Do we lose track of the fact that WDW is really (in essence) for kids?

Disneyhead'71

Disneyhead'71

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daisyduckie said:
Am I the only one who rides a ride and simply enjoys it? I don't spend time thinking "Well, they cut the story line short, they should have continued on and soonandsoonandsoon. That doesn't sound like any fun to me.
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Are you a tourist on vacation while in the parks? Or have you ever worked in the themed entertainment industry?
 
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Saxtongoof

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The problem is that the grown ups have forgotten how to let their inner child to come out. There was a plaque that was down at the first Flower and Garden festival that every one above the age of 18 should remind themselves of. It said "The older we get the more important it is not to act your age." Since I saw that sign, I have try to live my life that way. Right now I'm 6.9 years old. In December I'll turn 7.0 years old. I think the world would be better off if every adult would think that way.
 
216bruce

216bruce

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copcarguyp71 said:
I guess my intent at the outset of this was to point out (at least in my opinion) that WDW was designed around the young at heart...be it children or adults and possibly the fact that maybe we take ourselves too seriously (pretty evident by the direction the thread has taken) is what takes away from the magic.

There is no doubt that changes have been made at Disney over the years and there has been a shift in their "mission" but I honestly wonder how much of our perceptions can be attributed to our own individual jaded outlooks.

Imagine if you will that WDW opened today for the first time ever in it's current state and it was the first time seeing all of it with fresh eyes....how much wonderment would you have? A little? A lot? Would you care all that much about a light bulb or two? As a child (or big kid) would it matter if you saw Disco Yeti?

I admitted in my opening statement that I myself have fallen into the cynicism of middle age and I am not unwilling to own some of my curmudgeonly attitude currently towards the parks but the intent of the thread was really to ask if we have (or are) losing touch with our inner child and not appreciating the parks on the level of pure fun and wonderment.
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You really "get to the core of the apple" on this. The snarky replies and comments reinforce your point too.
It's always "the other guy" that's to blame. WDW is still a wonderful place, we just look for fault and blame because that's what we do. By "we" I mean our society as a whole. Could rides be better? Sure. They could have been better 'back in the day' too, but we accepted things without as much griping then. I share your view and wish you luck here. Get ready for tons o'snark.
 
copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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216bruce said:
You really "get to the core of the apple" on this. The snarky replies and comments reinforce your point too.
It's always "the other guy" that's to blame. WDW is still a wonderful place, we just look for fault and blame because that's what we do. By "we" I mean our society as a whole. Could rides be better? Sure. They could have been better 'back in the day' too, but we accepted things without as much griping then. I share your view and wish you luck here. Get ready for tons o'snark.
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Hahaha...after seven years on the forums and several thousand posts if I was afraid of "snark" I would have never started this thread...;). Sometimes you need to stir the pot to make a good stew.
 
Andrew C

Andrew C

You know what's funny?
Disneyhead'71 said:
Are you a tourist on vacation while in the parks? Or have you ever worked in the themed entertainment industry?
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Hopefully a tourist on vacation.

I think it would be a nightmare to ride all attractions and critique because I work in the industry. I would definitely try to put that part of me aside.

For example I have worked in the hotel industry my entire life. I have to stop myself from critiquing hotel rooms every time I stay in one. Otherwise I would not enjoy the experience of being away on vacation and just being thankful I am able to have a clean hotel room. It would be very easy for me to put on my industry cap and find a bunch of things that would make me upset or angry. Luckily I can take that cap off when I'm on personal travel.
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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Andrew C said:
Hopefully a tourist on vacation.

I think it would be a nightmare to ride all attractions and critique because I work in the industry. I would definitely try to put that part of me aside.

For example I have worked in the hotel industry my entire life. I have to stop myself from critiquing hotel rooms every time I stay in one. Otherwise I would not enjoy the experience of being away on vacation and just being thankful I am able to have a clean hotel room. It would be very easy for me to put on my industry cap and find a bunch of things that would make me upset or angry. Luckily I can take that cap off when I'm on personal travel.
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Critique is not equivalent to anger.
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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Andrew C said:
I actually specifically said I don't do that.
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You said you must intentionally ignore issues otherwise you will get angry. That is not a universal truth. It's not happy and ignorant or angry and aware. It is entirely possible to be critical and enjoy the experience. Requiring thoughtlessness is a sign of a poor experience, not the hallmark of a good one.
 
Andrew C

Andrew C

You know what's funny?
lazyboy97o said:
You said you must intentionally ignore issues otherwise you will get angry. That is not a universal truth. It's not happy and ignorant or angry and aware. It is entirely possible to be critical and enjoy the experience. Requiring thoughtlessness is a sign of a poor experience, not the hallmark of a good one.
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Again. Not what I said at all. And there is no reason for me to try to explain to you what I said as you will never cede the point anyways. That's your hallmark.
 
unkadug

unkadug

Follower of "Saget"The Cult
lazyboy97o said:
You said you must intentionally ignore issues otherwise you will get angry. That is not a universal truth. It's not happy and ignorant or angry and aware. It is entirely possible to be critical and enjoy the experience. Requiring thoughtlessness is a sign of a poor experience, not the hallmark of a good one.
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lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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Andrew C said:
Again. Not what I said at all. And there is no reason for me to try to explain to you what I said as you will never cede the point anyways. That's your hallmark.
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It is what you said. It's right there in your own words, going so far as to describe having such knowledge as a "nightmare."
 
Disneyhead'71

Disneyhead'71

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216bruce said:
I really think that Veruca Salt (of Willy Wonka fame) had many siblings and they are frequenting these boards.
"I want my Walt Disney World and I want it now!".
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What I see is a lot of faithful fans intentionally ignoring obvious problems so that nothing rains on the multi thousand $$$$ vacation.
 

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