HatboxGhost
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Most people I work with cant afford to go so I rarely get asked. 
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Do you find people take your advice on Disney, or ask you but tend to ignore it?
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SyracuseDisneyFan
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Nobody's asked me for advice on Disney World. I highly doubt they'd listen to me.
slappy magoo
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All of the above. I've had people ask for advice, take it, and be happy they did. I've had people ask for advice, ignore it, and then wish they had listened to me. I've had people ask for advice, ignore it, then tell me they had a good time anyway...usually because they decided to spend more time poolside. Last person I gave advice to, she ignore most of it and then asked me when she got back "You know what my 3 year old enjoyed the most?" "Before she answered, I said "probably the pool." She said "Exactly! Had I known that I wouldn't have bothered with park tickets!" She then told me how long she waited for certain rides, and that she didn't take advantage of fastpass+. I then kind of chided her - "if you had booked fastpasses, you would have spent less time on lines, and still had buckets of time for the pool." 
But there's now one co worker who runs most of his agenda by me, asks for tips to save time or money, I'm happy to help as best I can.
But there's now one co worker who runs most of his agenda by me, asks for tips to save time or money, I'm happy to help as best I can.
PrincessNelly_NJ
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Be thankful! I wish people didn't ask me so often for adviceMost people I work with cant afford to go so I rarely get asked.
SAV
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I do get asked and I preface things by saying "I will talk your ear off, so you need to tell me to shut up". And during the info, I ask them again if they want me to stop.
I have had both sides of this. Our neighbors have a son the same age as mine, so I knew what to tell them to do and not to do. They didn't do anything I had told them to do and they did things I warned them against doing and they had an awful vacation...go figure. I know them, and their kid, very well, so I tailored my replies to what they would need to have a good vacation. The highlight of their vacation was purchasing new iPhones instead of going to a park. I mean it's not anywhere that you can go and buy a new iPhone...<Beats head on the desk>.
On the flip side, my daughters friend's family was heading down last year. So we talked a bit about it at their softball games and then we were invited over for Pizza and a brain dump session. The mom was listening intently and writing down stuff. I told her about this site and others to go to for information as well. She got the Unofficial guide from the library as well. They had the best time ever and are now Disney Nuts as well. My highest compliment came when she said they were walking around and were a bit confused. She said she took out her notes, followed my advice and it was what they needed to get back on track. They are looking to go back soon and already asked me how things were different now with FP+.
I have had both sides of this. Our neighbors have a son the same age as mine, so I knew what to tell them to do and not to do. They didn't do anything I had told them to do and they did things I warned them against doing and they had an awful vacation...go figure. I know them, and their kid, very well, so I tailored my replies to what they would need to have a good vacation. The highlight of their vacation was purchasing new iPhones instead of going to a park. I mean it's not anywhere that you can go and buy a new iPhone...<Beats head on the desk>.
On the flip side, my daughters friend's family was heading down last year. So we talked a bit about it at their softball games and then we were invited over for Pizza and a brain dump session. The mom was listening intently and writing down stuff. I told her about this site and others to go to for information as well. She got the Unofficial guide from the library as well. They had the best time ever and are now Disney Nuts as well. My highest compliment came when she said they were walking around and were a bit confused. She said she took out her notes, followed my advice and it was what they needed to get back on track. They are looking to go back soon and already asked me how things were different now with FP+.
I have seen the entire gambit all the way from do everything exactly as instructed to ignore everything.
If I had to put my finger on it, I would say that people asking advice tend to come in 2 flavors. Those truly wanting to learn more and those that want someone to confirm what they think they already know.
People from the first group tend to listen more then they talk. When they do speak, it is typically to dig deeper into a particular subject. They take the advice and tend to have a good experience and thank me afterwords.
People from the second group tend to interrupt you at every turn and push against any information that is contrary to what they supposedly know. They ignore nearly everything and tend to pay the price. About the only time I hear back from those is when they win the lottery and luck into something like a walk up dinner at Le Cellier and then it is just to gloat.
I tend to cut discussions short when I run into a person from the second group. You are never going to convince them that the Spiderman attraction is not at Epcot or that they can just stroll into MK at 8:30 for fireworks on the 4th of July, so I just save the brain cells and just pull the eject lever.
If I had to put my finger on it, I would say that people asking advice tend to come in 2 flavors. Those truly wanting to learn more and those that want someone to confirm what they think they already know.
People from the first group tend to listen more then they talk. When they do speak, it is typically to dig deeper into a particular subject. They take the advice and tend to have a good experience and thank me afterwords.
People from the second group tend to interrupt you at every turn and push against any information that is contrary to what they supposedly know. They ignore nearly everything and tend to pay the price. About the only time I hear back from those is when they win the lottery and luck into something like a walk up dinner at Le Cellier and then it is just to gloat.
I tend to cut discussions short when I run into a person from the second group. You are never going to convince them that the Spiderman attraction is not at Epcot or that they can just stroll into MK at 8:30 for fireworks on the 4th of July, so I just save the brain cells and just pull the eject lever.
ninjaprincesst
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I
don't mind being asked, I just don't understand why people ask then don't listen.
Beholder
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I've found that most people really don't want to hear what they should do, but rather what's FUN to do. It's a vacations and nobody wants to listen to me ramble on about the do's and don'ts of WDW. So unless someone specifically asks about FP or EMH, I just tell them above all else, find time to take a breath. Rest. Give yourself and especially any small children, a break every so often. And if the little ones want to go back to the almighty pool, then take them. You'll all be happier for it.
lunchbox1175
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So far everyone has followed my advice and has thanked me for it. I have a few friends that have requested that I go with them on their next trip.
BiffyClyro
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Of some things. Tips and stuff. I think people on here tend to complain a lot and people ned to experience stuff for themselves...
Beholder
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I like that! Maybe when asked about WDW, I should just tell them "you know, it'd be a lot easier if I could just tag along and show you!"
lunchbox1175
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Lol....maybe there is a way I can get a free trip out of this.
copcarguyp71
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People tend to listen intently but then disregard all advice on pre-planning, stocking up in the room, special deals, getting around the parks, 180 day ADR's, ride/park logistics and then they come home and say how they had a so-so time to which I quietly facepalm in my head and realize that this sort of thing is going to effect attendance over the next 10 years.
jaklgreen
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I think first time WDW visitors do not understand how huge it is. The first thing I always do is tell them how huge it is. Most think it is like a six flags or similar. Once they grasp the enormity of it then they tend to listen a bit more carefully. It is information overload. My sister in law and her husbands family were going to WDW for the first time this year and never asked me a single question.
eeyoremum
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I too am that person at work. I have a standard email I send out giving this site and all ears, WDWToday podcast, My Disney Experience and a list of books. I stress that this is a vacation you need to plan ahead because you are not going to Canada's Wonderland. I generally provide a list of the things my family likes best just to give them an idea of what there is to do.
Some ask questions some don't. Some listen and some don't but if they don't like Disney and don't go back that is one less family in line in front of me.
Some ask questions some don't. Some listen and some don't but if they don't like Disney and don't go back that is one less family in line in front of me.
whitney37354
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As with any advise I give, I only do it if you ask & really want to know. My sister & her family went to WDW a year after my family did. We loved it, showed them all of our pictures, just gave advice that they asked for regarding meals, etc.
They said they had an okay time, but they'd rather go to our local theme park. More room for me!
They said they had an okay time, but they'd rather go to our local theme park. More room for me!
SagamoreBeach
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My stock response to any requests for advice on anything is...What? Do I look like Dr. Phil?
And when I do decide to give advice I preface it by saying... I can help you with this! I watched Oprah.
People usually learn but it does take time.
And when I do decide to give advice I preface it by saying... I can help you with this! I watched Oprah.
People usually learn but it does take time.
JillC LI
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Some ignore my advice and hate Disney no matter what, but others take a few tidbits of advice and thank me afterwards. Several years ago one colleague really wanted to take her family for the first time but didn't know where to begin. We sat down together several times, and I helped plan a trip for her based on her family's interests and travel style. I saved her family a lot of money, we made all ADRs at the 180 days mark, and she had a loose touring plan. She thanked me profusely afterwards and has returned several times since. That was heartwarming.
KCheatle
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A lot of people ask me, but then when I start to explain things to them, they quickly get overwhelmed. We usually don't get past the question of staying onsite vs. offsite. Many people are simply overwhelmed by that choice alone. I rarely get to the next stage of booking more than 180 days out so you can make ADRs. Many people don't understand or don't feel comfortable booking a trip that far out for some reason. I personally love it because it gives me the ability to budget and pay it off well before we leave.
Disney is kind of a beast to take on. I think that's why there is such a Love/Hate dynamic with it. People who get it and are willing to put the time into planning their vacation tend to be the ones who love it. The people I talk to who just wing it usually end up having a bad, or at best, average, time.
Disney is kind of a beast to take on. I think that's why there is such a Love/Hate dynamic with it. People who get it and are willing to put the time into planning their vacation tend to be the ones who love it. The people I talk to who just wing it usually end up having a bad, or at best, average, time.