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Four Parks,One World,But is it still Magic?
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jlsHouston
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HahahaNeither do I... ¿did he just call me a cabaret star?
Wow, I've already been called fanboy and cat girl and I'm new here. Now I get what some previous poster was saying about this place.
don't worry I think he just gets a little snarkey some times it is just his sense of humor, actually now you have lotsa ideas for another avatar name on this website should you choose... I think because Hatter is our cheerleader of keeping the dreams alive there is always someone who wants reality check us on one of the happy threads ...
blueboxdoctor
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Is the magic still there? Yes.
However, that should not be a reason to simply ignore current issues. The intention is to bring attention and hopefully find a way for the higher ups at WDW to hear about these issues in some way or another and bring it back to how the parks should be.
Though, as a whole I think it is difficult for a few issues to ruin a trip, especially when there is still a lot of good to point out. But if all we were to do is talk about good things on here then it would be a boring place. Really, it is to be expected since the internet is 24/7, just like the news, and look at what that is, they say barely anything good, so we're a step above that.
However, that should not be a reason to simply ignore current issues. The intention is to bring attention and hopefully find a way for the higher ups at WDW to hear about these issues in some way or another and bring it back to how the parks should be.
Though, as a whole I think it is difficult for a few issues to ruin a trip, especially when there is still a lot of good to point out. But if all we were to do is talk about good things on here then it would be a boring place. Really, it is to be expected since the internet is 24/7, just like the news, and look at what that is, they say barely anything good, so we're a step above that.
Totally agree.....It's much more than a theme park,especially if you've got children..I still think IMOH that too many visits can turn into a " here we go again " It would be like going to see your favourite band three or four times a year,same songs,same theme,etc.Just my opinionoh NOOOOOO !! Don't tell me that !! I can't even IMAGINE waiting a year or two between trips
Seriously as long as the resorts are nice and the dining is fun and food good with variety, I am not that big of a theme park person although I do love that my daughters and grandkids are entertained with the parks, and I am too, but for me WDW parks is alot of walking in circles....I get lost with the maps still, which subsequently requires me to hit the Mandara Spa at least once. So lounging around watching everyone, dining, a little shopping, the fireworks, the disney characters and a few rides everyday I have a great time at the resort and to me it is a great vacation to be had by all, as many times a year as I can get there!
She was an old fashioned singer who sounded more like a cat purring when she sang,but mr Pumbas is using her name as slang,meaning S... What a cat does in a garden,then buries it.
Whit!!!Hahaha
Ive always wanted to be a cheerleader,but due to the size of my Pom poms,it was never too be.
Now that's what am talking about.Keep up the happy vibes,there's enough moaners & groan ears in this world already.I moved to Orlando specifically to be by Walt Disney World. It had always been a dream of mine, and I came from a very broken household and never got to experience the magic as a child. The second I walked into the Magic Kingdom for the first time (at 25), I openly wept, nay sobbed, at the sight of my castle. Fast forward to September of 2012 when I moved here, and I visit the park 2 or more times a week (especially if I don't have to teach that day
LuLaSue
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I am not sure I get the reference either. At least we all don't get it together!Well that is kind of neat I guess... maybe
Weather_Lady
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The thing that combats the "magic" the most is, in my mind, Disney's own skyrocketing pricing. The higher the price goes, the more guests' expectations of "magic" spiral out-of-control.
When my financially-strapped family of 4 could go back in the 80's for $60 a day or so in ticket prices, and peanuts for a space in Fort Wilderness Campground, we felt privileged just to be in Disney World. Although the cost was a sacrifice for us, we knew that objectively it wasn't that expensive a trip, and thus, our expectations were exceeded at every turn and every second was magical.
Now that I'm an adult myself and paying the equivalent of 3 monthly mortgage payments just to get to Disney World, stay in value accommodations and get into the Parks with a standard ticket and no "add-on experiences" (that's before allotting a penny for food), it's hard not to let my expectations become unreasonable. If Disney were priced a little more reasonably (or at least, if its price increases had tracked the cost of living over the years), I think they'd find that guest satisfaction would increase, and more guests would see "magic" everywhere instead of "kinda what I expected for the price," feeling like they were getting a million-dollar-experience at a bargain.
When my financially-strapped family of 4 could go back in the 80's for $60 a day or so in ticket prices, and peanuts for a space in Fort Wilderness Campground, we felt privileged just to be in Disney World. Although the cost was a sacrifice for us, we knew that objectively it wasn't that expensive a trip, and thus, our expectations were exceeded at every turn and every second was magical.
Now that I'm an adult myself and paying the equivalent of 3 monthly mortgage payments just to get to Disney World, stay in value accommodations and get into the Parks with a standard ticket and no "add-on experiences" (that's before allotting a penny for food), it's hard not to let my expectations become unreasonable. If Disney were priced a little more reasonably (or at least, if its price increases had tracked the cost of living over the years), I think they'd find that guest satisfaction would increase, and more guests would see "magic" everywhere instead of "kinda what I expected for the price," feeling like they were getting a million-dollar-experience at a bargain.
jlsHouston
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She was an old fashioned singer who sounded more like a cat purring when she sang,but mr Pumbas is using her name as slang,meaning S... What a cat does in a garden,then buries it.
eww...just plain nasty was being nasty I see
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Whits a theme park?
No its a holiday.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
eww...just plain nasty was being nasty I see
So nasty you had to get some one to explain it to you.
jlsHouston
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hahaha OMG I know its terrible I really thought I was just having a blonde moment but it was totally more than that, it went right over my head til Hatter spelled it out..
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Thats the thing about this site, it informs, expands knowledge, entertains and broadens your life experiences, as well as exposing you to new words and cultures. All in the best possible taste.
jlsHouston
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OMG you are one of a kind !
Liar,Liar,Pants on fire.
tracyandalex
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The magic is what you make it. We go to WDW to enjoy ourselves and we always do. We happily inhale the pixie dust and enjoy. Are there things that aren't perfect, yes, but we don't let that ruin our vacation. We go to WDW to relax and enjoy ourselves and that's what we do.
Oh how I wish everyone would take this point of view.Way to go !
tracyandalex
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Oh how I wish everyone would take this point of view.Way to go !
Well it has been easier for us because DD4 is a pixie dust junkie! We average 3 trips per year so she gets her fix. We love seeing her having the time of her life. Also, if I'm spending all that money I'm going to have fun! Plus we really just love the place, it's our happy place.