Jimmy Thick
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Other than to protect Disney's trademarks, why would they read this board?
Seriously?
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Other than to protect Disney's trademarks, why would they read this board?
Seriously?
EPCOT Explorer
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Read the above post! Free feedback in a place where people DON'T readily think that Disney is watching/monitoring them is often the best sort. People are truthful here.
Jimmy Thick
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I still don't see why a muli-billion dollar company would look at such a small segment of its fanbase, like this site, to gauge public response. Better business practice would be to ask people who are actually in the park, real paying customers.
The only reason Disney would monitor this site is to protect their trademarks.
RiversideBunny
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I would think a few managers might read from time to time just for personal interest. There probably is no organized, official purusing of this board.
EPCOT Explorer
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They look at a multitude of sites, not just ours.
They often do that, but if done there, it is on their terms...where, how shall I put it...Information can be "changed".
I honestly am not 100% sure, but I do think it is organized, if not slightly so. Also, I don't think it's managers, but most likely the people on the social media team.I would think a few managers might read from time to time just for personal interest. There probably is no organized, official purusing of this board.
If you talk to people in the parks, you are less likely to compile an honest assessment. Let's face it, people in the parks are more likely to have nothing but laudatory things to say as opposed to people on these boards.
And as for trademarks, the vast number of people on these boards aren't infringing on the Dinsey logo or associated copyrighted images. After all, this for the most part is a WDW/Disney fan site. The Disney Corporation isn't going to engage in countless numbers of suits against people on these boards because they are fans, and in the end it would be a waste of time and resources for them.
Disney has directly stated in a press conference that they do monitor boards like this one and have mad changes based on feed back received from them. Tho one example given was a change to the dining plan.
EPCOT Explorer
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:lol:
Where/when was this? I didn't even know they had just come out and admitted it..!
Figment632
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Well on case is the wand in Epcot. People on these boards went nuts about it, and even went as far as to write in and complain, same goes for the LOW. In the end the wand came down and next year there will be a replacement for LOW.
They don't use these boards to make or change major policy but I bet that a few changes and ideas have come from these boards.
It was several years ago. I have tried to vein to find the video of the conference online but I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears so I really don't need any more convincing. It would be nice to have a copy of the video for times like this though.
EPCOT Explorer
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Jimmy Thick
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The wand coming down had nothing to do with these boards and everything to do with Harry Potter going to Universal.
As for these boards causing change for the Dining Plan, just how did it benefit the public?
I just don't logically see how the opinion's on an internet forum dictates decisions made by a multi-billion dollar company.
:shrug:
EPCOT Explorer
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Well, there were our opinions and the fact that Seimens, the new sponsor was concerned with the image of the attraction they were taking over and paying for. That, is what ultimately led to the wand being sacked.
Previous to that, Disney had planned it to be up for 10 years, with removal being in 2009. Much like that BAH over in DHS, that ALSO has a lifespan of 10 years.
And logically see it? This is a open forum, they can read what they wish to. Why not?
Figment632
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I never said anything about the dinning plan? Believe what you want like Yoda said they have pubilcaly said they read the boards so you are wrong.
It doesn't dictate anything. But they do indeed impact Dinsey and the paths they take. Just look at the reaction on this board to the removal of the Lights of Winter this year, and WDW's response.....
Dads 2 Boys
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AMEN Brother!!!!!! :sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:
I have joined in this a little late....sorry.
I am fairly new here and until planning our most recent trip that we just returned from, I didn't know too much of the "insider" things.With that being said.......and I've said this before.......none of us truly knows what goes on inside the boardrooms of Disney. These are all opinions, assumptions and heresay judgements. Disney is not immune to the economy so perhaps some of these decisions are base on this.
In the 6-8 months I've been here, I've noticed an insane amount of complaining and criticism on everything from the large refurbs down to the unbelievably ridonculous complaint of the purple trim on the bathroom in Tommorowland. :brick:
I can promise you that like everything else with ebbs and flows, things will improve but it will never get to the point where everyone is satisfied. Some of you will still feel like Disney is still substandard and not doing what you think they should do.
Most of you probably know more than I, but Raven stated it beautifully about it's how you look at it. There are positives (especially someone with children with picky eating habits). :lol:
I have no problem with restaurants offering kids menus for picky eaters. That is not what I or many others is referring to. We are referring to the consolidation of Disney menus to the point where there is no real difference place to place. This is an unacceptable practice, and a result of the DDP. Going to WDW used to be a culinary treat, now the whole place is like a giant fridays.
imagineer boy
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The problem is, I'm seeing Disney fall behind as the innovator in the entertainment industry. I'm seeing far too many other vacation destinations outclass Disney when in comes to technology, cleanliness, innovation, and attention to detail.
Right now TDO is just riding on the success and reputation of stuff done in the past and doing as much penny pinching with it so they can make more profit from it. And they don't care about the Disney legacy or any of the Disney nostalgia.
Right now WDW is percieved in the public eye as a dated place from the 70s where annoying little kids ride Dumbo while listening to Hannah Montanah music.
Right now TDO is just riding on the success and reputation of stuff done in the past and doing as much penny pinching with it so they can make more profit from it. And they don't care about the Disney legacy or any of the Disney nostalgia.
Right now WDW is percieved in the public eye as a dated place from the 70s where annoying little kids ride Dumbo while listening to Hannah Montanah music.
T-1MILLION
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If I am running a business based on wearing my shirt and the shirt quality makes them happy (for whatever reason I have to use this using your analogy)
You have to provide what the customer/guest want..ya know. The customer is always right?
I suggest working on your analogies.
There is a lot of good still coming from The Walt Disney company, but at a certain point people get tired of being fed certain excuses or seeing a drop in quality. Mouse dad I believe said it best. It is not a negative thing to be concerned with how a company you like is going.