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Have A Magical Day Removed From WDW Vocabulary?
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CaptainShortty
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From a CM standpoint, nope, it hasn't been "taken out of the vocabulary". We're always told to use it when appropriate in interactions with guests. Sorry you didn't come across it. =/
Timekeeper
Well-Known Member
Guest service telephone operators have been consistently concluding our telephone calls with that phrase, 100% of the time. I suppose it's more of an automatic behavior when dealing with guests over the telephone rather than in person.
Also, when a guest is on the telephone, the guest-CM interaction is probably the only interaction with "Disney" that the guest will have during that day, week, or month. Conversely, in a park, a guest interacts with CMs multiple times throughout the day. If every CM ended every interaction with that phrase, I could see how it would become redundant, possibly annoying, and potentially lose its "specialness." If I ask a CM at the popcorn stand for the location of the nearest restroom, it would seem odd to me if the two sentence exchange ended in "have a magical day."
There are also times when the phrase wouldn't make sense; literally. For example, late in the evening. If I'm purchasing something from a gift shop while leaving EPCOT after Illuminations, "have a magical day" wouldn't make as much sense as "have a good night," "drive safe," etc.
Also, when a guest is on the telephone, the guest-CM interaction is probably the only interaction with "Disney" that the guest will have during that day, week, or month. Conversely, in a park, a guest interacts with CMs multiple times throughout the day. If every CM ended every interaction with that phrase, I could see how it would become redundant, possibly annoying, and potentially lose its "specialness." If I ask a CM at the popcorn stand for the location of the nearest restroom, it would seem odd to me if the two sentence exchange ended in "have a magical day."
There are also times when the phrase wouldn't make sense; literally. For example, late in the evening. If I'm purchasing something from a gift shop while leaving EPCOT after Illuminations, "have a magical day" wouldn't make as much sense as "have a good night," "drive safe," etc.
Polydweller
Well-Known Member
Got it numerous times last week and heard others getting it too. Sorry you didn't get it but it sure is there.
Martian Crab
New Member
I wouldn't mind if they retired that phrase. We're going soon..I'll see if they use it on us.
TiggersPooh
Active Member
I never use it...doesnt seem personal. I know some CM use it as a way to tell a guest off...just saying :ROFLOL:
CaptainShortty
Well-Known Member
I understand this statement completely. Very true in some circumstances. :ROFLOL:
The Empress Lilly
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I heard the phrase quite a bit last month.
I love it! Besides, I really did have a magical time, owing to no small degree to lovely CM's and princesses everywhere.
I love it! Besides, I really did have a magical time, owing to no small degree to lovely CM's and princesses everywhere.
graphite1326
Well-Known Member
No I haven't heard it because I haven't been able to go in almost 2 years. So quit your crying!
kiddin just kiddin
Not cryin', just one of the many ways we noticed that the level of customer service had dropped a couple of notches since last year. I'm not one to gripe much, but the meal portions also seemed smaller. Guess Disney is just catching up with the times: charge more, provide less. We still had a great time.
rct247
Well-Known Member
I don't use it either. It is overused, not personal, and seems very corporate as if I am forced to say it.
I'd rather be more personal like "have a wonderful afternoon" or "enjoy the rest of your anniversary" or "enjoy the fireworks this evening".
I'd only say "have a magical day" if I meant it sarcastically to people who yell at me. It's my way of sticking the overly cheerful magic touch to send them over the edge in rage.
Not all cast members share this opinion. I know many who sincerely mean "have a magical day", but hopefully that explains the other side of it.
I'd rather be more personal like "have a wonderful afternoon" or "enjoy the rest of your anniversary" or "enjoy the fireworks this evening".
I'd only say "have a magical day" if I meant it sarcastically to people who yell at me. It's my way of sticking the overly cheerful magic touch to send them over the edge in rage.
Not all cast members share this opinion. I know many who sincerely mean "have a magical day", but hopefully that explains the other side of it.
Theme Parkitect
Active Member
Here's some advice. We also went to Disney annually. We started being REALLY picky, so we skipped a year and went to Canada. Came back this summer, and were AMAZED! It's interesting what a year off will do to your perspective.
thelookingglass
Well-Known Member
I know I'm in the minority here, but honestly I'd rather not hear it. I'd rather have CMs speak to me in a genuine tone that shows they care (if they do) rather than have them spout a coined phrase with a fake plastic smile. I mean generally you can honestly tell the CMs who actually do care from the ones who are just saying that phrase because "I don't actually care and this takes no effort and might make them think I care."