Hey Ap'ers, how does it feel to know you are a contingency plan?

[Jrb1979]

Sure, Disney USED to treat their guests WAY better.
I think the point is, that's over. Today, you pay the price, or don't go, that's it.

I don't go. It probably helps that I never had the nostalgia that most of you do. It's pretty bad that you have to lower your expectations and enjoy it for what it is now.

 

[BobPar]

We used to be guests. Now, we are customers.

There is a distinct difference.

I thought we were “friends” now

 

[Disstevefan1]

We used to be guests. Now, we are customers.

There is a distinct difference.

We are labeled guests, but we all always knew we are just customers.
Just like the employees are labeled cast members, they know they are just employees.

 

[mightynine]

People need to get over the naive idea that any (big) company “cares” about you or should - even if they call you a guest instead of a customer.

Wait....

WHAT?

Seriously? I've never, ever, ever, EVER thought that before! You've blown my mind!

 

[TQQQ]

I don't go. It probably helps that I never had the nostalgia that most of you do. It's pretty bad that you have to lower your expectations and enjoy it for what it is now.

Me either......

 

[Nubs70]

Sure, Disney USED to treat their guests WAY better.
I think the point is, that's over. Today, you pay the price, or don't go, that's it.

And thus the new reputation is born

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Thats ridiculous.........It's all relative

They USED to treat their customers, i mean guests, WAY better

I said care, not treat.

 

[rreading]

The rooms at Royal Pacific are the same size as at the Disney lodges, significantly less expensive, and were recently renovated. I prefer the lobbies at Cabana and Sapphire, but in no way, shape, or form is the Pacific lobby equivalent to a Marriott. I have a suspicion you had determined your opinion of the resort before you set foot in it.

So it’s a little tricky about price: DVC feels inexpensive, but my impression of the RP was that it was a good deal due to getting the Express Pass. Even considered getting a Universal Annual Pass as part of the deal. Definitely didn’t go in intentionally biased

The bridge to the lobby has nice plants lining it, but the building behind the bridge isn’t so nice

Perhaps it felt different during Covid but you’re right- the lobby photos look better than my recollection.

It wasn’t clear how to get to the parks. We lost our way walking and didn’t see (nor hear) directions to any boat (perhaps they weren’t running)

Was a reasonably nice walk to the parks once we found the way.

Can’t explain it but the room felt small

It strikes me that little details (and perhaps familiarity) make a difference

 

[Casper Gutman]

So it’s a little tricky about price: DVC feels inexpensive, but my impression of the RP was that it was a good deal due to getting the Express Pass. Even considered getting a Universal Annual Pass as part of the deal. Definitely didn’t go in intentionally biased

The bridge to the lobby has nice plants lining it, but the building behind the bridge isn’t so nice

Perhaps it felt different during Covid but you’re right- the lobby photos look better than my recollection.

It wasn’t clear how to get to the parks. We lost our way walking and didn’t see (nor hear) directions to any boat (perhaps they weren’t running)

Was a reasonably nice walk to the parks once we found the way.

Can’t explain it but the room felt small

It strikes me that little details (and perhaps familiarity) make a difference

The boats are one of the best features of Uni. I love em. Unless there’s lightning in the area (or it’s the day after a major hurricane), they run. Sorry you missed them.