Nick Wilde
Well-Known Member
Like ryguy above me mentioned, I really don't think there's any problem whatsoever with people taking food into the parks. Sounds like the only reason for doing this is for more money. This is pretty ridiculous.
Artificially lowering the cost of a WDW vacation by allowing outside food enables this type of guest.Hundreds of South American Teenage girls chanting some silly song with no parents around with back packs strewn about in front of an attraction.
Horrible body odor from those who don't believe in deodorant. ( I know it's not Disney's fault but it still puts a stinker on your day)
I'm so sick of this myth. The last time I debunked it, there were next-day Fastpasses and dining reservations available in the middle of Presidents' Week, a very busy time. That includes Mine Train, Space, Splash, Thunder, and Peter Pan. My Disney Experience is an excellent tool for people who enjoy it and has just about zero impact on those that don't.Having to make reservations for fast passes, dining, etc 800 days in advance
Have you ever been to a baseball game, movie theater, Six Flags, or any moderate-to-upscale hotel? Disney food is quite good and relatively affordable. "More than you'd pay if you got it at Aldi and cooked it yourself" does not mean it's overpriced.Sub par food at insulting prices
Two new cruise ships, DCA, My Disney Experience, Seven Dwarfs, etc. Avatar, Toy Story, and Star Wars on the way.No new attractions worth a darn since Crush n Gusher. ( or at least Toy Story Mania)
Disney World dot com said:Q. Can I bring my own food into theme parks and Disney Resort hotels?
A. Guests are allowed to bring food items—such as snacks or foods that do not require heating—into Disney theme parks. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.
If it drives out classless savages like this, I'll start writing letters in supportI guess that puts a stop to this then http://blog.touringplans.com/2015/11/26/thanksgiving-magic-kingdom/
Usually bring in 4-6 bottles of water or a CamelBak for hydration, No way in hell I'm drinking from the water fountains at WDW, But at least for me it's a theoretical problem because I have no AP's and no plans to buy ticket media for the forseeable future. So the choices are now wait 20 minutes or so on-line for a 'free' water or pay 3 bucks or so for a bottle of Dasani. Way to go Disney I'm sure your wall st overlords will love this move.
Yet down the road a piece you can fill your water bottle for free with filtered chilled water at any Freestyle machine, Oh and no limits on 'outside' water.
Yup more of the 'Going Out of Bizness' vibe
The first line in the first post of this thread says this is "being considered".
I largely agree with this decision
Disneyland doesn't allow it
just for the record... Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN doesn't allow outside food or drink either
Well, as long as it's all about you and yours. But, I'm sure TWDC values your magical support....I hate to be the naysayer, but Disney is a business and can choose to run a business in any format it deems fit. From a business perspective, they have every right to protect it's assets, including food and beverage consumption by limiting what comes from the outside in.
Disney is in the business, to make money. While it is entertainment, and for the people, it is still a business. As a retail store manager nothing irks me more than when people come into my store, and ask for more discounts. I don't make the rules, I don't set the prices, and I certainly am not going to give you a lower price because it's out of your budget.
If you can't afford, or don't want to pay for the food, (whether it tastes good or bad) don't go to Disney, don't spend your money at the parks. You not going to the parks, and taking up reservations, will leave better fast passes, more food options, and a more enjoyable experience for my friends and family to not have crowds of people who can't budget, save money, or think they can circumvent the business trying to do business.
I hate to be the naysayer, but Disney is a business and can choose to run a business in any format it deems fit. From a business perspective, they have every right to protect it's assets, including food and beverage consumption by limiting what comes from the outside in.
Disney is in the business, to make money. While it is entertainment, and for the people, it is still a business. As a retail store manager nothing irks me more than when people come into my store, and ask for more discounts. I don't make the rules, I don't set the prices, and I certainly am not going to give you a lower price because it's out of your budget.
If you can't afford, or don't want to pay for the food, (whether it tastes good or bad) don't go to Disney, don't spend your money at the parks. You not going to the parks, and taking up reservations, will leave better fast passes, more food options, and a more enjoyable experience for my friends and family to not have crowds of people who can't budget, save money, or think they can circumvent the business trying to do business.
The same thing with the water fountains in the entire state of Florida.So, what's wrong with the water fountains at Walt Disney World?
Well, as long as it's all about you and yours. But, I'm sure TWDC values your magical support....
I agree with this sentiment. I think in this country people are so used to getting so much for free(like free water at restaurants and free soda refills, free bread service at restaurants, etc) things you do not get in other countries. That we have become a bit entitled. I work in a fast casual restaurant with sandwiches, salads, etc with an open kitchen so people will watch us mix up their salads and hand it to them. Well for some reason everyone thinks this means it is a salad bar where you can just pile on every single topping we have. We even get people ask for a small salad in a bigger bowl with extra lettuce!!??!! So basically they want a large salad at a small price. And get mad if you dare to charge them for what they get. It is getting out of control, this is how you go out of business. You cant keep giving stuff away for free. Like I said in my last post, I don't really care if people bring in a sandwich, but as a business I can see why Disney would want guests to buy their food there.
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