Disneyland was running into the ground in all the wrong ways until about 2003. By 2005 it had hit its "renaissance" in quality.
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People Seem Jaded About Disney World in General
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Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
The current Mrs Sak would agree with that. She believes that DL feels like a local amusement park, but the large number of tourists at WDW give it a more cosmopolitan feel.
Enchantâmes
Active Member
As I have said probably over 100 times now on this site, I quit paying to go to WDW I go to DLR now. Unless things seriously change down south I am not going back.
And WDW hasn't been a "Destination" for about 12 years get over it.
And WDW hasn't been a "Destination" for about 12 years get over it.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
That is purely opinion. You need to get over it.
Enchantâmes
Active Member
No I'm pretty sure its a fact, Walt Disney World is pretty much a tourist trap at this point.
real mad hatter
Well-Known Member
There you go.Never knew that.When I said we'll never forget that trip for all the wrong reasons,it wasn't a swipe at Disneyland.We were there for our anniversary which just happens to be September 11th.
CountryBearFan
Active Member
So are you!
Yeah.... It's known as the Pressler Harriss era. Basically they ran the resort into the ground for profit. Things were literally falling apart. Mid to late 90s to early 2000s. Some would say WDW is heading the same direction in certain areas. IMHO I don't think it's nearly as bad yet but it could start to become a possibility if they aren't careful. Should you feel like it I googled this bit of light reading:
http://micechat.com/forums/disneyland-resort/57045-what-did-paul-pressler-do-disneyland.html
HMF
Well-Known Member
Ever heard of sarcasm?
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Expounding opinion as fact is pure delusion.
You know what they say...one man's trash...
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Is an excellent source of information for ID fraud?
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
I can always count on you to totally destroy my point!
jonesenon4
Active Member
I don't have a problem with people complaining it's human nature so i ignore most of it. My problem is with what i assume are locals who go to the parks several times a month. It was get rid of the wand first,now its get rid of the hat at the studios or the yeti effect is not working. A lot of first timers come here to git ideas for their trip and to get excited.But after reading some of the Debbie Downer posts it could put a damper on their excitement. They are not going to know the yeti is supposed to move, so if it does or not it's not going to affect them.If i were a first timer and i believed some of these posts, they make disney sound no better than a county fair. In short some things need to be discussed and somethings need to be left alone. But for most of us disney is not perfect but we love it and will continue to go.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
I'm not a doom and gloomer at all, but I can't agree with this either. There are numerous places online both under direct Disney control and unofficial fan sites that are mostly pure positive sentiments. One of the best things about this place is people are free to express their opinions (positive and negative) without being banned or shut down. I enjoy hearing opinions on both sides even when I don't agree with them. I would not be happy if this place turned into one of the other Disney online sites where nobody ever gets critical.
Animaniac93-98
Well-Known Member
So caving in to public ignorance is the best option? If people are paying top dollar to visit a destination, they deserve to know what they are (or are not) getting.
If the facts about WDW bother them, they are free to choose if they want to go somewhere else. It's not like WDW is the only theme park resort (Disney or otherwise) in the world.
StageFrenzy
Well-Known Member
Yeah, Steve and Mom moderate very well. I appreciate the light hand when it comes to some of the stuff.
twinnstar
Active Member
I feel like Disney is a part of my family, haha. When some "outsider" something negative about it, i turn into Disney Fanboy #1, defending to my death! Dont you insult my family, you jerk!
But then when someone within the "family" criticizes Disney - I know whats deep down in their heart, so we are able to have a real chat and say some nasty things if they need to be said. Cause at the end of the day, we all love Disney, otherwise we wouldnt be here!
But then when someone within the "family" criticizes Disney - I know whats deep down in their heart, so we are able to have a real chat and say some nasty things if they need to be said. Cause at the end of the day, we all love Disney, otherwise we wouldnt be here!
awoogala
Well-Known Member
true, but here in nj, I live 30 minutes from six flags, and go once a year on the free reading program, and hate every second of it. The food, although cheap, is inedible fast food. The rides are great, if you love roller coasters, which we are ok with, but a whole day of it is a bit much. The. Clientele is raunchy and ill-mannered, and half naked at points. The smoking alone, everywhere, kills us with the allergens. My kids can only handle a few hours, then the pounding loud dance music (speakers everywhere) makes me want to stab someone. It is sensory overload. Ask Me again when my kids are teens and may love coasters all day, and things may be different..but I avoid it if given the chance, and happily pay more for the ambiance of disney. ;-)
IAmFloridaBorn
Well-Known Member
You know, I've never been to a six flags theme park. I can honestly say I have no interest in going. Watching youtube videos, and hearing testimonies from friends and family, It's not a place I want to visit. Living in Orlando and growing up with WDW and Universal Resort, and Sea World, has set in my mind a higher quality and expectations for a theme park. If I wanted to go to a thrill park I don't think I'd enjoy it as much. As you said, can't do just roller coasters all day! I LOVE ROLLER COASTERS, but there is (and should be ) so much more to theme parks than roller coasters and mediocre theming. I enjoy the fact Disney and Universal does this.