Really Bothered at Star Tours

[ChesterKiwi]

Good god I started something evil.

 

[Ariel Savage]

Star Tours cracks me up because either the cast members are super stoked to be working on this particular ride and are really into star wars or they seem to have no clue what star wars is and are unwilling to be part of the "show" or the ride. I once had this very old man as a cast member who didn't acknowledge the audience at all when he entered the space craft, grunted through the procedures of making sure we were all buckled in and left without uttering a single word. It was really off putting but funny at the same time. It's like, c'mon dude, this can't be the worst job ever.

 

[EOD K9]

Call me old fashioned,

Ok, you're old fashioned.

 

[EOD K9]

I remember 8 weeks of butt busting work, PT, long early morning runs, PT, weapons drills, PT, weapons training, PT, dorm cleaning, PT, etc

Dorm? I shared a squad bay with 50 others. Now my academy, that was cake. I had my own room and housekeeping service in GA.

 

[Matt_Black]

Star Tours cracks me up because either the cast members are super stoked to be working on this particular ride and are really into star wars or they seem to have no clue what star wars is and are unwilling to be part of the "show" or the ride. I once had this very old man as a cast member who didn't acknowledge the audience at all when he entered the space craft, grunted through the procedures of making sure we were all buckled in and left without uttering a single word. It was really off putting but funny at the same time. It's like, c'mon dude, this can't be the worst job ever.

Wilford Brimley's role in "Ewoks: The Battle For Endor" does establish precedent for cranky old people in the Star Wars Universe.

 

[page mr. morrow]

What the??? This is a serious post?!?! I definitely thought it was a troll post at first.....that's what bothers you? I feel sorry for you...lighten up its all in good fun! Wow

 

[G00fyDad]

Dorm? I shared a squad bay with 50 others. Now my academy, that was cake. I had my own room and housekeeping service in GA.

That was what ours was. We just called it a dorm. I happened to be the "Dorm Chief" for my flight and because of that I had my own room, but it was right off the main dorm room where the others lived.

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And you're right about the academy. Two people to a room, carpet, mini fridge, microwave, TV, etc.

 

[Incomudro]

My mistake, I was not aware that of all the thousands of men that died on that beach, none were gay and did not consist of any white protestant men folk. It was, still not an ideal way to experience life.

I know that this is going to be twisted to mean something other then I'm trying to say, but, maybe that is why everyone, in this country at least, is that way. They have never experienced anything serious enough to give them the perspective necessary to not be offended by every little thing that is said. Those that did experienced things that let one know what is important and what isn't. Those that have never seen just how evil and cruel the world can be cannot deal with the simplest of things without letting their emotions control their reactions instead of using common sense and balance. They have no basis of comparison so everything seems to be damaging to their own self esteem. No inner strength and no ability to see what is worthy of reaction and what should be nothing more then water off a ducks back.

Excellent post.
In effect, we have it too good.
Don't know real hardships, not even close.
Worse than that, the past couple of decades have granted instant gratification - no waiting, coupled with a culture that insists that no one should be offended (an impossibility) and the belief that everyone is required to not only experience everything, but have the best possible experience every step of the way.
And one more thing: Everyone is a critic now.
Seemingly everyone believes they are reviewing experiences, from concerts, to movies, to restaurants, rather than simply experiencing them and enjoying them.
If you watch South Park, they did a great episode involving Yelp.

 

[rufio]

That was what ours was. We just called it a dorm. I happened to be the "Dorm Chief" for my flight and because of that I had my own room, but it was right off the main dorm room where the others lived.

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And you're right about the academy. Two people to a room, carpet, mini fridge, microwave, TV, etc.

This is Lackland. I'm guessing the other guy isn't Air Force. I found out the hard way that the other services don't call them "dorms," but I'm not complaining about my "cushy" basic training!

 

[rufio]

Then, it got more obnoxious, he said, "you better be having a good time, you're at Disney, especially you kids (pointing to kids) because you were taken out of school today". I find that offensive, because I don't take my kids out of school for vacation. My kids were on spring break. If people do take their kids out of school, that's fine too, it's their decision, but to just presume you know what you are talking about is rude.

Parents are offended by this?? Good grief.

 

[Heffalump333]

This person really needs to chill out. (If this is a serious post.) I mean if you go to Disney and you really want to complain about everything. Why are you even going in the first place?

 

[Matt_Black]

This person really needs to chill out. (If this is a serious post.) I mean if you go to Disney and you really want to complain about everything. Why are you even going in the first place?

It's like that bit from the Muppets WDW special with Statler and Waldorf.

"This is very nice."
"Wonderful weather."
"Everyone's smiling."
"There's nothing to complain about."
"... I HATE it!"
"Me too!"

 

[EOD K9]

This is Lackland. I'm guessing the other guy isn't Air Force. I found out the hard way that the other services don't call them "dorms," but I'm not complaining about my "cushy" basic training!

I was in Ft. Knox, the academy I was referring to was the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco Georgia.

 

[rufio]

I was in Ft. Knox, the academy I was referring to was the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco Georgia.

Then definitely not Air Force

 

[EOD K9]

Then definitely not Air Force

Nope.

 

[Hockey89]

Last week, while visiting Hollywood Studios, we rode Star Tours. I've always loved the ride, in it's originally state, and it's current state. I especially love the Jakku scene. What bothered me was the guy who was working in our vehicle. First, everyone sits down, and he does the, "how's everyone doing!" thing, which was fine, BUT then he proceeded to do the, "that wasn't very good, let's try that again!" thing. That's annoying, I really keep hoping society is going to stop doing that. It's very Carnival cruise line-ish. I remember watching a show on carnival that was 45 minutes long, and it feels like 15 minutes was spent trying to get the crowd to answer that question the satisfaction of the performer.

Then, it got more obnoxious, he said, "you better be having a good time, you're at Disney, especially you kids (pointing to kids) because you were taken out of school today". I find that offensive, because I don't take my kids out of school for vacation. My kids were on spring break. If people do take their kids out of school, that's fine too, it's their decision, but to just presume you know what you are talking about is rude.

He then told more obnoxious jokes that I really can't remember, but it just seemed very un-Disney like. I mean, when you are on a disney attraction, you are never actually supposed to be on a disney attraction. You're supposed to be on a commercial space flight, or on a train to the base camp of mt Everest, or on an African safari. The whole thing just seemed very wrong and very much not appropriate for a Disney attraction.

Do you need a safe space...

 

[G00fyDad]

This is Lackland. I'm guessing the other guy isn't Air Force. I found out the hard way that the other services don't call them "dorms," but I'm not complaining about my "cushy" basic training!

I wish mine was cushy. LOL I went through the location they called "Hell's Corner". I graduated basic in December of 91 and our DI was always telling us that it would be a "cold day in Hell" before we graduate. Graduation day.... it was very lightly flurrying. I almost couldn't contain my laughing while we stood on the parade grounds. I did catch the DI's eyes when the small flakes started coming down. To this day I swear he smiled a little.

 

[rufio]

I wish mine was cushy. LOL I went through the location they called "Hell's Corner". I graduated basic in December of 91 and our DI was always telling us that it would be a "cold day in Hell" before we graduate. Graduation day.... it was very lightly flurrying. I almost couldn't contain my laughing while we stood on the parade grounds. I did catch the DI's eyes when the small flakes started coming down. To this day I swear he smiled a little.

Haha! I graduated in August 2007 and they were called TIs, not DIs. I say cushy, but only in comparison to other services. Even you have to admit that! Our TI was terrible to us... until we graduated. Then he was awesome. XD

 

[G00fyDad]

I was in Ft. Knox, the academy I was referring to was the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco Georgia.

THAT would have been difficult. Kudos to you for doing it. I recently left the CJ field and took a position as a Drug and Alcohol Therapist working with inmates in jails and prisons. I didn't really see myself as making any headway on the CJ side of it so I thought I would try something different. (Watch 60 Days In. That is the local jail I work with.) Keep up the job and stay safe.

 

[G00fyDad]

Haha! I graduated in August 2007 and they were called TIs, not DIs. I say cushy, but only in comparison to other services. Even you have to admit that! Our TI was terrible to us... until we graduated. Then he was awesome. XD

Absolutely!