When the replacements suck? Yes it is low rent.
Disney makes the money off people attending the place over and over again…and then going to the “holy of holies” with their points in Orlando…
The operating expenses for DHHIR are paid by DHHIR owners regardless of whether those owners use their points to stay at DHHIR, Aulani, Old Key West, a Disney cruise, an RCI exchange, or if the points just expire.
You're not the only one who has said that. To the point where I wonder if there was more to this story.
I never felt that he was inappropriate, if that's what you're implying. I just don't enjoy small talk with strangers and I got trapped in a too-long conversation with him a few times.
The profits are the out of pocket expenditures…it has nothing to do with the points or dues. I had it under decent authority long ago.
Gotcha. Personally I never met the guy so I cannot give my feelings. But yes, not all had positive experiences with him which makes me wonder. Not all DVC heavy groups are as outraged and I kind of get why.
It doesn't seem like there were any "bad" encounters, but rather some people don't necessarily care for the In Your Face friendly, talkative entertainers. He kinda reminds me of Maynard out west at DLR. He is also a beloved CM by most who are fortunate enough to see him. Though there are a few who would be put off by his character and find him annoying. When dealing with the public, you have to learn to tell how far the stick is implanted up some people's you-know-where. You can usually tell by their face that they want no part of it, and to keep things low key and move on quickly. Others are harder to read.
Nope. I don’t expect anything to happen. People were really mad when Off Kilter was let go and they never reversed their decision.
Right but they've had TradNation and Alberta Bound on the stage since then. A permanent cut would be a much different decision than a change in the particular performer to someone or something new.
I don't think the people would agree with you that I'm talking about. While they are not my stories to share, don't diminish their stories of inappropriate interactions with ones that are not the same.
I was more speaking in hyperbole, but as you said most lower level managers (in a company as large as Disney) like the GM of Hilton Head, I can’t imagine that this is something they’d want to cut. And like yes I’m sure that there are mandates to cut costs, but I can’t imagine this this costs so so much and I’m sure little cuts here and there could cover the cost + the cost of guest satisfaction. Just my opinion
I’ve heard they have Pluto greeting there now, not sure if that’s the replacement or if that’s always been there as well as shadow. I’m really upset shadow is gone, she added so much to the resort, but I don’t think they’re going to change their minds
Except for TheZach. That’s the face they have to have.
I'm not privileged to the timeshare accounting, but I don't think Disney is even saving any money here. I think the HHI DVC owners bear the cost of entertainment at the resort. That tells me it's something other than money, possibly as @helenabear alluded to.
Pluto has been a common visitor to the resort for many years
