DVC4bestvacations
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This is not a new issue on any ride. In 1994 we stayed at the WL 6mos after it opened. This trip was the first time I got the feeling that WDW management was trying to control costs. The bus service was very slow no mater where we wanted to go. Some of the aspects of the parks had lost there shine and customer service was just ok.
Fast forward to 2001. My wife and I stayed at the GF for a long weekend. Our room was ready at check in. The bellhop that helped us with our bags was very informative. He said one of the big problems Disney was up against was finding quality CM's. Back in the day WDW only hired "all American young people" that we're required to buy into Walt's ways. Back in the day if you remember CM's couldn't wear a watch, have any jewelry except a wedding band, no facial hair, and be physically fit. Times have changed, now they have to compete with the other Orlando theme parks when recruiting employees. Bottom line is not every new employee will buy into Walt's way of running the show. They sign on for a paycheck and do the minimum that is expected of them. No different than what happens in any other business in the USA.
It take 2mins to remove those cobwebs in the OP's picture with a dust mop on a pole. Before that will happen there has to be a manager or lead that gives a crap or a maintenance worker willing to take the initiative.
Before any of you CM's flame me let me say this. I know there are many of you that work at WDW because you want to be part of the magic. You go that extra mile everyday to enhance my and every other Guests experience. You take pride in your work. For that I thank you!
Fast forward to 2001. My wife and I stayed at the GF for a long weekend. Our room was ready at check in. The bellhop that helped us with our bags was very informative. He said one of the big problems Disney was up against was finding quality CM's. Back in the day WDW only hired "all American young people" that we're required to buy into Walt's ways. Back in the day if you remember CM's couldn't wear a watch, have any jewelry except a wedding band, no facial hair, and be physically fit. Times have changed, now they have to compete with the other Orlando theme parks when recruiting employees. Bottom line is not every new employee will buy into Walt's way of running the show. They sign on for a paycheck and do the minimum that is expected of them. No different than what happens in any other business in the USA.
It take 2mins to remove those cobwebs in the OP's picture with a dust mop on a pole. Before that will happen there has to be a manager or lead that gives a crap or a maintenance worker willing to take the initiative.
Before any of you CM's flame me let me say this. I know there are many of you that work at WDW because you want to be part of the magic. You go that extra mile everyday to enhance my and every other Guests experience. You take pride in your work. For that I thank you!
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