If this was indeed the only agenda of NextGen than I would be OK with it. However, Disney has given me nearly a decades worth of reasons to not trust them with the tech. As for the "everybody does it" mentality, when did the world become a place where because everybody is doing it, automatically make it right. It really saddens me that we live in an age where we don't believe institutions should have any sense of morality or be held accountable for unethical behavior and can feel free to exploit people at will.
of any coupons or crazy deals that are "just for me!"
There would be if they got rid of all the ridiculous layers of bureaucracy and competing agendas that leave the company in a constant state of inconsistency.
But you made this statement:
You do not own "deeded property". The "deeds" are issued because most people associate the word "deed" with property. They think that because they have a deed they must own property. Disney wants to provide you with the illusion that you own property in the traditional sense of fee simple title.
Indeed! They're installing it!
Thats a shame. It's really quite convenient.
I'm sorry to hear you had an issue with the swiping. I never had this issue, but the tapping should be easier now.
You're right. It works fine. Idk about this reservation nonsense, but wouldn't it be nice to have it on your KttW. No need for paper.
It worked great when I was there.
The problem is that people, like me, don't see any breach of morality in this, nor any need for anyone to be held accountable. It isn't even a matter of "others do it". It is a matter of common business practice since businesses opened including Disney. Different ways of doing it, but still the same end purpose. Business has always tracked what the public and/or their customers did, what they liked, what they were more inclined to buy etc., always...then they had to use a clipboard and paper and pencil...now electronically. And since the entire business we are referring too, including one just being in it, is completely voluntary to a supposed thinking, reasoning and intelligent human being, then I also cannot see how the can exploit anyone that doesn't wish to be exploited. Hold my Grandchildren for ransom until I book a suite at the Grand Floridian and I will become Rambo, until then I like to think that I decide what I am going to do with my money. Even if I get suckered in to buying something that I hadn't intended, I still did it voluntarily, no bamboo under the fingernails or anything.
The problem is there has to be a balance between business and ethics, The truth is great artists don't try to meet the expectations of people and what they like , They go above and beyond that. They aim to exceed the expectations of the public not customize it to be "good enough" and if you make an honest artistic statement it usually always finds an audience, Films like Pinnochio and Fantasia were initially disappointing financially but as time went on they became classics. Disneyland was supposed to close within a month according to the "Experts".
It's $50 a year ($2,000/40) but he's staying 2 nights so that adds $25 a night so $110 a night total.
