RustySpork
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Disney has harmed families for generations by eliminating Pooh's Playful Spot and the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure.
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Disney has harmed families for generations by eliminating Pooh's Playful Spot and the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure.
eliza61nyc
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lol, ding dang it Rusty, stop it, I just choke on coffee from laughing.Disney has harmed families for generations by eliminating Pooh's Playful Spot and the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure.
networkpro
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Disney has harmed families for generations by eliminating Pooh's Playful Spot and the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure.
Kids playing with Pooh isn't a good mental image.
We went because my kid wanted to go over their fall break from college. First TWDC trip in several years. When we used to go every year. Granted, a drop in their proverbial bucket, but there you have it.Sorry if you think I was being theatrical in my response. I was just telling you how it is coming across. I'm sure there where people half sloshed when I was there, but if they were they were not overly obvious about it and I do not ever pay attention to what others are doing when I am in the parks unless they directly affect me. If indeed the behavior is so bad that people are directed toward it, why do you folks that are complaining about it still continue to go there? So I apologize for just stating what I am reading. Exaggerated yes, but, that was the point of my saying it. The exaggeration runs on both sides of this discussion. Oh, and congrats on the most vague reference ever put on the boards. Eartha Kitt? Really?
And this is a discussion forum, for good or bad. The whole “If you don’t like it, don’t go” line isn’t going to change that....
ninjaprincesst
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Well that is your opinion but everyone I know loves Casy's loves Ohana and I have eaten at universal and about the only good thing was the butter beer as far as actual food it was horrible. The majority of people I know (maybe all my friends and family are wrong) but we all like Disney food., of course other than Casey's I tend to avoid the typical hamburger, chicken strips stuff because there are so many other options. Locally we only have Six Flags and there is not enough money to force me to ever eat Six Flags food , maybe that just makes Disney food seem better? i just know we enjoy all the food , and I don't think I have ever had a bad table service meal at Disney.
RustySpork
Oscar Mayer Memer
I think you're embellishing quite a bit here, almost comically so. There are good and bad at both WDW and Universal. I've had wonderful meals at both places, and I've had meals so poor that they were comped in both places.
Djsfantasi
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I am retired and for the last 3-4 years, I spent between 5-14 days twice a year at WDW.
Without a family, I splurge on a couple of things each trip. I don’t purchase the following each trip, but will add one or two each time. I’ve done staying at a Deluxe resort, Park Hopper (plus Plus once), Photopass, many backstage tours... The trip as a regular visitor, is to plus each trip with at least one “extra”!
I’ve decided to stay at Value or Moderate resorts. In my experience, the Deluxe resorts haven’t been worth it.
I do purchase the Deluxe dining package. I might overpay here, but I like the flexibility it has. I can go to one fine restaurant daily and a moderate to deluxe restaurant as well. My major complaint is that portions are too large.
Everyone had their reasons for going to WDW. This reason will likely change from one trip to the next. And if you’re experienced or use a Magical Planner, you’ll get the most out of your money.
I visit WDW for inspiration. The theming, the planning, the details, the logistics, the food, the transportation, the painting (coloring) and flowers (coloring, too). The overall PTPE! (Premium Theme Park Experience) I use it as research for my retirement startup company.
Without a family, I splurge on a couple of things each trip. I don’t purchase the following each trip, but will add one or two each time. I’ve done staying at a Deluxe resort, Park Hopper (plus Plus once), Photopass, many backstage tours... The trip as a regular visitor, is to plus each trip with at least one “extra”!
I’ve decided to stay at Value or Moderate resorts. In my experience, the Deluxe resorts haven’t been worth it.
I do purchase the Deluxe dining package. I might overpay here, but I like the flexibility it has. I can go to one fine restaurant daily and a moderate to deluxe restaurant as well. My major complaint is that portions are too large.
Everyone had their reasons for going to WDW. This reason will likely change from one trip to the next. And if you’re experienced or use a Magical Planner, you’ll get the most out of your money.
I visit WDW for inspiration. The theming, the planning, the details, the logistics, the food, the transportation, the painting (coloring) and flowers (coloring, too). The overall PTPE! (Premium Theme Park Experience) I use it as research for my retirement startup company.
philcan
Member
I have always loved Disney since I took my family in 2000. We have gone now as adults. However, this last time will make any future trips if any much more limited. I get the people buying overpriced stuff. I saved up Chase points for 2 years cashed in Movie rewards points & even had some additional gift cards. I was excited about having a chunk of money to buy stuff. I saw the prices & said no. We came home with $$. I got a $8.00 Plastic 2019 Micky figure that was it.
General Hux
Member
My family of 8 used to go 1-2 times a year, often with annual passes. Over the years it has been sad seeing the prices go up, the money grab more in our face in the parks, and Disney doing a death by a thousand cuts, followed by what for me was the death blow. One of my first big moments was the changing of the redhead in the Pirates ride. That sort of opened my eyes to where they were going. But since then, they have just gone downhill, to now (in my opinion) having completely gutted my favorite film franchise Star Wars. That is beyond the final straw for me. We will be back, but from our 1-2 times per year putting $10K in Disney's pocket each time, we will be going every 4-6 years. Maybe. Unfortunately the magic is mostly gone for me now. Instead of feeling happy when I think about Disney, I just feel disappointed and embarrassed for them, and ashamed for Walt's sake.
I have a large family 6 kids 2 adults , most are Disney adults except the 7 and 4 year old. We do fly as we live in Boston area. I only fly super cheap if its more then $55 each way it does not happen. We dont bring luggage we use the small under seat bags and do laundry. We spend a week at a Disney resort last time was Old key West. I brought 9 instead of 8 an extra family memember trip cost with the DDP approx 10,000 for 7 nights 8 days. We ate like kings but my kids are like me they eat and eat. I have to budget out $110 per day no more per person. That $110 is Hotel Park and water park tickets and the food. We dont buy anything except Disney pins my kids go nuts over them. They love pin trading I was shocked by now much they love it lol. I bought a few 50 pin lots off amazon for like $20 a piece.
I also do a mini trip only Universal we have seasons passes and we rent a condo those trips are about 2k for the 4 days . We used to take trips to Busch Gardens Williamsburg great park!! So nice for kids very cheap for a family to go. We also do small day trips locally little day trips.
Jedi Stitch
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I noticed that too. The OP says they have been to the park before, but this trip was with the family. Trying to enjoy going with the family is still an expensive cost. Went as a couple, and we could do the trip pretty cheap, but with children the cost goes exorbitantly high. Now many people comment, "well, you have options and choices to make your stay cheaper, and you don't have to do everything" that is well and good in theory, but if you have children you want to make sure they have a magical time. I'm not saying she who shall not be named, need to have prince and princess get everything for free level here, but having to pay the extra charge over and over again to get that extra little bonus does make it harder to say lets go Disney this year. We did do the values, to make room in the budget to enjoy other add on and did an ounce of planning to make thing easier down the road. We have hit a point that this time of year you do not get full value of your ticket, because the parks will close earlier for the extra ticketed event, and if you don't pay for the extra event, then you just paid full price for a ticket that otherwise would have had a longer day to enjoy.
What ever happen to just show up, pay the ticket price and everything was included?
What ever happen to just show up, pay the ticket price and everything was included?
Happyrebster
Active Member
Speaking as a cast member myself, please don't feel sorry for us. Most cast members have chosen Disney as their employer for a reason. And we take great pride in the level of customer service we provide. In fact, it bothers me that more American businesses don't insist on the elevated level of service that we strive to provide. As to the guests that we serve: Yes, there are rude ones. But every day, there are also children who are dancing and squealing in delight. I've seen grown people openly weep with joy because they were finally able to enjoy the Disney trip of their dreams. Who **wouldn't** want to provide that person with the happiest & most thoughtful service possible? I love my job and most other cast members do as well.
We at at Prime Time last week for the first time in a few years. Applebee’s is better.
RustySpork
Oscar Mayer Memer
Boy reading this I'm struggling to believe that Applebees could be better than anything. That must have been a terrible experience.
Happyrebster
Active Member
Then go to Applebee's.
RustySpork
Oscar Mayer Memer
Holy smokes, what a stroke of genius! That's definitely a better solution to fixing the actual problem. SMH..
OneofThree
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Happyrebster
Active Member
Way to lower the bar.
(And as an employee?
If you read the reviews for some of the finest five-star restaurants in the US, you'll find many gripes and complaints. People saying it's overpriced, over rated and that the food isn't to their liking. Doesn't mean that every five-star restaurant is actually terrible; only that different people have different tastes and a very individual sense of value they derive from the experience.
Our family loves the food at Prime Time. As an employee (of Disney, not of Prime Time), I'm very proud of it. I'm not lowering the bar by any means. I just don't think that there is a problem to be fixed with this restaurant. Last time I checked, it was extremely popular and I can rarely get in these days. So many people seem to be delighted with the restaurant and what it has to offer.
But I get that different folks have different tastes. I only suggest that folks should eat at restaurants they enjoy. If Prime Time isn't for you, that's fine. We do our best, but we can't please everyone.
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RustySpork
Oscar Mayer Memer
Way to lower the bar.
(And as an employee?
Might actually be onto something, it's an easy way to save $150 while still having a terrible meal.