Visits to Your Opinion

[Cluno]

I suppose that it depends on the questions. There might be some topics where fresh eyes would offer valuable insight.

 

[popcenturylover]

There's no spot in the poll for "I have personally been multiple times, but believe anyone who has gone even once deserves to have their voice be heard." But that's my vote.

Yeah, we've been 4 times in 6 years. Don't want to go yearly because we like visiting other places & do other things. We Love our Disney trips but, want our kids to see more of the "real" World! Definitely, think any visitor deserves to express their opinion.

 

[Bedknobs and Broomsticks]

Everyone's voice matters.

This would be my vote as well.

 

[WondersOfLife]

I personally believe that the people who have visited once or twice would have some of the most honest responses without becoming biased to certain attractions, entertainment and restaurants they rely on seeing more that like 5 times a year because they know it's what they remember being the best.


I just feel like a first-timer's opinion would be a more reliable source than a Disney addict that knows every wrong or nostalgic detail in every ride. You won't have people saying The Enchanted Tiki Room was amazing because they aren't attached or know about the nostalgia of the show... So they'll simply review for what the attraction actually is (which, for first timers, is probably boring or stale... But not for the regular park and Disney addicts). This is also true for attractions that have replaced formerly popular attractions such as Mission: Space, Upgraded Test Track, heck.. Even Frozen Ever After and Stitch's Great Escape. They'll judge these rides simply based on their first-experience rather than something they grew up with or became really attached to in the past. They will judge everything in every park by what it is.. Not by what it replaced, what it became or what condition it was in 10 years ago.

 

[dontknow]

Yeah, we've been 4 times in 6 years. Don't want to go yearly because we like visiting other places & do other things. We Love our Disney trips but, want our kids to see more of the "real" World! Definitely, think any visitor deserves to express their opinion.

We too, do other things in order to experience so much more than a theme park (or a group of them).

Real world National Parks provide a deeper experience in my opinion, but that's just me.

This being said, we're heading back to WDW in a few weeks for our 2nd outing. I think it's a great place, but only a small slice of what's available to experience.

I personally believe that the people who have visited once or twice would have some of the most honest responses without becoming biased to certain attractions, entertainment and restaurants they rely on seeing more that like 5 times a year because they know it's what they remember being the best.


I just feel like a first-timer's opinion would be a more reliable source than a Disney addict that knows every wrong or nostalgic detail in every ride. You won't have people saying The Enchanted Tiki Room was amazing because they aren't attached or know about the nostalgia of the show... So they'll simply review for what the attraction actually is (which, for first timers, is probably boring or stale... But not for the regular park and Disney addicts). This is also true for attractions that have replaced formerly popular attractions such as Mission: Space, Upgraded Test Track, heck.. Even Frozen Ever After and Stitch's Great Escape. They'll judge these rides simply based on their first-experience rather than something they grew up with or became really attached to in the past. They will judge everything in every park by what it is.. Not by what it replaced, what it became or what condition it was in 10 years ago.

I agree - but many don't. I spoke to many after our first return home and when I mentioned anything that had an opportunity for improvement or simply stated I / we didn't really think highly of, I was told by Disney Fanboys and Fangirls that I was "just being negative". Hopefully after our soon to be next trip - no one will ask.

 

[bethymouse]

Anyone who visits annually, and is not a DVC member.

 

[Roakor]

Personally I think anyone who has visited should count. It doesn't matter if you go annually, once every other year, once every 5 years or just once period. If you go you will talk to others who may not have gone and what you tell them can/will influence their decision to go. Therefore your opinion matters I realize its not possible to consider everyone's opinion but I don't think anyone should just automatically be disregarded. If you have been then your opinion counts. End of discussion. Now with that said what is not taken into consideration with these surveys is the context from which the opinion is given. For example if the person is a die hard Disney fan they are likely to see things much differently than someone who was dragged/forced to go because it was a family thing. This to me would have a much bigger impact on the survey than how often you go.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

One trip is enough to take an opinion seriously. All it takes is one incident to ruin an experience and the same is true to make an experience. Honestly, I don't have many major complaints, but I do have a decent amount of smaller ones. They don't at all ruin my experience (I've gone around 13 times now) but if they could be improved then it would be awesome. But I also understand these are little things that have been discovered due to being there so many times (and some of them are changes I don't fully agree with, so it's not particularly something that is broken/ruined, but something that I may not be a fan of).

But back to the question, I think all opinions matter, after all, every family/group there is spending thousands of dollars, so everyone is there on an equal level.

 

[Tom P.]

Everyone's voice matters. But no one single person is necessarily going to get what they want. Listening to you and valuing your opinion doesn't mean always doing what you say.

 

[LilWalt]

Everyone has the right to express their opinion but if any one of thinks it should matter then you are crazy. All they care about is if the parks are being filled with people everyday.

 

[Goofyernmost]

One trip is enough to take an opinion seriously. All it takes is one incident to ruin an experience and the same is true to make an experience. Honestly, I don't have many major complaints, but I do have a decent amount of smaller ones. They don't at all ruin my experience (I've gone around 13 times now) but if they could be improved then it would be awesome. But I also understand these are little things that have been discovered due to being there so many times (and some of them are changes I don't fully agree with, so it's not particularly something that is broken/ruined, but something that I may not be a fan of).

But back to the question, I think all opinions matter, after all, every family/group there is spending thousands of dollars, so everyone is there on an equal level.

I really can't go with once. The reason is that any first timer is sometimes overwhelmed with the size and complexity of the place. It takes, at the very least, two or three before you start to really grasp the in's and out's of the place.

Unless a person just hates any theme park experience, I have never heard anyone say... "Well, it was OK, but, such and such wasn't what I thought it would be". It's all new and all shiny and all encompassing. It takes awhile to really know what is needed. That's my opinion anyway.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

I really can't go with once. The reason is that any first timer is sometimes overwhelmed with the size and complexity of the place. It takes, at the very least, two or three before you start to really grasp the in's and out's of the place.

Unless a person just hates any theme park experience, I have never heard anyone say... "Well, it was OK, but, such and such wasn't what I thought it would be". It's all new and all shiny and all encompassing. It takes awhile to really know what is needed. That's my opinion anyway.

I still think you can have a legitimate opinion. If something goes wrong or doesn't work (such as a magic band not being activated properly) then that will be a valid complaint. Not a huge issue, but it is an inconvenience that can be avoided.

 

[EOD K9]

Also, IE: each vacation no matter the duration counts as (1) visit.

Just to bust your chops, if I stay in the bubble, go on a DCL cruise, then stay back in the bubble, is that two visits to the World or two? I mean, I did leave the country and return after all. New batch of Magic Bands and what not.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I still think you can have a legitimate opinion. If something goes wrong or doesn't work (such as a magic band not being activated properly) then that will be a valid complaint. Not a huge issue, but it is an inconvenience that can be avoided.

Yes, the experience is valid to that one person. However, something going wrong, such as a magic band, is a moment in time. It is not necessarily indicative of what others will experience nor does it represent something that is a common happening. Now if they had gone a few times and the same things happened or they observed the same things, then it is an indication of what others might expect. As long as people realize that these things are a possibility and not necessarily to be expected, then it is valuable.

 

[DisneyJunkie]

Since the poll is only on a yearly basis, I was a little torn between 1-2 times and 3-4. I settled on 3-4 because then you can spread out your trips and take in more of the additions and changes that might take place in the year and then come away with a more informed opinion.

On the other hand, it could be helpful to get the opinions of those who may go every 2-3 years........or those who may have gone 10 times or more in their life over those who've only been once.

 

[Sage of Time]

If you go to Disney, you should be listened to. Done.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

Yes, the experience is valid to that one person. However, something going wrong, such as a magic band, is a moment in time. It is not necessarily indicative of what others will experience nor does it represent something that is a common happening. Now if they had gone a few times and the same things happened or they observed the same things, then it is an indication of what others might expect. As long as people realize that these things are a possibility and not necessarily to be expected, then it is valuable.

But if enough people note something like that as an issue it may be noticed, if not, do they really have a reason to look into something if nobody seems to care?

I agree, with more visits there is a better chance of being more critical, but if something pops out as an issue/annoyance your first trip, it is still worth noting.