That's why if there isn't an epiphany in corporate America (odds of slim and none), then there really isn't much of any degree of positive news out there for most of us fans or travelers. Zeroing in on what WDW1974 has posted, you already have a resort in Florida that is becoming out of reach, has become out of reach, and/or the cost versus the quality of what you're paying for isn't there, it seems like the trajectory looks even worse than ever.
The days of the Walt Disney World Resort that we remember are now long gone and unless there is a major corporate awakening, it'll stay like that. There used to be a rather high ethos for most major corporations in this country and this has been shattered. I think that people regardless of political party can agree to that and for the vast majority of us with no voice amongst the small controlling interest, all we can do is hope that through whatever event, situation, etc., that things can get on-track again with some corporate responsibility.
Walt Disney's guiding principals, like you mentioned above, along with his brother's astute business mind, allowed for the public to have a quality product and for the business to be quite successful. It's a shame that this model has been all but abandoned. It's interesting that if you look at many highly successful American business today that dominate the Inc. Top Employer lists, they treat their employees with respect including respectful wages, offer the consumer outstanding service, outstanding product, and listen to their customers all the while not gouging the heck out of them. And, these business end up being quite profitable and many times the envy of the market. Geez, it doesn't take a genius to truly figure out what works here.
