Californian Elitist
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Where can I go for positive news?
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Californian Elitist
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I think it’s fine to use “scam” within the context of specific offerings at Disney. I think something is a scam when Disney charges outrages prices for things without good reason, besides just to be greedy and make money. Essentially, times where Disney is playing guests. I in particular think the Christmas parties at WDW are a scam because I grew up going to the DLR, where we get the same thing at no extra cost. I think people are being swindled, but those going don’t and that’s okay. I sincerely hope that people enjoy themselves. We can agree to disagree on the “scam” thing.
I think it’s fine to use “scam” within the context of specific offerings at Disney. I think something is a scam when Disney charges outrages prices for things without good reason, besides just to be greedy and make money. Essentially, times where Disney is playing guests. I in particular think the Christmas parties at WDW are a scam because I grew up going to the DLR, where we get the same thing at no extra cost. I think people are being swindled, but those going don’t and that’s okay. I sincerely hope that people enjoy themselves. We can agree to disagree on the “scam” thing.
For something to be a scam, wouldn't it involve dishonesty and deceiving someone?
Disney is upfront about what you are paying, what you get, etc. The customer knows what they are purchasing.
It may be greedy or a cash-grab, but I don't think scam is the right word.
Californian Elitist
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I do think Disney is deceiving their WDW guests, specifically with the Christmas parties.
Chi84
Premium Member
The OP started a thread saying they’re aware of and tired of all the negativity about WDW and asking if people here can suggest places to go for more positive news.Okay.
Turning this into a discussion of after hours is likely to send the thread off the rails again, which happened yesterday and resulted in several posts being removed.
I believe there is a thread specifically about after hours events.
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Californian Elitist
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Right, that’s why I’m stopping now.
eliza61nyc
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True, and I should say that I'm also aghast at the things people say on social media in general. I guess I'm more old school and try to reply in the vein of "would I say this to the person's face?". Would I tell someone staying at a deluxe they were "stupid" for doing so??
But I am getting better at using the ignore button and mostly I now try to laugh it off.
And let me say I lay no claim to perfection, lol I'm sure I've said some sparky stuff too
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chrisbarry
Active Member
The internet seems to bring out the biggest complainers. I follow a few websites that pertain to the biggest passions of my life, Disney - specifically WDW, Springsteen and the Grateful Dead. Three institutions at this point. The one thing that is constant across all three and across many different related boards is negativity. And it’s all similar.
For example the Bruce fans constantly bash his new work and recent concerts longing for the “golden days of 1978.” Meanwhile if you took the man’s body of work in this century alone and ignored his heyday in the 70’s and 80’s it would blow away most any artists entire career. And yet the message boards are populated with fans putting him down and complaining about how it’ll “never be like the old days.”
Same with the Dead. I wasn’t there seeing them in the 1960’s or 70’s during their rise to fame but what I’ve been able to experience since the mid 1980’s has been an absolute blessing. And that includes the slower paced shows being put on by members in their 70’s and even 80’s these days. Yet, holy mackerel do the message boards paint a negative picture lamenting the years gone by.
I wasn’t at WDW in 1971. I was never on Horizons or Mr. Toad or the submarines. I didn’t even go there until this century and I’m 54 not 24. Still, the last two decades at WDW have been chock full of magical moments experienced down there for me and my family and friends and that includes a trip two months ago. But the OP has a point; you wouldn’t know that was even possible given the tone of a lot of Disney message boards.
Sorry for the long rant. Bottom line I think it’s the medium itself that tends to bring out the naysayers and it’s not just with Disney.
For example the Bruce fans constantly bash his new work and recent concerts longing for the “golden days of 1978.” Meanwhile if you took the man’s body of work in this century alone and ignored his heyday in the 70’s and 80’s it would blow away most any artists entire career. And yet the message boards are populated with fans putting him down and complaining about how it’ll “never be like the old days.”
Same with the Dead. I wasn’t there seeing them in the 1960’s or 70’s during their rise to fame but what I’ve been able to experience since the mid 1980’s has been an absolute blessing. And that includes the slower paced shows being put on by members in their 70’s and even 80’s these days. Yet, holy mackerel do the message boards paint a negative picture lamenting the years gone by.
I wasn’t at WDW in 1971. I was never on Horizons or Mr. Toad or the submarines. I didn’t even go there until this century and I’m 54 not 24. Still, the last two decades at WDW have been chock full of magical moments experienced down there for me and my family and friends and that includes a trip two months ago. But the OP has a point; you wouldn’t know that was even possible given the tone of a lot of Disney message boards.
Sorry for the long rant. Bottom line I think it’s the medium itself that tends to bring out the naysayers and it’s not just with Disney.
Chi84
Premium Member
I'll have to remember my sword in a few weeks
Amended. Made me chuckle. Thank youI'll have to remember my sword in a few weeks
Chi84
Premium Member
No, thank you for the unintentional but hilarious mental images!Amended. Thank you
Actually if the MK is like today you might need your lance.
brb1006
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The OLC runs Tokyo Disney Resort.
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networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
It would be quite helpful with those combative guests who are just looking for anything to take out their frustrations on. Especially the ADA vs Stroller wars on the monorail.
"El Gran Magnifico"
Mr Flibble is Very Cross.
I’d go here to start
jloucks
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Getting stuck in a rainstorm in the middle of the lake with the restroom bolted shut is an opportunity for improvement.
...they don't try to dock them in heavy rain.
TwilightZone
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A little late, but a list
- If you stick to wdwmagic, the off topic threads are always nice. The imagineering section is very pleasant too, usually the competitions have discussion threads, if you don't want to do any fan imagineering.
- If you have a reddit account there's r/waltdisneyworld, I have found that pretty pleasant too, and much more my speed vs. discord.
- Taking a break in between news announcements and openings is a valid option, that's what I have decided to do.. when there's a news announcment or rumor that interests me I visit here a bit, then when it becomes too chaotic I dip away. Works great for my mental health
- Follow the right twitter accounts, don't just go for the ones that are super heavily opininated. I follow the twitter accounts of members I have recognized from here.
The Lochness Monsta
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There's a lot of positive sites, I just don't go to them. They don't present each side equally and realistically. Probably because they won't get the invites if they say anything bad.
MinnieWaffles
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I would get off this forum, for a start. People have a rather scary level of dislike for Olaf statues and paintings of Disney characters in hotel rooms, too much time on their hands to sit and argue online methinks. I've never seen anywhere else with such a rabid hatred of the CEO because he dared add something into the parks they personally didn't like.