lebeau
Well-Known Member
As in most cases, poor planning does not yield the best result.
Not Disney's fault.
Disagree. Disney set up a system that requires a high level of planning. It didn't used to be that way.
As in most cases, poor planning does not yield the best result.
Not Disney's fault.
Totally agree with you superplanning caused by ADRs Magic Bands...also the guy had limited time for a trip. His kids are in school, so he might not be able to work around it. It may be hard for some to fathom, but maybe he was underwhelmed by the experience. To borrow from someone earlier, who said you dont go to Europe without planning...ok so you plan a trip to Paris, are you going to be able to avoid crowds at the Louvre?Disagree. Disney set up a system that requires a high level of planning. It didn't used to be that way.
Totally disagree. That was just one of his issues.Disagree. Disney set up a system that requires a high level of planning. It didn't used to be that way.
Totally disagree. That was just one of his issues.
Despite the failures of that system, a little planning goes a long way to set your own expectations and increase your probability of having a good time.
Even prior to the system, you still needed to do some due diligence to use time wisely and understand what to expect...including food and hotel amenities.
A lot do his complaints had nothing to do with the new system. Crowd level during spring break is easily known and Disney has never been known for thrilling roller coasters. There are a wide array of food and lodging options that he would have found acceptable with more planning, I'm sure. He was upset about not getting a free bagel...entitlement mentality for paying "a lot" to be at Disney. His expectations weren't aligned with reality...lack of planning.
I haven't read the article. I'm just responding to your comment that it is not Disney's fault. You could not be more wrong because Disney created the system that requires a massive level of planning. There was a time when you could go to Disney World with no planning whatsoever and have a great experience. That is not true any more and it is totally Disney's fault.
You are arguing a separate issue. My comment about "not Disney's fault" was purely based on most of his complaints in the article.I haven't read the article. I'm just responding to your comment that it is not Disney's fault. You could not be more wrong because Disney created the system that requires a massive level of planning. There was a time when you could go to Disney World with no planning whatsoever and have a great experience. That is not true any more and it is totally Disney's fault.
Totally agree. This guy just had never been and would have been upset with or without new fast pass. Experience matters...it mattered 20 years ago. I just disagree with the notion that your trip is ruined by the new fast pass system. Clearly, that wasn't his only issue.Meh.
How I see it, the more you go, the less planning you have to do. Now... taking into consideration you should NEVER go without planning something out at Disney. But it becomes so much easier the more you have been to the parks.
For the longest time, my family ONLY went during Spring Break. It was because we never had time to go until then.
It wasn't until me and my siblings got out of high school and went to college when we started to try and go during the off season.
We have never looked back.
Now our trips are planned either in Early May, or Late September/Early October. Lines are never too long, and the weather is nearly perfect in most cases. Not too hot, not too cold.
But Spring Break, and never been before, with limited planning time. I could see why the article would be rough. Of course.. this goes back to full circle at the beginning. If you don't know what your getting into, you won't have as much fun for obvious reasons. Disney is, I guess what you would call a 'Research Park', hell.. the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is nearly 1000 pages long with research material for the newbie Disney Tripper. Stuff is updated every year.. so Vets still gotta look into some research.. though much less of it![]()
Like Disney.It's a childhood nostalgia thing. Nothing more.
and as for the spring break aspect, IMO no level of planning/research can prepare you for that level of crowd.
That's true. You just can't go anymore. Before my husband got his iPhone with the Disney apps, he would do a spread sheet to bring.Disagree. Disney set up a system that requires a high level of planning. It didn't used to be that way.
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