YOMD stoops to new lows

[NASAMan]

OK, I came in late to this forum, but in all the posts I don't recall seeing the reason for the thread subject. Disney wants a certain number of reports to write reviews and comments on YOMD and the big prize, the Cinderella Castle Suite. If they granted him the stay, it would be like fixing the contest. It would also taint his review as he got it for free. So the fee is charged (although AP paid it, as would be customary). This is different from the times Disney opens itself to press events, as it is clearly stated a media event. The fact that the reporter shared his 'prize' with a worthy family is commendable, considering he probably slept on the pull out couch. I'm sure that if the suite is offered to guests after YOMD it will be much more expensive.

 

[Hakunamatata]

OK, I came in late to this forum, but in all the posts I don't recall seeing the reason for the thread subject. Disney wants a certain number of reports to write reviews and comments on YOMD and the big prize, the Cinderella Castle Suite. If they granted him the stay, it would be like fixing the contest. It would also taint his review as he got it for free. So the fee is charged (although AP paid it, as would be customary). This is different from the times Disney opens itself to press events, as it is clearly stated a media event. The fact that the reporter shared his 'prize' with a worthy family is commendable, considering he probably slept on the pull out couch. I'm sure that if the suite is offered to guests after YOMD it will be much more expensive.

I would imagine more expensive than any other suite on property....

 

[Shiloh]

<<intensive purposes >>
Actually, the term you are looking for is "intents and purposes" not "intesive".

 

[socalkdg]

Yes you do. It is true with any prize you win but blame Uncle Sam for that one not the mouse.

On the major prizes Disney states that they are paying the taxes on the winnings thus making the prize completely free. Not sure about the suite.

And Merf I know this will fall on deaf ears but step #1 in getting out of a hole is to throw out the shovel. Your park construction updates are great but you opinion pieces leave a bit to be desired and IMHO border on troll like. Stick to what you are good at.

Obviously someone gets hold of Merf's login and password and starts posting because the merf we know gives us great info and photos, not this.