You can't get me down!

[danyoung56]

I understand your distinction, and I agree with it. However, I'd still say the vast majority of posts are of a negative nature, regardless of the reasoning.

 

[larryz]

Don't you think it's a crying shame that so many here find so many things to be so negative about?

 

[Phil12]

Even Debbie Downer is happy about your trip:

 

[mergatroid]

I understand your distinction, and I agree with it. However, I'd still say the vast majority of posts are of a negative nature, regardless of the reasoning.

Well there is that but I find if you don't make that distinction then people assume you a 'pixie duster' and it just becomes a circular argument which achieves very little. I try to always be a positive type of person, a glass half full guy if you will. Certainly when my wife and I visit Disney we go there to enjoy it, it's not something we have to work at either we just love the place. We don't go around looking for broken light bulbs, searching for chipped paint, hoping to spot a none working AA or desperate to find a dirty bathroom. If we do see something which we feel isn't 'Disney standard' we're quite realistic about it and only let it bother us as much as it warrants it. For instance if I see an unflushed toilet that smells bad I'll think "I hope that's not been like that for ages and the custodial hasn't deliberately left it" rather than decide it shows that Disney doesn't care and consciously decide to let it ruin our trip and think and talk of nothing else.

But you're right that this place can be very negative. Those that are though will argue that it's Disney's fault and if there was nothing to complain about, they'd be making posts about how great everything was. I suppose the trick is working out which posters are genuine with their complaints and negativity and whether their level of negativity is warranted. There's several usernames I see and know straight away a snarky, negative, everything is awful comment will follow and 99.9% of the time I'm right with them. Like yourself I try to be positive but also accept that sometimes Disney gets things wrong.

 

[OG Runner]

In 18 days, I'll be at Magic Kingdom with my son, and regardless of how much negativity the parks, management, Genie+, Lightning Lanes, new shows, new rides, and everything else is receiving, YOU CAN'T GET ME DOWN!

I've been going to WDW since the 80's and have full reference points for everything that's changed and been added and taken away, but this will be my son's first real trip where he isn't a baby. I've dreamed about this since I decided to have kids! So even with all of the negativity and extra costs, there is SO MUCH for me to be excited about! I'll be rolling with the punches, figuring out the new systems, and just soaking in all that it means to be in Disney World and, especially, for him to be in Disney World.

And better yet, he's only three going on four, so he doesn't know a thing about all of the negativity everyone else is spreading. REVIEWS BE DARNED! HE'S GOING TO SEE MICKEY MOUSE AND THE CASTLE! GUYS! DID YOU KNOW MICKEY MOUSE LIVES THERE?! AND THERE'S A CASTLE?!!!

Come on, November 9th!!!

I hope you have fun. Do a character breakfast. For kids I would suggest the Crystal Palace, (Pooh & Friends), or the Garden Grill at the Land in Epcot. (Mickey, Chip & Dale and Pluto) The whole experience will be what you make it. Enjoy!

 

[mergatroid]

I hope you have fun. Do a character breakfast. For kids I would suggest the Crystal Palace, (Pooh & Friends), or the Garden Grill at the Land in Epcot. (Mickey, Chip & Dale and Pluto) The whole experience will be what you make it. Enjoy!

I agree with you though sadly character breakfasts haven't returned to those two restaurants as of yet.

 

[dreday3]

We are leaving tomorrow and we had fun! Cast members great, we found Genie + easy to use, not too crowded..

But I will say we did notice the effects of the pandemic more than I expected to - merchandise shortages, certain wines not in stock, reduced hours at some restaurants, waving at characters in the distance, our busses were awful...

We had fun, but we go every few years.

I would tell someone going for first trip to wait maybe until 2023...

 

[rreading]

We are leaving tomorrow and we had fun! Cast members great, we found Genie + easy to use, not too crowded..

But I will say we did notice the effects of the pandemic more than I expected to - merchandise shortages, certain wines not in stock, reduced hours at some restaurants, waving at characters in the distance, our busses were awful...

We had fun, but we go every few years.

I would tell someone going for first trip to wait maybe until 2023...

I wouldn't disagree. Things aren't back to normal yet.

We'll be there 2022 but hoping things are better by then. 2021 was definitely a off year for WDW (but we were just happy it was open!)

 

[JusticeDisney]

In 18 days, I'll be at Magic Kingdom with my son, and regardless of how much negativity the parks, management, Genie+, Lightning Lanes, new shows, new rides, and everything else is receiving, YOU CAN'T GET ME DOWN!

I've been going to WDW since the 80's and have full reference points for everything that's changed and been added and taken away, but this will be my son's first real trip where he isn't a baby. I've dreamed about this since I decided to have kids! So even with all of the negativity and extra costs, there is SO MUCH for me to be excited about! I'll be rolling with the punches, figuring out the new systems, and just soaking in all that it means to be in Disney World and, especially, for him to be in Disney World.

And better yet, he's only three going on four, so he doesn't know a thing about all of the negativity everyone else is spreading. REVIEWS BE DARNED! HE'S GOING TO SEE MICKEY MOUSE AND THE CASTLE! GUYS! DID YOU KNOW MICKEY MOUSE LIVES THERE?! AND THERE'S A CASTLE?!!!

Come on, November 9th!!!

Reading this post made me very happy.

 

[JusticeDisney]

Hope you and your family love every second. Having our last 2 trips cancelled (should be there now) we've booked for next March. On here you'll find a minority of people who seem to delight at finding stuff to be negative and complain about. There's also many though who love Disney and want the best experience for their money and don't feel currently that's the case and express that.

Personally I find that when we go there's plenty about Disney to still love and get excited about. It's a case of knowing what you enjoy doing and doing it trying to ignore those telling you how bad everything is. Perhaps it is for them, but that doesn't mean it has to be for you. It can be annoying with the odd poster seemingly putting everything down on seemingly every thread, however that shouldn't stop you enjoying your trip as their opinion is just their opinion.

Have a great time.

Phenomenal post. Great perspective.

 

[PSM]

We are leaving tomorrow and we had fun! Cast members great, we found Genie + easy to use, not too crowded..

But I will say we did notice the effects of the pandemic more than I expected to - merchandise shortages, certain wines not in stock, reduced hours at some restaurants, waving at characters in the distance, our busses were awful...

We had fun, but we go every few years.

I would tell someone going for first trip to wait maybe until 2023...

Thanks for the feedback! This trip was unexpected - not quite last minute, but much more last minute than a typical Disney World trip I would plan. And since it's been so long, I'm happy for whatever time I can have there.

Plus, with my son not having a reference point, he's going to have a blast regardless of all of the current situations and changes. I've been going forever, so I will notice them (and always do), but as the original post says, there's no way they'll get me down!

Current situation is coming up with a game plan for Genie+, which I will be getting both of us for all four days in the parks. If it even saves us a couple hours each day give or take, that will be money well spent considering how infrequently our trips happen and how "short" this trip is (four days in the parks is all that could work this time, but I would normally plan for more).

 

[Grim Grinning Grayson]

Enjoy every last second of your vacation in the most magical place in the world. Even if some of the current things are a bit weird and different you know there is still that spark of magic of just being in your happy place.

I am a 15 year old teen and have been lucky enough to grow up with parents who love Disney and are part of the Vacation Club. I have been to WDW 10 times starting when I was a baby. Even now when they tell me we are going I get that feeling inside like I am 7 years old again. Seeing the Castle and the Characters and riding the rides. In someways I wish I could dress up in the little Princess outfits again.