disneylitch......Debbie

On ‎9‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 10:47 AM, Tri-Circle-D said:

 

I guess that I'm speaking only for myself then, because I am Disney bashing.

The constant cuts for no reason other than to boost profit margins have gone too far.

It's inexcusable to have comfort stations and dining areas that are not cleaned, especially after guest complaints.

It's inexcusable to have comfort stations where the AC is not operable for prolonged periods of time.

It's inexcusable to not have trained staff available to communicate with guests and enforce the simple rules of the campground.

It's inexcusable to charge surge pricing during busy periods and not add staff to provide basic services to the guests who paid that surge pricing.

Disney and any other company is free to make as much money as it likes.  But charging a premium price and then intentionally cheapening the product is not a good business practice. It's fraud.

I didn't post on this thread, because I admit and recognize that I've done a lot of Disney bashing on other threads.  And the few folks who still participate in this board don't like that.

Remember that time you have characterized me as having a "hissy fit" on another board?

The thing is that I still like Disney World.  But, bashing them is a waste of time.

TCD

I agree with what you said and I don't know what the best way to fix the problem is.  Disney used to be the standard that all businesses would follow.  I don't see that happening anymore.  You can't continue to cut staff and services and raise prices.  Eventually it will catch up with you.

However, we usually travel with our young grandchildren, 6, 4, and 3.  They look at things totally different.  When we were driving the youngest was shaking because she was so excited to go to Disney.  As soon as we saw the signs, all 3 of them started screaming.  They just love Disney.  When we got to the campgrounds, they couldn't wait to get their bikes out and start riding.  They love everything Disney.  These are the kids that lived in California only 45 minutes from Disneyland.  One year they went 65 times.  Whenever you get discouraged, just look at Disney through the eyes of children.

That being said, we don't eat out, we eat at the motorhome.  It's not affordable to eat in Disney for us.  Is it expensive to stay, yes and no?  When we compare it to campgrounds near us, it's close to comparable.  We travel with a large party, usually 6 or 7 people.  Most campgrounds charge extra for that many people.  So for us, it works.  Is Christmas a ridiculous price?  Yes!!!  We are staying in a full hook at about 150 a night.  They grandkids can't wait.  When I told the 6 year old I got reservations for next Christmas, she said did you really MomMom.  I'm so excited.

Hopefully Disney is reading all of the posts on social media and will take it to heart.  Like I said, eventually it will catch up with them.

On ‎9‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 9:55 AM, Tri-Circle-D said:

That sounds like Uniqlo: https://www.disneysprings.com/shops/uniqlo/

TCD

That's the store.  I would go to Disney Springs just to go to that store.  Disney made a great decision with adding the store.

We went to Disney Springs during the day and it wasn't crowded.  There is a new store that is similar to H and M.  I don't remember the name of it, but it was very reasonable.  Lots of cool Disney merchandise.  It's definitely a store worth going to in my opinion.  The grandkids got Disney shirts for $5 and they aren't the typical Disney shirts.  I agree that they need a map and a more centrally located bus stop.  However, since they just changed the bus stops, I'm sure that isn't going to happen.  They had a sign posted for a Descendants dance party, but times.  There was a manager of sorts standing around and I asked him about it.  He told me the time and I asked him why it wasn't posted.  He told me that it is posted when the dance party begins.  I told him they need to have the time posted so people would know when to come back for the dance party.  I'm pretty sure he tuned me out.

48 minutes ago, Starbuc71 said:

You're right.  People in general these days are just pure a-holes.  Society today mostly just cares about themselves. The days of being polite and helpful are going away. I'm sure your experience was troublesome based on guest and not Disney employees. But Shame on Disney trying to pack 50 hot dogs into a container that hold 5.   I envy my parents growing up in the 50's compared to what my kids have to deal with now. Hence my favorite quote:

"I used to be a people person until people ruined it for me"

I agree, it is much more stressful to raise kids today.  We need to get back to the way things used to be.  To start off with, let them have fun in school and remove a lot of the stress.  My granddaughter is in 1st grade and doesn't like going to school.

10 minutes ago, Starbuc71 said:

Again, not the most magical place on earth anymore. We all know the re did the center hub and made more parking lots to increase the capacity of the MK. I guess safety concerns were thrown right out the window

The area was well taped off with cast members standing with their light sticks.  The cast members in the area weren't young and inexperienced, they were more mature and were trying their best.  We were standing in the taped off area, but many didn't seem to care.  Here's a basic fact of life, follow the rules!!! 

According to the news, attendance is down.  When were there it was very crowded, including the fort.  The only park that had lesser attendance was Hollywood Studios, but that was to be expected. 

We just paid 138 to 153 a night for December 16 to December 330, 2018 for a full hook up site.  We will have 6 or 7 people with us.  There will be  3 children and 3 or 4 adults.  My grandkids love the magic of Disney.  We just came home from 2 weeks at Disneyworld and noticed an increased rudeness of guests.  I'm not talking about foreigners that many people complain about.  These were blue blooded Americans, so to speak.  We were watching the fireworks at MK and people kept plowing through us.  The cast members were doing their best, but people were just rude.  We were standing with a couple that were visiting for the first time.  They said they had been saving for years for this trip.  A man about 300 pounds grabbed their 12 year old daughter by the neck and threw her out of the way to plow through us.  Unbelievable!!  We located some higher ups and sent them to her immediately.  What an awful experience.  Luckily the grandkids were on shoulders and didn't really see what happened.  People just need to be a little kinder.  It's like the prices go up so everyone is in a hurry to see/do everything there is to do.  This isn't possible unless you have 3 to 4 weeks to spend at Disney World.  People just need to slow down and enjoy themselves. 

We honeymooned at Disney in 1980 and have been back many times since then.  I agree, Disney was much better during that time.  It's nice to be able to ride the rides multiple times, but there was something to be said about having the tickets.  Things were less planned and more spontaneous.  Definitely a little slower pace. 

The fastpasses are nice, but I would like to go back to the days without them.  It seems that you are planning your days around 3 rides.  If you don't use them you will never to get on the main attractions.

I agree that change is inevitable, but I think that a lot of the changes made are not something that Walt would like.  They need to get back to the street performers and the shows.  It's more than the rides, it's the experience.

I made Christmas 2018 reservations.  Check in December 16 and check out December 29.  Can't wait and the grandkids are really excited!!!!!

We are looking for a campground in Florida on the way to The Fort.  We usually stay at the St Mary's KOA, but we are looking for something a little closer to Disney this time.  Thanks

I have a reservation at Carolina Crossroads.  Thanks

I called RV Resort at Carolina Crossroads at 4 today and left a message.  Apparently when they are booked for the night, they just have an answering machine.  I will call first thing in the morning.  Thanks for the help

We are leaving for the Fort on July 28 and DH wants to drive about 4 to 5 hours because we are leaving around 1 and have the 3 grandkids with us.  This campground is the right distance, but we don't know anything about it.  We just want a pool and not a dump.  Any thoughts???  Thanks

Thanks Jason.  We are trying to get dates together for Christmas 2018.  At this point, we don't know if my son in law can go, but my daughter said we will go anyway.  He will be back on the drill field as a drill instructor and can only get off if he is in between cycles.  That's why we didn't go this year.  He will go back on cycle to the drill field January 1 and can't get any time off before then.  So, they will spend Christmas together this year and next year we will be at Disney.

When can reservations be made for Christmas 2018?  Thanks

Thanks.  That's what I'll do.

What do you think my chances are of getting reservations for the campgrounds approximately December 16 to December 30ish?  We have reservations for the first 2 weeks in August, but now my daughter and grandkids want to go when they are off school in December instead.  Should I keep trying the old fashioned way or contact Jason?

I think there is a bigger problem here.  It's society in general.  There isn't respect in general.  There is one thing policing quiet time, etc.  Disney shouldn't be in charge of policing what comes out of peoples mouths!!

We replace ours with a regular house fridge also.  Works great and has a lot more room.

We use Disney Transportation.  Our theory is that we are at Disney to relax and not fight the traffic.  As far as inside The Fort, we either take the buses, walk, or ride our bikes.

Wish I was there.  We won't be going to Disney until August.  Definitely need to live closer to The Mouse!!!!!

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I love it!!!

Some of the sites in the 2100 loop are considerable shorter.  Also, some of them back to water.  Backing to water would not be good for us when we travel with our grandkids or when the mosquitoes are bad.  We walked through the loop during our last visit and noted some sites that would work for us.  We have a 39 foot diesel and sometimes tow an enclosed trailer for supplies.

There is Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster and they have a campground next to it.  it is definitely for the younger crowd.

I'm looking for the date that the tickets go on sale.  My son, daughter in law, and their 3 children want to get tickets for one of the parties in August.

We stayed in one of the Terry trailers years ago.  It was our second visit to Disney World.  On our first visit, opening year, we stayed off property.  My parents said they would never do that again.  Since then, except for our honeymoon at The Contemporary, we have stayed at The Fort.