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Actually Easter is HUGE at the Tokyo Parks. They do way more there than at the US parks. The TCD twins were in Tokyo last year at this time and were floored by the decorations and Easter parade. TCD

Same with me. The sad thing is that Disney goes above and beyond with customer service, but it’s never enough for some people. TCD

I have no problem believing it’s true. As many of you know TCD Twin #1 worked her way up to being a Magic Kingdom Guest Relations Castmember about two years ago, which she thought was a dream job. Unfortunately, the job has not been a dream because of a large number of guests who are unreasonable and rude. It surprises even a cynical person like me to hear what people try and pull at the guest relations windows. It is unpleasant and time consuming to deal with this type of guest, and there are a lot of them who will head to another park and find another guest relations CM to try to convince them to give them a different answer. I agree that it’s going to be even worse when the parks finally reopen. People suck. TCD

Wow. If all the Landry restaurants close, that’s going to be a lot of lost rent for Disney. In less than a week, enough damage has been done that it isn’t hard to imagine that it will take years for Disney and other businesses to recover. With no end in sight for the closures, we can only expect more smaller businesses to fold. If too many fold, what happens to Disney Springs as a viable shopping center? We are truly living through a history changing event. TCD

I don't think we will see phased openings of the parks- but I do think we could see very limited operating hours and no EMH’s for resort guests, with a lot of hard ticket after hours events. TCD

I’ll pile on and agree. I never liked how primitive and cheap this new style looks. TCD

I’m afraid you’re right. I cannot fathom how individuals and businesses that depend on the thousands of WDW guests as customers will survive this. I even wonder how crippled Disney will be- all of their parks are now closed, and could be for a couple more months. There’s no amount of cutting that can make up for that lost revenue. TCD

It’s terrible for all of the kids. Disney is about to lose a ton of money, and moves like this are going to keep on coming. Whenever the parks finally reopen, it’s going to be a long time before things return to “normal.” TCD

That is not correct. These programs only last for a semester. They aren’t going to send these kids home for a month and then have them move back in only to leave the next month. They’re getting paid until the end of March, but their contracts of employment are all being terminated effective this week. TCD

Of course they will. The new resort is going to extend all along the former Fort beach, and the main buildings are spitting distance from Pioneer Hall. I don’t think they will be able to drive into the Fort, though. TCD

I haven’t seen anyone mention that WDW is immediately terminating all of the current College Program castmembers and all international exchange castmembers and having them vacate Disney housing this week. That is about 8000+ CM’s, all of whom work in the front lines of attractions, retail, recreation, custodial and more. The Parks cannot operate at normal capacity without these CM’s, and the next batch isn’t scheduled to arrive until mid-May. These moves by Disney suggest that the shutdown is going to go well beyond April 1. And when the parks finally do open, expect reduced operating hours and little entertainment. TCD

Aw, come on. Wouldn’t you love to be the next guest in this campsite? TCD

I’m grateful they didn’t rebrand it as the Reflections Lakeside Disney Resort Equestrian Center. TCD

It looks like they’re down to the finish items on the new barn: I don’t hate the new sign: TCD

Wow. I didn’t know it was that bad. I wish they would move to a system like they have at Disneyland where all FP’s are up for grabs once guests enter the parks. This 60 day business allows guests to game the system, and then the park experience is ruined for everyone. TCD