CM Reactions to Regulars

[cookie334]

When we checked in at the SL, I asked the CM if I could use my easy pass as payment and he looked shocked and said "yes, how did you know about that? Have you been here before?" When I said yes, he went on to ask when and how long we'd stayed for and he genuinely seemed amazed that we would have 2 6 day stays at DLP within such a short space of time.

I couldn't help but wonder what his reaction would've been like if I'd been one of the more regular DISers :rotfl2:. So my question is, what kind of reactions have you had from CM's when you tell them it's your 20 oddth visit :rotfl: ?

[joolz1910]

What's an 'easy pass'?

[mommy2ash]

What's an 'easy pass'?

its what you get to show at emh you know to say you are staying at the hotel

[cookie334]

What's an 'easy pass'?

The wee bit of paper that you get when you check in. The one you use for EMH

ETA: Sorry just realised you've already been answered lol

[Cyrano]

The CMs normally have a bit of a huddle before they say welcome back at DCR :thumbsup2

[cap'njack.]

I tend not to disclose how many times I've been to DLRP unless asked about it by a CM, however they often stare in disbelief and then start quizzing me on how the park used to be, kinda like they don't really believe that I have been 17 times (this year I have 18,19 and 20 booked :thumbsup2 )

My Dad on the other hand gets stopped by everyone and talked too, discounts in restuarants, upgrades in hotels, free stuff chucked in with his bookings etc. This is mainly when wearing his 'Opening Crew 1992' jackets, t-shirts and waterproof jackets.

Dad got a free upgrade from the Santa Fe to the Hotel New York once when checking in wearing his jacket :thumbsup2

My Dad is one of the few people I could have a tour round the park with as he has so many little stories about how it was built etc and mainly what him and his friends got up to, some of which definatly can't be published on a family forum.

[poppyolivia]

aww your dad is so lucky, bet he could tell a few good stories!!:thumbsup2

[Torchy]

My Dad is one of the few people I could have a tour round the park with

Probably sounds odd, but that is one tour I would willingly pay for. :thumbsup2

I'd be more interested in his personal recollections than a CM reading a script...

[poppyolivia]

Probably sounds odd, but that is one tour I would willingly pay for. :thumbsup2

I'd be more interested in his personal recollections than a CM reading a script...

ditto!!pixiedust:

[cookie334]

I tend not to disclose how many times I've been to DLRP unless asked about it by a CM, however they often stare in disbelief and then start quizzing me on how the park used to be, kinda like they don't really believe that I have been 17 times (this year I have 18,19 and 20 booked :thumbsup2 )

My Dad on the other hand gets stopped by everyone and talked too, discounts in restuarants, upgrades in hotels, free stuff chucked in with his bookings etc. This is mainly when wearing his 'Opening Crew 1992' jackets, t-shirts and waterproof jackets.

Dad got a free upgrade from the Santa Fe to the Hotel New York once when checking in wearing his jacket :thumbsup2

My Dad is one of the few people I could have a tour round the park with as he has so many little stories about how it was built etc and mainly what him and his friends got up to, some of which definatly can't be published on a family forum.


Wow! You're dad is really lucky. And you too, it must be great having someone to be able to tell you all about all the secret stuff

ETA: I agree with Torchy and PoppyOlivia. It would be far more interesting

[Ware Bears]

Wow! You're dad is really lucky. And you too, it must be great having someone to be able to tell you all about all the secret stuff

ETA: I agree with Torchy and PoppyOlivia. It would be far more interesting

Me too. :thumbsup2

Cap'n, you and your dad could start up your own tour company! :rotfl:

[joolz1910]

I want your Dad to take me on a tour too! Perhaps he should consider writing a book on the insider's view - it could rival The Brit's Guide! He would have some ready-made buyers on this forum.:thumbsup2

[cookie334]

I want your Dad to take me on a tour too! Perhaps he should consider writing a book on the insider's view - it could rival The Brit's Guide! He would have some ready-made buyers on this forum.:thumbsup2

What a great idea :thumbsup2 I was going to suggest he started up a business giving secret tours of DLP :rotfl2: but I would love the idea of reading a book written by an insider. But then, if it was in a book, it would all become more common knowledge

[scampbunny]

What a great idea :thumbsup2 I was going to suggest he started up a business giving secret tours of DLP :rotfl2: but I would love the idea of reading a book written by an insider. But then, if it was in a book, it would all become more common knowledge
true - but i wud def buy the book - or go on the tour!!!!!!!!!!!!! wud be fab to hear about how it all started!!:thumbsup2

[cookie334]

true - but i wud def buy the book - or go on the tour!!!!!!!!!!!!! wud be fab to hear about how it all started!!:thumbsup2

Me too and I think it's definitely something no cast member will be able to do. Even if they knew all the little secrets, it wouldn't be as interesting coming from someone who's been told what to say by DLP. I think Cap'n's Dad would be in high demand :rotfl:

[joolz1910]

Me too and I think it's definitely something no cast member will be able to do. Even if they knew all the little secrets, it wouldn't be as interesting coming from someone who's been told what to say by DLP. I think Cap'n's Dad would be in high demand :rotfl:

Cap'n Jack's Dad's Unofficial Insider's British Guide to DLRP

has a certain ring to it. Tell your Dad he can use that title, John. As long as he mentions me in the credits, or perhaps dedicates the book to me - for being his inspiration and all that.

[cookie334]

Cap'n Jack's Dad's Unofficial Insider's British Guide to DLRP

has a certain ring to it. Tell your Dad he can use that title, John. As long as he mentions me in the credits, or perhaps dedicates the book to me - for being his inspiration and all that.

:rotfl: Should be DISers guide though ;) we can't have any Tom, Dick or Harry reading it :lmao:

[joolz1910]

:rotfl: Should be DISers guide though ;) we can't have any Tom, Dick or Harry reading it :lmao:

Of course! It should read:

Cap'n Jack's Dad's Unofficial Insider's British DISer's Guide to DLRP

Viv, you might have to get a mention now too. Perhaps Cap'n Jack's Dad would like to use some of my blurry photos to illustrate his guide.:thumbsup2

[mommy2ash]

Of course! It should read:

Cap'n Jack's Dad's Unofficial Insider's British DISer's Guide to DLRP

Viv, you might have to get a mention now too. Perhaps Cap'n Jack's Dad would like to use some of my blurry photos to illustrate his guide.:thumbsup2

hey im an irish diser and i want to read it too :lmao:

[joolz1910]

hey im an irish diser and i want to read it too :lmao:

Whoops! Forgive the oversight. I also think you can't write a guide without the word 'Ultimate' included:

Cap'n Jack's Dad's Unofficial Insider's Global DISer's Ultimate Guide to DLRP

trips off the tongue, doesn't it?

[thelittlemermaid83]

Whoops! Forgive the oversight. I also think you can't write a guide without the word 'Ultimate' included:

Cap'n Jack's Dad's Unofficial Insider's Global DISer's Ultimate Guide to DLRP

trips off the tongue, doesn't it?

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[stargatebarbie]

The book signing tour would be such good fun he could meet all us lot!!

[mommy2ash]

Whoops! Forgive the oversight. I also think you can't write a guide without the word 'Ultimate' included:

Cap'n Jack's Dad's Unofficial Insider's Global DISer's Ultimate Guide to DLRP

trips off the tongue, doesn't it?

love it :lmao:

[joolz1910]

The book signing tour would be such good fun he could meet all us lot!!

:thumbsup2 I fully expect all of our pictures to be included too. Perhaps a special chapter. Simon Veness just provides the forum website address in A Brit's Guide...we expect far more credit than that.:rotfl:

[thelittlemermaid83]

:thumbsup2 I fully expect all of our pictures to be included too. Perhaps a special chapter. Simon Veness just provides the forum website address in A Brit's Guide...we expect far more credit than that.:rotfl:

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I'm laughing so hard my throat is in pain :rotfl:

[joolz1910]

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I'm laughing so hard my throat is in pain :rotfl:

Emma luv, you get a chapter all of your own.:rotfl2:

[cap'njack.]

:rotfl2: You guys are brilliant!

I showed my Dad this tonight and he is still laughing now! I know of one story that wouldn't be able to be printed that's for sure!

Did you know that none of the workers saw the entrance to the park until opening day? They all entered the park next to It's A Small World. There was (apparently) a heavily vetted team working on the park from Main Street Station to the front of the DLH.

Also the Davy Crockett Ranch was used as staff accomodation from February 1992 until opening day too. That's where my Dad's love of the DCR comes from.

There is one story that I want to tell, I want to run it past the mods first though!!

[mommy2ash]

thats great capn jack i would seriously love to hear stories from somone who was actually there. wish my dad helped build disneyland he has to build boring houses lol

[joolz1910]

thats great capn jack i would seriously love to hear stories from somone who was actually there. wish my dad helped build disneyland he has to build boring houses lol

My dad assembled brakes for cars. I don't think there's a forum where people would want to hear stories about that.:rotfl2:

[mommy2ash]

My dad assembled brakes for cars. I don't think there's a forum where people would want to hear stories about that.:rotfl2:

:grouphug: we will have to start our our group :rotfl2:

[scampbunny]

My dad assembled brakes for cars. I don't think there's a forum where people would want to hear stories about that.:rotfl2:

pmsl my dad was a stationery manager, previous he was working for tarmac plant div (big jcbs etc) so def not interesting!!

how fab to get to hear genuine stories - i am really interested in it. u shud get him to do a book, even if he only sold it to us lot hed make sum money!!!

[joolz1910]

:grouphug: we will have to start our our group :rotfl2:

The firm he worked for was called AP. Every time I saw AP referred to on here, I thought about my dad's workplace.:rotfl:

We could all adopt John's dad as our 'Disney Dad'.;)

[thelittlemermaid83]

Emma luv, you get a chapter all of your own.:rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mommy2ash]

The firm he worked for was called AP. Every time I saw AP referred to on here, I thought about my dad's workplace.:rotfl:

We could all adopt John's dad as our 'Disney Dad'.;)

yes i second that motion. john ask your dad does he want a couple (hundred) more disney mad kids!! :rotfl:

[J Marley]

What a great thread I completely missed it...

It must be great to hear all your Dads stories Capt'n.Has he considered hiring himself out to us DISers.He could have loads of trips to DLP every year.

Go on tell us some more

[joolz1910]

What a great thread I completely missed it...

It must be great to hear all your Dads stories Capt'n.Has he considered hiring himself out to us DISers.He could have loads of trips to DLP every year.

Go on tell us some more

I think this is the second time I have gone seriously :offtopic: with one of Cookie's threads. Sorry.:flower3:

I think John's dad could take us all on tour on a great big green bus. :cheer2:

[cookie334]

It's perfectly OK Jules.

Can't wait to hear the story Cap'n', hope you get it past the mods ;) I'll be keeping my eye out.

[mulan1]

if not pm it to us all! lol