I think Disney is like a relgious experience for some.
I don't know..I've been visiting sinc '91. I'm one of Disney's biggest fans. . Stockholder from the dark ages..when they actually offered discounts to stockholders! Only I've seen some changes in the company over the last few years in particular that I don't think are very "magical". Honestly they're probably just like any other company, where as at one time, I think they held themselves to a higher standard. That's not to say they are terrible..but not as "magical" as they once were. I think you have to do your homework, and know what it is your supposed to pay, and then see what or if the discount is legit. There was a time when you didn't have to question the rate..or the discount. That is not the case any longer. I think they are like any other company and we need to adjust our expectations accordingly...and make our own magic.
Thank you thank you thank you...when returning from my recent trip I thought the magic was a little "off"...compared to the days of yore...and I got my head ripped off. I, like others, love Disney so it is sad..but lets face it folks..disney posted a 22% increase in 1st quarter...gogod for them, but maybe they're more focused now on magical experiences for their stockholders than their visitors... like the PP said they are not bad or terrible...just a bit off...and in order to keep a high profit margin they are going to keep lowering thier standards until "we" stop spending money or demand the magic we have known and loved and Walt wanted. What they have the CM's do in booking is disgusting. Alot of families work very hard and skimp on other areas of thier life norder to give thier kids the gift of experiencing Disney...what they are doing is just wrong. So flame away..I'm getting used to it!