Anyone else mad that Disney took your $ for CBR knowing it was closing?

[Jeanny]

Gcurling..... now THAT was funny!!

The "p" word on my list of words I just don't say.. I think it's sounds horrid coming out of a woman's mouth... that's just MY opinion!! Don't hate me, please!

So NOW, I can say tinkle instead!!! can you imagine?? "I'm tinkled off!!!" HAHAHA..

I prefer the "p" word or the "f" word NOT be used in my office or in my presence. If someone uses them, I look at them and say "Excuse me, is that an adjective or a verb?" It makes people stop and think about how many times they actually say those words!!

So now, I'll allow "Tinkle"!!! Thanks for making my day brighter!!

 

[Sammie]

Maybe since I live in Florida and have friends that work for Disney and Universal, Sea World etc. I have a better understanding of large theme park operations but I really at times do not know what some of you expect of Disney.

Guests want new attractions, fancy pools, great places to eat, rooms that look brand new, but they do not ever want to be the guest that happens to be the person who is affected when all these improvements take place. Exactly when is a company that is open 365 days a year suppose to do these improvements. At what point would everyone agree is a good time.

Central Reservations is not even located on the Disney World Property. The majority of their employees know only what is given to them in a memo or on the computer screen. No one at CRO took anyone's money and knew they were closing CBR.

As to Disney management it's always easy to critize from the sidelines. This is a company that has 50,000 employees. Things can not be done over night. Decisions are slow in coming. Everything has to go through the proper channels. I am sure there was much debate on when is the best time to do this with the least interruptions. I am sure in the resort business doing rehabs during a period is slower than other months is the best time to choose.

With a major contstruction project some of it is dependent on when the contractors can actually get to it. Also at times Disney is not made of aware of this until short notice.

Everyone wants them to keep prices down, but you would have them stop taking reservations on the possiblity that in a few months they might start a major rehab.

I am sure if you had your mind set on CBR it is disappointing but then so is much of life. There are other resorts just as wonderful and it really is up to each person to make their own magic or their own misery.

 

[Eeyore1954]

Gcurling -- Thanks, I needed that one today! Now if I can just remember that to share with my DW (who is the Queen of my house!).

 

[robinb]

I have reservations for CBR Christmas week. The resort may or may not be open by then. Am I mad to CRO or even Disney management for possibly moving me? Nope. I see this as an opportunity rather than an inconvenience. Maybe I'll be at CSR. Maybe I'll be at the Poly. Maybe I'll get a water view for a standard view price. Whatever. I'll be at Walt Disney World!

 

[DeeCeeSW]

I don't appreciate having my post dissected. Stop acting like children. And, by the way, "pissed" is the least offensive word I can think of right now to say how I feel about your responses.

Dawn
NJ

 

[AF Brenda]

Stop acting like children.

Who is acting like a child? I just see people, like myself, that don't understand why you would care if someone else gets a good deal on a hotel room.

 

[eeyore0062]

CRO didn't know until the memo came from the management at CBR that it had been decided, for the sake of the guests safety and resort experience that they had decided to close the entire resort while the renovations on OPR were being completed. This happened over this weekend. If you read some of the other posts, you can read verification of this information.

Disney feels that all of their moderates are on equal footing, and that one should suit a guest as well as the other. Yes, I know the theming is different, but really does it hurt to try something new? We try a new resort every time we go. Some we do like better than others, but if we never tried, we wouldn't know that. So look at it as an adventure and a chance to try something new. You may be surprised and like the new place even better! If new adventures are not for you, then perhaps you would feel better postponing the vacation until the renovations are complete and the resort has reopened.

 

[Kim&Chris]

Dawn,
I think people were just reacting to a statement made by someone who isn't even affected by the CBR closing.

Had they simply told all of us that the resort was closing down, we would have made alternative arrangements. I've been reading that some people were booking CBR as late as last week. Surely CRO knew that there was going to be a problem but they still took the reservations anyway. That's all.....that's the main reason for the frustration.

As far as an upgrade goes, if they want to give me Poly for $100 per nite, you better believe I'm going to jump on it. I feel bad that you paid more, but you BOOKED THE POLYNESIAN in the first place. We cannot afford to stay there, so I booked CBR. That's that.

This is a situation that we have no control over. Let's face it, a Disney vacation isn't cheap. We put alot of time into planning, and alot of effort into saving. This is the first trip to Disney that I have no control over where I'm staying and it's a little freaky!

 

[DeeCeeSW]

Brenda,
Is it that hard for you to understand, even a little bit, why someone who is paying $198 a night to stay at the Polynesian would be upset that someone who was originally supposed to be staying in a moderate for $99 a night, might get the same type of room she is, for that lower price? I guess I should have booked CBR then so that I could get "a great deal," as you call it. I have no problems with discounts for planes, hotel rooms, etc. I am taking advantage of the codes myself.

"Stop acting like children" is appropriate for responses like yours. Most young children have little insight and they are not mature enough to be able to see both sides of a situation.

I don't think being inconvenienced by CBR closing entitles anyone to expect a "great deal" at any resort that is considerably more expensive than the rate they were originally going to pay.

Enough said...I'm getting on with my life, and I will still enjoy my vacation!!!!!

Dawn
NJ

 

[DeeCeeSW]

P.S. Kim and Chris--I can't afford the Polynesian either. My husband lost his job in January, and I have an infant to care for, but since it's our 5-year wedding anniversary, he wants to do something special for me. Staying at the Polynesian has been my dream since 1977. We're overextending ourselves here. So, please don't make assumptions about what people can and cannot afford.

Dawn
NJ

 

[Kim&Chris]

Hmmm, Dawn, I thought you were going about your business. Please don't add any more of your lovely posts to this thread. Thanks.

 

[DeeCeeSW]

Oh, Kim...or is it Chris? I'll do as I please. I'd rather be poor and staying at the Poly than be poor trash like you.

:0)

 

[Kim&Chris]

You're rediculous. I've reported your posts to the board moderator. Enough said.

 

[DeeCeeSW]

1) Learn to spell, it's "ridiculous."
2) I have said nothing offensive nor have I attacked anyone or used any foul language in my posts.

It is obvious that you feel "ridiculous" for making assumptions about people's finances and don't know how to respond appropriately.

Take it easy!

 

[DancingBear]

Originally posted by DeeCeeSW
Is it that hard for you to understand, even a little bit, why someone who is paying $198 a night to stay at the Polynesian would be upset that someone who was originally supposed to be staying in a moderate for $99 a night, might get the same type of room she is, for that lower price? I guess I should have booked CBR then so that I could get "a great deal," as you call it. I have no problems with discounts for planes, hotel rooms, etc. I am taking advantage of the codes myself.

"Stop acting like children" is appropriate for responses like yours. Most young children have little insight and they are not mature enough to be able to see both sides of a situation.

I don't think being inconvenienced by CBR closing entitles anyone to expect a "great deal" at any resort that is considerably more expensive than the rate they were originally going to pay.

I gotta say, I don't understand this response. First, nobody booked CBR with the hope that CBR would be shut down and they would get bumped into a deluxe. Second, I don't think any of the CBR folks have said they are entitled to a huge windfall, but don't you think WDW owes them at least an equivalent room at the same rate? And if equivalent rooms aren't available, an upgraded room? Why is such a discount, which may be offered by WDW to these folks which WDW has inconvenienced, different from the discounts you "have no problem with"? Again, why isn't this different from other Poly guests who will be staying there the same time as you who will be paying more?

Also, what evidence have you shown that you can see both sides of this situation?

I don't understand how you could post the message you did and then be irritated at the opposing views.

 

[jennz]

Kim,

Glad you started this thread - I had to check the title again to make sure I was on the right one! - "anyone else mad that Disney took your $ for CBR knowing it was closing?" I am mad, I replied in the appropriate forum with people who feel the same way. Thanks for a place to commiserate (sp?) with others in the same boat!

 

[Trekker]

You people never cease to amaze me -

Everyone take a deep breathe - - good!

Now everyone take a few minutes and go read the POSTING GUIDELINES. - - good!

I would have to delete way to many posts to even think about getting this thread back to being within the guidelines.

So it is closed!