Bad show disney!!!

[KellyNY]

And Kelly, that's a brick wall you keep hitting your head on.
Your not going to change it, just give yourself a headache.

I know, been here for a while.

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

I do not see how building something new can possibly compare to Mickey pulling off his head or Cindy taking a smoking break. Those are very different things.

yeah...the Mickey head was an extreme example...I wasn't equating it to construction, I was finding something we would all agree would be a bummer to see (but I like the example Cindy smoking even better...LOL )

I was merely saying that, for some, construction is a bummer to see.

i think the point is beaten to death now. some are bothered by consrtuction, some ambivelant (like me) and some actively love it and want to see more of it.

 

[ktlm]

Is everyone done tearing the woman with the sensitive kid to shreds? or are we going to have another 25 posts of bashing?
get a grip people.

Thanks. I appreciate you standing up for me. Although, I have to admit while it was a little hurtful, it was also making me laugh. Hey, I told everyone to feel free to keep flaming me, and they certainly obliged. Plus, from some of the comments, it was clear that people weren't even reading my whole posts before attacking.

I mean really...it's not like I was asking that they hide the construction in its entirety. All I asked was that they put up a better screen to hide it on the days they were actually tearing down Mickey and Minnie's houses, or warn the parents before they put smaller kids that might have been really attached to those houses on those trains those few days. I'm fine with them showing the construction AFTER they have removed the traces of the destruction of the houses, when they are building new things. I just want to know not to put her on the train when they are going to drive around and stop and she is going to see one of her favorite things being ripped apart. Maybe if those of you who flamed, think about how your child would react if they walked in and found a dog/cat/or sibling ripping their favorite stuffed animal or other toy to shreds, you will understand how DD feels about Minnie's house. Strange attachment maybe, but she completely loved the place. I'm talking makes wishes on stars for us to build a copy in our back yard loved the place.

I didn't realize that was going to start a flame frenzy about me being a bad parent for telling her they were moving the houses (which at the time I told her was the rumor)--- but some of the people flaming had also told their kids the houses were being moved? I was getting flamed for the Enchanted thing and for apparently requiring Disney to keep up that charade, BUT it was my kid who came up with that explanation on her own and it was Disney who gave her that idea with their own movie. It's not like I gave her that explanation, that is what she came up with in her own mind. She TOLD me that was what happens, I just never told her I thought she was wrong (or right for that matter).

For those who mentioned DL, we've already been there, and she just didn't form the attachment to Minnie's house there that she has (or had) to Minnie's house at WDW.

Good grief some of these posts made me feel like I should also run right in her room and tell her that Santa doesn't exist and there isn't really any Disney magic (which by the way- I believe in Disney Magic- we have had some great things happen there). Bumbershoot, a sincere thanks for your insight from your own personal experience, but while DD is kind of scary smart gifted (yes tenderdonkey I will be sure to let you know when she cures cancer- although you might be out of luck as her teachers have told us their prediction is either a star or the CEO of a major corporation) and can be overly dramatic, she is not a serious child...she is actually known as the class clown (she has been referred to as the kid most likely to wind up on a sitcom or funniest home videos)...and she loves Santa.

 

[Toad_Passenger]

Good grief some of these posts made me feel like I should also run right in her room and tell her that Santa doesn't exist and there isn't really any Disney magic (which by the way- I believe in Disney Magic- we have had some great things happen there). Bumbershoot, a sincere thanks for your insight from your own personal experience, but while DD is kind of scary smart gifted (yes tenderdonkey I will be sure to let you know when she cures cancer- although you might be out of luck as her teachers have told us their prediction is either a star or the CEO of a major corporation) and can be overly dramatic, she is not a serious child...she is actually known as the class clown (she has been referred to as the kid most likely to wind up on a sitcom or funniest home videos)...and she loves Santa.

You've really never seen the threads here on the DIS about Santa? Basically, yes, people would tell you to end that charade, since how do you expect to teach your child not to lie, when you are lying to their faces every year.

 

[mdsoccermom]

Thanks. I appreciate you standing up for me. Although, I have to admit while it was a little hurtful, it was also making me laugh. Hey, I told everyone to feel free to keep flaming me, and they certainly obliged. Plus, from some of the comments, it was clear that people weren't even reading my whole posts before attacking.

I mean really...it's not like I was asking that they hide the construction in its entirety. All I asked was that they put up a better screen to hide it on the days they were actually tearing down Mickey and Minnie's houses, or warn the parents before they put smaller kids that might have been really attached to those houses on those trains those few days. I'm fine with them showing the construction AFTER they have removed the traces of the destruction of the houses, when they are building new things. I just want to know not to put her on the train when they are going to drive around and stop and she is going to see one of her favorite things being ripped apart. Maybe if those of you who flamed, think about how your child would react if they walked in and found a dog/cat/or sibling ripping their favorite stuffed animal or other toy to shreds, you will understand how DD feels about Minnie's house. Strange attachment maybe, but she completely loved the place. I'm talking makes wishes on stars for us to build a copy in our back yard loved the place.

I didn't realize that was going to start a flame frenzy about me being a bad parent for telling her they were moving the houses (which at the time I told her was the rumor)--- but some of the people flaming had also told their kids the houses were being moved? I was getting flamed for the Enchanted thing and for apparently requiring Disney to keep up that charade, BUT it was my kid who came up with that explanation on her own and it was Disney who gave her that idea with their own movie. It's not like I gave her that explanation, that is what she came up with in her own mind. She TOLD me that was what happens, I just never told her I thought she was wrong (or right for that matter).

For those who mentioned DL, we've already been there, and she just didn't form the attachment to Minnie's house there that she has (or had) to Minnie's house at WDW.

Good grief some of these posts made me feel like I should also run right in her room and tell her that Santa doesn't exist and there isn't really any Disney magic (which by the way- I believe in Disney Magic- we have had some great things happen there). Bumbershoot, a sincere thanks for your insight from your own personal experience, but while DD is kind of scary smart gifted (yes tenderdonkey I will be sure to let you know when she cures cancer- although you might be out of luck as her teachers have told us their prediction is either a star or the CEO of a major corporation) and can be overly dramatic, she is not a serious child...she is actually known as the class clown (she has been referred to as the kid most likely to wind up on a sitcom or funniest home videos)...and she loves Santa.

How? How do you expect Disney to warn parents about that one specific thing and doing so without the kids finding out? Right now, there is construction going on every single day. And right now, it is absolutely no secret. A bit of research would tell you that all of Toontown is being taken apart. At some point, something someone loves is going to be taken apart.

You had the option of not taking the train at all that day. But I think it's a stretch to think Disney had a responsibility to let parents know that those particular buildings were going to come down on that day in order to prevent some sensitive kid from throwing a tantrum. If your daughter is as smart and precocious as you say she is, she should be able to understand a realistic explanation as to what's going on.

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

How? How do you expect Disney to warn parents about that one specific thing and doing so without the kids finding out?

I think an email or a text message would be fine.

 

[mdsoccermom]

I think an email or a text message would be fine.

Seriously? You want them to actually send emails or texts to every single family on resort property? How about the people who are thinking of going for the day and don't have reservations? Or the guests staying off property who bought only tickets? Or the off property guests who bought tickets through a place like Undercover Tourist? How will you notify them? What about the people that don't have access to email, or text? How far in advance are you going to tell them?

And should Disney do this for every ride and attraction being taken apart? Because while Mickey and Minnie's houses are favorites of some people, there are other attractions that mean more to others.

 

[Tink888]

I think Disney does a pretty decent job with construction. They put something up. New attractions bring vitality to the park and I really don't want to see ticket prices go up just so Disney can put up elaborate facades when doing construction.

Very simple solution to this for those who are bothered. Don't ride the train.

Or, just embark at Main Street Station and disembark at the Frontierland station. Get yourself a turkey leg or Mickey ice cream bar, be glad that something like this is the worst thing in your life to complain about and enjoy the rest of your vacation.

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

Seriously? .

no...I was being the opposite of serious.

 

[ktlm]

I would say some sort of sign posted at the train station on the days when the visible tear down is taking place. It could easily be done in a manner not noticable to the 3-6 year old set (many of whom can't read yet anyway).


Good one MikeandReneePlus5!

 

[MonoManBlue]

I would say some sort of sign posted at the train station on the days when the visible tear down is taking place. It could easily be done in a manner not noticable to the 3-6 year old set (many of whom can't read yet anyway).


Good one MikeandReneePlus5!

Question......so your "gifted" daughter wants to ride the train....you see the sign.....who wins?

 

[ktlm]

Question......so your "gifted" daughter wants to ride the train....you see the sign.....who wins?

I win....because I know that all I have to mention is that it is time to ride the Peter Pan ride again (even if we have ridden it multiple times already), and she will stop dead in her tracks and head that direction. Used to, I could have done the same thing by saying it was time to go see Minnie's house... Those 2 things, or any type of Princess visit are(were) the things at MK that can instantly divert her from anything else.


And in anticipation of the obvious question from probably the next poster, yes DD can read...but I don't expect her to notice that type of sign while at WDW any more than she notices signs cautioning people with back problems or pregnancy they probably should not ride, or the sign saying there is no availability at any of the MK restaurants for that day. There are too many other things to look at.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

So Disney is suppose to go to the time and effort to make and place signs each day just so someone's kid doesn't lay eyes on a construction site?

Personally it doesn't seem that hard to me...If you know it is going to be a problem take the initiative, don't expect someone or some company to make sure everything is perfect for you. If seeing the construction is going to ruin the magic for you or your kid, do not ride the train or get off of it before it gets to the toontown station.

It's not like Disney hides the fact this construction project is going on so anyone who has done a little research can figure this out. If you haven't done research then you have no one but yourself to blame.

 

[KellyNY]

I would say some sort of sign posted at the train station on the days when the visible tear down is taking place. It could easily be done in a manner not noticable to the 3-6 year old set (many of whom can't read yet anyway).


Good one MikeandReneePlus5!

Are you sure they cannot read? I was reading at 3.5. And your "gifted" kid definitely should read at 5.

About reading signs, I was reading every single sign when I was a kid, it is interesting for kids, regardless of where they are.

 

[ktlm]

Are you sure they cannot read? I was reading at 3.5. And your "gifted" kid definitely should read at 5.

Hello...did you read my post 2 above and 20 minutes before yours? My kid who has been 5 for only a matter of days does read, as I have aleady stated....as I knew to expect an attack on that.

 

[KellyNY]

Hello...did you read my post 2 above and 20 minutes before yours? My kid who has been 5 for only a matter of days does read, as I have aleady stated....as I knew to expect an attack on that.

Just saw it, and did you see what I said about other kids.
You are attacked because suggestion to make a sign is conroversial to the fact of keeping it quiet, don't you see it? See what a problem you created with this white lie? Sure it is your business and your kid but do not expect the rest of the world to band over for that.

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

Wow, just wow. I am amazed at what people get worked up over.

 

[lugnut33]

Can we actually confirm that Disney did indeed tear to shreds Mickey and Minnie's houses? They usually never tear anything up because it might be needed at a later date. I wouldn't be surprised it they disassmeble the house and put it storage.

 

[spacemountainmom]

I win....because I know that all I have to mention is that it is time to ride the Peter Pan ride again (even if we have ridden it multiple times already), and she will stop dead in her tracks and head that direction. Used to, I could have done the same thing by saying it was time to go see Minnie's house... Those 2 things, or any type of Princess visit are(were) the things at MK that can instantly divert her from anything else.

So why didn't we divert her attention to Peter Pan instead of subjecting all the poor people around you to her 20 minute hissy fit??

 

[2 Little Mermaids]

Well I thought the video was interesting, but I am also looking forward to the new fantasyland. With all the rehab in the world already, they had to leave the railway alone. Think of the amount of people who are exhausted and want to get back to the main gate from frontierland. Besides you can also see the construction from Dumbo. How many people would be upset if Dumbo was a shut down so you couldn't see the construction.