Clueless questions?

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Last August at the Grand Floridian Monorail station I overheard some girl asking is this where I can get on a Disney Transport Bus?

 

[Dznefreek]

Clueless by whose definition. . . . . . maybe first time visitor would be better.

 

[DisGirlAllie]

We overheard a teenage girl who was walking with a group of people say "Hey, guys, did you know there is a ride in that big ball thingee? It's called "Space Ship Earth".

It's called s[ace ship earth? I don't get it.

 

[AJKMOM]

The point I was making is that these people walked right by the signature attraction at Epcot and didn't know what it was, and didn't bother to even read the brochure to see what they may have been missing.

I hope some of the critical people here can explain why anyone would spend thousands of dollars on a vacation to WDW and not research it at least a little.

We're not talking about a trip to the local amusement park, it's 4 very large theme parks, and many other attractions beside that. It costs a lot of money, and they don't know anything about it.

 

[goofyernmost]

The point I was making is that these people walked right by the signature attraction at Epcot and didn't know what it was, and didn't bother to even read the brochure to see what they may have been missing.

I hope some of the critical people here can explain why anyone would spend thousands of dollars on a vacation to WDW and not research it at least a little.

We're not talking about a trip to the local amusement park, it's 4 very large theme parks, and many other attractions beside that. It costs a lot of money, and they don't know anything about it.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, until someone has been there they cannot have a concept of what it is all about. In the beginning it would never occur to me that I might need to "research" an amusement park, no matter how unique I was told it was. I did look at the brochures and that told me somethings but otherwise I was clueless. I suspect that happens to a lot of people. Teenagers? Think about it...how much research do they do on anything?

It is too bad that many people miss out on a lot, not because they didn't research but because they are lacking in any powers of observation. As for "theme" vs. "amusement", unless you have seen it...there is no distinction in the definition.

 

[k5thbeatle]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, until someone has been there they cannot have a concept of what it is all about. In the beginning it would never occur to me that I might need to "research" an amusement park, no matter how unique I was told it was. I did look at the brochures and that told me somethings but otherwise I was clueless. I suspect that happens to a lot of people. Teenagers? Think about it...how much research do they do on anything?

It is too bad that many people miss out on a lot, not because they didn't research but because they are lacking in any powers of observation. As for "theme" vs. "amusement", unless you have seen it...there is no distinction in the definition.

This is an excellent point. We have known several friends, family, and co-workers who have made their first trip to WDW these past few years. It's always the same...the ones who researched it a bit and did some planning always were the ones who seemed to have a better time and reported liking WDW more than those who did little or no planning. At least that has been our observation.

 

[MommyPoppins]

Just use your ignore button people! NEVERMIND! What happened to our ignore button?????

I never thought people telling about their experiences with clueless people were rude!

I have overheard many clueless people and sometimes I'll speak up to help them out. Sometimes I don't. I don't want to look like a know-it-all and I am very shy, so I don't always come out of my shell.

The most recent and funniest clueless coversation I overheard was in the monorail. From MK to the parking lot. There was a group of adults in there with us, they were tanked. They were talking about where this monorail went, and wondering which stop to get off for Universal. DH and I looked at eachother and smiled. I wasn't about to get into how to get to universal with them since they were tanked! It was funny. I wonder how many times they went around the loop before they realized they weren't getting anywhere. lol

 

[msgrimm23]

why do things alway turn into a debate here. I like to hear stories that people tell and so what if we are talking about first timers we all where first timers and probly had questions. its fun to hear the questions and what else on here get over it and just have fun. This is part of the happiest place on earth and thats that.

 

[Freyja]

Has anyone been asked any clueless questions at WDW, or overheard them being asked? DH and I must be magnets for clueless guests. A few weeks ago, he was walking from BWV toward the IG of Epcot and encountered a couple headed towards him-"Do you know where Epcot is and how we get there?" Then they wanted to know which country the Coral Seas resturaunt was in. Boy, were they lost! Last year I was walking along the Boardwalk and encountered a couple who pointed over to the Yacht and Beach Club and asked me "Is that the Grand Floridian over there?" Then they wanted directions to the GF-it would have been so much easier if I'd just said "Yes".

That could almost have been me
Although I sort of know my way around the parks I don´t have a clue when it comes to the resorts. I´ve never stayed on-site and I´ve only visited one resort, the Contemporary.

 

[goofyernmost]

why do things alway turn into a debate here. I like to hear stories that people tell and so what if we are talking about first timers we all where first timers and probly had questions. its fun to hear the questions and what else on here get over it and just have fun. This is part of the happiest place on earth and thats that.

I think that would be because this is a discussion board. Discussions are not always when everyone has the same opinion. When opinions differ we then have debate. As long as it doesn't end up in a duel, that's the fun of it.

 

[msgrimm23]

I think that would be because this is a discussion board. Discussions are not always when everyone has the same opinion. When opinions differ we then have debate. As long as it doesn't end up in a duel, that's the fun of it.

very true i have to give you that

 

[Freyja]

Just wanted to add that in the past 2 weeks I´ve been "teaching" 2 families about Disney. Both are going on their first trip and know NOTHING. They know there´s a park in Florida called Disneysomething. Sometimes they call it Disneyland, sometimes Disneyworld. They didn´t have a clue there were more than 1 park and had originally decided to just spend 1 day at the parks. Probably even only 1/2 a day, since they said they´d probably be there around noon.

I would never expect someone who hasn´t been to Disney and doesn´t know anything about it to do a great amount of research before they leave. If you know a bit or know people who have been, you will know enough to know that you need to research and plan and you´ll know that it´s not "just another themepark".

I´ve been to themeparks in many countries of the world and have never done any research for any other park than Disney. I only did that because I had been to Disney as a kid and knew what the deal was.

I would never call people "clueless" for not knowing their way around a certain themepark/resort.

 

[Robo]

I would never call people "clueless" for not knowing their way around a certain themepark/resort.

OK, has "clueless" become some sort of mortal insult?

I assume it means someone who has no idea of the complex details of something, and (in this case) voices a question or opinion concerning that subject.

I am clueless at Nuclear Physics.

I'll live.

 

[Freyja]

OK, has "clueless" become some sort of mortal insult?

I assume it means someone who has no idea of the complex details of something, and (in this case) voices a question or opinion concerning that subject.

I am clueless at Nuclear Physics.

I'll live.

No not at all. But I don´t think you can judge people as clueless based on one question from them.

 

[doug65]

OK, has "clueless" become some sort of mortal insult?

Only to certain people SHHHH! Don't let 'em know you're talking about 'em.

I am clueless at Nuclear Physics.

Oh, my. Do your parents know?

 

[Island Mouse]

No not at all. But I don´t think you can judge people as clueless based on one question from them.

There is a difference between a clueless question and a clueless person. I think this thread relates more to the questions than the people asking them. I could be wrong, though.

 

[Robo]

Oh, my. Do your parents know?

Nope, they're clueless about it.

 

[Freyja]

There is a difference between a clueless question and a clueless person. I think this thread relates more to the questions than the people asking them. I could be wrong, though.

It really doesn´t matter in MHO. I can´t see how a question about a themepark or a resort can be clueless. But that´s just me. I´m not offended or anything, just kind of surprised

 

[Island Mouse]

It really doesn´t matter in MHO. I can´t see how a question about a themepark or a resort can be clueless. But that´s just me. I´m not offended or anything, just kind of surprised

True. The only dumb question is the one that is never asked. I think maybe instead of titling this thread "Clueless questions" it should be called, "Questions you overheard whose answers were so blatantly obvious that your first reaction was to laugh upon hearing it"

The question asking "where is the castle?" when the guest was at the end of mainstreet in plain sight of it would fall in this category.

 

[Robo]

...I think maybe instead of titling this thread "Clueless questions" it should be called, "Questions you overheard whose answers were so blatantly obvious that your first reaction was to laugh upon hearing it"

Yes, much more PC... and we MUST be PC!!!