Complaint? Disney is to stressful and complicated

[Aliceacc]

This poll shows that, out of 288 people polled, only 16 -- that's about 1 in 18-- felt that there was too much to do and too little time. So about 17 out of every 18 people don't feel that way.

90-- less than a third--- felt that FP+ forces you to plan. So over 2/3 of the people polled don't feel that way.

only 41-- just about one in seven-- felt that ADRs force you to plan. So close to 6 out of every 7 don't feel that way.

only 26-- less than one in ten-- felt that Disney is too complicated. So more than 9 out of 10 people don't feel that way.

only 34 out of that 288 -- about one in 8--felt that you have to make every second count because of the cost. So about 7 out of every 8 people polled don't feel that way.

Only 45-- approximately one in six-- felt that Disney is Packed and too busy. So approximately 5 out of 6 people polled don't feel that way.

And 141-- close to half-- felt that Disney is not stressful.

Funny, the way I say it, it sounds as though Disney is getting an overwhelming vote of approval here.

But if you want, I can spin the same statistics the other way:

Out of 288 people who spend time on a message board that's all about planning a Disney vacation, Over half had a major complaint about their destination. The primary complaint is that a Disney World vacation forces you to pre-plan every aspect of your vacation. Over 130 of those who chose to answer the survey -- just over 45%-- listed as their biggest complaint the fact that a Disney vacation "forces you to plan." So almost half the people who answered would prefer not to plan their meals six months out and the time they would ride the major rides 2 months out.

Forty five of those responding listed as their major complaint the fact that "Disney is packed and is too busy." Apparently even planning things half a year ahead of time still doesn't mean you'll be able to relax and enjoy your vacation. As a result, even with all that planning, 16 people stated as their major complainte the idea that there was "Too much to do, and too little time." This, on a vacation that's all about free time.

Then, to add insult to injury, Disney prices have again risen. So it's no surprise that 34 of those responded listed as their first complaint the idea that "You have to make every second count because of the cost." Doesn't sound like much of a vacation to me.

As for me, I don't find it stressful at all. It's a vacation in a theme park. It's only as stressful as you make it. And this poll, like so many others, can say exactly what you want it to say.

In the words of Mark Twain,slightly edited for the Disboards: ""There are three kinds of lies: lies, darn lies and statistics."

 

[MillauFr]

I guess I don't understand how Disney is "stressful". Sure it is not sitting on a beach for a week doing nothing but compared to the pressure cooker of work it is a breeze. No one calling every 5 minutes asking the status of a task, work piling up, non-stop meetings, etc.

 

[Angel Ariel]

My actual vacation at WDW is not stressful. I do feel stress in the planning before the vacation, despite being quite type A and loving to plan in general. ADRs are one thing, FP+ is a level of planning I am not finding enjoyable.

Again, though, my actual vacation time at Disney is not stressful. I choose to do the planning I do, even though it can be stressful before the trip, because it makes the actual trip itself very NOT stressful.

 

[JennyMP03]

I don't find it stressful because I enjoy planning. It's exhausting once I get there just because there is so much walking and so many things to do. I love that, though! I went on a cruise once and was bored. I slept until 10 AM because there was nothing I wanted to do.

I entirely understand and sympathize with those that find this level of planning stressful, however. It is definitely not for everyone! But I do think those who go to WDW and "wing it" often enjoy themselves just fine. If there's any stress in planning, I often create it for myself by deciding everything must be just so.