CRO: Mad, angry, upset, violated, cheated...

[eddiewells]

Atruesag- I take it you only read the first post then decided to reply? Read on and you found out it was all for laughs. Just a little hint for next time....read it all before venting.

 

[disneyag]

Way to go, Peter Pirate!!!!!!

 

[SeaSpray]

I feel that my "home" here on the DIS boards is right here, the Resorts Board! We are laughing at OURSELVES, no one else. So please...if you feel we are laughing at YOU... We aren't!

The Resorts board is the one board where I feel totally comfortable posting and where many, many members try to help each other to find out inside info on the resorts, what the "best" room or area is, what building not to stay in, and yes, even how to get a good rate, if/when available. If that wasn't our intention, NO ONE would be getting the great rates that I see people posting about all the time, people wouldn't be coming back and thanking other posters for the great info they shared, and I would NOT have spent the time I did in creating a CBR-specific web site who only other vacation-planners would be interested in. Unlike my original "Family vacations" site, this CBR site was created by me to help out people here on the DIS boards I love doing it, don't get me wrong... But please, don't feel offended if you read this thread and think you see yourself here.

Peter Pirate exaggerated SO BADLY that I'm sure no one here is even close to being like that.....!!

 

[kozmo]

oh for pity sake peter pirate,i almost had a stroke when i started reading your post,as soon as it started ,my friends sisters mother=in-law,i practically flipped out ,then just KNEW it had to be a joke,but i was just hoping with all my heart it ws -cause YA NEVER KNOW!!!!!Ya know what i mean?????Just imagine cro has been dealing with me for over 20 yrs and i know they love me

 

[cindyfan]

FUNNY

But WAIT.......$169 at GF concierge.......and DD is on the phone ....
Give me that phone......I got to make a call !!!!!

Thanks, I needed a good laugh after such a long day !

 

[soccerchick]

If you want to see flaming, I can point you to two other boards I frequent (one trade, one support) that do some HORRIBLE flaming. The DIS Board is awesome! Please don't be afraid to post, -- or laugh!

I've been addicted to this board since I found it in January and I love it-- I don't know what I would have done without it for our March '02 trip.

The people on this board are extremely generous with their knowledge and time. I have received some amazing info in lengthy(!) posts, especially considering the search function was often down. I know many of these veterans were answering questions that they have probably answered 20 times already.

To all of you who have helped Soccerchick directly or indirectly-- I send a great big, flaming THANK YOU!!!

 

[atruesag]

Regarding my previous reply - was pretty sure Peter's comment was a joke --- but on a regular basis most if not all of what Peter said actually is said to C/M regarding room reservations. Sometimes two or three times by the same person.

 

[Sorcerer]

Way to go Peter! I wouldn't worry about hurt feelings...when folks post (on any board here on the DIS) about their "bad" experiences with Disney, be it CRO, TDS, etc. no-one stops to think about how those posts hurt CMs feelings. And most of the time those "bad" experiences are simply the result of unreasonable expectations!

CMs do read ALL of the boards here on the DIS, and there have been many hurt feelings as a result of unreasonable criticisms. If there have been hurt feelings as a result of this post, then those folks need to stop a minute and identify WHY their feelings are hurt. Could it be that the original post hit a little too close to home? And if that's the case, then those folks need to take a step back and reevaulate their expectations from Disney.

 

[WDWalways]

I also truly hope your post is a joke because there is NO WAY ON EARTH you or anyone else except for a Disney employee or someone in the travel business could ever expect to get Grand Floridian Concierge level for $169.00 per nt. That is less than half price and the only people that I know of that get half price - and only half price, not more - on room rates on site is Disney employees and travel industry employees (like myself.) And if you truly think the CRO res agents are rude, you must get the same "rude" agent everytime you call. The only complaint I have about the CRO res agents is they never seem to know too much about what's new with discounts and/or rates but they always check for me anytime I come across that problem and they are always very polite. But as they say, to each his own.

 

[eeyore0062]

Great reply, as always, Sorcerer!!!!

 

[Peg]

I never thought I would need Depends on this board, but thanks to Peter I should buy stock in the company...hmmmmmmmmm, wonder if that would be enough to get a good discount?? Oh well,.........

Peg

 

[CarolA]

That was too funny.!

I wish it was not true. I was standing line at Hertz the other day (Not in Orlando) and the man in front of me was SCREAMING at the agent that even though he reserved a subcompact he had only done it because he had read on some internet site that you always got upgraded since they had very few of these. Well, guess what they had a subcompact and wanted him to take it. We were howling at this man (and he then yelled at us which made us laugh more!) It got funnier! We get out to the cars and he has a wife and two kids and enough luggage for 10 people and his wife is letting him have it! SHe is NOT going to sit with the luggage in her lap etc.... We hated to leave this comedy show. The best part was that Hertz upgraded me to a luxury to make up for my long wait while BOZO made a fool of himself! Honey goes farther than vinegar!

For those of you who got offended I am truly amazed! This was not at all offensive. Even if it had been true the only person who should have worried about our reaction was Peter Pirate.

 

[figment95]

That Hertz story is hysterical! My mom always says' "you catch more flies with honey." I about fell out of my chair laughing. I worked in customer service for many years and I think I remember that guy!

 

[rlyrehc]

Finally...I got to the last page. As I was reading these new pages popped on-twice!!!! I noticed that the original poster was Peter Pirate and at the end of the first line I thought--Oh no, he's lost it. By the end of the second line I was laughing and when Wish Upon A Star started complaining I was lol. These boards beat a good sit-com any day. My hat's off to you, Peter Pirate.

 

[Peter Pirate]

Thank you all...But wait, could there be more? Stay tuned!!!

 

[Villain Dude]

But I'd tell ya what... If I was on the other end of that phone from pete, I'd would've knocked 'em in his jar...maybe twice...LOL.
Pete, I like your humor!

Dude

 

[DisGo2Girl]

Cute Pete - point taken - sometimes we fail to "remember the Magic"! But I must say, these boards are a good place to vent. Maybe we should have a separate board just for that?

 

[Sandiebean]

This is hysterical! I had a *friend* reading this post over my shoulder, and she was getting worked up, and saying things like *How dare they?* * He IS always right, as the customer*... I would take it to HER boss. etc. LOL I don't know which I found funnier.. the post.. or my friend's response to it. When I explained he was talking tongue in cheek.. she got mad, and went home.

Sandie

 

[Nuts4Disney]

ROTFL, Pirate Pete! Thanks!

 

[SuiteDisney]