Disney park confusion

[dan40]

This is me, when someone confuses Disneyland with Walt Disney World.

 

[low-key]

or they are at a WDW Resort, get in a bus and say "is this going to WDW"

 

[Nancyg56]

LOL! I know, I just cannot comment when I hear it, it will go nowhere positive.

 

[Parker Clan]

Along similar lines me and my friend got frustrated with another friend of ours who was convinced there were 5 parks in WDW.. We listed her the four parks and the water parks but she was convinced there were 5. Then we realized she thought Universal was included in that. I've had several people who haven't gone in a looong time think Universal is the same as Disney. Total newbs

 

[rastahomie]

Here's a mnemonic I teach to noobs:

Disneyworld has an O, R, L, and a D, just like FLORIDA.

Disneyland has an L, A, and an N, just like CALIFORNIA.

 

[L&Lfan]

It doesn't really bother me because I realize most (not all) people who do that are not into Disney like I am, therefore these things aren't that significant to them. Kind of like I have no idea who's playing in the Super Bowl or what films/actors are nominated for Oscars which I'm sure would make a sports fan or movie buff shake his head. I couldn't care less...


And even folks who post here who I would assume are more in tune with the resort details, write things such as Cinderella's Castle (as opposed to Cinderella Castle). O'Hana's ('Ohana) and Bippity Boppity Boutique (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique).

 

[jdb in AZ]

Along similar lines me and my friend got frustrated with another friend of ours who was convinced there were 5 parks in WDW.. We listed her the four parks and the water parks but she was convinced there were 5. Then we realized she thought Universal was included in that. I've had several people who haven't gone in a looong time think Universal is the same as Disney. Total newbies

Yep, and they keep asking where to find Harry Potter, and won't believe a cast member who tries to tell them otherwise.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

or they are at a WDW Resort, get in a bus and say "is this going to WDW"

"Which bus takes us to Universal?"

 

[diznygirl]

It doesn't really bother me because I realize most (not all) people who do that are not into Disney like I am, therefore these things aren't that significant to them. Kind of like I have no idea who's playing in the Super Bowl or what films/actors are nominated for Oscars which I'm sure would make a sports fan or movie buff shake his head. I couldn't care less...


And even folks who post here who I would assume are more in tune with the resort details, write things such as Cinderella's Castle (as opposed to Cinderella Castle). O'Hana's ('Ohana) and Bippity Boppity Boutique (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique).

Makes sense. But if you were spending money on tickets to the Super Bowl, would you find out who was playing? Instead of just showing up? If you aren't interested you probably won't go at all.

But at WDW there are lots of people spending $$$ there that are mad they can't ride the Harry Potter ride. Seriously? These are things you have to find out before you get there.

 

[cabanafrau]

Heaven forbid some tourists have a minor bit of confusion/slip of the tongue about a theme park resort.

 

[dan40]

Heaven forbid some tourists have a minor bit of confusion/slip of the tongue about a theme park resort.

I once wore my Sylvester "Theattle" (Seattle) shirt while walking around Epcot. You should have seen the stares I got!!!

 

[Hikergirl]

Makes sense. But if you were spending money on tickets to the Super Bowl, would you find out who was playing? Instead of just showing up? If you aren't interested you probably won't go at all.

But at WDW there are lots of people spending $$$ there that are mad they can't ride the Harry Potter ride. Seriously? These are things you have to find out before you get there.

Not really, not all people go to the level of research as others. Some people really do just show up at a theme park, grab a map and go. Some people are even ok with finding out they are at the "wrong" park, but still manage to enjoy themselves

 

[cabanafrau]

Not really, not all people go to the level of research as others. Some people really do just show up at a theme park, grab a map and go. Some people are even ok with finding out they are at the "wrong" park, but still manage to enjoy themselves

For my money the level of research required to visit Disney parks anymore, even for veterans, is nowhere near commensurate with the experiences offered, particularly at the prices charged. If I'm paying those prices and doing all the research and taking the time to pre-book that much of my visit and arrive at my monorail resort only to find that the monorail is unavailable for my convenience many hours of the day without any effort on Disney's part to notify me ahead of time about routine maintenance I don't find that acceptable, or my duty to monitor the internet daily before my visit to keep abreast of. Notably I have to broaden my search to the internet, because if I relied solely upon the official website of the "world class resort" itself I would be hardpressed to reliably trust information provided is up to date or easily sussed out.

 

[smiths02]

DH I were on a splurge anniversary vacation (3 nights) at the Polynesian-Club level! Anyhow, we get on the monorail and one lady is there with her son telling a "newbie" all the insider info. She got to the part where she explained that people staying at the Polynesian are really stupid for spending that money when you can just stay at AllStars like her and hop over to the Poly pool.
My husband was trying to quietly ask me if that was true, and I just had to bite my tongue.

 

[smiths02]

Not really, not all people go to the level of research as others. Some people really do just show up at a theme park, grab a map and go. Some people are even ok with finding out they are at the "wrong" park, but still manage to enjoy themselves

My problem is the ones who think they know...like my example of hopping to the Poly pool.

Seriously, is there any city you would vacation in and then just show up at a hotel you are not staying at and use the pool?

 

[cabanafrau]

My problem is the ones who think they know...like my example of hopping to the Poly pool.

Seriously, is there any city you would vacation in and then just show up at a hotel you are not staying at and use the pool?

Yutzes in Vegas have been known to try stuff like that from time to time.

 

[dan40]

Seriously, is there any city you would vacation in and then just show up at a hotel you are not staying at and use the pool?

Some all-inclusive resorts (such as in PV, Mexico) do this, but charge $40 US for the day, and it's a one-time use. They'll give you a temporary wrist band to wear while you're using their facilities.

 

[Hikergirl]

My problem is the ones who think they know...like my example of hopping to the Poly pool.

Seriously, is there any city you would vacation in and then just show up at a hotel you are not staying at and use the pool?

A city, no but I could see how some would assume that if they are staying at a WDW resort they could use the pools at all the resorts. And who knows, maybe they were told things by "experts". Everyone's research level is different. I've been to many places where I didn't do research other than the hotel and a few things to do, but I'm definitely a go with the flow vacationer.
I don't hold it against people for being wrong, I've been going to WDW for years and I still get things wrong.

Of course if someone is going to be witchy about knowing it all when they don't, I could see the issue.

 

[smiths02]

A city, no but I could see how some would assume that if they are staying at a WDW resort they could use the pools at all the resorts. And who knows, maybe they were told things by "experts". Everyone's research level is different. I've been to many places where I didn't do research other than the hotel and a few things to do, but I'm definitely a go with the flow vacationer.
I don't hold it against people for being wrong, I've been going to WDW for years and I still get things wrong.

Of course if someone is going to be witchy about knowing it all when they don't, I could see the issue.

My problem is that she positioned herself as the "expert" because she has been multiple times. She just assumed policies that aren't correct and was then telling other people about it.

 

[Jennasis]

Can't tell you how many times I've heard someone talk about taking the monorail to Universal.

To be fair, sometimes DH and I will walk around the parks knowingly spouting misinformation just for kicks. During parades we've been known to shout a hello to "Stootch!" or crow about riding The Runaway Train etc.