Do People Really.......???

[DebIreland]

Hey DebIreland,
I'm so glad to see you get to go on another WDW and in the interest of saving money it's great that you can go this year when your 2 yr old is still "free" and your 9 yr old doesn't have to have an adult ticket. Way to go! Have a blast

Thanks Lizzy!! Don't think the ages of the kids is any co-incidence either! All very well planned. In fact my 9yo turns 10 in WDW during our second week so we only plan on feeding him for the 1st week while he can still order off the kids menu! Not really (obviously!! lol) but we're definitely doing the dearer meals on week 1 (not doing the Dining plan for various reasons - mostly to do with money again! )

 

[Judge Fudge]

Yes a little snippet of each but attributing to the value staying folks. So what else is new on the Dis?

Ok, now you are going to feel foolish.

The only places I stay are the values, each and every time. I considered moderate this time, then decided for as much as I'm in the room (almost never) I could spend less, stay longer, and enjoy my vacation just as much. If that makes me a slummer in the eyes of people staying in Deluxe stuff, so be it, why would I care for a second? (You obviously do, and you shouldn't so much)

If anything it was a rip on the folks complaining in the thread, just a tongue in cheek reference to this thread as a whole, designed to make people look at how silly it really is.

 

[SpectroMagic*o*]

OK, we sinners get it. Some of you never exceed the speed limit , never take an extra napkin from the restaurant's dispenser to blow your nose in later, never grab an extra crouton from the salad bar to give to your toddler while you wait for the kid's meal to arrive, never disobey a "don't walk" sign despite no traffic for miles in either direction, never speak loudly in a library, never skip to the end of a movie for fear of usurping the director's "vision", and never had a sip of alcohol as a teenager, or snuck into a drive-in movie, or grabbed a kiss by the lockers despite the "no PDA" rule, or stayed in the hotel pool after hours until someone booted you out, or told your children there was a Santa Claus, or called in sick to school or work when you were just fine, or took two coupons from a stack with a sign that said "take one."

The rest of us are sinners, criminals, thieves, scoundrels and horrible parents, doomed to spend eternity with some Maleficent-looking she-beast stoking the inferno beneath our charred feet, while you pluck harps and think deep-thoughts up there somewhere, congratulating yourself on your incomparable virtue. We are not worthy to be in your presence. Truly, we are not worthy to be in the presence of anyone who has ever been graced with your presence, or anyone related to someone like that within the degree of third-cousin.

Go in peace, and continue to sin no more and not ever no how. In the meantime, I will continue to take that extra lettuce leaf from the condiment bar and laugh maniacally as I realize the stake I am pounding deep into the heart of Disney's profit margin.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

That's great! I'm dying here laughing, I'm glad I wasnt drinking anything, it wouldve come out my nose! Hysterical, thank you for making me laugh at all this nonsense!

 

[dgaston]

DebIreland: loved your post about the Disney movies. And who says we have it all figured out? Disney to the rescue with philosophy....

 

[ElleBelle]

If anything it was a rip on the folks complaining in the thread, just a tongue in cheek reference to this thread as a whole, designed to make people look at how silly it really is.

Yes!

 

[DMRick]

We always ask for our toppings on the side..and sometimes, even when we don't they come on the side at Beaches and Cream (Disney, since that's where I was talking about). So it's pretty easy. Most of the time, they have already separated them when we get them. The roll (hey, we were charged $1.10!) is our only extra expense.

Where I come from, most burgers come with toppings already on them, so yes, it's messy to take the top bun off. Most places don't give you a fork when all you ordered is a cheeseburger and fries, so now you have to ask for, or go get a fork. Plus, both slices of cheese are likely stuck to the same patty, so if both parties want a cheeseburger...

No, it's clearly not "brain surgery" , but it seems like a whole heck of a lot of hassle to save a measly couple of bucks.

But like I said, I'm talking about me, and I know other people think differently. Difference is, I didn't have to stoop to insults to say so.

 

[Yacht Club Family]

To answer the question "Do people really take strollers that don't belong to them?" the answer is yes. Ours was taken (luckily just a $15 umbrella stroller) at the end of the day in MGM. QUOTE]

Not only do people take strollers, we had a Peg Perego stroller with us a few years ago (never will we do that again), and someone moved it from near the building it was by and used it to stand on to watch a parade. It buckled the entire carriage mechanism and ruined the stroller. We had been having dinner nearby and left shortly after the parade was over. A couple of people sitting nearby on a bench told us what happened, but said the guy just climbed down and left.

...So, yes... people do all kinds of things you wouldn't expect. Now... I wish he'd been somewhere with his 93 family members who are all staying in one room eating his salad from the condiment bar, making a sandwich from a pack of day-old buns and the melted cheese on the same bar and slurping from a found resort cup that he refilled at a restaurant instead of ruining our babies stroller.

...but that's just me.

 

[KimberlyC]

Now about the "double cheeseburger order another bun" thing, it is mentioned in "Mousesavers" under tips and tricks for saving in the parks and resorts. And, guess what? They also suggest splitting a foot long hot dog the same way!

Finally, Mr. Footlong Hotdog gets an Honorable Mention. He was feeling mighty dissed on this Dis thread.

 

[nuttylawprofessor]

I didn't care about pool hopping until I couldn't wheel my mom up to a table when we went to the pool. Actually, I didn't care about pool hopping until about 2 hours after this, when I saw several larger parties that were taking up lots of tables getting on the monorail with all of their stuff so that they could catch the evening entertainment at the MK. I hope that is the way most approach these things. I don't know.

As far as admitting pool hopping --- there was an admission of an attempted pool hop, the poster never got to the pool. Does that count?

And just because it's fun... has anyone noticed the fine print under the mug handles. None of our older CBR, WL, or AKL mugs say it, but the new Poly ones do: "Free refills until the end of your stay. Refills only at location purchased." I was going to bring it in to the park and refill it at a water fountain, but I was afraid the mugafia would cap me.

 

[jann1033]

Yes they do.

husband and i split all the time in or out of "the World"and have yet to be charged any fees
...maybe it's a regional thing but it's not in my region( or at wdw)

in wdw sometimes they split in the kitchen ( last trip, BD, Beaches) and sometimes they bring you an extra plate and you split it( last trip, Rainforest, LeCellier) but i think it's probably the server rather than the place

 

[jann1033]

Can someone post the mug refill polocy? I don't believe there is any policy prohibiting sharing or the resale of mugs, and let us assume the the buyer washes it before they use it. Hasn't buying and selling used goods become a national obsession due to ebay?

on the side of the mug by the handle it says for use at beverage islands at the resort it was purchased at during that stay. ( not reading from the mug so it might say at food court beverage islands, don't feel like going and getting the mug but really it couldn't be clearer what the intent is when you purchase the mug. so unless someone never looked at the mug nor got a drink at the beverage island ( i think at least pop had signs that said the same thing basically) it would be hard to believe they innocently bought it and thought they could use it anywhere at anytime. supposedley long ago they were for lifetime use but don't know if that was an interpretation or if that was on the old mugs)

 

[j-ariel]

I haven't done any of the stuff that the OP mentioned in the first post, but we are always strapped for money, have a hard time paying our bills, live paycheck to paycheck, etc. Completely stressed out every month over money, and there not being enough of it.

Due in part to that stress, as well as additional stresses earlier this year over my son's psychiatric hospitalization and suicide dangers, and my dad's colon cancer, I NEED a vacation at WDW for my own mental health. When the free dining plan offer came out, I booked a trip without having any way to pay for it. I took money from our paycheck that should have gone to pay bills to pay the $200 deposit to Disney that would hold our reservation. Then, I went out and got a part time job - I am a stay at home mom. I now work evenings and weekends, hardly see my husband and son....thankfully I still get to spend all day long with my 5 yr old daughter. But my job is going to pay for our trip, and looking forward to this vacation is about all that has kept me going for the past few months while I went through hell with my son.

So yeah, probably my paychecks would be more smartly put to use by supplementing my husband's income and being used to help pay our bills, but having this vacation to look forward to is keeping me grounded and strong enough to deal with the other stresses in my life.

sorry to hear about all your problems, i can only hope that you will have a wonderful trip and all will turn out ok for you in the future. Have a Disney Day. And always think "Happy thoughts" if you can.. Keep your head up, and stay strong

 

[dizcrazee]

I am also sorry you are having a tough time, bluorchid2. God bless you and I hope you have a fantastic trip.

 

[mickeyfan2]

I realize this is supposed to be funny, but to me it's just more of the same crap of assuming that anyone who stays at value is a no-class, rule-breaking, slob.

It is funny. I stay most of the time at values and I got that is was a joke.

 

[chobie]

It is funny. I stay most of the time at values and I got that is was a joke.

Maybe it was funny to me the first one thousand times I've seen an almost identical joke on the Dis when one of these threads up. But considering how tired jokes like that are to me combined with the sanctimonious comments about people who "can't afford" Disney --I'm no longer amused. JMHO.

 

[chobie]

Ok, now you are going to feel foolish.

The only places I stay are the values, each and every time. I considered moderate this time, then decided for as much as I'm in the room (almost never) I could spend less, stay longer, and enjoy my vacation just as much. If that makes me a slummer in the eyes of people staying in Deluxe stuff, so be it, why would I care for a second? (You obviously do, and you shouldn't so much)

If anything it was a rip on the folks complaining in the thread, just a tongue in cheek reference to this thread as a whole, designed to make people look at how silly it really is.

No, I don't feel foolish. Your an anonymous person with 48 posts on an internet forum. I care because this thread devolved quickly into some people telling others what they should or should not spend their money on, with the implication that the people who have to watch their budget can't make thier house payments and have no buisiness going to WDW. Comments like that are frequent here.

 

[Judge Fudge]

No, I don't feel foolish. Your an anonymous person with 48 posts on an internet forum. I care because this thread devolved quickly into some people telling others what they should or should not spend their money on, with the implication that the people who have to watch their budget can't make thier house payments and have no buisiness going to WDW. Comments like that are frequent here.

You should get off the defensive. Why let what other "anonymous" people on an Internet forum get to you like that?(Or one with "48 posts" even more) There's obviously nothing I can say to convince you to get over your feelings of inferiority, so we might as well end our discussion on this subject.

I'm glad most people have a sense of humor here, sorry you don't.

 

[chobie]

You should get off the defensive. Why let what other "anonymous" people on an Internet forum get to you like that?(Or one with "48 posts" even more) There's obviously nothing I can say to convince you to get over your feelings of inferiority, so we might as well end our discussion on this subject.

I'm glad most people have a sense of humor here, sorry you don't.

I find humor in clever and original things. JHMO. And if defending people who are not as forutnate in life as I have been makes me sound like I have feelings of inferiority to others --so be it.

 

[mickeyfan2]

And if defending people who are not as forutnate in life as I have been makes me sound like I have feelings of inferiority to others --so be it.

Thank you for all of your concern for me, but I really don't need any help defending myself. Us less fortunates still have brains and mouths and like to speak for ourselves.

 

[chobie]

Thank you for all of your concern for me, but I really don't need any help defending myself. Us less fortunates still have brains and mouths and like to speak for ourselves.

Actaully, I was more defending the people who don't read these boards and have no idea that staying at anything less than a delux makes them an automatic suspect for rule breaking. You know, the people who a trip to WDW is really a once a lifetime deal and who will never stay at the POLY and who might even stay at an off-site, God forbid. The people who don't know that they are being talked about.

Sorry, I was not clear.

However, I have seen threads were people who stay at the concierge level and witness poor behavior there also blame it on people who cannot actually afford the conceirge level but are irresponisble and max out the credit cards to stay there. So, No matter what level people stay at any boorish behavior will atributed to one having less money then those who behave properly

That was a snappy come back though.