Do You think DISNEY has gone down hlll the last few years?

[brunette8706]

Of course you didn't. You're always right. I'm always wrong. Pardon. My mistake.

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LOL!!!!!!!!! Sheesh, didn't mean to ruffle your feathers. LOL!

 

[WDSearcher]

OMG, so Disney cares about me going out there and not wasting my time online but if I want to do so it charges me, right? C'mon, who is creating arguments after all.

But your comment makes no sense. If Disney is trying to entice people to get offline and enjoy their vacations (which is my contention -- not something I can prove, but what I think could possibly be, in my opinion, the reasoning), what's the biggest incentive to KEEP you offline? Charging you. If it was free, you'd be hooked up from the second you stepped on property. If they WANTED you online, they'd give it to you for free. If they are trying to tempt you to "disconnect" for your vacation, they charge you to get on the computer, thereby making it less attractive.

Example. Disney WANTS you to stay on property and never leave. Their incentive for this is FREE Magical Express and FREE bus service, since you are far less likely to leave if you can't drive yourself anywhere. If Disney wanted you to rent cars or find alternate transportation, they'd charge you for ME and the busses and start competing at that level. The disincentive for bringing your own vehicle is to offer you the same services for free.

Does that make more sense?

 

[KellyNY]

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WOW! Sounds like fun! We'll miss you here, while you're enjoying yourself at Disney! Just pack any new outfits that your purchased during the beginning of summer. I guess you don't have a car huh? I was going to tell you to run over to the PRIME OUTLET"S across from DTD. They have great deals on Disney merchandise, and reasonable pricing on clothes! Love their coach outlet too!

Sheesh, you can't get any ADR's!? With if you change the times? Keep calling because there could be some cancelations! How long are you going for?

brunette

I am not wearing Disney clothes, lol but I may buy myself some Disney crocs or something because my 2 pairs of BCBGs really uncomfortable for the whole day of walking.
We will be there 9/2 - 9/10. I have so far Ohana ADR but not on a day I wanted and to be honest I am questioning if I want to spend $150(with tip) for 3 of us for that. I am online all the time hunting ADRs, wanted to get CG, only extremely late ADRs like 9:30 PM is available, do not need it. I will try to just walk to Tokio Dining if no result we may try Kimonos. On a bright side, less money spend on TS meals, more money left in pocket.

 

[WDSearcher]

HAHAHAHA

....and the airlines charge to check luggage because they are worried about us picking up too many pieces of luggage on our holidays.....we may hurt our backs!


A fee, is a fee, is a fee......no matter how you paint it. It's a way to "separate us from our money".....as my friend said after returning from his first WDW trip.

Pure spin!

Well of course it's a "way to separate us from our money." Of course it's spin. I didn't say it wasn't. I think I may have even said that it was kind of silly and that they'd likely be changing that soon anyway, since they have all these online apps now, that no one can get to, and that kind of defeats the purpose.

But (in my opinion, anyway) being able to get online every minute of the day is an elective when I'm on vacation. I don't WANT my office to be able to easily contact me. I don't WANT to be able to check my work e-mail. And for those that do, they have the option to purchase that service. If having to spend money on checking work e-mail is enough of a disincentive to keep my traveling partners from spending time "at work" while "on vacation", then I'm good with that.

 

[Donut23]

I am not wearing Disney clothes, lol but I may buy myself some Disney crocs or something because my 2 pairs of BCBGs really uncomfortable for the whole day of walking.
We will be there 9/2 - 9/10. I have so far Ohana ADR but not on a day I wanted and to be honest I am questioning if I want to spend $150(with tip) for 3 of us for that. I am online all the time hunting ADRs, wanted to get CG, only extremely late ADRs like 9:30 PM is available, do not need it. I will try to just walk to Tokio Dining if no result we may try Kimonos. On a bright side, less money spend on TS meals, more money left in pocket.

Croc-aholic here! I actually saw my winter/fuzzy crocs in the closet last week and thought....ahhhhhh, new season soon.....back to my FAVORITE crocs.

Don't give up! We often have good luck when we call for ADR's the same day. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your good luck!

Have a GREAT trip!

 

[KellyNY]

But your comment makes no sense. If Disney is trying to entice people to get offline and enjoy their vacations (which is my contention -- not something I can prove, but what I think could possibly be, in my opinion, the reasoning), what's the biggest incentive to KEEP you offline? Charging you. If it was free, you'd be hooked up from the second you stepped on property. If they WANTED you online, they'd give it to you for free. If they are trying to tempt you to "disconnect" for your vacation, they charge you to get on the computer, thereby making it less attractive.

Example. Disney WANTS you to stay on property and never leave. Their incentive for this is FREE Magical Express and FREE bus service, since you are far less likely to leave if you can't drive yourself anywhere. If Disney wanted you to rent cars or find alternate transportation, they'd charge you for ME and the busses and start competing at that level. The disincentive for bringing your own vehicle is to offer you the same services for free.

Does that make more sense?

I'm sorry but I believe that your statement about internet makes no sence. I do not feel Disney makes it better for me, I and many otheres do not plan to stay online all the time while on vacation but for many of us it is important to have internet connection for many reasons. And knowing that Disney is happy to charge us. Sounds like you can find answer for any Disney inconvenience but it does not work well.

 

[Donut23]

I'm sorry but I believe that your statement about internet makes no sence. I do not feel Disney makes it better for me, I and many otheres do not plan to stay online all the time while on vacation but for many of us it is important to have internet connection for many reasons. And knowing that Disney is happy to charge us. Sounds like you can find answer for any Disney inconvenience but it does not work well.

Well said.

We know he is a Disney employee - perhaps he feels it's necessary to defend the in-defensible.

 

[KellyNY]

But your comment makes no sense. If Disney is trying to entice people to get offline and enjoy their vacations (which is my contention -- not something I can prove, but what I think could possibly be, in my opinion, the reasoning), what's the biggest incentive to KEEP you offline? Charging you. If it was free, you'd be hooked up from the second you stepped on property. If they WANTED you online, they'd give it to you for free. If they are trying to tempt you to "disconnect" for your vacation, they charge you to get on the computer, thereby making it less attractive.

Example. Disney WANTS you to stay on property and never leave. Their incentive for this is FREE Magical Express and FREE bus service, since you are far less likely to leave if you can't drive yourself anywhere. If Disney wanted you to rent cars or find alternate transportation, they'd charge you for ME and the busses and start competing at that level. The disincentive for bringing your own vehicle is to offer you the same services for free.

Does that make more sense?

double post

 

[Figment632]

Why does anyone need wifi while in WDW you are on vacation. (unless you own a business I guess)

 

[Suellen]

Just a thought on the apps that are being developed and wifi. Most people who have app type phones have internet packages included with their phone service making wifi unnecessary.

I don't see much need for wi-fi in the parks ~ but we do need internet in the room as we need to check emails and DH needs to work usually at least some time on our vacations. Usually daily.

We get free internet in the room as DVC members... but we did pay before. 9.95 was a drop in the hat compared to the rest of the vacation.

 

[Donut23]

Why does anyone need wifi while in WDW you are on vacation. (unless you own a business I guess)

Very true.

It has never been a worry for us since "The Bird" started wth Southwest.

The next time, however, I have internet access.....I started a tidy little business from home (makes it easier to keep an eye on my little 90 year old mother <---who is STILL driving, bless her heart).

I will require the internet but I now have an Iphone4 and we will soon have an Ipad (for no other reason than my husband will put down my Iphone when he is home!!!)

....but that's not the point. It's a service that Disney has chosen to charge for ..... just like the Airline Fees. We don't have to check bags....but many would like to without a fee.

 

[brunette8706]

I am not wearing Disney clothes, lol but I may buy myself some Disney crocs or something because my 2 pairs of BCBGs really uncomfortable for the whole day of walking.
We will be there 9/2 - 9/10. I have so far Ohana ADR but not on a day I wanted and to be honest I am questioning if I want to spend $150(with tip) for 3 of us for that. I am online all the time hunting ADRs, wanted to get CG, only extremely late ADRs like 9:30 PM is available, do not need it. I will try to just walk to Tokio Dining if no result we may try Kimonos. On a bright side, less money spend on TS meals, more money left in pocket.

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LOL! No, I don't wear Disney clothes either, LOL! I meant that they (the Prime Outlets) have great prices on clothes. I guess I'm slooooooooowwww this morning, but didn't you say you were doing free dining? Why do you have to pay the $150? I think I'm missing something! LOL!

If you go to Kimono's try to get that $25.00 certificate at Restaurants dot com. It will only cost you $2.

I'm sure you'll have a blast!

Wish I was going!

 

[LGH1946]

I know that there are good times and bad on any vacation. But I have to say that the good has out weighed the bad for me so far. Oct will be my 21st trip. But then I have to also tell you that I am 63 yrs old. I have carried all 6 of my grandchildren at least once. But a lot of my trips have been with friends and adult relatives. Someone said they go about 6 or 8 times a yr. I would love that but I do good just to go once every 1 or 2 yrs. So I am just saying I am happy for anyone who can afford that!! When I read about these 2 week vacations or longer at the deluxe resorts, I must admit I am very envious. But I still enjoy my 4 or 5 days at the value resorts every chance I get. This year I'm getting the free counter service & snacks dining plan and I'm thankful for that. I hope everyone going this year has a great time.

 

[KellyNY]

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LOL! No, I don't wear Disney clothes either, LOL! I meant that they (the Prime Outlets) have great prices on clothes. I guess I'm slooooooooowwww this morning, but didn't you say you were doing free dining? Why do you have to pay the $150? I think I'm missing something! LOL!

If you go to Kimono's try to get that $25.00 certificate at Restaurants dot com. It will only cost you $2.

I'm sure you'll have a blast!

Wish I was going!

No way getting DP, I cannot find that many TS places I actually want to visit, lol. Ohana is $36 per person, plus tax, plus tip, maybe alittle bit less then $150 (I rounded) but still a lot.
Prime Outlets would be a heaven for me, I love shopping but getting cab there will probably eliminate savings, lol.
If I sign for Restaurants now, any chance I can get coupon right away or they mail it to me?

 

[Suellen]

Restaurant.com emails you the certificate. ALL the places at Swan and Dolphin are on there as well as some DTD.

I was surprised to find them last week.

 

[KellyNY]

Croc-aholic here! I actually saw my winter/fuzzy crocs in the closet last week and thought....ahhhhhh, new season soon.....back to my FAVORITE crocs.

Don't give up! We often have good luck when we call for ADR's the same day. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your good luck!

Have a GREAT trip!

Thank you, all I want is CG and Tokio Dining.

 

[brunette8706]

No way getting DP, I cannot find that many TS places I actually want to visit, lol. Ohana is $36 per person, plus tax, plus tip, maybe alittle bit less then $150 (I rounded) but still a lot.
Prime Outlets would be a heaven for me, I love shopping but getting cab there will probably eliminate savings, lol.
If I sign for Restaurants now, any chance I can get coupon right away or they mail it to me?

Hi!

No, the coupon is instanteous. Once you pay the fee they'll email the confirmaton, then you PRINT OUT the coupon.

 

[Donut23]

No way getting DP, I cannot find that many TS places I actually want to visit, lol. Ohana is $36 per person, plus tax, plus tip, maybe alittle bit less then $150 (I rounded) but still a lot.
Prime Outlets would be a heaven for me, I love shopping but getting cab there will probably eliminate savings, lol.
If I sign for Restaurants now, any chance I can get coupon right away or they mail it to me?

......just an idea to file in your memory bank.

If you ever want to venture off property....even just for a day.....you may want to consider renting a car.

National/Alamo is on property and easy....but often more expensive. Many of the car rental companies have nearby offices. They will pick you up and also return you to your resort - very convenient. Even better, renting locally you will avoid the extra airport fees which brings your rental down even more.

........I have always had a rental car and I can remember in my solo days taking a day off and heading out for some serious retail therapy followed my lunch with some Orlando friends. Now DH and I always have a car for convenience.

 

[brunette8706]

Restaurant.com emails you the certificate. ALL the places at Swan and Dolphin are on there as well as some DTD.

I was surprised to find them last week.

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Yes, then you print it out. The ones on Restaurant dot com are:

Garden Grove - OKAY for dinner. Personally didn't like it.

Kimono's - AWESOME! Ambiance, food, and service very good.

Shulas- Waiter EXTREMELY snooty! Didn't crack one smile, didn't check on us. NOT GOOD. Food, on the other hand was good, ambiance is nice.

Il Mulino- Ambiance looks AWESOME, little expensive, but not more than a Disney meal. Plus you have the coupon. I understand the food there is great!

All these restaurants are in the SWAN and DOLPHIN.

 

[KellyNY]

Restaurant.com emails you the certificate. ALL the places at Swan and Dolphin are on there as well as some DTD.

I was surprised to find them last week.

Thanks.