Has Disney Set The Bar Too High?

[SanFranciscan]

I read this site on at least a semi-regular basis. I am posing this question in the Disney For Adults section because I have noticed that it is always adults who are angry at Disney, even when the trip was taken for the supposed benefit of children who had a lovely time at Disney, at least when their parents weren't pitching a fit.

I have seen a number of threads here stating that Disney raises people's expectations, starting with when the reservations are taken with promotions such as "Year of a Million Dreams" and What Are You Celebrating?" and then failing to live up to those expectations. As you can imagine, these threads are full of angry posts. My first question is, therefore, do you think that Disney has set the bar too high?

To be honest, I am not good at the social graces. Which leads to my next question. If I bring a friend or family member to Disney World or Disneyland to honor that person in some way, isn't that person then my guest? Aren't I then the hostess at Disney? What can I do to make sure that I am giving the starr treatment to the person that I want receiving it on Disney property? I really feel that it is up to me to make sure that my guest is having a good time. The cast members really can't be counted on to treat everybody there as special. If everybody is special, doesn't that mean that nobody is special?

What do you do for those who are special to you when you treat them to Disney? I understand if you say that you pay for those you treat, and you are right. Yet Disney cast members are right to say that they gave what you paid for, and that is clearly not cutting the mustard with many posting on Disboards.

 

[tinkergrumpybuns]

it is always adults who are angry at Disney, even when the trip was taken for the supposed benefit of children

I have seen a number of threads here stating that Disney raises people's expectations, , do you think that Disney has set the bar too high?

If I bring a friend or family member to Disney World or Disneyland to honor that person in some way, isn't that person then my guest? Aren't I then the hostess at Disney? What can I do to make sure that I am giving the starr treatment to the person t

What do you do for those who are special to you when you treat them to Disney?

OK, lots of questions here. I think about everyone I've met who is a first time disnsey person falls into 2 categories... one who is excited to plan, and one who just shows up and expects it to preplan your every nano second and it will be everything you want. ( I've done trips with both.)

My plan, I find out every thing that is available that time from hotel to meal up dates to EMH"s etc. I try to involve the person going in planning.
If they've never been I give them over to allears, and get them a birnbaum... so so overwhelming, and lots of visuals.

I always count in a day for rest and just some down time at the resort.
Lets face it, sometimes I need a little less zippety do da and a little relax at the pool.

So, be honest with each other. Make a list of the parks and the things that you both want to do, don't want to and Maybe's. If you have short kids, measure them and avoid the disappointment factor.

Meals. Look them over and pick a number if you are making ADR
s and be really flexible. If you are doing hoppers this will not be a problem , otherwise , plan your park days by where you are eating so you have plenty of time to make it there.

So, if you've been and know that this attraction is not your cup of tea, well, then negotiate.

Print out some park maps and lay out a route if you have to, fast passes..
bring them up to speed on the lingo so they are prepared.

Then RELAX. Be flexible, hit all the parks you want and then have time left over to go back for things you missed or want to revisit.

Going in as the commander in chief is , iMHO wrong. I've done this many times and now the CIC is the EX . It's too controlling, and really annoying.
It discounts your likes and needs , and is exhausting.

My plan... I have a list of what we want to do in each park and outside of parks. If we have any special meals , hopefully that is already taken care of. wdwdine is programmed in my cell.

We plan the first day by how we feel after landing. We grab a meal after check in, check out the room, and honestly say how much energy we have ( we are often at he airport at 5am. and up at 3.)

Then we look at he weather for the week and check in at the end of every day to decide our plan for the next day. Also consider your emh. I try to hit AK on a cooler or wet day.

Hope that helps!

 

[Businessgypsy]

I am posing this question in the Disney For Adults section because I have noticed that it is always adults who are angry at Disney, even when the trip was taken for the supposed benefit of children...I really feel that it is up to me to make sure that my guest is having a good time...

In nearly three dozen trips, I've never seen an angry adult at Disney - as long as they weren't with kids.

As an adult, your guest manufactures their own happiness (or not). It's up to you to release any responsibility you feel for micro managing another adult's mood. Your good deed began and ended with an all expenses paid invite. Just listen to my brainless friend Alfred E. Neuman's timeless advice: "What, me worry?" Have a great time!