CorbsVWL
DVC Veteran
- Joined
- May 17, 2001
- Messages
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During the past few visits to Disney World in the past 2 years, we
have made a few observations that had raised some concerns with my
wife and I.
Nothing, at first glance, that I'd consider major but things that I
would consider "Cutting Corners" related to upkeep and facilities of
resorts and parks and things I would consider very uncharacteristic
of Disney.
We also had more than one experienec with a "not-so-friendly" Cast
Member which I thought was incredibly not "disney-like".
Upon mentioning some of our observations to another Cast Member
during a casual conversation, some of our fears were re-affirmed.
This Cast Member, who had been an employee for ~15 years, told us
that what we had observed has also been seen by other guests as well
as other Cast Members.
He told us that, primarily Cast Members who had been longer term
employees, had seen an alarming change in the "Corporate Philosophy"
and were very concerned that what was at the heart of making Disney
such a magical place for guests and employees, was being compromised
or lost by "higher-ups" within the organization.
I dismissed most of this until recently when I became aware that Roy
Disney resigned from the Board of Directors and when Comcast made its
attempt at a hostile take-over.
These two highly significant events told me at least to pay attention
to things going on with Disney.
As I've looked in to things a little further, I'm convinced that
there is at least reason to be concerned.
Yesterday, Roy Disney, made a presentation to a major financial
institution that one of my siblings works at.
If you really believe in the magic of Disney as much as I, I highly
recommend you check out Roy's web site at:
www.savedisney.com
and decide for yourself whether there is reason for concern.
I'm not sure what you and I can do but I believe enough in trying to
ensure that the values and expectations that have come to be
associated with this American icon, Disney, stay intact for my family
and future generations.
Please forward this email on to anyone you know who believes in the
magic of Disney!
Chris
have made a few observations that had raised some concerns with my
wife and I.
Nothing, at first glance, that I'd consider major but things that I
would consider "Cutting Corners" related to upkeep and facilities of
resorts and parks and things I would consider very uncharacteristic
of Disney.
We also had more than one experienec with a "not-so-friendly" Cast
Member which I thought was incredibly not "disney-like".
Upon mentioning some of our observations to another Cast Member
during a casual conversation, some of our fears were re-affirmed.
This Cast Member, who had been an employee for ~15 years, told us
that what we had observed has also been seen by other guests as well
as other Cast Members.
He told us that, primarily Cast Members who had been longer term
employees, had seen an alarming change in the "Corporate Philosophy"
and were very concerned that what was at the heart of making Disney
such a magical place for guests and employees, was being compromised
or lost by "higher-ups" within the organization.
I dismissed most of this until recently when I became aware that Roy
Disney resigned from the Board of Directors and when Comcast made its
attempt at a hostile take-over.
These two highly significant events told me at least to pay attention
to things going on with Disney.
As I've looked in to things a little further, I'm convinced that
there is at least reason to be concerned.
Yesterday, Roy Disney, made a presentation to a major financial
institution that one of my siblings works at.
If you really believe in the magic of Disney as much as I, I highly
recommend you check out Roy's web site at:
www.savedisney.com
and decide for yourself whether there is reason for concern.
I'm not sure what you and I can do but I believe enough in trying to
ensure that the values and expectations that have come to be
associated with this American icon, Disney, stay intact for my family
and future generations.
Please forward this email on to anyone you know who believes in the
magic of Disney!
Chris
