How To Decide Which WDW Moderate Resort To Book

[VillainFavs]

I think the problem is when you start a show by introducing yourself as an "expert" and then give wrong information. My take is then I don't trust anything. If I hear one piece of information that I know for a fact to be completely wrong, it calls into question--at least in my mind--all other information given. I'm certainly not going to go to a travel agent that I feel is giving out wrong information. I'm not going to recommend them to friends or family. That's not the image you want to put forth.

One thing if you're having a casual conversation/debate about what you like/don't like about certain things. Another if it's meant to be an informative show that's obviously not up to date.

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

I thought the show was a great general overview of the moderate resorts - how they differ from deluxe or value and from each other - and included relevant comments about their personal experiences with each. I recall Kevin mentioning several times that it had been some time since they had visited and apologizing if the information was out of date. If my interest in booking a moderate was piqued by this podcast, I would then go to my travel agent or do some research on my own to find out specifics about particular resorts that are of importance to me. I would be bored stiff by a podcast that just read a list of details. I enjoy the conversational tone of this show and have found the episodes thus far to be informative and fun.

Laurie

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Don't experts not get things wrong sometimes as well? - I think for the vast majority of things they get right, a few missteps can be overlooked.

 

[KingLlama]

Don't experts not get things wrong sometimes as well? - I think for the vast majority of things they get right, a few missteps can be overlooked.

Sorry, but I pay good money for this podcast, so it should be perfect.

 

[pjweaver]

I think the problem is when you start a show by introducing yourself as an "expert" and then give wrong information. My take is then I don't trust anything. If I hear one piece of information that I know for a fact to be completely wrong, it calls into question--at least in my mind--all other information given. I'm certainly not going to go to a travel agent that I feel is giving out wrong information. I'm not going to recommend them to friends or family. That's not the image you want to put forth.

One thing if you're having a casual conversation/debate about what you like/don't like about certain things. Another if it's meant to be an informative show that's obviously not up to date.

I really want to argue over this, but I can't. My only rebuttal is to say they know how to help in booking resorts and planning your vacation.

They may not know ever little thing that happens, but they know more than most people ever will. I hate defending the Dis staff, but I am realistic. There are 26 resorts and 6 parks to cover, and all of them are changing something. Add to that the 4 hours waiting on hold to book a single vacation because free dining comes out and trying to run a company at the same time.

I am done. I don't like cabbage so I don't eat it. Use Dreams Travel or don't. Watch the podcasts or don't. to whine about what they say like a 12 year old girl with sand in her bathing suit on a webpage they made is akin to complaining to a doctor that after your surgery you had sutures.

I don't belong to the Dream's business or WDW info, and if some mod want's to ban me I will find a way to deal, but to expect the show members to know everything is ridiculous. Stop the whining and either take their opinions and critiques or don't. To most WDW guests they provide more information than any place I have found. for those of us who watch regularly, well there is a reason we watch regularly.

Don't like the info, don't watch and go do it for yourself. Don't cry over someone else not doing your work for you.

 

[pjweaver]

Sorry, but I pay good money for this podcast, so it should be perfect.

Oh my God, the did the review of Pop Century and got the menu wrong. I want my money back.

Sorry, sarcasm doesn't translate well on the interweb

 

[Accident]

I'll be a little more up front. When I heard the unsure answers, it did hit me for a second on if I would refer them to someone, especially my parents..

The only thing missing from the podcast was adding a quick, "just a reminder, we always verify the current status of resorts to ensure it fits your needs when booking. Disney constantly changes and our agents have up to the minute company resources to ensure nothing is overlooked"... That's an expert way to approach disney. nobody can remember the 5001 things changing at disney and when it will happen or what got canceled or delayed or just no longer there...

It just wasn't expressed and while that fits in the context of the unplugged webcasts, it has a doesn't sit well feeling on the expert podcast.

EDITED TO ADD: This is also a PR tool for someone thinking of trying to book themselves. "wow, even they need to keep checking", maybe I do need to use a TA.

 

[VillainFavs]

I'll be a little more up front. When I heard the unsure answers, it did hit me for a second on if I would refer them to someone, especially my parents..

The only thing missing from the podcast was adding a quick, "just a reminder, we always verify the current status of resorts to ensure it fits your needs when booking. Disney constantly changes and our agents have up to the minute company resources to ensure nothing is overlooked"... That's an expert way to approach disney. nobody can remember the 5001 things changing at disney and when it will happen or what got canceled or delayed or just no longer there...

It just wasn't expressed and while that fits in the context of the unplugged webcasts, it has a doesn't sit well feeling on the expert podcast.

This exactly. If you put yourself out as an expert, you should be sure of your info. It's hard with Disney. So a little disclaimer to that effect would go a long way.

If you state things as fact that are wrong, it doesn't paint you in a good light...

 

[pjweaver]

They also didn't tell me that Small World would be down for several hours on my last trip.

Thanks Kathy for ruining my trip.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

Was just re-watching the show, and I just have to say I have always agreed with Tracey about the Pepper Market Food Court at Coronado Springs, so she's not alone in not really caring for it - although we may be the only 2 I know, since everybody always tells me they love it, like she said they do to her. I'll admit I have not been there in a very long time, but I gave it 2 tries, and did not like it either time. I will also agree that a lot of the food I saw when I went did not appeal to me, but a lot of what I saw when I went was "Mexican inspired", and I am not personally a fan of that type of cuisine, just my taste. The other remark I remember making the 1st time I went in the mid-90's was that "if I need a Birnbaum's guide to find my lunch, I'm OUT" (the card they gave you to be stamped/charged for items had a "map" of different stations's locations. I got so frustrated "foraging" for my food (great descriptive word, Tracey!) I gave up at one point. I also remember several in my party asking why we needed "servers" if we had to order/get/bring back our own food AND even 1st soft drink (they did bring refills, and clear at the end - but we would have done both ourselves if they had not been there), so we felt like even though we did MOST of the work ourselves, we still should tip, not like a food court - have no idea is this has changed at all since I went.

Like I said - others I've talked to through the years seem to love it, I did not, and just wanted to say I agree with her comments - different strokes, as always.

 

[limabeanmom2003]

I think listeners hear rants and criticism on the podcast by some of the podcast team and then find it easy to be critical themselves on public forums about the podcasts. The dis unplugged podcast, specifically, tells it like it is, and we appreciate that. If the restaurant was lousy, they tell us. If the cast member messed up, they report it to us. That's why people listen. We trust the dis to give it to us straight.

 

[Madhat1985]

I thought the episode was pretty good. I'm looking forward to next weeks...I do hope they do in the future resort specific episodes.

 

[PlutoFan10]

I just finished listening and enjoyed it very much -- both deluxe and moderates. Thanks for doing this show -- i will continue to watch!

 

[Justin91]

I thought the show was a great overview of Moderates.

One thing, it is easy to criticize a podcast and it is sometimes tempting to listen and say "aha" at something that was incorrect or not up to date. Especially if it is something we know for sure having just been there or have some special knowledge or info. Humans like to show off that knowledge. The correct thing to do would be to "write to the editor" so to speak and let them know a simple mistake was made. No big deal. But, You do not question their professionalism based on a minor oversight. Yes, they are experts for Disneyworld travel, but there are so many facets to Disneyworld travel that there are going to be oversights. I also do not think there has to be a disclaimer attached to every opinion or everything they say. It is common sense, we are all human and we are going to make mistakes.

 

[brich330]

I don't comment on the boards much, but having followed the podcasts for several years now this has got to be one of best first world problems I've ever heard of. Everyone has the right to have a opinion, but to seriously to rant on this. Pete, John, and the rest of his team have for several years now provided a free podcast while maintaining a business not to mention there charity work. Small errors are common with any kind of podcasts and should be expected. Once again everyone is allowed their on opinions however some opinions are based purely on entitlement.