I just talked to my brother on the phone - he's in Florida

[Safari Steve]

I have an Uncle like that. They went once and didn't do anything that had "a line"... not a long line.... any line at all. I asked my poor cousins what they thought of the park, they said "we didn't do anything exciting or fun." I asked, "Did you ride Splash Mountain?" they said "What?" I asked, "What did you do?" They said, "That treehouse thing... and the train." My Uncle refused to do anything that he even thought had any line whatsoever. There's no helping some people...

 

[MOQ3424]

He would of liked it if he knew what to do and what the good things to do. If he listened to you they would of had a great time! And HOW CAN ANY ONE HATE MK. Hate and MK in the same sentence........ not possible!

 

[freediverdude]

Good grief, if I was going to have to pay for at least one of the nights anyway, I would have at least stayed overnight and tried something else before just saying "I hate this" and leaving. Those poor kids probably are mad inside that they got yanked away from having a good time.

 

[CuteKatCar]

That is just too bad. I honestly believe people should bring their children when they are toddlers....because you are hooked just by watching your child's face!!!

A good friend of mine is going in May. I've been helping her plan and she is very exciting. I want her to *love* it so much like I do. I know that while she's gone, I'll be worrying and hoping that they're loving it. I'll be so disappointed if she says her husband didn't like it that much and they won't be going back for a long time. You do want your good friends to be fanatical like you!!!


Anna

 

[3MouseMom]

We were there all last week. Did MK on Sunday 2/23 and it was mobbed. Not many lines under 60 minutes. We fast passed all we could. But I could see for someone who hadn't done any planning/research (or didn't listen lol!) that it would be overwhelming and frustrating. I had planned but was trying to be relaxed and not commando for my NON type A dh. Well, I quickly learned we need some kind of plan. Plus maybe MK on Sunday is bad. Also, it was EE day. After that, I only went to non EE parks (we could never make it early enough with 3 kids to make it worthwhile). With that strategy, we had minimal lines the rest of the week. Skipping EE parks and having a "loose" plan worked for us.

Too bad they didn't try something else--we had great times at MGM and Epcot with young children, with a lot less crowds than MK.

 

[Earstou]

I once took my SIL to Disneyland. She kept saying," where are the roller coasters?" After I took her to all the roller coaster type rides, she said, "okay, but where are the roller coasters? I want to ride a roller coaster!"
She did not enjoy the park and has never been back to either park! Oh well!

 

[Big Disney Fan]

Originally posted by Pig Pen
and they were bored.

 

[WDWorld2003]

If it was crowded with two toddlers it could be VERY overwhelming even if someone had a lot of patience. I hope he doesn't base his opinion of WDW on that one experience, especially for the sake of his kids. We always try to give things that people tell us they loved a second chance as we assume the basis for liking it must have some merit.

I know my F-I-L went to the Tetons/Yellowstone several years ago after visiting the Banff area. He didn't like it because the people at the ranger station were not helpful at all as they had been in the Canadian rockies. Now he doesn't have much good to say about the Yellowstone area - all based on a 5 minute conversation - go figure! We love the area and again, we try not to base our opinions on one experience or person.

Maybe he'll return in a few years with a different attitude - cross your fingers - or you can bring your nieces and nephews!

 

[Bill3]

Nearly everyone knows someone who either dislike WDW or find it ludicrious that anyone ever goes back. We have a good friend who went to the MK back in the mid-80s and cant understand why anyone would ever go back.Then we have the friends who won't spend the money, they spent the entire time complaining about the cost.
I'm convinced that Disney is some kind of chromosone thing. Either you become addicted(different degrees of addication) or you dont, for those of us that tend to spend our life savings going to WDW and want our ashes dumped in Bay Lake we need a DAA, Disney Addict Anonymous.

 

[Matty_Disfan]

Yeah, I think that for everyone of us that are addicted to Disney there is someone who hates it or would hate it. Admitedly it could be considered tacky and plastic and we all know how expensive it is.

I just let people like that be. My brother and I are addicts, and live for it. As far as he is concerned-if he's going to spend money on a vacation it will probably be disney.

For all those who dislike it, well they are entitled to their opinion. I just don't share it, but I understand it. I think it comes down to your outlook on a vacation: Some people just want to relax and have everything done for them, others want an adventure.

Disney is an adventure, but it can also be relaxing.

For those wanting to really relax, well Disney isn't right for them, it can get pretty hectic and you are often tired at the end of the day.

For those who want a true adventure, well WDW isn't gonna knock their socks off, they would most likely find it boring.

For those of us who want the adventure and the relaxation, well WDW fits just right.

IMHO......

 

[Gaiusrex]

It seems like some people try so hard to get their money's worth, they forget to have a good time

 

[apagano]

It's my personal philosophy that ANY vacation, whether it's Disney, Europe or New York City, is what you make of it. As the old saying goes, "bored people are boring people." WDW is not going to be everybody's cup of tea, but people who fail to plan plan to fail. You get what you give. There are a dozen other cliches I could use, but they are all true.

 

[Aubrey]

Interesting comment about placing one's "money's worth" above one's enjoyment. One of the wisest things I ever saw someone do in that regard was a friend who left a weeklong pre-paid family camping event after 4 days. I asked her if she wasn't enjoying herself and she said "oh yes, I've had fun but if I stay longer it will become less fun and I'll be tired afterwards which will spoil my memories of the fun part." She truly did enjoy it (and went back for a weekend the next year) but was wise enough to know when she had enough and she wasn't going to suffer through an unpleasant part just because she had paid for it. For those who know they are not happy at WDW, it is a wise choice to move on to other things.

 

[crazelion]

I like Disney and all. My Mom is addict. We could go every year. But I believe there's other things to do in Florida besides Disney and won't to experince it all. So we go to US, IOA which I love because I am coaster fan.

People has different views what there vacations should be. For example when I can't afford Disney I go Six Flags Over Geogia it's my all time favorite theme park.

Also believe in family parks so familys can enjoy having fun.

I know I will get slam for not saying Disney is not my favorite theme park.

 

[TINKFAN3]

To be honest my friend will find fault with everything...it wouldn't matter what it was! He thought Disney was too expensive...he thinks McDonalds is also!! I myself love Disney...why? Because it is time for just me and my family to be together and have fun. I won't have much time with them, as they grow up fast, but while they are with me we will make wonderful memories that they will cherish.

 

[Pig Pen]

Ok, I've talked to them again and I have the scoop.

I found out that my parents (WDW haters from year one) went with them. They had cancelled the ressies weeks ago because my parents thought it was ridiculous to spend $$ on a hotel when they live only 1 hour away.

If my parents went, I can understand completely why they didn't enjoy the trip.

Plus, my SIL is a dingbat so I imagine my brother was probably ready to kill someone by the end of the day. She got motion sickness just WATCHING the teacups

Anyway, they took the kids to Busch Gardens a couple days later without my parents and they had a good time.

My bro is not really that bad....

But I will still take my nephews to WDW myself when they are a little older (maybe 10-12 years old??? That seems like a good age...)

 

[sm4987]

Oh man. I would hate that. Sometimes people wonder why I don't tell my parents everything. It's so that some of the things that I want in life won't be belittled. Take your nephews when you have the chance and let them have a blast. I'm not sure if you should take your parents with you if they hate it that much.

 

[Blueberry]

This explains a lot..they were set to fail with someone along who did not like Disney to begin and letting them talk him into cancelling his ressie made it even worse...too bad, they might have liked it if they gave it a decent chance.

 

[eeyore0062]

Pig Pen... next time you go, offer to take those poor kids... otherwise they will NEVER get to enjoy the magic of a WDW vacation! Don't wait until the kids are 10 and 12... the "World" is a really magical place at ages 6 and 8!

 

[Gaiusrex]

Originally posted by Pig Pen
Plus, my SIL is a dingbat so I imagine my brother was probably ready to kill someone by the end of the day.

dingbat