Originally posted by jiminycrick35
First of all, contrary to alot of opinions, I did not post this message just to get a rise out of everyone, and I'm schocked by the amount of name calling and insults that were posted in reply by people who claimed to be filled with so much magic.
"A troll" isn't technically name-calling. It's a term that's used internet-wide to refer to somebody whose sole purpose is to incite the masses. There are patterns of behavior these folks exhibit, and one of them is a small number of posts. Another is when those few posts cause, as you called it, a stir. Your post count is at 2, and both of those posts have left people in quite an uproar. Hence, the labeling of a troll.
Originally posted by jiminycrick35
First of all, at no time did I say that Disneyworld should be just for people with kids, and I do apologize if thats the impression I gave, but I just think that children should come first, especially ones that might be there for their first and only trip.
]The beauty of a capitalist society is that there is no restriction. If you want your child to come first, then you try your best to make that happen. Did you want that spot on the curb to watch a parade? That's fine. Then you need to stop what YOU'RE doing 2 hours in advance of the parade time, and sit there, and hold that spot for your kids. And THAT'S why those people get so peeved. With kids or without, chances are those folks have been on the curb for a LONG time - and have given up some rides for that vantage point. Had you done that, and then somebody pushed their way forward, you'd be upset too.
Anyone who shoves a kid in a character line is, in fact, a disgrace. However, there is NOTHING shameful with waiting your turn, in line, to get a character's autograph. That's as simple as a line. And quite frankly - it's quite rude that you think anybody should give that up, simply because they don't have kids. If they let all of the kids get in front of them, the adults would never get an autograph.
Originally posted by jiminycrick35
You know, I read in just about every reply about Disney being for everyone, but thats be real here. 1 week at a deluxe resort costs half as much as most people in this country make in a year, so in my opinion, a family with 3 kids that does not have the funds to go numerous times, (you know, one of the "poor unfortunate souls"),to avoid "going commando" should get some preferance over people who are there once a month. Let's face it, the average person has to be retired with no kids to afford to go multiple times a year.
Once again - you're talking about a capitalist society, and that's just NOT the way it works.
First of all, there are PLENTY of lodging options that do not include a stay at a pricey Disney resort. And if you DO want to stay at a Disney resort, there are PLENTY of options for you outside of a deluxe. There are moderate resorts, and value resorts.
And if the size of those rooms don't suit you, there's lots of nice rooms off-property that will cost you a fraction of the Disney rooms.
And furthermore, what happens in a park has NOTHING to do with hotel guests. Outside of the Extra Magic Hour - it's a level playing field at the parks. Everybody has the same chance to hold a spot for a parade, to wait in line, to get a fastpass, to see characters - the ONLY thing those experiences are dependant on are whether or not you paid your admission.
Originally posted by jiminycrick35
Secondly, for all the people who posted how polite they are and let children ahead of them, that sounds very nice but I was just there and you are in a non-existent minority. Honestly, the only people who showed us that type of courteousy, had children of their own and could relate. To be middle aged and put yourself before a 6 year old to meet a person dressed up as Goofy, so you can try and relive your childhood, is ridiculous. Think about it.
I did think about it. And I still come up with the fact that if somebody waits in line, they have every right to meet that Goofy character. And once again, if they let every 6 year old in fron tof them, they would never get to see Goofy themselves.
Not everybody sees things your way, and you need to acknowledge that. If it causes a problem for you, then maybe you'd be best to not go to Disney World.
Originally posted by jiminycrick35
And lastly, my main complaint was not a reference to people without kids not going to Disney, it was a response to all the complaints about the crowds. I'm kind of disturbed by the fact that someone with an opinion that is perceived as even remotely un-disney,[
It's not that you have an opinion - it's the way you express your opinion that's being called un-Disney.
Originally posted by jiminycrick35
(I love the comments about Disney not being for profit, and my need for a lecture from Walt himself), is attacked as almost un-American. It was a simple, logical statement.........if the same people weren't always there, there would be more room for other people. Thats all.
And I think you need to sit back and think about that.
Let's apply that logic to something else.
I like the mall. But at Christmas time, there would be SO fewer people if I would just stop going, cause I've already seen it and done it.
There's a Six Flags around here. And my god the crowds would be less and less if I'd stop going every year, cause I've been there and seen it!
That logic just doesn't make any sense. It's the way people choose to spend their money. If it really bothers you that much, then you simply have the option of not going.
And that's MY opinion, and I did my best to express it in a non-threatening, un-offensive manner.
