New Universal Commercial? Kinda Rude...

[sha_lyn]

We visit US/IOA on average 3 times a yr. We visit WDW once every 2-3 yrs
US/IOA is a more affordable vacation. We spent 169 each for 2 yr preffered annual passes. In non peak times we can get a room at RPR for 99. While RPR is their least expensive hotel, it compares more to WDW's deluxe resorts. As goofy! said US/IOA also give more perks for staying onsite. As long as we keep getting more bang for our buck, US/IOA will get more of our business than WDW.

 

[jim and meesie]

the only kids acting like brats at WDW are the ones who have horrible parents that took them to Universal first.

Touche!!

 

[disneymaniac24]

You see I'm not as closed minded as you think, I'm going to Sea World in November (in between 10 days of Disney!)

 

[ChrisnSteph]

It's a freakin' commercial people! I've been to Universal here in CA, and comparing the two theme parks is like apples and oranges. Why do some people think that just because you love Disney every other theme park has to be the enemy? It's just a silly commercial, and personally I thought it was hilarious! And for the record, my dd was sick of the princess stuff by the time she was 6, but then again, look at her pic!

 

[damo]

It's a freakin' commercial people! I've been to Universal here in CA, and comparing the two theme parks is like apples and oranges. Why do some people think that just because you love Disney every other theme park has to be the enemy? It's just a silly commercial, and personally I thought it was hilarious! And for the record, my dd was sick of the princess stuff by the time she was 6, but then again, look at her pic!

She looks like part of the Superhero parade at Universal!!! Does she give autographs too?

 

[ChrisnSteph]

She looks like part of the Superhero parade at Universal!!! Does she give autographs too?

Not yet, but maybe one day when she's pro she will!

 

[goofy!]

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[timon319]

Ok the thing that gets me is when does Disney ever make fun of anyone else? really come on, can you think of one time? I can't.
I think the reason this commercial is such a big deal is because sure US has made comments before but this is over the top. It really isn't funny. Who do they think they are?
I also think the reason US is always making jokins and poking funa t Disney is because they can't reach as high a level Disney is at. They're a jealous commpetitor. I agree with all the people that were saying that the whole commercial was about dissing Disney, there was no promoting their "parks".
I can't really say much about the actual US/IOA because I've never been (and don't plan to) but it seems focused more towards teens and young adults. I know people have said "oh well there's suess land...", well I get that but what four year old is going to choose to go on a merry-go-ground over it's a small world? no kid i know.
So really Universal back off Disney!!!!!!

Great post, disney maniac!!!

 

[C.Ann]

It's only a commercial..

Both places have something unique to offer and I have to say that when we took my DGD just before she turned 3, she really enjoyed them both - as well as Sea World..

 

[freakylick]

You see I'm not as closed minded as you think, I'm going to Sea World in November (in between 10 days of Disney!)

 

[Nana Annie]

Spread your money around - enjoy both! Healthy competition between the two only benefits us, the consumer. Disney was worried enough about the "thrill draw" at Universal to create Everest and Universal was worried enough about the "older kids" image to offer free stay/play/eat for kids. Bingo - new awesome ride and fantastic, money saving package.

Wow, 22 pages. Now my dinner is late

All this hate and discontent over a little commercial. I have to agree with the above. It is great for the two to compete. If you stayed at Disney and Disney became complacent that they had a monopoly on your money, you would never see any improvements. Go enjoy UO and let Disney become a bit worried that you are taking your money down the street. They will then think of wonderful things to draw you back.

So, as the poster said above - enjoy both parks. You really can love both without guilt And as another poster said (can't find the post) - Disney is like one dish of food, Universal like another. Both different, but both delicious.

 

[rie'smom]

You see I'm not as closed minded as you think, I'm going to Sea World in November (in between 10 days of Disney!)

No way are you closed minded-uh uh. You just up and decide you can make judgements about a park that you've never visited. Yoo Hoo Archie, Edith is calling!

 

[Planogirl]

that was supposed to be sarcastic.

Oops, I missed that. I'm a little slow sometimes. I like it now that I understand it!

Another thought: Universal has great characters but they're more in your face in most cases. I think that one of the features that attracted DS so much was the fact that the Marvel characters are there. I admit to feeling a little excited myself when I see the X-Men characters (even though I can't stand Wolverine's costume).

It's all good.

 

[2BigKIdz]

Seriously, how can you hate or make judgments on a place that you have never been?

I've heard tons of negative things about Animal Kingdom, but I'm reserving judgment until I see for myself. I've always thought I wouldn't have any interest in Epcot, but I have been open-minded and this board has changed my mind and the next time we are in Orlando we will go to Epcot and Animal Kingdom (and Sea World but we've been there before). We'll probably skip US and IOA, for the first time, unless I just have to ride the Mummy while we are there (We have spent 10 days in Orlando and never went to WDW except Downtown Disney and DisneyQuest) and had a completely wonderful time.)

Comparing Universal to Six Flags is the same as comparing WDW to Six Flags, IMO, it's not a fair comparison.

 

[Sylvester McBean]

Seriously, how can you hate or make judgments on a place that you have never been?

I've heard tons of negative things about Animal Kingdom, but I'm reserving judgment until I see for myself. always thought I wouldn't have I've any interest in Epcot, but I have been open-minded and this board has changed my mind and the next time we are in Orlando we will go to Epcot and Animal Kingdom

and...there..you...go. someone willing to open their minds to a (WDW!) park. I guess that superhero commercial worked on someone.

 

[ozarkmom]

Mine chose Universal which is why we went to begin with. I resisted at first but boy did I feel silly when I found out how much fun it was. Now we all love it.

Sorry, your statement isn't always true.

Ditto my kids insisted last summer that we go to UO and IOA. One of the first things my 15 yr old daughter said was I wish we had come here when I was little.

 

[disneylizzy]

We love WDW and I thought the commercial was funny. Maybe I have a warped sense of humor.