News Round Up 2018

[Capang]

Very Strange as my sister was told like a month ago they might want to hire her for childcare at resorts? I am surprised!

Depends on who knew what when. Not everyone gets the same info at the same time.

 

[beer dave]

That's great and all, but I always liked it. Not concerned with what other people like or don't like, after all, thousands of people watch TV shows like the Bachelor, The Housewives of greater Mars, American Idol, etc while I can feel my IQ dropping if I watch 2 seconds of any of those shows. I'm not going to lose sleep over it if Disney decides to permanently close that attraction, but if they decide to refurbish it and bring it back? Cool with me.

I agree about the tv shows, but if you're concerned with your IQ dropping, you may want to re consider whacking it with a chili dog burp.......

I don't mind the attraction though..... my IQ has probably dropped all it can without my involuntary systems failing....

 

[beer dave]

Very Strange as my sister was told like a month ago they might want to hire her for childcare at resorts? I am surprised!

As well as what the above poster said, they may be hiring her for the on going sitting service? I never used either so I could be off here.

 

[MissGina5]

As well as what the above poster said, they may be hiring her for the on going sitting service? I never used either so I could be off here.

Oh interesting. Maybe thats it!

 

[writerguyfl]

I don't think the value is there which is why I made the comment it's aimed at the 2%.

I see this as them really trying to bring in that top %, where money is no issue, and who may not chose to vacation at WDW otherwise, due to the crowds. Similar to the VIP tour guide program in the parks.

I used to work in the Training Department at the Disney Reservations Center. One thing we always stressed with our New Hire classes was to not make assumptions about what guests will consider to be affordable. If a guest calls and asks for a Concierge Room with the Deluxe Dining Plan, you should provide the price without qualifications like "I know this is a lot of money..."

For whatever reason, I always was tasked with doing the live call demonstration for those classes. I took guest calls while 15-20 new Cast Members listened. Once, I got a guest asking for the works at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The price was north of $10,000. I was facing all the Cast Members and could see their expressions of doubt. I delivered the price and the woman said, "Sounds good." To this day, I'm certain some people in that room believe the call was staged. I just got very lucky.

I think you both are correct in stating that while this won't be widely used, there is a small market for it.

 

[beer dave]

I used to work in the Training Department at the Disney Reservations Center. One thing we always stressed with our New Hire classes was to not make assumptions about what guests will consider to be affordable. If a guest calls and asks for a Concierge Room with the Deluxe Dining Plan, you should provide the price without qualifications like "I know this is a lot of money..."

For whatever reason, I always was tasked with doing the live call demonstration for those classes. I took guest calls while 15-20 new Cast Members listened. Once, I got a guest asking for the works at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The price was north of $10,000. I was facing all the Cast Members and could see their expressions of doubt. I delivered the price and the woman said, "Sounds good." To this day, I'm certain some people in that room believe the call was staged. I just got very lucky.

I think you both are correct in stating that while this won't be widely used, there is a small market for it.

Great post-- although I don't think the market is as small as some think it is..

 

[Sweettears]

Great post-- although I don't think the market is as small as some think it is..

Especially considering the market performance over the last year or so.

 

[beer dave]

Especially considering the market performance over the last year or so.

DW and I wouldn't pay the extra for the passes, but that;s because we are very frequent visitors. If I was coming for my once in two or even once in a year trip, I would spend the extra for the passes. that being said, the only reason I am staying CL is because of DVc at AK. I wouldn't spend that money otherwise. that's why i bought the AKV contract.

 

[rteetz]

New Club Level pay for extra FP will begin Friday.

 

[rteetz]

News

Stan Lee is now being accused of sexual misconduct

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2018/01/09/stan-lee-accused-sexual-misconduct-nursing-staff/

 

[amberpi]

News

Stan Lee is now being accused of sexual misconduct

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2018/01/09/stan-lee-accused-sexual-misconduct-nursing-staff/

Holy Moly?! It never ends

Good News: Nice Updated Profile Pic!

 

[HolRae]

New Club Level pay for extra FP will begin Friday.

Do you have to do it for the entire stay or can you pay for just certain days of your stay?

 

[rteetz]

Do you have to do it for the entire stay or can you pay for just certain days of your stay?

You pay per day so I’d imagine you could pick and choose.

 

[pkrieger2287]

Goodbye Christmas!

 

[rteetz]

Goodbye Christmas!

I figured it was coming down. It was up yesterday but the castle lights were off.

 

[mcd2745]

Do you have to do it for the entire stay or can you pay for just certain days of your stay?

You pay per day so I’d imagine you could pick and choose.

I certainly could see people not bothering to do it for MK, but doing it at the other parks. Although, another key question is with regards to tiers. Do you still have to adhere to the tiers? Or can these extras that you pay for be used for anything? So if it means at Epcot, for example, you can reserve FPs for TT, Soarin, and FEA, the value of this becomes much greater.


ETA: Just read the WDW Magic article referenced in the other thread. So this basically allows you to supersede the tiers. That's huge.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney announces World of Disney renovations

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/wo...ney-announces-world-of-disney-renovations.htm

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Animal Kingdom Update

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/01/animal-kingdom-update-flights-of-wonder.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Despicable Me breakfast coming to Sapphire Falls

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/01/despicable-me-character-breakfast.html

 

[rteetz]

News

MK parking entrance lanes closing at night this week

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/01/magic-kingdom-parking-entrance-lanes.html