Peculiar Op-Ed About WDW

[andyman8]

Don't usually read this site, but someone posted it on Twitter. Thought this might give everyone a laugh.

http://thefederalist.com/2015/07/31/disney-world-is-the-worst-thing-ever-you-should-definitely-go/

I'd hate to be in this guy's travel party. I particularly love his thoughts on "Wild Kingdom". I understand that Disney's not for everyone but I think some of his "comparisons" go a little too far... Thoughts?

 

[DWillowBay]

Sheesh! Cranky!!

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Thanks for posting. Some good laughs here and a good look inside the mind of someone who has simply not made a hobby of planning for and going on a WDW vacation. This is good to keep in mind when new posters come to the DIS looking for help.

 

[fly girl]

I found it amusing. The best line was cafeteria being a place full of broken dreams and pending divorces. That's pure gold! Lol


Although I adore Disney I know others don't, and I can appreciate the sarcasm. He did it for his kids, and they enjoyed it!


I'm a admitted Type A and I still laugh at ADR being 6 months out. Of course I'm right there when they open but it is funny when you think about it.

 

[Marbel]

That was funny! I can relate to his frustration, but I did enjoy every minute at MK despite the crowds and the heat.

 

[larryz]

Wow! Who whizzed in this guy's Wheaties?

 

[Robo]

Wow! Who whizzed in this guy's Wheaties?

Intellectuals are too urbane to profess an understanding of, or to enjoy the tedious vagaries of Disney.

 

[larryz]

Intellectuals are too urbane to profess an understanding of, or to enjoy the tedious vagaries of Disney.

Undoubtedly!

 

[Monykalyn]

yeah it's from the same sight that someone else wrote about why she won't take her kids to Disney World-not horribly bashing but still pretty condescending at the end...this guys take on WDW was pretty funny.

 

[Monykalyn]

Intellectuals are too urbane to profess an understanding of, or to enjoy the tedious vagaries of Disney.

And of course-far to sophisticated to ever ever admit they might enjoy it (or even parts of their vacation having fun)

 

[JZCubed]

Intellectuals are too urbane to profess an understanding of, or to enjoy the tedious vagaries of Disney.

The author of the article is likely lying too.

First of all, Pirates has been closed since early June/late May. Did this article get written and published nearly two months after Pirates was closed?

Second, Under the Sea is not likely to ever see wait times of 50 minutes (unless you believe Josh at easywdw is a liar). Is it possible, yes. But this would be a highly unique experience, not the norm.

Third, as much as some people dislike FP+, it does save time, and the author leaves the impression FP+ did not save his family any time.

Fourth - author gets meticulous details about the overall size of Disney World, but shows an inability to call 'Wild Kingdom' by it's proper name.

Lastly - Nazi? Really? Godwins Law prevails once again - to describe 'pushy'. The author is from NYC, went to Harvard, and likely lives in northern Virginia outside Washington - and somehow, he found the patrons of Disney to be pushy?

If this weren't a family site - I'd suggest the author of the article is full of something other than Pixie Dust.

I'm betting everyone - this Thread is nothing more than click-bait for a political blog.

Moderator - please, throw out the trash.

 

[Robo]

It does get hot in Orlando.

 

[fbb]

 

[Fizban]

Don't usually read this site, but someone posted it on Twitter. Thought this might give everyone a laugh.

http://thefederalist.com/2015/07/31/disney-world-is-the-worst-thing-ever-you-should-definitely-go/

I'd hate to be in this guy's travel party. I particularly love his thoughts on "Wild Kingdom". I understand that Disney's not for everyone but I think some of his "comparisons" go a little too far... Thoughts?

I know this type of person. Very self-absorbed and cant set the phone down even for a vacation/funeral/etc.. He will never get it because he is a half-observer of life. He doesn't participate in life he just sees it from outside.

 

[disnut8]

Did anyone see that while he was frustrated with things, he said, at the end, that while HE didn't enjoy it, it was worth it for his kids? We ALL do things we don't enjoy for our kids (and they ALL do things they don't enjoy for parents).

 

[disnut8]

Lastly - Nazi? Really?

The author said Disney World offers two things out of three, maybe the third and that third was Nazis. The first two were lines and crowds and I don't think you can argue with that. As for the Nazi comment, I think that was tongue in cheek although many on this board do refer to Line Nazis, etc.

My thoughts are some people could use a chill pill today or take a refresher on sarcasm and how a family can have a good vacation with all the hassles involved.

 

[phillymummer]

There was another op-ed piece written by a woman that made my head hurt. She said ppl had to pay for fast passes.

 

[WillAustin]

Funny article. I'm fairly certain the hyperbole is intentional and trying to be funny. Most of it has grains of truth though.

 

[nooneshome]

his article should be posted in the thread about non-planners.

 

[LOL!]

To take offense at a reference to Nazis and then ask that the thread be deleted seems itself to be a contradiction.