Rant-kinda long Am I the only one

[rie'smom]

who doesn't get why people expect all the WDW perks:free upgrades,certain rooms,particular views or buildings,all their particular dining requests,etc.

Then,if they don't get their wishes,the posts start out: Our trip was almost perfect and if we had gotten yadayadayada it would have been perfect. It gripes me. It's like a contest to see who gets the most perks.

How about the time spent w/family and friends? Do these people stop to think that maybe if they pout about not having their way,then it may have a negative impact on everyone else's trip.

I know I'm not the only one who is thrilled just to take my daughter to WDW and enjoy her company as well as the parks.

No one is entitled to free anything. Feel privileged and grateful to be able to afford to take your family to WDW. Stop and think sometime about the thousands of families who would love the opportunity to do what some of us take for granted. End of rant for now.

 

[debster812]

And thus is the double edged sword that is sites like this.

Invalueable planning tool? ABSOLUTELY.

Raises some expectations to unattainable levels? Oftentimes, yes.

We've started having these types of conversations with DS who in his 9 short years on this planet, has been to WDW three times, and has been to Bonita Springs, FL on winter and spring vacations 4 times. Last year alone, he went to WDW and Bonita in Feb, and Bonita again in April. We're trying to explain how very lucky he is.

Given that, EVERY time I am lucky enough to head south on an awesome vacation, I say a little prayer of thanks that we can do this. We've received some RAOKs while at WDW, and it's great.

 

[beckmrk04]

I get what you are saying, absolutely. I think the thing is some people set their expectations SOOO high (and that's reasonable given the amount any of us spend on a WDW vacation), but then let little things ruin their trip.

I say- if they wanna let their trip be ruined by not eating at a certain time/place or not getting a certain view- oh well. I know better. I'm just glad to be in WDW!!!

 

[Luv'sTink]

I just found myself worring that I had not done everything I could to make this trip the best it can be and I haven't even gone yet!!

I called to add the Candlelight Processional to our ADR for Le Cellier, like I was told when I made the ADR, but I was told I can not add it now. I talked to a manager and he tried to help me, after looking for like 5 minutes I finally told him to forget it and thanked him for his help. He said he was really sorry and I told him not to worry because it was not going to ruin my trip! He laughed and said at least that makes me feel a little better!

And it is not going to either! This made me think about just relaxing a bit and having a good time on my VACATION!

 

[tmt martins]

Sorry it's alls Disneys fault if they would have just started out disappointing then we would all be just fine

We make request but thats just it a request.Are we sadden a bit when someone else gets the best room view darn tooten but hey a day at Disney is a wonderful day no matter what.

 

[katerkat]

The only request that would break my trip if not granted is a crib. I will be miserable if I have to spend ten nights getting kicked in the head. Everything else is gravy!

 

[katerkat]

I just found myself worring that I had not done everything I could to make this trip the best it can be and I haven't even gone yet!!

I called to add the Candlelight Processional to our ADR for Le Cellier, like I was told when I made the ADR, but I was told I can not add it now. I talked to a manager and he tried to help me, after looking for like 5 minutes I finally told him to forget it and thanked him for his help. He said he was really sorry and I told him not to worry because it was not going to ruin my trip! He laughed and said at least that makes me feel a little better!

And it is not going to either! This made me think about just relaxing a bit and having a good time on my VACATION!

FYI: You can't change an ADR into a CP-package, but you can book a package and then cancel the original ADR. The time may be different (we're eating at 4 pm for the 6 pm show, I think!) but they can do it. Assuming, of course, that you're not going on a popular day and Le Cellier has been fully booked for packages. If so, well, you then have at least three options to wait in the regular line for a seat for the show!

 

[barkley]

see now, my idea of a family vacation is relaxation and fun. if we end up sleeping in and doing absolutly nothing at wdw it's no major issue. i don't 'commando' the parks, i don't plan every meal with an advanced reservation (about the only ressies we do is if we want to do a particular restaurant on our visit plus a couple of nights at the rose and crown around illuminations time). i don't fault those that prefer to plan out every minute but it's just not 'for me'.

personaly, when i book rooms i go for the most economical based on our desires-and honestly, given the 'lesser' rooms we've booked i would prefer not getting upgraded. we've booked a standard (dvc) boardwalk view and loved the patios that overlook the grassy lighted entryways. we've done standard view ssr and enjoyed nightly fireworks from pleasure island. compared to the complaints i've seen posted about having to deal with late night boardwalk 'partiers' i think i've ended up ahead.

 

[kandeebunny]

The only request that puts a damper on my vacation has to do with the hotel...I have a walking disability (no use of a chair at the resort though) and I request to either be close to the elevator or staircase...it's like yea the elevartor is great, but don't put me like a 1/4 mile walk from it!!!


I don't let it ruin my trip though! Usually they are good about moving me, I don't care about view, just walking distance to the car!


(Due to the fact that we usually do value resorts, and drive from park to park, renting an ECV from offsite isn't the best option for us space wise and transportation wise so we rent one in the park for me.)

 

[Acklander]

I'm the opposite - I go thru life with very little expectations from others, (Not in a negative way, I just don't see why anyone should do anything special for me) therefore I'm constantly surprised over how wonderful things/people are. I set the bar low, so it doesn't take much to please me.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

I totally hear you. I am in WDW, what more could I possibly ask for?!?!

Oh and I despise the threads that start out, "How do I make our WDW vacation magical for our children." WTH?!?!?!

 

[noodleknitter]

I totally hear you. I am in WDW, what more could I possibly ask for?!?!

Oh and I despise the threads that start out, "How do I make our WDW vacation magical for our children." WTH?!?!?!

No kidding! Disney is magic. I see the "perks" turn into feeding frenzies as each person tries to figure out how they too can get it! I think people forget how lucky we are, in general, to be able to go on such trips and experience the luxury of even a value hotel, compared to the rest of the world.

I don't see hotel issues (cribs, adequate accessability) to be a perk, btw.

 

[Fitswimmer]

I totally hear you. I am in WDW, what more could I possibly ask for?!?!

I feel the exact same way! You want to read some picky stuff, head to the DVC boards some time!
I was fortunate enough to be able to buy into DVC this year and this site helped me a LOT. The other side is, I learned about just how picky people can be. I guess because they pay so much they feel they are entitiled to whatever they want, whenever they want.
My view is-I am BLESSED to be able to afford DVC, I don't care where my room is-I only ask that it is reasonably clean and non-smoking. I love hearing "Welcome Home" when I get to the resort, but it isn't going to blow my year if I don't. If there are a couple cheerios on the floor from the last family, I'll get out the vacuum and clean 'em up! If I have to wait a bit for a bus, so what? I'm on VACATION! I'm not rushing to get to work! If it were my one and only trip, that would be one thing. However, most posters here are repeat visitors. Disney is a LOT more fun if you calm down, and enjoy the pure pleasure of the WHOLE experience. What makes Disney different from other places is that the entire environment has been designed to provide a special atmosphere. Take your time and notice the little touches in landscaping and design!

 

[Maleficent13]

My view is-I am BLESSED to be able to afford DVC, I don't care where my room is-I only ask that it is reasonably clean and non-smoking. I love hearing "Welcome Home" when I get to the resort, but it isn't going to blow my year if I don't. If there are a couple cheerios on the floor from the last family, I'll get out the vacuum and clean 'em up! If I have to wait a bit for a bus, so what? I'm on VACATION! I'm not rushing to get to work!

I feel exactly the same way.

 

[pigletz]

I can't imagine expecting WDW to grant my every wish and then be disappointed when they don't. When I went in the spring, I had a lot of people who had never been before. I did my planning and tried to make sure that it was as magical as possible but I didn't expect anything to be done for me. It was the unexepected surprises like when we got off of Space Mountain and they sent us up the back staircase to ride again that made it even more magical. The fact that we were surprised by it was worth a lot more than if we had asked.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

I feel the exact same way! You want to read some picky stuff, head to the DVC boards some time!
I was fortunate enough to be able to buy into DVC this year and this site helped me a LOT. The other side is, I learned about just how picky people can be. I guess because they pay so much they feel they are entitiled to whatever they want, whenever they want.
My view is-I am BLESSED to be able to afford DVC, I don't care where my room is-I only ask that it is reasonably clean and non-smoking. I love hearing "Welcome Home" when I get to the resort, but it isn't going to blow my year if I don't. If there are a couple cheerios on the floor from the last family, I'll get out the vacuum and clean 'em up! If I have to wait a bit for a bus, so what? I'm on VACATION! I'm not rushing to get to work! If it were my one and only trip, that would be one thing. However, most posters here are repeat visitors. Disney is a LOT more fun if you calm down, and enjoy the pure pleasure of the WHOLE experience. What makes Disney different from other places is that the entire environment has been designed to provide a special atmosphere. Take your time and notice the little touches in landscaping and design!

That is EXACTLY how I feel!

I see everything through rose colored glasses when I arrive. half the things people complain about, I would never of even noticed.

I rememeber one thread where the OP was extremely upset when she arrived to their room, the carpet was still wet and she had a baby she couldn't put down.

I'm sorry, but all DVC rooms come with a port-a-crib. Take 5 minutes, set up the crib, and put the baby in that with a few toys, while you unpack and settle in.

The fact that DVC SHAMPOOS the carpet between each guest was totally lost.

 

[katerkat]

I don't see hotel issues (cribs, adequate accessability) to be a perk, btw.

You would if you've spent time sleeping with my toddler.

 

[noodleknitter]

You would if you've spent time sleeping with my toddler.

I would rather stick a fork in my eye than ever have to sleep with my 7 year old again...

Necessity...not a perk!

 

[Luv'sTink]

FYI: You can't change an ADR into a CP-package, but you can book a package and then cancel the original ADR. The time may be different (we're eating at 4 pm for the 6 pm show, I think!) but they can do it. Assuming, of course, that you're not going on a popular day and Le Cellier has been fully booked for packages. If so, well, you then have at least three options to wait in the regular line for a seat for the show!

I know that is what I said in my post....I was told I could when I made the ADR and then when I tried I was told I couldn't.

LC has been booked for the week we are there. I just booked another restaurant for the CP package, no big deal