Because this is truly a 'discussion' board, we get to discuss things. Things we like, things we don't like. We get to ask questions and get to help others out. BUT...it just seems that when some post questions, they get snarky answers, like 'have you tried the search function?' or 'again? we get this question every week!'. Not so helpful.
Or, if someone says they hate some aspect of Disney, they get piles on, saying they have no idea what they're talking about. Or, the flip side of the coin, those that say they love everything Disney is doing, and they get piled on!
Here's the thing. I've been going to WDW for 15 years. That first trip was supposed to be the big, one and only trip. Yeah, well...how did that work out? I tend to go down at least twice a year, and some years have spent a total of 4 weeks there, if not more! So, yes, I've seen changes. Some good, some not so good. Do I still love Disney and WDW? Yes. Will I be going as often down the road? No. Why? Because Disney has changed too much for my particular liking. Others here may have no issues and will say that these are only small changes. Changes that shouldn't negatively impact anyone's trip. BUT....they do, in fact, negatively impact my trips. I have no issue with change, I truly don't. But please, give me something to like. Pleasure Island used to be a wonderful place to spend an evening or two. The Adventurer's Club was incredible. All gone now. Why? So we could have more retail and restaurants. Sorry Disney, but that just doesn't get it done for me. It was nice to have something 'adult' to do. Now, I have to go to Jellyrolls for adult entertainment. Don't get me wrong, I love JRs. I own at BWVs so I can go to JRs every evening if I choose. But I don't. It gets old quickly. It was nice to have a choice.
Every year has seen the dwindling of Christmas decor around the parks. Used to be that everywhere you looked, no matter which park, you could see beautiful decorations. Not so much anymore. Those that have been going for the past 5 years or so have no idea as to how it used to be. But, yes, things change. Can anyone here tell me that the lumberjack show is at least equal in entertainment value to Off Kilter? Naturally, neither may be your cup of tea. But, I have yet to hear anyone here saying that the lumberjack show is all that and a bag of chips! Most find it to be less than acceptable!
It's the little things that make up the magic of WDW for many of us...especially those of us that have been there over and over. But, when those little things are taken away, and not replaced, it does, in fact, make our trips a bit less magical. That may not be the case for others, but it most certainly is the case for a lot of us here. Please try to understand how we feel. I'm thrilled for those going now, that have no idea as to how it 'used to be'...they are never going to know what they have missed...and that's a good thing. They can be happy and enjoy what they are getting. Like I said, I'm thrilled for you all. But for others of us, we are feeling the difference between present day WDW and WDW of over 5 years ago.