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OK, so I'm posting this here, since there is no where else it possibly belongs, and it is basically just a rant about our trip.
We noticed this on our last trip that you really can tell what resort people are staying at by their manner of dress. I also noticed behavioral differences, in both the guests and the CM's. This really really irks me, so I'm just gonna irk you all too by discussing it. That's just me.
This trip we were all over the World. We spent sizable amounts of time at nine different resorts, and took buses to them at different times of the day from different locales. So we spent a lot of time on busses and on property with guests of specific resorts.
Here is what we noticed by resort level (disclaimer - This is what we actually saw. If you are offended by what I report about your own resort level, just remember that we ourselves were overdressed much of the time because of wedding events that week and were glared at repeatedly because of it. Maybe that's why I noticed all this. Plus, if you were to categorize my family monetarily, you'd put us in Deluxe, though we usually choose to stay in Moderate.):
GF (in a class all by itself): Almost all of these guests were laughably overdressed. Many going to the parks as if they were going to church. We were quite out of place on the bus in our jeans and sweatshirts, and were glared at repeatedly. I never would have thought that would be the case. One family looked like they were wearing their Easter finery, complete with matching pink ties and vests on dad and the boys. The girls had white tights and white heeled maryjanes on with their pink party dresses, and big pink bows in their hair. We asked if it was a special occasion, and they told us they were spending the day in the MK. The resort was splendid, but the people were on their own planet (which is apparently the way they prefer it). I have to say, one day at this resort was enough for us (and we spend two).
Deluxe: Many were overdressed, but not laughably. Just inappropriately. We spotted many shoe choices made on the basis of fashion, not comfort, including heels. Most moms were dressed like they were going to a PTA meeting, if not lunch with the gals. Many designer purses, not backpacks. An overabundance of 'done' hair and sparkly jewelry. Kids wore matching outfits many times. Not a chatty bunch.
DVC: Comfortable commandos, for the most part. Sometimes dressed up, because they were going specifically to a restaurant or event on property. Friendly and always willing to chat or help you out. Never ever in a bad mood, and not generally in a rush.
Moderate: Comfy, some commandos. Almost always a backpack or fanny pack. Many moms dressed like they were taking the kids to sports practice on Saturday. The friendliest of all resort levels. Always much friendly banter between families on the busses.
Value: Always comfy, never fussy at all. Always backpacks or fanny packs. Also very friendly people. Though for some reason, lots of kids (an adults) crashing at the end of the day.
Fort Wilderness (also a class by itself): Anyone who camps knows what camping people are like. Friendly, helpful, fun, never fussy, family- and community-oriented. That says it all!
So there you have it. Apparently, as much as I don't want to believe it, money does make a difference in people.
*ducks out the way to avoid rocks being thrown*
We noticed this on our last trip that you really can tell what resort people are staying at by their manner of dress. I also noticed behavioral differences, in both the guests and the CM's. This really really irks me, so I'm just gonna irk you all too by discussing it. That's just me.
This trip we were all over the World. We spent sizable amounts of time at nine different resorts, and took buses to them at different times of the day from different locales. So we spent a lot of time on busses and on property with guests of specific resorts.
Here is what we noticed by resort level (disclaimer - This is what we actually saw. If you are offended by what I report about your own resort level, just remember that we ourselves were overdressed much of the time because of wedding events that week and were glared at repeatedly because of it. Maybe that's why I noticed all this. Plus, if you were to categorize my family monetarily, you'd put us in Deluxe, though we usually choose to stay in Moderate.):
GF (in a class all by itself): Almost all of these guests were laughably overdressed. Many going to the parks as if they were going to church. We were quite out of place on the bus in our jeans and sweatshirts, and were glared at repeatedly. I never would have thought that would be the case. One family looked like they were wearing their Easter finery, complete with matching pink ties and vests on dad and the boys. The girls had white tights and white heeled maryjanes on with their pink party dresses, and big pink bows in their hair. We asked if it was a special occasion, and they told us they were spending the day in the MK. The resort was splendid, but the people were on their own planet (which is apparently the way they prefer it). I have to say, one day at this resort was enough for us (and we spend two).
Deluxe: Many were overdressed, but not laughably. Just inappropriately. We spotted many shoe choices made on the basis of fashion, not comfort, including heels. Most moms were dressed like they were going to a PTA meeting, if not lunch with the gals. Many designer purses, not backpacks. An overabundance of 'done' hair and sparkly jewelry. Kids wore matching outfits many times. Not a chatty bunch.
DVC: Comfortable commandos, for the most part. Sometimes dressed up, because they were going specifically to a restaurant or event on property. Friendly and always willing to chat or help you out. Never ever in a bad mood, and not generally in a rush.
Moderate: Comfy, some commandos. Almost always a backpack or fanny pack. Many moms dressed like they were taking the kids to sports practice on Saturday. The friendliest of all resort levels. Always much friendly banter between families on the busses.
Value: Always comfy, never fussy at all. Always backpacks or fanny packs. Also very friendly people. Though for some reason, lots of kids (an adults) crashing at the end of the day.
Fort Wilderness (also a class by itself): Anyone who camps knows what camping people are like. Friendly, helpful, fun, never fussy, family- and community-oriented. That says it all!
So there you have it. Apparently, as much as I don't want to believe it, money does make a difference in people.
*ducks out the way to avoid rocks being thrown*
I am envious (but I have a DD in college so no LV for me, sorry to say.) I would not say that the room cost also equates to the appearance of the guest nor their friendliness, based on my experience. Personally, I think it is hard to stereotype at WDW, based on hotels, but of course, I was not with the OP, so I can't dispute what she saw or the people she met. I think the time you go impacts a lot on the type of guests that are there.
