That was actually my first response, before I elaboratedWow. Lol..

Exactly.Of course. Shanghi is to blame for EVERYTHING!!!
Nah. If it's park operations or hours cut backs, then blame Shanghai.
If its food (or condiments) cutbacks, then we are obligated to blame the Dining Plan.

We live in Red Gold territory as well.They make Red Gold where we live, so that is what we buy. It's not generic, its actually really good, but that is what we are use to.

Uh oh. Are we approaching days when we will have to ask for condiments that are stashed behind the counter?
I envision a sign like they have at my school cafeteria:
"One packet of ketchup per tray. Additional packets: 10 cents each."
Yep.When they are not used for the items we buy from the restaurant, but as our personal groceries, it may indeed be next.
For what I have observed,Disney dies not create a scene over these practices, they simply change how people can access the supplies. Look at the refillable mugs. You still can fill your mug, but you now have the chip in place to keep folks honest.