Tell your boss to do a little research on the ex-employees in the documentary. Many of them have come forward to say that a lot was out of context and not presented the way it was supposed to be.
I actually printed him the 32 page rebuttal that SeaWorld issued after Blackfish was released, and he did take some time to read it. He pooh-poohed a lot of it away, with the comment "Why should I believe SeaWorld?". To which I replied "Are they any less reliable than the producers of a documentary made for profit?".
Does he really want to lose that money?
Toward the end of the day, he said he'd still go based solely on the fact that he can't get a refund on the admission. But apparently he's going to wear some Free Willy t-shirt or something to "make a statement"
. Ah well, to each his own. I just hope we don't cross paths with them during our time at SeaWorld (wouldn't that just figure???).
He did finally decide on a property to upgrade to. Its still fairly basic and inexpensive, but a step up from what he currently has booked. I am going to make the change for him tomorrow. Then he's on his own
......it is way too exhausting (and he's being way too frustrating!) for me to worry about his trip too.
How easily swayed. Show them articles where Seaworld rehabs and frees turtles and other marine life. And if that bothers them, I guess all zoos, butterfly gardens, animal reserves, and pets are now not to be ok either.
No good deed goes unpunished. You were being so kind to help them, I am sorry they are being so difficult.
lol, that's what I told him. He just took his daughter to the new Ripleys Aquarium in Toronto this past spring. Apparently
it was okay
.
As for being difficult....I have worked for him (and his dad....they are business partners) for more than 16 years. For the record, there are awesome people, and I *LOVE* my job. I have endured their "difficult" before and I will most certainly continue to.....its part of their charm
. I will not hold the fact that he is being obtuse about SeaWorld against him (and hey, if they choose not to go....its
their loss, figuratively and financially).
On a happy note, I just renewed my USO AP. They are so reasonable when you renew. We are so excited to see Diagon Alley. And josh at easywdw reviewed the new Italian place at Citywalk, and now we want to try that place out too. We like Nascar, so that may be a place we revisit. The hotdog place looks good as well. So many new things we want to try.
Yay for the AP renewal! I can't wait to hear all about your time at Diagon Alley. The pictures and the
youtube videos are
incredible. Are you doing a trip report following your vacation? You should....you have so many fun and special components planned for this trip! (I'm going to be living through you for the
MNSSHP too!)
And ha ha! You sound like us! So many foods, so little time
. I have promised Jake and Steve we will try and hit up US & IOA on one of next year's trips....they are huge coaster lovers, and we would love to see the new HP area once the crowds die down a bit. After this vacation, we need to do some serious thinking about what our priorities are for 2015....it will be time to start formulating a plan! I also want to check out the new I-Drive 360 complex.....I hear the aquarium, Tussauds and Orlando Eye should all be open by spring.
. I questioned her on that, and explained that I had purchased my parking pass in January, and my DC date is actually two days later than his. I told her I had a PDF e-voucher emailed to me which I have long since printed and added to my travel binder. I also read her the terms listed on pass, which says its valid for 14 days after activation. She tells me that she doesn't think it will work when we arrive.
. I really hope that Disney (and all the big resorts, for that matter) re-purpose their old linens and furnishings when its time to remodel and redecorate. I know Sheraton did when they refurbed the Vistana a few years back. It was mentioned that a liquidator redirected the old items to charities, hurricane victims, etc. at the 3:05 mark in this video:
.... so "Miami Vice"!)
. That very well may be what we opt for. I always hesitate to spend too much on mini golf in advance in case its just too hot or rainy to get our money's worth. 
.... he claims he'll be going too fast on the jet ski for either one to catch him 
). I know they have them at Lake Bryan (Buena Vista Watersports) which is really close to the Vistana. But holy moly....$105 for an hour? 
. I think the secret is to make it the evening activity.....at least then you don't need to deal with the sun! 
I may need chocolate therapy tonight.
. But its comin'.
