That certain "snobby " feeling

[I95 to I4]

The only thing I can figure is you said it was Sept of 2003, so there arent that many kids at disney in Sept, there usually in school, so maybe most of the people you ran into were there to get away and just relax on their own. I dont know, we like to do that every Sept too, and go at that time, just because there are mostly adults around, and most adults arent going to stay at all stars if they dont have their kids with them.

 

[CEDmom]

I understand being uncomfortable in a situation when you feel as though you don't fit in. I never felt that when we stayed at WL but that's just me. Stay wherever you feel comfortable.

I didn't really get what the OP was saying though about the lifeguards blowing their whistles and therefore being snobby.

I do want to warn people though if you think some of the comment were harsh here, and I don't think that they were, I wouldn't advice going over to the debate board anytime soon.

 

[crystalrp]

I am not jumping into the fray, just making one little comment about the WL lifeguards... When we were at WL last year, DH and I mentioned how unbelievably attentive the lifeguards were to the people in the pool. (They should be I know, but this is not always the case.) It was really interesting. Even if someone poolside asked the lifeguard a question, they would not even LOOK AWAY from the pool for a second when they answered. If one lifeguard had to readjust her seat or look away momentarily, she would signal the other lifeguard, readjust or do whatever, then signal the other lifeguard again that she was back "on duty". It really made me very comfortable knowing my kids were being so well watched while they were swimming! That's all...carry on!

I hope the OP and her family enjoys their stay at AKL. We will be staying there for our first time soon also!

 

[chaoscent]

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Penny - LOL! My 80-something aunts are much like your mom. When we took them to Disney in 2000 we started referring to them as the Golden Girls from h***, because they were always shouting, sounded like constant arguing, but it's just because one is profoundly hard of hearing. But, boy, did we get looks. Honestly, though, many of those looks were sympathetic.
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steveanddonna - i also wonder if some of the looks i got were sympathetic. LOL Don't get me wrong, I love my mom, she is paying for this trip so all of her grandchildren can have a good time. one of my jobs on this trip will be to ensure these kids have a good time and to give my mom a break. the other will be to try and keep the noise volume to a slow roar. that being said, i am looking forward to this trip.
Take care, Penny aka chaos cent

 

[Marty Joe]

The first two times we were at WDW, we stayed at the All Star Music (we have since graduated to the Poly via CBR). The last ASM visit, there was a lifeguard who really liked her whistle. If you blinked too hard she was on you with the whistle! My daughter was three at the time so it wasn't like we were terrorizing central Florida. Having said that, I know being a lifeguard can be a tough job with a lot of responsibilities.

 

[hydster]

Originally posted by BoyLovesBuzz
This is simply ludicrous. I was just thinking that it’s been a while since a thread really pi** me off, and here we go.

Nadine, if you or your children felt uncomfortable at WL, then that’s the way it is. That’s the way you felt, end of story. You should not be made to feel bad, because you felt that way, nor should you have defend yourself or your children. It’s the same thing if a person encountered a comment or act that they found morally, racially or sexually offensive. The fact that if 10, or 100 or 10,000 other people were in the same situation and didn’t feel the same way is irrelevant. That’s the way you felt, and people should respect that.

Your question really is a compare and contrast of the atmosphere at AKL vs WL. Its not about life-guards and its not about money, or decorum, or personality. Hopefully you got your answer amongst the assault. Hope you have a great trip.

ITA! Being bashed by the "faithful" is ridiculous! I posted after our land/sea a few years ago that we stayed at the Poly and hated every single second of it! When we got done with the sea part of the trip we went back and stayed at POR and had a blast! I was pm'd and emailed like crazy with people questioning my motives, whether I was trailer trash that walked out from under a neighboring rock or if I just wasn't a troll looking to stir up trouble! I got threatened and humiliated on the thread and in private and it was ridiculous! There is a debate going on on the debate board right now about DCL vs. other cruise lines and it so reminds me of this thread...you know there are MULTIPLE resorts for people because NOT EVERYONE is wanting the same thing! Comparing resorts is subjective because it is people's OPINIONS of them! Going off on you that no way could you have seen the pool, heard the whistles, your kids must NOT have been behaving at the pool, that you are out of your mind is childish and wrong! You stated an OPINION but since it goes against some popular opinion on this board whoa watch out! If a hotel doesn't feel right for you it doesn't feel right for you but it in no way should let people feel they can question you or your opinion! It's an opinion for a reason! Everyone has different ones that's why we are all not the same person! Everyone experiences life, hotels, vacations differently. People can be in the same restaurant, with the same wait staff, ordering the same thing and perceive it differently! Same thing applies here! You didn't like it, you wondered if it was just you but then you get attacked!

Some people need to get over themselves and realize that just because they like something doesnt mean others are wrong because they didnt!

Sheesh...what's next?

And like one poster...I won't be back to read the flames nor will I read the flames in my email or my pm's..so don't bother!

Heidi

*edited to correct spelling and grammar mistake!*

 

[tiggersmom2]

WOW! That last post was really passionate and maybe a tad angry.
I really haven't noticed anyone being rude or nasty on this thread , but rather just giving their opinion.
So all you angry people, lighten up and smile!

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

My opinion on AKL may not matter, because I've never felt like anyone was being snobby to me, but when we stayed at AKL, there were lots of children and it was a friendly, relaxed environment. However, I have never stayed at the All-Stars....my parents did and were so upset by the noise that they vowed never to stay there again. It just depends on what you're looking for.

I also agree with the poster who said Disney World is for families...my husband and I have no children and we go to Disney World because it makes us feel like kids. We are thoroughly annoyed when children misbehave and scream and carry on...just because its Disney World doesn't mean we have no right to feel that way. You drop enough money to go to WDW anyway. Its for everyone.

 

[NADINENURSE]

THANKYOU HEIDI. I almost knew that I would get "pummeled" and "thrashed" when I posted the original question. Perhaps the word "snobby" was a bit wrong and offensive to some, byut what other word could I have used that would have described the "feeling" so perfectly that everyone who has read this thread would understand what I meant. I am sad that so many people HAVE taken this opportunity to flame or trash me and my family, DEAR GOD, and I had NO IDEA this war would ensue I can't wait to go to the AKL, counting the minutes and the days , and thank all of the posters who did not take this as a PERSONAL ATTACK, and HONESTLY shared their thoughts. There were other families who did feel as I did, and we are not "tralier trash", but even if we were, isn't Disney for all of us ? Don't we all feel the same feelings about Disney and that's why we go ? A sad thought that even on a Disney board people can be so aggresive and argumentative that comments were posted intentionally meant to hurt, I even did it my self in defnese and I am embarrased that I feel for it. I wish I did not engage in the verbal backlash and apologize for that. BUT that said, I still stick by my 10 and 11 year old "feelings" about WL.

 

[Harambe]

Can't wait to read your post on AKL once you get back! You are really going to love it! And it is unfortunate that this thread ended up being a little negative here and there, but we still all love each other, right guys?!?! Guys? . . .

 

[honeymom]

We felt just as comfortable at WL as we did at POFQ. The only thing we saw the lifeguards doing were their jobs. For example, a mother duck brought 10 young baby ducks in the pool. The babies were swimming up to people and some of the kids were trying to pick them up or scare them. The lifeguards did everything they could to keep the ducklings safe.

 

[MinnieGi]

Nadine - I know this thread is super long already but just had to chime in and tell you we adored the AKL!! We found the overall feeling there to be very relaxed with extremely friendly and helpful cm's - some of the best at WDW! Enjoy your trip!

 

[wilderness01]

I must have my head in the clouds when I am at Disney because we have stayed at almost all of the deluxe resorts and have never felt that snobby feeling. Maybe we are too tired at the end of the day to even notice!

 

[kume]

We just got back from AKL and foound everyone to be very nice. The pool was very crowded at times but everyone seemed to be well behaved and no need for whiltles. The only place I noticed a lot of whiltles was Typhoon Lagoon and one was for me when I got too near the wall. They want you ten feet away and for good reason. The wave (the big mutha) as my grandchildren call it, can take you into the wall scrape you up pretty good.