Walt Disney World has become Jack Frost's "Polar North," from The Santa Clause 3. Sad to see.

I agree. We are planning a trip to Florida and because of this we decided to go to Universal instead.

Very good analogy.
 
Funny analogy! I am curious as to what precipitated the post. Are there any specifics that led you to this analogy that you'd like to share?
 

Except WDW has always been a paid theme park. I don't disagree that it's extremely greedy currently, but it's not like it was ever out of charity and free and it's suddenly not.
 
Except WDW has always been a paid theme park. I don't disagree that it's extremely greedy currently, but it's not like it was ever out of charity and free and it's suddenly not.
You are correct, of course, but in the past -- and I have to admit it's been some time since I was last at WDW (2012) -- the value of money spent versus the experience was well worth the expense. I can't say that now.
 
You are correct, of course, but in the past -- and I have to admit it's been some time since I was last at WDW (2012) -- the value of money spent versus the experience was well worth the expense. I can't say that now.
Can't really comment on that since the value of one's money is a really subjective term. It might not be worth the expense for you but it might be for others. It's really not up to me to say haha.
 
Funny analogy! I am curious as to what precipitated the post. Are there any specifics that led you to this analogy that you'd like to share?
For me, beginning in 2012, things began to change, the cost of things began to rise steadily. No more free dining. Suddenly, a trip that cost $2,000 had gone to $3,000. Then to $3,500, and now it's $4,000. The value of staying on site has declined steadily, as well. First it was evening Magic Hours cut from three to two, then it's no more free Magic Hours; then it was no more Fast Passes. Now you have to pay to get to the parks from the airport. You have to actually pay for parking at the resort, if you drive. You pay for fast passes, you pay for pictures, you pay for Magic Hours, you pay for Magic Bands, you pay for tickets that don't expire, you pay, you pay, you pay, you pay. You pay for character interactions, you pay for having your in-park purchases delivered to your room. You pay for meals that have gotten smaller. Like I said, it's a money grab that just makes Disney look like a petty thief, a lot like Jack Frost.
There is no more Disney Bubble, they've done their best to do away with it.
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Can't really comment on that since the value of one's money is a really subjective term. It might not be worth the expense for you but it might be for others. It's really not up to me to say haha.
One's opinion is, indeed subjective, but not subjective are the facts I present in my post. For instance, you may not think WDW has become Polar North, but you can't argue the fact that you pay for Fast Passes (or whatever they are called now). The facts in my post are indisputable, though opinions about the post itself may vary.
The Disney Bubble has burst. This is simply my opinion.
 
One of your facts is inaccurate, though.

DVC Members staying on points at a DVC resort or a regular Disney resort do not pay resort parking fees.

Each FtW campsite has free parking for one vehicle.

There may be a few other exceptions I'm unaware of.
 
There is no more Disney Bubble, they've done their best to do away with it.

I fear that you could be correct in this sentiment. The bubble is still there for our family, and I hope that doesn't change any time soon. But realistically, everyone has a breaking point when they've just had enough.
 




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