VandVsmama
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- Mar 28, 2011
Why was the article posted? Well, it's another point of view other than "Everything is sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows with WDW." I think it's valuable food for thought that Disney parks execs should pay attention to if they wonder why attendance or bookings are down.
My thoughts on the author's article in no particular order:
My thoughts on the author's article in no particular order:
- ADRs - it's true that you pretty much cannot just show up on site and make an ADR. But even at some non-Disney vacation spots, that is true. You have to plan in advance for popular stuff. And pretty much everything at WDW is popular.
- ADRs' booking online - The author said basically that the good ol' days of having to pick up the phone and call were better because it took effort...Well, whether you make the ADR on MDE, online, or over the phone, it STILL takes effort. The benefit of having MDE and online bookings as options is that now you no longer have to spend hours on the phone on hold with WDW reservations. Technology has been a blessing with this.
- FP+ - I agree w/the author on this. I think that DL's FP system is superior to WDW's. But it's unreasonable to go to WDW expecting a more fluid DL type of experience. They are different resorts. WDW is NOT the same as it was 20 years ago. It's just like Baskin & Robbins ice cream...different flavors of ice cream.
- Re: the idea of switching to something like Universal's Express Pass - WDW guests already feel nickel & dime'd. This is a terrible idea.
- Putting all the thrill rides in 1 park - This, too, is a terrible idea for many reasons. The author should just go to a Six Flags theme park instead.
- "Universal is so much better" - For those that love it, great! I'm glad that they have a wonderful time there. We prefer Disney parks by comparison because, honestly, we are just not interested in entire parks full of intense roller coasters & motion simulators for everything. We like some variety. My DH hates roller coasters. He went to Universal Orlando once...and said, "Never again."
- Re: missing the classic Disney dark rides - the author needs to take a trip to Disneyland. DL's Fantasyland is chock full of classic dark rides...Alice in Wonderland, Mr Toad's Wild Ride, Snow White, Pinocchio, Peter Pan. Plus, during the 1st hour of park opening you can ride almost all of those as pretty much a walk on (with the exception of Peter Pan).
- Disney Skyliner - I agree w/the author on this topic.
- Re: missing the Epcot World Showcase - the author could do an Epcot day during his Universal Orlando trip...kind of like WDW people will do 1 or 2 Universal days during their primarily WDW-focused trips. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. If you really want to go, then go!