Any annoying things about WDW

[JohnnySharp2]

Sorry Wayne, don't agree - there is no way for example an 11 or 12 year old child should be charged as much as an adult, size is irrelevant as is the enjoyment factor.

Deb's idea of a structured price range makes perfect sense, for us to be charged adult price for Joshua (who is 11), is a joke.

I do agree about the older people, you could also argue that people with disabilities should get discounts, they do at Sea World.

 

[UKDEB]

Anyone can order from the children's menu and pay the "child" price. Elder dd used to be a very fussy eater and she was still doing that at some places when she was 18. Younger dd was eating from the adult menu at 11 (and thus we paid adult prices). That all seems eminently fair. You get what you pay for regardless of age. Buffets, I'll concede, are a tricky one.

Thinking about the ticket price, I don't see the logic in the argument that it should be cheaper for children. Babies, yes, but not children. Same with flights - they're taking up the same seat which could be occupied by a full fare paying adult. Playing devil's advocate, it could be argued that those without children are subsidising those with them.

 

[JohnnySharp2]

Restaurant/flight and other prices, hadn't thought about them - guess because we rarely eat out 'on-site'.

I suppose Deb your comments equate to a fair comparison.
You could look at flight prices and several other areas where we pay adult prices for 'children'. The variation on size, height etc is obviously particular to the parents and specific child(s), but just cannot see anyway an 11 year old should be regarded as adult.

My viewpoint was purely in terms of the original WDW question - which in the main for me is the theme parks, although naturally we are staying on-site for part of our holiday next year...hmm let me check the restaurant prices at the Poly!

Each to their own opinion but mine doesn't change, personally feel theme park ticket prices for children are wrong.

Up to the age of 15 or 16 fair enough, but feel irrespective of any circumstances, beneath that age is not 'adult'.
Maybe I should ask Josh to come to the local for a pint tonight?

 

[wayneg]

Each to their own opinion but mine doesn't change, personally feel theme park ticket prices for children are wrong.

Up to the age of 15 or 16 fair enough, but feel irrespective of any circumstances, beneath that age is not 'adult'.
Maybe I should ask Josh to come to the local for a pint tonight?

Just been looking on Disney.com, don't think they actually say a 12 Year Old is an adult, looked on about 5 pages in reservations and tickets.
For room reservations it asks for amount of children, it then gives you a dropbox to enter childrens ages upto & incl 17.
For tickets it says guests 3-9 or guests 10 and Up or another page said Ages 3-9 or Ages 10 and Up

For some reason they do on Disney.co.uk it states a child is 3-9

 

[Dimplenose]

Not really a Disney gripe, but I have had problems booking holidays (especially online) as it can take a lot of searching to find out what age is considered child by various hotels and travel companies. It is never obvious and with a 14 year old and 17 year old it can go either way for each of them.

 

[barnaby1]

Another thing at airports is collecting luggage, there is a line to stand behind, if everyone did then there is plenty of room (usually) for twice as many people, and easier to get your luggage off without hitting people but everyone insists on getting right upto the carousel.

Absolutely!!!!! I have several general bug bears in life but his one rates right near the top. I am usually quite vocal about this while waiting for our bags (much to the horror of my dh), but it drives me nuts!!!!!!!

 

[UKDEB]

just cannot see anyway an 11 year old should be regarded as adult.

I totally agree. What I don't necessarily buy in to is the argument that children's ticket prices at a theme park should be cheaper than adults'. Why not have just one price for all?

 

[DebIreland]

Oh another pet hate. When booking a package with dining why don't they let you book a split stay? I know it's more paperwork but surely they would attract more people that way? I'd understand if it was a minimum of 4/5 nights at each place. I'd love to book a split stay with free dining for next August rather than 2 weeks in the one place.

I've posted enough in this thread. It's a wonder I ever want to go back to the godforsaken hellhole.

 

[UKDEB]

It's a wonder I ever want to go back to the godforsaken hellhole.

 

[Claire L]

Any annoying things about WDW

Yes, we live too far away!

Also the way that certain items are being removed from menus due to the 'free DDP' Plus the Princesses invading Akershus, why did they choose the best restaurant at Epcot to ruin

Claire

 

[wayneg]

I totally agree. What I don't necessarily buy in to is the argument that children's ticket prices at a theme park should be cheaper than adults'. Why not have just one price for all?

That would be fairer to me. Take a middle price between the 2 and charge all one price. Same with airfares, its the same seat whoever is sat in it, average out the prices, same price for everyone.
Only problem would be airlines and themeparks would see that as a chance for everyone to pay adult price, consumer lose again.

 

[UKDEB]

Very true, Wayne. Child prices are a misnomer and simply a marketing ploy to attract more business. If we insisted they were done away with, we'd all end up paying more.

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

Pushchairs and wheelchairs, both for ramming my legs. I am not talking about suddenly walking in front of them I mean when I am
a looking at something in a store and suddenly there is that bump as someone trys to push by how about an excuse me?
b standing against a fence trying to keep out of the way
c sitting on a chair as someone rolls a blasted stroller over your foot. Not in anyone's way but ram away.
People who think that just because you don't have a child you should give for them as "disney is for children" I paid as well so if I get to the front of the parade I will watch it, ask nicely and I will either sit so someone can see better or let a child go in front try and push me out because you think that someon without a child should move away and no way am I moving.

Ohh yes, the "pushchair mafia" as we call them!!! The charming parents who like to use their child as a battering ram to get through the crowds!!!!

 

[Graeme]

Coming up to 100 posts about moaning and griping!

Unfortunately I've agreed with a lot of them because I love a good moan!

What haven't we covered yet? Football shirts, especially his, hers and kids full Newcastle untied kits. Coordinated shirts, shorts and socks in home, away and third kits.

Swearing. Though I could be quite amused by Donald Duck going off on one.

That bloke in The Mummy who watched me in the queue for twenty minutes and then told me that my camera case constituted a bag that needed putting in a locker.

The lap-bars in Ripsaw Falls, the disappointment that is Star Tours, not being able to fulfil a life goal because apparently 40 is too old to train to be a Jedi, and nobody having an Indiana Jones hat in my size.

I don't know why I bother.

 

[mushumadness]

At the airport, when you get to customs on the way in, I dont like being shouted at to get into line etc, I arnt an idiot I can see the line!

Oh and Jordans wheelchair! what a palava, we use the pass at the parks for her because of her downs etc, but the number of cast members that think we are trying to pull a fast one is unreal, the number of times we have been told its a stroller! why are you in this line. You have to stand there and defend the fact that the wheelchair is infact made to measure for a child.

But on a pleasent note alot of cast members are very good with Jordan, as shes very touchy feely as her eyes arnt too good, and they are quite happy to let her touch them

 

[minniemouseuk]

What about people who leave their pushchairs on the parade route to keep a place?

I'm such a moaning Minnie, perhaps I should try Butlins!

 

[dtm316]

Have to agree that an airline price should have infant in one category (infants that sit on the knee) then everyone else should pay the same price as they take up the same amount of room. Hotels and restaurants are much more of a grey area, like others have said kids (or adults) should be allowed to order off the kids menu regardless of age as they will pay for what they get (I sometimes order kids meals in the parks, namely sea world) and in hotels you can normally get more kids in a bed than adults so they aren't taking up the same amount of room technically.

Staying on subject though, one other peeve about Orlando/USA is the fact that they add the tax on at the till. I wish the full price was displayed

 

[madmumof2]

I worked it out the other day that if they did that, things would cost more.

I like that, I wish it was done in the UK.

 

[Lizzybear]

IMO there are rude people from every country. The Americans I know complain about it just as much as Brits. Also, I think sometimes certain mannerisms/practices can be interpreted differently from those in different cultures. For example, in Japan tipping is rarely done and could even be considered rude whereas it's quite the opposite in the US.

 

[TOONMADLAD]

What annoys me most is the cost of parking the car, or maybe the car parking is free, its the little tram ride to the transportation centre that you pay for, either way it does me ED in. But I suppose Universal are worse, they make you walk from your car.