Rich M
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Yes, that's what I meant by "can't"
Yeah I know but work on that for us please lol
Yes, that's what I meant by "can't"
Shame on Disney, for making a profit? Really? Of course they are trying to make a profit, just like every other company. No one says "shame on Microsoft" or "shame on Apple"....why is Disney any different?Considering things like this https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando...theme-parks-rake-in-double-digit-revenue.html
and this http://observer.com/2018/03/bob-iger-net-worth-salary-disney-ceo-details/
I'll just call shenanigans - Shame on you Disney
Shame on Disney, for making a profit? Really? Of course they are trying to make a profit, just like every other company. No one says "shame on Microsoft" or "shame on Apple"....why is Disney any different?
Oh yes they do.......Shame on Disney, for making a profit? Really? Of course they are trying to make a profit, just like every other company. No one says "shame on Microsoft" or "shame on Apple"....why is Disney any different?
Shame on Disney, for making a profit? Really? Of course they are trying to make a profit, just like every other company. No one says "shame on Microsoft" or "shame on Apple"....why is Disney any different?
I think some people forget that. I see people say what would Walt say if he saw this and honestly I think his pockets would be too full to care. I do belief though Walt would have made improvements a lot faster.
Sure, make a profit all you want. I've said it before, TWDC is not a charity or a non-profit. However, they are really playing the Scrooge McDuck role a little too hard now. What about paying your employees a living wage with some of those profits? What about making sure staffing levels are appropriate for crowds and cast member sanity? What about ensuring that top notch level of guest experience? What about making sure the rides don't break down all the time (and it's not just the weather)? It's because the same thing that ails all publicly traded companies now: short term profits. It's all about this quarter and at most this fiscal year. The DisUnplugged episode from Tuesday hit the nail so squarely on the head. They are not gonna improve until they hit rock bottom.
No doubt Walt had no problem making money from his ventures, but he also made darn sure the quality was up to his extreme standards. People would have less to complain about if their money was reaping equal quality.
They aren't even trying to suggest a parking fee is going to go to anything beyond the bottom line.
Shame on Disney, for making a profit? Really? Of course they are trying to make a profit, just like every other company. No one says "shame on Microsoft" or "shame on Apple"....why is Disney any different?
Already have had my say on this topic way back on page 41... but to your comment about charging day visitors at least until they spend a certain amount...However, by Christmas, which is when the PP was talking about, things could be different. I'm also thinking that pretty soon, they'll start charging day visitors, at least unless you spend a certain minimum amount of money.
I agree! I wish that there was someone at Disney that cared about the guest experience like Walt did. He wanted an experience the whole family could enjoy together. With all of these upcharges, it is getting harder and harder for the average American family to go to Disney. The quality of service has declined dramatically the past few years while prices continue to go up. I questioned renewing my AP this past year. It may not get renewed again. Disney is losing the magical feel that guests used to experience and I think Walt would not be happy with that. Neither am INo doubt Walt had no problem making money from his ventures, but he also made darn sure the quality was up to his extreme standards. People would have less to complain about if their money was reaping equal quality.
They aren't even trying to suggest a parking fee is going to go to anything beyond the bottom line.
I live in the Atlanta area, too, and have stopped going to Six Flags altogether. Sure, it’s super cheap, but it’s just not a fun experience any longer (due to the reasons you mentioned).I'm in Atlanta and go to six flags here often. I pay about the cost of a 1 day ticket at disney for a season pass. However, I get what I expect for that cost. Ride operations not fast. Employees that don't care. Maintenance not taken care of, etc.
However, at the cost of a disney park ticket there is no excuse for any of those situations to exist.
I agree! I wish that there was someone at Disney that cared about the guest experience like Walt did. He wanted an experience the whole family could enjoy together. With all of these upcharges, it is getting harder and harder for the average American family to go to Disney. The quality of service has declined dramatically the past few years while prices continue to go up. I questioned renewing my AP this past year. It may not get renewed again. Disney is losing the magical feel that guests used to experience and I think Walt would not be happy with that. Neither am I
To the bolded not really.Already have had my say on this topic way back on page 41... but to your comment about charging day visitors at least until they spend a certain amount...
That amount will have to be awfully high! Considering spending THOUSANDS of dollars to stay at the resort still incurs a parking fee now!
What's sad is many people at TWDC probably do care about the guest and customer experience, but because they are front line employees or behind the scenes sadly they are not in the position to make those choices. It happens in so many companies where employees give 110% every day and are not rewarded or recognized. I hope if people are still going to at least do cast shout outs on twitter (if you use it) or at least try to compliment a cast member if the interaction is positive. I am personally going to be much more proactive going forward on this upcoming trip and others. I challenge others to do the same.
Does that mean they’re going to start charging day guests then to “align” with their other properties? You can’t park for free at the CA hotels as a day guest, even in your have an ADR. That would fix the packed parking lot problem for some of the hotels during the day, but it is weird they wouldn’t lead with that charge if they were doing an “alignment.”