I don't believe I reposted after my last WDW trip which was in early Nov 2011.
Awesome! Two trips in two months! Disney is great, isn't it?
1. I didn't see anything to make me think the WDW is going Downhill (sorry if I constantly repeat this but since it's the title of the thread I want to remind myself and other posters why we're responding here.)
DH and I usually don't every time either, it usually depends on our itinery and what we do for dinners, etc!
2. Many of the comments about going downhill have to do with the food quality. There are many foods in WDW so I will comment on one very popular choice... the burger. The burgers at WDW used to be pretty bad, as long as I could remember, as far as burgers go. This time they have changed it and it's much better. This goes against the argument that the food quality is declining.
I agree! The burgers are very good and a decent value as well! DH and I used to go to like Pecos Bill's and get a double burger then pay an additional dollar for an extra bun! It worked out great for us!
That said, is it fair to use simply a "burger" to refute any claims on the quality of food? How do you feel about the change from Prime Rib at BOMA to Sirloin roast? Along with the increase of price? Or the lack of bacon in the Cheese Soup at Le Cellier? Or the change in food quality at the same restaurant? Just a couple examples there but certainly, more detailed than simply a burger. Disney is so much more than that!3. CM's - I believe some that are arguing that WDW have fired alot of CM's may actually be disgruntled former CM's. There are so many CM's in WDW that you really can't look in any direction without seeing one. There are great, friendly, and helpful. I don't see how anyone could complain about lack of CM's.
I agree!
4. WDW is clean as always. The bathrooms were spotless and never smelled bad. There were CM's constantly cleaning and changing garbages everywhere I went.
They are a busy bunch, aren't they? Worthy of much praise!
5. Rides - There is always a ride here and there that has something not working properly - the one that always comes to mind is Splash mountain. However, if you don't go as frequently as I do you'd never know. Otherwise everything was working. Nothing broke down while I was there.
We go frequently as well! Which is why we notice so often, things that don't work, like the Yeti at EE! Who has seemed to develop arthritis shortly after the ride opened!
Compare this to Universal, where my family and I rode Cat in the Hat recently... it was just sad. The ride looked old and dirty, something that hasn't been upkept in many years. You can tell the difference from WDW and Universal just from that ride.
There is no comparison between Disney and Universal! Aside from being located in central Florida that is!
6. Fantasyland - Building new areas to enrich the experience... need I say more?
We'll see! We too, are looking forward to the opening!!
I don't know Brunnete. I'm sure you love WDW or else you wouldn't be here. But I think this post was made for controversy and attention. Many may see it as an insult to WDW as I did when it was first created... but whatever, I got over it. To me it just seems like you won't back down from your original post even though many of your thoughts were countered, and you keep it alive by posting every so often. I must applaud you for making a thread that has lasted so long with so many posts in it. The only threads that last on these boards are controlversial ones. All positive threads die off quickly since they are not as fun to read. So congrats I guess.
We do love Disney!! This my friend, is where we agree completely! If we didn't love it, we wouldn't go! And if we weren't concerned about seeing the magic preserved for future generations, I find it prudent to keep Disney on their toes to make sure when they stumble, they are aware someone is paying attention. It is so unfortunate that you find it an "insult" to read how a Disney fanatic such as myself and DH, hold Disney to the standards they themselves set! If you love driving BMW's and your new 7 Series handles more like a Prius, I am fairly certain, that you would bring it to the attention of your dealer! Why should Disney be any different? Why should we accept a decline in value or service simply because you are "insulted"?
I am truly sorry that you were so affected in a negative way! Please know, it was not personal to you, or anyone else who may have been equally "insulted"! It was simply stating how I felt and wondered if others feel the same. Many do.
I further will apologize for answering those who bring this post back up with courtesy! I was always taught to respond to others who are talking to me and for the record, I don't recall any time where I have brought this thread back up! Please fill me in on the time I did and I will agree with you! Otherwise, I have to suggest that you are in error on that point.
This thread, with all its time on the board, has been mostly civil, respectful and thoughtful. Ironically, a "alter thread" was started some time ago. That thread, the "uphil" thread, was filled with vitriol and harsh words. I haven't seen that on this one. But, I do have to think, that many people read this one. Much of what is discussed here gets "heard" by people that can make a difference! After all, that is what we all want, isn't it? For Disney to always remain "awesome"? It is for me!
Finally, thank you so much, for doing your part to keep it alive!
EDIT:
I'm sorry I forgot to add the one negative thing that made me think of this post. The monorails were not running some nights for the EMH people. We had to take buses back to BLT. What a pain in the butt! One night we had to take it from Epcot, another 2 nights we walked from MK to BLT. I thought of the thread because maybe they were trying to lower costs... but I could be wrong too.