Maistre Gracey
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 23, 2002
Nice post...Wow bah-humbug is what I say to this. I for one am very glad there was a Walt Disney who had the vision to create what we now know as WDW. I know he died before his dream was fully realized but if it wasn't for him we wouldn't have all the wonderful things that have come out of Walt Disney's dreams and imagination. If it was so easy we would all be able to achieve what he did. We all know he was human and not perfect, who among us is?
I don't like the reference to "white middle class customers who could afford Disney". I grew up watching "The Wonderful World of Disney" which instilled my love of Disney, this was not viewing just for "white middle class people" anyone was able to watch if they so desired. My family wasn't well to do by any means, my father worked hard and was very careful with his money. My mother made our clothes and I learned how to sew at an early age and made my own clothes when I was in high school because I couldn't afford to buy clothes ready made at the department stores. One year we did a cross country trip, camped most of the way. We were a family of 6, my youngest sister had downs syndrome, god bless my mother. My only request was to go to Disneyland. My wish was granted and we went, we spend one whole day, it was great, I lover every minute of it but I would have liked to spend two or three days but that wasn't in the cards due to money (I'm sure) and time. How many among us could achieve what he did with his limited education, don't put him down for not being able to sign his own name. Kids today aren't being taught cursive, guess they won't be able to sign their name either...Sorry if this is coming off as mean spirited but this post just struck a nerve in me.
What does it have to do with the thread?