written by MarthaMcCormack on 02/07/2015
We have been regular visitors to Disney for 10 years. Since our last visit 2 years ago they have changed the way their disability programme works. My son has a progressive neurological condition and Asperger's. He just couldn't cope with the changes to the system and the queue times. In the end after 2 hours of queueing to get tickets and get into the park, trying to get disabled access sorted out, and realising that no priority was given on the queues - the min queue time for most rides was at least 40 mins - we gave up and insisted on a refund and left the park without doing a single ride. They used to be great at looking after children with disabilities but not any more. We will never be back unless they change the way the accommodate for special needs. Very disappointing!
written by Reckless on 31/07/2012
Does not meet expectations of a modern world. Rides are tame, queues unacceptable, felt we had paid $100 each to enter a Disney shopping mall & food outlet. Very, very dated. Even kids as young as 9yo in our party felt this was cringeworthy. Excessive patronising, loosely disguised as health & safety "keep behind the ropes", keep the route clear", "do not attempt to cross", was unnecessary. The initial "race"/disorderly scuffle to get a seat in the tram from the car parks was a disgrace and a terrible experience for anyone with very young children and or babes in strollers. Poor, Poor, Poor
written by CTDisney on 28/09/2004
We spent 55 minutes on the phone making reservations with Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Deluxe Savana View Room View. As a Florida resident we received a resident discount.
Mysteriously our reservation was never recorded and as a result ruined my little girls 4 year old birthday. Never again will I ever support this company with my money.
Once you get to their theme parks it is one drain after another on your wallet. It is all commercialized. Don't buy the hype. Buy a real experience and you will be much happier with the end result. This I know is the best advice I can offer to anyone caught up in the Disney fantasy.
Written on: 16/01/2007
Unfortunately your bad experience was due to poor workmanship and poor planning. You can't fix the poor workmanship, but you can fix the poor planning. Next time, confirm your reservations multiple times before your trip, and get confirmation numbers and email confirmations sent to your home. Speaking from experience.
written by disneynotfair on 10/02/2004
DISNEY WORLD Doesn't care about those people who can't afford to pay for a 4 or 5 day pass. Disneyland in California offer 2 and 3 day hoppers. Orlando doesn't they just say buy a 4 day pass and use the other days later. Or buy one day one park passes. If you can only afford a couple of days you have to pick which 2 parks you want to go to instead of being able to park hop. Disney makes me wonder if they only care about people with money.
Written on: 10/03/2004
I think that disney world is fantastic. The passes are very good value for money when you know were to buy them and you shop around for them. They don't expire unlike other hooper passes. So if you don't use up the whole pass you can use them the next time you go no matter when it is.
Written on: 29/09/2004
"Disney makes me wonder if they only care about people with money".
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<br>And even then it's only the money! The word 'Disney' joined the entries in my Big Book of Obscenities years ago.
Written on: 29/09/2004
This guy knows what he is talking about. don't be fooled by lala land or world
Written on: 28/05/2004
I couldn't put a price on the overwhelming excitement my son must have felt when he walked through those gates, and having revisited 3 times since then I couldn't fault the Disney staff, the parks were clean and wait times were less than posted. You get out of these places what you put in, I dont think we could have got the memories we will all cherish (for life) and talk about frequently anywhere else. I'm glad we invested in lasting memories that can only be that magical through the eyes of children, or adults who can still be kids at heart - give me Disney over any UK theme park anyday - and you don't get ripped off by the food vendors either, all the franchises retail at high street prices, the Americans wouldn't have it any other way - only us Brits accept high gate prices and being robbed for food in a theme park!!
Written on: 27/05/2004
My parents have just booked our 4th family holiday to Orlando, Florida. The first time we went in 1998 was so good, we've been going back every couple of years since. I no longer go on holidays with my family, and Disney World for a 19 year old sounds really sad! But I just love the rides and attractions, the people are really friendly, and I NEVER come home without 5 or 6 cuddly toys! Every time we've been before, I've never had to save up more than spending money, but now I'm fully employed I have to pay for my own flights, tickets, food etc, so is costing about one months wages! And trying to save up for my own car AND pay for a Florida Holiday isn't cheap! But it is definitely worth it!
<br>To anyone who has never been to Disney World - You have got to go, not just when you're young, but when you're older as well (when your younger you don't get to experience the adult rides and attractions).
<br>Disney World, although obviously out to make money from us, is the one place I would recommend to anyone (even grandparents - Shows run all the time during the day, fireworks are excellent and just a stroll around the different countries in Epcott is intriguing!)
<br>ANYONE WHO CHOOSES NOT TO GO TO DISNEY IS MAD - GET YOURSELF THERE AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!! YOU REALLY WON'T WANT TO LEAVE!
Written on: 19/03/2004
I have been to Disney World and it is the best place EVER!!! It's clean, fun and the people are friendly! I am going back soon and I cant wait!!! BEST PLACE!! I totally disagree with you!!
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Written on: 29/09/2004
The Disney empire has been the pits for many years unfortunately.