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[Ursunique2001]

It is my opinion that once business picks back up and people start to visit disney more, we will see Disney start to reinstate many of the perks that they took away.

This time of the year is slow for Disney anyway, and since the September 11th attack business has gotten worst. People who had planned to visit Disney have either postponed their plans or cancelled them all together. I think Disney is doing what it needs to do to keep from getting in deep financial trouble. I do feel for those whose plans have been messed up but I myself would rather deal with a little inconvenience than to have the place close down all together because they did not cut back on their off season.

I think it is our civic duty to pour as much money into Disney as we can. So if you haven't already, and you have the money to do so, plan to visit in the near future. If you don't have the money for a big trip, try a few days. I am doing my best to save as much as I possibly can for our next trip.

It's just my opinion, but I really commend Disney for taking the steps necessary to preserve Walt's dream.

[TiggGrrrl]

Well said Ursunique! I agree with you 100% - I stand by Disney, and my beautiful country. and...we're doing our civic duty - 2 trips next year [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Peace ºoº

[michnash]

[img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Amen!

And, by the way, I spoke to a CM yesterday morning who said that because of high attendance at one of the parks the other day, they extended park hours and added a parade that day. So, it's as the need occurs. I asked her and she said that this is all temporary until business picks back up. And I am willing to do my part to see that it does! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] I want my new Disney stock prices to go up, too!

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[tinkerose]

You're absolutely right and you said it very well, Ursunique. As the crowds increase, I'm sure things will get back to normal.

And as far as supporting Disney, we're doing our share: trips for Dec. 2001 and Oct. 2002 already booked, shopping regularly at TDS, and ordering lots of stuff from the Disney catalog for our trip (even got my Santa hat with Mickey ears) [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Got to keep the Disney economy strong [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[stretch2864]

I agree with you also! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] We will be doing our part in only 16 days.

[All Ears]

It was refreshing to see such positive viewpoints expressed in light of all the recent changes.
Yes, things may be different when I head to the world next week -- but nothing will spoil the magic my Dh and I experience. We are just going to roll with the changes, and enjoy ourselves. Because -- hey, we are going to DISNEY WORLD. We are just lucky to be able to go at all. Right??!
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[Elliot'sDragon]

If I could come up with good excuses I would take time off school and head down. The fares and Resort rates are incredilbe. I have a number of people that want me to take them down and we split the costs.
I have been teaching for 20 years and have only taken a total of seven days off. Six for trips to Disney and one for strep throat.

[stretch2864]

To Elliot's Dragon: Maybe you should make it a field trip and take your entire class to WDW! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] It would help out Disney and the kids would think you were the greatest teacher ever!

[Lorri]

We're doing our part - leave for WDW in 44 days! We started planning this trip two years ago and did consider postponing due to recent events but finally decided to go. Hey - the President told me to!

Yes - we are saddned to think that some of the things that we were looking forward to probably will not be there but so many other things will. I am actually looking forward to the character caravans as we don't take advantage of early entry.

It would be really nice if everyone could focus on the positive things at WDW and stop bashing the negative things. After all, these are happening right due to the economic climate and as more and more of us support WDW, and Disney in general, we will see things come back - early entry, POFQ, hours, etc. Also, we need to remember the poor CM's who have to listen to guests complain and keep a smile on their face the whole time while they are experiencing all this and MORE first hand. Let's give them a cheer for trying to make our vacation experiences as magical as possible!

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[crazyaboutdisney]

Although I only live 1-1/2 hours away and can come several times a year....this said I must agree with all of you. Even though they are cutting back on some perks, going to Disney will still be.....well, going to Disney! The magic will still be there no matter what!

I also think it will help if everyone tries to adjust there way of thinking that they are not losing perks, but gaining time to check out other parts of the World that they would not have time to check out prior to the adjustments. These might end up being the most special parts of the trip that you will cherish the rest of your life.

I will now step down. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[Cruella]

I totally agree! Now is the time to support the place that has given us so much! We are doing our part - trips in December this year and January and August next year. That' s more than we've ever gone before in one year! And we finally bought Disney stock to show our support. Just our way of saying 'Thank You' for the Magic! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[DisneyFan]

It was really refreshing to read all the positive comments above.

You have all made good points..and I see lots of future trips coming up in the next months on the boards(36days for DH and I)which means that we're all trying to do our part to help. And just think how much money we'll be spending while we're there - ouch!

They do need our support and Lorri, you're right those CM's will still be smiling, that's just their way. We need to express our appreciation of their efforts. CM's are very happy just to see someone enjoying themselves and I'm sure get more than enough complaints daily.

I'm looking forward to a great trip - and hey alot of us are gonna be there at the same time....and will finally get to meet up with some of the folks that we've talked to on these boards.

DisneyFan

[Nala]

I'm doing my part in 7-1/2 days!!!!! Whoo Hoo

[Ursunique2001]

You know as I was reading all the cut backs that Disney was doing I had a thought.......

When we were on our trip in May/June 2001 I was literally in pain after a few days from all the walking. I believe had there been shorter hours I probably would not have tried to cram so many things into one day. I believe, at least in my case, that with the long hours there is a need to do as much as you can because you want to see everything, and do everything to get your moneys worth. If Disney had closed earlier I would have been forced to rest. I am not justifying the cuts. Nor do I want them to make these cuts permanent. (I actually pray that business will pick up so much so that they will have to reinstate a lot of the cutbacks). I am just trying to look on the brighter side of things. Think of how much happier you will be to actually get a good nights rest instead of being physically drained by the time you leave. I hope this helps.

Ursula

[Brant]

Ursula,
I like your reasoning, but that's completely opposite of how it would affect me [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]. With the shorter day, I'm going to feel much more pressured to "cram" in more attractions before closing. If the normal December schedule was in effect, I'd still try to do a lot, but I'd know that I had sufficient time to see all the things I'd like to. Now it very well could seem like one big game of Beat the Clock...only without Bud Collyer...

-Jose Carioca