I tried to book a 7 night stay at All Stars in Feb and I could only book an 8 or 9 month stay.
I as block out. No reservations,showed up for All Star with less than 8 days.
Disney resort rooms receive a light cleaning every other day. A one night stay may not be that cost effective especially if they have to do a deeper clean.
What is going on with Disney and who is the culprit in all of these changes? Higher prices on tickets, then paying for lightening lane, shortened menus and raising pricing on meals, parking at the hotels and now minimum stay going to two nights. It is so sad and I believe Walt Disney would be so unhappy as to what’s going on. Walt believed in families going to the parks and enjoying their time together. Stop crushing your guests!
You are spot on in all aspects of your post. Unfortunately, it seems as though the more complaining we do, the more Chapek takes away. It really has me dumbfounded how ignorant this guy is. It truly feels like he is set on running the company into the ground. Just a few years ago, you didn’t have to look far to find “magic”. The magic began as soon as you arrived at MCO and shortly thereafter your luggage magically appears in your hotel room, leaving the guests with nothing better to do than to immediately begin their fun within the parks…. Now you get to battle it out at the baggage claim carousel and then drag it back to your hotel room and then rush to the parks, essentially taking at least two hours out of your playtime. Before long, you are going to have to find your own ride to and from the hotel as well, so there’s that. I spoke with a cast member this past trip (I was there for the 50th Anniversary) of whom was with Disney pre-pandemic and has just been brought back onboard. Very passionate young man, raised on Disney and loves every aspect. He expressed his disappointment with the new CEO and indicated that most cast members are now feeling under appreciated but yet the majority of them continue to bring their magical energy to us within the parks every day. Just imagine what happens as these passionate cast members cycle out and new “employees” are brought in. The magic will lessen and lessen even further as I don’t know how one can continue to feel passionate about a company that is slowly circling the bowl.
Oh so true. I have said the same thing to my husband. No imagination anywhere. Whether in the Parks or on the screen, it’s regurgitation of old shows that I watched 20 years ago and no rthym or reason for the rides in the parks. The powers that be have lost focus and just want to make money and make sure their salaries and stock options are doing well. 🤮😡😡
I feel that they are having trouble with hotel reservations & ticket sales dropping after getting rid of free fast passes, etc. Disney is trying to increase profits in the event that this trend does not change.
I agree! He doesn’t appear to understand or care about anything that Walt believed!
That being said, is there anyone in the WALT DISNEY COMPANY who does think or care as Walt did!!!
It makes me so angry that this has been permitted to happen!
They could care less about Walt’s dream!
Well gee whiz. If I ever got to Disney World I’d have to stay for more than one night anyway. Yeah. One park per day. The place is so huge I can’t see how park-hopping is possible without exhaustion.
Comments for New Restriction In Place For Short Disney World Vacations
Suegee0
Are you just assuming this based on your search? I have a one night reservation from November 5-6.
TacoCat
If you already had a one night reservation, you can keep it. But, you cannot book a new one night reservation.
Sue
Disney is getting desperate.
Kate
I tried to book a 7 night stay at All Stars in Feb and I could only book an 8 or 9 month stay.
I as block out. No reservations,showed up for All Star with less than 8 days.
Deb
Disney resort rooms receive a light cleaning every other day. A one night stay may not be that cost effective especially if they have to do a deeper clean.
Carolyn
What is going on with Disney and who is the culprit in all of these changes? Higher prices on tickets, then paying for lightening lane, shortened menus and raising pricing on meals, parking at the hotels and now minimum stay going to two nights. It is so sad and I believe Walt Disney would be so unhappy as to what’s going on. Walt believed in families going to the parks and enjoying their time together. Stop crushing your guests!
Kelly Connerton
That was a well thought out piece and makes sense and I think you have captured the culture of current disney.
CT
Agree 100%. The Magic is gone.
Tonya
Tim,
You are spot on in all aspects of your post. Unfortunately, it seems as though the more complaining we do, the more Chapek takes away. It really has me dumbfounded how ignorant this guy is. It truly feels like he is set on running the company into the ground. Just a few years ago, you didn’t have to look far to find “magic”. The magic began as soon as you arrived at MCO and shortly thereafter your luggage magically appears in your hotel room, leaving the guests with nothing better to do than to immediately begin their fun within the parks…. Now you get to battle it out at the baggage claim carousel and then drag it back to your hotel room and then rush to the parks, essentially taking at least two hours out of your playtime. Before long, you are going to have to find your own ride to and from the hotel as well, so there’s that. I spoke with a cast member this past trip (I was there for the 50th Anniversary) of whom was with Disney pre-pandemic and has just been brought back onboard. Very passionate young man, raised on Disney and loves every aspect. He expressed his disappointment with the new CEO and indicated that most cast members are now feeling under appreciated but yet the majority of them continue to bring their magical energy to us within the parks every day. Just imagine what happens as these passionate cast members cycle out and new “employees” are brought in. The magic will lessen and lessen even further as I don’t know how one can continue to feel passionate about a company that is slowly circling the bowl.
Lucille
Oh so true. I have said the same thing to my husband. No imagination anywhere. Whether in the Parks or on the screen, it’s regurgitation of old shows that I watched 20 years ago and no rthym or reason for the rides in the parks. The powers that be have lost focus and just want to make money and make sure their salaries and stock options are doing well. 🤮😡😡
Ed Marks
I feel that they are having trouble with hotel reservations & ticket sales dropping after getting rid of free fast passes, etc. Disney is trying to increase profits in the event that this trend does not change.
Kimberly Catledge
I recently noticed this also. I asked a cast member about it via the chat and she told me if I call in, I would be able to book the one night alone.
Kelly Connerton
Thats what I had to do back in Feb,
Barb304
Chapek is killing WDW. The Disney company needs to get rid of him NOW!
CT
Agree 100%
Sandy
I agree! He doesn’t appear to understand or care about anything that Walt believed!
That being said, is there anyone in the WALT DISNEY COMPANY who does think or care as Walt did!!!
It makes me so angry that this has been permitted to happen!
They could care less about Walt’s dream!
Phoebe L Ho
Well gee whiz. If I ever got to Disney World I’d have to stay for more than one night anyway. Yeah. One park per day. The place is so huge I can’t see how park-hopping is possible without exhaustion.
CT
I have not been since 2002 and have been wanting to go back but from Every thing I have been reading lately the magic is definitely gone.
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