Same thing happened to my two boys. We shelled out $200 for two droids and were handed a plastic bag at the end. No mention of this before payment, but the description online said the “experience” included a box. This was in October. We have no desire to ever visit DW again unless there’s at least some focus back to guests.
Was the entire experience fairly poor? I haven’t been there in the last 15 years, but always remember both Disney World, and Land, being wonderful immersive, experiences.
What do I think? This doesn’t surprise me. Disney has been taking advantage of individuals and families financially for years. Parking fees, admission, food, and souvenir costs are out of control. They really should be ashamed of themselves.
BINGO!!! I’m sorry, but Disney is BORING, the rides are subpar and the lines are seriously obscene!! My 3 kids ALL loved Universal and Island’s of Adventure. Prices are better. Ride content is so much better. In the words of my then 10 year old daughter (who requested Disney and to bring a friend) for her bday. She is fearless when it comes to Rollercoasters. We decided to go on Space Mountain 1st. I asked how she liked it…her response ” lame, very lame”, lol.
We ate at the restaurant whr the characters walk ard (front of Disney. Cannot remember the name). Made LUNCH reservations . Well, by the time they sat us it was after 4 which is considered dinnertime. The food SUCKED and they had the AUDACITY to charge us dinner prices!! I was furious! Cost me close to $200.00. The girls barely ate as did I. I could have done a grocery shop for at least a week back then!!! Plus, the characters barely made an appearance. NEVER, EVER, EVER AGAIN. Suck it, Walt Disney world!!
Ok, rant over..
I think the biggest issue is that a ton of people, like myself, aren’t avid Disney parks attenders. I’ve been to both Disney Land 2x and Disney World 2x. With the things that I’m reading I’m more apt to take my vacation money elsewear. These casual park goers could cost Disney a ton of money as we’re more likely to spend the most money while there.
But, with what I said, the other local attractions, along with the fact that I’m more likely to go in the middle of the winter (lower prices, lower heat index while 10x warmer than Pittsburgh lol, miss the rainy season, and use it as a HUB. I guess they’ll still get the basic business from the average person.
To be fair, Disney Land has always had a better Space Mountain and other rides. Disney World is more about the total immersion experience. The Universal in Florida is a huge draw and sounds like it’s still pretty interesting. Plus, many go to Disney World as the Hub location to see other area attractions like MGM Studio and Orlando in general.
I feel this way about every purchase. If I get there, and it says that a case is part of the package, I’m getting a case or I’m going to annoy them until I do get one lol.
Honestly, the experience would be incredible, but there are soooo many companies out there making quality lightsabers with options to create them at home, if probably do the rest of the attraction and just make a saber at home with my kids at this point.
Just got back from Disney myself (1/4 -1/7) and can say Disney World was awful. This makes my 5th and final trip there. Disney has become more interested in selling admission tickets than in creating an entertaining environment. There were many rides we weren’t able to ride because you can only wait in so many 2 hour lines a day. We stayed in a townhome off property, because of that we weren’t allowed to try and reserve a spot for the new Star Wars ride until 2 hours after resort guests so it was 100% sold out. We actually did make a lightsaber at Savi’s and we were fortunate enough to get the case, but the bucket of cases was definitely low. After this experience, we have vowed to never go back.
They no longer make you reserve for those rides. Unless of course you’re talking about purchase lightning and can no longer get in the fast lane for it.
We just got back from WDW ourselves 12/19 -1/1/22, Although we did not purchase a light saber we did purchase three androids at 99 dollars a piece. We were told there would be a case (cardboard) but they were all out. So we were told we could have them mailed and they would come in the box, so we paid the extra money and had them mailed. We received our droids yesterday and guess what, they came in plastic bags!!!! I am livid, shocked, and very disappointed. We have made this our family vacation but it will not happen again. The cuts to the magic buses, the cuts to having our luggage in the room at arrival, the horrible food prices ($150.00 at the crystal palace) for a lack luster buffet meal for 2 adults and 1 child, is simply robbery. Not to mention over $600 dollars just for 2 adults and 1 child) for the after hours Christmas show and entry (that was a joke) we got free water, soda, and popcorn (not in a commerative cup). There was nothing magical about that night except waiting in lines for rides. I truly believe Disney owes us money!!!! Disney is no longer the most magical place on earth, it no longer is the place where dreams come true. Walt is turning over in his grave! I heard that in the year 2048 Disney will go belly up…i did not believe it, but now i think it will happen sooner. I am truly sad.
First world problems. How about all you privileged ones go live how the other half of the world lives and then you will have something to WHINE about. Losers.
I get your point, but I’m sure you have complained about things that don’t matter in the end too. Ever complain about a long line, something that’s sold-out, an annoying coworker or boss, a bad hair day, traffic, people at home not pulling their weight, that the food you ordered wasn’t good, that you had car troubles, that your kid was not following directions, and so on? Then you too are guilty of first world problems. NONE of those above mentioned things or whatever you complain about matters when you don’t have food, water, shelter, or live in constant fear for your safety. Yet here you are, in your warm home, in a free country, reading an article and complaining how it’s a “first world problem”. Well hello pot, it’s so nice to finally meet, my name is kettle.
Stfu. I don’t complain about CRAP. With all that’s going on on this planet right now and you jacka$$ ZOMBIES are complaining about a TOY from freakin Disney world. You ppl r totally clueless and deserve every single thing that is about to rain down upon this country. FOOL.
Somewhere in the middle you two both make good points. However, at the end of the day, if you advertise something then people should get what is agreed upon. You shouldn’t bait and switch. Disney should’ve warned purchasers ahead of time.
Well, I can tell you that as an adult when I’ve gone on any meaningful vacation, it’s ONLY been to WDW!!! Why?! Bc back then, Disney WAS top-notch. We all got treated as royalty, every guest!! If, when that wasn’t the case you could speak up and they would do their best to make it right.
However, my last trip EVER was taken in Feb/Mar of 2017!! That’s right!! I’m NOT going back!! It was a nightmare from hell type of trip!! I was denied boarding return busses at park close for very extended periods of time bc I need to use a power wheelchair. That’s correct, I’m not ignorant enough be whining the lines were long, they are for everyone. I’m saying I got passed over while the witch in charge kept filling people PASSING by me and another lady in a wheelchair. This went on more than one night!!!! She kept saying she had to get ‘peolle’ home… we’re people, too!!!!!
I was refused service, flat out at a snack cart. To be sure I hadn’t misinterpreted, I went back and the witch admitted to my face, she purposely refused to wait on me.
I have food allergies and always before, the chef came out and spoke with me about what safe for me to consume and what to avoid. Upon this last trip to Cape May Cafe, my server and the chef were rude and not knowledgeable re these issues and ultimately, not helpful at all.
I can go on it you get the picture. I spent years of savings for my dream vacation but all I got was a big, ole nightmare. Done, Disney!! My friend’s, family, acquaintances and I are DONE.
This is depressing and I have never even been to any kind of Disney parks and hearing this news makes me want to cry 😭. I am 29 almost 30 and I am a huge Star Wars fan and seriously enjoy all things Star Wars, including the season in Chapter 2 of Fortnite where you could obtain a light saber in the game and fight as a Jedi or Sith. I would play with either Luke’s or Master Windo’s Saber and always felt like I was ” fighting for the cause. Now I am finding out that if I want to get the full experience of making my own Saber I could possibly have to carry nearly a $300 life time creation in a plastic bag like I bought a knock off from Dollar Tree hurts like a paper cut on your finger you didn’t know was there until you use handsintizer or get salt in it repeatedly. Please Disney for the love of Walt Disney himself think of others and not yourselves. You have already consumed and ruined several good companies. And Wal Disney himself would be disgusted with how his legacy has turned into a menace.
Stfu. I don’t complain about CRAP. With all that’s going on on this planet right now and you jacka$$ ZOMBIES are complaining about a TOY from freakin Disney world. You ppl r totally clueless and deserve every single thing that is about to rain down upon this country. FOOL.
Would you ever look at someone and say “you really shouldn’t be so happy, there’s someone out there whose happier than you?” No? Then it shouldn’t apply in reverse either. You know nothing about the people posting and what else they might be doing with their money. My family owns DVC and I’m saving up for my husband to do this experience soon. But alongside those investments in our family memories… we as a family sponsor 4 Compassion International children and donate extensively to many charities.
There’s nothing wrong with expecting to receive what you paid for.
Dude we get it. You are extremely
Jealousof those that can afford to do things you can’t. Please stop you rtantrum the second hand embarrassment I feel for you is crippling. I dont know why everyone is trying to reason with an immature troll but seriously friend either save the world or STFU. If you did not care you would not be here
When adults don’t care about something they move on. Grow up!
I mean this to be no offense to you, but I have been and the “experience” you pay for is just snapping together plastic pieces, actually most of the time is spent waiting for them to be done with the script they have to say it’s only lasts around 30mins total. Absolutely not worth the money imo and most of the pieces are sold in the shop anyway.
But considering you support an organization that peddles evangelism as charity, maybe the light saber is a more worthwhile investment than what you are currently spending on. Also, your donations don’t specifically sponsor a child, they send those letters as an incentive to alter your emotional state so you will donate more.
You clearly don’t know much about it. We know the names of each child we sponsor, have paid for college for the oldest, and receive regular updates from them. I know others who have had the chance to meet their sponsor child.
Dude please post links confirming your assertion so it can inform rather than shame people. Unless shaming people is actually your project. In which case, your moralizing beçomes artificial and pitiful.
How I see this is that since you are expected to reserve a spot for an “experience” of assembling your very own light saber the way you want it to be is hardly a toy. More like a collectible. And if a special carrying case is implied to come with the item then that case should be provided instead of some flimsy clear plastic bag. At over $200.00 the guest should be provided the entire experience. Being a collectible item I don’t see any saber fighting, instead the saber will be placed in a high up special place at home.
This is more like of you purchased a PS5 and the picture showed it in a box and when you went to buy it, at full price, the clerk just handed you all of the controllers and out of the box console, and then expected you to walk around the rest of the day like that.
There’s no need to act as you are you would be upset and offended to if you were to order a part for your car and instead of shipping it to you in a box that will protect it they just drove past your house and threw the piece unwrapped and unprotected threw your car or house window. The case is ment to insure that your toy and your experience last a lifetime even after you are dead and gone. So you should be the one who STFU.
Some of these people save up money for years to go. Not everyone is rich. You do not have to eat at the park. I have never been, but family members have and believe me they have no trust fund. You should get what you pay for, no matter your material wealth or lack there of. You need to knock that chip off your shoulder.
Have YOU gone to a Third World nation and lived there? Have YOU done something more than put a bumpersticker on your car? What have YOU done that truly makes a REAL and definable contribution to the betterment of others in the world? I’m not talking about hashtags or holding signs at a political rally. If you haven’t then STFU and quit downing others.
This has nothing to do with the article. Many people are aware of the struggles in this world and do what they can. Thank God for affluent people who can afford to give to charities. You are not very educated P. You keep spouting out the same rhetoric. Get a life.
Lighten up Francis, set up your soapbox elsewhere seriously you lecture on insidethemagic.net. People have the right to complain, I’m sure you’ve complained about some conservative commentary that’s not very important.
Shutting down legitimate complaints about the decline in service not just at Disney World but at an offensively large number of corporations only serves to further serve corporate masters and every further the decline of service while prices continue to soar to serve stockholders. The first worlds problems effect the entire word!
Where do you get off calling people privileged because they’re smart enough to save up their money and go on vacation. Didn’t expect to get what they paid for from a billion dollar company you’re right we should all just allow companies to not provide what they say they will give me next time you go buy a car it’ll have three tires on it but don’t complain about it.
I use to dream of taking my grandchildren to Disney World when they were old enough, but I think I can find a better way to spend my money on them nowadays. Ever since Disney has sold out to the Chinese Communist Party and pretty much destroyed both the MCU and the Star Wars franchises all in a single decade, I have no desire to give them a single dollar of mine.
I just cancelled my trip to WDW next month. Genie waa the first sign that Chapek just wants to hollow out the Disney experience and turn it into nothing but a cash grab.
Sleeves for light sabers is a small detail, but it’s precisely the attention to details that used to make Disney special.
Lmao you are a sad strange little man anyone who says they have never complained in their life is a liar if you paid fo a car and it turned up not working or with something missing you wouldnt complain ? Same thing here doesnt matter what it was something was paid for and a part of that was missing end of people have a right to be angry you do not have the right to belittle people not american from uk but that isnt part of you constitution is it ? Grow up and troll your sad little friends get a life and allow the rest of us normal people to get on with ours mic drop !
Such a child and sad life you must have Puckles, perhaps you never got any toys to play with, so you try to be a big man and try to upset everyone with all your pathetic spew. Go to your ROOM Little Man.
Well you act like a Diva, but nothing but mouth to back it up – Sad so very Sad you are, so as you act like a child, I’ve sent you to the naughty step.
You obviously either didn’t get punched in the face enough growing up- or you did, a lot, and bow you’re a Pseudo tough guy, keyboard warrior who would flinch and never dare speak to someone as you do here.
I’ll punch ya.
You’re a sad sack. What are you even doing on this website? I feel you are not even a fan of Disney and literally come here to put others down because you, yourself, are so unhappy. The projection is palpable. I hope you find whatever is causing you souch suffering and are able to over come and be a happier, kinder person.
I am a stock holder and had gone to Disney World several times a year between 1972 and 2018. I stopped going when the wouldn’t allow my electric scooter be held until my arrival. Then they started charging for parking at the resorts, etc,etc!!
When Chapick took over Disney went into the toilet. I am furious with Disney for not getting rid of him. I get should have found someone else. Charging for the fast pass line is unconscionable. Paying for extra magic hours is wrong. All the nickel and dime bull is destroying the dream.
My stock doesn’t go up with all of this When people are unhappy! I am unhappy because I will never go back to the one place on earth always put a smile on my face and made me feel like a kid again and I am in my 60’s.
Walt would be turning over in his grave right now. He built the park for people he called Guests. Corporate turned it into a shareholders entity and now it’s big enough to fail. No magic bus from the airport? As far as Star Wars is concerned oh my God could there ever have been any more boring franchise than that one?
It’s simple if you advertise and item for a set amount of money be honorable enough to produce said item as advertised. What one chooses to spend thier money on is no one else’s bussiness. I personally feel Walt Disney would be embarrassed and saddened of how is life dream is being systematically destroyed by money grabbing idiots.
If you are that worried about it breaking, then you probably shouldn’t buy it. Personally I get mine from Kyberlight. Indestructible blade and the hilt is pretty tough too. I’m not worried about breaking them as they come “battle ready”.
I think the point is you paid for a case in the price you should get one, not a clear plastic bag. I would ask for a refund as it was sold not as advertised. They should have put a notice up prior to attending building the light sabre then one would be better informed to make a decision to go ahead or not. I for one would leave it without everything you expect to receive.
Just spent 4 days at WDW in various parks last October. The over crowding, the ridiculous prices for entry let alone the mediocre food, the wait times all made for a disappointing overall experience. It’s a shame. The Avatar world, Star Wars, Animal Kingdom are still so stunning and unique- but Disney Inc is proving itself out of most Americans budgets.
My family and I went this past summer and they have cut back on so many things. WDW is very much like Six Flags now. They have removed all of those magical moments we used to have. The staff members are aware of it and they feel frustrated because the management doesn’t care. One example is that I had to walk to a different resort because my resort wasn’t offering busses on a few of the days we were there. Staying on the property offers little to no benefits anymore. WDW was a regular vacation spot for us for 25 years but I do not see us returning.
Hi Disney Fan, which resort were you staying at? no busses is outrageous? The busses and a lack less 30 minutes extra in the park for staying on property is the only perks left…
Oh my God! No buses is outrageous!!! Hahahhaha f’in 1st worlder. Hahaha get used to it, sweetheart , cause your white privileged world is about to be shaken to its core.
And you’re not using ad hominen attacks with your diatribe’s?? I suppose you calling someone Karen, jacka$$ and effin jackholes is supporting your position? Door swings both ways Chuckles. Prove that your Daddy didn’t call. And we really don’t care who your Momma slept with. 🙂
Unless this was an isolated incident on one afternoon, this is not true. We were just there from December 28 through January 6. Everyone we saw walking around with light sabers had the padded black case. We made sabers and the third, and were supplied with the carrying case also.
Man, whoever the “I’m a shareholder and I am NOT happy” is really doesn’t get it. They could not care less you own $200 in their stock. Sell it and move on if you care that much. It’s amazing to me how little people can see the objective is purely profit for these companies.
We are making our last trip to Disney World in March. We have our 4 year old Granddaughter that we have promised to taking after taking the others. It’s sad because this trip is costing us twice as much as the last one only 4 years ago. We swore we would never go back after the last terrible trip. It’s lost it magic and I don’t think they care. We had thought about doing the light Saber thing but I’ve heard too many troubling things so I think we’ll save that to add to our next camping trip. This will be the first time I’m NOT excited about the trip. NOT staying on property….very not worth it!!!
I bought a Leia saber (approx $180) about 5 months ago and abelone shell on saber is peeling off. Reached out to Disney to see if I can send for repair and Disney will not stand by product. No repair,no replacement and no refund. For time and
money spent they should at least repair/replace it.
Unless they are under warranty, why should they?? I mean, I get it, that’s pretty cruddy that it’s peeling, but I don’t see why it’s their responsibility. You’re really paying for the brand, not for quality, no matter what you may be told otherwise.
This is very sad to hear. My grandkids are going to DW, Florida in April. This vacation is for them and thankfully they are too young to know the bad things happening.
I have been going to Disneyland at least once a year for 25 years. My last visit was Jan 2020. I was thinking of making that my very last trip because as som hav stated, the magic is gone. My last 3 visits were disappointing because the waits were long, the cost was high and unfortunately cast member service was mediocre at best. Now it’s more expensive, wait times are longer and cast members are stretched so thin, they can’t possibly give 5he wonderful service that Disney cast members used to be known for. It used to be a wonderful experience, now it’s just not.
Disney was once a company that you could count on to put customers and families first. Apparently this is no longer true. My family and I will think long and hard about taking our vacation to the Disney properties again and we ARE stock holders.
For some people this is a collectible and an experience they paid for. Honestly, I’m saving for my hubby to do this, and my little girl to do the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, when we next go.
Your opinion on this being a toy aside- when someone pays for something and don’t receive what is advertised that is a problem. Disney is known for a higher level of service than this, people invest in Disney vacations (some only able to go 1-2x in their life, many never able to go) for that experience. My expectations vary if I’m going to Universal vs. Disney vs. a local theme park or water park. Since Universal and Disney cost so much you expect to receive what you paid for.
My very first job ever,when I was 15 years old was at Disney world in Orlando! That was in 1985… and to hear that Disney has given MORE importance to sqeezing a penny,over the guests experience disguists me! The “happiest place on earth” has become just another evil system (ad Walmart has) Gone are the days of a magical experience?this is utterly heartbreaking for me! My sister retired from Disney as a monorail driver…my father,rest his soyl,soul, a tour bus company and brought thousands into Disney-everyday! We were a Disney family!!! To hear how horrible Disney is treating its GUESTS is sickening go me;I’ll NEVER go back EVER! I’m so sick and tired of these multibillion dollar companies taking advantage of the people that pay thier salaries!!! A $219.[9 light Saber? You kidding me??? Even Shareholders are pissed now??? THIS IS NOT THE DISNEY I GREW UP WITH!!!
Devastating…disappointed….
I was wanting to do this experience when I go in March. With that price and no case, I think I’ll pass. Am becoming more amd more concerned I’ll be getting screwed by disney when I’m there. This is the most I’ve ever spent on a trip, and I haven’t even arrived yet!
My family went to Disneyland CA. Dec 28 and 30th. On the 28th we built lightsabers at Savi’s. On that day we experienced the same; they were all out of cases, so instead we were given a second Kyber Crystal. However not even a plastic bag for the lightsaber.
It’s a bit of a rip-off when they had cases to sell, that are different than the giveaway cases. Those cases cost $50, a kyber crystal only costs $20. So you’d think they’d at least give us 2 additional crystals. Also the crystal options were limited to red / blue / green purple. Which means that if you wanted the white or yellow crystals, you’d still have to go and buy one of those.
Sure wish I had the same problem as the lot of you. Boohoo. I was buying a “lightsaber” and it was put in a bag. My insanely priced trip to a giant kids park was ruined while trying to buy an insanely stupid item.
My family and I went to DL 12/26-30. We made 3 lightsabers. We weren’t even offered plastic bags. They gave us an extra crystal to make up for no longer having cases. Not to let it ruin our day, we ended up shelling out $50 per case from one of the nearby shops. It sucks but at least they ended up being protected from the rain.
Thank you for wasting hard-earned money on stupid garbage when the country is full of homeless people. I find if tragic you can find no better way to spend your money than to waste it on trash, and overpriced carrying cases for trash.
You should be ashamed, but I doubt you have the capacity. Congratulations on being a gullible shill for Disney’s well-oiled ripoff machine.
I haven’t been to either Disney Land, or World, in years. But, this experience is one that I would love to do. It seems like they’re correcting the “in stock” issues, but this could have been handled better.
Wow! No New Year’s Eve hats & now this … WDW is trying to cut costs, which is odd because Disneyland was closed longer & they still have hats & cases. 🤔
Look at all the fat Azz adults in the pic with their light Saber toys. Hahaha go take an effin walk you self absorbed fatties. Better yet, donate some of your food to the stsrving. Ya fat slobs. You obviously have too much.
The Magic is dying. My wife and I were faithful Disney vacation club members for well over 15 years and were going to the Disney parks once a year for the last 30. We sold our Disney timeshare a year ago and feel like it was the best decision we could have ever made. Disney no longer cares about making it an experience it’s all the profit machine.
In CASE anyone forgot, we’re two years into a pandemic and supply chain issues are rampant across the board. Perhaps the park staff didn’t respond properly by stating there was an additional charge for a carrying case to be shipped, but it’s a bit insane to not be understanding of the fact that even Disney is having difficulties with manufacturing and shipping of packaging products.
I’m a long time Disney fan and guest. I’ve experienced the magic more times than I can count. I’m 40 yr old and have been enjoying the parks since I was 4, starting in the mid 80s. Disney is expensive. BUT you get, a lot of times, more than what you pay for. At least from my experiences. (Last visit 2019). I always compare other theme parks to Disney. Other parks infuriate me with their never ending fast pass schemes. Something Disney started and at least to my knowledge is still free (not the case in other theme parks) If Disney starts making my fast pass cost money, that will be my line in the sand. If the price of the light saber is the same without the case and no plan make sure guests recieve one…unless they pay for shipping, well this can be a telltale sign of where Disney is headed. This kinda thing is just a part of reg theme park bs. And it was this kind of thing, apparently in the past, would set Disney apart from other places.. Disney is ensuring their future right now. If they start cutting corners now, at the expense of the guest.. bc of a little less on their already obscene paychecks…then they will pay for it in the future, I guarantee it. Everyone is doing there part, hanging in there and helping one another..Disney, a concept that helps us escape the dark and ruthlessness of everyday reality, should step up to the plate and do their part..Isn’t this usually one main theme in their films? Doing the right thing? Consider it a major investment for the future and keep that guest first way of business. Bc you will pay for it at a much bigger price later on .
First off, $200 for a plastic toy is already a rip off. Like, really guys? Haven’t you got anything better to spend your money on? But, anyway, to call this outrage is laughable. Disney doesn’t care about you. They care about the bottom line. If you thought anything different, well, you came to the wrong place. I suggest you take a sobering look around at the world in which we live and stop complaining about toy boxes. We all have way bigger fish to fry.
As a native Floridian I have been going to Disney World all 43 yrs of my life. ( I even still have my tickets and promotional packet from when Epcot first opened) We would get seasonal tickets and go up throughout the year while staying in Disney resorts. Now, as Disney has become more and more greedy, my family never goes anymore. It’s truly a shame when such an amazing company starts turning into crap. This was supposed to be a magical experience for families but now it’s only for the rich, unless you’re ok with taking out a loan to go. Walt Disney must be rolling in his grave.
I see everyone complaining about the Mouse House, they have always been a ripoff and always will be..and for the people who have been there multiple times you know this going in. For the price of the lightsabre and a meal you can take a family trip elsewhere to places who will not rob your wallet. Disney has become so money hungry rip off artists, yet people continue to go and then complain.
It seems Disney is trying to make up for lost revenue all at once. All the free perks that used to come with a Disney vacation are being replaced with paid versions. The company is not what is used to be, and I can only imagine how Walt would feel about how guests are treated these days.
So should the rest of us be mad that mickey ears and hats don’t come in boxes could get squished on the plane ride home?? O come on now.. your mad because they put it in a bag.😑
Why are people saying “IF disney is going in a bad direction” ….. did anyone watch the Disney SW trilogy?😆 guess y’all are talking about the parks. Never been, could never afford it, probably never will
Just left Disney Hollywood Studios and I was Happy to be there since my last visit 22 years ago but also disappointed due to the fact that Disney is no longer interested in the guest but in making more money to cheapen the experience. I blame the new CEO!
Comments for Disney Fans Livid After Guest is Forced to Use Plastic Bag For $200+ Lightsaber
Mindy
We were just there last week and received the carrying case for the sabers. We did not however receive the boxes for our droids…
Jessica
The same happened to us. Built a droid and we’re not told beforehand that it would not come with the carrying case, this was about three months ago.
Kristen
Same thing happened to my two boys. We shelled out $200 for two droids and were handed a plastic bag at the end. No mention of this before payment, but the description online said the “experience” included a box. This was in October. We have no desire to ever visit DW again unless there’s at least some focus back to guests.
Jay95
Was the entire experience fairly poor? I haven’t been there in the last 15 years, but always remember both Disney World, and Land, being wonderful immersive, experiences.
Mike
I got a cheap bag to put my sabers in. They should ship to us the case for free after all the money we have given them.
Julie
What do I think? This doesn’t surprise me. Disney has been taking advantage of individuals and families financially for years. Parking fees, admission, food, and souvenir costs are out of control. They really should be ashamed of themselves.
Gustavo
My family had such a negative experience we vowed never to return.
2 new rides? And one we couldn’t get onto. Bite me Disney. We are out
JJ
BINGO!!! I’m sorry, but Disney is BORING, the rides are subpar and the lines are seriously obscene!! My 3 kids ALL loved Universal and Island’s of Adventure. Prices are better. Ride content is so much better. In the words of my then 10 year old daughter (who requested Disney and to bring a friend) for her bday. She is fearless when it comes to Rollercoasters. We decided to go on Space Mountain 1st. I asked how she liked it…her response ” lame, very lame”, lol.
We ate at the restaurant whr the characters walk ard (front of Disney. Cannot remember the name). Made LUNCH reservations . Well, by the time they sat us it was after 4 which is considered dinnertime. The food SUCKED and they had the AUDACITY to charge us dinner prices!! I was furious! Cost me close to $200.00. The girls barely ate as did I. I could have done a grocery shop for at least a week back then!!! Plus, the characters barely made an appearance. NEVER, EVER, EVER AGAIN. Suck it, Walt Disney world!!
Ok, rant over..
Luna Tick
Pfft. You’ll be back by the end of the year. You all will.
Jay95
I think the biggest issue is that a ton of people, like myself, aren’t avid Disney parks attenders. I’ve been to both Disney Land 2x and Disney World 2x. With the things that I’m reading I’m more apt to take my vacation money elsewear. These casual park goers could cost Disney a ton of money as we’re more likely to spend the most money while there.
Jay95
But, with what I said, the other local attractions, along with the fact that I’m more likely to go in the middle of the winter (lower prices, lower heat index while 10x warmer than Pittsburgh lol, miss the rainy season, and use it as a HUB. I guess they’ll still get the basic business from the average person.
Jay95
To be fair, Disney Land has always had a better Space Mountain and other rides. Disney World is more about the total immersion experience. The Universal in Florida is a huge draw and sounds like it’s still pretty interesting. Plus, many go to Disney World as the Hub location to see other area attractions like MGM Studio and Orlando in general.
Julie
My feeling is if you’ve paid for a case you had better get a case.. or don’t make a lightsaber …. Sounds like a #firstworldproblems
Jay95
I feel this way about every purchase. If I get there, and it says that a case is part of the package, I’m getting a case or I’m going to annoy them until I do get one lol.
Honestly, the experience would be incredible, but there are soooo many companies out there making quality lightsabers with options to create them at home, if probably do the rest of the attraction and just make a saber at home with my kids at this point.
Wes
Just got back from Disney myself (1/4 -1/7) and can say Disney World was awful. This makes my 5th and final trip there. Disney has become more interested in selling admission tickets than in creating an entertaining environment. There were many rides we weren’t able to ride because you can only wait in so many 2 hour lines a day. We stayed in a townhome off property, because of that we weren’t allowed to try and reserve a spot for the new Star Wars ride until 2 hours after resort guests so it was 100% sold out. We actually did make a lightsaber at Savi’s and we were fortunate enough to get the case, but the bucket of cases was definitely low. After this experience, we have vowed to never go back.
Lawrence Lewis
I went at the beginning of December and found the parks unusually busy for that time of year. Maybe it’s 50th Anniversary thing.
Jmarkio
They no longer make you reserve for those rides. Unless of course you’re talking about purchase lightning and can no longer get in the fast lane for it.
Cecilia Lester
We just got back from WDW ourselves 12/19 -1/1/22, Although we did not purchase a light saber we did purchase three androids at 99 dollars a piece. We were told there would be a case (cardboard) but they were all out. So we were told we could have them mailed and they would come in the box, so we paid the extra money and had them mailed. We received our droids yesterday and guess what, they came in plastic bags!!!! I am livid, shocked, and very disappointed. We have made this our family vacation but it will not happen again. The cuts to the magic buses, the cuts to having our luggage in the room at arrival, the horrible food prices ($150.00 at the crystal palace) for a lack luster buffet meal for 2 adults and 1 child, is simply robbery. Not to mention over $600 dollars just for 2 adults and 1 child) for the after hours Christmas show and entry (that was a joke) we got free water, soda, and popcorn (not in a commerative cup). There was nothing magical about that night except waiting in lines for rides. I truly believe Disney owes us money!!!! Disney is no longer the most magical place on earth, it no longer is the place where dreams come true. Walt is turning over in his grave! I heard that in the year 2048 Disney will go belly up…i did not believe it, but now i think it will happen sooner. I am truly sad.
Puckles
First world problems. How about all you privileged ones go live how the other half of the world lives and then you will have something to WHINE about. Losers.
Jack
I get your point, but I’m sure you have complained about things that don’t matter in the end too. Ever complain about a long line, something that’s sold-out, an annoying coworker or boss, a bad hair day, traffic, people at home not pulling their weight, that the food you ordered wasn’t good, that you had car troubles, that your kid was not following directions, and so on? Then you too are guilty of first world problems. NONE of those above mentioned things or whatever you complain about matters when you don’t have food, water, shelter, or live in constant fear for your safety. Yet here you are, in your warm home, in a free country, reading an article and complaining how it’s a “first world problem”. Well hello pot, it’s so nice to finally meet, my name is kettle.
Puckles
Stfu. I don’t complain about CRAP. With all that’s going on on this planet right now and you jacka$$ ZOMBIES are complaining about a TOY from freakin Disney world. You ppl r totally clueless and deserve every single thing that is about to rain down upon this country. FOOL.
LOL
Umm, you’re literally complaining endlessly right now, Einstein. Your posts are nothing BUT complaints.
Puckles
Nope. I’m not a grown arse adult complaining about toys. Typical american.
Charles Xavier
Somewhere in the middle you two both make good points. However, at the end of the day, if you advertise something then people should get what is agreed upon. You shouldn’t bait and switch. Disney should’ve warned purchasers ahead of time.
Nan
Well, I can tell you that as an adult when I’ve gone on any meaningful vacation, it’s ONLY been to WDW!!! Why?! Bc back then, Disney WAS top-notch. We all got treated as royalty, every guest!! If, when that wasn’t the case you could speak up and they would do their best to make it right.
However, my last trip EVER was taken in Feb/Mar of 2017!! That’s right!! I’m NOT going back!! It was a nightmare from hell type of trip!! I was denied boarding return busses at park close for very extended periods of time bc I need to use a power wheelchair. That’s correct, I’m not ignorant enough be whining the lines were long, they are for everyone. I’m saying I got passed over while the witch in charge kept filling people PASSING by me and another lady in a wheelchair. This went on more than one night!!!! She kept saying she had to get ‘peolle’ home… we’re people, too!!!!!
I was refused service, flat out at a snack cart. To be sure I hadn’t misinterpreted, I went back and the witch admitted to my face, she purposely refused to wait on me.
I have food allergies and always before, the chef came out and spoke with me about what safe for me to consume and what to avoid. Upon this last trip to Cape May Cafe, my server and the chef were rude and not knowledgeable re these issues and ultimately, not helpful at all.
I can go on it you get the picture. I spent years of savings for my dream vacation but all I got was a big, ole nightmare. Done, Disney!! My friend’s, family, acquaintances and I are DONE.
Divinty Warrington
This is depressing and I have never even been to any kind of Disney parks and hearing this news makes me want to cry 😭. I am 29 almost 30 and I am a huge Star Wars fan and seriously enjoy all things Star Wars, including the season in Chapter 2 of Fortnite where you could obtain a light saber in the game and fight as a Jedi or Sith. I would play with either Luke’s or Master Windo’s Saber and always felt like I was ” fighting for the cause. Now I am finding out that if I want to get the full experience of making my own Saber I could possibly have to carry nearly a $300 life time creation in a plastic bag like I bought a knock off from Dollar Tree hurts like a paper cut on your finger you didn’t know was there until you use handsintizer or get salt in it repeatedly. Please Disney for the love of Walt Disney himself think of others and not yourselves. You have already consumed and ruined several good companies. And Wal Disney himself would be disgusted with how his legacy has turned into a menace.
Michelle
Well said good sir
Puckles
Stfu. I don’t complain about CRAP. With all that’s going on on this planet right now and you jacka$$ ZOMBIES are complaining about a TOY from freakin Disney world. You ppl r totally clueless and deserve every single thing that is about to rain down upon this country. FOOL.
Cia
Would you ever look at someone and say “you really shouldn’t be so happy, there’s someone out there whose happier than you?” No? Then it shouldn’t apply in reverse either. You know nothing about the people posting and what else they might be doing with their money. My family owns DVC and I’m saving up for my husband to do this experience soon. But alongside those investments in our family memories… we as a family sponsor 4 Compassion International children and donate extensively to many charities.
There’s nothing wrong with expecting to receive what you paid for.
Puckles
No one cares what you’ve done. Stop with the straw man argument.
Kimberly A Marino
Dude we get it. You are extremely
Jealousof those that can afford to do things you can’t. Please stop you rtantrum the second hand embarrassment I feel for you is crippling. I dont know why everyone is trying to reason with an immature troll but seriously friend either save the world or STFU. If you did not care you would not be here
When adults don’t care about something they move on. Grow up!
Faye
I mean this to be no offense to you, but I have been and the “experience” you pay for is just snapping together plastic pieces, actually most of the time is spent waiting for them to be done with the script they have to say it’s only lasts around 30mins total. Absolutely not worth the money imo and most of the pieces are sold in the shop anyway.
But considering you support an organization that peddles evangelism as charity, maybe the light saber is a more worthwhile investment than what you are currently spending on. Also, your donations don’t specifically sponsor a child, they send those letters as an incentive to alter your emotional state so you will donate more.
Cia
You clearly don’t know much about it. We know the names of each child we sponsor, have paid for college for the oldest, and receive regular updates from them. I know others who have had the chance to meet their sponsor child.
Joel Sommers
Dude please post links confirming your assertion so it can inform rather than shame people. Unless shaming people is actually your project. In which case, your moralizing beçomes artificial and pitiful.
DJTluvVlad
Quit complaining about your count “pot” sounds as if YOU are the WHINER… FOOL.
Puckles
Stfu whiny baby boy playing with freakin toys. Hahahhahahahahhahahahah
Puckless
You’re complaining right now.
Roger Massie
How I see this is that since you are expected to reserve a spot for an “experience” of assembling your very own light saber the way you want it to be is hardly a toy. More like a collectible. And if a special carrying case is implied to come with the item then that case should be provided instead of some flimsy clear plastic bag. At over $200.00 the guest should be provided the entire experience. Being a collectible item I don’t see any saber fighting, instead the saber will be placed in a high up special place at home.
Dudeman
I bought a $500 PS5 from Best Buy and got a normal plastic bag. Guess I should be furious.
AlpalsAlpals
This is more like of you purchased a PS5 and the picture showed it in a box and when you went to buy it, at full price, the clerk just handed you all of the controllers and out of the box console, and then expected you to walk around the rest of the day like that.
Joel Sommers
$500? To play games? Are you a baby? Don’t you care about the larger problems in this troubled world?
Divinty Warrington
There’s no need to act as you are you would be upset and offended to if you were to order a part for your car and instead of shipping it to you in a box that will protect it they just drove past your house and threw the piece unwrapped and unprotected threw your car or house window. The case is ment to insure that your toy and your experience last a lifetime even after you are dead and gone. So you should be the one who STFU.
Stephanie Cates
Some of these people save up money for years to go. Not everyone is rich. You do not have to eat at the park. I have never been, but family members have and believe me they have no trust fund. You should get what you pay for, no matter your material wealth or lack there of. You need to knock that chip off your shoulder.
Julian H
Puckles I bet you are a load of fun to be with…. NOT
Puckles
Typical KAREN complaining about toys. Hahahahhahahahahahaba
Julian H
Such a child
FL-Dad
Have YOU gone to a Third World nation and lived there? Have YOU done something more than put a bumpersticker on your car? What have YOU done that truly makes a REAL and definable contribution to the betterment of others in the world? I’m not talking about hashtags or holding signs at a political rally. If you haven’t then STFU and quit downing others.
Puckles
Yes
I’m a full time volunteer. Now go back to your toys, little American man baby. Hahahahhahahaha
Stephanie Cates
This has nothing to do with the article. Many people are aware of the struggles in this world and do what they can. Thank God for affluent people who can afford to give to charities. You are not very educated P. You keep spouting out the same rhetoric. Get a life.
Kieth Kayman
Lighten up Francis, set up your soapbox elsewhere seriously you lecture on insidethemagic.net. People have the right to complain, I’m sure you’ve complained about some conservative commentary that’s not very important.
Buzz
Lmfao! The greediest places on earth!. The out of stock excuse is unacceptable for this billion dollar company! Unacceptable!
Michelle
Shutting down legitimate complaints about the decline in service not just at Disney World but at an offensively large number of corporations only serves to further serve corporate masters and every further the decline of service while prices continue to soar to serve stockholders. The first worlds problems effect the entire word!
Missy
Oh shaddup! Nobody asked you.
I bet you’re real fun at parties🙄.
Josh
Where do you get off calling people privileged because they’re smart enough to save up their money and go on vacation. Didn’t expect to get what they paid for from a billion dollar company you’re right we should all just allow companies to not provide what they say they will give me next time you go buy a car it’ll have three tires on it but don’t complain about it.
Michael Fournier
I use to dream of taking my grandchildren to Disney World when they were old enough, but I think I can find a better way to spend my money on them nowadays. Ever since Disney has sold out to the Chinese Communist Party and pretty much destroyed both the MCU and the Star Wars franchises all in a single decade, I have no desire to give them a single dollar of mine.
D Pye
I just cancelled my trip to WDW next month. Genie waa the first sign that Chapek just wants to hollow out the Disney experience and turn it into nothing but a cash grab.
Sleeves for light sabers is a small detail, but it’s precisely the attention to details that used to make Disney special.
Puckles
Little mother effer can’t handle the truth when your kind is called out. Adults playing with freakin toys. Unbelievable.
David Kearney
Lmao you are a sad strange little man anyone who says they have never complained in their life is a liar if you paid fo a car and it turned up not working or with something missing you wouldnt complain ? Same thing here doesnt matter what it was something was paid for and a part of that was missing end of people have a right to be angry you do not have the right to belittle people not american from uk but that isnt part of you constitution is it ? Grow up and troll your sad little friends get a life and allow the rest of us normal people to get on with ours mic drop !
Julian H
I hope Puckles is not from the UK? if he is what an embarrassment to all us fun loving happy Brits that do not tolerate such rubbish behaviour.
Puckles
Honey, your UK life as u knew it is about to be over. But, Hey, at least you’ll have your toys to play with.
Julian H
Such a child and sad life you must have Puckles, perhaps you never got any toys to play with, so you try to be a big man and try to upset everyone with all your pathetic spew. Go to your ROOM Little Man.
Puckles
Maybe I’m a woman , ya twit. Typical MALE KAREN. HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA
Julian H
Well you act like a Diva, but nothing but mouth to back it up – Sad so very Sad you are, so as you act like a child, I’ve sent you to the naughty step.
Julian H
Oh Puckles you really are full of the joys of Spring, such a negative person you are.
Puckles
Go play with a barbie, KAREN.
Anne D
You obviously either didn’t get punched in the face enough growing up- or you did, a lot, and bow you’re a Pseudo tough guy, keyboard warrior who would flinch and never dare speak to someone as you do here.
I’ll punch ya.
Puckles
Oh I’m scared. Why don’t u stab me with your little toy instead. Hahahahhahahahah
Guy
You’re a sad sack. What are you even doing on this website? I feel you are not even a fan of Disney and literally come here to put others down because you, yourself, are so unhappy. The projection is palpable. I hope you find whatever is causing you souch suffering and are able to over come and be a happier, kinder person.
TQ13
I am a stock holder and had gone to Disney World several times a year between 1972 and 2018. I stopped going when the wouldn’t allow my electric scooter be held until my arrival. Then they started charging for parking at the resorts, etc,etc!!
When Chapick took over Disney went into the toilet. I am furious with Disney for not getting rid of him. I get should have found someone else. Charging for the fast pass line is unconscionable. Paying for extra magic hours is wrong. All the nickel and dime bull is destroying the dream.
My stock doesn’t go up with all of this When people are unhappy! I am unhappy because I will never go back to the one place on earth always put a smile on my face and made me feel like a kid again and I am in my 60’s.
Kieth Kayman
Keep sucking on those Lemons Puckles.
Lori S Lee
Walt would be turning over in his grave right now. He built the park for people he called Guests. Corporate turned it into a shareholders entity and now it’s big enough to fail. No magic bus from the airport? As far as Star Wars is concerned oh my God could there ever have been any more boring franchise than that one?
Cia
Yes, Lord of the Rings 😅
However Disney has had a relationship with George Lucas for decades- it was a natural partnership and made sense that it ended up like this.
Mags
It’s simple if you advertise and item for a set amount of money be honorable enough to produce said item as advertised. What one chooses to spend thier money on is no one else’s bussiness. I personally feel Walt Disney would be embarrassed and saddened of how is life dream is being systematically destroyed by money grabbing idiots.
Megan
If you are that worried about it breaking, then you probably shouldn’t buy it. Personally I get mine from Kyberlight. Indestructible blade and the hilt is pretty tough too. I’m not worried about breaking them as they come “battle ready”.
Julian H
I think the point is you paid for a case in the price you should get one, not a clear plastic bag. I would ask for a refund as it was sold not as advertised. They should have put a notice up prior to attending building the light sabre then one would be better informed to make a decision to go ahead or not. I for one would leave it without everything you expect to receive.
Anne D
Just spent 4 days at WDW in various parks last October. The over crowding, the ridiculous prices for entry let alone the mediocre food, the wait times all made for a disappointing overall experience. It’s a shame. The Avatar world, Star Wars, Animal Kingdom are still so stunning and unique- but Disney Inc is proving itself out of most Americans budgets.
Puckles
Oh my God my world is just coming to an end cause I didn’t get a carrying case with my toy!!! Hahahhaha effin jackholes.
Disney fan
My family and I went this past summer and they have cut back on so many things. WDW is very much like Six Flags now. They have removed all of those magical moments we used to have. The staff members are aware of it and they feel frustrated because the management doesn’t care. One example is that I had to walk to a different resort because my resort wasn’t offering busses on a few of the days we were there. Staying on the property offers little to no benefits anymore. WDW was a regular vacation spot for us for 25 years but I do not see us returning.
Julian H
Hi Disney Fan, which resort were you staying at? no busses is outrageous? The busses and a lack less 30 minutes extra in the park for staying on property is the only perks left…
This is crazy.
Puckles
Oh my God! No buses is outrageous!!! Hahahhaha f’in 1st worlder. Hahaha get used to it, sweetheart , cause your white privileged world is about to be shaken to its core.
Pat
Puckles – your Daddy called and said the best part of you ran down his leg and your Momma is still trying to figure out who your daddy is? 🙂
Puckles
Ad hominem attacks cause u know I’m right. Hahsahagahsha
Pat
And you’re not using ad hominen attacks with your diatribe’s?? I suppose you calling someone Karen, jacka$$ and effin jackholes is supporting your position? Door swings both ways Chuckles. Prove that your Daddy didn’t call. And we really don’t care who your Momma slept with. 🙂
Julian H
Be quiet Puckles the adults are talking now.
Jmarkio
Unless this was an isolated incident on one afternoon, this is not true. We were just there from December 28 through January 6. Everyone we saw walking around with light sabers had the padded black case. We made sabers and the third, and were supplied with the carrying case also.
Carter
Man, whoever the “I’m a shareholder and I am NOT happy” is really doesn’t get it. They could not care less you own $200 in their stock. Sell it and move on if you care that much. It’s amazing to me how little people can see the objective is purely profit for these companies.
Julian H
People have a right to an opinion, and complain if they wish, if you do not like it then don’t read it and as you say Carter “Move on”.
Cedric
We are making our last trip to Disney World in March. We have our 4 year old Granddaughter that we have promised to taking after taking the others. It’s sad because this trip is costing us twice as much as the last one only 4 years ago. We swore we would never go back after the last terrible trip. It’s lost it magic and I don’t think they care. We had thought about doing the light Saber thing but I’ve heard too many troubling things so I think we’ll save that to add to our next camping trip. This will be the first time I’m NOT excited about the trip. NOT staying on property….very not worth it!!!
Tamra Belcher
Don’t waste your money,go to universal!
Jules
I bought a Leia saber (approx $180) about 5 months ago and abelone shell on saber is peeling off. Reached out to Disney to see if I can send for repair and Disney will not stand by product. No repair,no replacement and no refund. For time and
money spent they should at least repair/replace it.
Georgie Gal
Unless they are under warranty, why should they?? I mean, I get it, that’s pretty cruddy that it’s peeling, but I don’t see why it’s their responsibility. You’re really paying for the brand, not for quality, no matter what you may be told otherwise.
Debby
This is very sad to hear. My grandkids are going to DW, Florida in April. This vacation is for them and thankfully they are too young to know the bad things happening.
Wuzza Fan
I have been going to Disneyland at least once a year for 25 years. My last visit was Jan 2020. I was thinking of making that my very last trip because as som hav stated, the magic is gone. My last 3 visits were disappointing because the waits were long, the cost was high and unfortunately cast member service was mediocre at best. Now it’s more expensive, wait times are longer and cast members are stretched so thin, they can’t possibly give 5he wonderful service that Disney cast members used to be known for. It used to be a wonderful experience, now it’s just not.
Dale
That is funny good for Disney
Khilto
Disney was once a company that you could count on to put customers and families first. Apparently this is no longer true. My family and I will think long and hard about taking our vacation to the Disney properties again and we ARE stock holders.
DLand
Must be nice to drop $200.+ on a “TOY” 🤣🤣🤣 Just trying to survive here & people are Crying over a “TOY CASE” that didn’t come with the “TOY.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cia
For some people this is a collectible and an experience they paid for. Honestly, I’m saving for my hubby to do this, and my little girl to do the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, when we next go.
Your opinion on this being a toy aside- when someone pays for something and don’t receive what is advertised that is a problem. Disney is known for a higher level of service than this, people invest in Disney vacations (some only able to go 1-2x in their life, many never able to go) for that experience. My expectations vary if I’m going to Universal vs. Disney vs. a local theme park or water park. Since Universal and Disney cost so much you expect to receive what you paid for.
Whim
$200+?? Well I’m glad we built our own lightsabers for $40 in Tomorrowland 9 years ago 😂 they collect dust in the back corner of a closet.
Tamra Belcher
My very first job ever,when I was 15 years old was at Disney world in Orlando! That was in 1985… and to hear that Disney has given MORE importance to sqeezing a penny,over the guests experience disguists me! The “happiest place on earth” has become just another evil system (ad Walmart has) Gone are the days of a magical experience?this is utterly heartbreaking for me! My sister retired from Disney as a monorail driver…my father,rest his soyl,soul, a tour bus company and brought thousands into Disney-everyday! We were a Disney family!!! To hear how horrible Disney is treating its GUESTS is sickening go me;I’ll NEVER go back EVER! I’m so sick and tired of these multibillion dollar companies taking advantage of the people that pay thier salaries!!! A $219.[9 light Saber? You kidding me??? Even Shareholders are pissed now??? THIS IS NOT THE DISNEY I GREW UP WITH!!!
Devastating…disappointed….
Lynn
I was wanting to do this experience when I go in March. With that price and no case, I think I’ll pass. Am becoming more amd more concerned I’ll be getting screwed by disney when I’m there. This is the most I’ve ever spent on a trip, and I haven’t even arrived yet!
Mark
My family went to Disneyland CA. Dec 28 and 30th. On the 28th we built lightsabers at Savi’s. On that day we experienced the same; they were all out of cases, so instead we were given a second Kyber Crystal. However not even a plastic bag for the lightsaber.
It’s a bit of a rip-off when they had cases to sell, that are different than the giveaway cases. Those cases cost $50, a kyber crystal only costs $20. So you’d think they’d at least give us 2 additional crystals. Also the crystal options were limited to red / blue / green purple. Which means that if you wanted the white or yellow crystals, you’d still have to go and buy one of those.
Definitely disheartening to see this.
Jeremy
Wow, I’m sorry but this is so far from being a real world problem. I have no sympathy for you and your family whatsoever.
Joel Sommers
No sympathy? Not even for the kids who are utterly disconnected from these discussions and for whom the memories are created?
John
Does your little bunghole hurt?
You people are fools.
annjellicle
The wands at Universal aren’t coming in boxes anymore, either. 😕
OGRonnie
Sure wish I had the same problem as the lot of you. Boohoo. I was buying a “lightsaber” and it was put in a bag. My insanely priced trip to a giant kids park was ruined while trying to buy an insanely stupid item.
Michael L Velarde
One word ultrasabers.com
Great quality sabers delivered for a fraction of the price. Quality of product.
Denise
My family and I went to DL 12/26-30. We made 3 lightsabers. We weren’t even offered plastic bags. They gave us an extra crystal to make up for no longer having cases. Not to let it ruin our day, we ended up shelling out $50 per case from one of the nearby shops. It sucks but at least they ended up being protected from the rain.
John
Thank you for wasting hard-earned money on stupid garbage when the country is full of homeless people. I find if tragic you can find no better way to spend your money than to waste it on trash, and overpriced carrying cases for trash.
You should be ashamed, but I doubt you have the capacity. Congratulations on being a gullible shill for Disney’s well-oiled ripoff machine.
Jay95
I haven’t been to either Disney Land, or World, in years. But, this experience is one that I would love to do. It seems like they’re correcting the “in stock” issues, but this could have been handled better.
Leeann Jacket
Wow! No New Year’s Eve hats & now this … WDW is trying to cut costs, which is odd because Disneyland was closed longer & they still have hats & cases. 🤔
Puckles
Look at all the fat Azz adults in the pic with their light Saber toys. Hahaha go take an effin walk you self absorbed fatties. Better yet, donate some of your food to the stsrving. Ya fat slobs. You obviously have too much.
Cia
You are a sad, strange little man
Missy
Oh shaddup! Nobody asked you.
I bet you’re real fun at parties🙄.
Brian
White peoples problems, smh.
Buzz
Lmao!
DT
What stupid thing to be upset about.
Jeremy
Seriously? This is news? Entitled much?
Jim
The Magic is dying. My wife and I were faithful Disney vacation club members for well over 15 years and were going to the Disney parks once a year for the last 30. We sold our Disney timeshare a year ago and feel like it was the best decision we could have ever made. Disney no longer cares about making it an experience it’s all the profit machine.
Jessi
In CASE anyone forgot, we’re two years into a pandemic and supply chain issues are rampant across the board. Perhaps the park staff didn’t respond properly by stating there was an additional charge for a carrying case to be shipped, but it’s a bit insane to not be understanding of the fact that even Disney is having difficulties with manufacturing and shipping of packaging products.
Courtney Martin
I’m a long time Disney fan and guest. I’ve experienced the magic more times than I can count. I’m 40 yr old and have been enjoying the parks since I was 4, starting in the mid 80s. Disney is expensive. BUT you get, a lot of times, more than what you pay for. At least from my experiences. (Last visit 2019). I always compare other theme parks to Disney. Other parks infuriate me with their never ending fast pass schemes. Something Disney started and at least to my knowledge is still free (not the case in other theme parks) If Disney starts making my fast pass cost money, that will be my line in the sand. If the price of the light saber is the same without the case and no plan make sure guests recieve one…unless they pay for shipping, well this can be a telltale sign of where Disney is headed. This kinda thing is just a part of reg theme park bs. And it was this kind of thing, apparently in the past, would set Disney apart from other places.. Disney is ensuring their future right now. If they start cutting corners now, at the expense of the guest.. bc of a little less on their already obscene paychecks…then they will pay for it in the future, I guarantee it. Everyone is doing there part, hanging in there and helping one another..Disney, a concept that helps us escape the dark and ruthlessness of everyday reality, should step up to the plate and do their part..Isn’t this usually one main theme in their films? Doing the right thing? Consider it a major investment for the future and keep that guest first way of business. Bc you will pay for it at a much bigger price later on .
0u812
Wow, Ukraine’s getting ready to be invaded by Russia…talk about first world problems.
Sam
First off, $200 for a plastic toy is already a rip off. Like, really guys? Haven’t you got anything better to spend your money on? But, anyway, to call this outrage is laughable. Disney doesn’t care about you. They care about the bottom line. If you thought anything different, well, you came to the wrong place. I suggest you take a sobering look around at the world in which we live and stop complaining about toy boxes. We all have way bigger fish to fry.
Tom Mscichowski
Throw the bum out!
John
What a worthless waste of time this stupid story about stupid people being ripped off for stupid junk is.
You people need lives.
Beckaroosy
As a native Floridian I have been going to Disney World all 43 yrs of my life. ( I even still have my tickets and promotional packet from when Epcot first opened) We would get seasonal tickets and go up throughout the year while staying in Disney resorts. Now, as Disney has become more and more greedy, my family never goes anymore. It’s truly a shame when such an amazing company starts turning into crap. This was supposed to be a magical experience for families but now it’s only for the rich, unless you’re ok with taking out a loan to go. Walt Disney must be rolling in his grave.
Scott
I see everyone complaining about the Mouse House, they have always been a ripoff and always will be..and for the people who have been there multiple times you know this going in. For the price of the lightsabre and a meal you can take a family trip elsewhere to places who will not rob your wallet. Disney has become so money hungry rip off artists, yet people continue to go and then complain.
Get over it
Talk about first world problems.
Chris
It seems Disney is trying to make up for lost revenue all at once. All the free perks that used to come with a Disney vacation are being replaced with paid versions. The company is not what is used to be, and I can only imagine how Walt would feel about how guests are treated these days.
Pks
No case ? You mean you pay $200 for a plastic tube that lights up and they give you a flipping plastic bag?
Rya
Bob Chapek is a pig for money. Fire Bob paycheck Chapek NOW!
Hillaire
So should the rest of us be mad that mickey ears and hats don’t come in boxes could get squished on the plane ride home?? O come on now.. your mad because they put it in a bag.😑
Brett
Why are people saying “IF disney is going in a bad direction” ….. did anyone watch the Disney SW trilogy?😆 guess y’all are talking about the parks. Never been, could never afford it, probably never will
Jon P
Just left Disney Hollywood Studios and I was Happy to be there since my last visit 22 years ago but also disappointed due to the fact that Disney is no longer interested in the guest but in making more money to cheapen the experience. I blame the new CEO!
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