It is one thing to close the parks early for a Disney event: these are annual events & posted months earlier. I don’t think it is fair to close the parks for private events/company or people buying out. These dates are posted only days earlier – when people make plans months prior. Let them buy tickets and join the general public. Then Disney can just get additional CM’s to work. A win win for everyone.
This is absolutely wrong. Families pay thousands of dollars (sometimes money they don’t even have) to give their families a trip of a lifetime. This may be the only trip they vet take to Disney. Disney used to be all inclusive and this is far from it. Disney used to be affordable for everyone (but that’s a much different story)! If a company is rich enough to buy out an entire park, I think it’s safe to say the employees can afford to go themselves. I think this is wrong but then again, I don’t know if Disney is losing money or making money so I don’t want to speculate any further.
Walt’s Dream died when he died. No one knew how to build EPCOT 1966 and all corporations cut ties to EPCOT 1966. His brother Roy O did not know how to build EPCOT 1966, all he knew was to build and run hotels. Ron Miller knew how to cut corporations apart and sell them off which lead to his firing. Before there was Epcot Theme Park, Ron Miller sold the Disney name to Disneyland Tokyo. EPCOT 1966 was Walt’s Dream taking Disney Productions into space for asteroid mining.
Corporations which buyout Disney are also investors of Disney and the corporations have Disney investing in them. It is a win/win situation keeping Disney a Magical Destination.
It is pure profit on corporate nights. Reservation System can figure out which has the least amount of guests on a certain day.
If these families are spending money they might not have then maybe, just maybe they should prioritize their financial stability first before taking a WDW vacation.
Going on a WDW is not a necessity of life (unless you ask Baloo). These people are crazy to go into debt. I didn’t go until I was 18 and had SAVED up enough money. Disney debtors are trading a week of Vacation for years of financial slavery at high interest. Personal choices.
Oh bad people are gonna listen and not go there and spend all the money there. It’s not worth it. If you only knew how they treat their employees you wouldn’t even go there. This is just about making money that’s all and making your money that you make all you around and you spend it at the damn park for what
Agree with the 1st and 2nd comment. It wouldn’t be a problem if it had been on the calendar months earlier when guest make plans. I am sure the convention been on the books for the swan and dolphin for a year. But not even 2 weeks notice. Thats greed.
First and foremost WDW is a business. We all like to think it’s ours and it should be reserved for only families and kids and that’s fine. But it’s a business first. These companies that buy out evenings at the parks are paying top dollar prices which help in the long run for future projects as well as day to day operations. Besides if anyone is actually planning a WDW vacation they should be able to shuffles days or times around these events as the park hours are always updated on the website for availability.
I hope anyone that pre-spent money gets a full refund.
As for those with jobs, many employers require a minimum 2 week notice for requesting paid Vacation Time. It is not just the guest that could be affected with such a short notice.
For the amount of money they get for tickets, then you buy genie+, then you buy individual lightening passes…then they let you know you have 5 less hours than you thought is wrong. They should be refunded a prorated amount, and if they don’t have park hopper tickets, they should be allowed to hop anyway. The greed is disgusting and would not have happened under Walt.
If a guest isn’t getting their full day at the park then they should get compensation for their ticket value. Either a partial refund or perks like food or merchandise vouchers. You shouldn’t have to pay full price for partial days.
Disney since Walt is gone has gotten just like the rest of the corporation’s Getty greedy and don’t care about the patrons as it is you won’t see any poor kids getting the chance to go because the tickets have gotten absolutely outrageous. So sad what was once a magical experience for adults and children alike is now just catering to the wealthiest people and their children.
WDW restaurants are also doing this. We were just informed that our reservation at the Edison in Disney Springs for Tuesday has been canceled due to a private event. We made our reservation months ago and was left scrambling to find another. No “sorry for the inconvenience”, just cancelled. This was a first for our travel agent
Though we may not like it, and as a DVC member, I hate to say it, Disney, like professional sports and concerts, is a corporation.
It is profit over dreams.
Fortunately, we’re in a position where we can afford these changes, but many families save for years for what they hope will be their “trip of a lifetime.” Those families shouldn’t have to simply accept unexpected disruptions because of special events.
I’d like to think Walt would have found a way to make things right for those guests. Maybe extended park hours at another park, additional hours at Hollywood Studios the day before or after, a discounted ticket, or some other gesture that acknowledges the inconvenience.
It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant. Just something that shows Disney understands what these vacations mean to families and is willing to help make up for the changes they never expected.
Disney has always sold more than rides and attractions. It sells memories, dreams, and magic. A little extra effort to preserve that magic when plans change would go a long way.
Wow. Settle down people. Anyone think that Executives had to make choices to stay afloat for long term? The best way is to periodically offer a win win. I do agree though, most companies who plan major events such as these know possibly a year in advance. Those days should be blacked out. AND, for any general public customer that has already booked before said blackout is posted, Disney then offers some other perk for free of a predetermined value. That way people dont feel like they gotten the shaft.
This particular event brings over 10,000 IT professionals to Disney resorts for the conference each year. Closing Hollywood Studios early one night for the conference attendees to have a special event is no different than Disney closing Magic Kingdom early for Mickey’s Halloween or Christmas special events to the every day guest. Last year Magic Kingdom closed early for this, next year Epcot or Animal Kingdom will close early. It’s been happening for this and other similar conferences for 20+ years. Pretty sure the operating hours of Hollywood Studios has reflected the early closure on 10/20 for months. Shame on tourists for not looking at that before they schedule their park plans.
Comments for Company Buys Out Disney World Theme Park, Displacing Thousands of Guests Next Week
D
It is one thing to close the parks early for a Disney event: these are annual events & posted months earlier. I don’t think it is fair to close the parks for private events/company or people buying out. These dates are posted only days earlier – when people make plans months prior. Let them buy tickets and join the general public. Then Disney can just get additional CM’s to work. A win win for everyone.
Jay
This is absolutely wrong. Families pay thousands of dollars (sometimes money they don’t even have) to give their families a trip of a lifetime. This may be the only trip they vet take to Disney. Disney used to be all inclusive and this is far from it. Disney used to be affordable for everyone (but that’s a much different story)! If a company is rich enough to buy out an entire park, I think it’s safe to say the employees can afford to go themselves. I think this is wrong but then again, I don’t know if Disney is losing money or making money so I don’t want to speculate any further.
Billy J
Since Walt’s death in the mid-60s, his dream has faded, if not died, for average Americas and tourists.
Charles Elias Disney II
Walt’s Dream died when he died. No one knew how to build EPCOT 1966 and all corporations cut ties to EPCOT 1966. His brother Roy O did not know how to build EPCOT 1966, all he knew was to build and run hotels. Ron Miller knew how to cut corporations apart and sell them off which lead to his firing. Before there was Epcot Theme Park, Ron Miller sold the Disney name to Disneyland Tokyo. EPCOT 1966 was Walt’s Dream taking Disney Productions into space for asteroid mining.
Don
I agree. I remember watching Walt as a kid and hearing of his dreams. Not there anymore with their policies.
Mimi
Absolutely agree
Charles Elias Disney II
Corporations which buyout Disney are also investors of Disney and the corporations have Disney investing in them. It is a win/win situation keeping Disney a Magical Destination.
It is pure profit on corporate nights. Reservation System can figure out which has the least amount of guests on a certain day.
C.S.
If these families are spending money they might not have then maybe, just maybe they should prioritize their financial stability first before taking a WDW vacation.
rick
Your a sad american…
You probably don’t help the poor or donate to anything but yourself.
Simon
Don’t be jealous of him because he’s normal and you’re not
Lewis
So make an example of yourself and donate everything you own, money, clothes, property and limo to the poor then, Mister Rick
Jen C
Going on a WDW is not a necessity of life (unless you ask Baloo). These people are crazy to go into debt. I didn’t go until I was 18 and had SAVED up enough money. Disney debtors are trading a week of Vacation for years of financial slavery at high interest. Personal choices.
Ann
The park hours are posted well in advance.
It’s usually for cast appreciation events 5hat they close parks early.
Keith
No that’s not correct. This was just posted exactly two weeks ago tomorrow. How could anyone planing prior anticipate this?
Hagar
TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!!
Susanne
Oh bad people are gonna listen and not go there and spend all the money there. It’s not worth it. If you only knew how they treat their employees you wouldn’t even go there. This is just about making money that’s all and making your money that you make all you around and you spend it at the damn park for what
Albert Schtickfortzo
Having been to one of these events in the past, I heartily endorse this. My best evening ever at the park.
Saralee
Agree with the 1st and 2nd comment. It wouldn’t be a problem if it had been on the calendar months earlier when guest make plans. I am sure the convention been on the books for the swan and dolphin for a year. But not even 2 weeks notice. Thats greed.
C.S.
First and foremost WDW is a business. We all like to think it’s ours and it should be reserved for only families and kids and that’s fine. But it’s a business first. These companies that buy out evenings at the parks are paying top dollar prices which help in the long run for future projects as well as day to day operations. Besides if anyone is actually planning a WDW vacation they should be able to shuffles days or times around these events as the park hours are always updated on the website for availability.
SPECTOR
I hope anyone that pre-spent money gets a full refund.
As for those with jobs, many employers require a minimum 2 week notice for requesting paid Vacation Time. It is not just the guest that could be affected with such a short notice.
Donna
For the amount of money they get for tickets, then you buy genie+, then you buy individual lightening passes…then they let you know you have 5 less hours than you thought is wrong. They should be refunded a prorated amount, and if they don’t have park hopper tickets, they should be allowed to hop anyway. The greed is disgusting and would not have happened under Walt.
Eva
If a guest isn’t getting their full day at the park then they should get compensation for their ticket value. Either a partial refund or perks like food or merchandise vouchers. You shouldn’t have to pay full price for partial days.
Vernon
Definitely the guests that are shorted time at the park should be compensated.
Christina
Each guest should be offered a park hopper as they exit
A. Smith
HORRIBLE !!! ALL FOR THE MIGHTY DOLLAR RIGHT ???!!! WALT MUST BE ROLLING IN HIS GRAVE !!!!
Pamela
Disney since Walt is gone has gotten just like the rest of the corporation’s Getty greedy and don’t care about the patrons as it is you won’t see any poor kids getting the chance to go because the tickets have gotten absolutely outrageous. So sad what was once a magical experience for adults and children alike is now just catering to the wealthiest people and their children.
Mimi
Totally agree
Kathleen
WDW restaurants are also doing this. We were just informed that our reservation at the Edison in Disney Springs for Tuesday has been canceled due to a private event. We made our reservation months ago and was left scrambling to find another. No “sorry for the inconvenience”, just cancelled. This was a first for our travel agent
Bill
Though we may not like it, and as a DVC member, I hate to say it, Disney, like professional sports and concerts, is a corporation.
It is profit over dreams.
Fortunately, we’re in a position where we can afford these changes, but many families save for years for what they hope will be their “trip of a lifetime.” Those families shouldn’t have to simply accept unexpected disruptions because of special events.
I’d like to think Walt would have found a way to make things right for those guests. Maybe extended park hours at another park, additional hours at Hollywood Studios the day before or after, a discounted ticket, or some other gesture that acknowledges the inconvenience.
It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant. Just something that shows Disney understands what these vacations mean to families and is willing to help make up for the changes they never expected.
Disney has always sold more than rides and attractions. It sells memories, dreams, and magic. A little extra effort to preserve that magic when plans change would go a long way.
Zannebrown
Wow. Settle down people. Anyone think that Executives had to make choices to stay afloat for long term? The best way is to periodically offer a win win. I do agree though, most companies who plan major events such as these know possibly a year in advance. Those days should be blacked out. AND, for any general public customer that has already booked before said blackout is posted, Disney then offers some other perk for free of a predetermined value. That way people dont feel like they gotten the shaft.
Jenny
This particular event brings over 10,000 IT professionals to Disney resorts for the conference each year. Closing Hollywood Studios early one night for the conference attendees to have a special event is no different than Disney closing Magic Kingdom early for Mickey’s Halloween or Christmas special events to the every day guest. Last year Magic Kingdom closed early for this, next year Epcot or Animal Kingdom will close early. It’s been happening for this and other similar conferences for 20+ years. Pretty sure the operating hours of Hollywood Studios has reflected the early closure on 10/20 for months. Shame on tourists for not looking at that before they schedule their park plans.