Editorial Summary
The creator explains the decision to cancel a planned Disney trip in February, citing a shift in the company's priorities from guest experience to profit maximization. While acknowledging that many businesses raised prices due to pandemic related supply chain issues, the creator notes that cruise lines have offered better value by lowering prices to encourage travel. In contrast, Disney has reportedly cut services, including entertainment staff, parades, and fireworks, while simultaneously increasing costs for tickets and hotels. The creator highlights the removal of previously complimentary services, such as the Magical Express and free resort parking, as further reasons for dissatisfaction. Additionally, the introduction of the Disney Genie system is criticized for being difficult to use and requiring extra fees for a faster experience. The creator concludes that the current direction of the corporation focuses on extracting money from customers rather than providing the joy and magic once associated with the brand, specifically citing the high cost of new themed hotel experiences.
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Creator's Key Takeaways
they've started changing other things that used to be free they've now gotten rid of and are now charging you for instance you used to have the magical express from the airport you arrive at the airport you get on the bus it brings you to your hotel it's complimentary it's part of the package not anymore
now i'm paying to get from the airport to the hotel i'm paying 800 a night at the hotel i'm paying to park my car at your hotel for the privilege of being able to go to your park of which i'm paying the tickets to get into the resort then if i want to actually go on anything in your resort i have to pay this genie fee
this is not waltz disney anymore this is a vacuum sucking money pit that it's not about the experience it's not about the joy it's not about anything to do with the customer anymore it's a hundred percent about how much money they can suck from your wallet
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