Are Negative Posts Changing Your Mind

[PopPhan]

The negativity is not making me rethink visiting, it is only disappointing me that so many are expecting so much more.

Granted, the prices (on just about everything - AND not just in the parks) are higher and there is a lot of construction going on that takes a little away from the 'feel' of the parks, but the 'magic' remains...IF you want it!

I spent 7+ days in 'the bubble' in mid January and found that my only real disappointment was in leaving EPCOT one night. I was tired and had a rough day and the 'extra' walk to get from World Showcase to the front exit had me frustrated. I had not realized that the construction had rerouted people so far around. I swear it was at least an extra mile to get to the exit from around the Canada pavilion!!! That said, the Cast Members were great and the experience lived up to expectations. I did not use Genie+ and still got all the attractions in that I wanted.

One other thing to point out...Crowds are much higher right now than one would expect. I 'blame' this on the number of people who have been 'shut in' for so long finally having the chance to get out and travel again. Since Disney Parks are some of the most visited venues in the world, people are trying to take advantage of regained freedom and coming to the parks expecting everything to be as is was, or better. I fully believe it will be, but it is going to take some time. Patience and understanding are key.

[CanadianWDWFan]

We have decided not to go to the parks for the foreseeable future. For us right now, we are using our DVC to do a beach stay at Vero Beach and are thinking about Aulani next year. We have to get our Disney fix somehow. BTW, if we could we would always stay at Aulani, it is truly amazing. It's just the cost of getting there from Canada that holds us back.

We are doing a two night stay at the BWV this Christmas before our cruise and we are planning on only doing a resort stay. Only if the "madness" calms down some will we do an Epcot/Studios visit.

Even before the Covid times we were already changing our visits to shorter WDW resort stays and more DCL cruises.

I hope you all have great trips and that all your expectations be met!