Judique
Dis Veteran, Beach Lover at BWV, BCV, HHI, VB
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2003
I certainly don’t mean to throw cold water. I truly enjoyed my time as a Member, even with the shortcomings we learned along the way. That said, I will try to be more mindful of my wording going forward.
We rarely stay regular resort rooms at WDW, as we are now local. So, no bragging there. Just pointing out how DVC can improve.
Yes, we still enjoy much of Disney. The DVC boards is what I started with on the DIS, so I guess that’s why I hang here. Also there is a good variety of topics here, including restaurant options, ticket options, etc.
What instigated our sale of membership was a job loss. That said, I’m sure we could have found a way to hang onto some of our points if we did not become a bit disenchanted with Disney. Don’t get me wrong, we still enjoy it, but it’s not what it once was. Things like the closing of Pleasure Island is one example, but many other cutbacks factored in.
I never minded paying the big money for the unparalleled experience, but I refuse to pay the big money for mediocrity.
WDW used to raise the bar and watch other parks try to catch up. Now, the other parks push the bar up and Disney struggles to stay above it.
I hope I did not go too far off topic.
You are absolutely correct! Disney is not what it once was.
But, neither am I. Thirty two years have passed since my first Disney visit and 20 years since I joined DVC in 2000.
I also miss Pleasure Island. I miss the Adventurer's Club and Comedy Warehouse. Sometimes I see the cast members playing other roles in the parks and it brings back memories.
I miss being able to sit on a bench on Main Street. Imagine that - most people here have probably never seen a bench outside the Bakery, where you could get the best cinnamon rolls and the freshly made ice cream cookie sandwich.
There have been a lot of changes.