Ross Kratter
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2019
Couldn't agree more!And those few pennies he is pinching is ruining the charm and ambience of WDW.
Couldn't agree more!And those few pennies he is pinching is ruining the charm and ambience of WDW.
I don't know that I will pay the price. Our July 2021 stay is entirely up in the air...But you'll still pay full price to stay at this resort and go to the parks, even though there's only a fraction of the experience available to you.
If they're going to take away the things that make staying there worth the big bucks, then guests should demand that they adjust the room rates accordingly.
A terrible decision. The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra (GFSO) has been an integral part of the Grand Floridian Resort experience, and it's one of the reasons we've stayed there 53 times. The musicians in the GFSO were gifted artists who blended the sounds of their instruments into seamless tapestries of memorable melodies, and their solos were remarkable, inspired by dozens of classic pop and jazz performers. Thank you Pat (RIP), John, David, Rex, "H," and the rest of talented gang. And, of course, thanks for playing #209 so many times for us.
There is a petition on change.org to keep the band! Please sign, everyone!Absolutely terrible...can't even imagine sitting in the bar, lobby or RPC without the magical sounds of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra.
I can only hope that everyone writes to wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com and shares their thoughts. Maybe maybe if enough of us do this, something very magical will happen!!
We have no way to know if this was Bob C.'s cost cutting decision but we do know that attendance is down 80% over just last year's attendance at this time.Just another Chapek cost cutting measure. The guy is the absolute Anti Christ of the overall Disneyworld experience we've all known and loved.
Done and signed!There is a petition on change.org to keep the band! Please sign, everyone!
I think it's Bob Chapek. He's been a penny pincher since day one.
I feel the exact same way - and was so sad to hear about Pat on one of our trips. We were there about a month or so before he passed and he spent one of his entire breaks sitting and chatting with us - telling us about he started at the top of the Contemporary restaurant playing the dinner shows there. Then when the GF opened, he was one of the guys who had the thought of starting the Orchestra. It was then about two months later, we were back and, I don't remember who it was - one of the band members, told us that Pat had passed - and it was like earlier in the week. We were so sad - we (me and my two 14 year old godsons) had to take a moment and have a little cry before dinner.
Out of curiosity what was #209? We had our favorites we would always request, but I didn't know them by number (Their version of Grim Grinning Ghosts is better than the original).
I'm SERIOUSLY considering flying down from Boston for their last day/performance. I'd love to sit in the stands with others and just keep requesting our favorites after their last show....dollars to donuts they would stay and play...
This is sad news. I am curious - why did they have to move the Orchestra in the first place? Why couldn't they keep them up on the 2nd floor outside of the new Enchanted Rose?
Does anyone know if the new Enchanted Rose location is considered to be successful or not? Honestly whenever I see videos of it from it's opening last year it looks totally empty. Many vloggers covered it in those first few months before the pandemic, and all the videos seem the same. They have all that extra space and it seems to be empty. Why can't they just put the band back where they were?
I know that back in the day when Mizners was open bloggers used to joke that it was always dead, but I watched several YT videos of Mizners and it looked busier then vs. how Enchanted Rose is now. The vibe with the open air feel into the lobby and the Orchestra and totally missing now. It just has no vibe at all. Anyone who has been there in person feel free to weigh in if you felt differently?
I agree. Hopefully we will have a new CEO sooner rather than later.I really hope that one day when this nightmare is behind us, the musicians will return.
Yes we do. He's already expressed hostility towards live entertainment. Most of the Epcot performers were cut before covid was even on the radar.We have no way to know if this was Bob C.'s cost cutting decision
I was thinking about Miyuki too. She was always a must see for us. They got rid of the drummers from Japan too. They are just taking all the personality away. It's heartbreaking. I don't think they really get what we see and want when we go to Disney.The atmosphere at Disney parks and resorts has always been enhanced by live music, delivered by the pleasantly upbeat folks who play the instruments. But no longer. Gone from Epcot are Mo'Rockin, Off Kilter, and the Spirit of American fife and drum corps. Gone from Hollywood Studios are Mulch, Sweat and Shears. And there are others. Now, the bell tolls on the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. [On a non-musical note are such casualties as Miyuki at Japan and PUSH, the talking garbage can at the Magic Kingdom.] Keep goin' Disney: surely there are other wonderful Cast Members you can get rid of. After all, it really isn't all about the so-called magic, is it?
They also recently cut British Revolution and the electric harpist at Epcot.I was thinking about Miyuki too. She was always a must see for us. They got rid of the drummers from Japan too. They are just taking all the personality away. It's heartbreaking. I don't think they really get what we see and want when we go to Disney.