Am I the Only one Disney Magic

[TravelMom401]

Before I say anymore and get slammed I want to make clear that I did enjoy going to the Disney parks and I found it to be a enjoyable experience, However I really think that Marketing is taking over the parks and the magic is getting lost.

The Magic of Disney World has been replaced with The Magic Kingdom of MARKETING. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Disney World has become one big out-door merchandising extravaganza with product placement standing proudly next to every entrance, every corner and every exit on every RIDE in the PARK!

[dmonroe]

Yes, it is sad that things change, however even Disney is hurting during these tough economic times. I for one would rather them stay open using aggressive marketing than have to close its doors. That would be a real shame.

[TravelMom401]

You would never know disney is having a tough time with the amount of guest that where at the parks when I was there. Disney would never close their doors.

[Host Young Gang Mom]

Wow, I was at both Disneyland and Disney World last year and didn't see or feel any differently than any of my other trips there. Maybe being from California I am just used to the hard sell.

[TravelMom401]

Maybe, but I couldn't help be notice it since my daughter continually ask me to buy her this or that. Grant it I did tell her no on several occasions, but after a while and a long day at the park I did say yes. However I drew the line when my daughters wanted a balloon and I was told 8.00 please. At that point I really felt like I was being taken advantage by the magic of Disney.

[Host Young Gang Mom]

I agree, an 8 dollar ballon is ridiculous!

[mariajames]

Well the even Disney is affliction during these boxy bread-and-butter times. I for one would rather them break accessible application advancing business than accept to abutting its doors.