Dumb Vacation Planning Videos

SilentRascal · 05-01-2003

I love Disney World, it's my favorite vacation place and can't ever see too much of it, whether on TV or by one of their vacation planning videos.

However....yesterday I received their latest video (on DVD, actually) and while it was cool to see the great views of the entire resort, I became pretty annoyed with the video too. How so? Well, for one thing, there's this guy in a red shirt who pops up from time to time to tell about certain WDW features, and he's so annoying, unfunny, and just plain irritating that I feel like jumping into the video and beating his head in with a baseball bat. He's that annoying. And the other thing is how Disney tweaks their own attractions to make them look better (as if they needed to, they're great as it is). For example, when they discuss the Tower of Terror, they make it seem as if you're literally crowded into an elevator and everyone's standing up on the ride. Sorry, but that's not the case at all. When they showed Space Mountain, they're showing people sitting in cars that allow 2 people in the same seat. Again, sorry...but that's not how it is. You get 3 people in one car, one behind the other. And if it's not that red-shirted idiot who gets on my nerves, it's some of the other people spouting off the cheesiest of lines without sounding the least bit sincere.

On the other hand, the video isn't ALL bad. The DVD has special features that allow you to check into the resorts and parks in different areas on the interactive map. That was pretty good. I wish they had more attractions in the "attraction previews" section. I think they could go a little more indepth in their next videos with the sections of the parks and a little close on the resorts too.

MickeyMac · 05-01-2003

hehehee Silent, I probably shouldn't be giggling, but your post made me smile. I'll never look at the Red Shirt Wonder the same way again... :D

It's like the Zip-ah-dee-doo-dah channel at the resorts - the same stuff OVer and OVer and OVer again, airbrushed over and glossed up. Yet, I can't imagine a vacation without it.

ArielBelle · 05-01-2003

My DD watches this video over and over and over as if it is a "real" video that we paid for. I just think it is exciting for her to see on TV what she will experiance in a few months. And it was FREE!:)

CaribBeachNut · 05-01-2003

... and when was the last time you saw a gunshot ricochet off of a chest in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride?

DisneyAnne · 05-01-2003

Y'all are too funny! :laugh

Is the red-shirted guy you refer to the same one that explains FASTPASS to the lady like she hasn't got a clue? He's the one I can't stand!

SilentRascal · 05-01-2003

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Originally posted by DisneyAnne
Y'all are too funny! :laugh

Is the red-shirted guy you refer to the same one that explains FASTPASS to the lady like she hasn't got a clue? He's the one I can't stand!

Yes, DisneyAnne....that's the guy. Man, he just ticks me off so bad! Where do they find these people and why don't they just send them back? He tells her how FastPass works, and then practically pushes her away like "ok, off you go....on your way now...bye bye then."

Angie · 05-01-2003

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Originally posted by SilentRascal
Yes, DisneyAnne....that's the guy. Man, he just ticks me off so bad! Where do they find these people and why don't they just send them back? He tells her how FastPass works, and then practically pushes her away like "ok, off you go....on your way now...bye bye then."

I just laughed so hard sprite came out of my nose!! that is so true. He is so aggravating with the fastpass thing.:laugh

trishb · 05-01-2003

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Originally posted by SilentRascal
Where do they find these people and why don't they just send them back?

The guy that you are referring to is a CM at the Millionaire attraction at Disney Studios. I saw him there a year ago.

By the way, I don't like the tone of this thread. It seems a little negative to me....and don't we all have enough negative in our lives? Lets focus on the good and positive, please.

**DisneyTeacher** · 05-01-2003

My DS and I really enjoy the DVD, we watch it all the time. I'll have to pay attention next time, I have not really noticed the guy enough to know what he does that is so annoying. I think the video is a great way to show my DS what he can expect when we go to WDW.

DisneyAnne · 05-01-2003

:p C'mon Trishb...just poking a little fun and recognizing a common opinion on the video... I think everyone here agrees that the videos are wonderful, and we all use them as a tool to feed our Disneyaddictions. The guy is probably a nice guy but his portrayal of a typical CM is a little exaggerated. Just think of it as a review of a castmember in a play... Nothing personal about the actor, just critiquing the acting. Have a great night everyone!

mattomouseman · 05-01-2003

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Originally posted by trishb
The guy that you are referring to is a CM at the Millionaire attraction at Disney Studios. I saw him there a year ago.

By the way, I don't like the tone of this thread. It seems a little negative to me....and don't we all have enough negative in our lives? Lets focus on the good and positive, please.

AHHHHHHHHHHHH A breath of freash air that wasn't sucked into the negativity void!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

wdwjeff · 05-02-2003

OK, so here's my problem. I've had the dvd for a month, and can't bring myself to watch it. Why?...Because DW won't even THINK about going more often than once every 3 yrs. and we went last summer. So, it would be just too frustrating. Bad enough that I can't stop hanging out around here at DC-the video would be just too much. And, to make matters worse, goofygirl, my DD, will be Bat Mitzvah in 2 yrs., so, unless she decides to hit WDW as her Bat Mitzvah trip, I have no idea when I'll be able to go again. This summer, we're going to Wmsburg and D.C. I was able to convince DW to spend 1 day at King's Dominion in between the two cities, and that's great, but it's not WDW. So, there's my lament.:dazed :heart :)

Angie · 05-02-2003

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Originally posted by DisneyAnne
:p C'mon Trishb...just poking a little fun and recognizing a common opinion on the video... I think everyone here agrees that the videos are wonderful, and we all use them as a tool to feed our Disneyaddictions. The guy is probably a nice guy but his portrayal of a typical CM is a little exaggerated. Just think of it as a review of a castmember in a play... Nothing personal about the actor, just critiquing the acting. Have a great night everyone!

I agree disneyanne, I love my plannning video, in fact the kids and I watched it tonight as part of our excitement building. When the fastpass part was on, I started laughing thinking about this thread and my kids totally thought I was nuts:p

CaribBeachNut · 05-02-2003

Try letting your wife look at the online WDW restaurant menus and reviews, and then let her pick the days and restaurants. Then let her call and make the PS reservations. (and oh yes, you need hotel reservations and park tickets too-but you can take care of that, don't bother her with that). This strategy worked for me.

05-01-2003	#1 (permalink)
SilentRascal Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 229	Dumb Vacation Planning Videos I love Disney World, it's my favorite vacation place and can't ever see too much of it, whether on TV or by one of their vacation planning videos. However....yesterday I received their latest video (on DVD, actually) and while it was cool to see the great views of the entire resort, I became pretty annoyed with the video too. How so? Well, for one thing, there's this guy in a red shirt who pops up from time to time to tell about certain WDW features, and he's so annoying, unfunny, and just plain irritating that I feel like jumping into the video and beating his head in with a baseball bat. He's that annoying. And the other thing is how Disney tweaks their own attractions to make them look better (as if they needed to, they're great as it is). For example, when they discuss the Tower of Terror, they make it seem as if you're literally crowded into an elevator and everyone's standing up on the ride. Sorry, but that's not the case at all. When they showed Space Mountain, they're showing people sitting in cars that allow 2 people in the same seat. Again, sorry...but that's not how it is. You get 3 people in one car, one behind the other. And if it's not that red-shirted idiot who gets on my nerves, it's some of the other people spouting off the cheesiest of lines without sounding the least bit sincere. On the other hand, the video isn't ALL bad. The DVD has special features that allow you to check into the resorts and parks in different areas on the interactive map. That was pretty good. I wish they had more attractions in the "attraction previews" section. I think they could go a little more indepth in their next videos with the sections of the parks and a little close on the resorts too. __________________ "Oh please. A pinky no more needs a ring than a neck needs a gold medallion." - Dr. Frasier Crane Resort Stays: Polynesian (2x), Wilderness Lodge (2x), Boardwalk Villas (1x), Caribbean Beach Resort (1x), Fort Wilderness Campground (1x), Offsite (1x)

05-01-2003	#2 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	hehehee Silent, I probably shouldn't be giggling, but your post made me smile. I'll never look at the Red Shirt Wonder the same way again... :D It's like the Zip-ah-dee-doo-dah channel at the resorts - the same stuff OVer and OVer and OVer again, airbrushed over and glossed up. Yet, I can't imagine a vacation without it. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

05-01-2003	#3 (permalink)
ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	My DD watches this video over and over and over as if it is a "real" video that we paid for. I just think it is exciting for her to see on TV what she will experiance in a few months. And it was FREE!:) __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 910	and.... ... and when was the last time you saw a gunshot ricochet off of a chest in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride?

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	Y'all are too funny! :laugh Is the red-shirted guy you refer to the same one that explains FASTPASS to the lady like she hasn't got a clue? He's the one I can't stand! __________________

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,306	My DS and I really enjoy the DVD, we watch it all the time. I'll have to pay attention next time, I have not really noticed the guy enough to know what he does that is so annoying. I think the video is a great way to show my DS what he can expect when we go to WDW. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 240 days 20 hours 50 minutes

05-01-2003	#10 (permalink)
DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	:p C'mon Trishb...just poking a little fun and recognizing a common opinion on the video... I think everyone here agrees that the videos are wonderful, and we all use them as a tool to feed our Disneyaddictions. The guy is probably a nice guy but his portrayal of a typical CM is a little exaggerated. Just think of it as a review of a castmember in a play... Nothing personal about the actor, just critiquing the acting. Have a great night everyone! __________________

05-02-2003	#12 (permalink)
wdwjeff Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 778	OK, so here's my problem. I've had the dvd for a month, and can't bring myself to watch it. Why?...Because DW won't even THINK about going more often than once every 3 yrs. and we went last summer. So, it would be just too frustrating. Bad enough that I can't stop hanging out around here at DC-the video would be just too much. And, to make matters worse, goofygirl, my DD, will be Bat Mitzvah in 2 yrs., so, unless she decides to hit WDW as her Bat Mitzvah trip, I have no idea when I'll be able to go again. This summer, we're going to Wmsburg and D.C. I was able to convince DW to spend 1 day at King's Dominion in between the two cities, and that's great, but it's not WDW. So, there's my lament.:dazed :heart :) __________________ wdwjeff GF 1988 ASMu 1998 Studio City Sheraton 2000 HRH/CBR June/July 2002 Portofino Bay Sept./Oct. 2004 BWV/Royal Pacific July/August 2005 HRH/BCV August 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Universal first, then it's Magic Time We're here, We're here!!!!!!!!!

05-02-2003	#14 (permalink)
CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 910	How to get around once every 3 years Try letting your wife look at the online WDW restaurant menus and reviews, and then let her pick the days and restaurants. Then let her call and make the PS reservations. (and oh yes, you need hotel reservations and park tickets too-but you can take care of that, don't bother her with that). This strategy worked for me. Last edited by CaribBeachNut; 05-05-2003 at 11:19 AM.

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