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Marce82 wrote:I just got back from WDW... it had been a while, and I didn't got to every park.

I have to say, I was majorly disappointed by the Magic Kingdom. I live near Disneyland in Anaheim, where everything is always spotless and perfect. MK in Florida was dirty, run down... there were many things that were broken.... Tomorrowland specially was pitiful. The park overall had a feeling of "run down 1970s park"... and there weren't that many rides.
Seems most things were very kid oriented (as opposed to family oriented)... even the "new fantasyland" had very little to offer in the way of entertainment.

I have to say, I am in no rush to go back.

Florencio Bulanhagui didn't like what he saw in a questionnaire about possible future restrictions on Walt Disney World passes.

The Disney survey asked what he would do if his pass blocked access a couple of months after the opening of a new attraction, parade or show at a theme park. Would he pay additional admission to get an early peek? Upgrade to a pass that allowed him to visit? Or simply wait until the restrictions were lifted?

...Disney did not make executives available for an interview. A spokeswoman pointed out Florida residents receive discounts on tickets while those with passes enjoy price cuts on merchandise, food and hotels. Disney also said it will unveil new passholder benefits and another Florida resident ticket offer this fall.

...General tickets cost more as well. Four-day Florida resident ticket specials costing $159 last year didn't return this January. Disney sells a four-day Florida resident package starting at $219. 　

As Disney's theme parks have become more crowded, the company has tried to discourage some visits during its busiest periods. The strategy has included a revamp of the annual-pass system. In October, prices rose 22 percent to $649 for Florida passholders wanting admittance during Christmas and spring break.

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger told analysts in May executives are willing to sacrifice some attendance. Revenue has still risen, because guests are spending more on average. 　

...Annoyances to some locals include a FastPass system allowing hotel guests to reserve ride times about two months in advance but forcing others to wait until 30 days before a visit. That means Central Florida residents can have difficulty getting onto popular rides unless they wait in long lines...