bicker said:And this is always a source of conflict, on the Boards, as well as in life. Some people see what they're doing as so much in their own favor that that overwhelms rational logic. In the end, Disney will change it when they get around to it, and some people will whine about it no matter how much we warn them in advance. Hopefully, by our trying to help folks understand the reality, the number of folks disappointed when Disney does change things will be a lot less.
Tinker74 said:Look...the fact is YOU DID target my children so don't try to worm your way out of it. Iam shocked beyond belief that you are a teacher?????
What a scary thought. You who insults innnocent chilren are now trying to take the moral high ground???? You are scum! I want this thread closed...if it has been reduced to MY kids being insulted.
Pedler said:I have to admit that I would be suprised if Disney did change the plan. If we assume that only a minority are using the plan as pooled credits and getting more TS meals for adults then they would have without pooled credits and take into account the cost differential between the plans we may not be talking about a lot of money here. I say that when compared to implementing a change that will effect everyone that uses the plan. An effect that will require them to train all of the staff at the restaurants on how to ring up meals as child vs. adult credits, require reprogramming the computers and then have to deal with the inevitible mistakes that will happen and correct them. Given that the simplicity and flexibility of the dinning plan is part of its attraction and helps fill hotel rooms and has other financial benefits beyond the food service area I wonder if they really would want to change it and risk they potential problems just to avoid a small percentage of people that use the plan in this manner.
The reason I say I would be suprised at this point if they made a change, at least not until the begining of next year, is that during the free dinning promotion you had abuse on an large scale. People creating fictional children just to get the plan, outright fraud. If at any point if they wanted to change the plan you would think that would have put them over the edge. They still would have had enough time to implement a change for this year. Instead they haven't done anything. I know these changes take time but I don't really think there is a legal issue. As one poster said contractually it is gray and Disney does say they can change the plan at anytime.
Just my .02.
Tinker74 said:Actually Iam not feeling guilty at all. why should i FFS i haven't even been to disney yet. Yet because i got involved in a disscussion about the dining plan...suddenly iam a bad mother mother who,s children are not wecolme in your classroom.
But of cousre I misinterprated that did I????
Iam shocked at your lack of morals to be honest. I couldn't care less about who does what with the dining plan...but I will care when some lunatic starts calling my kids. You haven't even the grace to apologise.
In fact your sarcy face seems to find it funny.??? Are you really a teacher?
mickman1962 said:If Disney is anything like most of the large companies I have worked for, than any change they make is done at a very glacial pace.
spaceacewannabe said:No, I insult guilty adults You're interpreting it as an insult to your children because it's easier than acknowledging that you're setting the example that the rules only apply when they're convenient.
I do like being clean, so perhaps I have a bit of soap scum build up. Thanks for pointing it out
Pedler said:Spaceacewannabe,
I don't think there is cause to insult anyone and yes, I do think saying someones children are unwelcome in your classroom is a fairly insulting thing to say. Not only are you insulting the adult but you are saying you would hold it against the kids as well. That is definitely over the top and I think you do owe an apology. You may not have meant to say what you said but it did come across as pretty harsh.
spaceacewannabe said:I know it's nice to save money, but if you really believe that's not even the slightest bit cheating the system...well, I just hope your children are never in my classroom.
KayakDaddy said:I am a lawless thug who's kids are destined to be barbarian hethans!
I've walked into MK with a Gatoraid and a granola bar in my pocket - smuggler!
I've cut up the extra patty from a bacon double cheeseburger for my young DS to eat at the Electric Umbrella, thus avoiding paying for a meal for him - dining swindler!
I've brought oatmeal packs to eat in our resort room on a park morning to get a quick start - cheating Disney out of Breakfast money again!
I've used the "Chuck Bubba" strategy on Dumbo as outlined in the Unoffical Guide, allowing DS to ride with DW without having to wait in line again - how rude!
I routinely drive a little less than 10 Mph over the speed limit - reckless potential vehicular homicide perpetrator!
And worst of all - I've entered the fastpass line to Tower of Terror after the fastpass window had expired - Anarchist!
My children should immediatly be removed from our home!
I hope at least someone was in the mood for a little humor. As I posted earlier, I've never used the dining plan so I don't have boat in the race.