I just spent last week at DL.. and I need to vent

[DonaldDuckFan]

I don't get to DL as much as a lot of you guys...so some of this may be old hat, but I had to vent some frustrations.

Nobody asked me, but.......


1. Learn how to stop the rides... between the poor brake work on the Matterhorn and Peter Pan to name just a few, it can throw out anyone's back.

2. Get rid of the freaking McDonalds french fries. If I wanted that cr**, I would go down the street by my house. Get some fresh cut potatoes and keep some skins on those puppies and fry up some real park fries. And speaking of junk food..... get more creative. Same Turkey Legs, Churros and Nestle, bottom of the quality barrel, novelties everywhere. Where are some big soft pretzels and funnel cakes??!!??

3. Why 1 train on the Monorail? One of the perks of staying at the Disneyland Hotel (which is supposed to help justify their overpriced rooms) is being able to walk 100 yards, jump on the Monorail and get dropped off in Tomorroland. With one train, you spend more time waiting and getting into shoving matches fighting for a seat. Get some better line control and run 2 trains!

4. The Jungle Cruise needs some excitement. The last 6 times or so I was on there, our boat was half alseep listening to another half hearted delivery from a bored skipper. Mix in a little more action. Let the passengers actually get wet once in a while.

5. Blow up Monsters and Pooh. What a waste of time and energy with those weak a** rides.

6. Why is the last drop on Big Thunder so anti-climatic?? zzzzzzzzzzzz

7. Why do they always underestimate the stand-by wait on Roger Rabbit? I will NEVER go on that ride again unless I have a fastpass. And speaking of Roger fastpass, I see more people get in the wrong line there than any other. Person after person was getting turned away on the loading platform because they got in the fastpass line without a fastpass. Something needs done with the signage.

8. Can they limit the number of strollers in the park to something less than 20 trillion? We spent more time dodging the wheels of those things than actually walking. Its like people think a stroller gives them the right to go right through you.

9. Whats the deal with the glasses on Tough to Be a Bug? Its like somebody blew their nose on them on them and smeared them all up. We had a group of 10, and everyone said the same thing. The glasses s**k.

10. Why is Autopia so painfully slow? I mean, can't they take those things up a notch or two for speed. Those things are ridiculous. I wanted to get out and push just to get there faster.

OK.. I am done whining.......

[thejoshualee]

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congrats. You are not the person who loves Disneyland the most.

[disneytim]

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But, did you have a good time?

[mushufan]

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I don't get to DL as much as a lot of you guys...so some of this may be old hat, but I had to vent some frustrations.

Nobody asked me, but.......


1. Learn how to stop the rides... between the poor brake work on the Matterhorn and Peter Pan to name just a few, it can throw out anyone's back. Matterhorn is that way by design. Peter Pan I don't know.

2. Get rid of the freaking McDonalds french fries. If I wanted that cr**, I would go down the street by my house. Get some fresh cut potatoes and keep some skins on those puppies and fry up some real park fries. And speaking of junk food..... get more creative. Same Turkey Legs, Churros and Nestle, bottom of the quality barrel, novelties everywhere. Where are some big soft pretzels and funnel cakes??!!?? I think McDonald's is universally hated in the parks. Could be wrong.

3. Why 1 train on the Monorail? One of the perks of staying at the Disneyland Hotel (which is supposed to help justify their overpriced rooms) is being able to walk 100 yards, jump on the Monorail and get dropped off in Tomorroland. With one train, you spend more time waiting and getting into shoving matches fighting for a seat. Get some better line control and run 2 trains! The fleet is falling apart and the replacements are almost here.

4. The Jungle Cruise needs some excitement. The last 6 times or so I was on there, our boat was half alseep listening to another half hearted delivery from a bored skipper. Mix in a little more action. Let the passengers actually get wet once in a while. It is far better now after the rehab. But it is an old attraction and not everyone's cup of tea.

5. Blow up Monsters and Pooh. What a waste of time and energy with those weak a** rides. Again not every ride appeals to everyone.

6. Why is the last drop on Big Thunder so anti-climatic?? zzzzzzzzzzzz It is designed that way.

7. Why do they always underestimate the stand-by wait on Roger Rabbit? I will NEVER go on that ride again unless I have a fastpass. And speaking of Roger fastpass, I see more people get in the wrong line there than any other. Person after person was getting turned away on the loading platform because they got in the fastpass line without a fastpass. Something needs done with the signage. Disneyland generally does not run the FastPass system as well as WDW. That's my opinion and I'm a DLR regular.

8. Can they limit the number of strollers in the park to something less than 20 trillion? We spent more time dodging the wheels of those things than actually walking. Its like people think a stroller gives them the right to go right through you. Have a kid in a stroller and you will soon learn about people's inability to see strollers too. This story has two sides.

9. Whats the deal with the glasses on Tough to Be a Bug? Its like somebody blew their nose on them on them and smeared them all up. We had a group of 10, and everyone said the same thing. The glasses s**k. Odd. I don't know.

10. Why is Autopia so painfully slow? I mean, can't they take those things up a notch or two for speed. Those things are ridiculous. I wanted to get out and push just to get there faster. It is intended for kids and adults who can see the ride for what it is. Perhaps spin on Space Mountain instead?

OK.. I am done whining.......

AND now what three things did you like about Disneyland?

[Elle]

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Aw. Cry.

[thejoshualee]

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Why am I doing this?

I don't get to DL as much as a lot of you guys...so some of this may be old hat, but I had to vent some frustrations.

Nobody asked me, but.......


1. Learn how to stop the rides... between the poor brake work on the Matterhorn and Peter Pan to name just a few, it can throw out anyone's back.
At least you are creative. I've never heard this complaint before. I'd wager that if peter pan is throwing out your back, you should see a doctor.

2. Get rid of the freaking McDonalds french fries. If I wanted that cr**, I would go down the street by my house. Get some fresh cut potatoes and keep some skins on those puppies and fry up some real park fries. And speaking of junk food..... get more creative. Same Turkey Legs, Churros and Nestle, bottom of the quality barrel, novelties everywhere. Where are some big soft pretzels and funnel cakes??!!??
Some like turkey legs (not me though, I can't stand them). I love churros and Disneyland Ice cream. I also love the nice big soft pretzels they have at Disneyland. Really, the thing you seem to have against this is the familiarity of it all.
I'm not a fan of the McDonald's French Fries, only because I can't eat french fries by themselves.

3. Why 1 train on the Monorail? One of the perks of staying at the Disneyland Hotel (which is supposed to help justify their overpriced rooms) is being able to walk 100 yards, jump on the Monorail and get dropped off in Tomorroland. With one train, you spend more time waiting and getting into shoving matches fighting for a seat. Get some better line control and run 2 trains!
They do need another train, but if you think the rooms are overpriced, why do you stay?

4. The Jungle Cruise needs some excitement. The last 6 times or so I was on there, our boat was half alseep listening to another half hearted delivery from a bored skipper. Mix in a little more action. Let the passengers actually get wet once in a while.
???? Is the problem the skippers or the fact that they don't want to soak the passengers? The latest round of improvements, I think, went over well. Especially the piranha section.

5. Blow up Monsters and Pooh. What a waste of time and energy with those weak a** rides.
Blow them up? I think you'd have a parade of angry children after you, but as with some of your other comments, it doesn't look like you think kids are worthwhile.

6. Why is the last drop on Big Thunder so anti-climatic?? zzzzzzzzzzzz
The last drop on Big Thunder isn't suppose to be the climax. I'd imagine it's the last lift hill where you get a glimpse of the mother load of gold and the earthquake is happening all around you. If you want a mindless thrill (and no children) perhaps another park is where you need to go?

7. Why do they always underestimate the stand-by wait on Roger Rabbit? I will NEVER go on that ride again unless I have a fastpass. And speaking of Roger fastpass, I see more people get in the wrong line there than any other. Person after person was getting turned away on the loading platform because they got in the fastpass line without a fastpass. Something needs done with the signage.
People are stupid, what can be said? There is a very clear sign that says "fast pass return" but people ignore it. The line for Roger Rabbit is one of th best themed lines ever and is part of the experience for many people. But I'm curious. Is your beef with the ride the inaccurate wait time listed or the length of the line?

8. Can they limit the number of strollers in the park to something less than 20 trillion? We spent more time dodging the wheels of those things than actually walking. Its like people think a stroller gives them the right to go right through you.
Dead horse, meet whip.

9. Whats the deal with the glasses on Tough to Be a Bug? Its like somebody blew their nose on them on them and smeared them all up. We had a group of 10, and everyone said the same thing. The glasses s**k.
.... dang it. I agree with you. Though not from the first. After you get sprayed with acid the glasses are smeared. I cover them so I don't have to deal with it.

10. Why is Autopia so painfully slow? I mean, can't they take those things up a notch or two for speed. Those things are ridiculous. I wanted to get out and push just to get there faster.
This ain't a thrill ride son. Frankly, I'd like to see Autopia ripped out for a top shelf E-ticket, but that's a different thread. You want things faster, drive your real car.

OK.. I am done whining.......

Well... we shall see.

[snappy]

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I have friends who said the same thing! Either you love it or Hate it..

[penguinsoda]

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1. The braking system is automated. They stop how they stop and I don't think there is any way to change that.

2. Two words. Corporate Sponsorship.

3. I was under the understanding that they had two of the monorails running, but they may be down to one now. Its also my understanding that the monorails are to be replaced in the very near future with newer models, and at that time they will have a full fleet.

4. Maybe the audience needs to get more involved. There have been times I've been on Jungle and the skipper is doing his or her darnest to engage the audience and get them laughing and 95% of the people sit there like human dial tones not even smiling... its freaking Disneyland people!! Lighten up and be a part of the magic!!

5. Ok I agree with you on this one.

6. Eh...not a fan of Thunder anyway so don't really care about this one.

7. And I've actually never even been on this ride...... shocking I know...

8. Sure they can. Just as soon has humans quite procreating and having multiple babies. Of course then the park would pretty much be empty.... not that that would be a bad thing.

9. Ok... another one I agree with you on. I think they have the same glasses they started with when the attraction opened, and have yet to replace any of them or even attempt to clean any of them.

10. Two more words.....accident injury lawsuit. Ok, so its three words.

[Koutesu]

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Main St and Tomorrowland have pretzels. I think they use nacho cheese though. And there's one that is filled with cream cheese. When I have fries at Disneyland, I never get the Mc Donald's fries. I usually use a little mayo for dippin' when I do eat the fries. I for one do like dark rides and will go on Pooh and Monster's Inc with or without kids in the group, but if you don't like them, then don't go on them at all. I do recommend leaning foward on Snow White and Pinnochio when you reach the unload because you can get hit with the lap bar of the back row. Now with the monorail, if you went during a slower time, they probably only ran 1 train because the park is slower. They say Monorail Purple is a moody girl and she'll go out from time to time. When the park only has 2 trains currently on property, expect slower monorail service. We've haven't had a fully operating monorail system in almost a decade. Once the demolition of the parking lot and construction began on the resort expansion, it was shuttle service until it was done. Then the trains started breaking down and Orange was retired (remember in 2003-ish when the entire monorail system had a break down?). Nemo construction returned it to shuttle mode AGAIN. 1998 was when we all had to get used to the reduced operation of the monorail!

[BassBone]

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As far as pretzels go, you can get really big ones at the Fantasy Faire food place near the Toontown depot.

[Mtsplash]

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"Well that's nit picking isn't it"

[disneyfan07]

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******[QUOTE=DonaldDuckFan;2238869]I don't get to DL as much as a lot of you guys...so some of this may be old hat, but I had to vent some frustrations.

Nobody asked me, but.......


******1. Learn how to stop the rides... between the poor brake work on the Matterhorn and Peter Pan to name just a few, it can throw out anyone's back.


in addition to what pengy said, I have never had any problems with those two rides. granted the stops are sudden, but I just shift my weight around and ***BINGO*** problem solved.





*******2. Get rid of the freaking McDonalds french fries. If I wanted that cr**, I would go down the street by my house. Get some fresh cut potatoes and keep some skins on those puppies and fry up some real park fries. And speaking of junk food..... get more creative. Same Turkey Legs, Churros and Nestle, bottom of the quality barrel, novelties everywhere. Where are some big soft pretzels and funnel cakes??!!??

regarding mc donalds I agree. why not inn n out, or burger king????
the turkey legs, churros, and nestle????? got a problem with snacks that are not only good, but generate revenue????
*******3. Why 1 train on the Monorail? One of the perks of staying at the Disneyland Hotel (which is supposed to help justify their overpriced rooms) is being able to walk 100 yards, jump on the Monorail and get dropped off in Tomorroland. With one train, you spend more time waiting and getting into shoving matches fighting for a seat. Get some better line control and run 2 trains!

maybe the other cars are being worked on?
as for the rooms at the disneyland hotel?? pricey, yes. but the disney charm is there. where else will you see unique, cool stuff like light fixtures in the shape of mickey mouse hands, a map of disneyland on the door of the entertainment center, original artwork of the disneyland park? I mean, its worth it.(at least i think so)

********4. The Jungle Cruise needs some excitement. The last 6 times or so I was on there, our boat was half alseep listening to another half hearted delivery from a bored skipper. Mix in a little more action. Let the passengers actually get wet once in a while.

I have always had a fun, entertaining ride when on the jungle cruise. maybe the skipper was having a bad day?


********5. Blow up Monsters and Pooh. What a waste of time and energy with those weak a** rides.

monsters, keep.
pooh ride??? move over to dca and replace it with country bears.

*********6. Why is the last drop on Big Thunder so anti-climatic?? zzzzzzzzzzzz

its been awhile since I was on that ride. I will have to ride it to see what you are referring to/

**********7. Why do they always underestimate the stand-by wait on Roger Rabbit? I will NEVER go on that ride again unless I have a fastpass. And speaking of Roger fastpass, I see more people get in the wrong line there than any other. Person after person was getting turned away on the loading platform because they got in the fastpass line without a fastpass. Something needs done with the signage.

cast member rotation(breaks, lunches, one cast member going home, one cast member coming on, guest got sick on the ride car and the cast member has to clean the ride car??)


**********8. Can they limit the number of strollers in the park to something less than 20 trillion? We spent more time dodging the wheels of those things than actually walking. Its like people think a stroller gives them the right to go right through you.

regarding the strollers, I agree. nothing worse than being late to meet your group for lunch because you had to somehow navigate through the stroller maze.

***********9. Whats the deal with the glasses on Tough to Be a Bug? Its like somebody blew their nose on them on them and smeared them all up. We had a group of 10, and everyone said the same thing. The glasses s**k.

no comment.

************10. Why is Autopia so painfully slow? I mean, can't they take those things up a notch or two for speed. Those things are ridiculous. I wanted to get out and push just to get there faster.

I am happy with the speed of the cars. just being on the ride makes me a happy camper. I love the autopia.

[Rex Dopey24]

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the part of disneyland that I don't like is the food because its pretty much dry and expensive. Especially the hamburgers. But the rest is all good. In fact i might eat outside the park from now lol.

Good interesting comments though.

[Drop 5]

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Wow!!!...Um...What is the definition to the word "negative"?

Answer: You

Sorry, I don't mean to be so judgemental, but this is post is full of complaints some of which are justifiable. I'm just curious though. Do you have any fun when you're at the Disneyland Resort? Or do you just have a GREAT time focusing on every negative thing you can find?

[Autopia]

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Im sorry I am not fast enough for you. Maybe if you would slow down and NOT BUMP THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU, I may grant that wish. Oh, but you insist on ramming that car in front of you. And then wonder later why you feel as though you have whiplash. Yeah...

At least disneyfan07 enjoys me. Thank you very much. Now, please do not bump the car in front of you and enjoy your drive.

[thejoshualee]

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Im sorry I am not fast enough for you. Maybe if you would slow down and NOT BUMP THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU, I may grant that wish. Oh, but you insist on ramming that car in front of you. And then wonder later why you feel as though you have whiplash. Yeah...

At least disneyfan07 enjoys me. Thank you very much. Now, please do not bump the car in front of you and enjoy your drive.

I think you should be torn down and replaced. Buhahahahaaha!!!
If not that then perhaps you could clean off that sticky stuff from your steering wheels.

[thejoshualee]

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Wait... I got some complaints as well.

• The soda is far too cold. Where did all that ice come from? I spent all day just trying to drink the soda from around the ice.
• What's with all the decorative gourds?
• Every time I turned around: There was another attraction. I spent all day just trying to work my way around the attractions. Why can't they just get rid of some?
• Sure, they sell Popcorn, but where are the churros? I couldn't find a churro anywhere!
• Why does there have to be music on Space Mountain? There is no music in space! And why is it all darK? And where are the acorn themed cars? And no mention of Gadget whatsoever?
• there are too many Caucasians. I spent all day weaving around trying to avoid bumping into Caucasians.

[geoffa]

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I don't get to DL as much as a lot of you guys...so some of this may be old hat, but I had to vent some frustrations.

Nobody asked me, but.......


1. Learn how to stop the rides...
Given that they all have safety over-rides I think most stop as required. They are fairground rides after all.

2. Get rid of the freaking McDonalds french fries.
I have to agree with you there. Way too much fried food all round. Promotion of good, healthy, reasonably priced food wouldn't go amiss.
3. Why 1 train on the Monorail?
I should imagine the number of operating trains is based on many things - number of guests, inoperable units (it does happen), staff levels etc. etc. etc. And it isn't that far too walk from the DL Hotel to the park. A bit of exercise would walk offall those fries and turkey legs! And no one forces you to stay on property. There are plenty of alternatives quite close by.
4. The Jungle Cruise needs some excitement.
Once again I agree with you. This ride really is old hat and needs some "Humph!" A Jungle Book overlay maybe?(Sits back and awaits the screams and rending of garments from the die hards!)
5. Blow up Monsters and Pooh.
Have to disagree slightly. Kids need to be entertained too. However, why a more adult ride featuring the "door sequence" from Monsters as never been realised still astonishes me!
6. Why is the last drop on Big Thunder so anti-climatic?? zzzzzzzzzzzz
As stated, it's not meant to be the climatic fall. As a roller coaster, Big Thunder is mean for all guests not the adrenaline junkies. other parks can offer you that.

7. Why do they always underestimate the stand-by wait on Roger Rabbit? I will NEVER go on that ride again unless I have a fastpass. And speaking of Roger fastpass, I see more people get in the wrong line there than any other.
As usual, a section of society chooses not to read notices and thinks they can operate by their own rules. Thankfully, CMs are on the ball and send these morons to the right line.
8. Can they limit the number of strollers in the park to something less than 20 trillion?
Oh! For "Stroller Free Day" - if only! But it just ain't gonna happen.
9. Whats the deal with the glasses on Tough to Be a Bug? Its like somebody blew their nose on them on them and smeared them all up.
Given that all glasses are steam cleaned if you have any streaks on them it is no more than water. Breathing on them and a quick wipe should do the trick. Or you could ask the CM for a cleaner pair.

10. Why is Autopia so painfully slow?
And this is where I go way beyond your complaint. This is one attraction that is way out of date and definitely not environmentally friendly. I would shed no tears if this was closed, removed and replaced with something more exciting.

Just my two cents.


OK.. I am done whining.......

So am I! As Lincoln said: "You can't plaese all of the people all of the time!"

[Datameister]

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I appreciate you not accepting substandard standards in the park, DonaldDuckFan, and I even agree with a fair number of your...er, comments. But the thing is, your post makes it sound as if Disneyland is a terrible place. It sounds like you had a really truly awful day there. But since few of the things you mentioned are new...why did you go in the first place? You knew these would be problems for you. Why waste a day by going to such a horrible tourist trap?

When I go to Disneyland, I have a blast. I see plenty of problems, issues, things that could be better. I take note of them. I ponder them. I wonder if, when, and how they'll be fixed. But then I move on and keep having a great time because there are twenty good things for every bad at Disneyland. I hope for your sake you develop the ability to enjoy yourself there. If you can't, don't go.

[Dan - Tasmic!]

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I don't get to DL as much as a lot of you guys...so some of this may be old hat, but I had to vent some frustrations.

Nobody asked me, but.......


1. Learn how to stop the rides... between the poor brake work on the Matterhorn and Peter Pan to name just a few, it can throw out anyone's back.

It's the ride system, that is how it is. it's old

2. Get rid of the freaking McDonalds french fries. If I wanted that cr**, I would go down the street by my house. Get some fresh cut potatoes and keep some skins on those puppies and fry up some real park fries. And speaking of junk food..... get more creative. Same Turkey Legs, Churros and Nestle, bottom of the quality barrel, novelties everywhere. Where are some big soft pretzels and funnel cakes??!!??

But people love the fries from Mickey D's!

3. Why 1 train on the Monorail? One of the perks of staying at the Disneyland Hotel (which is supposed to help justify their overpriced rooms) is being able to walk 100 yards, jump on the Monorail and get dropped off in Tomorroland. With one train, you spend more time waiting and getting into shoving matches fighting for a seat. Get some better line control and run 2 trains!

Sometimes they don't have the staffing for two trains. People need excercise as it is.

5. Blow up Monsters and Pooh. What a waste of time and energy with those weak a** rides.

Some kids actually like it. Remember this: Disneyland is suppose to be for the WHOLE family. If you want exciting rides, go to the "other" parks.

6. Why is the last drop on Big Thunder so anti-climatic?? zzzzzzzzzzzz

Because you ride it one too many times and know what to expect.

7. Why do they always underestimate the stand-by wait on Roger Rabbit? I will NEVER go on that ride again unless I have a fastpass. And speaking of Roger fastpass, I see more people get in the wrong line there than any other. Person after person was getting turned away on the loading platform because they got in the fastpass line without a fastpass. Something needs done with the signage.

People can't read, that's why.......

8. Can they limit the number of strollers in the park to something less than 20 trillion? We spent more time dodging the wheels of those things than actually walking. Its like people think a stroller gives them the right to go right through you.

They can't limit the number of strollers. I agree, I just wuish they can ban all the strollers all together. I mean, take you r kids to Disneyland when they can walk! My complaint is people pack things in these big ol' back packs and store it in the strollers. I mean, what do they need that is so big and heavy??

9. Whats the deal with the glasses on Tough to Be a Bug? Its like somebody blew their nose on them on them and smeared them all up. We had a group of 10, and everyone said the same thing. The glasses s**k.

The washing machine don't clean it very good, so that's why they come out that way. It's just the water from the cleaning machine.

[quote=DonaldDuckFan;2238869]10. Why is Autopia so painfully slow? I mean, can't they take those things up a notch or two for speed. Those things are ridiculous. I wanted to get out and push just to get there faster./quote]

Because the speed limit is 6.5 mph, like 65 mph. If you want fast, go to Space Mountain! You go out and push, you know what happens, a downtime and ruin the ride for EVERYBODY.

OK.. I am done whining.......

You sure.......... Cry me a river, build a brigde, and get over it. Just be happy. You compain too much. Sorry, I don't mean to be rude.