mickey quits chef mickey's?

[nicklesm17]

I was at Chef Mickey's last December. There was no character photo-op at the front, just the traditional family photo around the plate. To my recollection, you had to pay for that if you wanted it. Then you went inside and took photos of the characters as they visited the table. So the way I see it, the situation hasn't changed much. You still had to pay extra for a professional photo, it just now has a character in it rather than the big plate. As for Mickey not being in the resturaunt itself, I would hope that Mickey would still come to the table and rotate out with the other characters at the front like davea61 mentioned. If Mickey didn't come to the table, I would innocently ask a cast member when Mickey would be coming by and voice my complaint directly to them if they had taken him out of the visits. They take this feedback directly to the managers and the people who (hopefully) will listen. I would also suggest talking with WDWdining, since they are separate from the WDW resorts as nick's message indicated. Though it would have been proper customer service for them to forward the message to the appropriate department.

i find this to be good advice, which i had not thought of. there seems to be quite a few of us going in the next few month's. a direct question/complaint to the manager probably would go a long way. seemingly further than disney customer service/feedback at least. i hope everyone keeps this in mind if you were lucky enough to get an adr here.

[99Soulz]

Update on this...apparently it was a test that has ended and Mickey is back circulating the dining room visiting at the tables. I guess it'll be up to the powers that be to see if they want to change it permanently.

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/09/ ... f-mickeys/

[Amy]

Update on this...apparently it was a test that has ended and Mickey is back circulating the dining room visiting at the tables. I guess it'll be up to the powers that be to see if they want to change it permanently.
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/09/ ... f-mickeys/

Interesting. I wonder how long it will take them to decide what Mickey's role will be, greeter/paid photo op or circulating character?

[Mousekedude]

There have been things done in the past that have made many of us here feel like somebody high up the food chain reads these threads. Maybe word got to them...

[Jacca5660]

Disney pays people to read the different Disney boards. Looks like the no vote was over whelming!! The keyboard is mightier!!

[Amy]

Disney pays people to read the different Disney boards. Looks like the no vote was over whelming!! The keyboard is mightier!!

How could I get a job like that?! Reading Disney boards all day and getting paid to do it would be awesome!!

[Mousekedude]

Disney pays people to read the different Disney boards. Looks like the no vote was over whelming!! The keyboard is mightier!!

How could I get a job like that?! Reading Disney boards all day and getting paid to do it would be awesome!!

Not if you couldn't post any responses! That would be torture!

[boilerbabe]

Alright! Mickey is back to circulating!!!

[Amy]

Disney pays people to read the different Disney boards. Looks like the no vote was over whelming!! The keyboard is mightier!!

How could I get a job like that?! Reading Disney boards all day and getting paid to do it would be awesome!!

Not if you couldn't post any responses! That would be torture!

I would be ok with that. I would probably have to spin around in my chair, scream out loud, and talk to the screen, but I could resist. It would be fun to see what all was going on out there And get paid to do it!!

[Len90]

I would be interested to see re results in this trial. I think for Disney it might take some time to crunch the numbers and see if a move like this would be profitable. As for them reading the boards, I really hope that they do since it is a means for them to gain feedback that they might never have gotten.

[nicklesm17]

wahoo! i hope this move is permanent. perhaps the trial ending sooner than it was scheduled is a good sign. i'll be keeping my fingers crossed. i sure am relieved not to have to explain this one to my kids next month when they're eating b-fast there.

[timekeeper]

Alright! Mickey is back to circulating!!!

Good, we are trying this place for the 1st time as an opening dinner with family for their 1st trip. I am not too excited to eat here but atleast let the mouse move around for the kids!

[nicklesm17]

so i followed my own advice and contacted wdw. here's what i got. my text:
Original Message Follows:------------------------i have heard of the latest greedy idea concerning mickey not being inside chef mickey's walking from table to table as he should. rather, extorting guests for an additional $30 beyond the already outrageous price of breakfast here, for a photo outside. i always thought it was a shameful cheap ploy at tuskerhouse, but this goes even beyond. are you aware of the name of the restaurant? the character your children are there for can only be photographed outside... breakfast with mickey mouse except you won't see any photo's of him next to your table full of food? come on, do the right thing here, what do you think walt would have thought of this?
their response:
Dear Nick, Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World Resort. While we sincerely appreciate your interest, this electronic mail department does not have access to the Dining System. For all questions regarding dining reservations, it will be necessary to contact the Walt Disney World Dining Department directly at 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463). They will be happy to assist you. Nick, we hope this information will be of help to you. If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us. Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number ifapplicable on all correspondence. Sincerely, Melissa AcevedoWDW Online Communications

apparently it doesn't matter now, but i just got the follow-up today. anyone interested in whether or not disney still cares, here it is:

Thank you for contacting us regarding the Walt Disney World Resort and Chef Mickey's. I am very sorry for the overall disappointment you have experienced withMickey being a photo opportunity outside of the restaurant at Chef Mickey's. I wanted to personally assure you that your feedback has beentaken seriously and passed along to the appropriate areas. Also, I want to let you know how much we appreciate your comments. Our Guests? feedback allows for our continual growth and the preservation of the magic Walt Disney dreamed about. I am available Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. EST should you have any questions. thank you again for your honest and constructive feedback. Best Regards,

etc., i'll leave off her name and phone #. my faith restored twice in the same week? here's hopin' the week continues on this positive streak.

[Jacca5660]

so i followed my own advice and contacted wdw. here's what i got. my text:
Original Message Follows:------------------------i have heard of the latest greedy idea concerning mickey not being inside chef mickey's walking from table to table as he should. rather, extorting guests for an additional $30 beyond the already outrageous price of breakfast here, for a photo outside. i always thought it was a shameful cheap ploy at tuskerhouse, but this goes even beyond. are you aware of the name of the restaurant? the character your children are there for can only be photographed outside... breakfast with mickey mouse except you won't see any photo's of him next to your table full of food? come on, do the right thing here, what do you think walt would have thought of this?
their response:
Dear Nick, Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World Resort. While we sincerely appreciate your interest, this electronic mail department does not have access to the Dining System. For all questions regarding dining reservations, it will be necessary to contact the Walt Disney World Dining Department directly at 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463). They will be happy to assist you. Nick, we hope this information will be of help to you. If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us. Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number ifapplicable on all correspondence. Sincerely, Melissa AcevedoWDW Online Communications

apparently it doesn't matter now, but i just got the follow-up today. anyone interested in whether or not disney still cares, here it is:

Thank you for contacting us regarding the Walt Disney World Resort and Chef Mickey's. I am very sorry for the overall disappointment you have experienced withMickey being a photo opportunity outside of the restaurant at Chef Mickey's. I wanted to personally assure you that your feedback has beentaken seriously and passed along to the appropriate areas. Also, I want to let you know how much we appreciate your comments. Our Guests? feedback allows for our continual growth and the preservation of the magic Walt Disney dreamed about. I am available Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. EST should you have any questions. thank you again for your honest and constructive feedback. Best Regards,

etc., i'll leave off her name and phone #. my faith restored twice in the same week? here's hopin' the week continues on this positive streak.

Give us her Name and Phone Number!!

[nicklesm17]

Give us her Name and Phone Number!!

I'm not spongin' for rum! It be gold I want!