woman strangled in WDW

lebeau · Post by **lebeau** » Apr Thu 10, 2008 10:51 am

My guess is that this was somehow related to the evils of Fast Pass.

jcodirewolf · Post by **jcodirewolf** » Apr Thu 10, 2008 11:42 am

boilerbabe wrote:What is wrong with people?! You're in Disney, the most magical place on Earth! Chill out!!!

The most magical place on earth. With 90% humidity, 90 degree temps, sun shining, feet hurting, been up since 6am, had a bad flight into MCO. OH MY GOD why doesn't Timmy stop screaming about wanting a Buzz Lightyear spinny light thing.

Did you see that she just cut in front of us HOW DARE SHE. *I activate my Barbarian Rage, roll a d20 for initiative, I'll get first strike because she is caught flatfooted*

Okay that maybe a little overboard. But a lot of people really stress themselves a lot at Disney. My wife and I are spoiled, we know it, we've walked into a park decided after 20-30 minutes it was too full and moved to another park/gone back to the resort. But most people at the park don't have the luxury of being at the park in May, and already have know we have tickets and reservations for Oct.

None of this is Disney fault, except in the sense they have a popular business.

johno

DisBeamer · Post by **DisBeamer** » Apr Fri 11, 2008 2:25 am

jcodirewolf wrote:The most magical place on earth. With 90% humidity, 90 degree temps, sun shining, feet hurting, been up since 6am, had a bad flight into MCO. OH MY GOD why doesn't Timmy stop screaming about wanting a Buzz Lightyear spinny light thing.

That and "I spent $2000 dollars on this and the guidebook says we have to be on the Teacups in the next ten minutes or it'll spark off Armageddon and we can't have Armageddon today because we have an ADR for Boma tonight that I had to get up at 6:45 a.m. 120 days ago for..."

I really think Disney is crazy stressful for the sort of 'average' visitor (read: not those of us who go/have gone a lot), who may be on a once-in-a-lifetime trip that they paid a lot for and planned a lot for, and are determined to have The Best Time Ever for their kids or die trying.

Nothing excuses the beating, in my opinion, but it doesn't really surprise me that someone snapped over something that seems so trivial.

WVParkfan · Post by **WVParkfan** » Apr Fri 11, 2008 7:18 am

DisBeamer wrote: I really think Disney is crazy stressful for the sort of 'average' visitor (read: not those of us who go/have gone a lot),

I think you are absolutely right. I couldn't believe how many frustrated people I saw on our visit two weeks ago.

For me, though, a visit to "the World" has the opposite effect. I spend all year accumulating frustration and rage, and when I get to WDW, it all seems to melt away. It's amazing how my employees comment about how much more pleasant I am to work for after I've spend a week at WDW.

Of course, we plan like crazy, and we don't try to do everything. We get there early, do what we want, and then when it gets crowded we take the time to just absorb the atmosphere.

Aaahh. I wish I was at Epcot RIGHT NOW!

lebeau · Post by **lebeau** » Apr Fri 11, 2008 7:22 am

DisBeamer wrote: That and "I spent $2000 dollars on this and the guidebook says we have to be on the Teacups in the next ten minutes or it'll spark off Armageddon and we can't have Armageddon today because we have an ADR for Boma tonight that I had to get up at 6:45 a.m. 120 days ago for..."

DisBeamer wrote: I really think Disney is crazy stressful for the sort of 'average' visitor (read: not those of us who go/have gone a lot), who may be on a once-in-a-lifetime trip that they paid a lot for and planned a lot for, and are determined to have The Best Time Ever for their kids or die trying.

Nothing excuses the beating, in my opinion, but it doesn't really surprise me that someone snapped over something that seems so trivial.

Amen!

I'm a planner anyway. And get caught of in the excitement of running around the parks. But most people aren't like that. A lot of people show up unprepared and are overwhelmed. Or they read the Unofficial Guide and they are ruining their vacation by going overboard.

Last spring, I was in Epcot waiting on my brother. While I was sitting around, I witnessed a Disney World intervention. The oldest son in the family sat his dad down and said, "Dad, you just need to relax. Remember, this is our vacation." The dad said, "I'm just trying to make sure everyone is having a good time." And the son said, "We're not. Because you keep pushing everyone."

Ouch!

That kind of thing happens all too easily these days.

jcodirewolf · Post by **jcodirewolf** » Apr Fri 11, 2008 9:17 am

$2k is low for a family of 4 for 6 days. Sure the ads say $1600, but that is the min. If you read the annual report, it's ~$230 per guest per day, for a Family of 4 that is $920/day or $5,520 for 6 days (average stay length.)

Compare that to the annual family of 4 in the US, ~$45,000 in 2006. Which means they are spending about 12% of their income that year to be there.

That is quite a vacation.

johno

rodders · Post by **rodders** » Apr Fri 11, 2008 11:24 am

DisBeamer wrote:
Captain Schnemo wrote:I might pay extra for a special pass that gives you comfortable seating arrangements and a clear view of regularly scheduled catfights. Maybe they could have a special "Princess Breakfast".
Hey, there's an idea for the re-purposing of Discovery Island - Disney Fight Club. It could be like the American Idol 'attraction', where you round up all the really angry people in the parks who were in the Test Track standby line when the ride went down or couldn't get into Le Cellier for lunch and let them duke it out for a night in the castle. I think you're onto something.

Heck, let me stand outside the Laugh Floor and glare at the sign for a while and maybe I'll participate.

Now that would be an E-Ticket

luv2cthemouse · Post by **luv2cthemouse** » Apr Tue 15, 2008 5:28 pm

Compare that to the annual family of 4 in the US, ~$45,000 in 2006. Which means they are spending about 12% of their income that year to be there.

My husband points out something similar to me each time I say I want to go to WDW. LOL!

GhostHost · Post by **GhostHost** » Apr Fri 18, 2008 9:07 am

I had to laugh when I read that she was "strangled with a lanyard".

How sweet is that! I would have paid to see that! The only thing that would have made it better is if it had happened ON the teacups ride while they were spinning in circles!

skull · Post by **skull** » Apr Sun 20, 2008 6:22 am

hahah there have been so many times I would have loved to strangle someone while there! hehe.. but I somehow manage to hold myself back

RREng77 · Post by **RREng77** » Apr Thu 24, 2008 8:26 pm

I apologize in advance for the mean thought, but it would only be just if she were to catch her lanyard and fall down. The damage to her pride would be well worth it!

Cazza and Livvie's Mum · Post by **Cazza and Livvie's Mum** » Jul Sun 20, 2008 2:06 pm

$2k is low for a family of 4 for 6 days. Sure the ads say $1600, but that is the min. If you read the annual report, it's ~$230 per guest per day, for a Family of 4 that is $920/day or $5,520 for 6 days (average stay length.)

Compare that to the annual family of 4 in the US, ~$45,000 in 2006. Which means they are spending about 12% of their income that year to be there.

I only wish my trips came so 'cheaply'. My next trip is costing just under $8000 and I'm staying in a value resort to 'save' money!

We don't have a dining plan and this is before we actually eat, drink, or spend anything on souvenirs etc.

Getting back to the thread...

I was in the restrooms at MGM (as was) and a very stressed lady was in there with her children who were playing up. As I left the cubicle to wash my hands we collided with each other. I automatically said 'sorry' and was verbally abused by this woman. She said "You bet your white f*&%$$%$ ass you're sorry as you shouldn't be charging around like that!" If such a magical place can cause so much stress boy does mankind have a problem.

agingerbugg · Post by **agingerbugg** » Jul Sun 20, 2008 3:13 pm

I think it is really interesting that you really only see these stories involving Americans. I have known many foreigners who have been to the parks and are just too awestruck to get upset. Like Cazza and Livvie's Mum it is costing them upwards of $10,000 to travel here. For them WDW is something special, it is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. American's in general are overstressed, Disney should automatically give all American adults a Xanax upon entering the park. It will make everyone more relaxed.

Cazza and Livvie's Mum · Post by **Cazza and Livvie's Mum** » Jul Sun 20, 2008 4:31 pm

Like Cazza and Livvie's Mum it is costing them upwards of $10,000 to travel here. For them WDW is something special, it is a once-in-a-lifetime thing.

I feel so ashamed

I go every year (and stamp my feet when I can't get), but you're so right everyone (not just Americans) are overstressed these days. The things that should matter don't and the unimportant stuff has been given priority. No money to feed your kids/pay bills v a scratch on your very expensive car, but some psychologists say 'stress is relative to the situation'. I'd opt for the easy option of the scratch on my car any day of the week.

earningmyfins · Post by **earningmyfins** » Jul Sun 20, 2008 9:48 pm

that's so ridiculous! how can people be so stubborn? you're at disney!