termoo
12-13-2003, 08:53 AM
My 10-year old daughter and I just got back from a 3 1/2 day trip to DL and DCA, and I figured out what I don't like about the newer dark rides (Pooh, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Superstar Limo--which I had gone on a couple of years ago, and even Roger Rabbit to some extent). It's the bright flourescent paint that they use on everything--it makes the ride look cheesy and carnival-ish. If you ride the older ones (Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Snow White, even Splash Mtn.) you'll notice the colors are much more subdued and real-looking.
We had a great trip, by the way--crowds were manageable (Monday being the worst of our Mon-Thurs. trip) and alone time spent with my daughter was priceless.
I did notice a big difference, even since I went one year ago, in the overall CM attitude. Lots more chatting among themselves, less enthusiasm--downright grouchiness first thing in the morning from one of the ones at the front gate!) and some attractions had hardly anyone running them. Our first time on the Matterhorn on Tuesday morning, guests were basically loading themselves while the CM stood there doing nothing. It was sad to me. It was the older CM's that still seemed to capture the spirit. And the characters were still wonderful.
Do you think it's a matter or morale, bad hiring, or just the general lack of work ethic nowadays?
We had a great trip, by the way--crowds were manageable (Monday being the worst of our Mon-Thurs. trip) and alone time spent with my daughter was priceless.
I did notice a big difference, even since I went one year ago, in the overall CM attitude. Lots more chatting among themselves, less enthusiasm--downright grouchiness first thing in the morning from one of the ones at the front gate!) and some attractions had hardly anyone running them. Our first time on the Matterhorn on Tuesday morning, guests were basically loading themselves while the CM stood there doing nothing. It was sad to me. It was the older CM's that still seemed to capture the spirit. And the characters were still wonderful.
Do you think it's a matter or morale, bad hiring, or just the general lack of work ethic nowadays?