Today I want to talk about something that I noticed is happening a lot on Disney fan pages. Today there seems to be so much negativity and disgust by Disney fans because of decisions Disney has been making lately. The conversion of Maelstrom into a Frozen attraction is causing a lot of negative reactions. I completely understand it- Maelstrom was Norway's main way to talk about Norwegian culture and people are worried Frozen will turn the World's Fair type vibe of World Showcase into an extension of Fantasyland.
These fan pages definitely give me new perspective and I admit, reading this negativity does somewhat make me less excited for Disney trips. But when I get there, the negativity completely disappears. Why is it that these sites make me feel disappointed in Disney but once I'm there I forget? Maybe because it saddens me to see longtime Disney fans lose interest in a place they once loved. Maybe it worries me that someday, I too will share these negative feelings and think about how much better it used to be.
You might ask, "Why do you go on these websites if they bother you"? It still excites me to see the few positives Disney fans post about. Maybe because it shares updates of whats happening in Walt Disney World. For instance, there's talk of an expansion coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Every day I check the site to see if any insiders have shared new info. Disney's future excites me even if other fans complain they are running their parks into the ground.
I do have my own disappointments. As a kid I really didn't like Epcot. I only liked going on Spaceship Earth, play games in Innoventions and try Kidcots in World Showcase (though looking back at its former attractions I can say I would appreciate them now more than when I was a kid). One thing I did love was the food. The buffet in Norway was a must do every trip. When it converted into a princess character dinner not only did it lose it's appeal, it lost its great buffet. They still have a small buffet for appetizers but it's nothing like how it used to be. A few years ago my family finally tried the German buffet and I'm so glad we did! We've eaten there three times and each time we enjoyed talking to/ getting to know the families we've eaten with.
My point is this: don't let other people's disappointments ruin your experience. I'm going to wait until the new Frozen ride comes out before I decide if "Norway is ruined". If you have a disappointment try to find an alternative. Some people feel Disney lost it's charm, but not for me. It helps that I'm still young and Disney hasn't completely changed from the Disney of the early 90's to now.
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