I'm really upset to see that there are some major attractions closed in February when I am going. It doesn't seem right that we book it and then find out that BTM, Peter Pan, Animagique are all closed. To top it off, we are staying at the Cheyenne, and that's being refurbished while we are there too! It's a good job we adore Disney
It is a consequence of choosing to book during less busy periods that not everything will be in operation, and that is already factored into the lower cost at those times.
Just a quick question regarding the cheyenne closer, we are going in march and have not seen any dates released?
Where did you read this baileysadie?
Cheers
Northrop2015
Quote from: BaileySadie on August 16, 2015, 12:41:17 AM
I'm really upset to see that there are some major attractions closed in February when I am going. It doesn't seem right that we book it and then find out that BTM, Peter Pan, Animagique are all closed. To top it off, we are staying at the Cheyenne, and that's being refurbished while we are there too! It's a good job we adore Disney
Did you not do any research BEFORE you booked? A simple Google search BEFORE you book will bring up the details of the closures and the hotel refurbs. It is up to you to plan and research your trip and to be aware of what is going on in the park. It is not Disney's fault that you booked during a time when they are doing well publicised closures and refurbs! It is your fault for booking during the off peak season without checking to see what would be closed.
I didn't ask for your sarcasm, bad-pink-tink, and am quite shocked by your response to be honest.
I've been to Disneyland Paris 9 times and Disney World 4 and know what I'm doing.
We booked a few months ago when the planned closures had not been announced, I am an intelligent woman and will not be spoken to like that.
Will not be on this forum anymore if this is the kind of 'chat' that I can expect.
To the person who asked about the Cheyenne, I saw it on someone else's post. Refurbs are planned block by block so should affect out stay too much. Have a great time on your hols!
When did you book your holiday if you don't mind me asking? The Enhancement Plan has been available for quite sometime now, perhaps you missed it?
Quote from: Northrop2015 on August 16, 2015, 10:11:18 AM
Just a quick question regarding the cheyenne closer, we are going in march and have not seen any dates released?
Where did you read this baileysadie?
Cheers
Northrop2015
The Cheyenne is slated to be refurbished a couple of buildings at a time. It will not close completely AFAIK.
That's great stifle, thankyou
Maybe i'm being stupid but I can't seem to find the refurb for the Cheyenne. I booked beginning of July for next July and asked about it due to catching bits here and there on this forum but the lady I spoke to had no idea about it. If it is block by block then doesn't really bother me because it is not the first time I have been (sorry for those whos first time it will be) so ive got plenty of pics and I only go there to sleep. BTM closure im not bothered with because it hardly works any way haha 4 days we were there at new year and it was constantly breaking down- hopefully the refurb will make it more reliant.
Whilst I agree that people should look things up themselves, I don't think that rude reactions are appropriate. I can understand that seeing the same thing over and over can grind on people's nerves, and whilst I agree that its definitely ok to point someone to the forum search, google or certain sites (etc), I don't think it's ok to be rude.
Even those that spend a lot of time online planning their trips can still miss things, c'est la vie.
I can understand that finding out that a lot of things someone enjoys are closed can be massively annoying.
Also, bare in mind that Disney may change things around, and sometimes people book well before announcements, so yeah.
@BaileySadie, can you maybe move your trip around so less things are closed? If it bothers you that much that may be a solution.
Quote from: HildeKitten on August 16, 2015, 07:34:50 PM
Whilst I agree that people should look things up themselves, I don't think that rude reactions are appropriate.
I totally agree with HildeKitten. Nobody, even those new to this forum, deserves that sort of reaction. Just remember, we're not all huge Disneyland fans who know all the ins and outs. And even if you did your research before booking, you still have the right to be sad or disappointed by the closure of certain rides during your stay.
Quote from: Puffin on August 16, 2015, 09:22:55 PM
Quote from: HildeKitten on August 16, 2015, 07:34:50 PM
Whilst I agree that people should look things up themselves, I don't think that rude reactions are appropriate.
I totally agree with HildeKitten. Nobody, even those new to this forum, deserves that sort of reaction. Just remember, we're not all huge Disneyland fans who know all the ins and outs. And even if you did your research before booking, you still have the right to be sad or disappointed by the closure of certain rides during your stay.
Hear hear.
We don't frequent another forum much because of the attitude of some of the other people that frequent it. This site has always been very pleasant and it a pleasure to help people where possible - and to receive help.
With regard to so many closures. DLP are doing all the refurbishing they should have been doing over the last 20 years in just a couple of years. Either to look nice for its 25th anniversary, or because the Walt Disney company have told them to, or because they have finally realised how bad the parks have got.
Baileysadie - The closures are a bummer aren't they...? I did see them for the week we're planning to book, but it's still a disappointment that my littlest's fav ride will be shut when we're there. It's all part of their sprucing up ready for the 25th anniversary so 2017 will be fab!
On the plus side, hope you got a bargain!
@pink-tink - it doesn't matter in the slightest that it was booked at an off peak season. We're going in August 2016, very peak time, and 6 rides will be closed!!
Big Thunder Mountain, Peter Pans flight, Thunder Masa Riverboat Landing, Star Tours, Studio Tram Tour and La Cabane des Robinsons.
Peak times have nothing to do with it. And I agree with the poster, 6 ride closures, especially at peak time, is a bit of a joke. I understand they want it all done for the 25th anniversary, but they should have started planning for it sooner and had one or two major rides closed a time. Six at peak season is ridiculous.
Quote from: Disneylove on August 17, 2015, 11:26:36 AM
@pink-tink - it doesn't matter in the slightest that it was booked at an off peak season. We're going in August 2016, very peak time, and 6 rides will be closed!!
Big Thunder Mountain, Peter Pans flight, Thunder Masa Riverboat Landing, Star Tours, Studio Tram Tour and La Cabane des Robinsons.
Peak times have nothing to do with it. And I agree with the poster, 6 ride closures, especially at peak time, is a bit of a joke. I understand they want it all done for the 25th anniversary, but they should have started planning for it sooner and had one or two major rides closed a time. Six at peak season is ridiculous.
Couldn't agree more.....But hey, what can we do.
Exactly. It doesn't stop me from going in the slightest, I havent actually booked anything yet because I'm waiting on some deals coming through. But I'm still going, doesn't mean I can't be slightly disappointed.
It's different for everyone isn't it and that's ok. Some won't be bothered by closures and that's great for them. But I can totally see how it puts others off, I know I find it very off-putting, because I primarily do go for the rides.
That said, sometimes DLP doesn't list a closure and you book, and then you find out.
Like today I rang to book Plaza Gardens for our stay, only to be told the restaurant is closed whilst the closure isn't listed.
So a head's up: Plaza Gardens is closed from September 21st - 30th.
At least that's what I was told by the person I was talking to on the phone. Well she said it reopens in October, so I'm assuming that's October 1st. She did say closure starts at September 21.
Thank you so much everyone for your messages of support. So nice to see the Disney spirit in so many of you! :-*
You're welcome! :)
Quote from: BaileySadie on August 18, 2015, 05:22:44 PM
Thank you so much everyone for your messages of support. So nice to see the Disney spirit in so many of you! :-*
God i love Disney :'-(
I still remember the first time i got there (I was 26 years old).
When i arrive at Disneyland Hotel my eyes where blinking.
When i arrive at the entrance of the park, i just wanted to run inside the park!!!!
And when i step a foot on the Main street......God i was crying!!!!!
.....oh the memories.... :D
Quote from: bad-pink-tink on August 16, 2015, 12:03:41 PM
Quote from: BaileySadie on August 16, 2015, 12:41:17 AM
I'm really upset to see that there are some major attractions closed in February when I am going. It doesn't seem right that we book it and then find out that BTM, Peter Pan, Animagique are all closed. To top it off, we are staying at the Cheyenne, and that's being refurbished while we are there too! It's a good job we adore Disney
Did you not do any research BEFORE you booked? A simple Google search BEFORE you book will bring up the details of the closures and the hotel refurbs. It is up to you to plan and research your trip and to be aware of what is going on in the park. It is not Disney's fault that you booked during a time when they are doing well publicised closures and refurbs! It is your fault for booking during the off peak season without checking to see what would be closed.
This really seems a bit of a stern response from you bad-pink-tink, especially to a newcomer, even if it wasn't meant that way. I'm sure this won't be last time in the next couple of years that we have new members joining the forum frustrated about having their visits interrupted by the closures, so hopefully we won't have this unnecessary "well you should have known" attitude each time.
After all, since DLP now allows bookings up to almost two years ahead (2016 could be booked earlier this year), and the "Experience Enhancement Plan" closures were really only confirmed just two months ago, it's perfectly reasonable that someone could have booked a trip for next February some time ago in good faith knowing nothing about the closures ahead. Yes, if you visit in "off-season" you're more likely to see more things closed than peak summer holidays or Christmas, but it has
never been to this extent.
Anyone booking now the announcements have been made should have a good idea of what to expect though, that is if DLP actually point them to the closure schedule at the time of booking... Do they? Will they? It's fairly hidden on the official website. For all the excitement about the upgrades from us fans, I worry DLP have an unhappy 18 months ahead with their millions of other visitors...