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Originally Posted by graciegirl
AND there are children who will be born into families that cannot afford certain things that will grow up to change the family they live in to be able to have the things they long for.
I grew up reading book after book after book on ballet and ballerinas and drew pictures of them and danced around our living room a lot..but our family didn't have the money for dance lessons, my friends families didn't either. I don't think the world lost a gifted ballerina in me, AND we were able to give our girls dance lessons and that made me feel better although they weren't too shot down with dancing in tutus. 
I don't think it is a big deal. I don't. Dreamers will dream and plan to get where they want to go. There are things that are a right and things that are a privilege and doing without some of those fancy things as kids makes you appreciate them when you are able to get them for yourself.
I think Doug is a great guy and I applaud his efforts, but in the scheme of things, missing out on going to Disney as a child is not a huge, HUGE thing. Some parents are putting that money in a college fund and that is the choice they are making. Just think how much one of those big tattoos cost and how everyone can't afford them.
Be nice, Gracie. |
Gracie is my hero and my heroin. We have such a relatively short time on this mortal coil, winning or losing here is small potatoes.
Still, the joy of seeing a child experience the magic of Disney illusion is a wonder and going there helps us reconnect with our younger, innocent selves. I go because I become a kid again.
Hating to make the same point again, if the money goes to adding rides and shorter waits, the additional cost is fine....kids get more experience in their limited time at the park. If it's just to maximize the already large profits...that's a rip.
I have a yearly pass with parking. I resent waiting 2 hours for a 5 minute ride. Disney attendance went up substantially last year. Hey guys, build some more E ticket rides. Bring back old favs like Mr. Toad. Build a new land or new park. Reduce the congestion. Make the kids happy.