I cannot overstate my absolute deep appreciation for your honesty and candidness in your answers about the mistakes you feel Disney is making with the Disney parks. As an owner of a travel agency, making those statements is clearly not easy for you. But it shows that you are a man of integrity. And that goes along way with a lot of people. I believe because of that, your business will continue to grow. And I totally agree with you that all of these takeaways that Disney has implemented will hurt them. I hope that at some point Bob C. is removed from the CEO position, and someone who really gets it is put in his place and restores the excellence and magic that was once Walt Disney World from the past. We are going in February with my grandchildren for their very first trip. They will only get to experience the Disney magical express one time. And with all of the perks that are being removed, and with places like John and Kevin‘s villa with better accommodations at a much better price available, this may be our last on site stay. I hope my sentiment changes in the future because Disney decides to get back to better times. Here’s to hoping. Thank you for all that you do for the Disney community.
Pete I know you have other things to do but these literally could never be too long. Really appreciate the content, thank you for everything you guys do.
My mom and dad brought the whole family to Disney a few years ago for their 50th wedding anniversary and loved the magical express experience. It made them feel special. Disney is getting rid of a very special perk.
I totally agree with you. I care nothing about Disney World, but I still get something from watching and listening to his videos. It's quite enigmatic - even magical.
All the feels, Pete. I think what I've appreciated the most about you over the last 13 years is your honesty. It can be a blessing and a curse, I know. I HAVE reduced my trips to WDW, because of expense. We went almost every year in the late 1990s and early 2000s. I've been twice since 2004. I think what I miss most are extra magic hours, and the parks being open until midnight or later. There was always time to ride everything you wanted if you were willing to rope drop and stay until closing. And planning has gotten so complicated that it's hard for me to recommend a WDW vacation to family members who have never been and advance planning is NOT in their toolbox. That said, I just bought into DVC and hope to go next year if the stars align.
The ap price going up was a breaking point for a lot of folks up until now. I think getting rid of the magical express, free resort parking, free magic bands and magic hours are going to be the breaking point for thousands I know it is for my family.
As someone who never had strong grand parent relationships there is something so comforting about hearing Pete talk. The jokes crack me up and brighten my day!
Losing Magical Express is actually a pretty big blow. To me that was a big part of the Disney bubble, not just a minor thing that really didn't matter. We're almost to the point that the only perk of staying on property is the early FastPass booking window (which costs Disney nothing).
I agree. When we considered how cast members were treated during our last stay and how they are being treated now, we are having a real problem with the idea of coming back to Disney.
I agree with Pete! We are avid stay on property ppl and we took a trip in OCT and for the fist time in 15 years we stayed off property! We got a one bedroom with kitchen @ a Homewood suites ( including a hot breakfast that was ok) for less the a room @ a value resort. It took us 15 mins to get to MK.... I don’t know if I can justify the cost with no benefits....
Same here! Went in Sept and stayed off property for the first time. I never thought I would get as enjoyable a stay elsewhere, but I was wrong, and it was cheaper!
There must be something about visiting WDW for the first time as an adult. I was about 30 my first time. Had done Disneyland a ton as a kid, but WDW changed my life lol.
I’ve been a fan of the Dis Unplugged since 2018. In the past 3 years you and your entire team have given me so much entertainment/information, and for that I am incredibly thankful... THANK YOU!
Do you think emailing Bob Chapek directly with feedback about the cancellation of the Magic Express and other cuts would make a difference if we do it en masse ? Love the show and thank you for all the time in putting the shows together. TY
I have more respect for Donald Trump than either of the Crooked Bobs and especially Lex Luthor. I'd even rather have Trump running Disney than those two. After I seize Disney in a hostile takeover I will make Disney great again by draining the swamp of everything they did to make it look like they were never there.
Considering the guy with the Orange face has gone bankrupt seven times and considering that he has made it clear he does not like the poor, he would be way worse than what we have now.
Thank you to all the DIS team! Started as a member of the Disboards in 2004. During the pandemic watched all the shows and listened to discussions. Thank you for bringing the parks into our home
Love you so much Pete. I started following your Daily Fix back in 2016 and started watching the podcast some time after the Pulse show. I have literally not missed a single upload. My first trip was our honeymoon in 2002. DH and I have been in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and Disneyland in 2017. We had a trip booked UK n 2020, but had to cancel but Miss Teresa has been amazing to get us rebooked for the Reunion in September. Please give her a huge hug from me. PS: it was an honor to meet you at the 20 Years of Dreams event.
Thank you Pete for the Dis and for you honesty. My family and I are Disney fans and fly there once a year, we love it. I agree with all the comments that you share usually! ha ha ! However we love your honesty and openness to confront the good bad and ugly, even as a super fan we also disagree with several of the "business" decisions that they are making right now. I hope that Disney listens to us their biggest fans and customers that we do not like the cuts and them slowly eroding the magic. It is hard to justify the cost when they keep cutting. The magical express is what is makes those of us fly in to just stay at the parks our entire vacation. If I have to rent a car and drag my luggage myself there is little incentive to spend the cost for the Disney resorts, I will stay in town at the Hilton Bonnet creek or something similar for much cheaper than a deluxe resort. Not a very good decision that they will regret one it is gone I am sure. Keep up the great work on the DIS we love it!
I always stay at Avante on I drive. I usually get a room for around $50 per night and it's always clean and the staff are friendly. I'm not in the room more than a few hours just to sleep anyway so I can care less about having Resort perks. I was checking in the other day and the lady told me I had stayed 31 times in the past 2 years so I have a good idea of what to look for. The biggest bonus about staying on I drive is there are tons of restaurants right there outside your room and Universal is within walking distance. The problem with the Disney Resorts is you have to walk sometimes a mile to get something to eat. Everything is usually so spread out and usually it takes me just as long to get from my hotel room to a park as it would if you stayed at a resort and had to wait on Transportation. Unless you are a DVC member or this is your first time to Disney and want only the Disney Experience I just don't see the benefit in staying at a Disney Resort. You could spend a lot more money in the Parks and have your room for a third the price as you would on property.
I would like to see more of this type of stuff! Maybe have some other people like rhino Craig Jackie John all do q&a's but also give their backstory with the company
Really appreciate this show, as well as the many others...esp DVC! Just wanted to state that as of October 2020, the minimum direct DVC purchase for a blue card is in fact 125 points, not 100. Thiiis is why we finally made our purchase...via resale! Looking forward to being welcome home! We coincidentally passed ROFR yesterday! Mahalo for your content, from Hawaii! 💚
I'm so glad to hear about how this all started with you and the show. That's so touching on why you named the show after your dear friend. Your a sweet kind man.
This was an awesome show! Thank you for your honesty and candor. I appreciate the information you and your staff provide. I watch all of your shows and have for years. Much love and success to all of you.
Woo hoo - first Q&A - watching as soon as I got the notification! Have to make a brief correction - you have enough with Abby and Dolly so no time to accept applications. :-)
Pete- from conquering your demons to following your passion to build something so beautiful and meaningful to so many- you are a true inspiration. Wishing you- and your incredible team- a healthy, and successful 2021!
I have been to Disney from NYC countless times since 1977 now a Florida residents or the last 15 and have never stayed on Disney property. Never could justify the cost. I have stayed so many different places and neighborhoods. From cheap to really nice. From rooms to suites the choices are endless. Have only stayed at 2 locations that were really awful. Those 2 places are gone now. I understand everybody has different expectations. Do your research or reach out to a Travel Agency that specializes in Walt Disney World. You can have a great time for so much less than a Disney property. Before the current situation I loved to resort hop the Disney properties They are excellent visits. I can enjoy the properties beauty without the prices. My first trip was the Magic Kingdom because that’s all their was. My favorite is EPCOT for similar reasons as Pete. Epcot is like no other place. Every time I go there it is like being transported to the place I have always wanted to be. Being there the first year until now despite the changes I still get that feeling as I enter the turnstiles and see Spaceship Earth a peace comes over me that can’t be matched. Sorry for the long dissertation I am just in a mood.
Love your story, I definitely get how disney was your drug. I'm a former Army Ranger and it's so weird that disney is the closest to the feeling of being alive that I can experience besides surviving a mission. I just bought into dvc because of your show. Keep it up. Thanks
Love this format Pete. Addiction to Disney is just as expensive but a whole lot more constructive. (Not sure about it being healthier because of the park food haha). Will be booking a cruise with you guys soon! All vaccinated and ready to go!
When you said " I had two modes; I was either in Disney, or was planning on going to Disney." that rang so true for me. I didn't take my first trip to Disneyworld until 2012, but I am now a platinum AP holder, and go to the parks 4-6 times a year. Thank you for creating this channel and all that you do to help me realize that I was not the only one who felt this way. :-)
I'm sure Chapek dries his tears with $100 bills, but the words of guys like Pete should really resonate in the community, at least. Chapek is truly an awful CEO, and he was an awful head of Parks, and Pete did not mince words. Rightfully so.
Getting rid of magical Express is not a good move. That made it so nice to get from the airport to the parks and back and not having to worry about luggage or anything. It made the travel so much less stressful. Not a fan.
Why don't we hear anything from Josh D'Amaro? Since he is the President of the parks, you would think he would have a say in what happens with parks. I agree with Pete as Disney is getting too expensive for the average family.
Thank you Pete. I have lived in Florida all my life. I remember my single mom saving a few dollars a month in order to take me to Disney 1 every year or so for a day in the late 80's and 90's. We would drive in her old car to Orlando from South Florida. Now, I am able to take my son a few times a year with the monthly annual pass holder program, and stay in the value resorts. Even though we are working class, we save up to go to Disney and sometimes I feel Disney is really loosing touch of the hardworking people that save pennies to go and are true fans.
I wish you all had a dvc example show and walked people through the full cost of buying dvc (either resale or direct). Then discuss the monthly fees so people get a good idea about dvc using reals numbers and a real example.
Your passion for everything Disney is real and unparalleled. This show creates a platform for simple as well as complex questions to be posed and answered by a pro. Applause!
i love love love this video. pete you awesome and you always keep it real. we are planning on going september 2021 but after this video i am thinking of staying off property if there is no magical express or perks. we had to cancel our trip from last year and post pone due to covid. i think i will call your travel agency for my plans.
Pete, I agree about Chapek but what does it say about Iger's leadership? This is the best they had waiting in the wings? It's almost like they knew that had to make the cuts but didn't want to be the face of it, so they stick Chapek out there, give him the CEO title, and let him be the fall guy. Chapek is just doing what the board is telling him, and he's more than willing to do it.
Since magic Kingdom opened i have always had two trips in the planning stage. But this new leadership at disney has made me very uneasy so the brakes are applied. That me especially me so SAD I Love the process of looking ahead to me disney Vacations.
Hi Pete. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your realness and honesty. I cringe when I watch smaller RUclipsrs who rave and applaud everything Disney no matter the hotel, restaurant, or ride. And I get why they have to do that because they are small. But Thank God you have a big team where you can give true reviews and not worry about Disney’s wrath. So keep on doing what your doing! I think many of us want true opinions instead of Disney pixie dust fantasy.
Not since days post-DLP & Pressler running things has there been so much negativity on Disney Ops. Love the honesty on Hotels, frequently stay at both Disney Owned and not...agree w you there
Not having the magical express has taken a tole on me, I don’t drive when I travel so this is going to hurt. I was going to come to Disney in February of 22. 😞
We were supposed to take my 9 year old son to England for his birthday gift last year (2020) in March and our trip was supposed at the start of the world shutting down. Needless to say, our trip ended up being canceled a day before we were to leave. 😭😭😭 We are making lemonade out of 🍋 🍋 and have decided to take him to Disney World this year instead! England in EPCOT will have to do for now! 😊 😊
Thanks for the new content Pete. Love it, you, and your crew! Thanks for all you guys do!! You make missing Disney easier. I can come here and be with my fellow Disney addicts. I relate...I’m a 12 as well.
Thanks Pete for keeping me company my Moms favorite place was WDW and she was 39 years 4 months sober when I lost her in April her last words were be happy and travel and she loved your channel
THANK YOU! I started watching your videos for the DW information and found that I continue to watch your videos because of you and your personality. I love your crew, but I truly appreciate you doing a solo video where you can address any questions without interruption. Your voice, personality and the pace of the content is spot on! I am decidedly a fan!
Good show. I would still like to see at least an hour show of Pete's rant. This could be a fund raiser for their give kids the world by taking pledges.
Can I just say I can listen to Pete til the cows come home. ❤️
agreed 100%
Yes it’s a ... thing!
And me too!
Me also, there is such a strong sense of honesty with all of his answers.
Yes! Love Pete!
I cannot overstate my absolute deep appreciation for your honesty and candidness in your answers about the mistakes you feel Disney is making with the Disney parks. As an owner of a travel agency, making those statements is clearly not easy for you. But it shows that you are a man of integrity. And that goes along way with a lot of people. I believe because of that, your business will continue to grow. And I totally agree with you that all of these takeaways that Disney has implemented will hurt them. I hope that at some point Bob C. is removed from the CEO position, and someone who really gets it is put in his place and restores the excellence and magic that was once Walt Disney World from the past. We are going in February with my grandchildren for their very first trip. They will only get to experience the Disney magical express one time. And with all of the perks that are being removed, and with places like John and Kevin‘s villa with better accommodations at a much better price available, this may be our last on site stay. I hope my sentiment changes in the future because Disney decides to get back to better times. Here’s to hoping. Thank you for all that you do for the Disney community.
First episode is 40 minutes long?! Pete, you’re spoiling us!
Doubtful buy maybe someday he will do another one on a personal channel to say his side of the debauchery.
Pete I know you have other things to do but these literally could never be too long. Really appreciate the content, thank you for everything you guys do.
I just watched the show - Pete I don’t think you are aggressive I find you are passionate about Disney! Thank you
My mom and dad brought the whole family to Disney a few years ago for their 50th wedding anniversary and loved the magical express experience. It made them feel special. Disney is getting rid of a very special perk.
Pete is a really good speaker, captivating the audience. Guess that's why we have been watching his shows for so long!
True. He’s excellent at elocution
I find his voice very soothing, lol.
I totally agree with you. I care nothing about Disney World, but I still get something from watching and listening to his videos. It's quite enigmatic - even magical.
"Chapek is in a dark corner touching himself" - I think I laughed for ten minutes
While Pete is in a dark room touching his staff 😂
The most pissed off I've been at Disney recently was after hearing od Shawn's run-in with the security guard at Hoop dee doo! 😠
I've got a question. Did you act inappropriately with your coworkers? I'll wait...
The only people who disliked this video are Chapek fans
Do Chapek fans exist???? They must be kinda like Bigfoot!
Yup
All the feels, Pete. I think what I've appreciated the most about you over the last 13 years is your honesty. It can be a blessing and a curse, I know. I HAVE reduced my trips to WDW, because of expense. We went almost every year in the late 1990s and early 2000s. I've been twice since 2004. I think what I miss most are extra magic hours, and the parks being open until midnight or later. There was always time to ride everything you wanted if you were willing to rope drop and stay until closing. And planning has gotten so complicated that it's hard for me to recommend a WDW vacation to family members who have never been and advance planning is NOT in their toolbox. That said, I just bought into DVC and hope to go next year if the stars align.
The midnight to 2 closings were the best!
Charging for resort parking has made me the most pissed off.
The ap price going up was a breaking point for a lot of folks up until now. I think getting rid of the magical express, free resort parking, free magic bands and magic hours are going to be the breaking point for thousands I know it is for my family.
As someone who never had strong grand parent relationships there is something so comforting about hearing Pete talk. The jokes crack me up and brighten my day!
I agree very comforting. @Leticia
I agree but I'd love to see Pete's reaction to you comparing him to a grandparent 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Losing Magical Express is actually a pretty big blow. To me that was a big part of the Disney bubble, not just a minor thing that really didn't matter. We're almost to the point that the only perk of staying on property is the early FastPass booking window (which costs Disney nothing).
I agree. When we considered how cast members were treated during our last stay and how they are being treated now, we are having a real problem with the idea of coming back to Disney.
At $300 a night they can't give you a ride to and from the airport? Seems pretty lame to me.
Exactly.
I would rather just stay at premium Universal Resort and just cut lines all day, no need for a fastpass
They removing Disneyland annual passes. I bet they come for WDW next. This is so sad on top of the magical express.
I agree with Pete! We are avid stay on property ppl and we took a trip in OCT and for the fist time in 15 years we stayed off property! We got a one bedroom with kitchen @ a Homewood suites ( including a hot breakfast that was ok) for less the a room @ a value resort. It took us 15 mins to get to MK.... I don’t know if I can justify the cost with no benefits....
Same here! Went in Sept and stayed off property for the first time. I never thought I would get as enjoyable a stay elsewhere, but I was wrong, and it was cheaper!
There must be something about visiting WDW for the first time as an adult. I was about 30 my first time. Had done Disneyland a ton as a kid, but WDW changed my life lol.
I’ve been a fan of the Dis Unplugged since 2018. In the past 3 years you and your entire team have given me so much entertainment/information, and for that I am incredibly thankful... THANK YOU!
I could listen to this all day! Thanks so much for making. Great content!
Alternative to Pete’s Solo show! Thank you!
You are the sweetest and most sentimental curmudgeon and that's why I trust you for all things Disney. Thanks for sharing your love, Pete.
“ he’s off in a dark corner touching himself “ I literally spit out my drink 😂😂😂
same lol
@Pete you have kept me sane this year! Thank you for your time and investment to our travels.
Why did it cheer me up so much to hear that Pete was in IT before starting The Dis. Fellow IT folks unite.
Do you think emailing Bob Chapek directly with feedback about the cancellation of the Magic Express and other cuts would make a difference if we do it en masse ?
Love the show and thank you for all the time in putting the shows together.
TY
so far, i think the worse thing that Disney has ever done is promote Bobby Chae as CEO: King of Cutbacks.
They made an ever worse mistake when they promoted Bob Iger to CEO and President. He’s still the one pulling the strings. Chapek is just a marionette.
I have more respect for Donald Trump than either of the Crooked Bobs and especially Lex Luthor. I'd even rather have Trump running Disney than those two. After I seize Disney in a hostile takeover I will make Disney great again by draining the swamp of everything they did to make it look like they were never there.
Considering the guy with the Orange face has gone bankrupt seven times and considering that he has made it clear he does not like the poor, he would be way worse than what we have now.
Thank you to all the DIS team! Started as a member of the Disboards in 2004. During the pandemic watched all the shows and listened to discussions. Thank you for bringing the parks into our home
Loved this show, one of the best series in my opinion
I like that it's not very scripted and more authentic. I think we all appreciate that!
Pete is at his best in this format no question.
Love you so much Pete. I started following your Daily Fix back in 2016 and started watching the podcast some time after the Pulse show. I have literally not missed a single upload.
My first trip was our honeymoon in 2002. DH and I have been in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and Disneyland in 2017. We had a trip booked UK n 2020, but had to cancel but Miss Teresa has been amazing to get us rebooked for the Reunion in September. Please give her a huge hug from me.
PS: it was an honor to meet you at the 20 Years of Dreams event.
Keep the Q&A’s coming! The Dis team has helped keep my sanity over the past 10 months
Thank you Pete for the Dis and for you honesty. My family and I are Disney fans and fly there once a year, we love it. I agree with all the comments that you share usually! ha ha ! However we love your honesty and openness to confront the good bad and ugly, even as a super fan we also disagree with several of the "business" decisions that they are making right now. I hope that Disney listens to us their biggest fans and customers that we do not like the cuts and them slowly eroding the magic. It is hard to justify the cost when they keep cutting. The magical express is what is makes those of us fly in to just stay at the parks our entire vacation. If I have to rent a car and drag my luggage myself there is little incentive to spend the cost for the Disney resorts, I will stay in town at the Hilton Bonnet creek or something similar for much cheaper than a deluxe resort. Not a very good decision that they will regret one it is gone I am sure.
Keep up the great work on the DIS we love it!
“Laura is a little bit of a detective.” Read “Laura is a stalker.” Lololol
I always stay at Avante on I drive. I usually get a room for around $50 per night and it's always clean and the staff are friendly. I'm not in the room more than a few hours just to sleep anyway so I can care less about having Resort perks. I was checking in the other day and the lady told me I had stayed 31 times in the past 2 years so I have a good idea of what to look for. The biggest bonus about staying on I drive is there are tons of restaurants right there outside your room and Universal is within walking distance. The problem with the Disney Resorts is you have to walk sometimes a mile to get something to eat. Everything is usually so spread out and usually it takes me just as long to get from my hotel room to a park as it would if you stayed at a resort and had to wait on Transportation. Unless you are a DVC member or this is your first time to Disney and want only the Disney Experience I just don't see the benefit in staying at a Disney Resort. You could spend a lot more money in the Parks and have your room for a third the price as you would on property.
Pete, you make me laugh every time I watch the DIS Unplugged. Don't ever change.
I would like to see more of this type of stuff! Maybe have some other people like rhino Craig Jackie John all do q&a's but also give their backstory with the company
“I am between husbands and accepting applications.”🤣
I thought Pete and Shaun were a thing also.
Thank you for a great show! From a freezing Pittsburgher these shows keep me going!
I love just listening to Pete talking so much
Really appreciate this show, as well as the many others...esp DVC! Just wanted to state that as of October 2020, the minimum direct DVC purchase for a blue card is in fact 125 points, not 100. Thiiis is why we finally made our purchase...via resale! Looking forward to being welcome home! We coincidentally passed ROFR yesterday! Mahalo for your content, from Hawaii! 💚
I'm so glad to hear about how this all started with you and the show. That's so touching on why you named the show after your dear friend. Your a sweet kind man.
"We love a Pete Rant", so true!!!! ❤️ I love his honesty.
This was an awesome show! Thank you for your honesty and candor. I appreciate the information you and your staff provide. I watch all of your shows and have for years. Much love and success to all of you.
Woo hoo - first Q&A - watching as soon as I got the notification! Have to make a brief correction - you have enough with Abby and Dolly so no time to accept applications. :-)
We love you Pete. Behind you all the way.
Pete- from conquering your demons to following your passion to build something so beautiful and meaningful to so many- you are a true inspiration. Wishing you- and your incredible team- a healthy, and successful 2021!
Pete, I have enjoyed the podcasts and DISunplugged. Your rants are often heart felt and delivered with passion about a subject you love.
Love these new q&a's with Pete
Jersey girl here!! Morristown!! Love this Q & A!! Thank you!
I have been to Disney from NYC countless times since 1977 now a Florida residents or the last 15 and have never stayed on Disney property. Never could justify the cost. I have stayed so many different places and neighborhoods. From cheap to really nice. From rooms to suites the choices are endless. Have only stayed at 2 locations that were really awful. Those 2 places are gone now. I understand everybody has different expectations. Do your research or reach out to a Travel Agency that specializes in Walt Disney World. You can have a great time for so much less than a Disney property. Before the current situation I loved to resort hop the Disney properties They are excellent visits. I can enjoy the properties beauty without the prices.
My first trip was the Magic Kingdom because that’s all their was. My favorite is EPCOT for similar reasons as Pete. Epcot is like no other place. Every time I go there it is like being transported to the place I have always wanted to be. Being there the first year until now despite the changes I still get that feeling as I enter the turnstiles and see Spaceship Earth a peace comes over me that can’t be matched. Sorry for the long dissertation I am just in a mood.
Why did you and John separate and still be able to be very close friends and now with his new husband as well
Right that’s a great question I’d love to hear the answer to
I've been listening to you since the start. I so loved Bob Varley and his insight. I have my whole family hooked on your Podcast.
Dear Lord, thank you!!!! The motivation I needed to go deep clean my toilets. Let's hope I can get them all done in 24 minutes!
Off in the corner touching himself 🤣🤣 I’m watching you while on my elliptical, laughed so hard I slipped and then laughed harder.
Love your story, I definitely get how disney was your drug. I'm a former Army Ranger and it's so weird that disney is the closest to the feeling of being alive that I can experience besides surviving a mission. I just bought into dvc because of your show. Keep it up. Thanks
Love this format Pete. Addiction to Disney is just as expensive but a whole lot more constructive. (Not sure about it being healthier because of the park food haha). Will be booking a cruise with you guys soon! All vaccinated and ready to go!
Your truthful honesty makes you legendary. Thank you.
When you said " I had two modes; I was either in Disney, or was planning on going to Disney." that rang so true for me. I didn't take my first trip to Disneyworld until 2012, but I am now a platinum AP holder, and go to the parks 4-6 times a year. Thank you for creating this channel and all that you do to help me realize that I was not the only one who felt this way. :-)
It was a breath of fresh air to have a simple convo. and to listen to that familiar papa bear voice. Thanks for everything you do!
Pete-youre a great storyteller. could sit and listen to you talk about anything-thanks for posting
I'm sure Chapek dries his tears with $100 bills, but the words of guys like Pete should really resonate in the community, at least. Chapek is truly an awful CEO, and he was an awful head of Parks, and Pete did not mince words. Rightfully so.
Oh how the mighty have fallen.....
OMG YOUR “JERSEY GROOVE” GIVES ME LIFE!!! LOL I’M A JERSEYITE TOO! LOVE YOU!!!
I love you Pete!
You help to improve my English!
And help me to dream about the time when I’ll came back to the magic!
Getting rid of magical Express is not a good move. That made it so nice to get from the airport to the parks and back and not having to worry about luggage or anything. It made the travel so much less stressful. Not a fan.
Why don't we hear anything from Josh D'Amaro? Since he is the President of the parks, you would think he would have a say in what happens with parks. I agree with Pete as Disney is getting too expensive for the average family.
Thank you Pete. I have lived in Florida all my life. I remember my single mom saving a few dollars a month in order to take me to Disney 1 every year or so for a day in the late 80's and 90's. We would drive in her old car to Orlando from South Florida. Now, I am able to take my son a few times a year with the monthly annual pass holder program, and stay in the value resorts. Even though we are working class, we save up to go to Disney and sometimes I feel Disney is really loosing touch of the hardworking people that save pennies to go and are true fans.
I don’t always agree with Pete but I do always respect his honesty. Love this Q&A
Would love to see more of these!
Pete You look fantastic for 29
I wish you all had a dvc example show and walked people through the full cost of buying dvc (either resale or direct). Then discuss the monthly fees so people get a good idea about dvc using reals numbers and a real example.
Pete, thanks for a great show. Kudos for you being so forthcoming.......not everyone can be truthful.
Your passion for everything Disney is real and unparalleled. This show creates a platform for simple as well as complex questions to be posed and answered by a pro.
Applause!
We appreciate you Pete! And the whole DIS crew. NJ loves you and your team!
Amen to that.
Love the solo show, Pete...thanks for taking the time.
You know I've been trying to put together the story from older episodes. Thank you for this.
Hey Pete great show! Knew we had something in common I’m from Monmouth county lived there for 50 years now living in Raleigh NC. Thanks again
This is awesome Pete, thank you!
“I’m 29 now!” 😂😂😂
i love love love this video. pete you awesome and you always keep it real. we are planning on going september 2021 but after this video i am thinking of staying off property if there is no magical express or perks. we had to cancel our trip from last year and post pone due to covid. i think i will call your travel agency for my plans.
Pete - Please do more of these! Love the information and hearing your thoughts! So Inciteful and real.
Pete, I agree about Chapek but what does it say about Iger's leadership? This is the best they had waiting in the wings? It's almost like they knew that had to make the cuts but didn't want to be the face of it, so they stick Chapek out there, give him the CEO title, and let him be the fall guy. Chapek is just doing what the board is telling him, and he's more than willing to do it.
FABULOUS question Laura McDill!! ☺️ I’ve pieced much of this together ... as a 3 year fan but hearing it all from Pete was great!
Since magic Kingdom opened i have always had two trips in the planning stage. But this new leadership at disney has made me very uneasy so the brakes are applied.
That me especially me so SAD I Love the process of looking ahead to me disney
Vacations.
Hi Pete. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your realness and honesty. I cringe when I watch smaller RUclipsrs who rave and applaud everything Disney no matter the hotel, restaurant, or ride. And I get why they have to do that because they are small. But Thank God you have a big team where you can give true reviews and not worry about Disney’s wrath. So keep on doing what your doing! I think many of us want true opinions instead of Disney pixie dust fantasy.
Not since days post-DLP & Pressler running things has there been so much negativity on Disney Ops. Love the honesty on Hotels, frequently stay at both Disney Owned and not...agree w you there
Not having the magical express has taken a tole on me, I don’t drive when I travel so this is going to hurt. I was going to come to Disney in February of 22. 😞
It’s still available to use until the end of the year
Booking a car service or getting and Uber or Lyft is easy. Once you get to the park it will be business as usual.
I love this! Reminds me of the old email shows from yesteryear. 😉 Love you Pete! Been following since 2007! 💖
Thank you Pete. wish I could work with you.
We were supposed to take my 9 year old son to England for his birthday gift last year (2020) in March and our trip was supposed at the start of the world shutting down. Needless to say, our trip ended up being canceled a day before we were to leave. 😭😭😭 We are making lemonade out of 🍋 🍋 and have decided to take him to Disney World this year instead! England in EPCOT will have to do for now! 😊 😊
Thanks for the new content Pete. Love it, you, and your crew! Thanks for all you guys do!! You make missing Disney easier. I can come here and be with my fellow Disney addicts. I relate...I’m a 12 as well.
Thank you for doing this Q&A Pete, and thank you for your kind comments towards the listeners. I hope you do more of these in the future.
Thanks, Pete! Love you and the whole team. Thank you for what you do - keepin' the magic going for all of us no matter where we are. :)
Thank you for your honesty. Listening now .CM here at DAK
Pete, You are My Happy Place! When you say "If You Are Here, You Get It" I get Chills! I soooooo get it! I LOVE LOVE LOVE DISNEY! CAN'T GET ENOUGH!
Thanks Pete for keeping me company my Moms favorite place was WDW and she was 39 years 4 months sober when I lost her in April her last words were be happy and travel and she loved your channel
THANK YOU! I started watching your videos for the DW information and found that I continue to watch your videos because of you and your personality. I love your crew, but I truly appreciate you doing a solo video where you can address any questions without interruption.
Your voice, personality and the pace of the content is spot on! I am decidedly a fan!
Good show. I would still like to see at least an hour show of Pete's rant. This could be a fund raiser for their give kids the world by taking pledges.