What do You Think About Groups from Outside US who Do Disney?
By talfonso
@talfonso (246)
United States
February 28, 2012 4:18pm CST
Every summer, winter, and October, hordes of groups of people from faraway lands visit Walt Disney World. Some wear matching backpacks, some wear T-shirts or jerseys, and some wear both. They are guided by a guide with a flag or inflatable thunderstick.
But how do they fare with us, the regular Guests?
Well, a lot of you have many a horror story to tell about the groups. Perhaps you had a cow about Brazilian tour groups cutting you in line. Perhaps you can't enjoy a meal because a group of teens from Argentina chanted loudly.
Let me tell you that not all groups from foreign lands who do Disney are not like that. Not all of them chant like the world is one soccer arena. I have seen well-behaved ones several times at Disney before (as well as other theme parks in the Orlando/Tampa area), and some breezed by with minimal noise.
Those experiences reminded me about how they are boons, instead of curses, to Florida tourism. Without them, I believe, there wouldn't be any Test Track, Expedition Everest, or anything that makes doing Disney great. All those attractions exist because of a source of revenue that sometimes irritates visitors every July or January.
So what do you think of the foreign groups doing Disney? Tell me your stories with them if possible!
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5 responses
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
28 Feb 12
Hi Talfonso,
I've never been to Disney World and so I can't really imagine just what you are talking about. I have been to other amusement parks where there a plenty of foreign people. I've never had any issues. I would have to think that if there is a disturbance then it is more the individual people rather than the fact that they are foreign. I mean, I can imagine local citizens acting out as well. Not much bothers me as far as noise and especially in a place like that with lots of people from all over having a good time. As long as they are happy noises, I can't imagine being bothered.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
28 Feb 12
I guess I must be naive. I have never even heard anyone complain about foreign people at these types of places. I don't understand why they would. Like you said, they bring in revenue. Also Americans visit their countries for vacations etc. I wonder, do they complain about us?
@talfonso (246)
• United States
28 Feb 12
Well said - I'm not fazed that much by foreigners visiting theme parks too! I've seen Frenchmen at Adventure Island, Filipinos at Universal Orlando, and even Italians at Great Adventure (NJ's Six Flags) and they didn't bother me! I actually came to appreciate the groups from other lands and to be thankful for them because we Floridians needed the tourism revenue. Thanks for your input.
@mrswhitfield (2044)
• Indonesia
29 Feb 12
I've never been to disney land. And if other group out of US come to US just for Disney Land, you can count me in. It's not a shame, Disne've been most group of people around the world's childhood, no need to feel weird about that. Me myself will be so proud if I have a chance to visit Disney Land one day. I wish hardly for that.
@juggal0Xx420 (509)
• United States
28 Feb 12
i have never really been to disney world myself but i dont think it really matters disney world im pretty sure doesnt have too many rules against the people visiting from faraway lands its america! everyone is treated equally no matter what country or race your from so therefore disneyworld doesn't lay down new rules just for them when they come in so if people are irritated by there chanting or something? they can leave the area to a different spot im sure disney world is large enough to do that or you guys can stop and enjoy something from a new culture, its just the way i see it.
@talfonso (246)
• United States
28 Feb 12
You took the words right out of my mouth! It's really interesting to see a display of culture (as long as it's appropriate) from a foreign group. Although they sometimes annoy the crud out of some Guests, it's part of their way of life! I should remind those who hate, hate, hate the Brazilian tour groups so much about that!
Imagine Disney without all the foreign groups, whether they chant loudly or not. Our tourism would suffer and there would be no new attractions because of zilch revenue. As I said before, extreme rides at Disney like Expedition Everest would not have existed without them.
I would say to those who STILL hate Brazilian tour groups and their ilk to deal with it. If they don't like them, they can always visit in September. This is when the kids go back to school when there's a lot less chance of seeing them.
@juggal0Xx420 (509)
• United States
28 Feb 12
i know sometimes i wonder whats going through the minds of those who decided to miss out after they missed possibly there only chance to see a different culture up close perform something in real life and not see it on t.v i personally think things from different cultures are better when they are performed in person by the culture its just better for some reason.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
29 Feb 12
Good point Juggal0. The ones that complain about foreign people are missing out on an upclose and personal opportunity to get to know a little bit about another culture. Their complaining about any particular group of people is exactly what keeps discrimination alive. Their kids hear them complaining and whining and they learn the discrimination of the parents.
And you are right...anything is way better in person than viewing it on TV because it is more natural and real. On TV, they cut and edit things.
Alfonso, how do they show their dislike of these people? How do you know that there are people that don't like them? I'm sorry for being stupid about this. I just have never in my life ever heard anyone complain about any foreign group of people going to any tourist spot here in the US.
@marguicha (223101)
• Chile
18 May 12
Disneyworld is a Park that is for everyone who pays the fee to enter (a big one at that). There are no rules about nationatities anywhere. That is wonderful for american citizens because Disneyworld would go to bankrupcy with only american tourists. I have gone there several times and the only difference between people from different places is that they shout in different languages. Children are a pest for some adults, adults are pests for some children. It´s all in the game.
I recognise that I prefer a loud teen chanting that a young almost teen with little perspective and respect as to what people from other places are.
The rest of the world nourishes the US. Never forget that, son.
@talfonso (246)
• United States
29 Feb 12
Of course I know! I'm happy to see people from all over the world meeting Mickey and pals! I saw lots of British, Puerto Ricans, and other foreign visitors enjoying themselves. Just imagine hoe Disney would fare without the likes of people worldwide stepping through the magical gates?
@BrittneyD (50)
• United States
1 Apr 12
I took my children to Disney World two years ago. It was during Spring Break and there were a lot of people from other countries visiting. We went close to my son's birthday so they let all of the kids were an, "It my birthday" button. A lot of the people from other countires stopped and talked to my children. They really enjoyed it because these people were not in a hurry to get away. They told my children about things they do in their countries, and how they celevrate birthdays. Personally I thought the groups were great when we went to Epcot. We learned a lot by going through Disney's set up, but the groups added even more to our trip at this park. I loved that there were a wide varitey of people when we went. It made for interesting conversation when the lines were long.
