Isn’t staying at a Disney World hotel just the best?!
With all the amenities and immersion, it feels like there must be a little pixie dust at every turn. Disney definitely knows how to make your stay feel extra special. Speaking of amenities, we actually got to thinking about things that we could change about our hotels, and we wanted to get your thoughts on the matter. So we reached out to you to get your thoughts. Now, you definitely delivered. In fact, one particular comment stopped us in our tracks and had us thinking, “Wait a minute…where did this perk go?!”
As we were saying, initially we reached out to our followers on Facebook to ask: “What’s something you wish Disney World would CHANGE about their hotels?”
We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments! But one particular comment from our reader Heather stopped us in our tracks. What was her response? “Bring back the free pens!!! All I want is my Walt Disney World pen to carry from one vacation to the next.”
Hold on…the free pens are GONE?! Yep, we had to check. And after some digging, it turns out she’s absolutely right. Disney World hotels used to provide guests with those iconic complimentary pens, but now they no longer do.
The Pen Power!
Let’s take a minute to appreciate the magic of those little pens. They weren’t just any pens. These were your official Disney pens. You’d find them sitting on the hotel desk or bedside table, waiting to be tossed into your bag as a tiny but meaningful souvenir. Some of us (myself included) would even use them as a cute reminder of our trip whenever we needed to jot down something months later. Plus, they were perfect for showing off your Disney loyalty back at home or work.
It’s a small thing, but for Disney fans like us, it’s the little details that make the magic feel real. Now, well, it looks like those pens have officially vanished from our hotel rooms.
Another Perk Bites the Dust
While it might seem like a tiny, trivial loss (you might be thinking, “It’s just a pen!”), it’s really about the principle of it. We know that Disney is known for their over-the-top attention to detail. Every corner of the parks and resorts is designed to remind you that you’re somewhere special. While the big experiences like rides and parades are amazing, sometimes it’s the smaller touches, like those quirky free pens, that leave the longest-lasting memories.
Also, let’s not forget, this isn’t the only hotel perk we’ve seen disappear over the years. Gone are the days of free MagicBands for resort guests. It kind of feels like we’ve been seeing some slow but steady cuts to those “free” extras we all loved. Will Disney bring back these magical little touches, or are we going to have to kiss them goodbye for good? Only time will tell.
That was just a bit about a Disney World hotel perk that we only just found is missing, and now we want to find out from you what hotel perk you want back! Until then, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! Also, follow us on Facebook to join in on the next discussion.
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