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Alejandro Hernandez
4 days ago
We had a terrible and very unpleasant experience at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, specifically in the convention center area.
We went directly to the staff outside the Convention Center to inquire about the St. Augustine A and D ballrooms. An employee identified by her name tag as "Sierra" attended to us with an unprofessional attitude from the start. She informed us that there was no reservation under the name we provided, stating this with such certainty without checking a list, a tablet, or making a phone call, and furthermore, she didn't even know where the ballroom was located within the convention center. The only thing she did correctly was firmly tell us to leave her area and go to the hotel, where they would resolve the issue.
We followed her instructions, and at the main entrance, they confirmed that the reservation was indeed in the area where Sierra was located. They even informed us that several people were available to help us, and they called her directly to assist us.
We went back to her again, and with a challenging, arrogant, dismissive, despotic, and unfriendly attitude, she said, “I already told you it’s not here!” After we refused to accept her answer and insisted that it was, she told us, “Then go in and look for it yourself,” shaking her head and hands roughly, pointing toward the entrance. She also insisted that we move the car immediately. Finally, after parking and searching on our own, we discovered that the drop-off location was exactly where she had been from the beginning. At the “customer service” desk, the other girls watched everything without saying a word, because if the manager herself does it… well, it’s fine that they do it too! If Disney’s idea is for you to have an unforgettable experience, they succeeded, since we even met Maleficent herself. We were very surprised by this experience, since Disney is known for its excellent customer service. We believe that a person in a customer service position should be better prepared to guide and treat visitors and vendors with respect. and professionalism.
We hope the administration will take this feedback into account to improve the experience for future visitors and staff.