All Things Disney

[Christy]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/05/bridget-wismer-sell-newborn_n_995839.html

:lookaroun

[tigsmom]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/05/bridget-wismer-sell-newborn_n_995839.html

:lookaroun

I've often wanted to sell mine :lookaroun

[Doug11]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/05/bridget-wismer-sell-newborn_n_995839.html

:lookaroun


I've often wanted to sell mine :lookaroun

:rotfl We've all threatened, haven't we? :lol

[Christy]

For a trip to Disney? Are you kidding me? :rotfl :lookaroun

[Doug11]

For a trip to Disney? Are you kidding me? :rotfl :lookaroun

no, just in general.

Don't go acting like Mad and I are the only ones. :whistle

[Computer Magic]

For a trip to Disney? Are you kidding me? :rotfl :lookarounIsn't a stay at the Club Levl Poly for 8 days $15,000 :lookaroun

[Regina]

3D doesn't work very well for me :lol

The problem with 3D in this case is there was nothing 3D about the movie that I noticed :lookaroun :lol

[Computer Magic]

The problem with 3D in this case is there was nothing 3D about the movie that I noticed :lookaroun :lol

The problem is the movie industry isn't using the technolog for it's purpose. Now Avatar did it right buy using the special camera. It's become a way to increase ticket price. This will back fire to consumer, which is why I sold all my IMAX stock.

[Doug11]

I have seen a number of 3D movies and the only one that made me glad to have paid the extra was Avatar.

No way I would buy a 3D TV. :no

But at Disney (and Universal) - I enjoy the 4D shows. PhilharMagic is one of my favorite things to do at the Magic Kingdom. Tough to be a Bug at Animal Kingdom, Shrek at Universal. I liked them all.

There was one 3D movie I was watching earlier this year - maybe Thor? - I got to the point where I just took off the glasses and watched the fuzzy film rather than keep the glasses on for 2 plus hours. :shrug When we saw the Harry Potter movie and didn't pay extra for the 3D, it was pretty obvious in parts where they had 3D gimmicks. :rollseyes

[Doug11]

Since people on these forums don't know much about Disney World :lookaroun , I present "ten things not to do at Disney World:"

http://www.concierge.com/ideas/hotspots/tours/502223?mbid=con_ob_cpc_a

:lol

Got me to thinking, we could probably come up with our own list:

Keeping it as basic as possible, here is my list:

10. Don't wear high heels, ladies
9. Don't leave for the day just because of an afternoon rain shower
8. Don't pass up all the beer and liquor stores on your way to your on-property hotel. :lookaroun
7. Don't wait to buy your park passes at the park entrance
6. Don't yank on Tigger's zipper.

[Christy]

Since people on these forums don't know much about Disney World :lookaroun , I present "ten things not to do at Disney World:"

http://www.concierge.com/ideas/hotspots/tours/502223?mbid=con_ob_cpc_a

:lol

Got me to thinking, we could probably come up with our own list:

Keeping it as basic as possible, here is my list:

10. Don't wear high heels, ladies
9. Don't leave for the day just because of an afternoon rain shower
8. Don't pass up all the beer and liquor stores on your way to your on-property hotel. :lookaroun
7. Don't wait to buy your park passes at the park entrance
6. Don't yank on Tigger's zipper.

Your list was better :lol

Those women I see in heels!! :faint Unbelievable!

[Garyhoov]

Since people on these forums don't know much about Disney World :lookaroun , I present "ten things not to do at Disney World:"

http://www.concierge.com/ideas/hotspots/tours/502223?mbid=con_ob_cpc_a

:lol

Got me to thinking, we could probably come up with our own list:

Keeping it as basic as possible, here is my list:

10. Don't wear high heels, ladies
9. Don't leave for the day just because of an afternoon rain shower
8. Don't pass up all the beer and liquor stores on your way to your on-property hotel. :lookaroun
7. Don't wait to buy your park passes at the park entrance
6. Don't yank on Tigger's zipper.

:rotfl

Here's my list:

1. Don't worry so much about shit. Just relax and have fun. If you realize, after the fact, that you could have saved 10 minutes in wait time by riding Soaring before Test-track, don't spend the rest of the day being pissed off about it.

[Doug11]

:lol no joke!

5. Don't be shy to ask photopass photographers to take a photo with your camera after they take their professional photo.
4. Don't show up right as the parades are starting and expect to be on the front curb with your kids.
3. Don't throw away your fast pass if you are stuck in line for a ride or eating a meal and can't get back during the one hour window. it will still be honored.

[Christy]

:lol no joke!

5. Don't be shy to ask photopass photographers to take a photo with your camera after they take their professional photo.
4. Don't show up right as the parades are starting and expect to be on the front curb with your kids.
3. Don't throw away your fast pass if you are stuck in line for a ride or eating a meal and can't get back during the one hour window. it will still be honored.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell them THAT one! :lookaroun

How about, so what if the kid is too big for his/her stroller, if it really isn't putting you out of your way or affecting your life in any way, shut the hell up :lol (perhaps part of Gary's larger rule :lol )

[Garyhoov]

5. Don't be shy to ask photopass photographers to take a photo with your camera after they take their professional photo.


And I don't know if this falls into the pool-hopping or mug-use thievery category, but get lots of photo-pass pictures because, with some basic computer skills, you can get facebook quality versions without paying anything.:lookaroun

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166475_1558366444626_1399203865_31250185_7006387_n .jpg

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/167096_1558366804635_1399203865_31250187_5061601_n .jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/163194_1558366924638_1399203865_31250188_7367857_n .jpg

[Computer Magic]

Since people on these forums don't know much about Disney World :lookaroun , I present "ten things not to do at Disney World:"

http://www.concierge.com/ideas/hotspots/tours/502223?mbid=con_ob_cpc_a

:I think the author is a Disney hater, he hates transporation, Disney Food, Disney resorts. I fall into almost every don't.

[Hooker]

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/102511-dead-body-found-in-disney-parking-lot

Anybody hear anything about this? Which parking lot has construction going on around it?

[tigsmom]

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/102511-dead-body-found-in-disney-parking-lot

Anybody hear anything about this? Which parking lot has construction going on around it?

Update...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman's body was found on Walt Disney World property , Orange County deputies said.
A security guard called 911 early Tuesday morning to report finding
the body. The unidentified woman's body was found inside a car in an employee parking lot on East Buena Vista Drive.
Deputies said foul play does not appear to be involved.
Deputies said the parking lot where the body was found is near a
construction site and several buildings. It is in an area of the
property not directly connected to the theme parks or hotels.

[Christy]

I think the author is a Disney hater, he hates transporation, Disney Food, Disney resorts. I fall into almost every don't.

Me too! :lol

Although, as much as I despise the drive down and back, I do love having my car there!!

[Garyhoov]

Well I hope if I die at Disney World it's not in my car.

I want to be attacked by an alligator at the lake in Frontierland . . . when I'm 106.:lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

Regarding the list, let's see:

I usually stay at Disney Hotels
I get tickets for more days than I need
I use Disney transportation (though I sometimes use a rental car)
I do use fastpass
For the past several trips I have just done Disney
I've pretty much dined exclusively at Disney
I do skip a lot of rides
I don't succumb to squabbling
I don't go during school holidays (now that I have a choice)
I don't over-do it

So I do just about half of what they suggest.

I think we should write our own blog. If we all took turns, I'll bet we could come up with some good advice for Disney travellers.:lookaroun

[Christy]

That would actually be fun(ny) :lol

[figmentmom]

Well, I have a few: :rotfl

Stay behind the yellow lines, and keep your KIDS behind them, too. They're there for a reason, folks, and that nice Disney CM will have fewer panic attacks when your two-year-old isn't in the path of an oncoming Snow White ride vehicle. :rotfl

Food's expensive at WDW - get over it.

Avoid run-ins with Flower and Garden Festival vendors.

Extra Magic Hours are only worth attending if you're actually having FUN!

[pinkrose]

Love these tips! :rotfl

I have one : Don't break in line.

[Doug11]

It is nice knowing someone you know is having family time in the Disney parks during the holidays. Enjoy those Christmas decorations and special events, Christy & family!

[Regina]

It is nice knowing someone you know is having family time in the Disney parks during the holidays. Enjoy those Christmas decorations and special events, Christy & family!

Yeah, because Regina sure didn't :lookaroun :goofy

[Computer Magic]

Yeah, because Regina sure didn't :lookaroun :goofy:lmao

[Garyhoov]

It is nice knowing someone you know is having family time in the Disney parks during the holidays. Enjoy those Christmas decorations and special events, Christy & family!

I agree! It's cool knowing one of us is having fun.

This time next year . . .:lookaroun

[Doug11]

Yeah, because Regina sure didn't :lookaroun :goofy

Oops :blush You too, Regina. :hugs

Gary - I hear you. :thumbs

[pinkrose]

It may be after the kids graduate, before I'm there for the holidays again :( (Unless my mom and I take a trip).

[figmentmom]

It may be after the kids graduate, before I'm there for the holidays again :( (Unless my mom and I take a trip).

I don't know when I'll be back, either.

[Christy]

It may be after the kids graduate, before I'm there for the holidays again :( (Unless my mom and I take a trip).

Yes, leave the kids get down here! :lookaroun

I hope everybody at least comes to see Christmas Illuminations :love Worth the entire trip!

[pinkrose]

Yes, leave the kids get down here! :lookaroun

I hope everybody at least comes to see Christmas Illuminations :love Worth the entire trip! I totally agree! Illuminations is my favorite night show as it is. Add the holiday tag.... :love

I also always have to buy some gingerbread something from the house in the GF. One year, I also brought home one of the gingerbread houses. That was a "do once, never again" type things. They cost too much. :lol

[Garyhoov]

Never seen Illuminations. :lookaroun


And I haven't checked Facebook yet, so this may be a bit premature . . . but where are our :mad photos?

[Garyhoov]

Just checked facebook and I see there are a couple photos. But with how easy it is to take and post photos on phones these days, I think we should have more.:lookaroun

[Shannon]

I don't know when I'll be back, either.

Me neither. I'm trying to talk Brendon into this time next year. He's never been so I want to take him when it's not too hot and not too crowded. There's a method to my insanity.

[Hooker]

It is nice knowing someone you know is having family time in the Disney parks during the holidays. Enjoy those Christmas decorations and special events, Christy & family!:wave You think the Rabe's are the only ones visiting this time of year? :chair


Never seen Illuminations. :lookaroun

:blink

And we're friends with Gary how? How did you ever find a Disney website? :lol I still say you outrank me compared to each other with my Muppet dislike.

[Garyhoov]

:wave You think the Rabe's are the only ones visiting this time of year? :chair

:blink

And we're friends with Gary how? How did you ever find a Disney website? :lol I still say you outrank me compared to each other with my Muppet dislike.


:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

You know, I was thinking about Christy too, but then remembered you were there . . . but you don't really count, because you can just pop over for the day like it's no big deal.:lookaroun

[Hooker]

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

You know, I was thinking about Christy too, but then remembered you were there . . . but you don't really count, because you can just pop over for the day like it's no big deal.:lookaroun:lol Yep, that's pretty much right. We pull onto our street and we're like, "Well, we're already home." 90 minute trip when traffic cooperates. 100 minutes if it doesn't.

[Doug11]

:lol Yep, that's pretty much right. We pull onto our street and we're like, "Well, we're already home." 90 minute trip when traffic cooperates. 100 minutes if it doesn't.

So about the same as staying on International Drive then? :lol

Didn't mean to diss you - I was thinking of the whole family thing, multiple rooms and multiple days trip we took last year. The smaller group, shorter trips count, too. :)

[ogryn]

Soooo, they're rumoured to be putting Harry Potter phase 2 in the other park. Jaws area closing 2nd January. That's a very ballsy but interesting move for USO.

[Regina]

Never seen Illuminations. :lookaroun


And I haven't checked Facebook yet, so this may be a bit premature . . . but where are our :mad photos?

I like it, but Fantasmic is the only one I'd probably wait for. Illuminations, nah. Although we waited 3 hours for it on the 4th of July just to see the tag at the end...it was very nice, but I hope never to do that again! :lol

[pinkrose]

I think I may be the only person who skips Fantasmic. :lol

[Regina]

I think I may be the only person who skips Fantasmic. :lol

:no

I'll skip Illuminations and Wishes any day...

Now, Magic, Memories, and You, however, is (in my sister's words) Bad-ASS! :lookaroun

[Computer Magic]

I think I may be the only person who skips Fantasmic. :lol:lookaroun

[pinkrose]

:no

I'll skip Illuminations and Wishes any day...

Now, Magic, Memories, and You, however, is (in my sister's words) Bad-ASS! :lookaroun It is!

[figmentmom]

I like Wishes. I'll skip Fantasmic any day. :lol

[pinkrose]

:lookaroun I should have known :rotfl We think so much alike! Mary, I like Wishes as well. I love it when we get lucky, and are on Dumbo as the fireworks are going off.

[Hooker]

I should have known :rotfl We think so much alike! Mary, I like Wishes as well. I love it when we get lucky, and are on Dumbo as the fireworks are going off.I'll bet Gary has never ridden Dumbo.

[Christy]

:goofy I'm home, and exhausted! 90 minutes was how long we waited at the airport before it was time to board :rotfl Did Magical Express coming back to the airport, what a great deal that is! I wasn't a fan going to Disney, but coming back it was awesome.

Pics will be coming soon, I promise. Between all the cameras, ipods, and video cameras, we should have plenty of footage :lol

Can I just say that fatbooth on the ipod may be the most genius app of all time. I was laughing to the point of being embarrassed by myself at the airport! :blush We were all laughing at one the kids did of me, then Lauren tripped and fell over, and farted, and then we all couldn't stop laughing. Tears streaming down my face, it was awful/awesome. :rotfl

Magic Memories and You was... wow. Just when I think they won't be able to come up with anything to wow me anymore :lol

Harry Potter/Universal was a blast, but dang, could they have squished that into a smaller area? Ridiculous... phase 2 is almost a necessity!

[Christy]

Ok, what I think I've finally decided was the highlight of the trip was as we were all leaving Candlelight Processional (which honestly, was cool, but if you aren't really into orchestra and choir music, i'd skip it :lookaroun ) Wyatt (niffew, age 5) was riding on his dad's shoulders past the next group waiting in line to get in, and he yells "That's a really great show! It had Jesus at the end!"

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Garyhoov]

I'll bet Gary has never ridden Dumbo.

:lol I've ridden it at least once.:tongue



Pics will be coming soon, I promise. Between all the cameras, ipods, and video cameras, we should have plenty of footage :lol



:circles

Looking forward to photos is almost like looking forward to a mini-trip.:thumbs

[Shannon]

I'll bet Gary has never ridden Dumbo.

I have never ridden Dumbo.

Christy, glad you had a great time! Can't wait to see pics.

[Doug11]

Dumbo can be terrifying. :lol Not for the adult, but for the parent. Your tot is spinning around with you, no seatbelt and only a flimsy looking chain (not a door) possibly keeping your baby from flying out the opening where you load and unload.

Never mind the fact that has never happened. :lol

I love that there is a Dumbo ride and often take photos of it, but I rarely if ever ride it either.

[Garyhoov]

I have never ridden Dumbo.


:lol

If someone could figure out how to do it, we should creat a checklist of rides and attractions so we can figure out what we have and haven't done. One year I tried to hit a bunch of things I hadn't done, but it seemed like most of them were closed for maintenence or there were other reasons I didn't go.


Dumbo can be terrifying. :lol Not for the adult, but for the parent. Your tot is spinning around with you, no seatbelt and only a flimsy looking chain (not a door) possibly keeping your baby from flying out the opening where you load and unload.

Never mind the fact that has never happened. :lol

I love that there is a Dumbo ride and often take photos of it, but I rarely if ever ride it either.

I still have a vivid memory of a time when I was 6 or 7 and my dad took me on a rollercoaster called the Jack-Rabbit (and, through the magic of the internet, here it is:

http://www.joyrides.com/kennywood/photos/jack_rabbit1.jpg

When you hit that little level section and then drop again, the drop is so quick that you can feel yourself floating out of your seat. And in those days, they just had a loose, leather strap that ran accross both seats. I remember my father reaching over and putting his hands on both my shoulders and holding me down after I felt myself floating out of my seat. :lol

[Christy]

Eva had a tremendous post vacation poop this morning. :blink

I had to bust out the plunger! No joke! Poor kid. :-/

[Garyhoov]

Eva had a tremendous post vacation poop this morning. :blink

I had to bust out the plunger! No joke! Poor kid. :-/

Awwww.

Poor kid no more, anyway. There does seem to be something about the food. I guess all the pizza and burgers tend to just sit there.:huh

Linda dubbed it "Mickey's Revenge" once and swore she had little turdlets coming out shaped like Mickeys.:goofy

[Christy]

:rotfl

I find it's anywhere I go on vacation, for me :lookaroun In fact, I thought I'd be smart and get the best of Mickey, and take something after our first day there... 3:45 a.m., I could've sworn the world was coming to an end! So I just decided to live with it the other way :rotfl

Anyway, she'd been complaining all morning of a tummy ache, so I knew it was coming. Glad she got it overwith!

Um :lookaroun since we're on the subject (and really, we've been on it enough that I don't fear being indelicate :rotfl ) anybody have... color issues while there? :lookaroun about half the people in our group claimed to have green and blue coming out, without ever having eaten anything green or blue!!

It was magical Christmas poop I guess? :rotfl

In less nasty news, pics are uploading, but my MIL is going to take all the pics from everybody (we got good ones at Universal with Mallory's ipod... that's a sharp little camera in those things!) and make a video, I think.

[Hooker]

I swear that mine is green sometimes....

[Garyhoov]

It was magical Christmas poop I guess? :rotfl


:rotfl

We need to create a Sapphire Metropolis quote hall of fame.


The icing on the big cookies will definitely do weird things to the color of your poop.:lookaroun

[figmentmom]

:goofy I'm home, and exhausted! 90 minutes was how long we waited at the airport before it was time to board :rotfl Did Magical Express coming back to the airport, what a great deal that is! I wasn't a fan going to Disney, but coming back it was awesome.

Pics will be coming soon, I promise. Between all the cameras, ipods, and video cameras, we should have plenty of footage :lol

Can I just say that fatbooth on the ipod may be the most genius app of all time. I was laughing to the point of being embarrassed by myself at the airport! We were all laughing at one the kids did of me, then Lauren tripped and fell over, and farted, and then we all couldn't stop laughing. Tears streaming down my face, it was awful/awesome.

Magic Memories and You was... wow. Just when I think they won't be able to come up with anything to wow me anymore :lol

Harry Potter/Universal was a blast, but dang, could they have squished that into a smaller area? Ridiculous... phase 2 is almost a necessity!

Sounds like it was a great trip! :thumbs


Ok, what I think I've finally decided was the highlight of the trip was as we were all leaving Candlelight Processional (which honestly, was cool, but if you aren't really into orchestra and choir music, i'd skip it ) Wyatt (niffew, age 5) was riding on his dad's shoulders past the next group waiting in line to get in, and he yells "That's a really great show! It had Jesus at the end!"

:rotfl

:lol


:rotfl

We need to create a Sapphire Metropolis quote hall of fame.


The icing on the big cookies will definitely do weird things to the color of your poop.:lookaroun

Yes, and yes! :rotfl

[Regina]

I swear that mine is green sometimes....

OMG you too!! That happened to me the trip before last. I think it might have been the tye dyed cheesecake or the tomatillo sauce from San Angel :lookaroun :goofy

[Christy]

Ok the cheesecake would make sense... but none of us had that. We DID get the nachos from the counter service place at Mexico, which ahs blue and red chips in it :rotfl

So, new fun activity for next trip, check colors and chart which places you ate, see whose food does what :goofy

[Garyhoov]

Ok the cheesecake would make sense... but none of us had that. We DID get the nachos from the counter service place at Mexico, which ahs blue and red chips in it :rotfl

So, new fun activity for next trip, check colors and chart which places you ate, see whose food does what :goofy

Best idea EVER!!! More fun than looking for hidden Mickeys and WAY more fun than getting autographs.

[figmentmom]

Best idea EVER!!! More fun than looking for hidden Mickeys and WAY more fun than getting autographs.

And, as usual, it all comes back to pOOp...:rotfl

[Computer Magic]

Ok the cheesecake would make sense... but none of us had that. We DID get the nachos from the counter service place at Mexico, which ahs blue and red chips in it :rotfl

So, new fun activity for next trip, check colors and chart which places you ate, see whose food does what :goofydoesn't red and blue make green :lookaroun

[figmentmom]

OK, stay with me on this one:

King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites. His last great possession was the Star of the Euphrates , the most valuable diamond in the ancient world. Desperate, he went to Croesus, the pawnbroker, to ask for a loan. Croesus said, "I'll give you 100,000 dinars for it." "But I paid a million dinars for it," the King protested. "Don't you know who I am? I am the king!" Croesus replied, "When you wish to pawn a Star, makes no difference who you are!"



:rotfl

:lookaroun

[pinkrose]

OK, stay with me on this one:

King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites. His last great possession was the Star of the Euphrates , the most valuable diamond in the ancient world. Desperate, he went to Croesus, the pawnbroker, to ask for a loan. Croesus said, "I'll give you 100,000 dinars for it." "But I paid a million dinars for it," the King protested. "Don't you know who I am? I am the king!" Croesus replied, "When you wish to pawn a Star, makes no difference who you are!"



:rotfl

:lookaroun:rotfl

[Christy]

Sherm, you need a preschooler around to watch all their shows, then you'd know that blue and red make purple. :lookaroun

Mary :rotfl

[Computer Magic]

Sherm, you need a preschooler around to watch all their shows, then you'd know that blue and red make purple. :lookaroun

Mary :rotflI guess I wouldn't make the show "Are you smarter than a preschooler" :lookaroun

[Doug11]

An extra day at Disney in 2012? Yes, please!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/one-more-disney-day/?CMP=SAC-DPOMDDFBTease|FB|4121020.DM.BN.J1101.01&s_kwcid=TC-1026030-42992

Right now, the options are between a Labor Day weekend trip to run the Disneyland Half Marathon or a late September trip to Walt Disney World to run the new Tower of Terror 10 mile race. An extra day at either park (at no extra charge) would be appreciated!

[figmentmom]

An extra day at Disney in 2012? Yes, please!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/one-more-disney-day/?CMP=SAC-DPOMDDFBTease|FB|4121020.DM.BN.J1101.01&s_kwcid=TC-1026030-42992

Right now, the options are between a Labor Day weekend trip to run the Disneyland Half Marathon or a late September trip to Walt Disney World to run the new Tower of Terror 10 mile race. An extra day at either park (at no extra charge) would be appreciated!

:thumbs

[Doug11]

If you tried to collect every pin, you'd go broke and still not have them all, but I see Disney is doing zodiac pins this year:

http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hmp110210SMALL.jpg

I don't recognize the centaur for Sagittarius but for the hunter, wouldn't Gaston have been the natural choice? Maybe they don't want to focus on bad guys. I would have liked Disney to have selected Ferdinand the Bull (silly symphony) for Taurus, and these other changes:

Ariel for Aquarius
Snow White for Virgo :lookaroun
Flounder for Pisces (only because it looks like no Pixar characters are being used - otherwise Nemo for Pisces)

I guess the rest are okay, huh? Pluto as a ram? :confused Merlin the goat from Sword in the Stone would have been good for Capricorn, but I like Phil, too.

Oh well, this is just for discussion. It isn't like I'm going out to buy any pins. :lol

[Christy]

Aries should've been Lambert the sheepish lion :lol :lookaroun

Stretching too far? :goofy

[Doug11]

Aries should've been Lambert the sheepish lion :lol :lookaroun

Stretching too far? :goofy

Hey, why not? :D

I was kind of thinking of the dancing goat from that Pixar cartoon, but again, no Pixar! :lol

[Regina]

The centaur is from Fantasia :lol

[Doug11]

The centaur is from Fantasia :lol

no doubt, but I only remember female centaurs in that movie. You have to admit, it would be hard to call his name or to remember him actually hunting, as opposed to the iconic Gaston song, right? Problem is, Disney movies always portray the hunters as bad guys! :lol Huntsman in Snow White, the hunters in Bambi . . .

[Garyhoov]

Question for those of you more plugged into Disney current events than I am these days:

When is the new Fantasyland going to be open? Linda and I are looking at going in Dec. Is there anything else new we should be looking for by that time?

[figmentmom]

Question for those of you more plugged into Disney current events than I am these days:

When is the new Fantasyland going to be open? Linda and I are looking at going in Dec. Is there anything else new we should be looking for by that time?

I'm not sure, although if you wanted to wade through everything else over at Magic, I'm sure there's plenty of detail there. :lol I e-mailed a woman I used to work with for the inside scoop - she's a trainer now, and knows a bit more about things. If I hear from her, I'll let you know!

[Garyhoov]

I'm not sure, although if you wanted to wade through everything else over at Magic, I'm sure there's plenty of detail there. :lol I e-mailed a woman I used to work with for the inside scoop - she's a trainer now, and knows a bit more about things. If I hear from her, I'll let you know!

:thumbs Thanks!

I actually did a Google search which sent me to Magic and a lot of cool photos etc., but I couldn't find anything saying when it would actually open.:dunno

[Doug11]

My recollection is the first phase to open will be the Circus Area, and that is scheduled for early March. It will include the train station, the mini-roller coaster formerly known as Goofy's Barnstormer and the new dual-Dumbos. It might also contain the two big tents.

As for when the rest of it is open, I don't know the official dates but expect the Little Mermaid to be open by December and possibly the Beauty and the Beast section. Snow White's roller coaster won't be open until sometime in 2013 or even 2014.

[Regina]

It's opening in phases like Doug says. I'm excited for the final product. It's looking great back there! :D

[Doug11]

Other new stuff to be looking for by December includes "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" which sounds like something new and fun to do - that's starting later this month.

At the other parks, I don't know of anything new coming this year, other than I heard there is a new house in the Epcot Innoventions. That's stuff I normally skip but some people enjoy it. :)

[figmentmom]

Other new stuff to be looking for by December includes "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" which sounds like something new and fun to do - that's starting later this month.

At the other parks, I don't know of anything new coming this year, other than I heard there is a new house in the Epcot Innoventions. That's stuff I normally skip but some people enjoy it. :)

I generally avoid Innoventions, too. :blush

[Garyhoov]

My recollection is the first phase to open will be the Circus Area, and that is scheduled for early March. It will include the train station, the mini-roller coaster formerly known as Goofy's Barnstormer and the new dual-Dumbos. It might also contain the two big tents.

As for when the rest of it is open, I don't know the official dates but expect the Little Mermaid to be open by December and possibly the Beauty and the Beast section. Snow White's roller coaster won't be open until sometime in 2013 or even 2014.


It's opening in phases like Doug says. I'm excited for the final product. It's looking great back there! :D


Other new stuff to be looking for by December includes "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" which sounds like something new and fun to do - that's starting later this month.

At the other parks, I don't know of anything new coming this year, other than I heard there is a new house in the Epcot Innoventions. That's stuff I normally skip but some people enjoy it. :)

:thumbs

Cool! So we should be able to see some cool new stuff even if the whole thing isn't open yet.

And we always loved the future house in Epcot, but it hasn't been open for the past 2 or 3 years.

[Hooker]

Did anyone see the news that they are going to start strictly enforcing the FastPass times? Has something to do with a more sophisticated system coming out about it. There will be a 5 minute early arrival window and then a 15 late arrival window, so if your pass if from 1:00-2:00, you can arrive as early as 12:55 and then it's no good after 2:15. That completely changes the way our family would use the system--and many others.

[Doug11]

Did anyone see the news that they are going to start strictly enforcing the FastPass times? Has something to do with a more sophisticated system coming out about it. There will be a 5 minute early arrival window and then a 15 late arrival window, so if your pass if from 1:00-2:00, you can arrive as early as 12:55 and then it's no good after 2:15. That completely changes the way our family would use the system--and many others.

I did see that. There seems to be some speculation that Disney will soon start selling "come when you want without standing in line" passes, but I haven't seen any confirmation of that.

We never knew you could come back anytime until I read about it at the wdwmagic forums. I remember one meal in particular at the Disney MGM Studios where we didn't get finished before the return time for Rock n Roller Coaster on our Fastpass and we just didn't go back. If only we had known!

I don't know what to think. I have not ever seen abnormally large numbers of people cashing in late fastpasses causing problems with standby lines, but don't really know if that is an issue or not.

The one thing everyone in the discussion seemed to agree upon is that this new move will somehow result in Disney making more money. $$$ :lol

[Hooker]

Yep, with Disney it all comes back to $$$.
With us, it all comes back to poop.
:lol

[Garyhoov]

:rotfl


I had no idea they weren't strictly enforced now.:dunno

I just always go during the allowed window.

And how did YOU know there was wiggle room before, Reverend?:whistle

[Christy]

As I understand it, you cannot come back EARLY, but can come back anytime after, on the same day :dunno I think it's awesome, and I hope they don't start doing those other passes. I mean jeez, I feel like I give them enough already :lol

[Regina]

I have never returned after the time window. If anything a couple of minutes late. We actually end up having to kill time and trying to make it right when our time window starts.

I don't really have a problem with this :shrug

[Hooker]

:rotfl


I had no idea they weren't strictly enforced now.:dunno

I just always go during the allowed window.

And how did YOU know there was wiggle room before, Reverend?:whistlePfft, we rarely ever went back during the correct window. They way we planned out our day made it easier to return a few hours later.

[Garyhoov]

Pfft, we rarely ever went back during the correct window. They way we planned out our day made it easier to return a few hours later.

Pushing women and small children who had the actual correct time out of the way as you went, no doubt.:lookaroun

Do you also pool-hop and abuse mug privileges?

:lol

[Doug11]

Pushing women and small children who had the actual correct time out of the way as you went, no doubt.:lookaroun

Do you also pool-hop and abuse mug privileges?

:lol

I have done most all those things. . . perhaps that is why the Warrior Dash is so appealing! :D

[figmentmom]

Did anyone see the news that they are going to start strictly enforcing the FastPass times? Has something to do with a more sophisticated system coming out about it. There will be a 5 minute early arrival window and then a 15 late arrival window, so if your pass if from 1:00-2:00, you can arrive as early as 12:55 and then it's no good after 2:15. That completely changes the way our family would use the system--and many others.


As I understand it, you cannot come back EARLY, but can come back anytime after, on the same day :dunno I think it's awesome, and I hope they don't start doing those other passes. I mean jeez, I feel like I give them enough already :lol

Disney didn't advertise it, but in general, you could come back after your FastPass time. Hey, things happen, especially when you're traveling with kids, or a large group - Disney understand (or should I say underSTOOD) that. The only ride you couldn't do that on was Soarin'.


Pushing women and small children who had the actual correct time out of the way as you went, no doubt.:lookaroun

Do you also pool-hop and abuse mug privileges?

:lol


:rotfl

[Regina]

Mug abusers? :goofy

:lookaroun

But in my defense (again), we buy them every time they change. Otherwise, I'm not buying 20 of the same thing just because we go 4 times a year.

Although now I hope to whet your appetites because I'm going to AS Sports on March 2nd with our dance team for competition and we're staying at AS Sports...so the mugs are staying home :cry

[Hooker]

Pushing women and small children who had the actual correct time out of the way as you went, no doubt.:lookaroun

Do you also pool-hop and abuse mug privileges?

:lol:rotfl

:ninja

[Garyhoov]

I'm sure this is all over Magic, but I just saw it on a car site, so it's new to me:


http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/22/disney-gives-ride-along-through-radiator-springs-on-new-cars-lan/#continued

[figmentmom]

I'm sure this is all over Magic, but I just saw it on a car site, so it's new to me:


http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/22/disney-gives-ride-along-through-radiator-springs-on-new-cars-lan/#continued

Cool! :thumbs

[Christy]

Aw, but I don't want to have to go all the way to California :lol :lookaroun

[figmentmom]

Aw, but I don't want to have to go all the way to California :lol

Oh, I don't know, a trip ANYWHERE BUT HERE sounds kinda good right now. :rotfl :lookaroun

[Hooker]

I'm sure this is all over Magic, but I just saw it on a car site, so it's new to me:


http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/22/disney-gives-ride-along-through-radiator-springs-on-new-cars-lan/#continuedNeat! But, we'll probably never see that in Florida with Test Track hanging around.

[figmentmom]

Neat! But, we'll probably never see that in Florida with Test Track hanging around.

:lol

[Garyhoov]

Neat! But, we'll probably never see that in Florida with Test Track hanging around.

I was sort of guessing they'd re-theme Test-Track, but then I did a quick search and it looks like they're modifying Test-Track but keeping the current theme (probably getting a nice check from GM).

I'd like to see them put this in at Magic Kingdom or MGM. Does anybody know if they've announced any plans for Florida and the Cars ride?

They're doing a Little Mermaid in Florida, aren't they?

I'd be afraid to ask these questions over at Magic.:blush

[Christy]

I was sort of guessing they'd re-theme Test-Track, but then I did a quick search and it looks like they're modifying Test-Track but keeping the current theme (probably getting a nice check from GM).

I'd like to see them put this in at Magic Kingdom or MGM. Does anybody know if they've announced any plans for Florida and the Cars ride?

They're doing a Little Mermaid in Florida, aren't they?

I'd be afraid to ask these questions over at Magic.:blush

I would have no hard feelings if they did something over at the tomorrowland speedway more in this vein. :lol

[figmentmom]

I would have no hard feelings if they did something over at the tomorrowland speedway more in this vein. :lol

Now THERE is an attraction I could cheerfully live without FOREVER. :rotfl

[BeeJay]

Mermaid is being done in Florida, Gary. Not Carsland, though...at least as far as I know.

Just saw the discussion about FP changes from...almost two months ago. :lookaroun If they are enforcing both ends of the window now, I'd bet dollars to donuts (what does that phrase even MEAN anyway?) that it's because too many fansites have let too many people in on the "little secret" to the point where everybody was coming back "late." It's one of those things that they could probably afford to be lenient on, as long as only a relative handful of people were doing it.

[Hooker]

Just saw the discussion about FP changes from...almost two months ago. :lookaroun If they are enforcing both ends of the window now, I'd bet dollars to donuts (what does that phrase even MEAN anyway?) that it's because too many fansites have let too many people in on the "little secret" to the point where everybody was coming back "late." It's one of those things that they could probably afford to be lenient on, as long as only a relative handful of people were doing it.Maybe I can win your donuts (or do I win your dollars?).


the rule change is a precursor to a much more dramatic change, a FastPass replacement (?) called xPass, which allows visitors to reserve their ride-times far in advance, over the Web, simultaneous with their other bookings -- dining, hotel, etc. This feels like it would suck a lot of spontaneity out of Disney World visits, though for certain very slow-loading/long-queueing rides, it would be nice to guarantee a ride in advance.


Just over a year ago, in February 2011 at a Disney investors conference, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs confirmed Disney is working on a system from which those planning a trip to Walt Disney World will be able to make ride reservations from outside the parks, even from home before the trip begins.

Staggs said, “…we are currently developing an innovative system that will, in essence, create a version of FASTPASS for their entire Disney vacations. Now we define the guest experience as beginning from the time a potential guest sits down at a computer or picks up a phone to make a reservation. [...] They’ll be able to create a personalized itinerary that gives them the exact Disney vacation they want.”

Though that revelation was met with mixed reactions from Disney theme park fans, it’s likely that the new FASTPASS rule enforcement is directly related to the yet-to-be-revealed ride reservation system, rumored to be dubbed “X-Pass” or “xPass” (or a variety of other names). With Disney planning to add a more advanced ride reservation ability, the current FASTPASS system must be completely under their control, knowing exactly when and how many guests will be returning, expecting to “skip” the line.

The change is likely to cause some frustration among those who have grown used to the convenience of using a FASTPASS any time later in the day, but ultimately just as FASTPASS was a revolutionary addition to the parks in the late ’90s, the new “xPass” system (or whatever it might be called) is being designed to revolutionize, enhance, and minimize the act of mindlessly waiting in line, allowing for more entertainment and enjoyment out of a Disney theme park visit.I'm not so sure if I will like this. Almost seems like over-planning to me for a trip. And, I read someplace else that it will only be available to resort guests.

[Garyhoov]

Yech. I'm not a fan at all. I never liked fast pass for the same 'over-planning' issue you mention, Scott. I like to just go and ride what I feel like riding when I feel like riding it.

I've used Fast-Pass for the busy rides because it just seems like I have to and I'd be a fool to not take advantage, but I'd be happy if they did away with the whole system . . . and just worked on reducing wait times with efficiency rather than gimmicks.

If they install that proposed system, I think it's going to reduce my enjoyment of the parks. I'm either going to feel obligated to use it - and have my schedule dictated by my X-Pass times, or ignore it and feel like a chump. Either way, I won't enjoy going to the parks the way I once did.

[Doug11]

I like pulling a fast pass for Splash Mountain on a 90+ degree day with a 75 minute wait, or for Soarin' with a 2 hour wait. They can really enhance the park experience, to my way of thinking.

And I have no problem with enforcing the return time on both ends. :shrug.

[Christy]

Yech. I'm not a fan at all. I never liked fast pass for the same 'over-planning' issue you mention, Scott. I like to just go and ride what I feel like riding when I feel like riding it.

I've used Fast-Pass for the busy rides because it just seems like I have to and I'd be a fool to not take advantage, but I'd be happy if they did away with the whole system . . . and just worked on reducing wait times with efficiency rather than gimmicks.

If they install that proposed system, I think it's going to reduce my enjoyment of the parks. I'm either going to feel obligated to use it - and have my schedule dictated by my X-Pass times, or ignore it and feel like a chump. Either way, I won't enjoy going to the parks the way I once did.

What he said.

I was kind of horrified when I got to Universal for the first time in ages and found out you pay for their fastpass system. And you pay a LOT! Boo!!

[Computer Magic]

Yech. I'm not a fan at all. I never liked fast pass for the same 'over-planning' issue you mention, Scott. I like to just go and ride what I feel like riding when I feel like riding it.

I've used Fast-Pass for the busy rides because it just seems like I have to and I'd be a fool to not take advantage, but I'd be happy if they did away with the whole system . . . and just worked on reducing wait times with efficiency rather than gimmicks.

If they install that proposed system, I think it's going to reduce my enjoyment of the parks. I'm either going to feel obligated to use it - and have my schedule dictated by my X-Pass times, or ignore it and feel like a chump. Either way, I won't enjoy going to the parks the way I once did.Sadly Disney is aiming at the new geneation that can't relax and enjoy quiet time. They always have to be doing something and can't sit. I've had people tell me, "how do you enjoy going to Disney and just stand around in lines. My days of standing in lines are over". That is their perspective of going to Disney by some that don't understand. WHich is why I like the friends I found on WDWMAGIC. They understand what Disney is all about.

To add, people don't like to socialize, they want to get from one place to the other. Then in line stick their face in their phones.

I use to enjoy the chats and people you meet in line. Learn where they are from. I use to wear shirts that said things about me and would strike up a conversation. I wore a Purdue hat once and found a ton of Purdue grads, and a few IU grands :lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

And am I the only one thinking: "You know, this 1 hour wait would only be a 1/2 hour wait if they weren't letting all those Fast-pass people in" ? There's no free lunch. It's not like the fast-pass people are getting extra seats that wouldn't be used otherwise. The normal wiat times have to be longer as they hold everyone else up to allow the fast-pass people to stream onto rides.

[Garyhoov]

Sadly Disney is aiming at the new geneation that can't relax and enjoy quiet time. They always have to be doing something and can't sit. I've had people tell me, "how do you enjoy going to Disney and just stand around in lines. My days of standing in lines are over". That is their perspective of going to Disney by some that don't understand. WHich is why I like the friends I found on WDWMAGIC. They understand what Disney is all about.

To add, people don't like to socialize, they want to get from one place to the other. Then in line stick their face in their phones.

I use to enjoy the chats and people you meet in line. Learn where they are from. I use to wear shirts that said things about me and would strike up a conversation. I wore a Purdue hat once and found a ton of Purdue grads, and a few IU grands :lookaroun

So are we just getting old? :lookaroun

[BeeJay]

Well, Scott....looks like you get my dollars. Or my donuts. Unfortunately for you, I don't have any of either. SUCKA!

I agree with Gary. If they install this new system, I think it's going to be a pain whether I use it or ignore it.

Doug, you mentioned Soarin' as an example. In my experience, the only way you get a FP for a ride that backs up like that one is to get there early in the morning or, if you try for one later, you have to wait several hours for your window. Do you tend to spend all (or most) of the day in one park? Because that seems like what you would have to do, unless you deliberately made Epcot your first stop. Probably one of the reasons I rarely get on super popular rides is I hate to feel constrained to one park, and I *really* hate to plan.

[Computer Magic]

So are we just getting old? :lookaroun

Yeah, we have become our parents.....

The fast pass is forced by Disney although I'm a big planner. Flying 1000 miles to get to WDW kind of forces that on me. But Disney forces this on you as well. I loved the days of running into a character while walking down main street. The magic is removed when having to plan for everything.

[BeeJay]

Yeah, we have become our parents.....

The fast pass is forced by Disney although I'm a big planner. Flying 1000 miles to get to WDW kind of forces that on me. But Disney forces this on you as well. I loved the days of running into a character while walking down main street. The magic is removed when having to plan for everything.

Well, I think we can all agree what the solution is. Disney clearly needs to build two of every park, one with FP for the planners, and one without for the rest of us. They've got enough unused real estate in FL to make this happen, I would think. Who's up for a letter-writing campaign?

[Computer Magic]

Well, I think we can all agree what the solution is. Disney clearly needs to build two of every park, one with FP for the planners, and one without for the rest of us. They've got enough unused real estate in FL to make this happen, I would think. Who's up for a letter-writing campaign?You and Gary write the letter, Christy, proof read the document, and Doug make sure it's legal. Then eliz can book all of us to meet at WDW to sign....

[Garyhoov]

Here. I've spent quite a while getting the wording just right (I am a professional author after all), so I think it's just about perfect. But please feel free to add your (non-professional author :lookaroun) opinions, or you can just sign as is:










Mr. Iger,

We have recently become aware of potential plans to replace your lame "Fast-Pass" system with a lame times infinity "X-Pass" system.

In response to this, we, the undersigned, kindly request that you eat shit and die.

Sincerely,


Gary Hoover

[Computer Magic]

Here. I've spent quite a while getting the wording just right (I am a professional author after all), so I think it's just about perfect. But please feel free to add your (non-professional author :lookaroun) opinions, or you can just sign as is:










Mr. Iger,

We have recently become aware of potential plans to replace your lame "Fast-Pass" system with a lame times infinity "X-Pass" system.

In response to this, we, the undersigned, kindly request that you eat shit and die.

Sincerely,


Gary Hoover



as one of the non non-professional autor, can we add "stick your X-pass to infinity and beyond"?

Of course for Doug:

The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the authors and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of Sapphire Metropolois.

[figmentmom]

Yech. I'm not a fan at all. I never liked fast pass for the same 'over-planning' issue you mention, Scott. I like to just go and ride what I feel like riding when I feel like riding it.

I've used Fast-Pass for the busy rides because it just seems like I have to and I'd be a fool to not take advantage, but I'd be happy if they did away with the whole system . . . and just worked on reducing wait times with efficiency rather than gimmicks.

If they install that proposed system, I think it's going to reduce my enjoyment of the parks. I'm either going to feel obligated to use it - and have my schedule dictated by my X-Pass times, or ignore it and feel like a chump. Either way, I won't enjoy going to the parks the way I once did.

Exactly.


Here. I've spent quite a while getting the wording just right (I am a professional author after all), so I think it's just about perfect. But please feel free to add your (non-professional author :lookaroun) opinions, or you can just sign as is:










Mr. Iger,

We have recently become aware of potential plans to replace your lame "Fast-Pass" system with a lame times infinity "X-Pass" system.

In response to this, we, the undersigned, kindly request that you eat shit and die.

Sincerely,


Gary Hoover





Where do I sign? :rotfl

[Christy]

:rotfl

[Doug11]

Very nice! :rotfl

BJ - I have two different approaches to visiting a Disney park. One is "let's try and maximize our ride experiences" and when we are in that mode, we get to the park early and spend most of the day there. We don't usually park hop, although we may take a break during the day and then return. That approach works well with the Soarin' and Toy Story Midway Mania fastpasses which are snatched early and involve a return several hours later.

Our other approach is the more casual approach, consistent with coming down for a race or business in Orlando, and that is "I'm here for another reason and am going to enjoy the parks for whatever comes our way while we are here." That tends to be more enjoying the streetmosphere and the food booths and maybe doing a couple of rides and watching a fireworks show and/or a parade. When we are in that mode, we don't care so much about fastpasses, but by the same token, we aren't going to wait over an hour for any attraction - we will just find something else with a shorter line. Gosh, I even saw the Hall of Presidents under this approach once and liked it! :lol

I think both methods have their positives, but at this point in my life, I'm not really going Theme Park Commando unless there is a new attraction with a big line that I want to see such as Toy Story Midway Mania back in 2009 or Everest back in 2006 (or Harry Potter in 2010 :lookaroun ). I guess new Fantasyland with its Little Mermaid and 7 Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster might provoke that type of response when we go back in 2013 or 2014, maybe. Who knows, I could be a grandfather by then. :shrug

[pinkrose]

I am at the point where I like to just go to which ever park I'd like to go to, when I want to. If I have dining reservations, I just make sure I'm at that park in time. I'm not sure I'd like every moment planned out in advance. I'd feel I have to do it though, just so I'd get to do things (since everyone else would be doing it as well). I wonder what they are going to charge for it (if anything). I've read it would be free for Deluxe resort guests, but I think everything is just rumor at this point. :dunno

[Garyhoov]

I just see this as another complicated solution to a simple problem.

For example, we all know that to lose weight we should eat less and exercise more. . . but there are no end of complicated diets and plans that complicate that simple idea.

We all know that to be financially comfortable we should spend less and save more . . . but there are all kinds of scams and schemes designed to try to get rich quick.

The solution to the problem of long lines is to: Design rides and lines to move the expected crowds through as efficiently as possible and build enough rides to spread the crowds around.

This just seems like a complicated scheme to avoid addressing the real problem as directly as possible.

[Christy]

Has anybody else done Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey? :lookaroun

That ride is AMAZING, and never stops moving. So we waited close to an hour to ride it, but I never felt like ripping someone's face off (:lookaroun ) because it always felt like progress was being made :lol I know all attractions can't be designed the same, or what's the point, but still... it's something to consider :dunno

[Christy]

And darnit all to heck if you people haven't got me jonesing for a Disney trip now! :mad

:lol :lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

And darnit all to heck if you people haven't got me jonesing for a Disney trip now! :mad

:lol :lookaroun

:lol

Are you experiencing a craving for a long, miserable line? :lookaroun

[Christy]

:lol

Are you experiencing a craving for a long, miserable line? :lookaroun

:lol We don't "do" much while we're there anymore. I guess, for us, it's one of those things where, we've been there 235919857309 times, and we know we'll be back, so nobody kills themselves to try to fit it all in. I could be content just wandering around and hanging out... probably most people wouldn't be too keen on spending $85 a day to do that though :lookaroun :lol Mostly we just try to fit in what the kids want to do, but even they are like "Meh, whatever... we'll do it next time" :rotfl

[figmentmom]

Certain rides (Peter Pan especially) are just slow-moving, and stop a lot. If a slow-moving ride that stops a lot happens to be HUGELY popular as well, it generates LOOOOOOONG wait times that Disney can't seem to figure out how to avoid. Peter Pan has a lot of stops because of the belts on the entrance and exit - if people don't watch their step and hustle, they don't make it on or off the ride vehicle fast enough, and then the cast member responsible for watching for that HAS to stop it. Fastpass just made it worse, because angry guests who wait in line for hours (sometimes literally) become infuriated when they see fastpass holders stroll right to the front of the line.

[Christy]

Certain rides (Peter Pan especially) are just slow-moving, and stop a lot. If a slow-moving ride that stops a lot happens to be HUGELY popular as well, it generates LOOOOOOONG wait times that Disney can't seem to figure out how to avoid. Peter Pan has a lot of stops because of the belts on the entrance and exit - if people don't watch their step and hustle, they don't make it on or off the ride vehicle fast enough, and then the cast member responsible for watching for that HAS to stop it. Fastpass just made it worse, because angry guests who wait in line for hours (sometimes literally) become infuriated when they see fastpass holders stroll right to the front of the line.

That one, I think, should not have a fastpass option. Angry parents and hot tired toddlers shouldn't have to deal with any further aggrivation :lol

[figmentmom]

That one, I think, should not have a fastpass option. Angry parents and hot tired toddlers shouldn't have to deal with any further aggravation :lol

Sing it, sister. There is a spot in that line configuration where the standby line comes face to face with the fastpass line, with only an unarmed cast member between them. (I worked that position PLENTY.) Angry parents and hot tired toddlers make for some ugly confrontations, let me tell you. :lookaroun

[Regina]

Has anybody else done Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey? :lookaroun

That ride is AMAZING, and never stops moving. So we waited close to an hour to ride it, but I never felt like ripping someone's face off (:lookaroun ) because it always felt like progress was being made :lol I know all attractions can't be designed the same, or what's the point, but still... it's something to consider :dunno

Express Pass hasn't been offered there yet....:lookaroun

I can't wait to get back there with my kids in May :)

As far as the xPass, my sister and I kinda love it. For as many times a year that we go, we never get to ride Toy Story because FP's are always gone and the shortest wait we've ever had is 30 minutes...usually it's 60-70. With this, we can do TSM, Soarin', and perhaps Splash and Space Mountain

:goofy

[BeeJay]

I guess new Fantasyland with its Little Mermaid and 7 Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster might provoke that type of response when we go back in 2013 or 2014, maybe. Who knows, I could be a grandfather by then. :shrug

If the crowd response and queuing mechanics are the same for Mermaid at both resorts, you should have no trouble getting on. It was a walk-on when I was at DCA last fall...which surprised me, with it being so new. I couldn't tell if it was because the cycling rate is super high, or West Coast locals were not that excited for it (seems unlikely, since ANYTHING new is usually mobbed for a while).

[BeeJay]

Has anybody else done Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey? :lookaroun

That ride is AMAZING, and never stops moving. So we waited close to an hour to ride it, but I never felt like ripping someone's face off (:lookaroun ) because it always felt like progress was being made :lol I know all attractions can't be designed the same, or what's the point, but still... it's something to consider :dunno

The queue is very engrossing too, at least the indoor part. Waiting in line is almost an attraction itself once you get inside Hogwarts. I rode it with Rain and Marcia a year ago, and talked them into just hanging out in the queue with me after we rode the first time, to see everything we missed earlier.

[BeeJay]

I guess new Fantasyland with its Little Mermaid and 7 Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster might provoke that type of response when we go back in 2013 or 2014, maybe. Who knows, I could be a grandfather by then. :shrug

By the way, was this meant to be filed under the heading of "Ya Just Never Know," or is there something I've missed? :lookaroun

[Christy]

The queue is very engrossing too, at least the indoor part. Waiting in line is almost an attraction itself once you get inside Hogwarts. I rode it with Rain and Marcia a year ago, and talked them into just hanging out in the queue with me after we rode the first time, to see everything we missed earlier.

I forgot to add that, but yeah, if you are in any way interested in anything Harry Potter, it's the greatest queue in the world :rotfl :goofy

[Hooker]

By the way, was this meant to be filed under the heading of "Ya Just Never Know," or is there something I've missed? :lookaroun
Doug and I are in a race to see who can get a daughter/son-in-law first and then become a grandfather. :lol

In. That. Order.

[tigsmom]

I was not going to ride the HP ride so I waited outside, knowing what I do now I wish I had gone through with them. I got to see so many other little things (shows) while waiting, but I missed out on a lot too.

[BeeJay]

Doug and I are in a race to see who can get a daughter/son-in-law first and then become a grandfather. :lol

In. That. Order.

:lol

[figmentmom]

Doug and I are in a race to see who can get a daughter/son-in-law first and then become a grandfather. :lol

In. That. Order.

:rotfl Is everyone on notice?

[Doug11]

By the way, was this meant to be filed under the heading of "Ya Just Never Know," or is there something I've missed? :lookaroun. See below. :lol


Doug and I are in a race to see who can get a daughter/son-in-law first and then become a grandfather. :lol

In. That. Order.
Amen. My money is on little brother who includes marriage and family when he talks about his future but things can happen fast. I was married within 14 months of meeting Leslie. :lol

[BeeJay]

The WDW FB page just put up a night shot of the Castle, and asked people to define it in one word. I opened the thread, and as expected, every 5th post or so was "magical," with a bunch of other earnest wide-eyed stuff like "regal," "majestic," etc. I threw in "big." :lookaroun

[Christy]

The WDW FB page just put up a night shot of the Castle, and asked people to define it in one word. I opened the thread, and as expected, every 5th post or so was "magical," with a bunch of other earnest wide-eyed stuff like "regal," "majestic," etc. I threw in "big." :lookaroun

:rotfl

"alright"

"cool"

"whoa"

:lol

[Doug11]

"money"

:lookaroun

:lol

[figmentmom]

And, along those lines, "expensive" (as in getting down there to see it...:rotfl)

[Doug11]

speaking of expensive, I have yet to attend a D23 event althought they all sound wonderful to me. I guess that's why I keep renewing my membership.

I really enjoy the quarterly magazine and without the membership I probably wouldn't truck it down to Barnes and Noble to buy it, and the upcoming issue is right up my alley - Comic Book Heroes! Yay Marvel!

http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/041912_FS_SummerIssue_IRON_MAN_COVER_.jpg

http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/041912_FS_SummerIssue_COVER_thor.jpg

http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/041912_FS_SummerIssue_COVER_CAP_AMERICA.jpg

[Christy]

Fun! :thumbs

[pinkrose]

I will have to get that one for Nicholas :thumbs

[Hooker]

Anyone here read the book Disney at War? I picked it up today at a yard sale for 50 cents.

[Doug11]

I think I read it. Very informational.

[Christy]

Thor, Ironman 1 and 2, and Captain America are in the books for us... All that's left is the hulk, yes? :lol

[pinkrose]

Here's a little more detailed information on the new FP testing... http://blog.touringplans.com/2012/05/02/limited-x-pass-testing-at-walt-disney-world-this-week/

[Computer Magic]

Here's a little more detailed information on the new FP testing... http://blog.touringplans.com/2012/05/02/limited-x-pass-testing-at-walt-disney-world-this-week/

I'm looking forward to XFP

[figmentmom]

I'm looking forward to XFP

I''m not. (I hate change. :rotfl)

[Regina]

I'll finally get to ride TSM and Soarin' more with the family. I hate walking over there and skipping the rides because the lines are too long.

[Computer Magic]

I'll finally get to ride TSM and Soarin' more with the family. I hate walking over there and skipping the rides because the lines are too long.That's exactly it for me. I hate having to run over to the FP line the first thing in the morning for TSM, Soarin, EE, RnR, TnT. Then by afternoon, you can't get into those rides.

[figmentmom]

So I have a friend who is at AKL right now for a week with her husband and little boy. She's been sending me a steady stream of photos all day. Am I a bad person because instead of being overjoyed that she is having such a great time, I am instead green with jealousy? :lookaroun :rotfl

[Christy]

So I have a friend who is at AKL right now for a week with her husband and little boy. She's been sending me a steady stream of photos all day. Am I a bad person because instead of being overjoyed that she is having such a great time, I am instead green with jealousy? :lookaroun :rotfl

I believe that's what makes you "one of us" :lookaroun :lol

[pinkrose]

I believe that's what makes you "one of us" :lookaroun :lol

:yes

[figmentmom]

I believe that's what makes you "one of us" :lookaroun :lol


:yes

I feel much better now. :thumbs :lol

[pinkrose]

I feel much better now. :thumbs :lol

:lol :hugs

[Christy]

So yeah, our trip is June 10th to 17th :lol :circles

Our AP's expire on the 17th :sadbye Don't see them getting renewed again. Ever. :lol

[figmentmom]

So yeah, our trip is June 10th to 17th :lol :circles

Our AP's expire on the 17th :sadbye Don't see them getting renewed again. Ever. :lol

Yay for the trip! You'll get new passes, I'm sure. :hugs

[pinkrose]

Yay for the trip! You'll get new passes, I'm sure. :hugs

I agree! :yes Yay for the trip!!! :thumbs

[BeeJay]

So yeah, our trip is June 10th to 17th :lol :circles

Our AP's expire on the 17th :sadbye Don't see them getting renewed again. Ever. :lol

Andy hasn't had the "time to start pulling your own weight" talk with Eva yet? :shrug

[figmentmom]

Andy hasn't had the "time to start pulling your own weight" talk with Eva yet? :shrug

:rotfl

[Christy]

Andy hasn't had the "time to start pulling your own weight" talk with Eva yet? :shrug

:rotfl

He'd have to start with me and work his way down, I think :goofy

[tigsmom]

So I have a friend who is at AKL right now for a week with her husband and little boy. She's been sending me a steady stream of photos all day. Am I a bad person because instead of being overjoyed that she is having such a great time, I am instead green with jealousy? :rotfl


I believe that's what makes you "one of us" :lol


:yes

What they said! :yes


So yeah, our trip is June 10th to 17th :lol :circles

Our AP's expire on the 17th :sadbye Don't see them getting renewed again. Ever. :lol

Have fun & make it a trip to remember!


Andy hasn't had the "time to start pulling your own weight" talk with Eva yet? :shrug

:rotfl

[BeeJay]

Good news for Disney and Marvel fans. Avengers just had the biggest opening weekend ever, at $200m. Foreign audiences got a week's head start, so the worldwide haul is already over $600m. Sequel should be all but assured. :thumbs

This should also go a long way to washing out some of the bad taste of the John Carter fiasco for Disney.

http://entertainment.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/06/11565159-the-avengers-smashes-opening-weekend-record-with-2003-million?chromedomain=todayentertainment

[tigsmom]

Good news for Disney and Marvel fans. Avengers just had the biggest opening weekend ever, at $200m. Foreign audiences got a week's head start, so the worldwide haul is already over $600m. Sequel should be all but assured. :thumbs

This should also go a long way to washing out some of the bad taste of the John Carter fiasco for Disney.

http://entertainment.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/06/11565159-the-avengers-smashes-opening-weekend-record-with-2003-million?chromedomain=todayentertainment

WoW!!! I can just hear my stocks going up! :goofy

[pinkrose]

The guys (and Ashley) went to see it yesterday. My mom and I did other things. :lol They all loved it though.

[figmentmom]

:rotfl

He'd have to start with me and work his way down, I think :goofy

:rotfl

[Christy]

Good news for Disney and Marvel fans. Avengers just had the biggest opening weekend ever, at $200m. Foreign audiences got a week's head start, so the worldwide haul is already over $600m. Sequel should be all but assured. :thumbs

This should also go a long way to washing out some of the bad taste of the John Carter fiasco for Disney.

http://entertainment.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/06/11565159-the-avengers-smashes-opening-weekend-record-with-2003-million?chromedomain=todayentertainment

:circles