Originally Posted By leobloom >> That sounds like it would be worth a drive south Of WDW for a visit. I love gator burgers, and brothels, and moonshine,and Seminoles if they don't scalp me, and aren't playing UT. Cowboys too, as long as they're not from Dallas. << It's a neat place, kinda like the real Frontierland. (Does Frontierland have a brothel backstory? Because it should.)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> "Not sure who tweeted, but it was myself, Martin, Spirit and a couple others that ran into Tony last night. << <<Did anybody tell Martin to drop in for a visit every now, and then here at LP?>> I told him I had to sit and talk to Leewhateverthehellhecallshimselfhere for three hours on the 'pike just to personally plead with him to come over to the dark/sane side. And he says he will drop in here. I'm holding him to it. He adds so much ... besides, when he gets back to the UK and decides to post about his holiday and starts talking about how WDW stacks up against DL (he just visited for the first time) and UNI (both FLA and Hollywood) -- and obviously Potter, I think all the folks on that MAGICal place won't quite like him so much. The truth hurts, even if you don't get it in the end.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Yeah. Spirit threatened to attack him with a handful of park maps (acquired for someone 'round here...) if he didn't agree to pay LP a visit. Martin actually has an account here, but has neglected to use for...like...ever. << I know EE is squealing with delight. It can get pretty dead arounf here sometimes so I know why Martin failed to post. Maybe that will change in the future.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Why do you keep wasting time in Paris when you could be in the swamp!>> <<I have two rules: 1) Never visit WDW in the summer; and 2) Never visit DLRP in the winter. I'm done at DLRP until April '13 now. >> That's why I always say DL is best. They certainly have the best year round climate. Part of me would like to see DLP in winter, though I know I would freeze my (have no idea what word is acceptable here these days so I'll use ...) backside off. OK ... this DVC infomercial must be seen to be believed ... they are hitting on all ages and demos ... simple folks, snobby WASPs, now they're hitting military folks (I guess it's as patriotic to buy DVC as it is to risk your life in the armed forces) ... wow, is Disney so cynical and smarmy these days. Of course, this does speak volumes about how well they are selling. How's that River Country resort coming?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> Sadly, Tony isn't working on ANY MK projects. It's a shame when you have top folks like Tony working on small scale redos (as great as things like the new Castle walk thru and the Lincoln show turned out, they are not what someone of his caliber should be doing) or DVC/hotel projects in Hawaii. << <<Definitely seems like a waste of talent. I'm sure said Imagineer is enjoying Hawaii, but I wish his talents were put to use in the swamp right now.>> I just have a bad feeling that Joe won't be far behind Tony out the door ...Eric likely soon behind those. I guess Leemac's pal Tom will shut the lights off in Glendale ... And there ... now DVC's commercial is shilling Aulani. You know anything about this infomercial, Lee?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> >>You mean y'all didn't wrap up the evening at PI?<< Dude...that's just mean... ;-) << Sorry Lee, I just can't help myself. Every time I think of PI being a ghost town it makes me see red. There was nothing better than just strolling up the liitle hill with an adult beverage in hand listening to the music coming from everywhere. Why do they even have baby sitting services at WDW if there's no late night adult entertainment.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> How much did you make? I may be doing so soon myself. << <<$837.63, it was kind of a slow day. My sign that I hold says Hungry Disabled Veteran! Please Help Me! God Bless You! That works every time.>> I think I may start doing that ... may wear a DVC tee as well.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> Why do they even have baby sitting services at WDW if there's no late night adult entertainment. << Anonymous fun in restrooms is still considered adult entertainment, right?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Can't vouch for the tacos, as I chose not to shell out $12 fir them. The $4 order of churros and caramel sauce was excellent, though. << I saw that on the menu, and thought it sounded good.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>You mean y'all didn't wrap up the evening at PI?<< <<Dude...that's just mean... ;-)>> I'm sure he's just giving tough love. Besides, look at the bright side, if we had a PI to go to we would have wound up spending the night on someone's sofa/floor.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> But we did learn much about energy. Stupid Judy.....<<< Spirit got you on THE UNIVERSE OF ENERGY!?!?!? That's a ride that even I skip over! WOW. Place where Dreams Come True, indeed. How was the edutainment, Lee?!!?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> Foolishness?!?!? ... You weren't the one buying $11.95 Taco Bell quality tacos just because the Cantina was reopening ... I do think grabbing onto Tony's leg, while your vinylmation were falling all over the walkway, and crying out for him to 'Bring Back Dreamfinder' was a bit much though. (I will be talking to Mrs. Lee about this as the woman deserves so much better!) << <<I would have bought into that had you said The Adventures Club rather than Dreamfinder.>> No. Joe Rohde has a restraining order against him. <<Were the tacos any good? I already know they weren't worth it, unless you got a dozen for $11.95. That translates into 20 Jack Tacos, and I don't want to hear VBDAD condemning my beloved Jack Tacos.>> I certainly didn't buy them, either. Do I look like I have a thriving wall photo business and can afford those type of prices. The portion was small, though (looked like three of what Taco Bell calls Cantina tacos and sells here for $1.59 each).
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>If you keep playing the games or texting EE it can be up to a 70 min. wait.<<< Longer than that.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>That statement may be the most profoundly depressing, statement you've ever graced us with. Considering how vital the resort has been both creatively and financially to the development and growth of TWDC, it's astounding that both Burbank and TDO seem to truly believe WDW exists solely to pave over with timeshares and hotels and lower the bar for what counts as Disney quality.<<< We are the workhorse of the company. If we make profit for them, that's all that matters. You know, I honestly think it could still remain like that, but they could still treat our Resort with the same care they treat DL, DLP, and the rest in terms of attractions, and upkeep.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I can hardly believe Spirit managed to drag him into Epcot.<<< NOTHING will shock me now. Nothing.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I'll just say there are many folks deserving of the honor and Tony is absolutely one of them. It also would be nice to see Disney bestowing the awards on folks who are still with us as so many have been awarded the honor long after they became spirits on another plane. << That really would be nice if the Legends of Disney had a chance to enjoy the recognition. >> From the MK to what remains of EPCOT to DD to DAK Lodge, the whole place feels smaller and constrained due to constant development.<< And growing smaller by the minute.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>It's already been neutered to the point that it's a sad little dirty old ride.<<< So? Refurb. Don't rip it out and pull a Horizons or WoM. Every MK has one, we should have one too. >>>It really was lost back in the 1990s when it was redone to make it possible for even sensitive 4-year-olds to ride without being scared.<<< I remember the old one. This one really isn't that different, there's just a change in perspective.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I've seen fried gator tail as appetizers elsewhere (didn't know the Grand Floridian ever served it though). Maybe if Disney wants to save some more money they could harvest the gators and raccoons and squirrels lurking around WDW and turn them into burgers, too. << I'd make an ADR for that restaurant!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Yes. Lee loves it when another pixie dies. That makes the Dark Side grow ever stronger!<<< Dust...but hey, it made sense, now that you mention it... >>>I don't have any music downloaded. I don't have Disney ringtones. I don't have Disney CDs loaded in my cars. But I do enjoy the old music.<<< You'd be surprised how nice it is to bike to a Poly loop or even some retro EPCOT. >>>I've always been there. Why do you think so many people can't stand the fact I am still breathing?<<< Different kinda dark side. This one is filled with a bitter love for Disney, but a love nonetheless. ;-)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> Aha ... so leewhateverthehellhecallshimselfhere was singing like a Tiki bird (in Anaheim because chances are in FLA they won't be working) ... well, at least it means I don't have to go lurk over there (some people really don't like me there ... I KNOW ... shocking ... right!) << <<You are just so misunderstood.>> So true ... but I do think part of that is because many folks don't want to hear the message because they know in their hearts (where a dream is a wish ...) that I am speaking the painful truth. >> You missed the fun in being there ... and the exact comments, which I won't post here out of fairness to Tony, who was quite blunt (something I have always admired about him ... he doesn't lie to fans/guests just because that's corporate policy). << <<I was looking forward to the dirt! Now I'm going to have to try, and worm something out of LeeMac, and he's tough to get to talk! >> Ah ... but Leemac wasn't privvy to what was said. And he isn't a regular member of Tony's posse, which headed to IOA yesterday because they wanted to see the very best in themed entertainment in Orlando, so I doubt he'll be of any help! I forgot to ask him where he's staying in O-Town ... the way Disney treats its talent, he may have opted to stay off-property. ;-) >> FWIW, the Kodak signage is still up all over the building ... and the company is even mentioned prominently in the new pre-show for EO, which is actually an improvement over Honey, I Bored The Audience as Far Back as The late-1990s But Disney's Penny-Pinching Leaders Kept Me Until 2010 Anyway. << <<They are changing the signage slowly. Em has pictures.>> I'll have to check them out. It's just a matter of time before they're all down. >> People are avoiding that pavilion like it's an establishment politician (you know, one with an IQ above room temp in Wasilla in December!) and that ain't gonna fly long term. << <<The location of the ride is overshawdowed by the 3D show. It needs promoting.>> Nope. People know the attraction sucks. No one had trouble finding it in the 1980s when waits often filled a large interior queue and spilled outside and down along where the now 'hidden' restrooms are ... and I do have photo proof of this somewhere. No one who goes once on this wants to go again. It's been gutted of its heart, soul and, yes, imagination. <<You just can't get my dear Sarah off of your mind can you? Make sure, and catch her daughter on Dancing with the Stars Monday. >> If she runs for Prez, I'll take that as a sign of the end of days and swallow a bottle of pixie dust pills ... and one person told me they actually thought they saw said daughter at EPCOT Thursday. >> As an aside, I had two encounters with Tony and the first was when a crazy pal visiting from the UK (no, not the dude I shared a bed with at Heathrow ... a more MAGICal dude who says he will be posting here in the future and I will hold him to it because he is a treasure of knowledge and just a kewl dude) told me to check out the facilities that no one remembers exist on the far side of Imagination if I wanted to take a Magical Journey as well as a leak. As I walked over I didn't expect anyone to be there and almost walked into Tony. << <<You shacked up with Dave? Does Mrs. wasbaloo know about it yet?>> Mrs. Baloo knows exactly what went down ... and she loves the lug anyway! <<Looking forward to Mr. Smith posting. His knowledge of Disney is unbelievable. This is better than Mickey posting here.>> I've asked Mickey to post many times. He told me he and Minnie and, not surprisingly, Stitch have plenty to say, but have been warned by Zenia Mucha that there will be 'grave consequences' if they post on the LP. Thankfully, Martin isn't afraid of Zenia. (of course, he's never had the misfortune of meeting her either) <<So you and Mr. Baxter like to hang out in WDW bathrooms together?>> I never said that. He was heading one way and I was heading ... why am I telling you this?
