Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Yup. There was a reason that cars only had 12,000 mile warranties back then. Also, the number of major defects that new cars came with back then would be utterly unacceptable today. It was a given that you would be taking that new Ford or Chevy back to the dealer within a few days with a long punch list of things that needed to be fixed.< Yea, it was called 'planned obsolescence' - and Detroit was the king of that. You can thank Datsun / Toyota for changing that forever -- there would have been no incentive otherwise for the Big 3 to build bettter cars. And they wonder why people don't come running back now.....we have memories. And since most / all foreign car companies also build cars here now also- and provide jobs...don't feel bad that way either...... back on topic (sort of) -- I just hope one day we are not lamenting the loss of Stitch Escape because it is a better attraction than what replaces it.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire <<pssst.... TDLFAN... I've met Blazes... She's a very lovely young lady AND she can even walk all by herself!!! >> Ur the greatest Labuda!!
Originally Posted By socalkdg <<<I'll be at WDW the last week of January and the first week of February!! I think a meet at Epcot would be great!! I'm sure that is partly because of the proximity to the Boardwalk Villas where we stay. >>> Roadtrip, I'll be there last week in January as well, staying in a 1 bedroom at BWV's as well. Home resort. Wife, mom in-law, 4 year old daughter and 4 month old daughter. 3rd trip. Bad news that Test Track will be closed then. Looks like the Sea Cabs will be back, additionally might see a couple new attractions at Epcot before its anniversary. I'd like to see a cultural parade return to Epcot, as well as a couple new attractions in the world(at least one on England/Canada side). The top two complaints at Epcot has always been nothing for the 2-9 set to do, along with no thrill rides. They have managed to add items to each while still maintaining a large portion of its original intent. By the way, Epcot has climbed back up to 9.4 million after a low of 8.3 in 2002.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Roadtrip, I'll be there last week in January as well, staying in a 1 bedroom at BWV's as well. Home resort. Wife, mom in-law, 4 year old daughter and 4 month old daughter. 3rd trip.>> The first four days we will have my mother (77 years old) with us too. We flew her in to Orlando for a couple of days last year and took her to the Magic Kingdom. To my HUGE surprise it was one of the most enjoyable days we've ever had at the MK. Watching my mother's first time reactions to the MK was just as fun as watching a child's first time reactions. For the first time in over a decade, my mother did not complain once about her health the entire time we were with her. It was one of the best days I've had with my mother for at least 30 years, maybe the best time in my life. She was a kid again too. She really loved Mickey's PhilharMagic, and I offered to by her a Sorcerer Mickey on the way out of the attraction. She said no, she really wouldn't have anywhere to put it. But when we passed by the store a couple of hours later, she said that she really would like it after all, and wondered if we would still get if for her. I have to say that it was truly the best day I've ever had at the MK. For once 100% of my thoughts were with showing someone else a great time rather than worrying about what kind of time I was having. Although I would have never anticipated it, that resulted in my having the best time I've ever had. This year we plan to take my mom to the Disney/MGM Studios and to Epcot. She also wants to spend a couple of days just relaxing in our Villa while we go out and do other stuff. If you would be interested in meeting us sometime at Epcot for Illuminations, that would be fun. As the time gets closer let me know if you are interested. We could communicate via email and set something up.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys All this EPCOT talk has me listening to the one thing nobody has a complaint about at EPCOT- Illuminations.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Illuminations is something i can see over and over and over and over again and it is never dull or old to me. It is absoluetly amazing.
Originally Posted By Jim_n_Ruth You may already know this but..... mousetimes.com You can download the entire show.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm on vacation this week. Last night I was in North Carolina. Tonight I'm in Richmond, VA and the entrie drive today I was listening to my Illuminations CD, The Official Walt Disney World CD, Monsters Inc CD and Pirates of the Carribean CD. I really really enjoy Illuminations. Just wish they would bring back the parade.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 KT -- I would hope the Mickey antenna topper is on during the "all WDW - all the time weekend "
Originally Posted By Labuda "I really really enjoy Illuminations. Just wish they would bring back the parade." Amen to that, brother Tom! Tapestry is my all-time favorite Disney parade, I think - even more so than MSEP, if that's possible! :-O
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Tapestry and Illuminations are two of the most beautiful things created in the history of Civilisation!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Tapestry and Illuminations are two of the most beautiful things created in the history of Civilisation!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well you know, I feel so strongly about it, I thought I'd say it twice.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost And you made two perfectly good points. You never did say if you liked then though.
Originally Posted By wedroy1923 I found copy of the EPCOT Center dedication - thought you all might enjoy this after 138 posts: "To all who come to this Place of Joy, Hope, and Friendship, Welcome. EPCOT is inspired by Walt Disney's creative vision. Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders of enterprise and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits for all. May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire and, above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere."
Originally Posted By trailsend I was there Saturday. I'm not very objective when it comes to EPCOT or anything WDW, really. I love the place. I'm wimpy when it comes to discussion about what should be different or how it isn't up to standards. I do see things, but I only had Saturday for this quickie trip and I just enjoyed the heck out of being there. I just feel good when I'm there. The Food and Wine Festival was fun and we enjoyed some very delicious food. The Cheese Soup in Canada is a favorite; there was a new WineIce Reisling ($50 a bottle) we really enjoyed (I'm not sure if that is the proper name WineIce) from Italy; the baklava in Morroco is yummy; the crab cakes and corn chowder in good ole USA is a favorite; macadamia nut chocolate something or other tart that was out of this world; I had yummy good fun!!!! And, I've got to alert Blazes about the school bread in Norway. TO DIE FOR!! Was everything Blazes said it would be and more!!!! Thanks for the quote from the dedication, wedroy1923. ºOº
