Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Well, that story was moronic, but journalism ain't quite what it once was either. The WalMart effect there too! And World Showcase is one of the highlights of WDW ... does it need updating? Better believe it? Does it need better custodial and some TLC? Sure, but what parts of WDW don't? ... But all in all, it's just a highlight of WDW ... and great to walk around, eat, drink, see some entertainment and get some exercise. (I did only two laps around the lagoon last night because my spirited companions were a bit ... uhm ... ah ... not desiring more exercise when gelatto at the Beach Club -- so much better than overrated ice cream at Beaches and Cream, btw -- was calling!)
Originally Posted By mickey_ring Unless I'm reading the wrong thing, two tiny paragraphs ain't no article. Plus, the second run-on sentence is the best promotion for World Showcase. "Where else can you see men in lederhosen blowing alpenhorn, listen to a strolling mariachi band and enjoy the calming effect of a Japanese pagoda all in one place?"
Originally Posted By sherrytodd She's just another person who tries to "prove" how mature she is by poo-pooing Disney. She's basically saying, "I'm way above Disneyworld, I go to art displays." She doesn't seem to understand that it is perfectly ok to enjoy both.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Yes apparently she missed the exhibit in China of the "clay soldiers". What an incredilbe exhibit. Oh and I glad RoadTrip mentioned it, I also typically top off each nights stay at WDW in the WS watching Illuminations. Then I run over to Ghiredelli for a hot fudge chocolate sundae. I'm sorry, but you would be hard pressed to beat a WDW vacation.
Originally Posted By GhostHost2 I don't like the World Showcase. This is coming from somebody that perfers the Disneyland Resort over WDW. The World Showcase represents my problem with WDW, too many shops and restraunts. I like the Malestrom (which is far too short), but that is about all. If the World Showcase could had some E-Ticket rides that get my highest rating of approval, then I would spend more than 2 hours a trip in this section. I am not a fan of shops and restraunts. Sure the Blue Bayou at DLR is a neat experience, but that is only because it is inside part of POTC. I realize people like different things, but compared to DLR, WDW is seriously lacking for someone like me. After having gone to DLR in 2005, one of the only reasons I want to go back to WDW is to ride Everest. That being said I decided to go to DLR this summer, because it is impossible to have a Disney vacation if The Haunted Mansion is closed.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^^ for people seeking rides and thrills WS is not the place......it is a place to slow down a little, talk to some of the people from the countries...have a nice meal...etc.. That being said I don't go to museums for ride attractions either --
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 And if it wasn't for all that walking, how could I justify all the eating at WS? Plus walking after eating, cuts down on heartburn. Symbiosis.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Having just returned from a few laps around the World Showcase lagoon, and doing nothing but eating, drinking and shopping, I can't imagine a WDW visit without it ... but different strokes ... there are plenty of people who sleep four hours while paying $400 for hotel rooms at WDW resorts, never use the amazing pools, eat nothing but burgers and chicken fingers and can ride Space Mountain 10 times in one day ... they may find that a magical WDW vacation, I think they need to have their heads examined!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I think World Showcase is one of the greatest parts of WDW - I always wish I could spend longer there, just savouring the atmosphere and eating myself sick! This woman's clearly a nutter. Although I've been to a few of the represented countries, I've never been to Norway and part of the reason why I want to go so badly is because of seeing its World Showcase representation. If it can encourage people to travel more, isn't that a GOOD thing? And as I think vbdad pointed out, a lot of people are never going to afford to experience the real thing, so surely a small taste of the culture is the next best thing.
Originally Posted By GhostHost2 "can ride Space Mountain 10 times in one day" Only 10 times, I could ride it all day if it didn't have those horrendous lines. This is coming from someone who marathoned Dudley Do Right's Ripsaw Falls at IOA on a cold night in the December of 2004. Now that is what I call a fun time.
Originally Posted By danyoung ..there are plenty of people who sleep four hours while paying $400 for hotel rooms at WDW resorts, never use the amazing pools, eat nothing but burgers and chicken fingers and can ride Space Mountain 10 times in one day ...< These same people would rant at you, oh Spirit, for sleeping too much while on vacation, not spending enough money to properly pamper yourself, foolishly hanging out at a pool when you can swim anytime at home, wasting your money on fine dining when you could have easily gotten your fill with a tasty burger (and saved a bunch of money, too!), and most important of all would think you're INSANE for not getting in as many Space Mountain rides as you possibly could do in a day! It's all in your perspective . . .
Originally Posted By WeirdJohn ^^^^^ Wait, wouldn't they be contradicting themselves if they said you don't spend enough money, and then said you should eat burgers? That was probably the point huh? Let me say WS is probably one of the most unique experiences anywhere, not just WDW. A trip would not be complete without it.
Originally Posted By danyoung My only point was to refute my good friend Spirit's post point for point. Just trying to show that there are all kinds, and if you don't see things my way, that doesn't automatically mean that you're wrong!
Originally Posted By WeirdJohn It's true on the perspective thing. I like to experience all of WDW and at a leisurely pace. I will admit that my first few visits with my parents were at a hectic pace. But once we calmed down our future visits were much more leisurely. We saw what we could at our speed and that was it. That has to do with experience too though. Knowing what you like and what you don't. It makes things easier. I can understand families wanting to see as much as they can if it is their only visit for years. They also may not want to have a sit down meal to save on time. It's too bad they miss the small things as that is what makes WDW different from other resorts in my opinion. But everyone has their way. If I only went once every five years or so, I'd probably do the same.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Having just returned from a few laps around the World Showcase lagoon, and doing nothing but eating, drinking and shopping, I can't imagine a WDW visit without it >> Both money and time spent on any of those three activities is always well spent.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<These same people would rant at you, oh Spirit, for sleeping too much while on vacation, not spending enough money to properly pamper yourself, foolishly hanging out at a pool when you can swim anytime at home, wasting your money on fine dining when you could have easily gotten your fill with a tasty burger (and saved a bunch of money, too!), and most important of all would think you're INSANE for not getting in as many Space Mountain rides as you possibly could do in a day! It's all in your perspective . . .>> I couldn't agree more. Different strokes, Danny. I can respect that. I may find some peoples' vacation habits strange, but I'd never be someone who thinks every spirit should vacation (or see WDW) as I do. I'm never going to be into breakfast at Chef Mickey's, doing three parks in one day and never spending time at my resort ... but, for others, that's kewl. FWIW, PERSPECTIVE is the word I've been using since I first started posting here. I can appreciate other perspectives, even if I don't agree with them. But EVERY word I write is coming from my own unique, experienced perspective. And, even though this discussion is from another thread, it's why folks whose first visits were in 1997, 2001 or 2003, really, REALLY bug me when they start telling me things weren't better in the 70s and 80s and into the 90s. Perspective, my friend.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Both money and time spent on any of those three activities is always well spent. >> Highlight of my brief trip, Trippy. Although Star Wars Weekends today at the Studios was a whole lot of fun too (and maybe I'll get around to writing about that in a few days).
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo To me it's those unique stop and smell the roses moments that EPCOT, DAK and the resorts aford. If I want to go and concentrate on as many mega rides I can pack into a few days, Disneyland would be my destination of choice. But then again I can spend 6 days there and not feel like I've done it all. There are veryfew places on earth where you can enjoy a stunning meal, in a highly themed environment, with really friendly service, and my 2 and 4 year olds are welcomed with open arms. Epcot offers that.
