Originally Posted By TDLFAN From this point on during my DAK visits, I will try to bring you some photo updates as Expedition: Everest takes shape and is prepared for it's debut early next year. Here are yesterday's photos from a quick visit to DAK. It was the perfect sunny Sunday afternoon to be at DAK. I have to confess that I went in expecting some foul stentch that have been taked about on these boards but, I personally didn't smell anything nasty...anywhere! I however did see quite a lot of UK visitors walking around the park in various stages of undress. Babies! If you ain't got it, DON'T flawn it, please!! Why do this particular demographic of overseas visitors feel it's OK to walk around the Disney parks, or other Central FL public areas (such as malls or the airport) shirtless or barefoot?!? Just because it's hot and humid, doesn't make it all that acceptable for us locals. In fact I find it rude. So people from the UK: please keep shirts and shoes on while off the beach or pools in Florida. Thank you! Now, on with the show... <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4079221&a=30474780&p=72816814&f=0" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4079221&a=30474780&p=72816814&f=0</a>
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Originally Posted By bloona Fantastic pictures as usual TDLFAN, I will have to remember to show Mr Bloona when he gets in. Shall I defend the Uk dress sense?, i should really shoouldnt I? especially since most fellow Uk LPers are in France at the moment. But i need to go get my little one from nursery. Should I put my top and shoes on first do you think? NNNNNNNNNNNNaaaaaaaaa I've not got time. Just remember, we arent used to heat, we need to wear as little as possible....lol At least its not sandles and socks! right better dash................
Originally Posted By basas <<At least its not sandles and socks!>> Have a problem with sandles and socks? Nice photos-btw.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer Let's face it, it's not just the UKers who dress in various stages of undress -- some of the Americans do it too. Great photos as usual. I look forward to your updates and actually get excited when I see a new one. How is it that yours photos always turn out sooooooooo much better than mine?
Originally Posted By jkayjs Thanks for the update. Pics superior as usual. This is really whetting my excitement. It looks like this will be as much of a visual delight as a great thrill ride. Envy you the beautiful day as mine was a rainy, full moon week-end in the ER! Thanks TDLFAN.
Originally Posted By bloona <<Have a problem with sandles and socks? >> Not me, TDLFAN says the British always wear them.......lol
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Nice photos-btw.<< That's it Basas? I got thru all the trouble for just *that*?!?! Sheesh! ...And I took down my DLP pictorial for >>Nice photos- btw..<<??? Really!!! >>we arent used to heat, we need to wear as little as possible<< Sorry Bloona, but that's not a good excuse. We don't appreciate or accept semi-nude people parading in our town. If "heat" is such a problem for the UK patrons, then maybe they should visit DLP more often so they don't have the need to go semi undressed. And...why are you not in France with the rest of your LPer friends??? What will it take for you to give DLP a chance??
Originally Posted By bloona ^^^ Hey it's not me going semi naked!...lol...I wear a pair of shorts ( short trousers?) and a vest top ( sleeveless T Shirt?) with sandals. no socks!!! Just realised my LP friends arent there yet after all, they go to DLP in a few days. ^ Hey.......maybe THEY go around semi naked!!!......... Smedley...do you go around undressed? well stop it!!..lol Anyway, it's nice to have this discussion again with you TDLFAN, kind of missed it! And I know DLP does sound very nice, but it's the whole package I love. The huge amount of theme parks, the hotels, the places to eat, the locals!! I just love America! So stop trying to get rid of me! And stop assuming we're all the same too. Just like all American's arent the same, neither are all British!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros You would think they would do something about the back of Everest, especially since it can be clearly seen from the parking lot, and is not only ugly, but also ruins the magic. Sure, at DL you can see the Indy building on the way in, but it just looks like a green box. It does not have a mountain creeping up around and over it. It is really sad that it is turning out like that. I'm sure they are hoping the trees will grow up around the area, but that will take a while, unless they plant a bunch of those cell phone trees in the area, which is highly unlikely. I like the effort, but its a shame that the effort is truly only a facade.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Much everything at the Disney parks is a facade but I don't recall backstage flats being so exposed to guests' view and Everest's is just too plain visible.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I take that back^^^ TDR is a big offender on this. The TDR LIne trip is basically a backstage tour of the ugly reality that is TDL and TDS' CM areas.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ...but at least, TDR's backstage areas seem very clean and well kept and manicured.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Let's face it, it's not just the UKers who dress in various stages of undress -- some of the Americans do it too. and never those that if one had a vote would be those most able to pull it off...just IMHO. <Much everything at the Disney parks is a facade but I don't recall backstage flats being so exposed to guests' view and Everest's is just too plain visible.< you mean like Soarin' ? or am I missing the point
Originally Posted By disney pete just curious but do you think every time TDLFAN sees a half naked tourist does he approach them and say hey where are you guys from,or is he just being very presumpsious,i like Bloona when in the parks will wear shorts,vest and a pair of trainers so try not to tar us all with the same brush,and if people are going shirtless then why are the CMs not doing their job?
Originally Posted By disney pete oh fantastic pictures once again my jean/sweater in 100 degrees amigo
Originally Posted By mickey4239 Great photos, but I have to say that if I were just judging by these I would think that it was actually very near completion. On Saturday I was at Blizzard Beach and when you are standing at the top waiting to get onto Teamboat Springs you can see a side of Everest that looks like it has a whole lot more work to be done. Just an observation.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Also, in the pictures, at the very bottom it looks like there is an additional 5-10 ft of exposed metal mesh. I don't know if they are going to put rockwork on it, or just put plants infront of it, but it looks rather silly right now.
Originally Posted By basas <<That's it Basas? I got thru all the trouble for just *that*?!?! Sheesh! ...And I took down my DLP pictorial for >>Nice photos- btw..<<??? Really!!!>> Absolutely amazing photos! Everest looks awesome- new parking lot looks good- detail looks wonderful in the EE queue (too bad some folks will miss it with FP)…that better?
