Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>.I'd so like to discuss a certain Asian transexual that came up tonight in a conversation with two fellow LPers and a pair of very special guest stars ;-)<<< I'd so like to move past that... sorta... It's like a crime being witnessed on the side of the street (WHAT DID WE SEE!!?)... you can't look away.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>not sure anyone ever said that or even suggested.. was nice to read a review with feelings on the attractions - at least for 12 posts that does not involve : 1/ Tokyo is way better, 2, they could do more if it wasn't for DVC 3/ Mgmt is stupid that's why whatever it is sucks.. the discussion is actually on the topic -<<< Who even brought this up here? Why? What? I don't get why we are pulling these qualms out of thin air, VB.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> besides, I expect bathroom reports from Leo. ... Very disappointing ... << I have a reputation to uphold. So without further ado: Muppets/Star Tours Restrooms: Very busy, very little detail, except for the water faucets shaped like Gonzo's nose. Animation Restrooms: Very quiet, little detail. Appreciated the garland along the top of the building, though. Was one of the few holiday decorations I saw at the park. Studios Catering Co. Restrooms: Quite private (do with that what you will). And also in the men's restroom on the wall there are several framed photographs of productions being filmed at MGM (really, check this out and take some pictures next time you go, EE). One is a picture of the NY Street with lots of filming personnel. Another photograph looks like a picture of something being filmed on the backlot residental street that was demolished for LMA (thanks a lot, crummy stunt show). I found it quite funny that these pictures were relegated to a restroom, since of course this kind of film production probably hasn't occurred in, what, ten-fifteen years. Unrelated to restrooms, but I wanted to add I ended the day listening to a cover band playing next to the BAH. Heard them play Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy" (dunno why they were playing that) and something else. The music was so loud that I couldn't hear the CM at the popcorn stand next to the green DHS arch. And this wasn't New Years Eve, either. Nothing says "Old Time Hollywood Fun" like a gigantic blue hat structure and a band covering a 1990's one-hit wonder at a deafening volume.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> Prob "Mulch Sweat, and Shears". Love them. << I don't mind sticking loud bands into various corners of the parks on special occasions, like Grad Nights or New Years Eve. But to put a loud a** band next to the BAH where you can't avoid it seems like a bad decision. And, understand, I've been to my fair share of loud punk rock shows in my youth. But, I dunno, it left a particularly bad taste in my mouth at the end of the day (and this was in addition to the bad taste of the lukewarm popcorn that my wife wanted!).
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>>Do we have to follow the new rule of being positive along with the negative?<<< <<It's the new reality and it is what it is.>> Like sheep headed to the slaughter ...
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Who even brought this up here? Why? What? I don't get why we are pulling these qualms out of thin air, VB. >>> Isn't it ironic that one of those that complains about Tokyo and/or DVC being brought into every thread where it doesn't belong is the very one to do so here?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>.I'd so like to discuss a certain Asian transexual that came up tonight in a conversation with two fellow LPers and a pair of very special guest stars ;-)<<< <<I'd so like to move past that... sorta... It's like a crime being witnessed on the side of the street (WHAT DID WE SEE!!?)... you can't look away. >> LOOK AWAY?!?! WHY??? So far, it's been the highlight of 2011. I'm grinning just thinking about it all.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>>not sure anyone ever said that or even suggested.. was nice to read a review with feelings on the attractions - at least for 12 posts that does not involve : 1/ Tokyo is way better, 2, they could do more if it wasn't for DVC 3/ Mgmt is stupid that's why whatever it is sucks.. the discussion is actually on the topic -<<< <<Who even brought this up here? Why? What? I don't get why we are pulling these qualms out of thin air, VB.>> To be fair though: 1.)Tokyo is really way better (TDLFAN WAS RIGHT ... ALL THESE YEARS AND HE WAS RIGHT!!!); 2.)Disney really could do more if it wasn't for DVC. As Leemac (among others) has stated, WDW has a fixed amount of capital to spend and often that money is being spent on adding timeshare units while the parks get more stale and stangant by the day; and 3.)Is anyone here really going to say they think WDW is being run in the best interests of the fans, guests, cast and even stockholders (long term)?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I don't mind sticking loud bands into various corners of the parks on special occasions, like Grad Nights or New Years Eve. But to put a loud a** band next to the BAH where you can't avoid it seems like a bad decision. And, understand, I've been to my fair share of loud punk rock shows in my youth. But, I dunno, it left a particularly bad taste in my mouth at the end of the day (and this was in addition to the bad taste of the lukewarm popcorn that my wife wanted!).<<< Can't agree... I always find it nice to see live entertainment in the parks, especially DHS.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Like sheep headed to the slaughter ...<<<< Just as my D/G Cell WANTS you to think...
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Isn't it ironic that one of those that complains about Tokyo and/or DVC being brought into every thread where it doesn't belong is the very one to do so here?<<< Ironic, meaning annoying? Then, yes, ironic. ;-)
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> It's like a crime being witnessed on the side of the street (WHAT DID WE SEE!!?)... you can't look away. >> LOOK AWAY?!?! WHY??? So far, it's been the highlight of 2011. I'm grinning just thinking about it all<<< Dinner meant nothing to you?!? Then again, I'm just supposed to make a sophomoric comment and get a can laugh from the "audience". Why isn't Byrna posting with us?
Originally Posted By leobloom >> I always find it nice to see live entertainment in the parks, especially DHS. << Even at the expense of your hearing? Live entertainment doesn't have to be so loud that you need to scream at someone standing four feet away from you just to be heard.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I have a reputation to uphold. So without further ado:>> You must have ESPN and heard 'we' were talking about you. <<Muppets/Star Tours Restrooms: Very busy, very little detail, except for the water faucets shaped like Gonzo's nose.>> I don't recall ever using these ... <<Animation Restrooms: Very quiet, little detail. Appreciated the garland along the top of the building, though. Was one of the few holiday decorations I saw at the park.>> So the park wasn't as decorated as past years? This is something I've noticed everywhere in the USA I've been (not many places since I was in Asia, you may have heard, for most of the past few months) ... from Las Vegas to Fort Lauderdale, from malls to mega resorts, holiday decorations are not what they used to be ... wonder if that's yet another sign of the depression going on (about to enter year No. 4!) <<Studios Catering Co. Restrooms: Quite private (do with that what you will). And also in the men's restroom on the wall there are several framed photographs of productions being filmed at MGM (really, check this out and take some pictures next time you go, EE). One is a picture of the NY Street with lots of filming personnel. Another photograph looks like a picture of something being filmed on the backlot residental street that was demolished for LMA (thanks a lot, crummy stunt show). I found it quite funny that these pictures were relegated to a restroom, since of course this kind of film production probably hasn't occurred in, what, ten-fifteen years.>> Hmm ... I think I used those 'facilities' recently and can't remember whether I even noticed said pics. <<Unrelated to restrooms, but I wanted to add I ended the day listening to a cover band playing next to the BAH. Heard them play Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy" (dunno why they were playing that) and something else. The music was so loud that I couldn't hear the CM at the popcorn stand next to the green DHS arch. And this wasn't New Years Eve, either. Nothing says "Old Time Hollywood Fun" like a gigantic blue hat structure and a band covering a 1990's one-hit wonder at a deafening volume.>> Well, to be fair, at least they are having some real live entertainment. If you complain here too loudly they will send them away to join the Chinese acrobats because really the only 'entertainers' guests want to see are foamheads.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Even at the expense of your hearing? Live entertainment doesn't have to be so loud that you need to scream at someone standing four feet away from you just to be heard.<<< True. also, sounds like something I heard earlier in the day.... Heh.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "Can't agree... I always find it nice to see live entertainment in the parks, especially DHS." While I do also really enjoy the live entertainment, seeing Mulch, Sweat and Shears has always confused me. They really don't seem to have any connection (thematically, musically, stylistically, or otherwise) to the area. Yes, they're a good band, but they've just always seemed out of place to me. It would be like seeing the Dapper Dans in the Japan pavilion in Epcot. Yah, they're good, but it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I guess since it's basically on the parade route they do have a little more flexibility with their bookings, but it's still just a little weird to me.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<But, I dunno, it left a particularly bad taste in my mouth at the end of the day (and this was in addition to the bad taste of the lukewarm popcorn that my wife wanted!).>> Would it be sooo wrong of me to point out that TDR has MUCH better popcorn in multiple (like a dozen different) varieties? ... Mmmmm ... milk tea popcorn ... YUMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!
Originally Posted By leobloom >> I'd so like to discuss a certain Asian transexual that came up tonight in a conversation with two fellow LPers and a pair of very special guest stars ;-) << >> Dinner meant nothing to you?!? << How dare you freaks hijack my polite, positive, and critical thread by talking about your fetishes and personal ads. Doom and Gloom, begone! I will proceed to hijack Spirit's thread by singing the praises of WDW world-class restroom system. P.S. Can you get me the email address of the Asian transexual? A friend of mine asked for it. Yeah. That's it.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>While I do also really enjoy the live entertainment, seeing Mulch, Sweat and Shears has always confused me. They really don't seem to have any connection (thematically, musically, stylistically, or otherwise) to the area. Yes, they're a good band, but they've just always seemed out of place to me. It would be like seeing the Dapper Dans in the Japan pavilion in Epcot. Yah, they're good, but it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I guess since it's basically on the parade route they do have a little more flexibility with their bookings, but it's still just a little weird to me.<<< They are usually on the Streets of America, but yeah, your complaint is valid. The other Streetmosphere teams are a more organic fit to the park.
