Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Yea, this ain't Wally World. Closing various parks for a day probably wouldn't totally ruin it for someone who's there for a week or more. But what about the ones who only go for a day or two?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<For anyone who's never been skiing it's fantastic.>> >> I agree ... until one hits a tree. << <<SOLUTION: Stay on trail. Don't attempt to ski between trees.>> Sometimes that's hard when you are careening down a mountainside with little control of your movement or bodily functions.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> People who are going somewhere always should check to see if the place will be open. You don't assume anything in this world and if someone does then they should get whatever is coming to them. << Look what happen to the Griswolds!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Skip Fantasmic...you ain't missing much... *runs from the Fant! fans*>> It was OK (no better) when it opened, but it currently is in godawful show condition. I have never seen it so bad as it was last month. There is a rumor on another MAGICal site that Disney wants/plans on killing the show. I do not believe it at all, unless they are planning on closing down the Studios soon. But in its current shape, F is very skipable.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Yea, this ain't Wally World. >> True, they closed to do rehabs! <<Closing various parks for a day probably wouldn't totally ruin it for someone who's there for a week or more. But what about the ones who only go for a day or two?>> You check ahead. It's very simple. One of my favorite restaurants is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except holiday times, so I make sure to know whether it will be open before I plan on going.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>EE ... pardon my bluntness, but your age is a factor here. You have grown up in a 24/7 world where no one is allowed to take time off and everything is expected to be open all of the time.<< I know. And that's why it would not work in today's world. It's a shame, but it's true.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Not really. Not if it was done when the crowds aren't there to begin with. If you have four very uncrowded parks and suddenly only three are open, you may see an uptick in attendance at the others, but it likely will be spread out ... along with water parks and other resort activities. << I go in late January because I despise the heat. That is supose to be the deadest time of the year, but it isn't that dead. I would hate to see the crowds it could generate nowdays with ine Park closed. I still agree with you though. That is if it would improve the quality of the experience overall. though..
Originally Posted By mstaft DHS version of Fantasmic is awful compared to California's. I couldn't believe how bad until I saw it myself. Mark www.InsightsandSounds.blogspot.com
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>EE ... pardon my bluntness, but your age is a factor here. You have grown up in a 24/7 world where no one is allowed to take time off and everything is expected to be open all of the time.<< <<I know. And that's why it would not work in today's world. It's a shame, but it's true. >> I don't buy it for a second. You can condition people to anything. People are conditioned to giving up any/all rights at airports now. And people are conditioned to a crappier product overall at WDW now. I think people can be conditioned that during slower periods of the year that DAK will be closed Mondays and Thursdays, for example.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^ no it's not. This will probably be my last trip to WDW. So it needs to be great.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>There is a rumor on another MAGICal site that Disney wants/plans on killing the show. I do not believe it at all, unless they are planning on closing down the Studios soon.<< Nor do I. Unless they have another idea for a Nighttime show in the works, and I don't think they do...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<DHS version of Fantasmic is awful compared to California's. I couldn't believe how bad until I saw it myself.>> I've always thought FLA's version paled in comparison to DL's. But when it is in top show condition, it still is quality. It looks terrible now. And since they only show it three nights a week now (two last month), there is very little incentive to fixing all the things that need fixing.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<^^^ no it's not. This will probably be my last trip to WDW. So it needs to be great. >> Last trip!??! Why? Or were you kidding?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> But it is scary when it's me and Leemac! << Possibly the Ying, and Yang of Disney Forums.
Originally Posted By MPierce I hope I don't get another ADMIN> That shoud have been Yin, and Yang. Fruedian slip.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Age, health issues, money needed for retirement, my daughters have families of their own, husband doesn't want to go often. So unless my son stays single, there is no one to go with. So I need lots of memories from this trip.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> ^^^ no it's not. This will probably be my last trip to WDW. So it needs to be great. << I say that every year Bobbelee.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Age, health issues, money needed for retirement, my daughters have families of their own, husband doesn't want to go often. So unless my son stays single, there is no one to go with. So I need lots of memories from this trip. >> You can always go solo or with the brats! Or even with friends. You shouldn't not go somewhere you enjoy just because hubby doesn't want to go. Although sometimes a break is a good thing too! I am VERY sorry I can't make it up there next week. I'd have really liked to have met you and hung out with you (and some other friends as well), but June has been utter chaos on the homefront and I doubt I'll be able to go anywhere for at least 2-3 weeks.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I say that every year Bobbelee.>> You say it 'cause you are too cheap to take part in the charitable 'Take a Spirit to Dinner' program!
Originally Posted By MPierce You know what's disgusting? I went on Disney's stinkin' site to see if I could find an answer for Bobbelee, as to the schedule for Fantastic while she's there. I haven't found it so far, but I did find a bunch of different inquires from guest to the Mom's panel asking the same thing. What night is F showing. Inquiries for June, July, and August. How in the HE double hockey sticks can you plan ahead when the dog gone Disney site doesn't even have the courtesy to let it's GUEST, who are paying big money to come there, know what their stinkin' schedule is for a cut back limited showing entertainment attraction is. You could e-mail Disney I guess if you have 10-14 days to wait for a reply.
