Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Maybe, but a vast majority have been gifts or bought at vast discounts (local outlet is having another 99 cent pin removal, so we can add more vinyl sale!). I've likely bought 50 pins in my life at full price, which I still think is too many, but they've all been for special reasons/events/days.<<< I counted my collection...134...much less that I expected, and about 75% of them were bought at the outlet. The other 25% were ebay'd or bought in the park. Not bad.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Although I'd also say that simply walking around in search of details (instead of coming upon them naturally) and eschewing attractions and entertainment is just as bad as ignoring everything but 'the rides'.<<< How so? That's how I do WS sometimes...Just looking for something "new" that I have not seen. It's fun.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Same here. This trip...it was Morocco! Great courtyard back there...
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I agree. Amazing that the actual King of Morocco sent his artisans to work on a theme park pavilion. That used to be the Disney difference.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I love Morocco. Something about those Med countries that attracks me. Food, jewelry and if I had Bea Arthur's height (instead of only half of it) I could go nuts buying the clothes.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I love Morocco. Something about those Med countries that attracks me. Food, jewelry and if I had Bea Arthur's height (instead of only half of it) I could go nuts buying the clothes.<<< And the Morocco pavilion in EPCOT just feels so AUTHENTIC. Food is awesome, too. Best QS in WS, if not EC.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Really? It is a great pavilion...but it's missing that lucrative addition of entertainment. Despite that, I think it is the best pavilion in terms of detail and authenticity. What's funny, is that, as I write this, I wonder if adding a ride, or a show, would kill off the mood of the pavilion....?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I consider it one of the worst... Just seems there's no were that's "hidden" in it. Courtyard, shops, Restaurant. You can tell it was built for a ride....Open spaces= queue spaces and crowds.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>For 150: pavilion proper, I meant. Not counting attractions.<<< Gotcha. Yes, I agree. >>>But it has the best restaurant and restaurants. <<< Best Restaurant goes to R/C, and shop either to Mexico or to Japan, IMHO.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 R/C is a must for me. After Oktoberfest this year I think that will also be a must. Nine Dragons no more. Disappointed in it last trip. This trip I didn't have one meal that wasn't enjoyable. Even the sushi my son forced me to try was good.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I want to try San Angel next trip. I think it's the only WS place I have not eaten at.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt San Angel is great, but I haven't eaten there since the late '80's!
