Originally Posted By vbdad55 <But I seem to recall you offering me a tamarind filet on you about five price increases ago ... I think I'll take you up on it soon! < If I'm actually able to make my scheduled trip in June ( biz is trying to tell me I can't have two weeks because we are expanding my program to Asia-Pacific Geo this year -- I will contact you ahead of time -- and the offer still stands
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<My wife said there were all kinds of people using the old mugs there. She only mentioned one CM that looked a little stange at one of the people.>> I'll continue to do so and if someone bitches we'll have a nice little exchange where I'll explain what used to be their policy and since I never got a letter telling me otherwise (and was told by literally dozens of CMs, including managers over a dozen years to bring em back) I am not paying for Coke. If they push it, they'll simply lose my business completely.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> I'd be happier if fans stopped defending Disney's abject greed. << <<Give up Don Quixote, it's a losing battle. The Mouse makes the Maharishnah look weak in comparison!>> Sadly, I think you're right.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<This is the one that kills me <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/199...u_sf.htm>>" target="_blank">http://web.archive.org/web/199...>></a> What kills me about that is the prices are so freaking reasonable ... OK, 11 years ago ... and they were still including soup or salad with dinner (ceasar was an extra 50 CENTS!) ... and with my DDE it was 20% off those prices. It just proves my point moreso. Disney's never been cheap (well, in many other ways they have but ...) food prices weren't out of the stratosphere ... you weren't gouged ... you got good food and reasonable prices for themed entertainmet venues ... now it's just beyond ridiculous.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> Hey, I'd do her daughter too (didn't everyone in Wasilla?) >>OK ... am I there yet? << <<By jove I think he's got it!>> Do I get automatic NRA membership? Will I get a Confederate tee in the mail? Can we go toss things at women at those baby-killing clinics?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<If I'm actually able to make my scheduled trip in June ( biz is trying to tell me I can't have two weeks because we are expanding my program to Asia-Pacific Geo this year -- I will contact you ahead of time -- and the offer still stands>> I hope you get to go ... and I hope I am around!
Originally Posted By Rsey103 >>I can get a high quality filet at Mythos for under $20 and then get a 10% AP or AAA discount on top of that.<< You can get AAA discounts in restaurants??
Originally Posted By Mr X ＊＊＊June 2007 Hawaii 4 season maui - pool bar $12 for a diet coke with a twist of lime.＊＊＊ Well, yeah...Four Seasons is a bit of a horse of a different color though, ain't it? I'm not horribly shocked at that (though I wouldn't pay for it, either).
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Do I get automatic NRA membership? Will I get a Confederate tee in the mail? Can we go toss things at women at those baby-killing clinics? << Yes to all of those except for abortion clinics. We are Red Necks, not terrorist. However feel free to stomp the crap out of anyone that protest at the funerals of our fallen military heros.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Yeah, those people are swine ... I am glad you said the folks who do throw things at clinics are terrorists ... I think they are vile myself too!
Originally Posted By kennect Spirit, I loved your response to my mention of Cirque by you using the words "premium product"...The one word, premium used to mean something...
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Its not just that the Disney food prices are high, if you do not have resevations then your more than likely will NOT be able to be seated at a WDW restraunt and in my opinion the quality of food just is not there. During my last visit to WDW back in October I really wanted Pumpkin Ice Cream, there was none on property and the Ice Cream selection EVERYWHERE was dismal ( we even dropped by Beaches and Creme ). I also really wanted some Sea Food and I didn't like the looks of the food at the "Clam Bake" at the Beach Club. We ended up visiting Baskin and Robbins off property for the Ice Cream ( much better selection and cheaper ) and going to Red Lobster for the Sea Food. We always drive to WDW, but I honestly believe its cheaper to rent a car and eat off property then it is to eat on property now. Again the problems are Price, Selection, Quality and Availability. Yesterday I had the day off from work and went out for Chinese food and thought now why can't we have good Chinese food like that at WDW?
Originally Posted By dshyates Starting in 2006 I started researching off-prop resorts and dining. I have been very pleased with what is around now. I have plenty of lodging and dining suggestions at all price levels.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Disney isn't the only one gouging. The local sales tax and hotel tax is way out of control too.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^Soak the tourist, that's the cry of every city in America today. Tax fees on Airlines, taxes on hotels, taxes on rental cars. Everytime a city wants to bring in more revenue, the tourist is the first poor sap to take a hit. The tax alone is more for some on-property hotels at WDW than the price tag of what you can get per room, per day off-property.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Just an observation but, I looking back at the last 40 posts or so & I've noticed only the MEN are complaining about the price of food. Do you guys not go to buy groceries? Or is it the women don't care as long as they don't have to cook & clean up afterwards? Nikki, Bobbelee9, -em any comments..
Originally Posted By MPierce I was at the grocery store yesterday. I always do the grocery shopping. I also cook most of my own meals, and wash my own clothes. I even fold my underwear, and socks. Next question.
Originally Posted By MPierce I'm lousy at ironing so my wife takes care of that. Also The basic cleaning. I use to be a clean freak (I bet you can relate). When I would vaccum I would use the drapery extension, and get down on my hands, and knees to mmake sure everything was perfect. I couldn't stand to see a water mark on a sink. My clothers had to be spaced out just right when I hung them up. All of this can become very annoying when you are living with someone. I decided to yield cleaning chores for the sake of tranquility in the home.
