Originally Posted By massimo1975 In one of the pics of the tour you can see an affresco on a wall with a text in Italian saying: "Mangia, Bevi e Divertiti". The funny thing is that it means "Eat, Drink and Have fun... kind of a sublyminal message Wonderful job Marc. I'm Italian and can assure you the Mediterranean Harbor is just amazing. All all the italian words are spelled right (well, Piazza Mondiale doesn't mean much in italian but whatever...)
Originally Posted By Daannzzz Okay. NOw I don't spend alot of time at the pool but this is just the clincher. I will do what I have to in order to assure I stay at the Mira Costa when I go. 7 nights in heaven.
Originally Posted By arstogas All I can say is, I can't wait til the Pop Century Resort opens. (sorry, couldn't think of anything funny to say... the images were beautiful. So I just wrote down the first depressing thought that entered my mind.) Me want that pool.
Originally Posted By arstogas >>>Asking questions is not bashing.<<< Oh, come on... forget the euphemisms! If an ugly old, disease-ridden possum came into your yard, you'd bash the heck out of that, too. And nobody would cry about it. Problem is, DCA starts with the word "Disney's" so we instantly give it a handicap... (bash bash bash) Sorry, just letting off some steam. And by the way, GOOD Tromp'l'oiell IS art. It's not quick, it takes real craftsmanship, and it isn't cheap to maintain. It's debatable what the motive was to use it to such an extent as in the Mira Costa, but what a lovely result! I think from a design standpoint, you have a winner, period.
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi Hey-you'r preaching to the converted here arstogas. You won't ever have to goad ME to give an honest opinion on DCA's faults. I was just trying to point out to plp in this ultra sensitive environment that IT IS STILL OKAY to ask questions and NOT FEEL or expect the wrath of the DCA Boosters League coming down on you. Even some of DCA's most hardened proponents have admitted its flaws(that strangely are SO obvious to the rest of us).
Originally Posted By arstogas >>>I was just trying to point out to plp in this ultra sensitive environment that IT IS STILL OKAY to ask questions and NOT FEEL or expect the wrath of the DCA Boosters League coming down on you.<<< You are correct. So let the bashing commence!
Originally Posted By x-TDL-character Holy Cannoli, Batman. Just saw the pictures of the spa area!! Man, that is BY FAR the most luxurious looking hotel pool setup I`ve ever seen. I wanna get a room there, but I only live 10 minutes away! Seems like overkill but man, I wouldn`t even want to go into the parks...just hang at the pool all day and chill! Once again great pics Marc, thanks.
Originally Posted By Kevin Page How expensive is it to visit TDL? I assume Miracoasta is AT LEAST as "pricey" as the Grand Floridian? Krvin Page
Originally Posted By x-TDL-character Hey Kevin! MiraCosta is far more pricey than the Grand Floridian unless I read the figures wrong, since Tokyo prices are quite high compared to Florida and the MiraCosta is at the high end! HOWEVER, you CAN stay near TDR for a reasonably affordable price ($80-200 a night) at some other fantastic hotels. There are several in the area. It IS possible to experience Tokyo on a budget, and recently the airfares have been quite reasonable compared to America/Japan airfare prices in the past.
Originally Posted By Kevin Page THanks for the info. I had no idea, never been out of the USA before. I wanted to visit the park in 2003, but no idea if that will materialize. I'm too busy planning our first ever Disneyland trip for this June Kevin Page
Originally Posted By x-TDL-character Have a great time in Anaheim in June!! If you do have the chance to travel abroad, I suggest you go for it! Aside from Disney (which is a lot of fun of course) travelling to a foreign country is a really eye opening experience. The food, the culture, the sights, it`s just sooo worth doing! This coming from an America boy who never travelled abroad until he was 28 (Canada at age 19 but I didn`t appreciate it so it doesn`t count!). Anyway, I really hope you decide to come to Japan (or any other destination abroad for that matter, except Australia which is not so cool). Japan`s a beautiful country with an increadible amount of history, and regarding Disney the parks are outstanding!
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi "except Australia which is not so cool)." Tell me about it!!! Lots of desert and NO Disney parks!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Originally Posted By x-TDL-character LOL! Up early today, aren`t you? You`re in the same time zone as us, right?
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi And actually, Perth is an hour behind Tokyo which makes my 5:20am Sunday rising even earlier than you thought!!!
Originally Posted By arstogas >>>Holy Cannoli, Batman. Just saw the pictures of the spa area!! Man, that is BY FAR the most luxurious looking hotel pool setup I`ve ever seen.<<< But where are all the naked mice? Or humans, for that matter? A toga, even? I can see it now: DisneySteam... yikes...
Originally Posted By JimG Hate to say it, I guess, but this Disney Sea Park exposition continues to demonstrate just how cheap the U.S. Disney Company's thinking was when they designed and built "Disney's California Adventure"(DCA). I will grant that the Grand Californian Hotel bespeaks of elegance and is indeed a quality facility (I stayed there the week of Labor Day, 2001). However, DCA is *not* a worthy complement to Disneyland (although Disneyland itself needs much, much more attention these days--another topic<ahem>). Oh, well, let us hope for the best, and for improvement in the Disney Company regarding their stewardship of Walt's philosophy/legacy.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz Now I am going to have to add on a couple extra days just to eat in all the restaurants at the Hotel!!! How sad!!!
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Thanks for the great work, Marc! (I still have to read posts 25 - 78 here) I appreciated all the pictures, every last one. I haven't any idea when I'll be able to travel there, but, thanks largely to your work, it is on my list of must do's. Sorry to hear you are about done with the tour. It's been great!
Originally Posted By cirque116 Thanks so much for the tour! My breath was taken away at the sight of the Spirits. I saw pictures of the rotunda before the park was open, but sadly there wasn't much detail in the picture. But now, with your tour, my wishes are fufilled! They're so exquisite and beautiful! The art and decor of the hotel and TDS are simply gorgeous! Oh, those Spirits...I hope I get to see TDS in real life one day. Once again, thank you Marc for making my day brighter!
