Originally Posted By Mr X Dave, I need your phone number. Got your mail...you forgot to give me YOUR PHONE NUMBER (trust me, I can track it down if necessary ). Dave, send me your number, I need to call you so we can chat. DON'T MAKE ME COME TO ENGLAND, BRO!! I REALLY DON'T HAVE THE CASH RIGHT NOW!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo BTW - I thought I gave some really constructive, positive info early on in this thread.
Originally Posted By Mr X Dave, you did give some positive info, I read that. Please don't stop stop writing on LP, anyway. It was nice to talk to you!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks X. Given our discussion on and off line, I will stay on board (but temper some of my negativity ;-)
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I don't see why you should temper your negativity if you really feel it's necesary to bring your point across. As for you Mr. X... well, yes, you have tasted your own medicine I would guess. As for FGM, well...if other people's comments make such an impact then it's her loss, and tell her I said so. Like Davewasbaloo said before.. there are two major reasons why you should not skip WDW: DAK and EPCOT Center, both of which offer unique WDW-exclusive experiences... but to come this far and skip the MK and MGM (ooop's, DHS) would be sacrilegious. But I am not going to shy away from saying that coming to WDW will help you appreciate what you have in your own backyard a bit more...and if you want to take that in a negative way, then that is your prerrogative, but I think it's silly to do so. Even though I am talking about the things that may interest guests like you or danyoung the least...like cleanliness, politeness, CM efficiency etc etc etc. You and FGM will still *HAVE* a blast at WDW doing things that are not found at TDR and getting to catch up with what you have missed since your last visit. Hey! Even the new and improved HM promises to surpass expectations, and I for one would love to know your opinions about Wishes and MGM's (ooops!) Fantasmic, for example. Heck, I would even love to hear your thoughts on the much improved Sea World experience... but I am not sure if you will make it there...
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct .... The Pollyanna Speaks .... Mr X - Please keep in mind the time of year you are going - CHRISTMAS!!!! Even the most jaded with the WDW can't *help* but get excited at all the new decorations and offerings. I will tell you some of my favorite things to do around this time. TOUR THE RESORTS ... and see all the beautiful uniquely themed decorations is a joy. I always make time to visit the Gran Foridian to see the full size REAL gingerbread house and buy a cookie. Get up close to the MASSIVE Christmas tree to have a picture while pointing out the enormously silly ornaments (full size mirrors and round balls as big as basketballs. Just out front is an ole fassion chestnust roasting on an open file - FOR REAL. We grab a few CHESTNUTS a sroll the lobby. The Animal Kingdom Lodge has an African gingerbread village - the Boardwalk has a gingerbread carosel - and so on ... all the resorts are just beautiful. I like PORT ORLEANS French Quarters decorations a lot. Check out the balconies and guest room windows. You will see that people brought their own lights and mini-chrismas tress to decorate their rooms windows and balconies. It's so neat to see. One of my fav stays was in 99 at the Wilderness Lodge. We woke up Christmas day and found a stocking hung on our door filled with candy!! The room was in the center main lobby and I looked below to see families had gathered around the Christmas tree to open their presents. The lobby turned into one big play area as the kids - like on any Chistmas morning - opened their toys and played. It was really moving. THE PARKS - are also all done up with Christmas flare. Beautiful decorations all around with tree lighting ceramonies to boot. The EPCOT Winter arches always was a big hit for me (are the still there?). Spend time going "around the world" to see all the countries decorated with their traditions. Spend time with all the different countries santas and hear the unique stories of santa. Very Cool. The parks have tree lighting ceremonies and parades. The MK christmas parade is well done but I hear the one presented during the MICKEYS MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY is outstanding - well, at least for *us*. I hope you can take some time to enjoy the stroll the Osborne Lights - VERY well done. The snow falls, the music plays and you can grab some hot coca and cookies. It is a great time to go ... What else should you miss? All the stuff you said. Mission Space / EVEREST / the car stunt show / NEMO at Epcot / NEMO show at Animal Kingdom (see it TWICE) / Philharmagic / Check out the new effects on PIRATES / the new facade in Small World / RIDE the People mover / see CRUSH at EPCOT / LAUGH FLOOR (we liked it) / FANTASMIC / SPECTROMAGIC (still an AWESOME parade) / WISHES is very well done / ILLUMINATIONS from the sloped area at the end of the pathway from Future World that meets World Showcase / ALL of ANIMAL KINGDOM especially the Jammin parade (also *very* well done) / and so much more ... it is WDW !!!
Originally Posted By Mr X **Given our discussion on and off line, I will stay on board (but temper some of my negativity ;-)** Glad to hear it, and it was nice talking to you finally! (don't worry, you can be as negative as you feel like being...we're all there for ya!)
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Like Davewasbaloo said before.. there are two major reasons why you should not skip WDW: DAK and EPCOT Center, both of which offer unique WDW-exclusive experiences...*** True nuff! BUT...our plans have already been altered at this point (we work fast)...now it is THREE days in Orlando with family (a day trip to SeaWorld), coupled with a 5 day trip to Montreal (FGM has always wanted to see that city!).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN How come you are not there for me Mr X when I need to be negative, which I detest doing to be honest?.. And Pollyanna dear... you bring up great points in your post.. >>Mr X - Please keep in mind the time of year you are going - CHRISTMAS!!!! Even the most jaded with the WDW can't *help* but get excited at all the new decorations and offerings.<< But WAIT! Did you say "new" decorations for Xmas at WDW this year? Do you know something we don't? Or am I too expect new Xmas decor along with the new decor they already announced for their Halloween period?
Originally Posted By Mr X >>but I am not sure if you will make it there...<< SeaWorld is definite. Disney is cancelled. We're still considering a day trip to Universal though (probably the old park...not much for the little one to see at the new park).
Originally Posted By Mr X **How come you are not there for me Mr X when I need to be negative** Bullshit. I've been there for you TONS AND TONS AND TONS of times providing backup for your negativity. BUT, that was on threads about "how could the parks be better?"...not "hey, I'm excited about my vacation". Fair comment? If not, that's fine (since my naughy word is sure to be admined soon enough anyway lol). TDLFAN, can we expect to meet you and g-fan somewhere in Orlando IN ANY CASE? Perhaps SeaWorld? We surely hope so!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Disney is cancelled.<< See? now we know the real reasons of your gripe. FGM is calling the shots. LOL!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct << How come you are not there for me >> I am there for you my friend always !!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN *GASP* Such awful awful awful language. Go wash your mouth with soap now. This is a "Family" site, don't you know? >>TDLFAN, can we expect to meet you and g-fan somewhere in Orlando IN ANY CASE? Perhaps SeaWorld? We surely hope so!<< Well... I don't have an AP to Sea World but, in all fairness... I thought you said you wanted to have fun and not hang out with me before in this topic...did you not?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I am there for you my friend always !!<< I know you are Dennis dear, reason why I withstand your unfair assessment of World Bazaar.
Originally Posted By Mr X FGM ALWAYS calls the shots, TDLFAN. You didn't figure that out years ago? And Montreal is HER deal...Orlando is a family thing (so best to skip WDW anyway)... We are doing BOTH (AND Boston/Connecticut (wouldn't miss it!)/New York/Washington DC...so it's a full on "North American Tour"... minus DisneyWorld though (FGM over-ruled it thanks to TDLFAN's comments...PLUS she's sick of Disney anyway and none of my Florda family wants to go either)...the Florida fam is WAY happy about the SeaWorld idea though...TDLFAN, can you meet us there?
Originally Posted By Mr X **When you are staying with me in CT we can watch Christmas videos** Is that a requirement? By the way...do you and your better half have any interest in "getting away from it all" with us over those two months...for free? My Dad happens to own a little place up North and you're invited... <a href="http://www.hillwinds-lodge.com" target="_blank">http://www.hillwinds-lodge.com</a> Skiing optional, peace and quiet guaranteed.
