Originally Posted By sjhym333 I headed out to the MK yesterday afternoon with my FP+ in hand. Here are some observations from the day: 1) The inside of Small World can use a good paint job. Some AA figures were missing (though I doubt most people noticed) but there were places where it was obvious that paint had chipped away. 2) Strollers!!! When did the idea of an umbrella stroller go away? When our kids were young the strollers were small and easy to push and fold in a hurry. Everywhere you go people are lugging strollers the size of RV's. Why? I watched a guest get mad because the CM closed the gate and sent a ride vehicle because it took the guy so long to collapse the stroller. They take up a lot of space, people are careless when they push them and they are everywhere. 3) The Mine Train looks great with all the walls down. There was a press event going on and the whole area was closed at 5pm and the trains weren't running but I am looking forward to riding it. 4) Haunted Mansion was down for the entire time we were there. Technical problems we were told. Was surprised since the Haunted Mansion tends to be one of the most reliable attractions around. 5) The park was fairly uncrowded and it was nice to be able to get around without herds of people around. 6) Say what you want about FP+. It is a great system (though they just opened the Mine Train FP's beginning May 28 and it crashed the system). We made FP reservations the day before and got everything we wanted (we don't do character greets). We got to the park earlier then expected and from the MDE App I was able to move all 3 of our reservations earlier. It was easy and convenient. There seemed to be less Kiosk locations then before at least to my eye. It was a nice afternoon and evening in the parks.
Originally Posted By dizneed << 2) Strollers!!! When did the idea of an umbrella stroller go away? When our kids were young the strollers were small and easy to push and fold in a hurry. Everywhere you go people are lugging strollers the size of RV's. Why? I watched a guest get mad because the CM closed the gate and sent a ride vehicle because it took the guy so long to collapse the stroller. They take up a lot of space, people are careless when they push them and they are everywhere. >> Strollers are indeed getting bigger but it's their "pushers" that are getting more, audacious? But, if you want real audacity try a meal at a Value Resort food court!! We stayed at the POP Century last September. Wow, talk about not caring or respecting other people! << 6) Say what you want about FP+. It is a great system (though they just opened the Mine Train FP's beginning May 28 and it crashed the system). We made FP reservations the day before and got everything we wanted (we don't do character greets). We got to the park earlier then expected and from the MDE App I was able to move all 3 of our reservations earlier. It was easy and convenient. >> I agree, it was very user friendly, very easy to use. Totally love MDE!! I'm glad you enjoyed your day.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I agree that the stroller parking lots are insane, especially at MK. I was watching an old video of Epcot from the 80's, and there were some strollers parked around a planter. Despite the area being very busy with guests (several outdoor switchbacks in the overflow queue), all of the strollers fit next to the planter without blocking the walkway. Compared with the huge strollers in use today (and by much older kids, so there are more relative to the overall number of guests in the park) it was barely noticeable I wonder if Disney would consider implementing some sort of size requirements for strollers in the parks. I know they'd never do it, but it would be great if they required that guests use Disney's strollers (for free or a very small fee) to help keep things under control. Of course, right now Disney's strollers are among the biggest and a part of the problem rather than a solution
