Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Ferret I know you weren't a big fan of California but you have to missing the weather out here right now. How are you handling the heat?<< The last couple weeks out here were a little crazy, with it hitting triple digits every day, but now that it's cooled down some (highs in the upper 80's/lower 90's) it's pretty nice. Of course it's hot, but it's summer; it's supposed to be hot. I'm also excited to have thunderstorms again! There's just something really primal about being able to stand there and watch nature's power all around you. In 6 years in California, I never saw anything that I would lable an impressive sorm; I think I only heard thunder/saw lightning 2-3 times in that entire period. While it can rain heavily at times in CA, it's more like heavy mist, since the raindrops are so small and it's rarely a part of a bigger storm system. Plus, it's that icky miserable cold rain that just ruins everyone's day. I was on the National Mall a couple week ago when the really big storm hit (I was without power for about 30 hours), so that was a little scary since there was no shelter nearby and tras, tree limbs, tents, and port-a-potties were blowing around, but it was a great "Welcome back!" storm! And I know it really does sound crazy when I say it, but I really did miss the humidity. There's nothing worse than waking up every morning with a hangover (regardless of whether or not you drank the night before) simply because you're in the desert. I do miss being able to stand in the shade to cool off significantly, but I'll survive just fine without that trick!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I think you're just jealous of all our humidity!<<< We also have WDW on this side of the land mass as well. Mix that with the heat and humidity and you've got yourself a party!
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance ^^^ And one I plan on learning from others mistakes and not making.
Originally Posted By Dreamerica Yes, WDW can be quite unpleasant during the summer months. All the heat and humidity makes lots of guests and cast members irritable. And don't forget those thunderstorms!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Come on guys, you're making it sound like it's the same as stepping into hell. It's not all that bad. There are no constant thunderstorms but it is hot and humid. That's why god invented air conditioning. I went to DL only once and that was the first week of October...the temperature was 106. Couldn't even touch the hand rails in the queues that had exposure to the sun. That wasn't exactly comfortable. That said...I only go to WDW in the late fall, winter and early spring.
Originally Posted By Dreamerica There's lots of times when Florida's weather is absolutely beautiful for months and months. Summer just isn't one of them.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Either the Autopia needs to go or it should be transformed into something worth standing in line for.<< On the rare occasion when I consider riding the Autopia, there always seems to be a long wait to get into those oversized go carts.
Originally Posted By YumaJohn We only go once every four years. As we were zooming in on the Monorail my daughter said "The line for Autopia is completely out of proportion to the ride." I was so proud. (and glad to not have to ride it)
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Unlike other attractions that can send out empty vehicles when the line dies down, Autopia needs to have a guest in every single car. If the line starts to get short at the end of the night, they'll close down a lane, or begin to take cars off of a lina, to maintain the constant flow of guests. Of course, it is relatively slow loading at all hours, but it operates with an entirely different mindset than the other attractions in the park, where clearing the queue can be a good thing.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance ""The line for Autopia is completely out of proportion to the ride." haha how old is she?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Glad to hear that you're happy Ferret. I was in DC once in August and it was 103. There was this enormous thunderstorm that swept through the area and the temperature dropped about 20 degrees. The sky was so beautiful afterward.
Originally Posted By YumaJohn And she made the same observation about Dumbo, the Nemo subs, and most of the Fantasyland dark rides. She felt that RSR may or may not be worth the wait but no ride is worth sacrificing that much vacation for one ride. As I said before I am very proud of her.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "She is eleven, almost twelve. " That's cute coming from an eleven year old!
Originally Posted By tashajilek Why all the hate for Autopia? i know it's not the best ride, but it can still be relaxing and a tad fun at times.I like to ride during the fireworks and when no ones looking i might hit my husbands car a little. If anyone isnt pleased with DL's Autopia then you should really try WDW's version and you will really see how DL's is like a million times better. If any version should go first it should be the one at WDW.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Tasha you said Autopia can be a TAD fun AT TIMES. Wouldn't it be better if they removed it and put something that was WAY fun ALL THE TIME?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'd never thought about riding during the fireworks. If you time it right so that it actually works, that would be pretty cool! I've ridden Big Thunder during the fireworks a couple times, and it's a lot of fun to try and keep your eyes on the sky. I bet that seeing it from Autopia is pretty neat then too!
Originally Posted By tashajilek ^^^ Yea fireworks is really a great time to be driving Autopia and BTMM is cool too. What would be fun that people with small children could enjoy? i think most of Fantasyland is pretty boring and only ride some of the attraction once every few years. If they are going to put a Indy or RSR type ride in then i would say go ahead.
