Originally Posted By ssWEDguy TDLFAN -- If you and I ever got to be in charge, they would remember us. What do you figure our chances are? Say -- I'll be at both the Tues and Weds Halloween fireworks previews at the MK this week. I like to be near the popcorn stand at the 7pm castle hub position. Watch for me. I'll be using a tripod. (Like that helps, right?) riverted -- I'm still hoping to meet up with you on the 'Share A Dream' parade and Julie Andrews. Her intro brings back great memories when I hear it at the 3pm parade start.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>What do you figure our chances are?<< Just as good a the chinese remembering Mao.
Originally Posted By nats30 Why do you criticize the old timers who remember WDW the way it used to be. I still love the place even though maintenance is not good. In the old days if someone dropped a piece of paper it was picked up immediately. All the light bulbs were lit on the buildings on Main Street before the parade. In Birmbaum,s guide they used to tell how WDW was always freshly painted. The monorail seats were never torn. As I said before, I love the place and everytime I go I stay for at least ten days and spend quite a few thousand dollars. I think I and everyone else should get their moneys worth.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I guess most people feel they still get their money's worth since they are lured to visit WDW based on those glossy ads they print and the fake (old footage) videos they give away for free. >>Who?<< Mao Tse Tung? The chinese leader.. Never mind, bad joke.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Mao Tse Tung? The chinese leader.. Never mind, bad joke. << As was my "Who?" response.
Originally Posted By basas <<Why do you criticize the old timers who remember WDW the way it used to be.>> Why do people criticize the people who think it is better than ever now? Thinking that, they obviously must be un-educated and wrong. Perhaps you did enjoy it more 10 years ago, but perhaps others enjoy it more now, because 10 years ago, Philharmagic, Test Track, Mission:Space, Soarin', DtD West Side, Fantasmic!, Wishes, Illuminations 2000,Blizzard Beach, etc.etc. didn't exist! I’m not saying I support either one of those scenarios but I think everyone should be perfectly allowed to voice their opinion without being told how they’re being ‘ripped off’, and should choose to visit somewhere else.
Originally Posted By Labuda I just can't quite grasp the concept of spending thousands of dolalrs a year (year after year) on something that you think isn't worth it...
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I'm with you, basas. We should celebrate each experience for what it is and what it brings to us. Comparing it to some other time or place isn't necessary to enjoy the current event, especially if that comparison tends to diminish it. Think of it. To be told "Wow! That really was great! But -- it was even better when I saw it at Disneyland!" Even if it's true, all that does is say "I saw it better than you," and lets some of the air out of it. I'd rather say it this way -- "Wow! That MGM Fantasmic really was great! I especially liked the scene with ...., didn't you?" Then I might add "If you ever get to Disneyland, be sure to see the original Fantasmic show there. It's got features that you'll love that didn't make it into this show."
Originally Posted By kennect Serious question amid this talk...Did anyone that was around when Disney opened in Fl. ever dream or even think it could become the the monster it has?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy By the way -- I DO like the transformational effect of presenting Fantasmic at DL on the Rivers of America. And the most excellent use of both the Mark Twain AND the Columbia. However, I do not like the "intimacy" of too many people in such a small space for too long a time. People line up and stake a spot way too early in order to get the "best" seats. And they can be rude. The Studios stadium seating may not be as intimate. I prefer to think of it as being better engineered for a large audience experience. A well-done compromise. As for people who get up to leave before the end, that happens just about anywhere. People leave before the 9th inning is over, once the two-minute warning is given, right after communion. Me, I sit through the credits. The teenagers who come in and do a cursory popcorn sweepup at the movie theater are gone again before I get up to go.
Originally Posted By basas <<By the way -- I DO like the transformational effect of presenting Fantasmic at DL on the Rivers of America. And the most excellent use of both the Mark Twain AND the Columbia.>> Exactly my views. It is very neat to see just plain looking attractions (during the day) come to life at night in such a way...and DL's Fantasmic definitely has some features that leave you with the ‘that was so cool!’ type of attitude. But I just don’t see how you can call MGM’s boring. I can see liking one over the other, certain features in one of the other, but both are still pretty amazing and great shows. To call it ‘awful’, or ‘dreadful’ or whatever is not fair IMO.
Originally Posted By basas <<As for people who get up to leave before the end, that happens just about anywhere. People leave before the 9th inning is over, once the two-minute warning is given, right after communion. >> My biggest annoyance is the huge crowd of people who try to 'sneak out' after Spectro, but before Wishes leaving CM’s yelling for “EVERYONE WATCHING THE FIREWORKS- STEP ONTO THE SIDEWALK!â€â€¦ I mean...if you're going to stay for the parade, you might as well stay for the fireworks.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I'd rather say it this way -- "Wow! That MGM Fantasmic really was great! I especially liked the scene with ...., didn't you?"<< I am sorry but that would be a hypocritical statement if the guest really didn't care much for MGM's version. I could never be cover my true feelings in such fashion just to satisfy others' feelings on the matter.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>if you're going to stay for the parade, you might as well stay for the fireworks<< You'd think that at $60+ per day, people would be in less of a hurry to get out of the MK or WDW altogether.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<You'd think that at $60+ per day, people would be in less of a hurry to get out of the MK or WDW altogether.>> You've never been there with a kid have you? ;-)
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Me? No. You would not pay me enough to go to any Disney park with brats in tow. But aren't you parents always making such a big deal about how much fun it is to see your kids running around and enjoying themselves at WDW?? So what gives?
Originally Posted By basas <<Me? No. You would not pay me enough to go to any Disney park with brats in tow. But aren't you parents always making such a big deal about how much fun it is to see your kids running around and enjoying themselves at WDW?? So what gives?>> What isn't fun is waiting in line for 75 minutes at Ariel's Grotto...oh wow...for a 10 second visit at that!
