Originally Posted By -em So tonight I braved the MK for the fireworks and afterwards was caught in the sea of traffic that instead of going down Main Street we were directed all the way though Tomorrowland around Buzz to the backside of Main Street (or Park 1) not too uncommon for large crowds (esp with the MSEP step off 45 min after fireworks) but what amazed me was how not "just keep walking" they made it. All the missing Main Street/Hub benches were back there along with plenty of vendors both food and merch- Encouraging people to stick around and very few guidelines on where you could and couldn't go... Not a fan of using that space anyway but I understand why they do- but I really didn't like seeing it used like it was- Get people through not encourage them to linger there
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Didn't go on that side...I'm guessing that's the one with the parking lot?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 That's really disgusting, Em. But I can already hear the 'splanations by Phil's team 'they're backstage anyway, what if they want a drink?' ... and 'if they're going to buy a Coke, what's wrong with selling them a Nightastic tee or July 4th vinylmation?' Of course, letting guests wander backstage opens all sorts of bad possibilities, but I'm guessing those issues aren't a concern to TDO ... and I do believe they wouldn't need to use those areas IF they simply staffed the park adequetly during holidays like this ... even if you made folks walk to say the exit by going all the way to the back of the park first. I just saw fireworks on Fort Lauderdale Beach, which also provides great views of cities up and down the coast. Didn't get the great Disney music, but the pyro was right up there. Very nice. And the night didn't cost a thing until I decided to stop for a late dinner. Can't say I miss being at WDW for the 4th ... but I can say I miss being at DL ... last 4th there was either 2005 or 2007 (honestly can't recall).
Originally Posted By -em >>Didn't go on that side...I'm guessing that's the one with the parking lot?<< Yup behind Confectionary et all- >>And the night didn't cost a thing until I decided to stop for a late dinner.<< Total spent today was 4.25 as I succumbed to Dole Whip temptation so more than usual
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Total spent today was 4.25 as I succumbed to Dole Whip temptation so more than usual >> My dinner wasn't much pricier than your Dole Whip! But need to save my pennies ... I've heard there may be a pin sale coming up soon! ;-)
Originally Posted By dshyates I watched the fireworks from the beach at the Poly. I ate dinner off-prop before going to The World. I did buy 2 Mai Tais at the Poly. The show was great. The traffic leaving wasn't. On the topic of having guests linger backstage, par for the course for Disney these days. I am not at all surprised. Show quality < merchendising oppertunity.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I did buy 2 Mai Tais at the Poly.>> I had a two Mai Tais at home this afternoon while watching a tropical downpour and pretending I was in Hawaii!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Total spent today was 4.25 as I succumbed to Dole Whip temptation so more than usual <<< That's not temptation, that's just instinct, em. ;-) I could go for a nice float now...
Originally Posted By -em >>The show was great. The traffic leaving wasn't. << Agreed and I even stalled a bit- Took the 'rail to TTC then switched to the Epcot 'rail- Watch the mid to end of illuminations+tag on the 'rail platform then back to the TTC from the TTC it took 1.5 hrs till I was home. Nuts- Guess thats what I get for not cheating on parking. The last row of the MK lot
Originally Posted By MPierce Pretty smart of Mickey clogging up the exits so more people will stop, and spend more money.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Total spent today was 4.25 as I succumbed to Dole Whip temptation so more than usual << Money well spent.
