Originally Posted By jacobsmom Does anyone know if the viewing from Rose and Crown for Illumination is very good? I hope we get a table outside.
Originally Posted By ladypirate Epcot for sure, unless you like looking at posters with all the weirdos on ABC. Such as Regis,Ripa, Diane Sawyer and the rest.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 ^^^lol. That is true. Regis does seem to flash that creepy smile in every corner of the park. I've heard that the outdoor seating at Rose & Crown is a great viewing place, but, as such, it's always very crowded, so be sure to be there in plenty of time to get a good table!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<<It goes to prove WDW has something for everyone.>>> Exactly! But everything isn't for everybody. We all love Disney parks, but our reasons and favorites vary.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 ^^^That's one of the best things about the Disney parks, WDW in particular, and what keeps my family going back over and over again. The thrill seekers in the group can ride Tower of Terror, and then we can get off and walk right into a wonderful live musical performance of Beauty and the Beast.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb If your friend last went to MGM 15 years ago, she doesn't have a real sence of what the park is like. Other than the addition of Rockin' Roller Coaster and ToT, the park has really gone down hill. Everything that was "movie studio" about the place is pretty much gone. (The Great Movie Ride is still great tho) I also vote for EPCOT, my thrill seeking boy loves it there.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose why not just upgrade one day to the park hopper? that way you can check out some of MGM.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome It is very likely you'd not get a patio table for Illuminations, even if you timed it right. I'd eat somewhere first, then watch Illuminations elsewhere.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl I didn't like Illuminations the first time I saw it. I wasn't "disappointed". I wasn't "distracted". I just plain did not like it. Period. However, I have seen it several times sense, and each time I see it, I like it better. It is currently my favorite nighttime show at WDW. What may have done it was the poor viewing location. The first two times I saw it was in the France/UK area. The third time was in Germany. Once I saw it at the Extra Magic Hours 11:30 showing with no one but my party in my peripheral from Norway. I thought the difference was like night and day. The last time I saw it was between Mexico and International Gateway. It was incredibly crowded, but it was still a much better show then the one I saw in France. Moral of the story, see it somewhere good, or you may not like it.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Illuminations is the ultimate fireworks experience. Once you've seen Illuminations, you've seen it all. Any other fireworks show is superfluous.
Originally Posted By Mr X >>But I am biased as this place nearly gives my beloved DL and DLP a run for their money.<< Nearly? At one time, I would have said that Epcot was the greatest theme park ever created, bar none. Unfortunately, I don't care for the fact that they let it become so dated, AND the "improvements" are nothing of the kind imo...so now, though I still love it, it's not in the same league with DL (as Dave said) or DisneySea. Still love it though.
Originally Posted By mousermerf X - I think Epcot for a first-timer has plenty to put it up there with DL and DisneySea. Just imagine all the cool things about Epcot that you don't do because you've been so much.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Actually I have to admit. I can say I spent 5 days at Epcot one trip without getting board, and I still felt like I needed more time. I haven't really felt that way about DL or DLP to the same extent. Although I am always sad to leave.
Originally Posted By jacobsmom I noticed while looking at the park hours, "future world" and "world showcase" , have two differnt opening and closing times. Why is that? Aren't they in the same park? thanks
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl That is done as some sort of cost cutting effort left over from the early 2000s. World Showcase opens at 11, and the entire park is open until close (except Imagination, Living with the Land, The Circle of Life, Innoventions, and Universe of Energy That sounds like a lot, but the big rides like SSE(if it's not in rehab), Nemo, Soarin, Mission Space and Test Track stay open).
