Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I plan on buying some stock, soon, just to say I am a shareholder. Who needs D23 when you have THAT? LOL.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Don't expect to live off of the dividends. Right now the stock is worth about 6 times what I paid for it. But for people buying now???? What will it be worth in 10-20 years. But it feels nice to say you own a piece of the mouse.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>But it feels nice to say you own a piece of the mouse.<<<< That's honestly the only reason I want one. LOL.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Sanity appears to be relative, after all, in addition to being a history teacher i am an AP holder that lives 4735 miles away from the entrance on World Drive. However, this may mean i can visit next year and not have to buy any tickets, does that help your stock? ------------------\ I live 1200+ miles away as an Ap and I thought I was wacky-- but I did get two trips on my last AP --( and two trips on the Tables in Wonderland card as well-- it did feel awfully good.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 interesting observations --I've been home for about 2 weeks now after 14 days in WDW & Vero...heads down trying to catch up at work then I will post my obs as well...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 1. The parks were PACKED!!!, >> yep was jammed when we were there also - rides like Toy Story Mania were 120 minute plus waits -- had to plan well for parks like AK-- some rode Everest right way and others headed to Safari's to get fastpasses- then as soon as available got FP's for Kali -- then could relax and enjoy park restof the day. attraction. 3. How does no one get injured getting on the Haunted Mansion from the huge bottleneck emerging from the stretch rooms? >> better question is how haven't I slapped someone for talking loudly thru the entire pre show and acting the fool ? 4. Loved seeing Captain Eo but could not hear the pre-show as an otherwise enchanting south American tour group were cheering and clapping each other. Does anyone know If i can get the pre-show anywhere? >> South American groups were EVERYWHERE -- huge. Some of the same line cutting nonsense however I did notice one thing- they do not seem to use FP much - but boy when they get in line - en masse - the standby times go thru the roof 5. Star Wars fans are cool. >> we know 6. Jim, the Main Street Piano player, is a legend and was there when I first visited in 1987, great guy and very friendly. Allowed me to play the final notes from 'Now is the Time', something of a geek's dream. >> had my yearly hotdog with kraut while listening to the piano man -- except for having to keep the ducks at bay out there- very enjoyable 7. The cast throughout the world were fantastic and without exception much more cheerier and helpful than in 2008. >> would have to say I absolutely agree with this -- good skippers on JC- very very good ghost hosts ( more females than males now it seems) - and very helpful in general everywhere 8. 20% off merchandise was a great money saver and allowed me to spend a great deal. I hear rumours that these kind of deals are stopping soon? those were nice coupons and glad they didn't restrict out things like vinylmations - much better @ $8 than $10 each 9. Jungle Cruise remains excellent, well done to all skippers for making lame jokes funny. Anyone doubting what a hard job that is, jut go on the train at Busch Gardens and listen to the narrator there who got giraffes and Zebras confused and failed to read his script properly. >> also had the BEST Kilamanjaro safari's guide ever this year- now talk about a tough job, they actually have to drive as well.. but the JC skippers this year were very good too 10. I could do a better job at Spaceship Earth than Dame awful Dench, if they are lookin for another English narrator. >> sad to agree and I really like her- love the 'As Time goes By ' series that was on BBC -- yet SSE narration leaves me flat- but redo was excellent 12. Downtown Disney has lost its soul a bit with PI now closed, what is happening down there? >> got surveryed twice while down there- and once after I got home on Downtwon Disney - obviously they know it is souless now as well 13. Bring back El Rio del Tiempo, as much as I love Donald! >> will disagree here- like the DOnald additional but neither show is great 14. Great to see Postcards comig back into some of the attractions (i.e.) Dinosaur, Seas with Nemo. >> missed that - interesting
Originally Posted By vbdad55 15:From my hotel room on Idrive, Universal and IOA looked like WalleyWorld. >> stayed on grounds - OKW - but did drive past the crowds headed to IOA - just another reason we decided to put that on hold 16. Can there be anything better than spending your birthday in WDW, I have now done that twice in 08 and this year, truly blessed. >> anniversaries are nice also- places like Cali Grill do a nice job with little extras... 17. Off Kilter were great, but why do they ignore Canada's huge scottish heritage and play cliche Irish songs?, As an Anglo-Irishman myself it gets a little tiring hankering for the old country. >> like, but prefer British Invasion- although I must say this years group ( not sure who changed) seemed a little weaker 18. Decided that the French and Chinese films in Epcot are really quite impressive. --Also like Norways which most people skip 19. The Writer's Store in HS serves a fantastic carrot cake cookie, an alliterative nightmare but great taste. >> note to add to list of to do's
Originally Posted By libertysquare76 >> better question is how haven't I slapped someone for talking loudly thru the entire pre show and acting the fool ? Could not agree more, had a few narrators (other than the late Mr Frees of course), v annoying!. Whilst on the subject of the Mansion- the sound system was up at theproper volume and a cast member called Jarvis made the experience on a coupl of occasions, reminded me of the old Magic Kindom experience.
