Originally Posted By MPierce >> The Three Broomsticks has a GREAT Shepard's Pie. << I bet it cost less than Disney's. (If they still served it.)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 And I'm sorry, but as I've posted before VBDAD's baseball analogy holds no weight with me at all. I compare Disney to Disney and to other theme parks. ---------------- entertainment is entertainment...you are captive at the ballpark once the game begins justlike you are at an amusement park - except for a shorter duration ( usually)- so what bothers you about the analogy-- except possibly that DIsney - while outrageous in some prices, is not the most so ? the theme park world is very very limited for comparisons, but I can tell you museums here have very similar prices as well -- zoos a little bit cheaper but not bargains to be sure, and choices very limited
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Cubs fans are like roaches. They show up everwhere in mass when the Cubs play! kind of remind you of another group of fans ?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Some of them wearing Ariel two-piece bathing suits, body paint and tiaras. Scary, sick people ... ----- why I buy bleachers seats - with the fans out there , one doesn't stick out no mattter how 'different' --- just don't wear an opposing jersey or hat...last one I saw do that finally succumbed to the severes taunting by swinging at a group of liquored up cubs fans -- really was a mistake
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I only had the generic WL number. When I found out it wasn't really the front desk at the WL, I deleted it.>> I wonder if you can get connected via the main WDW switchboard number ... Em would know, I'm sure. I know at one point you could call and be connected virtually anywhere, but they frown on that nowadays so not sure.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> I used to be able to defend WDW with their food prices and that while they were high it was atleast good - Sadly can't say that much anymore... << <<That's what bothers me too Em. We use to look forward to eating at WDW. It was a big treat dining out every night of our trip. Now the food is no longer special. We only had one great meal on our last visit.>> I don't know if I had any 'great' meals on my visit last month (although after eating plenty on the cruise, food wasn't quite as important as usual). Had very good meals at Boma, Sanaa, Nine Dragons, Grand Flo Cafe and Kona Cafe. (yes, ate more on property than last few visits) Also, had a great meal for $2.50 ($5 with Coke) by utilizing the great fixings bar at Pecos Bill Cafe and some fries on a very late EMH night with a very special very sucky CM!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> You think I'd let you get a word in? well, since I'd be eating, maybe I would ... ;-) << <<I would be eating also, but that's never stopped me from talking. It just makes it a little harder to understand what I'm saying.>> I have been trying to understand you since we first 'met' here in the LP, buddy ... scary thing is, I actually think I almost do now! UGH!!!!!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<It's getting much better, though. I was pleased with the Rose and Crown this time around, and VERY pleased with the Plaza. >> Those are both good (and smart) choices for dining at their respective parks. Plaza is one of those places no one ever talks much about, but they have good sandwiches and salads and excellent desserts. Rose and Crown is tasty, if unspectacular, pub food. They recently made a big deal (press release and all) about their 'new' menu ... all they did was return some very old items (all good) and (of course) add another $1-2 per entree. I never feel raped when dining at either locale.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>Also, had a great meal for $2.50 ($5 with Coke) by utilizing the great fixings bar at Pecos Bill Cafe and some fries on a very late EMH night with a very special very sucky CM! << Did that for a afternoon snack... I technically had a salad. Don't judge.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Did you see anybody get English peas with their Fish, and Chips? Were they served on a plate rather than a basket from the carry-out next door? Was a Tennants beer less than $8.00 now? Could you get Shepards Pie again?>> Are you recalling a rather bad experience of mine at Rose and Crown 2-3 years ago? And, yes, Sheppards Pie is back on the menu. <<I'm stumped! Where is the Plaza?>> Take a right at ice crean shop and it's right next door as you're heading to the restrooms (Leo) or Noodle Terrace (always closed or serving chicken nuggets).
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Plaza is one of those places no one ever talks much about, but they have good sandwiches and salads and excellent desserts.<<< Their Philly Cheesesteak was one of the better ones have had. (You like your burgers, I like my Phillies.) If it's possible to make ADRs there during MVMCP, I think I will. If it's possible to do that, at this point. *glares at the AC*
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Plaza is one of those places no one ever talks much about, but they have good sandwiches and salads and excellent desserts.<<< Their Philly Cheesesteak was one of the better ones have had. (You like your burgers, I like my Phillies.) If it's possible to make ADRs there during MVMCP, I think I will. If it's possible to do that, at this point. *glares at the AC*
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I've had ice cream from the Ice Crea Parlor. Funny how I've probably walked by the Plaza hundreds of times, and never even noticed it. And they don't even sell beer in the MK, so I can't use that for an excuse.>> If you stop at the Tambu Lounge en route to MK then you can use it! MK is soooo much more magical when you have a buzz going!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<See i dont know WDW at all so when i go next year it will be all new. I will be renting a car for a few days but not to WDW to pat $14 bucks a day! see you stay in the park and pay a bit more, or $14 plus time to leave and come back.>> If you are staying at a WDW resort, parking is free everywhere. And regulars here can point you to the quickest and best places for much less expensive meals (both on and off property!)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 And I'm sorry, but as I've posted before VBDAD's baseball analogy holds no weight with me at all. I compare Disney to Disney and to other theme parks. ---------------- <<entertainment is entertainment...you are captive at the ballpark once the game begins justlike you are at an amusement park - except for a shorter duration ( usually)- so what bothers you about the analogy-- except possibly that DIsney - while outrageous in some prices, is not the most so ? the theme park world is very very limited for comparisons, but I can tell you museums here have very similar prices as well -- zoos a little bit cheaper but not bargains to be sure, and choices very limited>> I get around. Been to many theme parks, resorts, ball parks, museums, concerts etc. I still compare WDW dining to WDW Dining in the past and UNI/SW/off-site dining in the present. You and I agree on most things WDW-related, but I think you give them too much wiggle room on their food and beverage price points. I think part of that is your ballpark experiences and part is you live in a city with very pricey dining. (still waiting/whoring for his Cal Grill dinner!)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<why I buy bleachers seats - with the fans out there , one doesn't stick out no mattter how 'different' --- just don't wear an opposing jersey or hat...last one I saw do that finally succumbed to the severes taunting by swinging at a group of liquored up cubs fans -- really was a mistake>> Yeah, but Mrs. VBDAD says your big mistake was the time you came to the game covered only in ivy vines and wearing a DVC pin lanyard and princess tiara, while trying to convince the drunks to share pixie dust with you ... she said it took months for all your bruises to disappear. Very sad.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I just saw Dr. Nigel Channing on CBS ... with the Dyson vacuum cleaner dude. Love late night TV!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>I just saw Dr. Nigel Channing on CBS ... with the Dyson vacuum cleaner dude.<<< And Craig sang a verse of Supercalifradgilisticsexpealidocious.
