Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Just seeing the name Fawlty Towers gets me laughing. But I hated the Monty Python on tv, just too stupid for me. My children were addicted to it. At one point I think I knew every episode of Are you being served, by heart. Also loved Keeping up appearances and As time goes by. Oh that's right, I'm half English. You forgot (maybe on purpose) to mention my husband's favorite, Benny Hill.
Originally Posted By Fluppydogs Epcot has never been better or more vibrant.IMO. With the addition of Mission Space, Test Track and Soarin Future World was brought back to life. The World Showcase has some of the best dinning and shopping on property. The addition of Kim Possible will just make it better. And lets not forget the best nighttime show on property IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Whats not to like!
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Epcot has never been better or more vibrant.IMO. With the addition of Mission Space, Test Track and Soarin Future World was brought back to life. The World Showcase has some of the best dinning and shopping on property. The addition of Kim Possible will just make it better. And lets not forget the best nighttime show on property IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Whats not to like! << You must be walking around a completely different Epcot than the one I walked around back in January. With the vast cutbacks in entertainment there's now (unfortunately) not a lot to like with Epcot. Welcome to the LP WDW discussion forums. I certainly hope you enjoy yourself here, and participate as much as time permits.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> You forgot (maybe on purpose) to mention my husband's favorite, Benny Hill. << Any man who would fish in the Seven Seas Lagoon, using a hot dog from Casey's Corner while staying at the Poly, has to be a Benny Hill fan.
Originally Posted By Fluppydogs <<vast cutbacks in entertainment >> That is a little bit of an overstatement...just because they let go a couple performers who contracts were up that equates to vast cutbacks. Please...I see you do not mention at that same time they built Mission Space, Soarin and transformed the living seas.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^When did they build Mission Space, and upgrade the Living Seas. Sounds like you are living on past glory. I'm living on what I'm paying for today. If you consider the lack of street entertainment at Epcot just letting the contracts of a few performers expire. TWDC probably could use you on their management team. I'm talking about a Park I deeply love feeling lifeless to me for the first time ever. I refuse to settle for less while paying more.
Originally Posted By dshyates "Epcot has never been better or more vibrant" I couldn't disagree more. I haven't been since 2006, and at that point I thought it had the kenetic energy of roadkill.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<Any man who would fish in the Seven Seas Lagoon, using a hot dog from Casey's Corner while staying at the Poly, has to be a Benny Hill fan.>> Is that your way of saying he has no class?
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 My impression of so many Disney guests is that they are too busy rushing from one thrill ride to the next. They don't stop to smell the roses, they are not interested in stopping to watch street performers. Therefore the performers are not earning their keep. That is ruining it for us who do love to stop and enjoy. Maybe they'll stop for Flower Power, but not that many stop for the Living Statues, British Invasion, Jugglers, tumblers etc. We were there the week after Sept 11th. Noon time and we practically had WS to ourselves. We were walking around Italy, and the Masquerade troup came out, they performed only for the 5 of us, and one gdaugher was asleep. Talk about feeling special. At the same time I felt so bad for the performers to have only us to put on the show for.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Epcot has never been better or more vibrant.IMO. >> Ah ... new blood ... this could be fun! Question: when did you first visit Epcot?
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt << I felt so bad for the performers to have only us to put on the show for>> Not me! The lady let me try on her mask!
Originally Posted By juicer A freind and I are planning a trip to WDW next year (end of Feb. 2009) - Because it is so expensive, we have to plan this far in advance to save up. However, we are planning on staying at a moderate and getting the food plan. I'ts interesting even to myself that I want to go so bad - My last trip to WDW was 2007 - Had a great time. I am hoping they will have some deals going on then. It is very expensive - But worth it to me. At least for now - If the prices go up much more...I guess I need to find another place to go. Beware all you Disney Executives who are OKing these incredible price hikes - You are losing some incredibly loyal fans. Hopefully you care about that.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <<<Epcot has never been better or more vibrant.IMO. >> Ah ... new blood ... this could be fun! Question: when did you first visit Epcot? < Why didI just get a vision of Bruce from Nemo ?
Originally Posted By Fluppydogs <<The entrance reminds me of a Gulag>> The Monoliths were designed by John Hench...the same person who designed Spaceship Earth. They are great art and actually very beautiful. IMO.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> <<Any man who would fish in the Seven Seas Lagoon, using a hot dog from Casey's Corner while staying at the Poly, has to be a Benny Hill fan.>> Is that your way of saying he has no class? << That's my way of saying he not only has all the class he needs, but all the class in the World.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Ah ... new blood ... this could be fun! Question: when did you first visit Epcot? << Be gentle Spirit!
