Originally Posted By Lewis Goofy danyoung <<Oh my lord! I thought we beat this kind of talk out of you the last time, LG! Relax - quit sounding like a brochure or a Disney promotional hack, and you might have a better chance of people taking you seriously. But hey, good to see you back, buddy!!!<< Thanks danyoung and I will try not to sound like a Disney PR person.
Originally Posted By Lewis Goofy <<Definitely, O-D'd on pixie-dust and Disney PR spin. It would only be scary if I actually believed that you believed it. I think you belong on Maelstrom ...<< I don't question your opinion so why question mine? I might not agree with your opinion but I would never question what you post is not what you believe. I believe everything I post or I would not waste my time to post it. I am not a negitive person and I find the positive in most situations especially when it comes to WDW.
Originally Posted By Lewis Goofy <<Ok, I love WDW, and I love my DVC etc etc but the same level of service off grounds -- let's for the sake of argument say Four Seasons - my faves -- as at Disney Moderate. What planet and alternate timedimension have I entered. I always ( except first trip in 1972) have stayed on grounds and there is a lot of subtle stuff that goes with that, and now as a DVC member of course I stay on grounds and love it...but better than the best out there at any cost ? Yikes ! I expect this from LG as some type of mind control has happened there ( and LG I am not trying to rip you -- heck I am a Cub fan and every freakin' year a part of me believe's this will be the year -- so I am not throwing stones - I have a view of the baseball world that is horribly skewed) - but c'mon people let's let a little reality sneak in. << vbdad55 I was thinking the Ritz Carlton in Orlando compared to Disney resorts. The Ritz Carlton use to be my Hotel of choice but ever since they were bought by the Marriott there service has gone down. I now stay at the Four Seasons when possible. I was married at The Ritz in Orlando and will not go back. Although I do go to Norman's as it is one of the best restaurants in Orlando. IMO you can get the same service at any Disney morderate or better as at the Ritz. Also I think the food is better at the GF club then at the Ritz club.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 LG, I 'm sure not going to argue about a Marriott, I used to be a Marriott Rewards member -- but have switched to Embassey Suite on business --(Hilton) - much better service.
Originally Posted By Lewis Goofy <<Oh, give me a break! Yeah, it's different, but WDW is not better than all. I'd pick a weeklong stay at the Grand Californian over a week at any of the WDW resorts. And I'm a MUCH more frequent visitor to WDW than I am DL.<< Please the Grand Californian can not even compare to the Grand Floridian, Poly, AKL, Wilderness Lodge, Cotemporary and on and on. Disneyland resorts can not even compare to what WDW has to offer. IMO.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "Please the Grand Californian can not even compare to the Grand Floridian, Poly, AKL, Wilderness Lodge, Cotemporary and on and on. Disneyland resorts can not even compare to what WDW has to offer. IMO." Each to their own. Personally I prefer the Grand Californian to the Grand Fla, Poly and Contemporary by far. I find it equal to Wilderness Lodge - but with a better location and restaurants, and I'll give you my opinion of AKL after I stay there later this year. I do agree that the DLH, Paradise Pier Hotel and Disneyland Paris Hotels (with the exception of the Hotel New York) pale in comparison to the WDW hotels though. Have you stayed at the Grand Californian?
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire <<I don't question your opinion so why question mine? I might not agree with your opinion but I would never question what you post is not what you believe. I believe everything I post or I would not waste my time to post it. I am not a negitive person and I find the positive in most situations especially when it comes to WDW.>> Because some people just feel as if their opinion is the right one, no matter what anyone has to say, despite the fact that it is merely an opinion only.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Now my take on things... I love WDW resorts. I believe you arer not truly taking a vacation to WDW unless you stay on property. There are things I do dislike. like depending on transportation. If we are staying at an All Stars resort, then we usually drive ourselves to the park. You get free parking anyways!! I also think it depends on the resort. I did not care for the Beach Club but love the Contemporary (and im comparing two deluxe resorts here too). But yes, I do think that WDW resorts spoil you, and when youre on vacation, you deserve to be spoiled!
Originally Posted By danyoung >Please the Grand Californian can not even compare to the Grand Floridian, Poly, AKL, Wilderness Lodge, Cotemporary and on and on. Disneyland resorts can not even compare to what WDW has to offer. IMO.< Now that, LG, was a well stated opinion, and can be argued as such. When you say something like "There is nothing to compare to the sheer magic of the magnificense of the world class resorts that you can only find when you book your entire vacation at a WDW resort", then it's kinda hard to take! (OK, I made up that quote, but you get the drift.
Originally Posted By goofy47 (I also think it depends on the resort. I did not care for the Beach Club but love the Contemporary (and im comparing two deluxe resorts here too). But yes, I do think that WDW resorts spoil you, and when youre on vacation, you deserve to be spoiled!) I agree with you(BlazesOfFire)If your at WDW on vacation you stay on property to enjoy the whole package... All of the resorts are themed and it's what it's all about.. know one is saying there aren't better hotels then Disney's but your there for your Disney vacation, so enjoy what they have to offer...
Originally Posted By goofy47 (Of course. Too bad they have allowed other aspects of WDW get spoiled.) I guess that's your opinion huh!! I totally disagree...
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I like it all, no complaints here. I want to camp at the Ft. Wilderness Campground but my wife, she ain't havin; it. When I was a kid we satyed at a campground down in Orlando somewhere called Jellystone, is it still there? Anyone know?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <10,000 posts? Do you get money for that? < Maybe should be LP milestone pins -- like at Millionaire
Originally Posted By Labuda "10,000 posts? Do you get money for that? " Nope, but you get a Golden Doobie for being the first to 20,000! lol
Originally Posted By goofy47 (I want to camp at the Ft. Wilderness Campground but my wife, she ain't havin; it. ) We've stayed at most of the resorts, but wifey feels the sameway (No Woods For Her)... but from what I hear, the cabins are luxurious with maid service and all the benefits of the regular Disney resorts... Or are you talking Tent?? Then I'm with her... No way...
Originally Posted By disneydad109 I would have never given considered staying off site until my families last trip (see my post under trip reports if you care too. } after our December experance I don't know if it is worth the money. I wasted way too much money to be as ill treated both at the GF and upon our return home. Next time I will try to save some money I think.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>10,000 posts? Do you get money for that?<< No, just a lot of aggraviation from newbies who are blindsided by the "magic". >>I believe you arer not truly taking a vacation to WDW unless you stay on property.<< I wonder how many of you would actually feel this way if Disney had not made it so conveniently cheap to stay on property with their economy Star and Pop hotels. >> some people just feel as if their opinion is the right one, no matter what anyone has to say, despite the fact that it is merely an opinion only.<< And TDR rules.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>When I was a kid we satyed at a campground down in Orlando somewhere called Jellystone, is it still there? Anyone know?<< Jellystone Campground closed many years ago and is not longer there. It was located next to I-4 close by the intersection of i-4 and the BeelLine Expressway, just minutes from Sea World. The empty area where the campground sat is still there but they have built lots of Time Share condos, Hospital and Post office in that area in the past 2 decades, so the area looks a bit different now, especially because of the newly improved access road into that area...it's now much easier to drive through that area. Back then.. to access Jellystone Campground, you had to drive down to Sand Lake Rd, and turn into Turkey Lake Road and drive to Jellystone. But there was no outlet from Turkey Lake back then. Hope that refreshes your memories...
