Originally Posted By davewasbaloo MPierce - come on over to the Paris board and we'll talk. It depends what you are looking for. Check out www.disneylandparis.co.uk for starters. Personally we now prefer to stay at the Holiday Inn and MArriott Vacation Club now, but on site we love the Hotel New York, Sequoia Lodge and Disneyland Hotel in that order.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 interesting view from someone who would know on the bigger is better - really didn't know that ? Now when I look at my wifes relatives in Ireland and England - some reasons they love to come to Florida to meet us is : If they have not been there before - fascination with what 90 or 100 degrees feels like, a notion that there are beaches to try and tan ( in their case burn immediately)- even in Orlando, and for a few of her raltives, some real fascination with alligators --( really ! ) - One of the first thing a few of her cousins wanted to do when they met us was see an alligator. Do they not have them in UK zoos ? Or maybe my wifes relatives just need to get out more.
Originally Posted By Mickey4President I'm sorry to hear about Patrick. I hope he is doing much better now, and I will keep him and your family in our prayers. On a happier note, congrats on the up coming trip. I made a deal with my DH that we get to go every other year to WDW. We go every even year, so I am planning trips for Sept/Oct 2008, and July 2010. Also while your there, take the time to do something special for each other. Have a magical trip!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Alligators are very rare in Europe due to climatic differences and the infrastructural support costs. Same with bears (most are Russian) not even Polar, and there are only 3 pandas in the whole of Europe (Berlin and Vienna). No Bison, skunks, or cougars. In fact the wildlife is one of the things I miss the most from home (except snakes). In fact the biggest wild animal in the UK is deer.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo But what I think Sarah meant is bigger is not always better. We both would rather go to DL or DLP (and in my case even Legoland Windsor) than the MK.
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo <<Basically the problem for most Europeons is that Bigger is better and who cares about theming or Quality as long as they can go on rides the whole of there holiday.>> Yes badly phrased. Basically the problem for most Europeons is that THEY feel Bigger is better and dont care about theming or Quality as long as they can go on rides the whole of there holiday. Notice I say THEY not WE.
Originally Posted By bloona We all like different things, lol. I do love bigger when it comes to theme parks (and food portion sizes!) and the theming blows me away in the Orlando parks. I would go to DLP if money was no option, as a seperate short break. I want two weeks of theme parks though. I want the magic that Orlando gives me. I loved Disneyland too.We had a week in Los Angeles in 1991 followed by a week in Las Vegas, and I cant wait to return.But we're waiting until the kids are older for that. Sat listening to the Tapestry of Nations tune. I miss that. Thanks for the well wishes all. I cant wait.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "...and the theming blows me away in the Orlando parks." Hmmm, my last comment on the matter. The theming of DLP makes the MK feel like Flamingoland in comparison. I am sure you will have a great time anyway. Wish we were going.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Sat listening to the Tapestry of Nations tune. I miss that.< Make sure you see IllumiNations in Epcot, then hang around a bit after the show. They play the entire track from Tapestry as walk-out music. It's really cool to stroll around the World Showcase while this incredible track plays over the lagoon!
Originally Posted By bloona ^^^ ooooooooooh I didnt realise that, is it a new thing , or did I miss it before?
Originally Posted By MPierce Thanks Dave I will take your advice. >> Make sure you see IllumiNations in Epcot, then hang around a bit after the show. They play the entire track from Tapestry as walk-out music. It's really cool to stroll around the World Showcase while this incredible track plays over the lagoon! << Also a great time to have a night cap while you take a leisurely stroll around the World Showcase Lagoon. The crowds are shoving their way to the exit so the WS is almost deserted. I don't know how long they have been playing that theme, but it's the perfect way to top off a great evening at Epcot.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<They play the entire track from Tapestry as walk-out music. It's really cool to stroll around the World Showcase while this incredible track plays over the lagoon!>>> And while you're listening to it, try to visualize the way it was. Wonder if they'll bring it back for the decades?? Hint, hint.
Originally Posted By danyoung They've been using the Tapestry music for walk-out ever since the parade was in effect, so I'd say since 1999 or so. And I completely agree with spending time in the World Showcase after the show. Once the crush of the crowd abates, you'll have a Disney park practically to yourself!
Originally Posted By bloona I love to stay for the night time shows, but hate the pushing and shoving that happens afterwards. Especially after Wishes waiting to get on the Ferryboat. Think we will try out the buses this time so we can avoid that wait for that (and wait for the bus instead..lol). For me it zaps the magic Ive just experienced right out.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 We avoid the rush to leave at MK by stopping for Coke and fries at Casey's. Then wander through the stores. Very relaxing for us. Also if there are 2 parades at night, go on rides during the first one, and watch the second, again less crowds.
Originally Posted By bloona I will have to chill out after the fireworks, its a good tip. Thanks all for that.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I agree with bobbelee. We always stop and wander through the stores for a while after the fireworks, or we'l grab an ice cream or a snack from the bakery and just wait for the initial rush to pass. It makes a world of difference. Waiting for the second parade also makes an enormous difference. The second parade is probably 75% less crowded than the first parade.
Originally Posted By bloona I think there will be one parade when we go. Usually around 3pm isnt it? They had spectromagic there too the last time we went ofcourse (last May) Im really excited about Pop Century resort now after reading up on it more today.
