Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Walking the grounds at the Poly at 7AM, relaxing and invigorating at the same time.
Originally Posted By Ursula I'm not going to tell you because you'll all come and ruin it for me. But I assure you it does not involve the UnTiki Room Under New Management.
Originally Posted By DVC_Pongo The Secret Path in AK at WDW. Yes, it is still there, but barely. Another year or two and it will surely be gone forever.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Once you learn how to seperate yourself from the hustle, and bustle of the Parks. That's when you start to have a really good time.>> I think above all you just hit on the biggest reason I can still go to WDW and have a great time after all these years. Commando is for tourists, crazy people and fanbois.
Originally Posted By DVC_Pongo What absolutely KILLZ me, and I mean tears at my heart is that thing that we have ALL seen. A child, around 4 years old, just too young to walk all day, and just too old to be expected to sit in a stroller all day, on his first trip to WDW or DL. Mom and/or/either dad on a mission, Gotta do it ALL from open to close, around 4 in the afternoon, an extremely hot and tired child who missed his normal nap after lunch, Tempers flair, A little arm is squeezed and something nasty threat follows, then... Tears, frustration, sadness. Dumb ass parent(s).
Originally Posted By DAR I don't know sometimes I enjoy the husband and wife yelling at each other. Ah magical times at the happiest place on earth.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I can see folks wanting to squeeze every drop from the sponge. Some people might only visit WDW once in their lifetime...or once every 5-10 years due to economics. In those cases I understand the desire to "get it all in" and before I lived in Florida that is how I approached my visits. No more.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<Commando is for tourists, crazy people and fanbois.>> I agree wholeheartedly Spirit. I love just taking my time and enjoying the parks at a slow pace. If I miss something, I'll see it the next time I visit. For me, WDW is first and foremost a vacation. Running around the parks like my hair is on fire in order to see every little thing is the furthest thing from that, IMHO.
Originally Posted By MPierce I would give just about anything right now for a chocolate mousse from Italy, and a seat in the shade overlooking WS lagoon. It's been one of those days.
Originally Posted By -em ^ MPierce that does sound good but I'll exchange the mousse for a School Bread from Norway Lets see... I'll have to say the Iron Spike room at the Lodge, The Poly beach esp with a Pina Colava and the Monorail (unless its jammed packed) -em
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Speaking of Italy, the tiramisu is killer as well! I have yet to try the School Bread from Norway, but my mom loves it.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad I love dusk under a tree at POR beside the sassagoula river listening to the boats and the horse carriages and the gurgle of the water lapping up on the banks.
Originally Posted By CMDad So many places to relax ... The Boardwalk The porch near Tony's (in a rocking chair - people watching) A canopy boat exploring the canal system DTD West Side - on a bench facing the water Or any similar venue. One nice thing which has happened - especially since my daughter has been working there - is that I no longer feel I need to do ANYTHING at all each visit, knowing that I will be back often. (Okay, being passed in to the parks doesn't hurt at all either. No "must get my money's worth" mentality.)
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I love dusk under a tree at POR beside the sassagoula river listening to the boats and the horse carriages and the gurgle of the water lapping up on the banks. << When we have stayed at the French Quarter I would always get a water view for that reason. I loved sitting outside the room watching the boats go by all lit up at night time. I also use to love going over to the frog fountain, and relaxing.
Originally Posted By CMDad ^^ Heading to POFQ in just a few days - looking forward to a lot of relaxing!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 New place I discovered is two rocking chairs on a porch in Liberty Square just to the left of HoP exit. Spent two hours there one afternoon ... just rocking, reading and catching up with a friend.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys < New place I discovered is two rocking chairs on a porch in Liberty Square just to the left of HoP exit. Spent two hours there one afternoon ... just rocking, reading and catching up with a friend.< Good spot. My wife and I have been doing that for years. We really get mad if those rocking chairs are taken. It's like "How dare those people sit in our chairs?"
