To the CM's on the board: what is the one "tip" you can give us?

[kimgof]

Great thread! I totally agree with the taking it slow and enjoying yourself.....it is vacation. This trip is our 4th and we are splurging on a stay at the Poly. We plan on spending a lot of time at our resort and enjoying our beautiful sorroundings.

 

[kkrull]

Subbing...Love this thread

 

[the Dark Marauder]

I didn't see this mentioned yet... but I did notice a lot of people mention buying water....

WATER IS FREE!!

Bring an empty bottle and head over to a place that serves fountain soda (not bottles). Request Tap Water and you'll get a nice cold cup of water with ice. I pour in into my bottle and then get a refill later in the day when it gets warm (or I finish it).

Free and cold water all day long.

Universal charges... so this doesn't work there.

Bolded statement = 100% FALSE. All the theme parks (Any Disney, Any Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc) will give you free ice water if you ask.



Oh, to keep up with the tips, in Epcot's Refreshment Station, try the Beverly first. Then try all the good stuff.

 

[inkkognito]

Bolded statement = 100% FALSE. All the theme parks (Any Disney, Any Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc) will give you free ice water if you ask.

Yes, but you forgot that at all parks but Disney, the ice and water may be free but there is a $2.50 handling charge (just kidding...of course it's free at the others too).

 

[taylor3297]

Bolded statement = 100% FALSE. All the theme parks (Any Disney, Any Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc) will give you free ice water if you ask.



Oh, to keep up with the tips, in Epcot's Refreshment Station, try the Beverly first. Then try all the good stuff.

Don't put too much Beverly in your cup! If you have ever been to the Coca Cola museum in Atanta, it is the same Beverly. Everyone does need to try it at least once.

 

[futreWDI]

Is that the tree with all the big fruit/pod type things hanging down? I have always wondered what that tree is. It is really cool.

Nope... the real baobob tree is on the left in front of Kusafari Bakery (if you are looking at safaris). It has a painted white trunk.

The tree on your right, with the gourds hanging down is a sausage tree (Kigelia). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sausage_tree
Some of the dried gourds actually hang on the Pangani Forest Tail where the meerkats are.

My Cast Member Tip:

Do Not Try to See Everything In One Trip. It will not be fun and you will run yourself dead.

 

[budcollector]

Don't put too much Beverly in your cup! If you have ever been to the Coca Cola museum in Atanta, it is the same Beverly. Everyone does need to try it at least once.

ok so i'm Lost, what is Beverly ?

 

[DCLMan]

It is Coke from Italy (I think) and has a slightly strange taste.

 

[Ela1972]

It was 3pm or a little before.

We left Epcot at 3:30pm, so it was just before. Ask any CM when th characters will be out.

Don't just ask any CM when characters will be out. We asked about Jasmine in Morocco and were told she would be in a room around the back of Morocco (it had a character meeting hand) at 7pm.

After waiting till nearly 7.30 we found out she was near the lake and we had missed our only chance of seeing her. DD4 VERY disappointed!!!!!

If you can, ask a Handler they know much more accurate information!!

 

[twokids0204]

ok so i'm Lost, what is Beverly ?

in Epcot there is a building called CLUB COOL, it has different Coke products from around the world, Beverly is a coke product from Italy, and it taste's nasty.
Kinda tastes like a cold carbonated espresso.

Here is a link to a survey re: CLUB COOL
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2133504

 

[hapandpam]

Nope... the real baobob tree is on the left in front of Kusafari Bakery (if you are looking at safaris). It has a painted white trunk.[/U][/B]

There is a real baobob tree at AK? I thought they were all "imagineered."

 

[Tosie]

Here's something that's less of a tip, but more of a request.

Please don't try to get us to "break character." Even those of us who aren't characters are involved with a storyline, especially the attractions CMs. I work on the safari and I always have people trying to get me to tell them "the real deal"

Yes, the safari is actually 2 weeks long (but its so fun you'll feel like it was only about 20 minutes)
Yes, those baobab trees and ostrich eggs are real (even though the backstage tour told you differently)
Those chains on the ground are only to get mud off our tires (but you'll notice that animals don't cross them into other areas)

There is only one Mickey Mouse and no amount of you winking or making sure there are only adults around will change that. He doesn't wear a costume, there is no one inside of him and the Cinderella you just saw was the same one you saw yesterday.

We love our jobs and we preserve the magic for everyone, not just those young enough not to know better. Of course, this doesn't mean that you'll never hear a backstage tip from a CM, but just because you tell me you've been to Disney 50 times and understand and there are no children around does not necessarily mean I'm going to break character to "let you in on it." If you want the real deal, take a backstage tour, buy a book or surf the net. It's all out there.

THANK YOU!!!! It's becasue of cast members like you we keep coming back again and again!!!

 

[taylor3297]

in Epcot there is a building called CLUB COOL, it has different Coke products from around the world, Beverly is a coke product from Italy, and it taste's nasty.
Kinda tastes like a cold carbonated espresso.

Here is a link to a survey re: CLUB COOL
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2133504

It is a carbonated beverage sold in Italy. It has bitters in it. It does taste rather strange. Like I said before, everyone should experience it once. My favorite is the wild cherry soda from somewhere like Taiwan or Taipei. I can't remember which country it is from actually.

 

[Buzz Litebeer]

It is Coke from Italy (I think) and has a slightly strange taste.

No. It's a product of the Coca-Cola Company, but it is most certainly not Coke. Beverly is a clear, carbonated, bitter-sweet beverage marketed as a digestive aid and palate-cleanser (rather like a bitter version of Ginger Ale). It's an acquired taste; some quite enjoy it (I do).

 

[d1gitman]

No. It's a product of the Coca-Cola Company, but it is most certainly not Coke. Beverly is a clear, carbonated, bitter-sweet beverage marketed as a digestive aid and palate-cleanser (rather like a bitter version of Ginger Ale). It's an acquired taste; some quite enjoy it (I do).

OT - do you like Moxie? my dad was the only person on the planet that i knew who actually liked the stuff.

 

[Buzz Litebeer]

OT - do you like Moxie? my dad was the only person on the planet that i knew who actually liked the stuff.

Never had it.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Don't put too much Beverly in your cup! If you have ever been to the Coca Cola museum in Atanta, it is the same Beverly. Everyone does need to try it at least once.

Indeed. I always explain it to my friends that it is best done as a "shot", since it's so horrid. I'm glad they offer small cups there!

 

[Berlioz70]

Bolded statement = 100% FALSE. All the theme parks (Any Disney, Any Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc) will give you free ice water if you ask.

You should let the people at Universal know that - they charged me 25 cents.

 

[taylor3297]

I like to watch people when they try Beverly for the first time. It is so much fun to watch the expressions on their faces.

 

[gk90]

There is a real baobob tree at AK? I thought they were all "imagineered."

Picture please anyone?

I like to watch people when they try Beverly for the first time. It is so much fun to watch the expressions on their faces.

Here's a thread with loads of Beverly face photos:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1677921&highlight=face+beverly