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  1. GeorgeG

    Iger is back and Chapek is out...

    Definitely good news that Chapek is out. Iger has a lot of work ahead, but I'm really not expecting too much along the lines of making the parks and resorts better. We gave up on Walt Disney World before Chapek and Covid took over. After thirty years of being very loyal fans, we could see a...
  2. GeorgeG

    slo’s MONDAY poll - Watermelon - Salt it vs Not Salt It

    I like salt on my watermelon, but have had to cut way back on salt these days. Still, there are a few things that get salt and watermelon is one of them.
  3. GeorgeG

    Christmas Weather at Disney- ? for those who have been there

    You really need something like a crystal ball since even the best forecast isn't very reliable. We've been living down here for fifteen years and have gone swimming on Christmas Day and have had to bundle up the very next day. One year we were at the Studios to see the Osbourne lights and it was...
  4. GeorgeG

    Stroller rules to be enforced

    I'm seeing a lot of comments about kids being pushed to their limits as a reason for big strollers. Most of us are all too familiar with this. Yes, everyone, regardless of age, has limits. Often kids are sound asleep in their strollers on the way out of the park at closing time, but there's also...
  5. GeorgeG

    Stroller rules to be enforced

    I'm guessing the Disney parks have more strollers per acre than any other place on earth. That ends up causing a lot of ankle injuries, especially when rude guests insist on plowing through the crowds. I see no need for huge strollers. A baby or toddler plus a diaper bag is one thing, but I see...
  6. GeorgeG

    Mizner's Lounge Temporary Closure and Expansion

    What I'm getting out of this is that the new theming will be based on Beauty and the Beast and in that I see yet another princess encounter. If that's the case I don't see the change being good at all. Disney does have a knack for screwing things up.
  7. GeorgeG

    Stroller rules to be enforced

    I'm guessing the Disney parks have more strollers per acre than any other place on earth. That ends up causing a lot of ankle injuries, especially when rude guests insist on plowing through the crowds. I see no need for huge strollers. A baby or toddler plus a diaper bag is one thing, but I see...
  8. GeorgeG

    Smoking Ban

    One reason we didn't renew our annual passes is the increase in rude guests. That includes a fair number of smokers who ignore any direction to the designated smoking areas, but the population in general. Something is very wrong when you leave the parks at the end of the day hating people. I...
  9. GeorgeG

    There should be a resorts etiquette brochure

    There is really no fix for any of this bad behavior. Generally, the class of people we run into all over has just about hit rock bottom and Disney resorts and parks are no exception. It's certainly refreshing to encounter decent folks who have basic manners that can only be explained by proper...
  10. GeorgeG

    Remaining Balance at Resort

    Sometimes those Magic Bands can be dangerous making it too easy to spend money. A great convenience, but you should keep all your receipts and total your spending every day. Perhaps you can go to Guest Services and get approved for a Disney Visa with a line of credit just to get you by.
  11. GeorgeG

    Asked for picture I.D. At Epcot tollbooth?

    I'm guessing thousands of folks abuse the system on a regular basis to avoid parking fees, admissions, and other perks. Annual pass cards look identical for all levels so they get scanned at the parking gates to make sure Silver and Gold levels are not being used on blocked out dates. I'm sure...
  12. GeorgeG

    Hoop Dee Doo review worth it?

    32 years and still love it!
  13. GeorgeG

    How does the Candlelight meal & show times all work together?

    We prefer to make those reservations by phone so we get to discuss options with a live representative. Once you get a reservation number you can tie it to your app.
  14. GeorgeG

    Top choice signature dining...?

    Unless you're on a dining plan, the best restaurants are in the Swan and Dolphin resorts. They do take Tables in Wonderland, but not dining plans. Dollar for dollar, they are just a few dollars more than Disney "Signature" restaurants and the food is so much better than anything Disney-run...
  15. GeorgeG

    I've stopped making ADRs because of the credit card policy, anyone else?

    We live an hour away so we don't book vacations like we used to. We do stay over a night or two just for convenience, though, and on our day trips we often like to have a nice meal. At least one other poster mentioned that better food is available without the credit card hold and we like the...
  16. GeorgeG

    Do Not Disturb Gone! (BLT)

    Not long ago Disney was saying they would hire more people and do better training for the purpose of improving housekeeping. Could this be what they were planning all along? I sure hope not! I would rather see them actually improve the quality of housecleaning. I live only an hour away so...
  17. GeorgeG

    frankfurter at sommerfest

    After Disney switched to the chicken dogs (60%chicken/40% beef) throughout the parks Sommerfest was one of the few hold-outs that still served all beef dogs. That was a few years ago so I don't know if that's still the case, but the last few times there I went with the brats. I just can't eat...
  18. GeorgeG

    BEST SIGNATURE STEAK????

    The issue I have with "Signature" restaurants is before there was such a designation most of them were better restaurants than they are since. We've had excellent steaks at non-signature restaurants so I can't say the signature designation guarantees good food. It seems to be a good marketing...
  19. GeorgeG

    Separate AP Entrance?

    Years ago they had a special line for folks with what was officially the World Adventure Vacation plan, but it was often referred to as the "Gold Key" plan due to the large gold key symbol on the card. It was a nice perk, but a lot of guests lined up there not knowing it was just for certain...
  20. GeorgeG

    Are we crazy to go between Christmas and New Years?

    The short answer is yes, you're crazy! However, if you're okay with crowds and know how to enjoy the atmosphere without obsessing over rides, you can still make it into a nice vacation. Reservations are a must for table service meals Expect very long lines at counter service) and use fast pass...




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