To the CM's on the board: what is the one "tip" you can give us? - Page 14 - The DIS Discussion Forums

MyMuse · 04-10-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ProudMommyof2

Mind if I ask what time it was?

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.

1stTimeDisneyer · 04-10-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bounce_Tigger

(Although, I will say that there's a baobab tree near Tusker house that is *very* real)

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.

disney1990 · 04-10-2009, 08:40 PM

Not a CM, but my best tip (especially for a week like Easter). Always arrive before the parks open so that you are one of the first ones in the park.

At MK, if you have children that want to do the attractions in Fantasyland, ALWAYS go straight there. Have one parent take the children on Dumbo and/or the Carousel, while the other parent goes and gets Fastpasses for Winnie the Pooh.

At Epcot, most of the party waits by the fountain while one person goes and gets Fastpasses for Soarin. After that person comes back, go and ride Test Track. After riding Test Track it may or may not be time for Soaring. If not, you can do Imagination or Living with the Land while you are waiting.

tlenzendorf · 04-10-2009, 08:52 PM

Not a cast member, but right spot at the right time tip... We were hanging out in France in Epcot charging up the camcorder in a little area behind the bookstore. Its like a dead end/courtyard area with a privacy fence. We didn't know that it was where characters came in and out! One of the Masquerade people came back there and played with DD5 before he went to change or whatever. THEN!!! Belle and the Beast came out!!! They played with DD before they went into the bookstore and we got some great pics. The CM/handler asked if she wanted to walk into the store for the character meeting. She proudly escorted Beast in on his arm and Belle next to her. Got a free 5x7 pic, too!

kymom99 · 04-10-2009, 09:11 PM

I don't remember what time we saw Aurora, but it was in the afternoon sometime. I made my son, who was almost 9, have his pic taken with her. She told him to act like he was drawing his sword. I'm surprised he did it!

Good luck, I hope you see her!

kimgof · 04-10-2009, 09:55 PM

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 · 04-11-2009, 03:32 AM

Subbing...Love this thread

the Dark Marauder · 04-11-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Berlioz70

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 · 04-11-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by the Dark Marauder

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 · 04-11-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by the Dark Marauder

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 · 04-11-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stTimeDisneyer

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 · 04-12-2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by taylor3297

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 · 04-12-2009, 04:12 AM

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

Ela1972 · 04-12-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MyMuse

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 · 04-12-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by budcollector

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

04-10-2009, 08:40 PM	#198
disney1990 Wow, it make my heart skip a beat I'm going to miss these when the season ends Lighting the Way to Paradise Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,747	Not a CM, but my best tip (especially for a week like Easter). Always arrive before the parks open so that you are one of the first ones in the park. At MK, if you have children that want to do the attractions in Fantasyland, ALWAYS go straight there. Have one parent take the children on Dumbo and/or the Carousel, while the other parent goes and gets Fastpasses for Winnie the Pooh. At Epcot, most of the party waits by the fountain while one person goes and gets Fastpasses for Soarin. After that person comes back, go and ride Test Track. After riding Test Track it may or may not be time for Soaring. If not, you can do Imagination or Living with the Land while you are waiting. __________________ Life is a Journey – remember to appreciate everyday -- be happy for this moment...this moment is your life

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kimgof DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new jersey(outside Philly) Posts: 725	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. __________________ Halloween'04 ASSports,Aug '06 POR, Sept '08 POR, Aug '09 Poly,Aug '11Poly&HRH,July '13 POP&HRH DS(18)DS(12)DD(9) me & DH

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04-10-2009, 08:52 PM	#199
tlenzendorf Always Dreaming of Disney! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 3,523	Not a cast member, but right spot at the right time tip... We were hanging out in France in Epcot charging up the camcorder in a little area behind the bookstore. Its like a dead end/courtyard area with a privacy fence. We didn't know that it was where characters came in and out! One of the Masquerade people came back there and played with DD5 before he went to change or whatever. THEN!!! Belle and the Beast came out!!! They played with DD before they went into the bookstore and we got some great pics. The CM/handler asked if she wanted to walk into the store for the character meeting. She proudly escorted Beast in on his arm and Belle next to her. Got a free 5x7 pic, too!

04-10-2009, 09:11 PM	#200
kymom99 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 929	I don't remember what time we saw Aurora, but it was in the afternoon sometime. I made my son, who was almost 9, have his pic taken with her. She told him to act like he was drawing his sword. I'm surprised he did it! Good luck, I hope you see her!