zebrastreyepz
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It was our first trip in Summer heat. We are from Oklahoma and thought we could deal. We. Were. WRONG.
A six day in the parks trip turned into four.
*Magic Kingdom - Liked the new security at the TTC. Still hate the TTC and entrance and exit methods from MK. Leaving on 07.02.17 we ended up walking to our car rather than wait for the tram and hundreds were doing the same. Food for the most part continues to disappoint at MK. I am going to start heading to resorts for lunch and dinner unless I have an ADR at a restaurant. Liked the new picture on Pirates of the Caribbean. The CM at Peter Pan while very nice kept loudly clapping and chanting about filling in all space side by side and it totally took me out of the moment. Not fitting for that ride at all.
*Epcot - Hadn't seen Illuminations since prolly 1998 and felt it was blah now. I could easily skip it in the future. Loved all the charging stations outside Soarin' and first time Turtle Talk with Crush and I would like to see it again even though I'm an adult without small participating children. Biergarten was once again a delight. New food tried at Karmel Kuche (marshmallow caramel and stropwaffle), Japan (Kakagori with Sweet Milk and soda from the store with the marble in it), beignet from France, Orange Slush from France. I liked it all but the Kakagori with fell flat with me. HATED how much of Future World closed at 7PM. Baymax meet n greet was rushed and the CM was borderline rude with instructions.
*Animal Kingdom - Satuli Canteen was my favorite food of the trip. I can't ride FoP because of motion sickness but my 30 year old son and 12 year old granddaughter haven't stopped raving about how amazing it is. Neither had trouble fitting on the ride but a man in their group who was 6'4" had some difficulty. Finally rode Everest twice almost back to back. Sitting near the front TOTALLY changes the experience and I highly recommend it. Finally saw a black rhino on the Safari. Pandora at night was gorgeous but due to the "setting" it is hard to see back there and rudeness levels were off the chart. My first experience with tour groups happened here, too, and the chanting was a bit grating.
*Hollywood Studios - Did our favorites...made sure to ride GMR since the rumors are that it will be gone soon. Food here continues to be a let down. We did the Hollywood & Vine Character Meal and that was soooo overpriced. I can see charging that in a place like Grand Floridian or the Castle because setting is a part of it but $50 per person for a cafeteria was no good.
Overall, crowds were much lighter than I expected. My son noticed a correlation between CM efficiency and the rise of temperatures throughout the day.
A six day in the parks trip turned into four.
*Magic Kingdom - Liked the new security at the TTC. Still hate the TTC and entrance and exit methods from MK. Leaving on 07.02.17 we ended up walking to our car rather than wait for the tram and hundreds were doing the same. Food for the most part continues to disappoint at MK. I am going to start heading to resorts for lunch and dinner unless I have an ADR at a restaurant. Liked the new picture on Pirates of the Caribbean. The CM at Peter Pan while very nice kept loudly clapping and chanting about filling in all space side by side and it totally took me out of the moment. Not fitting for that ride at all.
*Epcot - Hadn't seen Illuminations since prolly 1998 and felt it was blah now. I could easily skip it in the future. Loved all the charging stations outside Soarin' and first time Turtle Talk with Crush and I would like to see it again even though I'm an adult without small participating children. Biergarten was once again a delight. New food tried at Karmel Kuche (marshmallow caramel and stropwaffle), Japan (Kakagori with Sweet Milk and soda from the store with the marble in it), beignet from France, Orange Slush from France. I liked it all but the Kakagori with fell flat with me. HATED how much of Future World closed at 7PM. Baymax meet n greet was rushed and the CM was borderline rude with instructions.
*Animal Kingdom - Satuli Canteen was my favorite food of the trip. I can't ride FoP because of motion sickness but my 30 year old son and 12 year old granddaughter haven't stopped raving about how amazing it is. Neither had trouble fitting on the ride but a man in their group who was 6'4" had some difficulty. Finally rode Everest twice almost back to back. Sitting near the front TOTALLY changes the experience and I highly recommend it. Finally saw a black rhino on the Safari. Pandora at night was gorgeous but due to the "setting" it is hard to see back there and rudeness levels were off the chart. My first experience with tour groups happened here, too, and the chanting was a bit grating.
*Hollywood Studios - Did our favorites...made sure to ride GMR since the rumors are that it will be gone soon. Food here continues to be a let down. We did the Hollywood & Vine Character Meal and that was soooo overpriced. I can see charging that in a place like Grand Floridian or the Castle because setting is a part of it but $50 per person for a cafeteria was no good.
Overall, crowds were much lighter than I expected. My son noticed a correlation between CM efficiency and the rise of temperatures throughout the day.
