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[macraven]

pk, that is why most of the regulars stay or do disney first on their trip.

most of us here do universal last if we are doing both parks on a vacay.


you get so spoiled with on site universal stays.


i do disney first and near the end of that portion of my vacation, i start to think, yay.......i'm going on another vacation for another week.....to uo


no busses, less strollers, no rushing, short waits for rides, and star service at your fingertips........i like that part of universal.
the park is small and walkable to each side and the hotels.
they close earlier than disney which has it's good side and bad side to it.

i like parks open to stay open late but by them closing earlier, this gives me the opportunity to hang out in city walk.
or do a midnight movie at the cineplex.....

hopefully you'll go back and reverse the stay pattern next time.



ps....

disney has started to cut back on hours for when i will be there in the fall.
snap, that is not a good thing...
close mk at 8? oh no.


hey, while you are at disney, do dtd as it all changes at the end of september.
enjoy your last day in the parks there.
don't worry about sleeping tonight, your trip ends tomorrow and you can always sleep on the plane ......

 

[pixeegrl]

hey, while you are at disney, do dtd as it all changes at the end of september.

What do you mean it all changes?

 

[goofy!]

Where in Bergen County do you live? We're down in Somerset County (Hillsborough) but my DH is originally from Bergen County.

Totally off topic - but I grew up in Bergen County too (Franklin Lakes)

 

[d4est]

What do you mean it all changes?

Yeah, I'm curious too!

 

[macraven]

What do you mean it all changes?

clubs that are favorites now close on sept 27.

disney is revamping dtd to more shopping and family style eateries.
it will be totally family orientated



came back to add the adventurer's club, comedy club, etc will be shut down permenantly

 

[macraven]

press release:

Disney Press Release

Walt Disney World Resort Unveils Bold New Vision for Downtown Disney

Lake Buena Vista, Florida (June 27, 2008) – Walt Disney World Resort today unveiled a new vision for Downtown Disney, with extraordinary new shopping, dining and other experiences including a completely re-imagined Pleasure Island. Also planned are numerous enhancements to popular Downtown Disney locations, as well as additional theming and storytelling brought to life by Walt Disney Imagineers.

"We are committed to offering guests new and exciting experiences they can only have at Walt Disney World Resort," said Downtown Disney Vice President Kevin Lansberry. "Our bold new vision for Downtown Disney reflects the feedback we receive from our guests each and every day and will enable us to continue to offer the high-quality entertainment that is our hallmark."

Over the next year, the 120-acre entertainment-shopping-dining complex will add a number of one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences for guests. Downtown Disney will even get its own iconic attraction, in the form of a giant, tethered balloon that will take guests 300 feet into the air to view the amazing vistas of Walt Disney World Resort. Other new experiences include:

In fall 2008, guests will enter a world of prehistoric creatures at T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Adventure. The dinosaur-themed family eatery will serve up pizzas, pastas, seafood and more, and will feature life-size animated dinosaurs that dwell among bubbling geysers, waterfalls and a fossil dig site.

Also this fall, a design-your-own t-shirt store from Hanes will add to the growing collection of merchandise guests can personalize at Downtown Disney.

E-brands Restaurants, an Orlando-based, multi-concept restaurant group, will premier its newest concept at Downtown Disney in spring 2009. The high-energy, casual eatery will feature authentic Central and South American cuisine, specialty drinks and live music along the waterfront.

Guests also will enjoy a brand new mix of shopping and dining experiences at Pleasure Island as it is transformed over the next two years.

"Our guests tell us they want additional shopping and dining experiences at Downtown Disney," added Lansberry. "We are currently considering a number of unique concepts from around the globe as we re-imagine Pleasure Island and look forward to sharing our progress over the coming months."

To make way for the new offerings, all of the clubs currently on Pleasure Island will close on September 27. Other locations on Pleasure Island, including Raglan Road, Fuego by Sosa Cigars, Curl by Sammy Duval, Orlando Harley-Davidson and outdoor food and beverage locations, will remain open during the transition.

To complement these new experiences, many popular Downtown Disney locations will undergo enhancements.

Beginning this summer, Portobello Yacht Club will be transformed into a Tuscan Country Trattoria. The refreshed menu features authentic Italian dishes and signature favorites and a re-designed interior along with an outdoor dining space.

This fall, Goofy's Candy Company will add a special new room that will enable families to host one-of-a-kind birthday parties at Downtown Disney.

The Marketplace Stage will be completely replaced with a larger, covered stage this fall to welcome even more entertainment to Downtown Disney and serve as a new premier venue for Disney Magic Music Days.

Fulton's Crab House will update its interior fixtures and furnishing and exterior in Spring 2009. The enhancements include a refreshed third floor deck dining area to offer additional Disney guests and larger private parties the traditional Fulton's experience.

Next year, Wolfgang Puck Café will update its interior fixtures and furnishings and will feature an enclosed glass patio offering guests a year-round outdoor dining experience.

These efforts come on the heels of recent enhancements at World of Disney, Wolfgang Puck Express, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop, Earl of Sandwich and Cap'n Jack's Restaurant.

 

[d4est]

Interesting...

We never "clubbed," so it won't really affect us much.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Pkdcoastrs]

Well I am officially home from the trip and it stinks Each year it varies how much of a 'drag' it is coming home, this year it's pretty bad. Universal was amazing and my family were very happy to return after I think a three year hiatus. I plan to really go through my pictures, sort, name, and post along with a mini-TR of our experience.

The Universal Orlando resort is a great place, nicely set up, with everything close by. The cast members were great, rides and food the same!

 

[macraven]

you had a great trip.......yaaaaaaaaaaa


yes, the Team Members are really kewl there!


looking forward to your trippie and pics.