South of the Border

[coltsfan]

Has anyone heard anything about Disney buying out South of the Border out at exit 199 on I-95 in Dillon, South Carolina.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

That place is THEE biggest dump I've ever seen!

MG

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Certainly not laughing at you, coltsfan.
I'm just remembering my wife stepping on wall to wall cockroaches while walking into the rusted out ladie's room. They were crunching under her feet!

I was about to buy an ice cream when she ran out and grabbed me away from the booth.
Needless to say, no ice cream for me!

MG

 

[coltsfan]

I agree with you 100%, but it is PRIME property.

 

[Cobra B.]

Pedro's today, Walt's tamale?

 

[DVCLiz]

Pedro's today, Walt's tamale?

 

[lovemickeyshouse]

good thing i did not make a stop there then i love how when you drive down 95 billboards say cleanest restrooms around for the gas stations lol

 

[jimh13432]

Si..........only 999 miles to South of the Border.

 

[EUROPACL]

If anyone is wondering this is the place they are talking about.

http://www.pedroland.com

It really is a "jewel" of a place.



I do now see where some of Disney's ideas come from though.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

South Of The Border is well know for setting the World Standard for TACKY

 

[kristytru]

I have to say it holds a certain nostalgia for me. As kids, we would follow those signs all the way in the RV. It was our sign that Disney was close. Pedro's was always the final rest stop for us before arriving at Disney (& getting some fireworks was always a plus)

 

[Michael623]

Home of the filthiest bathroom I’ve ever seen…and yes, I’ve been to Tijuana.

 

[cinderella73]

Uck.. not fond memories.. My husband still always wants to stop.. But I dont let him anymore. Place is bad news. One time we were driving from pa to fla and it was soo late because we had gotten a late start. My husband was all excited . Lets stay there! Falling asleep driving so I said .. Ugh I guess. Checked in . Checked out! Blood on the pillow cases! And dirty nasty room! Never ever again! I would rather sleep in van. Needless to say I make sure to leave early on my trip now!

 

[Kevin&Randall]

South of the Border is a new animated movie being worked on by Disney.

Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Andy Garcia are providing voices. The synopsis from IMBD states,

"While on vacation in Mexico, Chloe, a ritzy Beverly Hills chihuahua, finds herself lost and in need of assistance in order to get back home."

Scheduled to be released in August, 2008.

So, right name, wrong concept. Not the world's ugliest tourist trap, but a movie.

Randall

 

[EUROPACL]

So, right name, wrong concept. Not the world's ugliest tourist trap, but a movie.

Yes that is true but...in a senergy plan Disney is buying SOTB and all of its giant icons are going to be used to finish off Pop Century. The "prime" land in SC will be used for a new DVC resort and mini water park along the Interstate.

 

[kewbrickny]

Loved this place back in the day as a "tween". When you checked in, you followed a staff member who was on bicycle to your room. The place was clean and well cared for - back then - I'm sorry it has faded away.

 

[DancingBear]

I agree with you 100%, but it is PRIME property.

Are you serious? It's just another exit off of I-95. What makes this any more prime than any other exit in that area?

 

[mitros]

Yea, when we lived in N.J. and traveled to WDW several times a year, {no, we did NOT fly} we would stop there for a drink and to use the restrooms. And we watched the place turn into a rats nest over the years. A pity, really......

 

[Wish2BinWDW]

 

[Cobra B.]

Yea, when we lived in N.J. and traveled to WDW several times a year, {no, we did NOT fly} we would stop there for a drink and to use the restrooms. And we watched the place turn into a rats nest over the years. A pity, really......

Disney World - Mickey's House

South of the Border - Remy's House?