Star View Station Questions

[ClaraOswald]

It’s so wrong that I wish all the lounges had the messy extra crunchy Nature Valley granola bars . Had to get more than one or two.

I lived on those things in college.

 

[Judique]

In didn’t notice FL limiting.. uh oh … lol

I’ve never noticed them limiting snacks, but I’ve never really been tempted to binge those snacks either.

When the Epcot lounge opened they had 'better' snacks. A package of gummi's that I and my kids liked. The snacks were also larger packages then we see now. Teddy Grahams, Oreos and others. The CM did rounds with a tray of snacks about every hour. I've never spent an hour there, maybe 20- 30 minutes, so lots of times, no snacks. My thing was to get a croissant bread pudding from Sunshine Seasons and go there to eat it with maybe tea or coffee usually after doing LWTL. In recent years once my gummies disappeared I've stuck to drinks.

My last visit in late October, just for some ice cold water, was demeaning. I was asked to sit in a chair in the sun and when I asked not to sit in the sun, I got some attitude. I was told only one snack. I didn't want any snacks, just a cup of water with ice and some time out of the sun. A second CM approached me after I said never mind to the seat. Since I was now just going to get my water and leave, I actually felt harassed by this extra unneeded attention. I felt they feared I'd complain somewhere. I probably should have. It was just annoying as when it started we were so warmly welcomed.

Just to put this in perspective, I was sweating and overly warm, which means I wasn't amenable to being 'explained' to. The lounge had roughly 3 spots occupied with maybe 10 people total.

Later that trip I visited the MK lounge to check it out. Same idea but no hot seats, lol. I told them I was just visiting and would like a drink but they assigned a table anyway so I sat my bag there - it was the 2 seater closest to the drink machine - while I snapped a couple of pictures and poured my cup of ice water. Everyone was friendly and maybe 2 more sets of people entered while I was there - at opening. I had ridden the Jungle Cruise first.

 

[VGCgroupie]

When the Epcot lounge opened they had 'better' snacks. A package of gummi's that I and my kids liked. The snacks were also larger packages then we see now. Teddy Grahams, Oreos and others. The CM did rounds with a tray of snacks about every hour. I've never spent an hour there, maybe 20- 30 minutes, so lots of times, no snacks. My thing was to get a croissant bread pudding from Sunshine Seasons and go there to eat it with maybe tea or coffee usually after doing LWTL. In recent years once my gummies disappeared I've stuck to drinks.

My last visit in late October, just for some ice cold water, was demeaning. I was asked to sit in a chair in the sun and when I asked not to sit in the sun, I got some attitude. I was told only one snack. I didn't want any snacks, just a cup of water with ice and some time out of the sun. A second CM approached me after I said never mind to the seat. Since I was now just going to get my water and leave, I actually felt harassed by this extra unneeded attention. I felt they feared I'd complain somewhere. I probably should have. It was just annoying as when it started we were so warmly welcomed.

Just to put this in perspective, I was sweating and overly warm, which means I wasn't amenable to being 'explained' to. The lounge had roughly 3 spots occupied with maybe 10 people total.

Later that trip I visited the MK lounge to check it out. Same idea but no hot seats, lol. I told them I was just visiting and would like a drink but they assigned a table anyway so I sat my bag there - it was the 2 seater closest to the drink machine - while I snapped a couple of pictures and poured my cup of ice water. Everyone was friendly and maybe 2 more sets of people entered while I was there - at opening. I had ridden the Jungle Cruise first.

Oh no, I wouldnt be okay with being treated that way. Honestly for us the lounge is more about getting out the outdoors and sun not so much about the snacks and drinks. We cant eat most of the snacks due to dietary needs and I honestly dont need to drink all that high fructose corn syrup anyway. But being able to take a breathe of cold air and just sit is what is most important to us.

 

[tx911]

Oh no, I wouldnt be okay with being treated that way. Honestly for us the lounge is more about getting out the outdoors and sun not so much about the snacks and drinks. We cant eat most of the snacks due to dietary needs and I honestly dont need to drink all that high fructose corn syrup anyway. But being able to take a breathe of cold air and just sit is what is most important to us.

The only time I drink soda is at WDW and DLR. It's soooo good.

 

[tjkraz]

Since we are still thinking about possibly adding direct points, I had a few questions....

Does anyone have any pictures of the outdoor seating?

 

[VGCgroupie]

The only time I drink soda is at WDW and DLR. It's soooo good.

Those freestyle machines.. they really make a good soda! So many flavor options!