Sleepy...great points. If we weren't taking my daughter/husband/grandchildren we would probably move on from WDW with our amazing memories of trips. But it seems we are satisfied with our less frequent trips, and less emphasis on the parks. We got a good 26 year run with WDW, and that's not bad in this day and age.
I have realized that we cannot, and frankly, do not want, to recreate what we did with our DD in the early 90’s; going every year or two until she was in middle school and then going about every 3 or 4 years. First of all, we cannot afford it. But I am also not enjoying the planning the way I used to. I think I have reached my “enough is too much” stage of Disney trips. Our Kidani trip 2 years ago was just right. I was able to get a DAS pass (can’t do that anymore) and we used that and stand-by and didn’t care how many rides we did. Now, everything feels like so much work. And so much time!! I am looking forward to after our trip and not feeling like I have to keep up with every change they make. I think I need a break. I will still hang out here though, and in my photo groups.I've personally come to conclusion that while Disney memories are warm and comforting, there are many other memories to make with loved ones that cost less or nothing at all. Don't get me wrong--I have some amazing memories throughout the years that bear the distinct mark of Disney...and pictures to go with many of those. I may yet have some more.
My perspective has changed of late, though. My wife and I will sit on the porch or the deck, gaze at the blue mountains, watch the lazy swoops of birds high in the sky, listen to the wind in the treetops, see deer in the neighbor's apple trees across the draw, and occasionally hear the eerie wail of coyotes as dusk approaches. We're reminded just how fortunate we are to have each other, how blessed we are to share the quieter moments. At this point, Disney has become a bit of a distant friend, one we'll visit from time to time, but likely not go into the parks. We went to Kidani earlier this year and just sat on that balcony and watched, yep, nature unfold. Great memory to be sure.
On that note, I might also make mention that--gulp--I had an ad pop up on my feed about the new Epic Universe at US opening on 25 May 2025. Looks pretty darn cool. The pricing for US parks was even better: $117 for a 3-day park pass with one day at the original US, one day at Islands of Adventures, and one day at the new Epic Universe. If you want to upgrade, you can do a 3-day pass where you can go in between the two current parks and Volcano Bay at will, plus one set day at Epic. Cost? $157. Perhaps there are wonderful memories to be made there in our future. . .
Disney invented the term "If you build it, they will come."
We are not ignoring your question. I am not aware of these prints being sold anywhere. I ran a quick check on eBay and no luck. Good luck with your search!
When's the next refub scheduled? I'm sure the actual pics will be available in one of those outlet locations at that time.
Same here, was hoping someone had a firm answer for you. When we were there back in Oct 23, the same question arose, so I checked the Mercantile but no posters or pictures. We will be there again in Dec this year so I will look at Mercantile and ask if they know how to get hands on the prints
Probably at Forever Vintage
I had gotten some ride prints off of Etsy. I looked on there for these but I didn't see these. Just some other Wilderness Lodge ones
Worry not! It’s an ordinary shipping box, and the label says it comes from the Experience Connections Center in Davenport, FL, so unless the FL return address makes him suspicious, I don’t think he’ll figure it out. Merry Christmas!
Thank you!
According to the Official Christmas Decoration Schedule post on this site (disboards) - Nope - not up yet…
Ok thanks. I saw someone on a facebook page had posted that it was up.
It could be up - and just not reported on the Dis yet…
