We Only Had to Wait in Line Twice For This - An April 2024 runDisney TR *Updated 7/28

[rdkeim]

Space 220 - ugh! I'm glad you did get a discount but not sure that 100% made up for the experience. No space - really strange! Your Viking coffee looks pretty delicious. Is there such a thing as too chocolatey?? Agree the alcohol might have helped balance it out. We've stayed at the WL several times but pre-Geyser Point. It looks like a great space to eat and hang out. Hope the rest of your evening goes well!

 

[piglet1979]

The only thing that Alex and I regret about our Disneyland trip is going for the first time with an 11 and 8 year old

Jeff said this to me at the end of our first trip to WDW. I promptly reminded him that I wanted to go for our honeymoon but he said no.

But I knew if I got it, then Alex would see it as another step in the “We’re Getting a Dog” marathon he’s been running. It’s been a long, long journey. Nobody put odds on me leaving the state of Texas without a dog in tow. By this point I know I’m fighting a losing battle.

I was in this battle with Elizabeth for several years. She finally put a Power Point together with stats on how it helps with anxiety. This was right after having a really tough time with her anxiety. We had to say yes after that. So we have an American Cocker Spaniel. She fit all of my criteria. She is so quiet and a bit lazy but a great lap dog. They are the perfect size and temperament. We do keep her hair short though. If you get one I would highly suggest one. We got Piper as a 5 year old after her owner was done showing her. She was a championship show dog.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I have been on the fence about Space 220 because, like you, I don't like the fixed price menus. I typically don't eat enough to justify the cost. I hate that you had a semi-bad experience there but at least you got a discount. I'm sure that helped make the sting a little better.

 

[vamassey1]

However, we really wanted to try Space 220 and settled in for appetizers and entrees.

I think it's worth trying at least once. I'm so sorry your trip to Space was so grounded.

Because of the drama with the screen, Space 220 did give us a 20% discount on our meal, which was a nice treat.

I'm happy to see they did something for y'all.

I would like to see the restaurant when it’s running on all cylinders before passing judgement on it, but with its price point and prix fix menu, I doubt we’ll return anytime soon.

We haven't done the restaurant yet but did do he lounge and REALLY enjoyed it.

As we walked out into the brutal sunshine (the temperature hit over 90 on this day) I texted with @vamassey1 and asked where her and her travel party were. (She was in Epcot with her friend and one of her daughters.)

Yeah! I was so looking forward to this.

This drink was more of a chocolate shake than a coffee, but I got it without the alcohol and I think that was a mistake. The booze probably cut down a lot of the rich sweetness of the chocolate.

Mine had the booze and it was really good. I did have one last week without booze and I can agree on the sweetness, but it really helped with the heat.

It was wonderful to get to visit with Vanessa again.

I enjoyed this so much. I'm so happy you got to meet Danielle too. I know she was a little disgruntled about Disney at the time, but as you can see she had pulled through and committed once again.

There was never a lull in the conversation, and I was happy to see Alex seemed to be having a nice time joining in the talk, as well.

I'm so glad we got to meet Alex too and visit with him. I hope we helped to dispel any worries he had about your crazy Disney Internet friends. He and Danielle did have a lot in common.

I apologize again, Vanessa, for that. I was really looking forward to Oga’s and DAK. Hopefully one day in the future we can meet up again. And maybe then I won’t be working around a husband and 19 miles of running.

I totally understand. I'm so happy you got to enjoy some Adult time with your husband.

Naturally, the meetup didn’t happen without photographic evidence:

. Nobody put odds on me leaving the state of Texas without a dog in tow. By this point I know I’m fighting a losing battle.

Have you caved yet?

This ended up being one of my favorite locations of the trip. I get why you love it so much, Susan. It’s become my must do if I ever get the opportunity to stay at WL again.

We really enjoyed Geyser Point too! I would love to go back.

 

[StarWarsMomofGirls!]

What a trip. Disneyland was amazing, and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to check the original park out. Despite there being so many similarities between WDW and DL, it actually did have a completely different feel to it.

It's funny how that is! I didn't think it would be.

Alex and I commented on more than one occasion that Disneyland reminded us more of Disneyland Paris than Walt Disney World!

I guess that makes sense. I feel like they would try to be more like the original

Space 220 is a prix fix menu, which on principle, Alex and I hate. I never eat enough to get my money’s worth with these structures, and it is a downright waste with the kids.

We won't be back unless they change that. Same with California Grill. Prix fix is just a waste.

The viewing screen went black and up popped a bunch of coding. And remained like that until the end of our meal.

Something appeared to be wrong with space that afternoon.

Oops.

I am honestly surprised they were open! That is kind of silly. that is half the event.

When we paid our bill and waited to take the elevator down, a few CMs began to talk and argue with one another. We witnessed another set of commotion and hand gestures and furious whispering before one of them proclaimed, “This is the worst day ever!”

Poor CM!!!

I won’t talk about what happens when the “elevator” is broke to get you back to earth, just in case someone doesn’t want me to ruin the magic, but I’ll just say that they have a contingency for that. Alex thought the Dr. Strange comment was great customer recovery and told the CM, “You’re doing great! I hope your day gets better from here on out.”

She was in no mood to do anything but smile.

Poor gal.

I have to know.... how far down did you have to go?!? Morgan always asks.

 

[amazingact21]

Yikes!! What a terrible experience at Space220. Having been a server and hostess more times than I care to remember - it is unfortunate that they were making those remarks around customers. I get it - bad day and all. But you can't complain about it in front of the customers. Although I do like the Dr. Strange recovery. And personally, I have no plans to ever try Space220. The food is not in my wheelhouse at all.

Alex still to this day gripes about how disappointing Space 220 is. It's more memorable for how lackluster the main dishes were than for the actual experience.

Space 220 - ugh! I'm glad you did get a discount but not sure that 100% made up for the experience. No space - really strange! Your Viking coffee looks pretty delicious. Is there such a thing as too chocolatey?? Agree the alcohol might have helped balance it out. We've stayed at the WL several times but pre-Geyser Point. It looks like a great space to eat and hang out. Hope the rest of your evening goes well!

I really loved Geyser Point and am actually surprised at how much Alex enjoyed it, too. Normally, he's not one to just sit around and relax, but he was more than happy to do so here. I hope we get the opportunity to stay at WL again one day and can hop down to Geyser Point for an early dinner.

 

[amazingact21]

She finally put a Power Point together with stats on how it helps with anxiety. This was right after having a really tough time with her anxiety. We had to say yes after that. So we have an American Cocker Spaniel. She fit all of my criteria. She is so quiet and a bit lazy but a great lap dog. They are the perfect size and temperament. We do keep her hair short though. If you get one I would highly suggest one. We got Piper as a 5 year old after her owner was done showing her. She was a championship show dog.

The dog dilemma is still going strong in our house. Over Thanksgiving break, we actually almost got one. Our next door neighbor rescued a puppy and there was one other littermate. She tried hard to get me to adopt her. It was very tempting, since the siblings would be next door and could play together and get trained together. Ultimately, we declined.

I imagine any day now Evie is going to present us with a Powerpoint on getting a dog.

Alex and I do want one, but in all honesty, moving with a pet is the hardest part of a relocation. We have to find pet-friendly temporary housing, find pet-friendly rentals, get the animal to our next base, etc. And if we move overseas, it'll cost us thousands to ship them there.
We've kind of told the kids we'd rather wait until Alex retires and we're done moving, but that's a hard thing for kids to grasp. So the battle rages on...

 

[amazingact21]

I have been on the fence about Space 220 because, like you, I don't like the fixed price menus. I typically don't eat enough to justify the cost. I hate that you had a semi-bad experience there but at least you got a discount. I'm sure that helped make the sting a little better.

I wish Disney would lean away from prix fix menus. It's just too much food for some people! Although, now that my son's hit the preteen years, he's gained an unlimited stomach, so if I ever did visit a WDW restaurant with him, he could just eat anything I didn't.

We haven't done the restaurant yet but did do he lounge and REALLY enjoyed it.

I think I could convince Alex to try the Space 220 lounge.

I did have one last week without booze and I can agree on the sweetness, but it really helped with the heat.

Good to know the alcoholic version is the winner. I'll have to try it that way next time.

I'm so glad we got to meet Alex too and visit with him. I hope we helped to dispel any worries he had about your crazy Disney Internet friends. He and Danielle did have a lot in common.

It was great getting to hang out with you all! I hope our paths cross again in the future. I'm sure with Danielle staying with the company, you're always bound to be visiting that area.

 

[amazingact21]

We won't be back unless they change that. Same with California Grill. Prix fix is just a waste.

Prix fix are just not worth the cost! I wish Disney would do away with those menus.

I have to know.... how far down did you have to go?!? Morgan always asks.

Not far at all. Honestly, it didn't even feel like we'd move. So I'd say only one or two floors at the most.

 

[piglet1979]

Alex and I do want one, but in all honesty, moving with a pet is the hardest part of a relocation. We have to find pet-friendly temporary housing, find pet-friendly rentals, get the animal to our next base, etc. And if we move overseas, it'll cost us thousands to ship them there.
We've kind of told the kids we'd rather wait until Alex retires and we're done moving, but that's a hard thing for kids to grasp. So the battle rages on...

I can understand this. We are looking at building a house this summer or fall and moving just 15 minutes with a dog seems daunting enough let alone long distances or out of the county.