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DHS Makeover - What we know so far.....
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Status quo. Nothing new.
RSoxNo1
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What is grammatically correct when identifying a decade? I've seen it both ways.
ToTBellHop
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1950s. 1950's means the year 1950 owns something. For example, if my last name is Smith, we are the Smiths. All of the people with the last name Smith like 1950s refers to all years 1950-1959. If my last name is Smith and I own a restaurant, it could be called Smith's Diner because it's mine.
When Pop Century first opened, they used apostrophes in the lobby. I emailed them on this issue, and by my next visit, it was fixed. No, I'm not taking credit for the change. I'm sure others corrected Disney, too. But it was fixed. Not sure why "50's" stays the same. If anything, it should be '50s Prime Time Cafe with the apostrophe for the missing 19.
They haven't a ducking clue.
doctornick
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NowInc
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Oh i know. I enjoy watching them get all mean about it whenever anybody says they are wrong
So entertaining that they believe unsubstantiated rumor from a podcast over people with long term track records.
Fox&Hound
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It would be funny if it turned out to be true. Maybe the Maelstrom rumor was a complete lie and they are just refurbing it or replacing it with something else. Disney wanted to throw everyone off track and they will announce at D23 that DHS is getting Star Wars, Pixar, and a Frozen land: major E-ticket, shopping, dining, and a few smaller rides. I mean, my mind would explode......
Disclaimer: I'm not holding my breath. I understand that this is not true.
Slowjack
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You are, of course, correct in general about the apostrophe--writing "men's ties were wider in the the 1970's" is just wrong. But to be fair, it's possible that the apostrophe is actually possessive in this case...the Prime Time Cafe belonging in the 1950s, as one would say "chinese restaurant" and not "china restaurant." I realize I may be putting more thought into this that they did when they named it...
JoeRohdesEarring
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If we want to get all pedantic up in here: if it is indeed the "Prime Time Café" belonging to the 50s (therein personifying the decade), it would be spelled '50s' Prime Time Café since the apostrophe that denotes ownership would come after the plural noun, as the noun ends with an s already. The apostrophe before 50 would be taking the place of the eliminated numbers "19".
Class dismissed, don't forget your homework: a 1000-word essay on the worst smelling monorail cabin you have ever been inside.
sedati
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Foolish them for not bowing to your superiority without putting up a fight.
Where is this other "mean" forum. I can't imagine one more snobbish and judgemental than this one.
Call me when you find one that is more accurate than this one.
Yes, we're Snobby. Arrogant. Elitist. Judgemental. Alas.... we're also accurate.
dizneycrazy09
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I say be whatever; just be right. (And with the rack record here, those in the know are usually right.)
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ToTBellHop
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Exactly. Looks like by the time they proofread it, though, aliens will be moving in anyway (or maybe not, in which case removal of an apostrophe should cost no where near $2.8bn).
I know proper use of apostrophes in decade names is a common era. It just always surprised me that WDI with its crazy (necessary in all cases?) research trips wouldn't have a former English teacher on staff to proofread.
Captain Neo
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WDW1974 is the one with the consistent & proven track records and he has posted on many forums from laughing place to Miceage. Marni and Lee are Jim Hill tier insiders.
My grandson has been obsessed with OMD since the age of six..as he's now twelve and we are there about once a month or so that means I've been dragged in there many, many times! I think it is fascinating, just for me, not for that many visits. While I would be happy to not have to visit for an extended period of time I will miss it if it is shuttered rather than relocated (in some form at least). I also think it deserves a place at WDW.
NowInc
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In risk of "feeding the trolls", I think you may have misperceived my message. In no way do I ask anyone to "bow down" to anything..in fact its THEM who are the ones getting all high and mighty over information that is completely false (there was no magical podcast that revealed anything). I was simply saying I enjoy seeing them get upset when anyone challenges their "news".
It isn't a forum, btw. The latest "go to" for people to spread anything has been social media...usually instagram comments. Someone posts a picture and inevitably before too long someone who "knows someone who is an imagineer" has "inside info".
Matt_Black
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I think you're a pleasant enough sort. Often blunt, yes, but you're usually not insulting or condescending either.