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  1. grandmath

    Booked last night!

    How can you check out the AP rates without havent already an AP? I can't find it on the official site. Thanks
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    Royal Pacific Hallway/Room Refurb

    Mmmm I'm not sure what to think... I like the hallways, and the room is not BAD, but... this resort is supposed to be an exotic retreat for explorers and adventurers in Bali... not some kind of "Hard Rock Hotel meets Royal Pacific". What I really liked about the RPR was the warm, tan-colored...
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    What's with the 26th October?

    Hi, I'm visiting UNI on saturday 10/26 (cannot change the date) and was very surprised to find USF closing at 5 pm (but understandable with the HHN) but IOA at 6 pm! That was kinda strange, as for the whole month, IOA is closing either at 7 pm or 8 pm, especially on saturdays. Could it be a...
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    Universal Studios....convince me!

    For as long as I've visited WDW, I always made a point tospend at least 1 day at Universal Orlando (out of generally a week at Disney). That was 12 years ago and for the first time in 2012, I decided to split the stay between WDW and Uni, despite getting huge (Cast) discounts at WDW properties...
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    Universal announce "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley" to open in 2014

    But when asked - specifically - about the dragon on the concept art : So how closely will it resemble what’s in the artwork? Very, says Coup. “The illustration is pretty accurate there, actually.” If the dragon is not perched on top in the end, I don't see how the artwork can be accurate to...
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    D23 winding down?

    I received the Disney Magazine but I don't have the same memories as you. When I look back at them today (I kept them since the end of the 90's), all I see is a bunch of press releases and advertisements, desguised as "insider stories" that were not. But maybe the illusion worked because the...
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    Disney Dreams!- Nighttime Spectacular

    Did you see these HD professional videos? Very interesting : Making Of Disney Dreams! Complete show with the Disney Light Ears
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    Universal Nostalgia good or bad for the parks?

    Last time I rode E.T Adventure, there was an old lady in front of me telling her husband this was the ride she remembered from 20 years ago. She was so excited to ride it. Sad to see it's the only remaining ride from opening day... What makes Disney so appealing to all generations, is their...
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    Yeti Fixed? Anyone Going to AK?

    That's one AA out of a hundred. The Yeti is the only AA in Expedition Everest, and amongst the biggest ever created and as such, should always be in top shape. It's really the climax of the ride and I agree, without him the ride went from awesome & unique to a very good one.
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    Twister

    As a special effects show it's pretty darn good.
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    Universal Demolishing Soundstage 44

    It's not a matter of what is inside. As a world class theme park, USF must consider the outside as much as the inside, especially when the buidling is in the middle of the park, visible from every sightlines, and so huge. I wouldn't care an industrial facility as long as it looks coherent with...
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    Universal Demolishing Soundstage 44

    The exterior hasn't changed much since the building is enclosed. There are no sign of theming coming whatsoever, just a flat soundstage. Does anyone has more info on this?
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    YOUR Fantasyland Expansion Review

    It was okay. A nice area, but you feel it's half complete and that takes away from the experience. Will definitely feel more immersive next year. Nothing spectacular though, nor groundbreaking. Great themeing, a cute darkride, and nice place to eat at. I would have loved a B&tB dark ride at...
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    Tangled Area Opening Date

    It's more looking like this building in the movie : http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/update-on-roof-in-new-fantasyland-bathrooms.854980/page-2
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    Universal November 1st Major Announcement

    They did that for a while, having both Star Tours and Body Wars open in two different parks. It felt odd, really. Same vehicles and boarding layout, different film. That said, I was with some people who were blown away by Transformers. But they never rode Spider-Man before, so the technology...
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    Universal November 1st Major Announcement

    I rode both of them and didn't LOVE Transformers, just liked it. It felt so much like Spider-Man, and not pushing boundaries. More screens and less props & sets which are always the same anyways (tunnels, broken walls, tunnels, industrial). No background music, only sound effects and dialogues...
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    Rapunzels bathroom renderings?

    For TSMM, problem is capacity and popularity. We have the same here with Crush's Coaster. Does WDS Park need more attractions? Sure, but when when we added them after Crush (Tower of Terror - which aimed at the same audience - , Playhouse Disney, Stitch Live, Toy Story Playland), numbers didn't...
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    Rapunzels bathroom renderings?

    Differences are huge, in guest service, upkeep, new investments, weather... I truly believe we have the best masterplan (a kind of mix between WDW and DLR), and great future projects, but unfortunately our financial struggles keep DLP from developing fast. Yet, for people visiting once in a...
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    Disney Says Two New Experiences are under development;

    Incredibles: 600 million $ WW box-office. Avengers: 1.5 billion $ WW box-office (without counting the individual franchises, worth more billions). Lion King: 700 million $ WW box-office. Avatar: 2.5 billion $ box-office (and sequels are coming). Bob Iger is a businessman. Based on the...
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    Rapunzels bathroom renderings?

    From a french point of view, living next to Disneyland Paris, i cannot understand sometimes WDW fans... Correct me, but you just inaugurated a new hotel, a new attraction is gonna open in a few months, along with a new expansion, restaurants and experiences. Another unique, major ride is under...
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