Recent content by bwr827

I’m no expert but these seem like two very different kinds of construction, with one obviously far more specialized than the other.

We avoided it on our first family trip based on park enthusiasts’ opinions. Glad we actually tried it recently, as it was fun and well worth the 10-minute wait. Only complaint I had was the odd aesthetic design that has the seating looking like it’s constructed from raw plywood.

There is more to the bubble, starting with the actual bubble. The outside world disappears, in my experience. But we do give up quality of accommodation in order to afford it, sadly.

I’ve done Gringotts 30+ times with my family. It’s our fav Harry Potter ride after Hagrid’s. Convinced my son to try The Mummy with me once. I thought it was cool and surprising, and he thought it was a one and done. (Obviously not a majority opinion.) So, Gringotts wins for us.

Hagrid’s has a spike.

Using a sample size of one family (ha), on our recent trip I estimate we shifted ~90% of our Lightning Lane spending directly from dining.

Better to lecture through vague one-liners, right? On Mufasa, what I’ve seen here is expectations it would bomb, unfulfilled by a more positive and interesting result. Which led inevitably to shifting goal posts.

I don’t think that’s in question. It’s the intent behind staffing/capacity/estimates being argued — that it’s all intentional to sell more Lightning Lanes. If I’m running a store and expecting a slow day, I’ll schedule fewer clerks.

That would make way more sense! My brain got stuck on cherry.

Universal is objectively hit-or-miss with attractions. Hagrid’s and Velocicoaster are awesome, while they also have stinkers like F&F and Minion Blast. I’m more excited about walking around Nintendo land than I am to ride Mario Kart. I wish they had developed a more exciting attraction...

While I think this is crazy, if I had 5x more wealth I’d probably buy it. And I know there are plenty of people who have a boatload more wealth these days. One thing that’s clear at WDW is that time and convenience are precious commodities.

Looks creamy/cheesy, but the noodles look like they might be overcooked. And… is that a maraschino cherry?

I’ll always leave a $5 and a thank you note on the dresser for a stranger who’s spending time where my toothbrush is. Joking aside, housekeeping makes a big difference in the quality of the stay and I suspect they make far less than servers do.

So far, the 2020 decade is looking great — with Cosmic Rewind and Tron being top highlights. But the real wins will be if many of the new attractions/areas get built by 2029.

I’d give Tiana’s an 8/10. Rode it four times and enjoyed each one. Great music, fun animatronics, awesome drop and a gorgeous finale scene.