Recent content by MickeyLuv'r

The last part of my comment was directed to WDW on the whole, collectively across all 4 parks and the hotels, there are many closures, rehabs, and refurbs. Mind, I'm not against quality updates. Hotels and theme parks need upkeep. I enjoy AK, but AK has always been underdeveloped. That's why...

Maybe I'm misreading, but I'd tend to say the opposite. Too much structure makes a vacation less fun. One of the reasons I've shifted a bit towards Universal instead of WDW is that Universal vacation time is less structured, and that is preferable to prebooking rides/meals at WDW.

Thanks for mentioning it! I was excited to see it too. I saw it in IMAX, and I felt that was a great option. I also happened to be able to see the little display Universal Orlando had early in the summer, and it was a neat tribute while it lasted. I didn't think to check how well Jaws did...

Counting the train and CS as 2 attractions is a bit generous, IMO. I suppose you could stay on the train without getting off, but that seems somewhat pointless. The WDW parks are in sad shape right now. People who only go every few years should either hold off for now or make this the year...

Wait. I like Sapphire, so I always price it out, but I don't end up staying there because SF+EP always comes out more $ than Porto, RP, or HR. Mind - for everyone reading this thread- Universal now uses rather dynamic hotel pricing. I booked Helios when it was first offered. But then I...

In some ways yes, but in some ways it is sometimes fun just to be near the rush. In the middle of a place where things are happening. Other times, the thrill of rushing/doing is the fun. Like a day where I'm in MK until 1am. I love walking IN the park near parade time, going upstream, when...

Though there has most certainly been a shift in park touring. I noticed it when I went to Epic. Years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed the first time I meandered through the Boardwalk area, slowly taking in the details. With Epic though, I kinda strarted the day in 2025Disney mode: using the app...

The thread topic asks which is the better park, but your opening post asks a completely different question, where would we go if we only had one day in Orlando. MK is currently in pretty sad shape with BTMRR and Buzz down, TSI gone, the train in B mode, and so much other construction/rehabs...

But my above post only tells part of the story. A theme park is more than just the rides. On the day I went, the storms somewhat forced us to take a break. We used that time to explore Paris and Darkmoor in the rain, and also stopped for a round of hot beverages. Post-trip, we all had the...

Historically speaking from trips to WDW, Pres week is variable. By that I mean many people visit over the long weekend (2/14-2/16 in 2026) but if you are visiting for longer than 3-4 days, and your Epic day is not on the actual weekend, that will make a significant difference in crowd levels...

In some ways, yes. Years ago, I opted to go to state fair. I paid like $20 for parking, $20 admission, and then the only included option was looking at jars of jelly and giant produce. If you wanted to see animals, that was an extra fee, rides were another considerable add-on fee, and...

If you take the bus that runs directly from HS to CR, then allowing an hour is prob plenty of time. If perchance you happen to see that you just missed the CR bus, but a bus to MK is waiting, that's also a workable option. The walk from the MK bus stop to CR is often shorter than waiting for...

We carry water into the parks, but if it is a summer trip, about 1/3 is gone in 90mi, and the 2nd third is consumed within 3 hours. It would be rather pointless to lug it around all day in 100-degree heat, no?;) (Lunch is often when I get more to drink, then summer usually = taking a break by...

If anyone plans to buy a wand in Epic, do look out for which type of wand you are buying - gen 1 or gen 2. The new shop sells both, and the gen2 wands are featured as gen 2, but I'd say it is not clearly marked that the gen 1 wands they sell are gen 1. The selection of gen 2 wand styles is...

Had a chance to visit the new park, and I really enjoyed it! I'd say the park has room to improve, especially where storms are concerned, but overall I really enjoyed it. I should add, I planned two days, but on what was supposed to be day one, I was not able to go. I was able to get my...