Recent content by n2hifi

I'm in a similar situation, debating the same two parks for arrival day, only in the summer. One thing that I didn't see mentioned was that AK typically closes 2 to 3 hours earlier than HS. I agree with what everyone else said, but the three extra hours make the decision harder IMO. I was...

I have an odd take on this. I have never ridden the riverboat and have only been to TSI once. I was good with that and have had no desire to do either since, yet I still hated to see them go for nostalgia reasons. In fact, I kind of wanted to go and see them one last time after I heard they were...

Epcot Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studios Disneyland Animal Kingdom

I felt the same when we booked our first Disney trip, but the rest of the family insisted, so I went along. Now it's one of my favorites.

Looks like a short refurb, not enough time to ruin it.

I did a solo trip in the summer (Epcot and resort hopping only) and I was shocked at how much I could get done, but also how unprepared I was. I've done WDW plenty of times and had things well planned out based on how I'm used to going with my kids. I bought a multipass which I wasted on Remy...

Because the budget and the program rarely align. It takes time to reconcile both, then years to develop and detail a cohesive set of documents that can be bid and constructed properly. By then, early estimates are often off due to market conditions. Worse yet, stocks or politics can alter the...

I was in Orlando by myself last month for a business trip, so I took my day off to 'audit' the MK resorts. The Poly was certainly busier than when I have stayed there in the past, but not enough to deter me. In fact, it got me planning my next trip with a probable stay there. I had breakfast...

The key to the Disney equation is simple - No Walt DIsney. ☹ Without him, it’s just second- or even third-rate attempts at doing what came naturally to him. And we all see the results. FTFY

Here's a crazy idea for a ride/experience that would never happen. Think small simulators like Disney Quest. While in line you pick the original EPCOT ride experience you want and the simulator recreates it sort of like Martin's videos. The ride experience would probably have to be CGI...

Why you gotta bring up Lou!! I'll be craving it for the rest of the day. Haven't been to Chicago in a few years, but it's my only must do every visit.

All about motivation. It takes my wife 2 hours to get my 9 and 11 DD's ready for school. It takes me 25 minutes. Of course I promise and then take them to get donuts. They move pretty fast on their own when Mickey Mouse is involved though. I don't recall having issues when we are on...

When they added Starbucks to the parks, I was going to Starbucks every day for a Chai Lattte. That said I really hated that they added them to the parks. I try to think of the parks as an escape from reality. I loved Main Street Bakery and the smells. I'm not really bothered by coffee...

There is a difference between uncomfortable and incapable. We all have to deal with other people, but many will avoid it. I postulate it comes down to how and where we live. Every day I open my garage door, back my car out and drive 30 miles to the front door of my office where I sit all day...

I don't know... More Frozen <> Strip malls That's a toss up. ;)