Recent content by TheTophDaddy

Too tall! My lord, are you human or a real wookie?

The Saga of Mama Melrose's Natelox, It's true, Mama Melrose's was a disappointment. My Mother-in-law ordered a rare filet, and got Well Done... three times in a row! No exaggeration. Our salad had brown lettuce and was the smallest portion I've ever seen for a family-style salad... I've...

Replies RPMdfw, It was a great trip. You know, I actually have had two occasions to wear the hat since I've been back. I figure I need to wear it ten times to justify its cost, so only eight to go! (It's very useful to use when the sun is coming in a den window when you're trying to take...

Animal Kingdom View The Animal Kingdom Lodge looks out over its own three Savannahs. It does not look into the Animal Kingdom park in any way... In fact, the park is about a mile away from the lodge. After having spent a week at the AKL, I can tell you this... it is a wonderful and...

My family (wife, wife’s parents, and DD 3.5 yrs and DD 1.67 years) and I just returned from our vacation to Walt Disney World. I am pleased to bring you this long, but hopefully informative report. First, the basic overview: Resort – All-Star Movies for one Bonus Night...

A Couple Comments... Enjoyed reading many of the replies... thanks for taking the time. I just thought I would throw back a couple of comments. 1.) Safety - Safety is, and will always be, the primary concern when dealing with children under my care. Thanks for the posts that mention...

OK. Here's the rub. With our trip commencing in four days, my daughter has topped out at a hair (literally!) over 39.5 inches while barefoot. My lord God! Why not just one more half inch! But, since I will not be buying lifts for the poor child, and I doubt that she will have a growth...

Wilderness Lodge --- No Doubt in my Mind Honeymooned there in 1995. Any room, even the cheaper standard view, would be wonderful (though a view of the geyser added a lot for me). The WL is secluded (it feels like you are millions of miles away from home, the world, the parks, everything)...

Do I Ever... You betcha... To afford WDW trips, I only go on major vacation every two years. So, in effect, I give up vacation in an off year so I can afford to go to Disney every other year. Partially, this is because I have expensive taste. I do Deluxe Magic, Deluxe Resort trips...

Cobb Salad = Dork??? Why does liking the Cobb Salad at the Hollywood Brown Derby make us dorks? I LOVE that salad, and it is the reason I never go to Disney without lunching at the Brown Derby. It is my favorite menu item. If this makes me a dork then, by god, I MUST BE A DORK! (But...

Eureka! disneyprep50321, That's it! You're dead right... it was confirmed yesterday... this Marriot hotel is where they are staying. Thanks for the extra piece of mind. The distance barrier between my parents and me has been re-established. Have a terrific day. TheTophDaddy

Don't Tease Me... Yeah, I wish...

Is there another hotel with animals in it in the Orlando area?[ I just found out that my parents are going to Orlando and staying in a hotel that has animals for $67 per night in September. They can't remember the name of the place. I, too, am staying in a hotel with animals in...

Different Opinions Here's a few different opinions on things to do on your Honeymoon... (I had mine in 1995 at the Wilderness Lodge.) --Adventurer's Club at Pleasure Island... love it, love it, love it! --Rent one of the larger speedboats at the Contemporary and go out on the Seven...

Trepidation? Oh my lord, don't feel trepidation or any sort of unease! The Wilderness Lodge, for my money, is the best resort on property. I love Dixie Landings, but WL will far surpass your every wish. The theming is everywhere, pervasive to an almost obscene degree. The staff is...