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Wish I could like this more than once.

I'm certainly not calling into question your credentials--I have no idea who you are or what you do, although I do tend to enjoy many of your posts here. I also don't see anything in the WHO document inconsistent with what I said, though I admit I was not aware of the particular species causing...

Ooooorrrrr we could use Actual Science to understand this... ;) We know viruses are generally able to evolve quickly and concurrently, producing multiple strains. See, for instance, the flu and why the flu shot is different every year. Ebola already has multiple strains, with different strains...

That's unconscionable. :mad:

It's not a popular opinion among the ultra-Disney set, but Walt's vision for EPCOT was creepy as hell. I love the man and respect his brilliance, but still... And completely agree there's no use debating what could have been when what WAS is being dismantled as we speak...

If I'm not mistaken, Monster Plantation was designed by former Imagineers.

Ah, I had missed that, evidently. It will be interesting to see how that plays out. I have high hopes for Book of Life, which is also Dia de lost Muertos themed.

Book of Life isn't Pixar.

In addition to the literal translation, memento mori also refers to the Victorian practice of taking photos of the dead. Since photography was relatively new and very expensive, many people, particularly children or people who died young, would not have the opportunity to have a portrait made in...

As a parent of a young child myself, I find this idea that parents let their guard down at a place like WDW to be utterly bizarre. In a crowded place full of strangers? That's when I'm more likely to be hyper-vigilant. I absolutely agree that theme parks should take all appropriate measures to...

Nope. I AM a parent. No way I'd stand in line that long for a M&G. Or pretty much anything else at a theme park.

What is it about @WDW1974 that seems to make everyone so hungry?

This should be made into a banner and displayed prominently on every page.

It was always a special occasion type of place for me, certainly not something I did just on a whim. But considering you're talking about a chef-created, six-course dinner with entertainment, I always felt like the prices were reasonable for what it was. I believe they've now changed the menu to...

I love Moroccan food, and Marrakesh is okay. But it doesn't hold a candle to Imperial Fez in Atlanta. Since the Fez is way closer to me than Orlando, I usually skip Marrakesh at Disney. Sadly, Imperial Fez never did really recover from the recession. The food is still fantastic, but every night...

I agree that the concepts you list are important, absolutely. I just disagree with the sweeping statement that kids not participating in organized sports is a large part of "what's wrong" with an entire generation. Particularly when that generation probably has a higher rate of participation in...

Oh, I'm not arguing that sports can't or shouldn't be one tool used to impart life lessons. But there are other tools, some more suited to certain personalities than others. I fully understand and agree that sports programs can be a positive experience in many ways for many kids. But playing tee...

What? This is way off topic, and I don't want to take up too much time on this thread discussing it, but being on a sports team as a child is not a necessity for growing up into a well-adjusted, responsible adult. And, frankly, too many kids are so overly scheduled in organized activities these...

Yes, that, and the statement makes absolutely no sense. Women (particularly married women) only entered the workforce in large numbers in the mid-twentieth century. Who do you think was raising the children for all the hundreds of years before that? It certainly wasn't men.

And yet...the whole "princess thing" is really just smoke and mirrors and upcharging. This was mentioned previously, but there are very few princess attractions outside of a bazillion meet-and-greets, one gorgeous bathroom and your choice of cheap-looking, uncomfortable dresses and a...