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I agree that the Orlando Metro area traffic is really not that bad compared to many other parts of the country, although to someone in Central Florida it is horrendous. However, most tourists don't see that traffic, either. Tourists tend to stay south on I-4, mostly below Sand Lake Road. The...

Two separate (actually three separate) transportation proposals had been put forth in the past. Each failed less because of the amount o be spent as much as opposition from certain interests. Two were mass transit lines - one airport to Disney, one I Drive corridor. The Airport to Disney...

We did end up going to Tibet butler Preserve. This is a great natural park, quite a bit of land with some nice trails. Not quite a whole day adventure, but the location is so close that you can still do other things. Just be aware that right now they are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. They have...

Well, we had our little trip. I was looking forward to showing my Dad especially the Lodge, thinking that would probably be the thing he most liked. But as luck had it, we never got the chance as we were too busy spending time doing everything else. We stayed at Vistana Villages, though to be...

I am taking my parents for a quick weekend to Florida. I was originally trying to get us two rooms in the Wilderness Lodge, but all I could get when I first called was one room at over $300 a night. so I said no thanks, tried calling back a few times and couldn't find anything. So I ended up...

What do you mean by "TTA like system"? Are you talking about a pod system, a LIM system, or a LIM driven pod system? Houston Intercontinental had a version of the WEDway to serve it's terminals. There are not a lot of pod-like systems out there, although there are a number of people movers...

Right around Disney, you are not likely to find much. Too many tourists to cater for. The real action is further north. Sand Lake Road, west of I-4, is restaurant row. Most of those are chains, but good chains. Seasons 52 gets good reviews, and I personally like Press 101. If you are looking for...

All the time! Well, let me quantify. I don't just leave "just to grab a bite to eat". Rather, I would go to the parks during the day, head off to a restaurant, and then come back to the parks 9either the same or a different one) at night. Those right around Disney Property aren't too...

How about off property?

As it is looking like I am not going to be able to find anything on property, does anyone know of a resort that has a decent nature trail? Someplace to walk around that isn't necessarily along a mowed lawn?

That's actually quite a bit of time. I would think about getting out of the attractions area - head up to Downtown Orlando, check out Lake Eola and Thorton Park. Maybe have dinner downtown. Wander around Celebration Check out Tibet Butler Preserve (on my agenda for my next trip) and the...

On Google earth, you can see a sandy track looking location, located just south of the service plaza exiting the Magic Kingdom. It is across from the pond on World Drive. What is this? Any ideas? You can see a picture of it here - http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showphoto.php?photo=37111

OK, something that does not involve admission. And attractions! :rolleyes:

It's been a long winter in New England, and we are not even through January yet! I was planning on going down for a weekend to Orlando, and decided that I would invite my parents along. Original plans were that we would fly down, spend three nights, and fly back up. Since my parents aren't...

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I have always been fascinated by architectural models, and particular city of the future models. And I have watched as they all slowly disappear. I think it would be interesting to have a location somewhere in Epcot where you have all kinds of future...

I am reviving this thread to find out if anyone has managed to dig up a photo or decent video of the City of the Future (think it was called Transcor) in the old World of Motion. Either as it appeared or in regular light. In fact regular light might be even better, as I really want to see how...

Well, I guess somebody has to play the villian here. I have been going to WDW since 93. Been a good, what, 20 times (at least). Single guy, say early 30s (not that that is accurate, but it makes ME feel better!). I am NOT, nor have I ever been, a major "Disney" nut. I have really only enjoyed...

I am not talking about a new gate here. I am talking high treason. Revolution. I am wondering - is the time ripe for a new entrant into the theme park world? We already have Universal, which really focuses on the movies and pure sensory thrills. Then you have the Six Flags and assorted theme...

What off-site places have ovens in their kitchens? I am going to be heading down for a weekend in a couple of weeks. Planning to stay off-site somewhere NORTH of 192 (so nothing below or on 192). Much of my time will not be spent in the parks, and I want to do some cooking on my own. I know a...

In a nutshell, it's the environment. Not everyone responds to this, or can. But if you are a Disney fan, you probably do, because after all that is what Disney is about. The best way to describe the better Disney resorts is that they are not just rooms - they are a total environment. In fact, I...