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I wouldn't mind this at all. I went to Disney the first time when I was 5, and I didn't have to go to the bathroom when we got on line for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. When we were almost there, I did. My mom figured I could hold it - she was not about to lose her place in line after the...

I remember going to NYC at Christmas time when I was about 7 or 8 - we went with my mom's friend and her kids, including my older cousin who would have been around 10. It must have been at Macy's or something, because I remember there being a long line, and following my cousin as we weaved...

I've read on blogs that certain places will let you substitute your dessert for soup, salad, or a fruit plate, but I haven't really seen anyone mentioning that they've actually experienced it. Your post gives me hope! While an appetizer would be great, I would be more than happy with the...

I haven't done pictures with a character since I was a kid, but maybe this time I will! I'm trying to justify spending the money, but I know deep down it will be worth it. When we went as a family 5 years ago for my parents' 60th birthdays, my brother bought us all Mickey ears our "matching...

Question for anyone who's done MVMCP; as of right now, I'm planning on going, but it's just going to be my mom and I. Do you think it's worth it if you don't have kids with you? It does sound like fun, but the tickets are almost $100 each so I wanted to make sure it's still fun for adults...

Ugh, that is a bummer :( I'm going in December of this year - if I understand what I've previously read, I will have the option of swapping out my QS dessert or drink for a snack at the same time of purchase. So going forward, you even lose that extra bit of flexibility that they added this...

I was finally able to book my Mama Melrose Fantasmic package for December 16 today - it first showed up as an option online a few days ago, but there didn't seem to actually be any reservations, and when I called they said it looked like they were updating the system. But I was able to snag at...

I'll be there with my mom from 12/11 - 12/17 - staying at Pop Century, and hoping to be celebrating earning my doctorate (knowing that my trip is now about 175 days away is real incentive to keep writing and keep on track. It would be amazing to go on this trip without school hanging over my...

I haven't had these experiences at WDW, but I've had enough experiences in every day life that I know how you respond to someone - even if they act in a way that you could perceive as rude - completely shapes the interaction. I'm not perfect about it, but typically when someone approaches me...

According to the 2016 Dining Plan brochure it is - so when I hit my 180s days this week, I booked it and hoped for the best, lol! I'm going to be dreaming about the L.A. BBQ Kalbi for the next 6 months ;)

I only get to Disney every few years so I may not be the best to ask, but I am an adventurous eater as well and am so excited about my ADRs! Here's what I have planned (copied for another post): Day 1: Raglan Road for dinner Day 2: Marrakesh for lunch (place holder for Marrakesh Candlelight...

I know everyone looks at it differently, but I look at it was someone who was a lifeguard for 7 years. I personally equate "No Swimming" with protection from drowning. I grew up in New York, so growing up the only fear I had of the water was from drowning, not from alligators. I am fully...

To me, "No swimming" means not to swim in the water, not to stay out of the water. When it's important to stay out of the water, I've seen very clear sign that state that. As I mentioned before, in Australia the signs are all quite clear to stay out of the water because of crocodiles, sharks...

They may very well be on shaky legal ground - I really know nothing about what Disney knew/didn't know about gators at this location, and what is reasonable. I am not making any kind of claim on their liability, just explaining the law as I understand it. The CNN article I mentioned ("Are...

There was actually a really good article on CNN yesterday that explained the legal issues involved - it really isn't very clear cut in this case, but this article did a good job of explaining the various legal issues involved here. I don't think I'm allowed to include a link here, but the title...

I've only taken one doctoral-level course on law, so I'm definitely no expert :) But my understanding is it has to do basically with being reasonable. If Disney had no reason to think that gators would attack anyone on the beach, then they likely won't be found negligent in a court case...

I agree - and I don't blame Disney or the parents for this, but I think after something like this happens, you learn from it and you try to make changes to make it less likely that it will happen again. My guess is that Disney did not actually think a gator attack was possible on this...

See, and I completely disagree with this. Of course there will always be some people who disregard the signs and will do whatever they want. Just as there are people who ignore stop signs, speed limits, and pedestrian cross walks. But we still have all those things because the vast majority...

Yum - you definitely have me convinced! I'm usually a bigger fan of appetizers than the meal anyway, so as long as I keep room for a few pieces of shrimp and a bite of steak, I'll be ok. I'll probably make a different post about this at a later date, but I'll ask here as well in case anyone...

I don't blame Disney for this, but I think you are correct and I would be shocked if the signs aren't updated soon. If there is a threat of gators, they must warn of a threat of gators. "No Swimming" does not in any way imply alligators. It's possible before this they didn't think there was...