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  1. Amidala

    New CM Shift Question

    Yes, I would say so! If you have the free time, you can take it a step further and visit casting in person. Have you not finished your OTJ training? You should be able to pick up shifts as soon as your training is complete. I'd say definitely join the FB group for your area if you haven't already.
  2. Amidala

    Post Your Disney Favorite

    Halloween. Favorite resort water slide?
  3. Amidala

    Disneyland’s Splash Mountain marks 30 wet years on Wednesday, July 17 - OCR/SCNG

    Really great read, agreed on everything. I've been riding the WDW SM since childhood (my favorite ride there) & will be riding the original for the first time next month. Super excited to finally see the differences for myself.
  4. Amidala

    What is something you ALWAYS do in Magic Kingdom?

    Seconding People Mover! Also Splash if I've got FP or the line isn't too crazy. Also usually pop into Cosmic Ray's to say hey to Sonny Eclipse. And FoF 99% of the time, it never gets old.
  5. Amidala

    Just got back from my 11 day stay. We had a blast but feel extorted by Mickey Mouse.

    True! Like I said earlier, I've found some (like Comfort & Holiday Inn) to be pretty cheap w/ better value than lower tier hotels, but I'll gladly stay anywhere...Air B&B, motels, etc. it doesn't matter at all to me personally. Others may feel differently.
  6. Amidala

    Disney's Streaming Services: Disney+ (and Hulu, ESPN+, Star, & hotstar)

    I would be surprised if there wasn't an app, most major streaming sites seem to have them. Not sure about cable providers, but I would imagine for smart TV/Roku/Fire Stick/etc. there will be one (?) At least I hope so.
  7. Amidala

    Just got back from my 11 day stay. We had a blast but feel extorted by Mickey Mouse.

    That's fair, I've stayed at Good Neighbors before but honestly...I don't really prioritize EMH, so I didn't pay much attention to whether or not we had access to it. That being said, I still think it's worth sacrificing an hour or two per day of EMH in exchange for saving hundreds. If you can't...
  8. Amidala

    News New Gondola Transportation - Disney Skyliner

    Double is a big difference. Agree that I would compare riding the monorail to riding the subway (a much, much cleaner subway), while the gondolas will be a more "intimate" space. I'm sure I'll find it a little awkward, but at the same time...not that big a deal. The novelty of the gondolas will...
  9. Amidala

    Just got back from my 11 day stay. We had a blast but feel extorted by Mickey Mouse.

    Comfort Inn often runs under $100/night, sometimes as low as $60. You can book Holiday Inn right now for $58/night, and that's in August not long after DHS SWL opens. Especially if you book well in advance, there are definitely cheap options. But if you look at the list of Good Neighbors and...
  10. Amidala

    Just got back from my 11 day stay. We had a blast but feel extorted by Mickey Mouse.

    At least half the things you've mentioned have made my time at the parks 1000 times more pleasant, the first and second especially though not sure what either has to do with pricing increases. Like others have said, free water is available to you at all times, and you can bring your own water...
  11. Amidala

    Planning with a Non Disney Enthusiast

    It shouldn't be that hard to show enthusiasm for something a loved one cares about, so I don't think this is on you! Do you have any friends or family who like Disney and would be more likely to share in the enthusiasm? If so, I'd say make your next trip a friends' vacation or something. He's...
  12. Amidala

    Epcot’s Upcoming Disney themed Nighttime show, is that a final straw?

    Sounds more like a vaguely global-themed HEA on the water to me.
  13. Amidala

    Do you think you will ever enjoy Epcot again??

    I agree with all of this, and have already said in the post you're replying to that "the festivals are a serious issue [...] because TDO has leaned on them to push attendance numbers, which in turn has allowed them to neglect Future World." You don't need to prove this to me, I'm with you! My...
  14. Amidala

    "The more things change . . ." well, what would you do?

    I mentioned Mission: Break Out, not Mission: Space! Mission: Space is not my cup of tea either, but I'm not naming rides simply because I don't like them, or prefer the ride they replaced. My point is that California Adventure's ToT was not in "dire" need of replacement, relative to other areas...
  15. Amidala

    Do you think you will ever enjoy Epcot again??

    I'm having a little trouble understanding in what way the festivals are "a deterioration" of World Showcase. Are you suggesting the kiosks themselves break immersion for guests? Because that feels like a bit of a reach to me. Would you take issue if the festival food was served in highly themed...
  16. Amidala

    News Primeval Whirl at Disney's Animal Kingdom experiencing extended downtime

    Any chance this will just stay closed indefinitely and slowly fade out of existence? It would hardly be the first time. Even if it did close, we haven't heard any rumblings about a Dino-Rama replacement in the very near future, have we? Not sure if keeping Dino-Rama minus one ride is really an...
  17. Amidala

    "The more things change . . ." well, what would you do?

    Not my post but I'll jump in: Mission Breakout and Pixar Pier worked before. I like MBO fine (my views on Pixar Pier are less charitable) but don't see either change as a "net gain" considering the amount of money spent. For some contrast, I loved Wishes, Illuminations, GMR and UoE but...
  18. Amidala

    Do you think you will ever enjoy Epcot again??

    I think I can have issues w/ the lack of thematic coherence and still enjoy the park for what it is, those feelings don't have to be mutually exclusive. I'm fine with the integration of IP into the park if it means FW will get a much needed aesthetic overhaul & some new attractions, and am...
  19. Amidala

    New CM Shift Question

    That's kind of weird...Are you on the East or West coast? I would call Casting and hopefully they will either contact your location or put you in contact with the leaders there to discuss next steps.
  20. Amidala

    Rumor Entertainment Cuts Coming

    He's probably referring to the fact that many Disney villains (especially those of the 90s) are gender nonconforming, serving as a foil to the conventionally attractive protagonists (i.e. Hades vs. Hercules, Ursula vs. Ariel). It's a form of coding that's been discussed at length in academia for...
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