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  1. Beacon Joe

    Surfing @ Typhoon Lagoon

    1. Are there any indications that surfing lessons will ever return to Typhoon Lagoon? I have one kid who would be interested. 2. Are there any surf shops in Orlando/Kissimmee that rent boards? My other kid and I would enjoy the open sessions, but we also don't want to drive 900 miles with our...
  2. Beacon Joe

    Parking Situation for "Day Guests" Summer 2023

    What is the deal with parking at a WDW resort hotel nowadays? Are we back to the days when anybody can park at a resort hotel? And how does WDW Co. define a "day guest?" The WDW Parking page states: Self-parking is complimentary for day guests again? When did this happen? And more...
  3. Beacon Joe

    Great watch: The Senseless Death of EPCOT

    Joe Rohde's post from the introduction at -
  4. Beacon Joe

    When did Via Napoli end its AVPN certification?

    Digging around the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana website, I noticed that Via Napoli is no longer listed. When did they drop from the list? And why?
  5. Beacon Joe

    Any special considerations for making dining reservations w/rt Genie/Lightning/Fancy Rides/whatever else replaced FastPass?

    I barely understand how the new ride line systems work. Actually, I'm not ashamed to say that I really have no bloody idea how the new line systems work in a practical sense. In the recent past, we'd make our ADRs, then select FP+ ride times appropriately. Now we're making our ADRs and have no...
  6. Beacon Joe

    Sad news: Oceanic Arts closed after 65 years... major contributor of art & carvings for Disneyland, the Polynesian, and Norway pavilion

    First, happy trails to Bob and LeRoy. May they enjoy their well-deserved retirement! Second, mods, please do not move this thread. If you read through this, you may realize that Oceanic Arts' history is very much embedded and central to Disney World parks and resorts, as well as other Disney...
  7. Beacon Joe

    The WDW crossover I never expected: Sam the Cooking Guy does Woody's Lunchbox buffalo chicken grilled cheese.

    Not safe for little mouse ears. Sam's verdict? In typical Sam style, "F@#%, d#$#$%. It's really good. Oh my God, okay, it's really good." 😅 If you don't know him, that's really high praise.
  8. Beacon Joe

    Have we done the "Woman pees in cup at Disneyland and gets angry for getting called out" video yet?

    www.tiktok.com/@jamielynnspregnancytest/video/7004956666361842949 Best Karen logic ever? "I went to Aulani. I paid for your paycheck, sir."
  9. Beacon Joe

    Have we done this video, yet? Fight Breaks Out at Walt Disney World Ferry

    https://comicbook.com/irl/news/walt-disney-world-ferry-fightfight-viral-video/ Six Flagsification intensifies. 😂
  10. Beacon Joe

    Resort background music MIA?

    There's something I noticed last Summer and again this Summer at both the Grand Floridian and the Polynesian, and I've always forgotten to post about it: Is it just me, or has anybody else noticed that resort background music is missing in areas where it used to play? Around the main pool at...
  11. Beacon Joe

    Typhoon Tommy's Poly-inspired home remodel

    Some of you may enjoy watching Typhoon Tommy's video series covering his project converting Tahiti Gil's vacation and rental home into Fare Mananui, which features several overt nods and designs from the Polynesian. Typhoon Tommy and his father are responsible for creating the dive helmet...
  12. Beacon Joe

    Peppa Pig Theme Park Opening in 2022

    Sure, there are Peppa Pig lands at Gardaland and Heide Park and an indoor themed play park in Texas, but Florida will host the world's first full fledged, Peppa-only theme park. Part of, but separate from, Legoland. https://www.peppapigthemepark.com/florida/ Attractions Magazine coverage...
  13. Beacon Joe

    A bedtime story for Robot Chapek before he recharges his batteries

    Once upon a time in a magical kingdom in southern California, there was a terrace. A beautiful terrace, immersive in its decor, where dancers would dance, and guests would sit down for feasting and merriment multiple times per day. For 31 years, this terrace used fantasy and spectacle to rule...
  14. Beacon Joe

    Don't Judge... the Sizzler on Irlo Bronson

    We generally never leave the bubble once down on property, but I had to run to the Wal-Mart last year and about wrecked the car when I spotted a Sizzler on Irlo Bronson. I didn't even know they still existed anywhere. Has anybody eaten there? I'm most interested in input from anybody who grew up...
  15. Beacon Joe

    WDW Resort Gym Specs

    I hope that some find this thread useful in vacation planning, especially when deciding if it is worth your while (and luggage space) to pack workout clothing and shoes. WDW doesn't provide many details about their resort gyms beyond locations and hours, so let's document their gyms here. All...
  16. Beacon Joe

    Are the resort gyms going to be open this Summer?

    Digging around the Disney World site and cannot find any confirmation.
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