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That's kinda funny. You ended up taking the scenic route to CR! My vacations never turn out quite the way I think they will. My most recent trip didn't go as planned either, but in a great way! I only planned to visit Tampa for a few hours, but we ended up spending much of the day there, and...

That's too bad. I went this summer and had a great day! Mind, the day I went Stardust was down most of the day, so I didn't get to ride it. While I agree the park has some growing pains, I also remember how horribly unreliable many other major rides have been. Test Track was horribly...

My one thought on the topic is that it is also important to stay hydrated during a vacation. Also, esp in FL heat- be aware of food safety as much as possible.

Yes and no. I usually go through at least one of the animal trails, but even with stopping to see the animals, the park needs more. I've seen all the shows, but shows are generally down at the bottom of the 'maybe' list, not the 'must-do' list. The bird show is kinda neat, but the jokes are...

Thanks for adding an update, but what about the dinner in question? It sounds likeyour bus problems were at other times during your vacation. Were you able to get to the dinner on time? Was the meal enjoyable?

Not OP, but more than once I've waited on a boat that didn't arrive due to lightning (in the area), but we had no way to know. This isn't a complaint. It is an explanation. WDW and Uni should stop boats when there is lightning. The problem with WDW is that the CM's at the dock had no idea the...

This is why I mostly don't use the buses any more. Just too many times I've gotten stuck waiting on buses that didn't arrive.

Epic could also use a ride like Aliens Swirling Saucers, that would be a great addition. For that matter, A similar ride might also work in Epcot. I've long thought that general style of ride should be cloned and added to other parks. As is, the ride is a bit like a much older ride called the...

So am I correct to assume that everyone who says they wouldn't take food from strangers didn't personally go trick or treating on Halloween, and never let their children go either? I was going to also mention community-type potluck dinners, but I've had some bad experiences at potluck dinners...

The last part of my comment was directed to WDW on the whole, collectively across all 4 parks and the hotels, there are many closures, rehabs, and refurbs. Mind, I'm not against quality updates. Hotels and theme parks need upkeep. I enjoy AK, but AK has always been underdeveloped. That's why...

Maybe I'm misreading, but I'd tend to say the opposite. Too much structure makes a vacation less fun. One of the reasons I've shifted a bit towards Universal instead of WDW is that Universal vacation time is less structured, and that is preferable to prebooking rides/meals at WDW.

Thanks for mentioning it! I was excited to see it too. I saw it in IMAX, and I felt that was a great option. I also happened to be able to see the little display Universal Orlando had early in the summer, and it was a neat tribute while it lasted. I didn't think to check how well Jaws did...

Counting the train and CS as 2 attractions is a bit generous, IMO. I suppose you could stay on the train without getting off, but that seems somewhat pointless. The WDW parks are in sad shape right now. People who only go every few years should either hold off for now or make this the year...

Wait. I like Sapphire, so I always price it out, but I don't end up staying there because SF+EP always comes out more $ than Porto, RP, or HR. Mind - for everyone reading this thread- Universal now uses rather dynamic hotel pricing. I booked Helios when it was first offered. But then I...

In some ways yes, but in some ways it is sometimes fun just to be near the rush. In the middle of a place where things are happening. Other times, the thrill of rushing/doing is the fun. Like a day where I'm in MK until 1am. I love walking IN the park near parade time, going upstream, when...

Though there has most certainly been a shift in park touring. I noticed it when I went to Epic. Years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed the first time I meandered through the Boardwalk area, slowly taking in the details. With Epic though, I kinda strarted the day in 2025Disney mode: using the app...

The thread topic asks which is the better park, but your opening post asks a completely different question, where would we go if we only had one day in Orlando. MK is currently in pretty sad shape with BTMRR and Buzz down, TSI gone, the train in B mode, and so much other construction/rehabs...

But my above post only tells part of the story. A theme park is more than just the rides. On the day I went, the storms somewhat forced us to take a break. We used that time to explore Paris and Darkmoor in the rain, and also stopped for a round of hot beverages. Post-trip, we all had the...

Historically speaking from trips to WDW, Pres week is variable. By that I mean many people visit over the long weekend (2/14-2/16 in 2026) but if you are visiting for longer than 3-4 days, and your Epic day is not on the actual weekend, that will make a significant difference in crowd levels...

In some ways, yes. Years ago, I opted to go to state fair. I paid like $20 for parking, $20 admission, and then the only included option was looking at jars of jelly and giant produce. If you wanted to see animals, that was an extra fee, rides were another considerable add-on fee, and...