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When I said Orlando Market, I meant the share of tourists in the Orlando area. You are correct that WDW is not dependent on the Orlando economy. It's the other way around. I'd say that's one of the reasons that WDW hurts more than the other Disney resorts when there is a down economy. WDW is...

Universal is a much smaller property. Universal got aggressive in order to gain a greater share of the market in the Orlando area, however, they will only make a small dent in the Disney share. This is not a bad thing; they knew it. It is just mathematically impossible for them to compete...

To quote a famous political figure, "It's the economy, stupid." The economy has been on life support for eight years now. Businesses like WDW simply cannot risk a lot of capita. Even if they are drowning in cash, companies are waiting around for the next bubble to burst at any time. They...

It's a similar situation for every other Disney resort in the world. Only in Orlando are they so dependent on non local tourism, with such a large amount of hotel rooms to fill.

Hyperbole. I was merely trying to shed some light on why the two places are run so differently, yet operated/overseen by the same company.

Those who are going to say that everything at Disneyland is AWESOME and Walt Disney World is crap-on-a-stick need to get a little bit of perspective on the business model of the parks. I don't have any inside data on the topic, but you need to cut WDW a little slack for doing things differently...

Vero beach is awesome too. . . relaxed and groovy. Great cast members. But they have to be. . . they are the only gig in town (not really, but the pace and activity are a near 180 switch from your typical theme park vacation in Orlando). On our next trip to O-town, we are seriously considering...

I guess I shouldn't have said "no one." There are some of those on this post. However, I've been impressed by the general tone of the posts. It seems like people just want to know how it compares to other rides. There are signs on the rides, and they do mention that size limitations may be a...

I'm a big dude. I don't mind going to a theme park and not fitting on a ride, nor do I expect that I should in every situation. I'd just rather get the information BEFORE I get on. I think most people who've been posting here just don't want to wait in line forever, only to find out that...

BTW, There are no "clicks." on the safety bars. They are locked using compressed air, so they offer a much wider range. No more choosing between floating around the seat because the bar is too high, or cramming to the next click to be secure but squished. You just pull it down until it is...

I am also 6'2" and in the 320's. The mine train was fine for me. The issue is the bar fitting over your knees. The ride forces you to sit with your knees together. The side bars are kind of narrow and need to squish over your thighs a little bit. If you are worried, do like I did, and ask a...

Is it as smooth as it looks and sounds? Where would you put it on a scale of one to 10? 1=an actual mine train on a wooden track, 10=smoothest coaster you've ever ridden--you are practically floating. . .

Okay ADR experts. . . we have some booked for next week, but we have a friend who lives in the area who will now be able to meet us. We have ADR's for 4 at some highly coveted places (Star Wars Breakfast, California Grill). Called WDWDine and they almost laughed at me. We have added to our...

Yikes, sounds like its a mess. I can only speculate that rather than phase it in, the planners have decided to just go for it and get those garages built before summer. I neglected to check back for photos and posts--are they working on the new bus drop-off between the Marketplace and West...

Parking garages (or any other multi-level concrete structures) are victims of the atmosphere they are built in. They need to be poured, then allowed to cure. The more damp and humid the conditions, the longer the curing time. You can't remove the support forms until the concrete is ready. My...

Gone for our "weekend" trip on the 29th, 30th, 31st, June 1st. Oh well. We always go to MK as early as we can. We'll be lining up at the rope drop.

Very.

That's what you are supposed to think. This ride drops you into the middle of an iconic story, but doesn't tell the whole thing. It's like you are being allowed to drop in for a few moments and then are transported back to reality. You get whooshed around and taken to visit the dwarfs at...

I like this possibility. . . As more people ride, this will get confirmed.

Extremely well done! Everyone knew this would be a mild-mannered coaster, but it looks like it may have a surprise or two for those who may underestimate its thrill-factor (still mild, but not ho-hum). Also, far exceeds expectations in the storytelling and animatronic department. It looks...