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  1. Master Gracey 5

    ESPN Club Done For Good?

    We own DVC at the Boardwalk and while we've eaten nearly everywhere else including Big River a couple of times for lunch, we have never eaten at ESPN. While a place to watch games might be useful for some, I'd personally love to see a better QS option at the resort over night life/table service...
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    Vacation Planning-1997 Style

    We went in 1997 and have our pictures with the pink castle. I find it interesting how many new hotels were opening at the 25th similar to how we're getting lots of new hotels for the 50th...
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    News Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge (Project 89 - Development near Fort Wilderness)

    One potential benefit to this is that it should connect the Wildernesses better similar to how the Boardwalk/Epcot properties are connected. If done well with the emphasis on nature, it could keep that entire corner feeling more natural but provide better access and walking between all three...
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    The trees in front of Haunted Mansion have been cut down

    This is all my person opinion but I'm with the group that preferred the overgrown and unkempt look as it seemed more abandoned and haunted. The fact that it blocked the view made the fleeting glimpses more special, like you had found something hidden and ominous. Still, the change is nothing to...
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    Let's keep the Hubby happy at Disney! Where is the Craft Beer?!

    Its super early but here's the blog post announcing it: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/dates-announced-for-the-2017-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/ It depends who you talk to but most people enjoy Food and Wine immensely - including myself. You can easily enjoy a day...
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    Let's keep the Hubby happy at Disney! Where is the Craft Beer?!

    I'll second this - Boardwalk is our home resort for DVC and the beers here were great while the food was standard fare. ESPN zone has a decent beer menu with bottles of local brews from FL including several IPAs. Certainly not glamorous but you can view the menu here...
  7. Master Gracey 5

    Soundstage 4 Demo Watch Thread

    Given the potential foot traffic through there, I would expect some widening of that area by Jack Sparrow, but they might be able to make it work as is.
  8. Master Gracey 5

    Aulani anyone?

    My wife and I went a year ago February and loved it. As others have said its a beautiful resort and there is a lot to do on site so well worth going to visit. To specifically answer your questions - I'd say the resort is good enough to be worth full price with the lazy river, waterslides, lagoon...
  9. Master Gracey 5

    Steven Tyler At RNR Today

    But in all seriousness, it's cool he was there and took pictures with people as he went by.
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    Journey Into Imagination's crazy wait times are creating a dilemma for me...

    Personally I'm a big fan of "Ellen's PowerNap". Out of the sun, off my feet and in the AC for 45 minutes watching animatronic dinosaurs sloooowly creak by. As for the OP's question Figment is rarely worth more than a walk on in my book but if you care about the ride then use it and save...
  11. Master Gracey 5

    You're bringing an adult who has never been to Disney World; what is on your must do list?

    Take a night and go to Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk. It will be one of the highlights of their trip.
  12. Master Gracey 5

    Diamond Horseshoe opening soon for table service lunch and dinner

    I only saw the show once back in 2000 but enjoyed it immensely. Although the menu looks "meh" I'd go in heartbeat it they opened up entertainment again.
  13. Master Gracey 5

    Would you sacrafice Splash Mountain for a more western theme?

    Keep it as is and spend the money to upgrade the Final Frontier-land (aka Tomorrowland).
  14. Master Gracey 5

    Alligator in rivers of America?

    Was staying at Caribbean Beach a few years back and rented from the marina there. We half jokingly asked one of the CMs about alligators and he told us they do have them there but they keep an eye on their growth and move them when they get "too big". Could be he was just telling us what we...
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    Best Resort Table Service?

    If you're looking for something more casual I'd try to get over to Beaches and Cream. Mostly diner food but definitely good with a fun soda fountain atmosphere and some great ice cream. I can't recall if they started taking reservations but its worth the wait!
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    Why Does Disney Not Capitalize On More 80/90's Series Merchandise?

    While they aren't doing this in the parks just this fall DVC started a new line of resort specific merchandise. The target audience is clearly DVC members for those home resorts but we can hope that if successful then marketing might see opportunities within the parks. They did create the...
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    DHS Permit

    Remind me, how big is the expansion supposed to be to Disneyland with Star Wars? Was it much more than 24 acres or less?
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    DHS Permit

    I'm actually surprised they are looking to connect with Osceola Pkwy instead of Victory Way. Seems like a lot more work to fill in what they have here to reroute traffic but perhaps they are anticipating a higher crowd density than Victory could handle.
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    Main Street U.S.A: Disney Paris vs Magic Kingdom

    I agree with this, the flanking walkways are a great addition to help circumvent crowds and would be awesome for the rainy days in Florida. I will say that WDW does feel larger and more grand though.
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    what rides at WDW are untouchable for replacement

    To me it depends what you mean by replacement - nothing in the World should be left the same way it is without some updates and refurb, but there are some things that should remain in one form or another. For instance IMO Space Mountain needs new tracks and ride vehicles, but should not be...
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