Sue_Vongello
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YouTube "Stars" and talk of YouTube "Stars" and especially companies paying millions of dollars for them ... it makes me feel sad.
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A Spirited Valentine ...
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HMF
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There is a term for that, I believe it's called selling out.
lazyboy97o
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How... generic...
NearTheEars
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I have no doubt that volcano bay will be awesome, likely the new bar when it comes to water parks, but I still don't see it adding days to visits. I could actually see it cannibalizing some folks second day at UNI as they try to fit both parks in one day, then VB the next.
Anecdotally I've met so many people that won't step foot in a water park for various reasons from "it's gross" to "I don't do slides." But plenty of people still go to theme parks without ever stepping foot on a coaster.
Maybe VB's themeing will be the difference, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Mike S
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Sad that you can't have a piece of what seems like an easy pie too?
UpAllNight
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Interesting to read about the inhouse politics at Universal Creative.
I love Universal but I've started looking at their projects more critically with the Fast and Furious announcement which just seemed off, with seemingly better options to persue like Potter phase 3, Avengers, J-Park expansion, Fantastic Beasts. Added with Hulk and Kong (haven't ridden either yet) getting underwhelming responses (I touted Kong as a potential best ride ever) and things don't look so rosey. I will still go on Hulk & Kong with an open mind though, and hope for the best.
Volcano Bay is confusing me somewhat it is getting great hype, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the place...but I think they've oversold it unless there's some as of yet unannounced impressive details. It just seems like a modern water park...whicj isn't a bad thing just not when things have been overpromised.
I love Universal but I've started looking at their projects more critically with the Fast and Furious announcement which just seemed off, with seemingly better options to persue like Potter phase 3, Avengers, J-Park expansion, Fantastic Beasts. Added with Hulk and Kong (haven't ridden either yet) getting underwhelming responses (I touted Kong as a potential best ride ever) and things don't look so rosey. I will still go on Hulk & Kong with an open mind though, and hope for the best.
Volcano Bay is confusing me somewhat it is getting great hype, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the place...but I think they've oversold it unless there's some as of yet unannounced impressive details. It just seems like a modern water park...whicj isn't a bad thing just not when things have been overpromised.
VJ
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She's (spoiler alert) Calypso, sea goddess. She basically turns into a giant, dissipates into a bunch of crabs then brings the maelstrom that the "final battle" is held in.
Sorry, Sprit, really can't help myself when it comes to talking Pirates...
Disneyhead'71
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Fast and Furious was a fast tracked knee jerk reaction to the response that it got in Hollywood (16% jump in attendance). No one in the "theme park community" (Disney fans or Uni fans) thinks it's a good idea. And yet, like the movie series, it will probably be very popular, much to our chagrin.
Volcano Bay will be a must do for most families that are staying on property.
Volcano Bay will be a must do for most families that are staying on property.
Sue_Vongello
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Sad that you can't have a piece of what seems like an easy pie too?
Yes, that's gotta be part of it haha ... although I have b**bs so I'm sure I could get a few viewers.
PizzaPlanet
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Princess Leia
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HauntedMansionFLA
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I hope it's just the value and moderate resort that charge the fee.
PREMiERdrum
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First came those 45th Anniversary dining discounts for APers.
Next came those 40% Food discounts dining discounts for CMs at some places that once were among the toughest places to even get into.
Now ...
This:
Enjoy a spring staycation with great rates at select Disney Resort hotels!
02/14/2017
Whether you’re looking to explore the parks, make a splash at the pool, or have a wild adventure, spring is a magical time to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
VALUE & MODERATE RESORTS
Cast Members can enjoy a stay in a standard room at Disney’s All-Star Resorts for as low as $49* per night, plus tax for stays most nights February 13 through April 26, 2017.
Ask about other great rates for select Disney Value and Moderate Resorts for stays most nights Feb. 13 through April 30, 2017.
Book now through April 30, 2017.
For more information or to book this special offer, call 407-WDW-CAST and mention code H244M.
DELUXE RESORTS
Cast Members can enjoy a stay in a standard room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for as low as $145** per night, plus tax for stays most nights March 16 through April 30, 2017.
Book now through April 30, 2017.
Ask about other great rates at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for stays most nights March 16 through April 30, 2017.
For more information or to book this special offer, call 407-WDW-CAST and mention code K343Q.
*The number of rooms available at these rates is extremely limited. Availability can change without notice and length-of-stay requirements may apply. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes suites, campsites, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard rooms. Cast Member ID required at check-in and Cast Member must stay in the room.
**The number of rooms available at these rates is extremely limited. Availability can change without notice and length-of-stay requirements may apply. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, suites, campsites, and Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Cast Member ID required at check-in and Cast Member must stay in the room.
>>> This is what happens when you are struggling. You keep raising prices and nickel and diming existing Guests, while adding discounts left and right. Although these are fair price points. $49 is what you are getting in an All Star room. $145 is actually a bargain for DAK Lodge, but only by $50-120.
Next came those 40% Food discounts dining discounts for CMs at some places that once were among the toughest places to even get into.
Now ...
This:
Enjoy a spring staycation with great rates at select Disney Resort hotels!
02/14/2017
Whether you’re looking to explore the parks, make a splash at the pool, or have a wild adventure, spring is a magical time to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
VALUE & MODERATE RESORTS
Cast Members can enjoy a stay in a standard room at Disney’s All-Star Resorts for as low as $49* per night, plus tax for stays most nights February 13 through April 26, 2017.
Ask about other great rates for select Disney Value and Moderate Resorts for stays most nights Feb. 13 through April 30, 2017.
Book now through April 30, 2017.
For more information or to book this special offer, call 407-WDW-CAST and mention code H244M.
DELUXE RESORTS
Cast Members can enjoy a stay in a standard room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for as low as $145** per night, plus tax for stays most nights March 16 through April 30, 2017.
Book now through April 30, 2017.
Ask about other great rates at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for stays most nights March 16 through April 30, 2017.
For more information or to book this special offer, call 407-WDW-CAST and mention code K343Q.
*The number of rooms available at these rates is extremely limited. Availability can change without notice and length-of-stay requirements may apply. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes suites, campsites, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard rooms. Cast Member ID required at check-in and Cast Member must stay in the room.
**The number of rooms available at these rates is extremely limited. Availability can change without notice and length-of-stay requirements may apply. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, suites, campsites, and Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Cast Member ID required at check-in and Cast Member must stay in the room.
>>> This is what happens when you are struggling. You keep raising prices and nickel and diming existing Guests, while adding discounts left and right. Although these are fair price points. $49 is what you are getting in an All Star room. $145 is actually a bargain for DAK Lodge, but only by $50-120.
And even more begging (you can't make this up).
Just posted on the Hub:
Message:
For Guests and Cast Members looking for a unique dining experience this week, please share that Coral Reef Restaurant has extensive availability for both lunch and dinner Wednesday, February 15 through Friday, February 17.
>>> I would go for lunch tomorrow if I were around and had a CM with me!
Just posted on the Hub:
Message:
For Guests and Cast Members looking for a unique dining experience this week, please share that Coral Reef Restaurant has extensive availability for both lunch and dinner Wednesday, February 15 through Friday, February 17.
>>> I would go for lunch tomorrow if I were around and had a CM with me!
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Looks like Easter season is not looking so good down in the swamps as these would be the last times I'd expect discounts like these to be in effect. So they need CM's to fluff the occupancy numbers
I'm trying. It just gets tough. Despite what some say about my huge ... ... my huge ... ego, I'd rather see nine pages of substance instead of 20 of yet another discussion that has been had many times and can be again JUST PLEASE NOT HERE! Or else I'm going to join my hillbilly pal and just drop away ... or maybe Derek Burgan will hire me as an Outlet Store blogging intern (that has gotta look damn fine on a CV!)
Size (as I tell my fanboi minions) isn't everything. I will wait until I see it in person (because some friends say that pics don't do it justice), but SDL's castle still looks ugly and boxy and a mix of all sorts of clashing style elements.
HKDL's is as perfect as the original that it copied. And it fits so well with the mountains. Now, they are going to take a Main Street and Castle that were copied from Anaheim's scale and add ... I don't even know what to call it ... adornments? To make the structure larger. I need to see if they are renaming it as well because that ugly thing sure doesn't look like anything from Sleeping Beauty.
Going to assume this has been discussed, but Euro Disney as a resort was, indeed, seriously overbuilt. But DLP was not. It was damn near perfect from the start.