Disney Does It Again

[danlb_2000]

I have always had an overall good time at WDW. Aside from Haunted Mansion ALWAYS getting stopped two or three times during a ride, which messes up the narrative (plus the new claustrophobic, screwed-up queue and guests being rushed out of the foyer into the stretching room, which is not how the Imagineers/Walt visualized the ride experience), things have always been pretty great overall.

But I'm still going to focus on Disneyland from now on. Like Rolly Crump said: "Disneyland hugs you".

We road Mansion twice this trip and I think these were the only two times that it didn't top for us.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Despite my "annoying people" thread, Disney its job and once again, the parks were an incredible experience. I just got back from 9 days at AKL.

Disney Parks still remain one of the best values for the money out there, particularly from a vacation perspective. The amount you get for the money is still incredible.

1) Cast members are at an all time best. My experience with nearly every cast member was top notch. I just love the "Have a great day," "Have fun today," and constant postive attitude cast members convey from top to bottom.

2) The parks are immaculate. Everything is super clean and tidy.

3) No unscheduled rides or breakdowns during my trip.

4) Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great hotel. Comfortable rooms, quiet, upgraded to Savannah view for free, excellent staff, and great restaurants (Sanaa, Boma).

5) The new Star Wars fireworks are a great edition to DHS. I enjoyed the improved show over the May version with more permanent speakers, projection, lasers, new lights, and better audio track.

6) MagicBands worked flawlessly. I love the new Fast Pass system. Works very well, app is easy to use, and basically can get on any ride at any time.

7) All the attractions seemed to be in good operating order (overall).

8) Phenomenal performances by the talented cast in all the Disney shows, particularly Festival of the Lion King.

9) Food experience was the best I've experienced. All the food was good. I have zero complaints and ate about 11 table services places (Mama Melrose, Boma, Sanaa, California Grill, 50s Prime, Liberty Tree, Ohana, Crystal Palace, Sci Fi, Teppan Edo, etc). Food was just GREAT at every stop.

I am a huge Disney fan and realize my opinion is somewhat skewed, but the Disney cast really did an outstanding job making our stay enjoyable and seemed to really care if we had a good time every step of the way.

Thank you Disney, can't wait to get back.

I'm glad you had a GREAT, MAGICAL time there...I've found that MOST times parents have a meltdown are due to improper planning, from start to finish. Those of us that are WDW "vets" understand that to have an awesome trip, months, and sometimes years of planning are required to have a top notch trip. Flying by the seat of your pants or "freestyling" as Mike and Frank would say on American Pickers is a way to go, but in reality, there's just too much to do and see at the world without proper planning.
As far as the complainers go, like life, your job, your marriage, you get out what you put in...life is waaaay too short to sweat the small stuff!

 

[jaques21]

Great to hear!