Why yes dmagickingdom, hardcore fans do usually know the most about a subject they feel passionate about, and more often than not can provide the best information and suggestions on the topic as well. Also, you'd be surprised as to the information that I can get "all the way up here in PA", and from what I've come to understand is that hardly a night goes by when the Adventurers Club is not crowded, and I do mean before June 27th, 2008. Yes I do love Disney, and can remember when Walt Disney World was a worth while spot to visit, when it had attractions that enveloped you in an original world and story and was not compromised by the latest fad movie or Disney Channel star. When Audio Animatronics where what entertained and educated the masses and instead of video screens that are ridden by and shot at.
This is why I say, do not "give into the mouse" and fight for a venue that truly is the crowning jewel of the golden (and almost forgotten) age on Imagineering! It is also quite apparent that Disney's so called "research" is usually stacked against what guests truly want. I am an Annual Passholder, DVC Member, and Stockholder, capable of giving clear and concise feedback on my latest Walt Disney World and compare it to my multiple visits in the past. Yet, somehow when surveys were conducted on what guests want on the land between the Market Place and West Side, somehow myself and hundreds of thousands of other regular, repeat visitors were overlooked and the surveys were given to one-time only guests.
As for the "ten's of thousands" of supporters of this close Pleasure Island decision, please produce them. Meanwhile, I can and will gladly produce the supporters of the Adventurers Club! The decision can and will be changed, for the Adventurers Club is a Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse!
Lastly, I truly enjoy the contradiction in your posts:
With your ability to recall the frequency of you visits, your story is airtight. Do you even know if you were at Pleaure Island, or Discovery Island (Bay Lake's, not Animal Kingdom's)? Until next time:
Some days you eat the mouse.
Some days the mouse eats you.
But never give into the mouse without a fight!
KUNGALOOSH!
Well, apparently Master Gracey, you are not well educated on Downtown Disney. You stated my statements did not match up...Let me explain to the DVC member (you think you would be able to tell the difference). Apparently you didn't know, as of right now Downtown Disney is comprised of three areas. The West Side houses AMC, Virgin Records, DisneyQuest, House of Blues, etc. I am going to assume you've been there because you're DVC and you know everything. Hey you own the place lol. On the other side you have Marketplace. That's where the big boat is called Fulton's and the new dinosaur restaurant coming. In the middle is the beloved PI that is closing on Sept. 27.
So, when I say I am in DTD around 5 times per week, I am in one of those places. I specifically stated I go to AMC several times per week and PI roughly once per week. When I go to DTD to AMC, I waste time before my movie starts by walking or browsing. I see AC, CW, Motions, 8Trax, etc. I see with my own eyes the almost ghost town that is PI. Even on the most popular day which is Thursdays (for another reason completely), it is simply not busy. To further validate my point, I will reference to a bartender which I am good friends with. My friend worked in Beach Club and was unhappy to see it go because it was one of the places people hung out because of live music. The bartender now works between Motion and AC, and comedy warehouse and gets ER (early released) almost every night because there is not enough business. While it is sad that now my friend has to get a transfer, they agree with the decision because they are no longer making money from tips nor is Disney with business there. So, that should certainly validate my point.
It think it is very sad that as a DVC member, annual passholder, and hold stock (lol how much. that's my favorite part when someone throws , "i own stock" out there), you spent all this money to enjoy Disney and all you can do is degrade every decision they make. My question would be, why waste your money on DVC, annual passholder if you are going to constantly criticize them for making changes to attempt to raise your shares of stock?? They are trying to make you and their company more money. You have to be interested in them making money or you wouldn't own the stock. After all, you can choose not to renew your annual pass when it comes due, you can sell your DVC, and sell your stock as well. Then you can go invest it into NBC Universal where they specialize in the Mardi Gras atmosphere and thrills that Disney is choosing to do away with. Disney's PI has run it's course. It has had a VERY LONG mostly successful run compared to other nightly entertainment.
BTW- I have been to Bay Lake's DI lately and the one at AK. Can you say that? Probably not. But hey, you can get your 10% discount at Olivia's. You won't forget about that. Make sure you put your little blue room key in there and tell the server.
Maybe you should read my posts alittle more carefully before you go throwing around your stripes. Honestly not many people care you spent tens of thousands of dollars on DVC that you will have to pay for years. Only you care. You are no different than I or MANY other people out there. Many of us purchase annuals and DVC. You're among a large group chummy.
One last thing Master, getting away from this topic, I can see you are obviously a HM fan as am I. I would recommend (if you have not done it before) to do a Haunted Mansion tour before the park opens if they still offer it, you tour the entire mansion with the lights on. It is well worth going. Most of the parlor tricks can be figured out without the tour but is very fun to see it firsthand. It's cool to see what goes on before the fright begins.
And one line for SassyTink, I never said I didn't like AC. I actually do like it. I just said and you can MARK MY WORD, on Sept 27, it will close regardless of the effort. If I am wrong, then I will start a thread with "I WAS WRONG".
:hammer:I go to the AC all the time and it is always busy! Even when the other clubs are slow, the AC has a lot of people in there. There are always people getting turned away from the show in the library because there isn't enough seats for them all and usually the people overflow into the Zebra Mezzanine upstairs. And there is always a line for the first show at the CW no matter what night it is. So perhaps you haven't been to the AC in a while because your figures on the AC are wrong.
