The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[ajrwdwgirl]

I'm on my way home. This is the first time I have been able to connect to Wifi. I will give a minor report when in a few days. This screen is to small for my old eyes.

Drive safe, it will be nice to have you back on here!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

A new trailer for Rogue One is going to premiere Thursday night during the Olympics.

Hubby has it set to tape already. Some promo came on for it on the tv and he shushed me.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I loved looking at the book titles in the library area of the Skipper Canteen. I took pictures of a bunch and I still chuckle when I look at them. Did you enjoy your meal? It was one of our favorites.

My stomach was iffy, so I'm reserving judgement, but the service and atmosphere were good. My family enjoyed the food.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

As I'm watching the gymnasts in the Olympics I keep having this feeling of awe. I couldn't do this stuff even if someone promised me millions of dollars. My body could never have done it ever.

 

[betty rose]

Disney put a great deal of high end signature restaurants in Springs. My guess is the average visitor can only take so many of those $100+ dinners per guest per vacation. Most seem awesome but stilll...market? Tiffins fell on its face cause Rivers didn't produce by the launch of Tiffins. Time will tell if Rivers is worth $100+ per person for a Rivers reserved seating over the long haul. Initially maybe.

I have the same concern for Disney Springs Town Square. Just how many visitors are going to budget in $100 t-shirt in all these high end stores. You've got at least 5 stores with $250-$500 Disney purses. Or will most still be flocking to the $10 disney antenna toppers? I'm in awe of what they have built. I just wonder how many guests have that type of disposable income. The vacation, resorts, general food and theme park tickets are over the top to start with. I'm really curious to see the viability and sustainability over a couple years of the high end retail and restaurants. We've already seen Tiffins within a few weeks of opening offer alternative menus.

They have gone way beyond our budget. I'm guessing, they no longer want the people who have supported Disney from the beginning. Very unhappy.

 

[betty rose]

I'm all with you with Christmas. It can't be about the attractions those particular days. You need to kinda reinvent the holidays. But yes, the Pastor being awol for Christmas could be a downer for the parish, Jesus vs the Mouse kinda thing, might not go over well.

But we did have some awesome Christmas' But still not without their monkey wrenches as example.... My DD 4. Was fine from December 23 arrival until December 25. Then wanted to go home seriously to see what Santa had left. My folks were no help saying she could go home with them December 30th. We were staying until January 8th, the 2nd half of the trip without my folks. No you aren't taking one of my kids home to celebrate Christmas without us. When planning the trip with my folks one week with them, one week without, feeding into the drama of a 4 year olds emotions was not anticipated. So not the master plan. That was also the trip my Dad misbehaved cause he mistakenly diagnosed himself as dying (he lived another 20 years) It was an amazing trip, don't get me wrong but boy it did have some drama attached.

We like to be with our kids at home for the holidays. We used to go with them for midnight candle light services. We can no longer stay up that late. .

 

[betty rose]

Management wants ALLLLLLLL The Monies and doesnt have time for the likes of the upper middle class. They want the filthy rich.

We have decided to skip a second trip next year. One time , with the kids in the summer using our points. As a DVC, member we are only doing one time from now on. Going other places and seeing other things.

 

[betty rose]

But from what I've observed there really isn't that many over the top wealthy visiting Disney World. Sure there are the guests visiting that are staying in resorts that are beyond their income. Way back there was Japanese visitors until Tokyo became a better alternative. Then there was Brazil until their economic and political structure crashed. The European block until the dollar exchange crashed somewhat the same with Canada. Frankly the US is better but not grand. I'm not sure the whole idea of Springs is a good business model given the global economy. The wares of Town Square are availale for the most part anywhere in the USA. Multiple places in Orlando. I'm missing who they think their target audience is? The guests, the locals? The median income of the locals isn't that demographic. The average overall guest isn't that either. I'm interested in the 3 year marker to see how this business model plays out.

I agree, unless something changes around the world there will be no one going to buy at the new Disney Springs. It seems like a horrible move to me. You can often find the same items on QVC for much less. Especially if you wait for the "Today's Special Value". Granted, I don't buy high end things anymore, they will last longer than I will.....but people are smarter; not, to spend money foolishly. Just my opinion.

 

[Gabe1]

We like to be with our kids at home for the holidays. We used to go with them for midnight candle light services. We can no longer stay up that late. .

Well we were

For the Holiday's.

My Sis' family, my Mom and Dad and all of us. And for those who wish, the Contemporary held Mass Christmas Morning. Me however I found the Candlelight Processional more inspiring but that is just me.

 

[betty rose]

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Happy Friendship Day. A lion, a tiger, a bear, oh my!

Wow, this is the best ever!

 

[betty rose]

I agree. Unfortunately I don't believe that many filthy rich are spending their vacations at WDW.

Me either, they will go abroad....to many destinations...

 

[betty rose]

The story behind this image always makes me so sad and at same time happy.
they are supposedly INSEPARABLE. true friends after being rescued, recovered, nursed to health together.
they have been living together (as in in the same enclosure and box) for more than 15 years.

http://www.boredpanda.com/lion-tiger-bear-unusual-friendship-animal-shelter-georgia/

I went to the web sight. I can only hope that the sub humans, go to hell forever for their miss treatment of such wonderful animals. I'm so glad they were rescued. Curses to those horrible people.

 

[betty rose]

As I'm watching the gymnasts in the Olympics I keep having this feeling of awe. I couldn't do this stuff even if someone promised me millions of dollars. My body could never have done it ever.

Me either, I didn't get good genes for those kinds of things. My discs went out in my 20's.

 

[Gabe1]

They have gone way beyond our budget. I'm guessing, they no longer want the people who have supported Disney from the beginning. Very unhappy.

I agree. There certainly are plenty of guests that can easily afford the signature restaurants. That said a good chunk of them seem to mix it up between typical TS and Signature. Certainly Disney wants to focus on the highest of rollers. Tiffins just tells me in its short span of life mega wealthy don't just give their money away, they have a Bar Set for expectations too.

Me I'm waiting to see how this all floats out after a couple years. Right now the QS with indoor seating that are new at Springs are Packed as is the TS Homecoming with doable pricing. We shall see.

A mega outlet mall opened near Ohare Airport. Ground Floor average clothing stores. Upstairs elite. I believe open two years now and the stores upstairs are starting to close while the ones below are thriving. Lets face it the over the top wealthy are a small percentage.

 

[Gabe1]

Uhhhmmmmm...
Shouldn't those letters be painted in "Cubbie Blue"...???

You'd never see Blue Paint on a Red Brick Wall.

 

[betty rose]

Well we were

For the Holiday's.

My Sis' family, my Mom and Dad and all of us. And for those who wish, the Contemporary held Mass Christmas Morning. Me however I found the Candlelight Processional more inspiring but that is just me.

We only went to Disney one time at Christmas. Our grandson was 3 at the time (the oldest one, and only one at the time). We didn't do much on that trip, we spent more time with the family at the resort. The little guy, couldn't handle a lot of activity, and people. It was a nice quiet trip. I'm going in that direction for myself. I need more peace and quiet. Disney is great, if you don't buy into being in the park's every day. But we are looking at a different place to relax over the next few years.

 

[betty rose]

Dramamine? I thought that was for motion sickness. Did you mean Benadryl?

Nope, Dramamine works for me.....Doctor said to try it.... it dry's up the nasal passages, and in small doses has a very small side effect. I don't do Benadryl, it's too much of a depressive for me.

 

[betty rose]

No way i'm letting my husband bring a prairie dog in the house. He just likes to yank my chain, because he knows that I am afraid of most animals. I told him if he does, he better pack his suitcase, because then they can both leave. Then he and my grandson tease me about being afraid of everything. At least my parakeets are a common household pet that has been giving people enjoyment for more years than I've been around. These exotic animals that pet stores tempt people to buy is a ridiculous practice.

I agree about exotic animals. The state kills prairie dogs out here, when they become a problem with hanta, or rabies.

 

[betty rose]

Dominican Republic I've been there twice, not where this picture was taken though.

It must be a beautiful place on earth. I love seeing all the wonderful sights around the world. I wish I had all the money and time to see everything the earth has to offer. Thanks, to you I'm enjoying my armchair traveling.

 

[betty rose]

This song is by Christopher Cross.

I love him....