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betty rose

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I don't really think that is necessary. Attractions that are well done, do not need a historical backup. I had never seen 20K Leagues under the Sea, yet I loved the attraction and the show. I knew nothing about any Pirates of the Caribbean but loved the ride and the show. I had never seen Peter Pan yet, so on and so on. If well done they don't need to be forced to study up on it. Just take them to it and they will not necessarily become full fledged SW fans, but, that doesn't mean that they won't love the attractions. I have never seen Avatar, but, I am looking forward to the land. Why? Because it is different and I am relying on it having been done really well. If it was, I'll like it, if it wasn't... then it will be thumbs down.
I'm hoping that's the same for Pandora. I did watch 20K, and Peter Pan, and loved both movies. I wasn't thinking about the movies when I rode the rides. It's more about the current experience for me. I just take things as they come.
 

betty rose

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Probably just had Indian food and needed to get home to a bathroom. Hey.. It happens!
I've stayed home for the last two days...for the same reasons. I didn't need salt or pepper this year, the only turkey that was left when the kids got theirs was a Louisiana turkey, with all the spices...at my age....let's just say....I will pass next year. How long will this last? I'm getting real familiar with my bathroom!:eek::rolleyes::hungover:
 

betty rose

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You guys are making me very happy about my genes. I have never gotten sick during or after a vacation drip. Nothing ever seems to hit me very hard. I haven't had a actual cold in nearly 4 years, yet I've been on a number of flights and even a two week long cruise and within a number of large crowds. I know that not all of them were a picture of perfect health. I guess I should have named that as something that I was thankful about on Thanksgiving shouldn't I? I used to have bronchitis often until I got on Albuterol and not once since then. It was probably my COPD that was acting up and not any easily explained virus. This week I had a regular check up and my oxygen level was at 98%, Heart Rate =71bpm, Blood Pressure = 125/68. What that probably means is I am now prime to get hit by a bus.
I envy your oxygen level, mine is at 80 percent, when I really try to get oxygen in my lungs, I assume it's the high altitude and asthma. I never get good readings. Another reason, I want to leave this high altitude place.
 

betty rose

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I'm about a month younger then you and the only reference I know to Mary Jane is pot. Oh, wait... you do live in Colorado. Good old Rocky Mountain High.
Did you ever watch, Leave it to Beaver? He babysit a little girl that said when she wanted to go to the bathroom, she wanted to see Mary Jane. My family picked that up and our bathroom was known as Mary Jane. Funny how sitcom's influenced our upbringing. At least in my family....
 

StarWarsGirl

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I don't really think that is necessary. Attractions that are well done, do not need a historical backup. I had never seen 20K Leagues under the Sea, yet I loved the attraction and the show. I knew nothing about any Pirates of the Caribbean but loved the ride and the show. I had never seen Peter Pan yet, so on and so on. If well done they don't need to be forced to study up on it. Just take them to it and they will not necessarily become full fledged SW fans, but, that doesn't mean that they won't love the attractions. I have never seen Avatar, but, I am looking forward to the land. Why? Because it is different and I am relying on it having been done really well. If it was, I'll like it, if it wasn't... then it will be thumbs down.
I disagree, having been to Cars Land. If you haven't seen Cars, you're basically in this nice-looking cavern with some cool rides. If you've seen the movie, you realize you're in the middle of Radiator Springs and you understand the attention-to-detail in the land so much more, like why every third blink on the traffic light is slower or where the music comes from during Radiator Springs Racers. You just get so much more out of it where it goes from being, "Well, this is nicely done" to "Holy carp, I'm in the middle of a movie." It takes it to the next level. (and yes, I told my friend that Cars is required viewing for the trip to Disneyland in January and that if she does not watch it, we will watch it in the room the first night we are there).

It's one thing for the dark rides to never have seen the movie. You get the general idea just by riding the ride (and PofTC the ride came before the films, so nothing really to gain from watching the films for that ride). But for these lands where you're in the middle of a movie, you get so much more out of it if you've seen the film. I had no interest in seeing Avatar, but I watched it so I understand the elements in Avatar Land, and I'll watch it once more before going.

Besides, every person should watch the original trilogy films at least once in their lifetime. Star Wars is just one of those films that everyone should see once. Not that I expect my father to ever become a Star Wars fan any more than I am a James Bond fan, but I've at least watched the James Bond films before forming that opinion. Same with Godfather and Gone with the Wind; I don't like either of those movies, but I watched them because they're classics that should be watched. I watched Star Wars initially because it was a classic to be watched, and it turns out I love Star Wars.

My mom has seen the original trilogy now that I'm a fan, and while they're definitely not her favorites, she's learned to appreciate them. My dad has refused to watch them, but loves Darth Vader. o_O
 

Goofyernmost

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I envy your oxygen level, mine is at 80 percent, when I really try to get oxygen in my lungs, I assume it's the high altitude and asthma. I never get good readings. Another reason, I want to leave this high altitude place.
I know that you want to stay there because of your family, but, seriously Bets, you are slowing killing yourself with lack of oxygen. You are putting additional strain on your heart as it tries to get more oxygen to your brain, lungs, organs, etc. I remember the difficulty I had years ago when I went to my daughters graduation in Colorado Springs. My mother was also just started into Pulmonary Fibrosis when we went and she had a terrible time just trying to get her breath with just a little exertion and that was before she even knew she had the disease. I know you have to do what is right for you, but, it seems like a compromise. You will get to be with them more often but, not necessarily longer. Getting out of those mountains might mean not seeing them as much, but, you may be able to do it for more years and be able to enjoy them more because you will feel better. None of my business I know, but, when we get to our age we have to focus on what will give us the best life that we have left. If I have overstepped my bounds by saying this stuff, I apologize. It just seems that you are a very nice lady and I would like you to enjoy your family for as long as you can and to think about yourself while you still can. You've earned it.
 

Cesar R M

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I disagree, having been to Cars Land. If you haven't seen Cars, you're basically in this nice-looking cavern with some cool rides. If you've seen the movie, you realize you're in the middle of Radiator Springs and you understand the attention-to-detail in the land so much more, like why every third blink on the traffic light is slower or where the music comes from during Radiator Springs Racers. You just get so much more out of it where it goes from being, "Well, this is nicely done" to "Holy carp, I'm in the middle of a movie." It takes it to the next level. (and yes, I told my friend that Cars is required viewing for the trip to Disneyland in January and that if she does not watch it, we will watch it in the room the first night we are there).

It's one thing for the dark rides to never have seen the movie. You get the general idea just by riding the ride (and PofTC the ride came before the films, so nothing really to gain from watching the films for that ride). But for these lands where you're in the middle of a movie, you get so much more out of it if you've seen the film. I had no interest in seeing Avatar, but I watched it so I understand the elements in Avatar Land, and I'll watch it once more before going.

Besides, every person should watch the original trilogy films at least once in their lifetime. Star Wars is just one of those films that everyone should see once. Not that I expect my father to ever become a Star Wars fan any more than I am a James Bond fan, but I've at least watched the James Bond films before forming that opinion. Same with Godfather and Gone with the Wind; I don't like either of those movies, but I watched them because they're classics that should be watched. I watched Star Wars initially because it was a classic to be watched, and it turns out I love Star Wars.

My mom has seen the original trilogy now that I'm a fan, and while they're definitely not her favorites, she's learned to appreciate them. My dad has refused to watch them, but loves Darth Vader. o_O
I agree with you both. while knowing what these lands and attractions come from.. they are not a must to enjoy them.
take the example of splash mountain. Almost noone knows about song of the south. Yet the attraction is considered one of the best of Magic Kingdom. (same as Haunted Mountain). Some friends mentioned the same of Harry Potter.. they never seen the movie series nor read the books. Yet they were completely amazed by the castle and attractions.
 

englanddg

One Little Spark...
My daughter and son-in-law are there right now. She said the lights are supposed to be good on Monday, which works out well because they'll be out in the country so won't have city lights.
There are quite a few "outings" that will take you out there...I was looking at doing a cruise into the bay (nice and dark out on the ocean)!

But, I decided my kid would enjoy Blue Lagoon better, so we'll just have to catch views when we can. I don't want to book anything in advance for that evening because we'll still be dealing with jet lag, and we need to get up early the next day for our flight to Paris.

Looks awesome though! I bet they enjoyed it!
 

donaldtoo

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I really loved Tangled so much more than Frozen, not that I didn't like Frozen it was more in the perfectly fine category for me and so overdone in Marketing.

It is Disappointing that so much theming went into the Tangled Potties instead of an attraction. Equally glad it didn't go into another Princess meet and greet.

It could have been worse (and, I don't put it past Disney, these days)...they could have made it a potty meet n' greet twofer by having Rapunzel greet you as you entered the facilities, and tell you to have a Magical day as you left ("Don't forget to wash your hands!")...!!!!! :hilarious: :D ;) :)
 

Cesar R M

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It could have been worse (and, I don't put it past Disney, these days)...they could have made it a potty meet n' greet twofer by having Rapunzel greet you as you entered the facilities, and tell you to have a Magical day as you left ("Don't forget to wash your hands!")...!!!!! :hilarious: :D ;) :)
that would have been the "fastpass deluxe" version, where the pottie will have deluxe triple layered soft toilet paper ;)
 

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