The Fan's Guide to WDW -- Travel Channel

[AkiraRaptor]

Can someone PLEASE tell me what restaurant the Levy's (the black couple) ate at outside of Epcot? It was a steakhouse but I couldn't understand what the first thing was she said.

That would be the Yachtsman Steakhouse @ Yacht Club.


Do I get a prize?

 

[Miss Bell]

I think the more often you go, the easier it is to start to relax about hitting the parks so hard. I know our first few times, we were really insane--up at opening every day and there til closing every night without a break between. Over time we have started relax a bit more on our vacations. We always sleep in after E-Ride nights, and a couple of other times, too.

I think the relaxation comes from knowing you'll be back. The first few times we went, we didn't realize we would start going every year--you feel like you are going to miss something. Now that we know we will be back, if we miss something, it's not that big of a deal.

I think the problem with the sleep in/massage combo on the Travel Channel show was that it seemed over the top--too staged.

I do know that if Disney wanted to pay for my massage while I was there, I would have no trouble taking them up on it. I'd just rather have it at the end of a long day in the parks, not at the beginning. :animwink:

 

[phlydude]

Anytime anyone says "Going commando" I think of that Snapple radio commercial from 2 years ago where the kid plays the synthesizer and sings (horribly) about the new snapple flavors. In one of them he says it's refreshing like "a breeze up your shorts on a warm summer day when your going commando..."

 

[Miss Bell]

Anytime I hear the expression "going commando," I think of the Friends episode where Joey was going without underwear.

 

[cindy_k]

Can someone PLEASE tell me what restaurant the Levy's (the black couple) ate at outside of Epcot? It was a steakhouse but I couldn't understand what the first thing was she said.

Its the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Its in the Yacht Club hotel. Its pretty expensive.
Here's the menu: http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_ys.htm

Have Fun!!

Cindy in NY

 

[strobe]

Its the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Its in the Yacht Club hotel. Its pretty expensive.
Here's the menu: http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_ys.htm

Have Fun!!

Cindy in NY

It is a bit expensive, however, also one of the very best steaks I have ever eaten. Great atmosphere, great service, excellent food, and excellent desserts. Well worth the money in my opinion!

 

[DivineMadness7]

I "TiVoed" this special and I thought it was great.

To "DaveDizney" congrats to your family on being chosen. I think that's great!

Sure, the special wasn't all that "educational" to those of us who are pros at touring WDW. But I 2nd and 3rd all of the comments about the demographic that this program was trying to reach. This program was meant for first timers, not for fanatics like us.

I personally enjoy anything on tv about wdw that I can find. I surf the listings and TiVo everything I see!

Congrats again, and ignore the negative comments! :wave:

 

[jcamacam]

DaveDizney - we loved your family!

DaveDizney -

Please don't listen to all the negative comments on these boards.

My famiy thought you and your family were one of the best elements of the show! And, if people think you're a "quack" and "over the top", then I guess we are too!

Great job and congratulations for being chosen!

 

[Kwit35]

I can't tell you how weird this is!

One thing I didn't expect in these threads was the assumptions many make over a one hour video on expanded-basic cable. BTW, I'm David -- the guy in the video with the teens. And really, I'm saying all this with a quirky smile on my face.

First, I never laminate the schedules (where did that come from?). The schedules we make also never dictate our family, but explain a plan based on ride times, crowds, and preferred seating arrangements (yes, we NEVER make PS's in the park -- I make them the first day they're available on the phone). The schedules are modified if we see an unusually short line, or find something else to do. I'm not that -- funny how that has become a magnet.

Second, the poncho's were used for riding Kali mid-day in April. Those of you who have ridden Kali and gotten soaked know the wonderful "magic" that happens in your shorts for a few hours afterward. Also, spring rain happens. What they didn't tell you is that we buy our poncho's at Wal-Mart for $2.50 rather than take out a loan for the ones in the parks. There were many of these kind of tips we gave that would have made more sense to the hard-core, but that's not who they were marketing to. Let's be honest, we're Disney nerds here, and that's not a large market share. They cut out everything we suggested about getting to the parks early, the car rental/towncar controversy, going to certain parks on certain days, pool afternoons on crowded/hot days, etc., etc., etc. They cut these out because either Disney frowned on that being public knowledge, or they didn't fit the perceived audience.

Third, it's strange having people say I'm "over the top," a quack, and other evaluations without knowing me (even though I may be). It's like I'm eavesdropping into conversations. Please understand, I'm not whining -- if I had to put up with this and still get three nights at AKL and free airfare and tickets -- geeze, no contest.

Anyway -- thanks for letting me overhear the conversation.

I believe it was your daughter they showed during Wishes. I wanted to say that that was the most touching part of the entire show. The look on her face was the exact same look my daughter gets when she watches it. I teared up.
I loved your enthusiasm!

 

[DaveDizney]

Mucho Thanko

Thanks Kwit35, Jcamacam, DivineMadness7, and the many others who have sent words of affirmation. Though I've got a pretty tough skin, you can't believe how exposed you feel after something like this! Thanks again for carrying a Disney attitude!

 

[TinkerBell9988]

DaveDizney,

I've only watched the first 10 minutes of the show, and when I saw the whole thing about the individual schedules, I thought that was pretty "different", but its really smart, especially with your kids.

I do stranger things at the parks that people stare at me for, and my parents think I'm crazy for hunting down vintage WDW items on eBay, but hey, we each have our own "elements" for loving Disney so much.

Congrats to you and your family for having such a great opportunity. My family would have loved it, I'm sure your family had an amazing time.

Welcome to the boards! :wave:

-Tink

 

[General Grizz]

Thanks Kwit35, Jcamacam, DivineMadness7, and the many others who have sent words of affirmation. Though I've got a pretty tough skin, you can't believe how exposed you feel after something like this! Thanks again for carrying a Disney attitude!

VERY good point!

Hey, Dave, feel free to join in other discussions. I'm dying to know your views on all (unedited) things Disney. :wave:

 

[Underdog]

That would be the Yachtsman Steakhouse @ Yacht Club.


Do I get a prize?

:sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy:

How 'bout a round of applause? :hammer:

Actually, my wife posted the question because she couldn't find the restaurant.

 

[Underdog]

DaveDizney -

Please don't listen to all the negative comments on these boards.

My famiy thought you and your family were one of the best elements of the show! And, if people think you're a "quack" and "over the top", then I guess we are too!

Great job and congratulations for being chosen!

Ditto!

Everybody has they own way of doing things and if you guys enjoyed your vacation, where's the problem?

I think what you said about the show being 'edited' by the producers and Disney PR is a valid point as well. You can't expect them to allow all the 'secrets' to be given away, can you?

Again, good job!

 

[patelaine1953]

Great job! Loved the show! I'm taping all of the specials this month on Travel Channel to show the rest of our group before we go next month. Some are on the individual resorts as well.

41 days and counting!

 

[Danny14]

Oh, tell people the whole story. After sleeping in, they got a massage, rode 2 attractions at Epcot, and then proclaimed that they needed a break!?

Haha, I too thought that was a little strange. Overall, I thought that the show was pretty good. (Better than the show that tried to show WDW as thrill parks)

 

[Goofy23]

Not really fans...

The minister made a schedule for what his family was going to do that day in the Animal Kingdom in order, photocopied it, and gave one each to his 3 kids and wife so they "wouldn't keep asking what they're doing next." Come on! Just go and decide what you want to do when you get there! It's all about the sponteneity!

 

[neodisneylover]

BTW who loves to ride RnR but is too afraid of ToT? :lol:

My brother,sister and everone in that lives in my house!