The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[mickEblu]

I’ve never rope-dropped Rise. Anyone have a sense of what that experience is like these days? On a weekend morning?

I find Rise’s queue sort of punishing and rarely ride it anymore. Maybe rope-drop is the solution?

I’m not sure rope dropping ROTR is worth it unless you re rope dropping anyway. Even then, you’d have to wake up at the crack of dawn to “rope drop” rope drop or you’ll be waiting an hour behind the people who got their first anyway. So between that and the fact that Rise may not be operating at park opening I’d abort that idea.

It’s not uncommon for ROTR to have a wait time of an hour or less. I’d check throughout the day or wait for a parade.

 

[Too Many Hats]

For me it's been closed until 930/10 every time I've gone.

Appreciate the heads up. This was my concern. I'll be crossing this off my to-do list.

 

[Too Many Hats]

I’m not sure rope dropping ROTR is worth it unless you re rope dropping anyway. Even then, you’d have to wake up at the crack of dawn to “rope drop” rope drop or you’ll be waiting an hour behind the people who got their first anyway. So between that and the fact that Rise may not be operating at park opening I’d abort that idea.

It’s not uncommon for ROTR to have a wait time of an hour or less. I’d check throughout the day or wait for a parade.

I usually arrive shortly after park opening anyway, so it wouldn't be too burdensome to show up for rope-drop... if it were worth it. But you've confirmed it's more than likely not.

I love Rise, but I've had some bummer experiences waiting 120 minutes when the app said 75, or scoring a short wait during a parade but then getting evacuated due to a breakdown. Oh well.

 

[mickEblu]

I usually arrive shortly after park opening anyway, so it wouldn't be too burdensome to show up for rope-drop... if it were worth it. But you've confirmed it's more than likely not.

I love Rise, but I've had some bummer experiences waiting 120 minutes when the app said 75, or scoring a short wait during a parade but then getting evacuated due to a breakdown. Oh well.

Well since you go early anyway I guess it’s a worth a shot

 

[chadwpalm]

I love Rise, but I've had some bummer experiences waiting 120 minutes when the app said 75, or scoring a short wait during a parade but then getting evacuated due to a breakdown. Oh well.

I usually judge the wait time by where the line is as opposed to the wait time board because it is never close.

I do know every time I get into the line, especially if it is with someone who hasn't rode it yet, I get super nervous that it is going to break down while waiting.

 

[Too Many Hats]

I usually judge the wait time by where the line is as opposed to the wait time board because it is never close.

I do this now as well. Lesson learned.

I do know every time I get into the line, especially if it is with someone who hasn't rode it yet, I get super nervous that it is going to break down while waiting.

I know exactly what you mean. After being burned a couple times, there's a strange low-level anxiety walking through the queue and even the preshows (got kicked out once all the way at the Kylo interrogation room).

 

[TP2000]

"I bleed red, white and blue!" - Walt Disney

It's after 5 on Friday of the 4th of July weekend. Sending out an early wish for a Happy Independence Day, gang!

Please remember to keep the garden hose primed and ready for emergency service, keep the pets and little ones away from the hot coals, and buy an extra bag of ice NOW because you know you're going to need it and they'll be sold out by Saturday afternoon.

But once you've taken those precautions, get out there and have some FUN celebrating this fabulous nation we are all so blessed to live in!!!

Yours truly has been drafted into being the official Judge for the July 4th Bike & ATV Kids Parade in my development, and this is the 2nd Annual version of that grand parade (this development is so new that the stucco is still drying). The kids decorate their bikes and ATV's in various patriotic schemes and drive around the pickle ball courts and community center to great fanfare.

I have earned this Judge title by being a rare childless adult (so no favorites) in this development who seems fair and balanced and as one mom put it "You just look the part". I'm honored. And luckily there's as many ribbons to give out as there are kids participating, so no disgruntled loser can egg my house in the early morning hours of July 5th.

However you are celebrating this wonderful weekend for our wonderful nation, get out there and have some fun!

 

[Californian Elitist]

I can understand. It feels weird to celebrate a country... just because I happen to live here / have been born here.

Like I know I am lucky to have been born Canadian, there are a lot of other countries one could be born in, that are not so great.

But ...

I personally don't feel any sort of passion to celebrate Canada Day tomorrow, especially whilst our Indigenous peoples still suffer from the consequence of colonialism, residential schools, and a lack of drinking water on some reserves, to this day.

Maybe it means more to those who have immigrated here from some of those countries, and feel safer here?

A reason to celebrate for some for sure, and I celebrate that many can find a safe home here.

But I don't celebrate the day myself.

Any plans for tomorrow, since you don’t celebrate Canada Day?

 

[Disney Analyst]

Any plans for tomorrow, since you don’t celebrate Canada Day?

Well we are going to a family BBQ still - haha! But we are just going to eat food and see family.

Might swing to a friends backyard beforehand for a beverage!

 

[Californian Elitist]

Well we are going to a family BBQ still - haha! But we are just going to eat food and see family.

Might swing to a friends backyard beforehand for a beverage!

Sounds nice! Hope you enjoy yourselves!

 

[Consumer]

Independence Day isn’t about celebrating the USA because I was born there, it’s about celebrating the Liberty and justice for all, escaping tyranny, and giving a voice to the people. Everybody around the world should celebrate the Fourth of July.

 

[Rich T]

Who else doesn’t celebrate Independence Day?

I do celebrate Independence Day. My ancestors came over from Scotland, my father fought in World War II to help defend the world from a great evil, and I have lived a life surrounded by many amazing people of all races, religions and orientations. Despite all its problems, huge mistakes, struggles and imperfections, the United States is a country full of wonderful people, breathtaking natural beauty, and the birthplace of works of imagination and creativity in all fields that inspire people all over the world. That’s what I celebrate.

And it’s also a country that guarantees its citizens the right to openly criticize its workings. And so, of course, I respect your feelings and reasons for not taking part. I hope you have a wonderful July 4th doing what you want to do!

 

[Disney Analyst]

Independence Day isn’t about celebrating the USA because I was born there, it’s about celebrating the Liberty and justice for all, escaping tyranny, and giving a voice to the people. Everybody around the world should celebrate the Fourth of July.

I’d rather not celebrate July 4th as a non-USA citizen…

But thanks for the suggestion

 

[MoonRakerSCM]

This year I'm not heading anywhere special for setting off fireworks. For several years we'd head to places in Nevada to launch some mortars and watch the expensive fireworks the truckers always seemed to buy and set off.

This year is just a quiet weekend at home and a family BBQ on Tuesday.

My two Disney friends are currently flying to Florida for a cruise on the Wish on Monday. They're quite patriotic so I teased them for not being in the country on the fourth... they assured me they are prepared with these t-shirts-

 

[TP2000]

I will be avoiding fireworks and comforting my poor dog instead.

God bless you, my dear lady. And that's a really good point. In the past 20 years or so the use of illegal fireworks has grown greatly during the July 4th weekend, and to a lesser extent on New Year's Eve. I always worry about the dogs in the neighborhood when those VERY LOUD illegal fireworks go off on July 4th.

Whatever breed your dog is, keep it safe and as sheltered as possible and don't go too far from its side, and give it lots of treats and hugs. Have you tried playing KUSC 91.5 on the radio? That always calmed me right down, and I'd imagine it would work for dogs too.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I will be avoiding fireworks and comforting my poor dog instead.

This is the worst. If I could bring my dogs on a plane without them having to go under in a crate, I’d for sure head to a different country every Independence Day.

Hope your pup will be okay.

 

[MoonRakerSCM]

Otherwise, we'd all be posting on this thread in German.

As an aside from this comment. Last Sunday I visited the Reagan Library and went through the traveling Auschwitz exhibit. While they let in way too many people at a time to be anywhere near comfortable, and the subject matter/amount of it were tough to get through, it was a fascinating (not exactly sure what word to use) display. A lot of interesting history of the town from its inception in medieval Europe through the end of WWII and onward. Many powerful artifacts and interviews are on display. It fully explained but did not go into extreme details (aka it was not as... 'intense' as I thought it would be), and it showed everything with as much personal context as can be told from the unbelievable history of the site.

I learned a few things about the history of the area and some gruesome technical details I did not previously know about... but what I took away from it the most is how there is an increasing disconnect with younger people and the events that took place there. The exhibit is titled 'Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away' seemingly to remind people (younger generations) about humanities darkest moments.

See what you did TP, you made me go off on a depressing tangent!

That being said, to tie back into this Patriotic weekend discussion, I recommend a visit to ANY presidential library, government house, state/national park/monument and to explore our countries rich tapestry of history.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I’d rather not celebrate July 4th as a non-USA citizen…

But thanks for the suggestion

If there are some Americans who choose not to celebrate, we can beat believe the majority of folks in the hundreds of other countries aren’t either and probably don’t even know the significance of the holiday. Lol.

 

[TP2000]

See what you did TP, you made me go off on a depressing tangent!

That being said, to tie back into this Patriotic weekend discussion, I recommend a visit to ANY presidential library, government house, state/national park/monument and to explore our countries rich tapestry of history.

Don't worry, we have to deal with the most depressing and awful of darkest humanity to realize how much pure goodness our wonderful nation has brought to people all over the world.

The dead killed by the German National Socialist Party deserve our condolences, but just think of the future people we saved by liberating them when we did in May, 1945.

I used to live not far from the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, about 10 miles northeast of Disneyland. It also had some really interesting and rather gory exhibits about Vietnam and what we were up against from the Communists in that war. I was also struck by the tales my Vietnamese-American friend who now owns several nail salons in OC told about her childhood and how she and her parents escaped the Communists and eventually landed in SoCal in 1975 penniless and destitute and with no English language skills. And then they got to work...

The story of America is a story of humanity's trial and tribulation. But it's a story that always looks forward to happier days. And God bless it for that. Because if you can't look forward, why even bother?

Happy Independence Day everyone!

 

[Phroobar]