Walking in the World

[billybaruch1]

Originally posted by barnum42
Billy

I though it was considered distinctly un-American to walk anywhere (other than when dressed in a designer tracksuit and carrying little weights around a shopping centre, because that is “exercise”.

It’s refreshing to see people enjoying the simple activity that is putting one foot in front of the other then repeating the process.

As far a walking between Disney locations, a number of years I walked from the Magic Kingdom entrance to the Contemporary resort (I was not staying there, just went for a nose and to play in a water sprite). When I tried to walk back from Contemporary to Magic Kingdom a security guard was quite surly with me and refused to let me past as I was not a resort guest. My annual pass (in the days when it had your photo on it) did nothing to placate him. So instead of a nice stroll of a couple of hundred yards I had to double back to the hotel and wait for the next monorail and ride it all the way around until it got back to Magic Kingdom.

A lot of things are "un-American" these days. Also, most of what is good on earth is because of Americans. I love the British for the way they speak. Heck, I love everyone no matter how they speak (as long as it's not gutter slang).

Walking is a basic human activity and essential to health, in my opinion. If they asked me about how to design or re-design a theme park or combination of parks, my number one suggestion would be to eliminate dead-ends. I say when you go somewhere for fun, you should be able to go everywhere in a big loop. It's an insult to start walking around the lagoon to the Grand Floridian and arrive at a dead-end. It's as though the owners of the property were telling you: ERROR ERROR GO BACK. How much magic is it to "double back?" I mean, if you can't get there from here, why go there? :brick: :brick:

 

[The Mom]

Originally posted by TimeTrip
I think it would be cool to walk all the way around the 7 seas lagoon.. if they ever actually add/finish the walkway in certain areas.

I'd enjoy that!

Seriously, I enjoy walking to and from MGM from the Epcot resorts. (Of course, prior to my foot injury, I walked at least 2 miles a day, so it was more of a stroll for me.)

 

[Yellow Shoes]

Originally posted by billybaruch1
...my number one suggestion would be to eliminate dead-ends. I say when you go somewhere for fun, you should be able to go everywhere in a big loop. It's an insult to start walking around .... and arrive at a dead-end. It's as though the owners of the property were telling you: ERROR ERROR GO BACK. How much magic is it to "double back?" I mean, if you can't get there from here, why go there? :brick: :brick:

It's as if you were talking about AK.......

 

[barnum42]

Originally posted by billybaruch1
Also, most of what is good on earth is because of Americans.

Whilst I find the patriotic pride of Americans refreshing (political correctness forced it out of England) I think the statement “most of what is good on earth is because of Americans” is national pride getting a little too carried away.

A lot of what is good in the word had been courtesy of your country, however there is an entire planet beyond the borders of the USA, bustling with other countries from where a considerable percentage of the earths goodness has originated.

Be proud of your nation’s achievements, but don’t let it turn to arrogance. You seem too nice a person for that.

 

[billybaruch1]

Good points about AK's dead-ends and my possible arrogance.

barnum42, I was playing off your observation about Americans not walking very much anymore. We may be fat and lazy, but an American invented WDW and that's "most of what is good on earth," right? Do you mean to say Americans didn't invent love, truth, and beauty? Why that's just crazy talk!

In any case, I apologize for such a divisive statement. To tell the truth, Walt Disney and the other great Americans did not consult me when they made their achievements. I really can't claim credit for the deeds of others just because I happened to be born in the same country. :lol:

 

[barnum42]

Originally posted by billybaruch1
barnum42, I was playing off your observation about Americans not walking very much anymore. We may be fat and lazy, but an American invented WDW and that's "most of what is good on earth," right?

Now I see your angle!

 

[artvandelay]

Judge Smails putter, you can walk from the Poly to the GF. It's a nice walk along the lagoon, and it takes you past the Wedding Pavillion. There is not a lot of shade along the path, so don't attempt it during hot, suuny days.
You can also walk from the Poly to the TTC. It comes in handy for trips to Epcot.

 

[billybaruch1]

Hey George... I mean Art, there also used to be some good walking and bike riding along the river between Dixie Landings and the French Quarter. With the renovations, I don't know if that's still true. If you haven't already, see http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=477627 for some discussion about the buses and boats at POR. Hope you have a great time when you go!

Years ago I read some of the best trails were around Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness. I've never been out that way, though.