Where in the World is Bob Saget?

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donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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MinnieM123 said:
? Inquiring minds want to know . . . why would you be slamming your head into the rocks? Is this some sort of ancient ritual for offering your head up to the gods? o_O ;)

Sharing my own reaction to @donaldtoo 's pictures, I thought the rocky vista was amazing!!!! :joyfull: I could see myself trying to climb up (at least some) of that! :D (Sometimes, I think I was probably a monkey or other "climbing" critter in my past life . . .)
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No, it's because @Gabe1 just loooooves to do so many outdoorsy, wilderness-type things...! :D ;) :)

Thank you! :) I've always been a climber, too. Trees, hiking, and we did a heckuva' lot of rock climbing and rappelling, back in the day, too.
Anyway, just like with most things like that, pics just don't do it justice. It is really a site to behold, all that pink granite. Much of our state capital building is constructed of the same pink granite...

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MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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donaldtoo said:
No, it's because @Gabe1 just loooooves to do so many outdoorsy, wilderness-type things...! :D ;) :)

Thank you! :) I've always been a climber, too. Trees, hiking, and we did a heckuva' lot of rock climbing and rappelling, back in the day, too.
Anyway, just like with most things like that, pics just don't do it justice. It is really a site to behold, all that pink granite. Much of our state capital building is constructed of the same pink granite...

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Now, that is a picture to behold!
 
Soarin' Over Pgh

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MinnieM123 said:
My concern was not so much about what the "final" modern design will be; my concern (I'm just speaking about this one, small beach outlet at the Poly, right now) was that they opened up something with a temporary design (they'll be bringing in different chairs, etc., for the final version--according to what I read, anyway). Well, it also doesn't take much effort to at least put some nice greenery around.

As a guest, my first impression of the pictures posted by WDW Magic looked very blah to me. As a guest, I have that right to think what I want. If they were going with a modern theme, I'd still expect more embellishment (that can be accomplished in various ways), but with a more modern flair, so to speak.

You see, you have to understand that I used to work for a hotel company in the administrative offices. One of my colleagues there was the head designer. I recall a conversation I had with her about a seasonal, outdoor venue for one of the properties. She was frustrated because some of the items had not yet arrived, and I had suggested that maybe she put in something temporary for the few missing items. She told me (by the way, I'm not a designer; I'm an office worker), that the design team took pride in their work. She was representing a large hotel company and their standards were set very high; the design team did not "settle" for interim solutions. The rehab would be done once, and done with all the correct elements to give the "wow" factor to our guests. So, when I look at a high-end property like the Polynesian, I expect nothing less, even for just a walk-up, outdoor outlet.
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Nailed it.

Please accept this picture of a super excited Daisy as your reward.

 
MinnieM123

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JenniferS said:
I think I must be the only one who doesn't care for the Wilderness Lodge all that much.
Nor the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Poly is my dream resort. Or, at least, it was.
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I can also picture you at the Grand Floridian, as you like beautiful, elegant things. Luckily, the one time I stayed there, was the year just prior to when they built the DVC building (which took away the tennis courts and closed down the spa—although, they have since opened up a new spa). And, with discounts, I somehow managed to scrape together enough for 3 nights; I just knew I had to stay there once in my life, you know!! Anyway, I received some massive pixie dust; the manager upgraded me (at no charge and no, I never asked for this) to Royal Palm, their club level in the main building!! OMG . . . it was gorgeous and really first class. In the evening, when they put out the hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, I could sit there (3rd floor) and look down at the open lobby, and listen to the live evening orchestra. I felt like I was in the Great Gatsby era. It was quite the experience, and I'll never forget it. :)
 
donaldtoo

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MinnieM123 said:
I've been pondering your comments, and I came to the realization that many of the designers that Disney hires now, just don't seem to "understand" what the guests like. (And, I realize that budget constraints are "part" but NOT ALL of this ongoing falderal . . .) If it was just this one location that wasn't up to "our" standards, I could understand, but there have been many that have been less than stellar (not all, but many).

Hence, my solution: HIRE @Soarin' Over Pgh TO BE PART OF THE DESIGN TEAM, TO SNAP THOSE PRESENT DESIGNERS BACK INTO REALITY, AND CREATE PRETTY THINGS AGAIN JUST LIKE THE OLDEN DAYS!!! :)
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Can I PLEASE be @Soarin' Over Pgh's assistant?!?! :geek:
I have a few ideas, myself. Maybe, even a rough sketch, or two... ;) :)
 
JenniferS

JenniferS

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MinnieM123 said:
I can also picture you at the Grand Floridian, as you like beautiful, elegant things. Luckily, the one time I stayed there, was the year just prior to when they built the DVC building (which took away the tennis courts and closed down the spa—although, they have since opened up a new spa). And, with discounts, I somehow managed to scrape together enough for 3 nights; I just knew I had to stay there once in my life, you know!! Anyway, I received some massive pixie dust; the manager upgraded me (at no charge and no, I never asked for this) to Royal Palm, their club level in the main building!! OMG . . . it was gorgeous and really first class. In the evening, when they put out the hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, I could sit there (3rd floor) and look down at the open lobby, and listen to the live evening orchestra. I felt like I was in the Great Gatsby era. It was quite the experience, and I'll never forget it. :)
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Yeah, I could do the GF.

My problem with the Deluxe resorts isn't that I can't pay for them, so much as I won't pay for them.

We are hoping to buy a place in Florida next year (fingers crossed), so I can't see that we'll end up staying on site much after this year's trip.
 
StarWarsGirl

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JenniferS said:
I think I must be the only one who doesn't care for the Wilderness Lodge all that much.
Nor the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Poly is my dream resort. Or, at least, it was.
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I like AKL. And Wilderness Lodge. Have not stayed at either one in years. My favorite is Contemporary.

I don't see us staying at Wilderness again now that we own at BLT. Proximety is much better, and we can get over to Wilderness Lodge pretty quickly. AKL we usually only do for a few days. My dad is talking about doing that one if we decide to do the WDW side trip after Hilton Head in a few years.

I have stayed at Poly. I think the last time we did, I was in elementary school, but I have stayed there. My dad is talking about staying there for a few nights once the DVC section opens, depending on how the points are (we aren't buying there, though). The whole thing did remind me more of Honolulu international airport than anything else. I did like the water feature, but I have to wonder about how easy that was to clean. I'm disappointed with Pineapple Lanai, even though I can't eat Dole Whip.
 
unkadug

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StarWarsGirl95 said:
I like AKL. And Wilderness Lodge. Have not stayed at either one in years. My favorite is Contemporary.

I don't see us staying at Wilderness again now that we own at BLT. Proximety is much better, and we can get over to Wilderness Lodge pretty quickly. AKL we usually only do for a few days. My dad is talking about doing that one if we decide to do the WDW side trip after Hilton Head in a few years.

I have stayed at Poly. I think the last time we did, I was in elementary school, but I have stayed there. My dad is talking about staying there for a few nights once the DVC section opens, depending on how the points are (we aren't buying there, though). The whole thing did remind me more of Honolulu international airport than anything else. I did like the water feature, but I have to wonder about how easy that was to clean. I'm disappointed with Pineapple Lanai, even though I can't eat Dole Whip.
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The lobby water feature?
You do know that they have done away with that. It's part of their "close all water features" plan for plussing the entire resort.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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JenniferS said:
Yeah, I could do the GF.

My problem with the Deluxe resorts isn't that I can't pay for them, so much as I won't pay for them.

We are hoping to buy a place in Florida next year (fingers crossed), so I can't see that we'll end up staying on site much after this year's trip.
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Oh, I completely understand the $$$$ issue for the deluxe's. Even with the discounts now, they are out of my price range, even for a few nights. I've only stayed at the Swan or Dolphin for the past 3 trips to WDW. They're nice, reasonably-priced hotels, in a great location. :)
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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JenniferS said:
I think I must be the only one who doesn't care for the Wilderness Lodge all that much.
Nor the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Poly is my dream resort. Or, at least, it was.
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I'm gonna' guess it's probably, partially, a proximity thing, as well...what, with you bein' so close to wilderness up there all your life in the GWN, Polynesia would be some kinda' escape...! ;) :)

I dream of the tropics, as well, just not at WDW so much, anymore. :eek: :oops: ;)

We've never taken one of those vacations where all you do is lay on the beach all day and snap your fingers for people to bring you adult beverages with little umbrellas in 'em.
Personally, I'd like to start with Bora Bora... :)


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seahawk7

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Gabe1 said:
Yeah, @donaldtoo and I have had many a conversation about time in nature. While I love my flowers and my gardens and a walk for exercise on our concrete riverwalk I have little tolerance for looking at mountains, climbing mountains. I too love the picture and I could stand up there and admire the beauty for about 5 minutes and I am out. A day let alone a vacation and I'd be anything but relaxed. Camping is beyond torturous to me and I won't do it.

It isn't that I have not done the nature vacationish thing. I've done a two week wilderness canoe trip down the Wisconsin river. I've camped at places like Yogi campgrounds where at least there were toilets unlike my canoe trip.
I've done fishing excursions. I've chaperoned youth to the National Youth Christian Conference in Aspen, rock climbing included and plenty of nature in July. Camping I've done multiple time but it has been on the taboo list for over 20 years. Done all these things, been there done that not going back. I even did sleep away camp for many years as a kid. It was OK but I wasn't a fan of cabins and bunkbeds out in nature and no A/C. My DS said no to camp, my DD went one year and was out. My DH in his young adult years did Wilderness canoeing through Minnesota and almost died in a massive rain and mudslides. Wet clothes, soaked food, cold, water ran through tent. 3 days later they hit a town and left the canoe somewhere out there. Done.

Now put me in Aspen in a lovely resort in early Spring. I'll ski down that same mountain a week and return to my room, go out to dinner, sit in the whirlpool surrounded by snow and a nice adult beverage. My idea of a vacation is a moderate on up resort at WDW where I am fed 3 meals a day that I do not cook and snack around the world, preferably not in the dog days of summer heat.

Vacation Me:

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I hear you. I don't like to camp myself. I like to hike a climb mountains as long as I can return to a hot shower and comfortable bed.
 
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