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by DDDoherty
Jul Wed 16, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Where should we stay? And why?
Replies: 27
Views: 9705

It depends upon what you want! DELUX: If you go to MK more often, maybe Grand Floridian unless you are an outdoor/train/backwoods type then stay at Wilderness Lodge. Many folk think the Polynesian is the best. If Epcot is your favorite then Yacht Club unless you have kids then it is the Beach Club. ...
by DDDoherty
Jul Wed 16, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: ???Motor Boat Rentals @ Boardwalk???
Replies: 8
Views: 3589

I just talked to someone at Bayside Marina (Yacht Club) and they confirmed that the two seat motor boats can be rented there. The person I spoke to wasn't sure but thought the rental cost was $36-38 per half hour. I hope she was incorrect and the WVParkfan info is more accurate! Perhaps she meant ho...
by DDDoherty
Jul Wed 16, 2008 7:48 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Mission Space
Replies: 98
Views: 37841

Funny though, I get less queezy with the spin/g-force!
by DDDoherty
Jul Wed 16, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Contemporary Changes
Replies: 34
Views: 10430

Contemporary DVC

We are at WDW now (July 13-August 8, 2008) and were told by cast members that both of the new towers will be DVC! Both? The name is Kingdom TOWER . And all the pictures and schematics I've seen only show one. johno We'll be going over there and the DVC office in the next week and will ask. The cast...
by DDDoherty
Jul Tue 15, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Contemporary Changes
Replies: 34
Views: 10430

350 DVC points (less than a cost of a new car for a lifetime of WDW vacations) gets us Sunday - Thursday for 5 weeks. We then either pay cash for weekends, go to my brother and sister-in-laws across state for the weekend, find alternate lodging, or use left-over points. Yes we are SPOILED and love i...
by DDDoherty
Jul Tue 15, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: FastPass
Replies: 169
Views: 53913

It takes a bit of planning, practice, and self-education to make the most out of a Disney vacation -- especially if time is limited. Today, we went into Disney Hollywood Studio to check out the new Pixar Place area and the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction. We arrived about noon and the Fast Passes ...
by DDDoherty
Jul Tue 15, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: ???Motor Boat Rentals @ Boardwalk???
Replies: 8
Views: 3589

Boat rentals around Crescent Lake...

We are at the Beach Club now, but the boat rental office just closed. We'll ask first thing tomorrow and post the info for you. Tue 8/15/2008 5 pm
by DDDoherty
Jul Tue 15, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Contemporary Changes
Replies: 34
Views: 10430

We are at WDW now (July 13-August 8, 2008) and were told by cast members that both of the new towers will be DVC!
by DDDoherty
Jul Tue 15, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: What should they do next at WDW?
Replies: 59
Views: 17790

We are always disappointed that the Atlantic Dance Hall (Boardwalk) is not open for dancing during mid-summer and that when it supposedly is an open dance hall, it is modern... THIS SUMMER IT IS OPEN WE JUST DISCOVERED The atmosphere is turn of the century through WWII at the Beach & Yacht Club ...
by DDDoherty
Jun Fri 20, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Where should we stay? And why?
Replies: 27
Views: 9705

If you look closely, the building layouts and courtyards seem nearly identical, just decorated differently. Port Orleans is still our favorite non-delux resort. Romantic. Fun. SHADE! Coronado has little relief from the sun. Plus, the boat transportation to Downtown Disney is a fun albiet slower alte...
by DDDoherty
Jun Fri 20, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Disney Around the World
Topic: Phantom Manor - Corridor of Doors
Replies: 16
Views: 20950

If you get to DLP, check out the tombstones - turn left as you exit (dead end - no pun intended). The "humor" is much darker and more morbid than in the States. Not really children oriented...
by DDDoherty
Jun Fri 20, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Disney Around the World
Topic: Space Mountain Paris!
Replies: 65
Views: 142961

On the outside, the theming is great - best of the three I've been to. On the inside, the ride is great - again, best of the three I've ridden. As you've said, however, they don't continue the story line from outside to inside...
by DDDoherty
Jun Fri 20, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Disney Around the World
Topic: Anyone ever been?
Replies: 59
Views: 41237

WDW is far better than Disneyland Paris (we go to both every year). I might lean toward Disneyland being better than Disneyland Paris but I'm sure my wife likes Disneyland Paris better but WDW is still our favorite hands down. We have friends that have lived in Korea and Japan and they have told us ...
by DDDoherty
May Sat 10, 2008 1:38 am
Forum: Disney Around the World
Topic: The Differences In Rides At Disney Parks Around the World
Replies: 19
Views: 20774

The Differences In Rides At Disney Parks Around the World

The rides at Disney Paris seem to be more exciting. Space Mountain, Rock'N'Rollercoaster, etc. Is this my imagination? or are they really designed differently? What is your experience? Which Space Mountain is the best? I vote for Disney Paris both for the queue experience and the ride. I'd also like...
by DDDoherty
May Sat 10, 2008 1:28 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Best country for dining?
Replies: 78
Views: 25756

A few years ago, Norway had the best meal - a unique cold buffet and hot table service - that was underpriced compared to anything else on property in a great castle like setting. Then the princesses took over and the prices doubled. We haven't tried it since then even though my wife is a princess! ...