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by saritajuanita
Jul Wed 29, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Disneyland Trivia
Replies: 161
Views: 93562

Told you it was easy. How about one more: what was Walt's term for major landmarks that kept people moving through the parks?
by saritajuanita
Jul Wed 29, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: What is your favorite safety spiel/video at disneyland.
Replies: 72
Views: 58918

I voted for the Matterhorn, but if there is a separate category for safety videos, I definitely agree that Star Tours wins by a mile - that hair!
by saritajuanita
Jul Wed 29, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: What's your favorite spot to relax?
Replies: 22
Views: 11489

I agree on the Tiki Room - it's one of my favorites. I also like to get a drink and sit in the courtyard seating area of Cafe Orleans. Particularly if one of the live acts is playing.
by saritajuanita
Jul Wed 29, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Disneyland Trivia
Replies: 161
Views: 93562

New to this thread, but I love Disney trivia. Here's an easy one: where did the organ in Disneyland's Haunted Mansion come from?
by saritajuanita
Jul Wed 29, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Summer Nightastic
Replies: 27
Views: 15949

Anyone know if the dragon is now working or not? I've seen the new fireworks, but I want to see the new dragon. I may go just for Flotsam/Jetsam and the new croc, but having the new dragon working as well would be icing on the cake.
by saritajuanita
Jul Wed 29, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Star Tours Going To Crash!?!?
Replies: 101
Views: 58803

I definitely agree with the posters above about trying to put too much "plot" and too many characters into the re-vamp. When the ride originally opened, I'd never seen any of the "Star Wars" films (I think I was 6). I still loved the ride. I appreciated it more after I'd seen the...
by saritajuanita
Jul Wed 29, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Disneyland's 'Magical' fireworks
Replies: 16
Views: 10213

I saw the new show back in June and they had both Tink and Dumbo flying. It was a Friday, though I'm not sure if that matters. It might be a matter of wind/air quality whether they use both. As for the show, it's not bad, but it certainly is no "Remember..." The music is a bit too disjoint...
by saritajuanita
Apr Sun 19, 2009 12:46 am
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Seven Secrets of Disneyland
Replies: 9
Views: 7040

I've got the "Little Known Facts" book as well - it's very cute and well laid out.

Of course, after years of study, I not only know the "7 secrets" and the "10 secrets," but also more than 75% of the "little known facts" as well!
by saritajuanita
Apr Sun 19, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Whats your favorite set of ears?
Replies: 56
Views: 38671

I like the original ears the best, though I'm tempted the next time I go to Club 33 to buy the Club 33 ears (yes, they have them). They are just like the classic ears, but they have the club logo embroidered on the front. I recently went to a bachelorette party at Disneyland - we got the bride the v...
by saritajuanita
Apr Sun 19, 2009 12:30 am
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: California residents, does Disney lose its happiness?
Replies: 54
Views: 40197

It's definitely a personality thing - my father always complains about how the "real thing is better" (i.e., real river rafting, a real safari, etc.), but for me, it's a great place to go on a Friday evening, even if it's by myself. I work 10 minutes from the park, so I drive over, and jus...
by saritajuanita
Apr Sun 19, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Aladdin musical? Yay or nay?
Replies: 18
Views: 11179

As an APer, I'll admit to a biased opinion, but I love the Aladdin show particularly for that original song (probably cut from one of the movies) that Jasmine sings - "To Be Free" - I want a copy of that song!
by saritajuanita
Apr Sun 19, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Star Tours Going To Crash!?!?
Replies: 101
Views: 58803

Gosh, I hope they're finally doing something with this. I have a bumper sticker from back in 2001 that promises a "Tatooine Express" overhaul that never came to fruition. I do find it incredibly ironic that George Lucas, the man who insisted on exacting technical specifications for the the...
by saritajuanita
Apr Sun 19, 2009 12:18 am
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Any annual passholders here?
Replies: 34
Views: 28595

I think I might just have achieved pass Nirvana this year: I got the deluxe pass they offered at Costco with the $50 gift card, and then my pass expired the day after my birthday. I showed up on my birthday, got the Deluxe pass, used the $50 for the parking, and then got a $69 "birthday fun car...
by saritajuanita
Apr Sun 19, 2009 12:15 am
Forum: Disneyland Resort
Topic: Enchanted Tiki Room
Replies: 30
Views: 24797

As to the eating/drinking issue: originally, they did not allow eating/drinking (I think it was even part of the spiel at the time). I think they've just become more relaxed about that issue, and realized that they sell <i>way</i> more Dole Whip and Dole Whip Floats if they allow people to then <i>e...
by saritajuanita
Apr Tue 01, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Which Resort do you prefer?
Replies: 101
Views: 47627

I voted for the Dolphin not because of the decor (ugly) or the food choices (limited), but for one <i>very important</i> reason (especially for those of us from the West Coast who are jet lagged) - the Swan and Dolphin are Westin hotels, and they have <i>awesome</i> beds and pillows. We're talking m...