tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post2216263886282012562..comments2024-03-25T23:24:53.777-05:00Comments on Stranded in Chaos: Vacation, day 2. Epcot or bust?Sara Strandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02641499434694637445noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-77030110705690207342013-08-02T12:59:28.358-05:002013-08-02T12:59:28.358-05:00Love the "you went viral and not in a good wa...Love the "you went viral and not in a good way" WTG lol.<br /><br />It's amazing how you have to "research" your vacation spot that cost an arm and a leg. Too bad they don't use some of the money you pay to get in to have some signs pointing to free water and such.Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-89921807792196334852013-07-22T00:45:00.209-05:002013-07-22T00:45:00.209-05:00The part about Alice's mental capacity cracked...The part about Alice's mental capacity cracked me up! haha <br /><br />Well that sucks Epcot was such a bust!Steffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387523324618066104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-35931803204157207922013-07-22T00:44:57.604-05:002013-07-22T00:44:57.604-05:00The part about Alice's mental capacity cracked...The part about Alice's mental capacity cracked me up! haha <br /><br />Well that sucks Epcot was such a bust!Steffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387523324618066104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-40905113525333370022013-07-12T14:28:05.257-05:002013-07-12T14:28:05.257-05:00I originally wasn't going to comment but as a ...I originally wasn't going to comment but as a past cast member of the Walt Disney World company for 6 years, I feel like I need to. <br /><br />First off, I feel as if this trip would have been better for you if you had actually done some research about central Florida. I am not sure where you are from but it rains in Florida a lot in the summer time. Sometimes the sun can be out and it can be raining. Its just how it goes in the summer time. If would have some research you would have known this so you would have expected all the rain and hot weather.<br /><br />Now when it comes to Epcot itself, if you would have done just some a little bit of research you would have seen how world showcase does not open till 11am every day and the height requirements. What confuses me is how you think Test Track was the only ride your son would fit on. There's a ride in Norway, Mexico, The Seas (Nemo), Mission Space (they have a intense version for adults and a basic experience for kdis), Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Soarin, The Land, Captain EO and Journey Into Imagination. Call me crazy but when adding all that up, that's more than one ride. <br /><br />And how in God's name could you spend over 200 dollars in water? You bought 66 bottles of water over two days? A little extreme. Again, if you did some proper research you would have known that all quick service places will give you a cup of ice cold water if you ask. Also, you can get just a cup of ice and that melts into water. Shocking, I know. There also water fountains all over the park and guess what its free!!! Crazy right?<br /><br />Also, you speak of the hot weather almost the entire time and yet you expect Belle to be in her big yellow dress? Please. If you actually go to the Magic Kingdom, Belle is indoors there and has on her yellow dress. Just so you know, guests love meeting Belle in multiple outfits because shes the one princess who has 2 dresses.<br /><br />I'm sorry this trip wasn't everything you wanted it to be but please do not make all these comments about the parks and the rides because 1. it could ruin someone else's trip, 2. it could have been better if YOU had planned better and 3. Be thankful you could even afford to come here because there are tons of people who will NEVER get to go to any Disney park.<br /><br />I hope your next trip is better and use your resources!! Stephanie Combshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745563093664090990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-19299119768435488542013-07-12T14:05:16.492-05:002013-07-12T14:05:16.492-05:00FYI... your blog posts about Disney have gone vira...FYI... your blog posts about Disney have gone viral on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. You may want to make your vacation posts private for a few weeks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586970480376247813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-66939294759967617142013-07-12T14:04:04.771-05:002013-07-12T14:04:04.771-05:00Just wanted to drop by and let you know that your ...Just wanted to drop by and let you know that your blog posts about Disney have gone viral on Twitter... and not in a good way. You may want to consider making your vacation posts private for a few weeks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586970480376247813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-58137402488966743132013-07-12T13:33:11.619-05:002013-07-12T13:33:11.619-05:00Oh gosh, there's a few inaccuracies in your re...Oh gosh, there's a few inaccuracies in your replies, Gulfport & Stacey...<br /><br />- The "Times Guide" sheets are available almost EVERYWHERE in each theme park. Just about every food & merchandise shop and carts have them readily available. If you find yourself knee-deep in one of the parks, just ask a Cast Member for the times guide and they can whip one out in seconds. There is no need to be in any Disney theme park without knowing about the amazing entertainment that's available on & off all day in various corners.<br /><br />- "Magic Kingdom" tickets are the same price as for all of the Disney theme parks. They do not charge more or less for any of their 4 theme parks.<br /><br />As far as the blog author not going back -- good. That's less people in the parks for when I'm there. :-)Dr. Nigel Channinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010504101325888419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-78820482867381814242013-07-12T12:36:26.755-05:002013-07-12T12:36:26.755-05:00Just an FYI... Universal raised the cost of their ...Just an FYI... Universal raised the cost of their ticket prices recently, making them the most expensive theme park in Orlando. Disney shortly followed suit and now the Magic Kingdom is the most expensive ticket. Going to Universal will no linger save you the coast of going to Disney and they will most likely raise their ticket price again with the completion of the Harry Potter expansion, which will require a 2 park ticket to experience!!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092083175265610641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-51419436183964202222013-07-12T12:15:25.376-05:002013-07-12T12:15:25.376-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947975417131439562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-56739133000329464252013-07-12T11:41:44.549-05:002013-07-12T11:41:44.549-05:00It sounds like your trip to Epcot was a bust due t...It sounds like your trip to Epcot was a bust due to your complete lack of planning. If you had done any research you would have known that World Showcase does not open until 11am EVERY DAY !!! I have no idea how you spent $10 on 2 bottles of water given that Dasani costs $3.00 per bottle throughout the resort (BTW.... most people just buy one bottle and refill it by getting a free cup of ice water available at every counter service restaurant at every Disney park with no food purchase necessary) !! Epcot has more than just one ride your son could have gone on. The "kid play area", as you called it, that you ducked into when it started to rain is actually the exit to Journey into Imagination. There is also a ride in Norway called Maelstrom. Nemo is considered a ride as well as Spaceship Earth. Soarin' also has a 40 inch height limit and your kids would have loved it !! There is also this fun program called KidCot. Your kids could have colored in a Perry The Platypus and taken it to all of the Kidcot stations throughout World Showcase and gotten a stamp from each country and some countries would have written your child's name in their language. My son has his name written on a Kidcot Perry in Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. This also FREE to everyone visiting Epcot. There is a really cool display in China and an Anime exhibit in Japan and informational as well as entertaining movies in many of the countries. You sure did miss a lot of fantastic opportunities to have a great time with your kids as well as educate them in a fun way about other cultures!! <br /><br />I don't know where you live, but Summer is the rainy season in Florida. It is miserably hot in the morning and rains every afternoon almost every day beginning the middle of May until Mid September. Again, poor planning on your part. Test Track was most likely closed due to safety issues. Due to the fact that part of the ride is outside, all theme parks have a policy to shut down exterior rides when there is lightning within a 10 mile radius. Going to Sea World, or any other theme park in Orlando, wouldn't have stopped you from being hot in the morning or getting rained on in the afternoon and having rides close.<br /><br />I hope you take advantage of the many theme park blogs and websites so you can have a better time on your next family vacation. <br /><br />P.S. Most Disney fans LOVE Belle in her blue dress just as much as her yellow one !!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092083175265610641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-30133318607016077162013-07-12T11:27:58.757-05:002013-07-12T11:27:58.757-05:00I want you to know that your experience at Epcot w...I want you to know that your experience at Epcot was real. I'm not surprised that you over exaggerated in some points, but this park is in real trouble. For someone who knows little (very little) about Disney and their Parks, this article doesn't sound like you're complaining *too* bad. UniversalNOWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943590993835678280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-17532358751614893842013-07-12T11:22:33.248-05:002013-07-12T11:22:33.248-05:00You do know there are other rides at Epcot besides...You do know there are other rides at Epcot besides Test Track and Spaceship Earth, right? There's a ride in Norway called Maelstrom. A ride in Mexico (boat ride with Donald Duck, can't think of the name.) There's a Figment ride. And a Nemo ride. And a ride called Living with the Land.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842405283510019813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-4165190914354112302013-07-12T11:22:23.364-05:002013-07-12T11:22:23.364-05:00I went to Sea World in Orlando and got splashed by...I went to Sea World in Orlando and got splashed by Shamu. I thought that was great until I realized I smelled like horrible fish.Shannon @ Bungalow960https://www.blogger.com/profile/10775802999823325260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-83819897953907235082013-07-12T11:22:22.456-05:002013-07-12T11:22:22.456-05:00I went to Sea World in Orlando and got splashed by...I went to Sea World in Orlando and got splashed by Shamu. I thought that was great until I realized I smelled like horrible fish.Shannon @ Bungalow960https://www.blogger.com/profile/10775802999823325260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-2269360938204279122013-07-12T10:52:30.066-05:002013-07-12T10:52:30.066-05:00They are still showing that Micheal Jackson movie?...They are still showing that Micheal Jackson movie? OMG! They were showing that when I worked there in 1986!ComfyMom~Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645425225886356909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-36086641194870341002013-07-12T10:32:01.246-05:002013-07-12T10:32:01.246-05:00I feel that a little more planning a knowledge cou...I feel that a little more planning a knowledge could've made your trip more fun. Such as knowing water is free if you go to a counter service restaurant, or that there are great interactive and kid friendly rides all around the park. I hope that if you do ever go back, its much less *insert every explicit word here* and more magic.Natalie Ivonvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827923251948288837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-2945954455702978072013-07-12T09:47:03.011-05:002013-07-12T09:47:03.011-05:00I'm confused. Why was Test Track the only ride...I'm confused. Why was Test Track the only ride your son would "fit on?" The height requirement is 40" and that is the highest for any ride in the park. There are actually no rides he is too short for in Epcot. <br /><br />Also I'm not sure how you paid $10 for 2 bottles of water...did you mean 4 bottles? Bottled Water in Epcot is $2.50 (unless you get the SmartWater, but even that is $3.50).Scarlett Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813112932196945605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-1954713302590062602013-07-12T08:07:24.749-05:002013-07-12T08:07:24.749-05:00We have always had amazing times at Disney. It do...We have always had amazing times at Disney. It does take planning ahead. It's hard to go to a park with so much to offer and play things by ear. There are lots of scheduled events in the world showcase area if you check out the times guides at the front of the park. And a tip about water... You can get free cups of ice water at all the quick service restaurants or bring a water bottle and ask them to fill it up. And we usually bring a couple waters in our backpacks also. Sounds like you might choose not to go back, but I'd you do I hope your next trip is more magical. Sounds like the kids had lots of fun meeting the characters though! Gulfporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193724857340883215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-88733182943361876762013-07-12T00:47:16.109-05:002013-07-12T00:47:16.109-05:00Yikes! I'd better get my ass back into blog l...Yikes! I'd better get my ass back into blog land. A new house. A dog and a trip to Disney!?<br />Um. I think it's time for you to rest, don't you?middle childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09805863175279915034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-69232281893217815532013-07-11T22:24:58.212-05:002013-07-11T22:24:58.212-05:00Holy crap, that's a lot of money!
I have never...Holy crap, that's a lot of money!<br />I have never been to FL. My sister lived there for a little while when she went to travel school and it rained twice a day the whole time she was there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051904118383493849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414435776825765041.post-7206390740388213722013-07-11T19:59:51.305-05:002013-07-11T19:59:51.305-05:00wow...I spent almost a week with a friend and a 2 ...wow...I spent almost a week with a friend and a 2 yr old at Epcot in December and loved it. We went on the 3-4 rides we could go on (nemo, spaceship earth, the one in the cafe) like 100 times and had a great time. I loved it. I HATED magic kingdom since it was INSANELY expensive. <br />We just went in March to Universal, and the first day there was no line (ran to HP world), second time we went to the other side and waited like 30 minutes for the Despicable Me right, and nothing else. The third day, my hubby was super sick and we ended up paying for parking and just walking around the park once and going to the airport, where he slept on the floor all day. I did NOT want to spend a fortune on Disney, so we didn't go there at all. <br />Anywho...I hated magic kingdom when I went (once...) it was so damn crowded. I hate crowds. Obviously I'm not meant for Orlando. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818565776731697636noreply@blogger.com