parasaurolophus
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Does anybody have the dates for the star wars weekends at Hollywood studios?
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snogger
Footballguy
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Star Wars Weekends - According to the Disney Parks News Blog, guests can expect a lot of surprises this year, celebrating the Star Wars movie series and the animated TV series The Clone Wars with special shows, presentations and memorabilia.
May 21 – 23
May 28 – 30
June 4 – 6
June 11 – 13
parasaurolophus
Footballguy
Anybody considering staying at Pop century (I don't recommend it) should note that the hotel is undergoing major rehab starting this year.
Mr. Chumley
Footballguy
That's pretty much what we did last time. All we had was the map you get at the entrance. I'm starting to think it may be worth it to go with something like a tour guide mikes (no affiliation).soothsayer said:This just isn't true with little bit of planning for your day. It would be VERY true if you plan to just wander the park and try to ride what you stumble upon. But if you have an itinerary that makes sense (based on park attendance charts and basic touring plans that are available at a variety of places on the innerwebs) you can dominate the park rather than letting it dominate you.ETA - Hello to everyone here for the trainwreck!Mr. Chumley said:
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Missed this...what I meant by "country was the Outpost section between China and Germany. Here is the map. That was new since last I had been at WDW.There aren't any new countries. It's been the same 11 for awhile - Britian, Canada, France, Morroco, Germany, Italy, America, Japan, Norway, China, MexicoIf you don't hit the fireworks locations early, go to the corner at 10 or 11 o'clock if you enter from the rest of the park at 6, past Norway. They have added a new "country" there and I am blanking on what it is. We got there shortly before the fireworks and were able to find chairs.
AcerFC
Footballguy
We went there one year and saw all the figures of the Disney characters as Star Wars characters. I said it was cool. I collect figures so my wife bought me the entire series 1 and 2 (only missing Sticth as Emperor) as a Valentines day present.Then when we went back last year, they had series 3 out and I picked them all upThen for my birthday she got me a limited edition Donald in Carbonite. It is only one of 650 pieces. It is pretty awesome. They had it on display at the Star Wars store when you get done with Star Tours. So much cool stuff in there
soothsayer
Footballguy
FastPasses at DW (Florida) can be used all day as well. Even if there is a rule that says they can only be used during the time window listed on the FastPass, they are, in fact, accepted all day. FastPasses are a necessity for a great day at the parks.Sarnoff said:
Sarnoff
Footballguy
Good to know, that's news to me. I haven't been to FL in a while so my info may have been old.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer. 
fatguyinalittlecoat
Footballguy
Yeah, I hate Disney but the kids and wife have dragged me there twice.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Maybe it's a daughter thing?Yeah, I hate Disney but the kids and wife have dragged me there twice.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
fatguyinalittlecoat
Footballguy
I do think it has more appeal for girls because of all the princess stuff.Maybe it's a daughter thing?Yeah, I hate Disney but the kids and wife have dragged me there twice.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Do they sell beer at Disney?I do think it has more appeal for girls because of all the princess stuff.Maybe it's a daughter thing?Yeah, I hate Disney but the kids and wife have dragged me there twice.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
bigbottom
Footballguy
I've been actively discouraging a Disneyworld trip for years. Then my wife and mother-in-law planned a trip using her mom's time share. I was told that there was absolutely no pressure for me to go. But I asked myself whether I was really going to miss out on my kids' trip to the Magic Kingdom. And the answer was no.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
Nigel
Footballguy
It would be a bit less queer and a lot more tolerable if they sold beer there.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
fatguyinalittlecoat
Footballguy
Yes. At least in some places. I'm not an expert. Might want to contact Kingdom Planners with this.
Nigel
Footballguy
Not in the Magic Kingdom. Makes for a very long day.
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
I believe the correct answer is "everywhere except the Magic Kingdom". You can find beer at three of the four parks.
you can drink a beer at all the different countries in Epcot. Makes for a fun day of drinking around the world.
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Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Mickey's Backyard BBQ is all you can drink wine and beer.Do they sell beer at Disney?I do think it has more appeal for girls because of all the princess stuff.Maybe it's a daughter thing?Yeah, I hate Disney but the kids and wife have dragged me there twice.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
General Malaise
Footballguy
I'd rather take my sons to Maui and create our own fun. Disney just strikes me as a money trap.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Are you supposed to get wasted taking your kid to see Mickey Mouse?
I think so.Are you supposed to get wasted taking your kid to see Mickey Mouse?
General Malaise
Footballguy
IN!!!!!I think so.Are you supposed to get wasted taking your kid to see Mickey Mouse?
pats3in4
Footballguy
For adults, DisneyWorld >>>>> DisneyLand. Definitely something for everyone. Heck, I know a handful of couples that have gone on honeymoons to DW and had a great time and they are hardly what you would call Disney fans. DL is for families. I wouldn't go to DL without my kids. It's for them, not me.I've been actively discouraging a Disneyworld trip for years. Then my wife and mother-in-law planned a trip using her mom's time share. I was told that there was absolutely no pressure for me to go. But I asked myself whether I was really going to miss out on my kids' trip to the Magic Kingdom. And the answer was no.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
Osaurus
Footballguy
I take Mrs. Osaurus there at least once a year for a long weekend. We eat well, drink well, and go to the parks. I would be far less inclined to go however if I didn't live an hour away from the Mouse House (as it's affectionately called in these parts). No kids, just fun.For adults, DisneyWorld >>>>> DisneyLand. Definitely something for everyone. Heck, I know a handful of couples that have gone on honeymoons to DW and had a great time and they are hardly what you would call Disney fans. DL is for families. I wouldn't go to DL without my kids. It's for them, not me.I've been actively discouraging a Disneyworld trip for years. Then my wife and mother-in-law planned a trip using her mom's time share. I was told that there was absolutely no pressure for me to go. But I asked myself whether I was really going to miss out on my kids' trip to the Magic Kingdom. And the answer was no.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
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Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Osaurus said:
Moving to Florida and 5 year old is itchin' to go to Disney. Would love to have a leg up on any discounts to help the trip planning.
No you're not. That said, it can't be that much queerer than knowing the name of the 3rd string RB for the Browns, reading a Lucks post, or starting a business specializng in Disney trips.My parents took me when I was young and I remember next to nothing about it. Probably remember more about playing with dad in the backyard at that age. For most people this trip is more about the parents than the kids. If you've got the cash to spend, cool. If your kid's college fund isn't complete, I think most kid's would appreciate a grand to their savings and a trip to the local amusement park rather than a trip to Disney they won't remember.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
My BIL has my nieces (6 & 4) convinced that there is no such place.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
Team
Footballguy
I love it. I drag my family to Disney World at least once a year. My wife was never a big fan and I've pretty much brainwashed the kids into liking it but no doubt about it... we go because I want to go. Oh and I agree with you. It's very queer.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
Corporation
Angry Bovine
We stayed at Pop Century last year and liked it just fine. Bare bones but it was close, clean, and we didn't spend a lot of time there anyway.springroll said:
General Malaise
Footballguy
I just don't have any desire to go. I didn't really want to as a child, either. I'm probably missing out, though. I'm wrong an awful lot on stuff.Maybe deep down I'm depriving my kids of Disney World because my parents claimed to be too poor to take us, which didn't make any sense because they had money for other things, like cars, food and a lot of beer.I love it. I drag my family to Disney World at least once a year. My wife was never a big fan and I've pretty much brainwashed the kids into liking it but no doubt about it... we go because I want to go. Oh and I agree with you. It's very queer.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Yeah, I do a lot of queer stuff too (Team > call me), so I probably shouldn't be bashing on The Diz. I like taking my kids on trips, but this seems like a money trap to me. I mean, my impression could be way way way off base, but it seems like once you are there, you're kinda stuck buying their stuff. I kind of like getting to know communities while on vacation, interacting with local merchants, buying groceries at the local stores, cooking meals if possible. Can you do that there?No you're not. That said, it can't be that much queerer than knowing the name of the 3rd string RB for the Browns, reading a Lucks post, or starting a business specializng in Disney trips.My parents took me when I was young and I remember next to nothing about it. Probably remember more about playing with dad in the backyard at that age. For most people this trip is more about the parents than the kids. If you've got the cash to spend, cool. If your kid's college fund isn't complete, I think most kid's would appreciate a grand to their savings and a trip to the local amusement park rather than a trip to Disney they won't remember.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Also, on trips I take without the kids, I like to drink foolishly and take naps in golf carts.Yeah, I do a lot of queer stuff too (Team > call me), so I probably shouldn't be bashing on The Diz. I like taking my kids on trips, but this seems like a money trap to me. I mean, my impression could be way way way off base, but it seems like once you are there, you're kinda stuck buying their stuff. I kind of like getting to know communities while on vacation, interacting with local merchants, buying groceries at the local stores, cooking meals if possible. Can you do that there?No you're not. That said, it can't be that much queerer than knowing the name of the 3rd string RB for the Browns, reading a Lucks post, or starting a business specializng in Disney trips.My parents took me when I was young and I remember next to nothing about it. Probably remember more about playing with dad in the backyard at that age. For most people this trip is more about the parents than the kids. If you've got the cash to spend, cool. If your kid's college fund isn't complete, I think most kid's would appreciate a grand to their savings and a trip to the local amusement park rather than a trip to Disney they won't remember.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
How? I have heard this from a cople of people who were married/dating aand didn't have kids. Seems like you could spend that $$ in a much better way elsewhere. What am I missing?
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
I don't like to do that here.But yeah, I think you can do a lot of that at Disney if that's what you're into. It sounds like you'd like Epcot. The different "countries" there are actually great places to talk "locals". Instead of just learning about one place, you can learn about a bunch of different countries in one day.
Plus a lot of those chicks are hot. Oh, and they serve the native beers.
Team
Footballguy
I went in 1975. Didn't go back until 2001. 7 times since then.Let me say that I don't really like beach vacations at all. I get bored out of mind just sitting there. At Disneyworld I get theme rides, golf, swimming, water parks, fishing, fine dining, museums, etc. It's everything I like to do in one spot. I realize most people go on vacation to relax but i sit on my ### all day. I like that the days there can be completely filled with activities.I just don't have any desire to go. I didn't really want to as a child, either. I'm probably missing out, though. I'm wrong an awful lot on stuff.Maybe deep down I'm depriving my kids of Disney World because my parents claimed to be too poor to take us, which didn't make any sense because they had money for other things, like cars, food and a lot of beer.I love it. I drag my family to Disney World at least once a year. My wife was never a big fan and I've pretty much brainwashed the kids into liking it but no doubt about it... we go because I want to go. Oh and I agree with you. It's very queer.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
Team
Footballguy
GB those big blonde German girls.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Lol...I lived in Dallas 18 years. I don't vacation there and certainly wouldn't feel the need to interact too much...Last two big vacations we took were to Maine and Maui. Lot's of nice local people there to converse with. Epcot sounds pretty cool. If I lived closer to Florida, I'd consider it. But flying down there is a bear.
snogger
Footballguy
Epcot at the least.. If a couple, with or without kids can't have fun at Epcot then, IMO, they are not a very fun couple.My wife and I have taken our daughter twice and have already talked about going back down by ourselves some time.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
You can spend a whole week vacation at Disney World and never actually go to the parks for anything but the restaurants at reservation time and still have a great great vacation. If you want to interact with local communities Orlando isn't exactly authentic in any manner, but the World Showcase in EPCOT is a great place to go and actually speak to locals from the 11 countries, sample food and drink (all have some variation of their local wine or beer). If you want more than that I would suggest you think about going to Disney World during the food and wine festival. EPCOT grows from 11 countries to stands for about 60 including various local/American vinyards. You can get silly drunk during that thing if you aren't careful - and the food is mond boggling good.If you go to any Disney World restaurant and enjoy what you ordered you can ask the chef for the recipe and they will give you the exact recipe on a recipe card. And yes you can have a room with af ull kitchen to cook if you so choose.Yeah, I do a lot of queer stuff too (Team > call me), so I probably shouldn't be bashing on The Diz. I like taking my kids on trips, but this seems like a money trap to me. I mean, my impression could be way way way off base, but it seems like once you are there, you're kinda stuck buying their stuff. I kind of like getting to know communities while on vacation, interacting with local merchants, buying groceries at the local stores, cooking meals if possible. Can you do that there?No you're not. That said, it can't be that much queerer than knowing the name of the 3rd string RB for the Browns, reading a Lucks post, or starting a business specializng in Disney trips.My parents took me when I was young and I remember next to nothing about it. Probably remember more about playing with dad in the backyard at that age. For most people this trip is more about the parents than the kids. If you've got the cash to spend, cool. If your kid's college fund isn't complete, I think most kid's would appreciate a grand to their savings and a trip to the local amusement park rather than a trip to Disney they won't remember.General Malaise said:Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
General Malaise
Footballguy
You can spend a whole week vacation at Disney World and never actually go to the parks for anything but the restaurants at reservation time and still have a great great vacation. If you want to interact with local communities Orlando isn't exactly authentic in any manner, but the World Showcase in EPCOT is a great place to go and actually speak to locals from the 11 countries, sample food and drink (all have some variation of their local wine or beer). If you want more than that I would suggest you think about going to Disney World during the food and wine festival. EPCOT grows from 11 countries to stands for about 60 including various local/American vinyards. You can get silly drunk during that thing if you aren't careful - and the food is mond boggling good.If you go to any Disney World restaurant and enjoy what you ordered you can ask the chef for the recipe and they will give you the exact recipe on a recipe card. And yes you can have a room with af ull kitchen to cook if you so choose.Yeah, I do a lot of queer stuff too (Team > call me), so I probably shouldn't be bashing on The Diz. I like taking my kids on trips, but this seems like a money trap to me. I mean, my impression could be way way way off base, but it seems like once you are there, you're kinda stuck buying their stuff. I kind of like getting to know communities while on vacation, interacting with local merchants, buying groceries at the local stores, cooking meals if possible. Can you do that there?No you're not. That said, it can't be that much queerer than knowing the name of the 3rd string RB for the Browns, reading a Lucks post, or starting a business specializng in Disney trips.My parents took me when I was young and I remember next to nothing about it. Probably remember more about playing with dad in the backyard at that age. For most people this trip is more about the parents than the kids. If you've got the cash to spend, cool. If your kid's college fund isn't complete, I think most kid's would appreciate a grand to their savings and a trip to the local amusement park rather than a trip to Disney they won't remember.Am I the only father on this board who has no desire to take his children to Disney Land, Disney World or anything Disney Related? I find the whole thing kind of.....queer.
I had no idea. Thank you.
