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  1. We kind of do a combination. We usually drive on into the fort on the way in, then just set up and relax.  On our last day, we still enjoy a full day at the parks then stop off at a hotel a couple hours north. Our last trip we did the old "spend the night at a wal mart parking lot" on the way down.  Wasn't great, but we got more sleep than expected. That's going to be our plan for the next trip too.  It put us in early enough, with enough rest to really be able to enjoy the fort that first night. 

  2. We have done both. Bikes win out over renting a cart for us. We almost always had a place to lock up the bikes (and yes, definitely lock them up) but the one time we didn't, we locked them to each other and leaned them against a tree. At least if they're going to take them, they have to take all three at once!  We really enjoyed the time together riding.  

  3. 1 hour ago, Starbuc71 said:

    As much as I love camping, and I love camping at the fort, I think it's getting too much. Not sure if we will sell the camper. I know a ton of you will chime in that the fort is not the only campground in the county, but living an hour and a half away, we were spoiled.  We leave for Pigeon Forge on Friday for a beautiful campground with cement pads, fire pits and beautiful grills for $45 a night

    If you don't me asking, which campground are you going to? We're headed to bear cove village, in August. 

  4. On 6/26/2017 at 11:52 AM, h2odivers...Ray said:

    No the magic is not gone.   

    Magic is in your heart and in your imagination  

    Maybe you have grown cynical and let the magic die.  Or you've lost that inner child that doesn't see the man behind the curtain. 

    Many of us on here and other Disney forums have visited WDW dozens of times over several decades and watched attractions, restaurants, etc. come and go and be changed.  And most of the time it seems like we don't like the changes. But we keep going back. 

    Why?

    Because we like standing in line for hours, or eating $14 hamburgers ?

    No, because it is a magical place were we can spend time with friends and family and escape our every day lives.

    Rock and Roll didn't ruin the kids growing up in the 50's & 60's. 

    Television didn't fry the minds of kids growing up in the 70's & 80's 

    and cell phones have not ruining this generation.   They are a tool. That helps us in our every day lives. It's up to the parents to control how, and how much their children use or abuse the technology. 

    So if you think the magic is gone maybe you could try to put on blinders or look at WDW through the eyes of a child.  And hopefully you will find the magic you've lost. 

    Well, not exactly but i like your basic train of thought. If all the magic was really in your heart and imagination, then you wouldn't need an escape from your everyday lives.  You would feel perfectly magical in your living room, the same as the MK!  No, even Walt himself said he wanted people to feel as if they stepped into a whole new world when they got to the parks, to escape from life. Some of that responsibility falls to those running and working at the parks to show you a magical time.  Just didn't feel it this time. We still had a good time as a family, but it was in spite of much of what we encountered.

  5. On 6/22/2017 at 4:52 PM, DaveInTN said:

    Sadly, since we started visiting Epcot with our kids less than 10 years ago, I think their only real memories of Future World are Damn Judi Dench and conning someone into trying Beverly.  

    I'm not sure if you meant Dame Judi Dench, or if you just really don't like her!

  6. 3 hours ago, WannaBeImagineer said:

    Do they really still say "welcome home" we haven't been told that in years, probably since 2011.

    WBI

    We didn't get a "welcome home" in May, but have in the past. It was really disappointing because it was literally one of my wife's favorite moments of past trips.  I'm telling ya, they were off their game the week before memorial day. 

  7. On 1/24/2017 at 1:55 PM, DaveInTN said:

    Poor guy was hoping to see some Stormtroopers in March of the First Order, but instead all he saw was the Moons of Endor.

    I'm not sure this post got the credit it deserved!  Well done sir!

  8. 8 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

    The TCD gang just returned from a long Memorial Day weekend stay at the Fort.

     

    Not to belabor the point but this may be a big factor, all least in our case. Assuming you live close and have the ability to go on weekend trips on a somewhat regular basis, an off trip may not impact you as much.  We travel 16 hours over two days to get there and place a great deal of our "vacation eggs" in Disney's basket.  An off trip for us has an especially disappointing sting.   All things considered, we are blessed enough to even have the opportunity to go to Disney at all.  That in itself, after a bit of time to cool off, makes me feel a little better about the whole thing. 

  9. I certainly wasn't trying to bring anyone down, or discourage anyone.  I was just commenting on a pretty drastic drop in customer service. After our first couple of visits they kind of plateaued a bit, and we always had a blast. This trip just seemed like Disney was off their game. It was much more of a chore than anything. My son still had fun so really that's what is all about.   

  10. 10 hours ago, disneylitch......Debbie said:

    I think there is a bigger problem here.  It's society in general.  There isn't respect in general.  There is one thing policing quiet time, etc.  Disney shouldn't be in charge of policing what comes out of peoples mouths!!

    I agree that society in general has declined, but I don't agree with the statement that Disney shouldn't police what comes out of people's mouths. It's pretty simple, you're at Disney you should play by their rules. If you fail to do so, or decide you don't want to, you should be made to leave. Now if disney is just ok with this type of behavior, that's a whole other discussion. Disney should know their audience is children and families, and this type of language and behavior is not just distasteful, but will discourage return visits. (And return $$$)

  11. 3 hours ago, ImDownWithDisney said:

    I agree. If they were next to us I would make a lot of calls to security. Then if no action I would start calling Orange County. I think deputies rolling up to the gate would get Disney moving.

     

    4 hours ago, PghBob said:

    Not that it would do any good, but I would be up at the outpost the next morning demanding to see the manager with a complaint.  And if he/she didn't seem helpful, I would request a meeting with their boss.  In Disney's eyes, IMHO, it's not just the money (although it seems like it at times), it's protecting the brand and image.  Being party central is not consistent with "Family", or Walt's ideals.  My 2 cents.

    I would agree with both of you, but with the amount of indifference I saw from cast members last week, and the tolerance of profane language and attire, I'm starting to think that it is all about the $$.  For us, the experience was just simply not the same. A little sad really. 

  12. We just returned from our 6th trip to Disney in 12 years, including 5 trips in the last 4 years. I know that probably pales in comparison to most here but it's what we're able to do. Our first two trips were pretty amazing, the next three were enjoyable, but this last trip was not what I had come to expect from Disney World. For the first time I felt like I did not get my money's worth out of our trip. Many of the cast members were, simply phoning it in. Many of them were very sarcastic, and some were just plain rude. The magic kingdom was just dirty, half the faucets in the bathrooms weren't working, and a hole in the wall at Space Mountain was patched with painters tape. Seriously!?  We saw a manager at AK yell at a guy to put shoes on as she zoomed through the line without stopping.  Rides were frequently down, and several of the guests were screaming profanities, wearing inappropriate clothing, and just generally being nasty. There were other instances as well. It was really a disappointing trip. The only saving grace was that my 8yo had fun, but even he asked a couple times to just go back to the camper. The whole reason we go to WDW is for the experience. We certainly don't have to drive 15 hours and pay thousands for a full hookup campsite, or an amusement ride. I really hope this was just an off trip for us, but it was consistently disappointing all week. We may try again next year, but maybe it's time to take a little break from the mouse house. 

  13. If time isn't an issue we always use Disney transport.   After driving 15 hours at 8-10 mpg it's kind of nice to let someone else so the driving.  I agree with Carol, once I unhook the truck I don't have plans on getting back in until it's time to leave. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going though. The biggest downside is waiting for a bus, to take you to wait for a ride....

  14. Wow. That was pretty fast. We have changed plans so that we will going through Atlanta around midnight. Hopefully it won't be too bad. It's pretty amazing/ disgusting what can get done when a politicians cushy seat is on the line! 

  15. 1 hour ago, rtguy007 said:

    Ahh didnt think of that bus from the MK. Thanks for the tip. The kids are still happy from Chef Mickeys which is more important to me than getting to Epcot. It is all of the other people that are complaining that are making it bad. Guess I am more frustrated with that than anything.

     

     

    8 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

    Unfortunately, monorail fails happen way more than they should.  I can understand why guests get upset about it, but there are always alternatives, and Guest Services can be pretty generous with offering extra FP's to make up for it.  So, shake it off and go have fun!

    TCD

    8 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

    Unfortunately, monorail fails happen way more than they should.  I can understand why guests get upset about it, but there are always alternatives, and Guest Services can be pretty generous with offering extra FP's to make up for it.  So, shake it off and go have fun!

    TCD

    Exactly.  People complaining makes a bad situation so much worse. It is certainly frustrating when thing don't go as planned, but cussing and throwing a tantrum usually don't help matters. Hopefully Disney made it right with the fast passes, and all you lost was a couple moments of your trip.  You are still at Disney, so all in all, probably not too bad of a day. 

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