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The TCD twins rode it last week for the cast preview. They both liked it quite a bit. It’s a lot more than a standard dark ride, and there are some surprises they are able to pull off because the ride vehicles are trackless. It’s a solid addition to DHS. 
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Wow. I didn’t know it was that bad. I wish they would move to a system like they have at Disneyland where all FP’s are up for grabs once guests enter the parks. This 60 day business allows guests to game the system,  and then the park experience is ruined for everyone. 
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Wow. I didn’t know it was that bad. I wish they would move to a system like they have at Disneyland where all FP’s are up for grabs once guests enter the parks. This 60 day business allows guests to game the system,  and then the park experience is ruined for everyone. 
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Tried to book a FP at the 60 day mark and they were all gone.  So was smugglers run, toy story mania, slinky, and alien saucers.
 
I really wish they would get rid of all FPs!

They are not breaking any records building the gem washing station, but the slab is done and the base for the little water tower was in place as of 2/29/20:

Here’s how things look at Pioneer Hall- better get used to the cranes:

Here’s a peek around the fence at what used to be Clementine’s Beach:

I’m sure the DVC resort will be beautiful. But it’s going to dominate the Settlement. 
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I’m glad that the TCD gang got to enjoy MNSSPs back when the price was reasonable, attendance was low, and things were simpler. It’s not fun anymore. And it’s a colossal ripoff. 
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I’m glad that the TCD gang got to enjoy MNSSPs back when the price was reasonable, attendance was low, and things were simpler. It’s not fun anymore. And it’s a colossal ripoff. 
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The next time I’m there, I’m going to take a peek under the cabinet, and I’ll bet I will see Ken’s entire line!
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I’m glad that the TCD gang got to enjoy MNSSPs back when the price was reasonable, attendance was low, and things were simpler. It’s not fun anymore. And it’s a colossal ripoff. 
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I wish you had posted this earlier- I walked right by there on Saturday February 22nd. I didn’t see the bicycle, but I wasn’t looking for it. It could have been there, or maybe it’s making the rounds. 
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The next time I’m there, I’m going to take a peek under the cabinet, and I’ll bet I will see Ken’s entire line!
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Well, the Regal Eagle Smokehouse is open!
You probably already know that, because all the usual bloggers and vloggers have already posted their rave reviews.
It seems like a hit.  Everyone particularly seems to like the different and unique special barbecue sauces created for the new restaurant, which are available at the sauce bar.
The TCD gang didn’t make it to opening day, but we did make it last weekend.  I had to wait at the sauce bar while a CM replenished the signature sauce, and this is what I saw:


LOL 
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RotR still cant beat sipping a high quality bourbon under an awning at the Fort and maybe some subsequent golf cart riding. I'll ride it later. 

A quick update on the little construction project near the Bike Barn from Saturday, February 22:
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As seen in the photos, they’re getting ready to pour a slab. 
According to a CM in the Bike Barn, this indeed is going to be a new and improved gem washing station.
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Well, the Regal Eagle Smokehouse is open!
You probably already know that, because all the usual bloggers and vloggers have already posted their rave reviews.
It seems like a hit.  Everyone particularly seems to like the different and unique special barbecue sauces created for the new restaurant, which are available at the sauce bar.
The TCD gang didn’t make it to opening day, but we did make it last weekend.  I had to wait at the sauce bar while a CM replenished the signature sauce, and this is what I saw:


LOL 
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I am glad that y’all got to ride, but your experience confirms the point I’ve been trying to make in this thread- the roll out of this attraction is a fail and Disney should be ashamed of itself.
How is it fun to have to be at a park an hour before it opens and hope that you’re one of the lucky few to be assigned a boarding group before they’re all gone in less than 3 minutes?  And even with a boarding group, the ride is broken down when you’re called, causing a 90 minute wait in the queue when it finally reopens?  And this is the best they can do with 50,000+ castmembers and retirees blocked out of the park?
Absolutely ridiculous.
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I am glad that y’all got to ride, but your experience confirms the point I’ve been trying to make in this thread- the roll out of this attraction is a fail and Disney should be ashamed of itself.
How is it fun to have to be at a park an hour before it opens and hope that you’re one of the lucky few to be assigned a boarding group before they’re all gone in less than 3 minutes?  And even with a boarding group, the ride is broken down when you’re called, causing a 90 minute wait in the queue when it finally reopens?  And this is the best they can do with 50,000+ castmembers and retirees blocked out of the park?
Absolutely ridiculous.
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One more thing about how crappy it is for Disney to pack the parks with cheap tickets-
Going all the way back to December, castmembers have been blocked out of Hollywood Studios, and remain blocked out until April. So, they only way for any of them to enter the park is to buy a ticket or use a comp ticket they may have earned. 
So, castmembers are completely blocked out of the park, and Disney turns around and sells that extra space with these cheap Florida Resident passes. Greedy bastards. 
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What a legend!  You’re a lucky lady. 
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We checked in on 1/4 and didn't hit DHS until Monday the 6th. It was opening at 7a.m. then. We parked our truck at 5:27 a.m. and got in line. We stood just past where you would buy tickets. They let us in the park about 6:30 and walked us back towards GE, then a cast member started telling us how it would work. He said open the app at 6:59 and then at 7 we could try for the boarding pass. We got 32.  Part of the whole way Disney is doing the boarding pass to me is they figured out a way to create hype. The only way you can ride is if you  are there first thing in the morning and you have to stay a good part of the day to ride.  And thanks to all the vloggers every one has to ride it. Disney always wins.

The cabin driveways are very short. A 22’ motor home won’t fit in most of them, and the rules say all wheels must be on the pavement. You might be able to park your Class C outside your cabin, but I wouldn’t count on it. 
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Ahhh... I remember those times well. Back when there were still regularly 1-2am EMH at MK and if you stuck around past midnight you could pretty much walk on anything you wanted to.
Good times...

Agreed and the earlier 2000's were even better.

I think that is the biggest complaint.
Prices do need to go up to cover operational costs, make a profit, etc, but each year it feels like you get less for your $$ and more and more crowds.
Yes, I know new rides and attractions that are coming cost major $$ to develop and maintain, but when you're crammed into the parks like sardines about 95% of the time, it's no longer a magical/pleasant experience.
Disney has done too good of a job marketing themselves, and did not keep up with the influx of crowds.
Instead of expanding the parks, creating new lands, or new parks somewhere else in the US or South America, they spent their $ on expanding DVC resorts.  Which just brought more bodies to the already overcrowded parks and transportation systems.
Oh wait, if they don't expand the transportation systems, then more people will use Minnie Vans.  A win win as TCD would say!

The food truck menu has been updated. I took these photos this morning. No more Beef on Weck:


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