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DaveInTN

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    DaveInTN got a reaction from twiceblessed....nacole in Annual pass halt affecting any of your plans?   
    In broad macroeconomic terms, it’s not surprising that there are more people willing to purchase APs, even at increased prices, than Disney wants to sell.  This is no different than many consumer goods that are sold out and unavailable.  Simply speaking there is more cash in the economy than places or things to spend it on.  The government has added historic amounts of liquidity to the markets.  It has driven stock prices up, and we’ve all seen what the housing market has done.  Same with food, cars…and yes, Disney World.  But never fear, a recession will come and these trends will change.  That’s not a political comment, just an economic certainty.  Cycles are what they are.   Someday APs may be reasonably priced and abundant again.  And we’ll all still be complaining we can’t afford them because we’re broke.  😂
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from jugman in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    The fact that it sounds even remotely reasonable for the price to have doubled in 6 years is proof that we’ve lost our collective minds.  Housing prices have doubled.  The price of a steak has doubled. The price of a Disney vacation has doubled.  Has your income doubled?  If it has, good for you.  But I bet most people would answer no.  I know we all make decisions and prioritize spending based on what’s important to us, and I am not criticizing anyone for choosing to spend their money at WDW.  I just don’t see how this is sustainable in the big picture.  
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from BradyBzLyn...Mo in And they never left...50 yr employees   
    Well when I attend the 100th birthday celebration at the Magic Kingdom I’ll be sure to keep an eye out.  
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from fladogfan aka Gretchen in And they never left...50 yr employees   
    Well when I attend the 100th birthday celebration at the Magic Kingdom I’ll be sure to keep an eye out.  
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from djsamuel in The Wave becomes Steakhouse 71   
    I retract my statement.  Those prices aren’t at the level I expected.  I’m going to see if Door Dash delivers to TN.   
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from BradyBzLyn...Mo in The Wave becomes Steakhouse 71   
    I retract my statement.  Those prices aren’t at the level I expected.  I’m going to see if Door Dash delivers to TN.   
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from fortpartyof4 in What is happening? Is FF dying out?   
    Hi Cyndee.  Nice to hear from you. 
    Go Gata. 
     
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from lightbikes in I’m MAD😡😡   
    Don't worry.  Sure, we are just 3 weeks from the actual 50th anniversary, and not much new is ready for guests to enjoy.  But Disney has planned a celebration lasting at least 18 months, and they will slowly trickle out new rides, shows and attractions throughout that 18 months to keep the diehards repeatedly coming back.  People that want to be there in October for the anniversary will be there regardless of whether they can ride Tron, Guardians, or see the new nighttime shows.  And then when these things are introduced, one at a time, they'll return, over and over, to get their pockets picked by the greedy little rodent. 
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    DaveInTN reacted to shoreline99 in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    I'm purchasing the "Hard Pass" this time around
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from momof3kids-Yvonne in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    That's the important point, right there.  I love when pictures from our many trips to the Fort pop up, with all of my family together.  Sometimes I like to go back and read my old trip reports and relive those moments.  As much as I enjoyed writing those reports for all of you to read, and bantering back and forth about things on here (and the DIS before)...and I very much DID enjoy that!....I also wrote the reports in part to memorialize the trips for my own enjoyment in the future.  I'm sure others who have written reports have also enjoyed re-reading their own reports from time to time, and most everyone at least has photos of their trips to go back and look at.  The point is, while our Disney days are behind us, I'll cherish those memories for a lifetime, both for the memories of fun times with my family as well as the valued friendships I shared with all of you knuckleheads. 
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    DaveInTN reacted to Tri-Circle-D in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    Right back at you friend. This place (and the Fort) really were a lot of fun back in the day. My Disney days would also be behind me but for the fact that the TCD twins still live right outside WDW and one of them just landed her dream job in DCL HR. We all just arrived back yesterday from the first Fantasy test cruise with guests (albeit all DCL CMs and their friends and family) and the twins are heading back out on Saturday for another test cruise. So our Disney journey will continue. 
    TCD
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from Tri-Circle-D in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    That's the important point, right there.  I love when pictures from our many trips to the Fort pop up, with all of my family together.  Sometimes I like to go back and read my old trip reports and relive those moments.  As much as I enjoyed writing those reports for all of you to read, and bantering back and forth about things on here (and the DIS before)...and I very much DID enjoy that!....I also wrote the reports in part to memorialize the trips for my own enjoyment in the future.  I'm sure others who have written reports have also enjoyed re-reading their own reports from time to time, and most everyone at least has photos of their trips to go back and look at.  The point is, while our Disney days are behind us, I'll cherish those memories for a lifetime, both for the memories of fun times with my family as well as the valued friendships I shared with all of you knuckleheads. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from fladogfan aka Gretchen in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    That's the important point, right there.  I love when pictures from our many trips to the Fort pop up, with all of my family together.  Sometimes I like to go back and read my old trip reports and relive those moments.  As much as I enjoyed writing those reports for all of you to read, and bantering back and forth about things on here (and the DIS before)...and I very much DID enjoy that!....I also wrote the reports in part to memorialize the trips for my own enjoyment in the future.  I'm sure others who have written reports have also enjoyed re-reading their own reports from time to time, and most everyone at least has photos of their trips to go back and look at.  The point is, while our Disney days are behind us, I'll cherish those memories for a lifetime, both for the memories of fun times with my family as well as the valued friendships I shared with all of you knuckleheads. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from fladogfan aka Gretchen in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    The fact that it sounds even remotely reasonable for the price to have doubled in 6 years is proof that we’ve lost our collective minds.  Housing prices have doubled.  The price of a steak has doubled. The price of a Disney vacation has doubled.  Has your income doubled?  If it has, good for you.  But I bet most people would answer no.  I know we all make decisions and prioritize spending based on what’s important to us, and I am not criticizing anyone for choosing to spend their money at WDW.  I just don’t see how this is sustainable in the big picture.  
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from keith_h in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    The fact that it sounds even remotely reasonable for the price to have doubled in 6 years is proof that we’ve lost our collective minds.  Housing prices have doubled.  The price of a steak has doubled. The price of a Disney vacation has doubled.  Has your income doubled?  If it has, good for you.  But I bet most people would answer no.  I know we all make decisions and prioritize spending based on what’s important to us, and I am not criticizing anyone for choosing to spend their money at WDW.  I just don’t see how this is sustainable in the big picture.  
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from BradyBzLyn...Mo in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    The fact that it sounds even remotely reasonable for the price to have doubled in 6 years is proof that we’ve lost our collective minds.  Housing prices have doubled.  The price of a steak has doubled. The price of a Disney vacation has doubled.  Has your income doubled?  If it has, good for you.  But I bet most people would answer no.  I know we all make decisions and prioritize spending based on what’s important to us, and I am not criticizing anyone for choosing to spend their money at WDW.  I just don’t see how this is sustainable in the big picture.  
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from Tri-Circle-D in WDW Annual Passes are Back!   
    The fact that it sounds even remotely reasonable for the price to have doubled in 6 years is proof that we’ve lost our collective minds.  Housing prices have doubled.  The price of a steak has doubled. The price of a Disney vacation has doubled.  Has your income doubled?  If it has, good for you.  But I bet most people would answer no.  I know we all make decisions and prioritize spending based on what’s important to us, and I am not criticizing anyone for choosing to spend their money at WDW.  I just don’t see how this is sustainable in the big picture.  
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from momof3kids-Yvonne in Disney Cruise Line updates policies due to Bahamas change.   
    In other Disney news, guests visiting Mickey's Backyard Massage Parlor and Casino are strongly encouraged to be up to date on their tetanus inoculation, and have a current prescription for penicillin on hand. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from momof3kids-Yvonne in Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ information. Coming this fall   
    I bet when you return to the cabin in the evening, there will be a QR code on your bed to scan and see pictures of towel animals. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from dvccamper in Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ information. Coming this fall   
    I bet when you return to the cabin in the evening, there will be a QR code on your bed to scan and see pictures of towel animals. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from fladogfan aka Gretchen in Disney Cruise Line updates policies due to Bahamas change.   
    In other Disney news, guests visiting Mickey's Backyard Massage Parlor and Casino are strongly encouraged to be up to date on their tetanus inoculation, and have a current prescription for penicillin on hand. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from fladogfan aka Gretchen in Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ information. Coming this fall   
    I bet when you return to the cabin in the evening, there will be a QR code on your bed to scan and see pictures of towel animals. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from keith_h in Disney Cruise Line updates policies due to Bahamas change.   
    In other Disney news, guests visiting Mickey's Backyard Massage Parlor and Casino are strongly encouraged to be up to date on their tetanus inoculation, and have a current prescription for penicillin on hand. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from keith_h in Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ information. Coming this fall   
    I bet when you return to the cabin in the evening, there will be a QR code on your bed to scan and see pictures of towel animals. 
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    DaveInTN got a reaction from lightbikes in Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ information. Coming this fall   
    Wait, what?  All these years you thought I've been joking?  I don't joke.  These are prophesies. 
    Sure, the massage parlor and casino hasn't been built yet.  But give it time.  If you have seen the stuff Disney is broadcasting these days, you know it's not all that far fetched anymore.   
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