ImDownWithDisney

22 hours ago, keith_h said:

Artist Point was our favorite too. Wish it was still around.

Same

We use EZ Pass which works with the Peach Pass. Sadly, I can't use the express lanes on I75 south out of the ATL when pulling my camper. I do love not having to get in those long holiday lines at the toll booths.

6 hours ago, ftwildernessguy said:

Were the small hash brown things Tater Tots?  Cause if they were I will make reservations there for our next trip 

Nope I love tots. These things were like long skinny tot/fries. They were ok but more suiting for a burger not a $50+ filet.

On ‎10‎/‎21‎/‎2019 at 10:07 AM, shoreline99 said:

Ate at the California Grill last week. Service was good, but the dinner was just OK. The menu has definitely changed and seems kind of disjointed - they've got the cedar plank salmon and bison steak now from Artist Point on the menu, and the rest of it seems like a collection of hits from other places. The bison steak was excellent, but my wife had a lobster and scallops dish that was way overseasoned and the flavors didn't seem to mesh well. No specials, either. Our friends had some sushi, which was excellent, but overall it seems to have dropped a notch.

We haven't eaten there since Brian Piasecki left, and I don't know who's running it now, but it just seemed off.

They seem to be much more lenient on the dress code, too...

We ate there in September, and I thought the same thing. We've been going multiple times a year for the past 5 years or so. I had the filet. It was good, but not as good as any other time. The side items were some small hashbrown things and slices of cold tomato. It did not work well with the filet. The flatbread and ravioli were good, though. Overall it was just not on the level we are accustomed to there. Also the service seemed less attentive. On our last visit I honestly contemplated not going back.

7 hours ago, LONE-STAR said:

We had a lot of hours there over the last 10 years said to see them go.

Us too. We spent a lot of time on the porch and in a cart watching our 3 kids play there.

The magician's first trick will be making $1,500 disappear from your wallet. 

And another thing about those bags.....who thought that was a good idea? I'm pretty sure pooing in a bag is a 2 person operation even for the most flexible human. They should have put in some miniature bomb bay doors in the floor....."look out below"!

33 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said:

Agreed.  I saw a bunch of FB chatter on both sides - some saying essentially "stuff happens, you make the best of it" and some internet shouting "OMG THEY'D BE PAYING FOR MY TRIP INCLUDING AIRFARE"  (sigh)

I expect the latter are the same people that angrily demand "compensation" every time any little thing doesn't go as planned on their trip, whether is was in Disney's control or not.

I also expect that Disney did something for those people to make up for the situation, as they usually do. 

If I had to witness (or had to myself) someone pooping in one of those bags then yeah they would owe me some stuff lol

Crash at the Riviera resort stop tonight. People have been stuck for over an hour. Somebody will die on these things if this happens on a brutally hot day. 

Speaking of not having the need to stop for breaks....when I used to travel in a friend's pusher to motorcycle races we would set the cruise and swap out drivers. It seemed perfectly ok in my 20's. I wouldn't do that now lol.

Just think how bad the crowds would be if it was cheaper....

Don't get your hopes up too much for Smuggler's Run. It is not FoP. I hope Rise of the Resistance is a winner.

You should be good in just about any premium site given that the neighbors are not parked in the way. Our trailer is 43' and I don't stress over site selection too much. Sometimes the outside sites on the loop are easier to get backed in. I stopped requesting sites years ago. I just ask to see the book now when we check in. We stayed in 1117 last trip. It was super easy,

15 hours ago, YENSIDCAMPER said:

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  I am sorry I couldn't make it up today.  Got too many things to do around home and on the MH before leaving for the Fort next weekend.

You guys were missed. I hope you have a good Fort trip. Do some looping for us. 

Beautiful sunset here at DC this evening. It's going to be a great weekend

44 minutes ago, Beckers said:

Oh man someone needs to take a thermometer!!! 

 

There was another video I saw and the lady was saying how it was sooo breezy in there but when she was sitting you couldn’t see her hair moving, but when she stood up (which I think your aren’t supposed to do?) you could see the air was moving pretty good.

 

There's a video out there. Basically, if it is moving the inside temp matches ambient. When it stopped it heated up a few degrees in like 3 minutes. If you are in one while stopped on a hot sunny day without wind you are going to fry.

15 hours ago, Beckers said:

Been watching the video and reading reviews. They say as soon as it slows down or stops it’s instantly and oven 😬

 But when it’s moving it’s not too bad.  There’s also emergency kit with water and snacks underneath one of the benches in case it gets stuck for half an hour or longer 

They are gong to have a real problem if people are trapped for an hour or two in the middle of the summer snacks and water won't help much. 

6 hours ago, momof3kids-Yvonne said:

Here is what I have for the counts so far for the potluck. As others chime in I will update.

Auburn Jen & Auburn Chris (3)
Fladogfan (2)
Mouseketab (1)
ImDownWithDisney (7)
Momof3kids (3)
Littleolwoman (11 & an infant)
Andy and Jessica friends of LittleolWoman  (9)

 

Add TN22 and Mrs TN22 

That sounds like our post hurricane trip a few weeks ago. Low crowds are the best. it did seem a bit strange though

Thank yall

Just a tip to any first time visitors.....don't follow GPS to turn on to 263 in Carthage. This road is very twisty, hilly, and not RV friendly. Stay on 25, turn right on to 80 (Pleasant Shade Hwy), and then turn right on to 85 (Defeated Creek Hwy).

11 hours ago, momof3kids-Yvonne said:

So Tim had to cancel too. I updated the first post. Is Everyone else still planning to be there? Now may be a good time to update how many will be in your group. You know for those pot luck over planners like me. 

I will be there with my 2 teen daughters and possibly one of their friends.  My friend Kathy will be there with her husband, her son (13), her daughter and her daughter's husband. 

We will be there Friday. I will probably roll in early with the rig, and the wife will be there later that evening with the kids. There will probably be 7 of us.

6 hours ago, YENSIDCAMPER said:

What is the best picture hosting site?  I am struggling to pay the new pricing at Photobucket.  Thanks in advance for any advice.

imgur works ok and is free

14 minutes ago, Travisma said:

When I came down off a pole in NY with my beard frozen solid doing cable tv work, we decided it was time to head south.  Been in Tampa 41 years.

I don't blame you one bit

I'll admit I have a love/hate affair with extreme temps. I loathe hot weather, but I work for an utility and my annual bonus is good when the weather sucks. 

Getting closer. I sure hope it cools off some.