Listen to directions, it saves you from being submerged

[giggles]

DOn't you just love how Board X people ruin everything. I remember a long time ago when you did not have to be on the first raft over TSI in order to find a paint brush and we only did it once so other guest would have the chance to find one. Oh and all their half birthdays and ugly clothes they make their kids wear to get attention. And look out if a CM or character does not treat their special snowflake as to tons of extra freakin pixie dust. :twisted:

[CptnSkippy]

Those are the type that don't understand the magic.

It's not magic when it's demanded.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

DOn't you just love how Board X people ruin everything. I remember a long time ago when you did not have to be on the first raft over TSI in order to find a paint brush and we only did it once so other guest would have the chance to find one. Oh and all their half birthdays and ugly clothes they make their kids wear to get attention. And look out if a CM or character does not treat their special snowflake as to tons of extra freakin pixie dust. :twisted:

and by insisting on all that stuff, and DEMANDING "Pixie Dust" its not hard to see the CM's cutting out the little extras that they did, because now everyone demanding it makes it lose its magic, and it just becomes an action done by rote, rather than a special moment in a guests experience.

Those are the type that don't understand the magic.

It's not magic when it's demanded.

that sums it up nicely. when I go to WDW or DLR, I want to RELAX and have fun, enjoy the park, and eat large amounts of food that is bad for me.

I really don't get what they term "commando" experience of planning stuff to the minute. I bet they go home more stressed that when they arrived, and agonize over the fact that they didn't get to wake up tinkerbell, or pull the sword out of the stone, and so on.

[PatchOBlack]

I really don't get what they term "commando" experience of planning stuff to the minute. I bet they go home more stressed that when they arrived, and agonize over the fact that they didn't get to wake up tinkerbell, or pull the sword out of the stone, and so on.

If I may take a page from the Unofficial Guides to Disneyland/Walt Disney World, they address the question of why one should have a plan when visiting a Disney resort thusly: That when it comes to Disney touring, making it up as you go works about as well there as it does on your tax returns. Truthfully, they do say you don't have to still to their plans 100%, which is fine, but unless you are someone who can come back and visit any time, winging it will most likely lead to waiting in long lines, missing events, and so forth.

[ktulu]

If I may take a page from the Unofficial Guides to Disneyland/Walt Disney World, they address the question of why one should have a plan when visiting a Disney resort thusly: That when it comes to Disney touring, making it up as you go works about as well there as it does on your tax returns. Truthfully, they do say you don't have to still to their plans 100%, which is fine, but unless you are someone who can come back and visit any time, winging it will most likely lead to waiting in long lines, missing events, and so forth.

I plan things that have times, such as shows. Oh, any table service meal. Other than that, we plan as we go. I've never left disappointed, and I'm not one that can get back and visit anytime. Winging it has not left me waiting in long lines, missing events, etc.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I plan things that have times, such as shows. Oh, any table service meal. Other than that, we plan as we go. I've never left disappointed, and I'm not one that can get back and visit anytime. Winging it has not left me waiting in long lines, missing events, etc.

yeah, we are the same way at both WDW and DLR. The only thing we plan is a meal reservation (and thats usually in the evening) we always see the park and attractions without major line standing. either fastpass or just skip it and come back when its not so busy.

we see people RUNNING to different attractions at times. Its supposed to be FUN, not a drill on who can see the most in the least amount of time.

[ktulu]

yeah, we are the same way at both WDW and DLR. The only thing we plan is a meal reservation (and thats usually in the evening) we always see the park and attractions without major line standing. either fastpass or just skip it and come back when its not so busy.

we see people RUNNING to different attractions at times. Its supposed to be FUN, not a drill on who can see the most in the least amount of time.

I'll walk across a park with our 2 year old while my rides with our (now) 5 year old and get fast passes for something. It takes care of the wait and I get to spend time with the little one pointing out theming and stuff. Baby swap is awesome for this.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I'll walk across a park with our 2 year old while my rides with our (now) 5 year old and get fast passes for something. It takes care of the wait and I get to spend time with the little one pointing out theming and stuff. Baby swap is awesome for this.

Some of the best times I have had at Disneyland is when DW had to go to a convention in the area, and I drive her up. then I got to go to Disneyland for a couple of days. the first day I walked around and looked at everything. Met some great CM's, got to talk with them and so forth, no pressure to see everything. When we went together on the third day, I knew all the stuff she would want to buy. and of course, go to our favorite attractions! (Indy!!!, jungle cruise, star tours, and so forth)

(plus I could eat what I wanted without DW looking at me when I ordered! hehehe)

[Rob562]

I plan things that have times, such as shows. Oh, any table service meal. Other than that, we plan as we go. I've never left disappointed, and I'm not one that can get back and visit anytime. Winging it has not left me waiting in long lines, missing events, etc.

Well, there's a big difference between "informed-winging-it" and "blindly-winging-it". I think the guides are trying to tell the people who would visit and "blind-wing-it" that they need to do at least SOME planning and/or have an idea of at least what there is to do in the parks. There are too many people who get to a Disney park thinking it's just like their local Six Flags where they can wander around aimlessly without a guidemap and ride things as they stumble upon them.

When I go into the parks, I might not have a specific plan other than dinner reservations and a showtime I want to hit, but I just know when the better times are to see certain attractions, and how to get from place to place. I don't rushrushrush.

-Rob

[Lasolimu]

DOn't you just love how Board X people ruin everything. I remember a long time ago when you did not have to be on the first raft over TSI in order to find a paint brush and we only did it once so other guest would have the chance to find one. Oh and all their half birthdays and ugly clothes they make their kids wear to get attention. And look out if a CM or character does not treat their special snowflake as to tons of extra freakin pixie dust. :twisted:

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