But the food prices weren't outta line. Burgers were $4-$6 and they weren't McDonald's, they were decent burgers. Even the little ice cream stands were reasonably priced.
The souvenirs get pricey.
Yes, the food prices aren't that extravagant.....when you buy for one. But when you have to buy three meals out a day for 5 people (in my case) plus snacks, drinks, and the occasional souveneer, it's easy to drop at least a couple hundred bucks on food each day each you're there. Add to that the admission price (X5) and the price for a Disney hotel (should you choose), air fare, & car rental, and it's easy to spend well over 5-7 grand for the week. And instead of being relaxed, you're exhausted at the end of the vacation!
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, that's just the reality. Nowadays, my philisophy is to take a relaxing vacation rather than one that's going to tire me out.
You are 100% correct in stating that the place is run like a well oiled machine. It's a pipe dream, but can you imagine if governemnt could be run like Disney?
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I was just at Busch Gardens in Tampa last week. Nice time, NO crowds, and the food was good and very reasonable. The staff was very friendly and well trained, and most actually spoke Engrish.
I marked a bit of territory before leaving of course!!
+1 on Busch Gardens. I went to the one in VA twice when I was in high school. The park is absolutely gorgeous in its architecture and landscaping. The employees were very friendly and the wait times were minimal. I was very impressed. I have also been to Disney and was very UNimpressed. I was 7 when I went and thought the rides sucked ass even then. Cedar Point seems nice and Kennywood in Pittsburgh is a sentimental favorite.
I went there when it first opened and went back 25 years later and not much had changed in the Magic Kingdom except they took out the submarine ride. I understand they are revamping the cars in "It's A Small World After All" since the average American ass is not 25 pounbds heavier than when Disney first opened and people will no longer fit on the ride. Seems they were wrong and it is not a small world any more.
I went with a friend in a wheelchair who had a heart transplant and that definitely had some perks. Very little waiting. All the rides said not to ride with a heart condition, but he did not seem to consider a transplant a "condition".
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Last trip was two years ago - did the half marathon there and then the spring before that with the whole family and the "next doors". Big family trip planned for May - renting a house off property this time as in-laws are coming with the whole clan.
We enjoy our trips there - the kids get a real kick out of it and in turn we get a kick out of doing it for them.
You are 100% correct in stating that the place is run like a well oiled machine. It's a pipe dream, but can you imagine if governemnt could be run like Disney?
It's not? Look at congress ... Sleepy, Dopey, Grumpy, Sleazey(?) Then we've got Cruella De Ville running for president. Clowns tumbling over themselves right and left.
Then we've got Cruella De Ville running for president.
To compare Hillary Clinton to Cruella DeVille is an insult to MS. DeVille. Rather, I think Hillary should be likened to The Sea Hag from the old Popeye cartoons.
I am curious Chuck, what possed you to go to Disney World?
Was it the thought of all those screaming kids, maybe you have become a big brother to a young child. Maybe you were thinking of getting married and you wanted to see what all the families do in their spare time.
I am curious Chuck, what possed you to go to Disney World?
Was it the thought of all those screaming kids, maybe you have become a big brother to a young child. Maybe you were thinking of getting married and you wanted to see what all the families do in their spare time.
I just returned myself. I got food poisoning at one of the burger joints and I thought I was going to die. Cool to see my daughter have a good time even though I look like White Erkle now.
We went for 6 weeks last year. I kept getting contracts in Orlando and my daughter was 3 and 4. If the hotel is paid for by work, and you have a season pass, you don't feel rushed and spend a couple of hours or a half day you don't really get crowded out.
If I never saw the stupid ass teacups again that would be OK.
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