Disney Thing or Thing

schinkus98 · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:47 am Post subject:

Bring it on! Drying fast in August/September usually isn't a big challenge. I do have it when my shoes get squishy though...

Muppet duo you'd more enjoy meeting:
Dr Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker or Statler and Waldorf?

On the subject of getting soaked, have you noticed a difference on Splash or Kali River? We've heard that some of the features that really get you good are turned down right now, I guess so masks don't get soaked.

kraysister · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:14 pm Post subject:

This is a tough one. I'll give it to Statler & Waldorf though. (Not all their stories will involve explosions & destruction.)

You've missed a spot with the sunblock - which is less annoying:
Too of your nose or backs of knees?
(Remember to take wearing a mask into consideration.)

We didn't ride on Kali this time around, but I did notice water features seem to have been toned down on Splash. e.g. When you get to the bottom of the big hill, there's still a ton of water, but it doesn't come as a giant wave into the boat. Think more of a sustained spray - you're still getting pretty wet (sometimes) just not soaked to the skin.

Just got back today & a few observations -
EPCOT is covered in construction walls - attached to back of Spaceship Earth and encompassing the entire middle section of the park up to the beginning of the center walkway to World Showcase.
Test Track seemed to be closed more than open, so if you like the ride & it's open, don't walk by.
No monorail at this point to EPCOT.

schinkus98 · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:27 am Post subject:

Less annoying for me would be the back of the knees. Do so much yardwork thru the summer that by the time our Disney trips roll around my legs are pretty conditioned to the sun. Hate it when I get burnt on the tops of my ears, though!

Better choice for a new Imagination themed 3D attraction/show in Epcot:
Something involving Riley and her emotions (Inside Out) or a "Behind the Scenes" at the Imagination Institute with Dr Nigel Channing?

Thank you for all the info! 11 days and we are flying!

kraysister · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:08 pm Post subject:

Riley & her emotions. (I wish they'd bring back the original ride with dreamcatcher though.)

Skyliner or Monorail?

Forgot to mention, I think they upped the "you may get wet" quotient on Pirates of all places. Coming down the 1st or 2nd hill and definitely during the battle scene, especially along the sides of the ride vehicle.
One thing I missed, was the performers (band in the UK, street performers at Studios, etc. Didn't realize how much time I spent watching them until I couldn't. Also, it's a bit weird not being able to walk & drink your water or whatever. You have to go off to the side, socially distant from other people. Hated not being able to park hop.
More booths for Food & Wine will be open for you two. Checkout the festival hall (between UK & Canada) - 4 or 5 festival booths, places to sit & eat, and a/c!

schinkus98 · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:55 am Post subject:

I'm going with the Monorail. Would love to stay at a any of the Monorail resorts, and have that as my ride to Epcot or Magic Kingdom.

Better scent on an attraction:
Rose blossoms in the Taj Mahal scene on Soarin' or the apple pie scene from PhilharMagic?

Thank you for all the tips. Looking forward to checking out the Food and Wine festival hall. Think we're ready for all the new, and temporary, rules. Hopefully we don't slip up and get scolded too often.

kraysister · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:37 pm Post subject:

Taj Mahal!

More excited for Rise of the Resistance or Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway?

schinkus98 · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:57 am Post subject:

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.

Breakfast cereal that could be most marketable for Disney, should they put it into production:

Pinnocchi-O's
Balloo-Berry crunch

kraysister · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 6:20 pm Post subject:

Balloo-Berry Crunch (even if it rips apart the roof of my mouth a la Capt'n Crunch)

Citrus Blossom booth - Crispy Citrus Chicken or
China booth - Mongolian Beef Bao Bun

You guys have got to be close! Have fun!!

schinkus98 · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:37 am Post subject:

I've got both of these on the short list of "must-do's", but if a choice is required, I'll say the crispy citrus chicken!

If they tried a live actor version of a Pixar movie, which would be the more interesting to you?

Incredibles or Up?

We fly out Saturday morning! Have our Raglan Road ADR that evening, starting to get anxious about going (finally).

kraysister · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:44 pm Post subject:

I think Up would be pretty entertaining!

Disney fashion for the discerning couple -
Matching face masks or color coordinated outfits?

WooHoo! 24hrs to go time!

schinkus98 · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:02 am Post subject:

I want nothing to do with making the masks seem "fun" or "normal", so the coordinated outfits it is!

Animated movies:
All animal characters or All human characters?

kraysister · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:02 pm Post subject:

Going to side with all animals on this one. Zootopia is a masterpiece!

They're building an immersive Star Wars hotel. What other movie would lend itself well to a hotel?
Avatar or Wreck-It-Ralph?

schinkus98 · Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:42 am Post subject:

Wreck It Ralph I think.

Same idea, with Princess castles as the hotel motif:

Beast's castle or Anna and Elsa's castle?

kraysister · Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:47 pm Post subject:

I like Beast's castle. More ambience!

Who were you more likely to listen to during the Eat to the Beat concerts? (R.I.P)
Davy Jones
David Cassidy

schinkus98 · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:36 am Post subject:

Yes, I like The Monkees! Davy Jones for me.

Dark rides not at Magic Kingdom:
Pinocchio's Daring Journey or Mr Road's Wild Ride?