I started to feel anxious just hearing you talk about your trip to Disney! LOL! I have never been there and it honestly would be the last place on earth I would ever want to go for many of the same reasons you shared: too many people, too hot, too expensive, just too everything! Give me a quiet cabin in the nice cool mountains and I'm a very happy lady! :)
Ahhhhhh, the benefits of being a true bachelor for for 65 years... I'm a huge fan of Epcot Center, my parents refused to take my sister and I as a kid, yet that's how I my first dose of Epcot... First time I went to Disney I was 34, and my French fiance & her 8 year old son. We had a great time, Emmanuel had an out-of-this world experience.!! That was 31 years ago, it was open, no real lines and it was affordable... AZ you hit the nail of the head, entertaining a family, amusement parks, sporting events, Broadway theaters, big time Concerts, etc., is a really expensive proposition in today's world...
After hearing all the nightmare ordeals, thank you, you & Molly have convinced me me, "I'll NEVER go to any Disney park other than Epcot... Culturally, that area is exceptional. To open the global eyes of
kids is a wonderful experience, their action and reaction can be priceless, to a point...
My parents believed, most vacations should be fun, relaxing to a point, but mostly 'Educational'. Places like Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, Washington DC & Wisconsin Dells to learn about our country's heritage, history and cultures was their priority, and we loved it.!! There are sooooo many very affordable opportunities in this country to take and enlight kids of all ages for the most part... Seeing the Grand Canyon on burros and hikes is truly breathtaking, some rafting is affordable, Mt Rushmore is rather impressive... then there's camping out, canoeing, mountain biking, for a week is fairly cheap in comparison...
Molly, get your kids VR set, get into the Metaverse, and they can have a Disney virtual experience while you take a nap....
The actual disappointment on AZ’s face at the beginning that Molly did not float home from Disney on pixy dust! 😂 was palpable.
I had my first Disney experience at 30, then the pleasure of taking my niece for her high school graduation shortly after, so I got to learn & experience as an adult. No kids. A whole different kind of trip. Years later took my first trip with kids…even more fun.
I agree with what Molly said, it’s expensive, hot, crowded, crazy, and a giant cash register. But I still enjoy it, always have a blast and if asked..I’d go tomorrow! Have always loved amusement park rides & they have some great ones. Epcot is amazing.
And even now I still take that mid day pool break to recharge , it’s pretty necessary. Hydration & rest is necessary to a magical trip! 🐭
I have to agree - prices for things like Disney , sports , and concerts are out of reach for many.
I have been to the Disney complex , but that was back in the early 90's. we were at an aquarist convention and could only allow a day to see a park. Hollywood Studios was great. On the walking tour , they took us through where the rock band Bonham had just shot a music video (the one with the sub on a street) during the wee hours. Magic Kingdon on a different trip was OK. Same for Epcot.
Molly, I feel like you're my buddy since you answered me on email with a wonderful response to my previous comment on GFY. First, I want to tell you that I totally get where you're coming from in your critique of Disney. I see that in virtually everyone that is a Disney novice, and not a veteran of ultra trips. But, I could also totally educate you in how Disney is done best. My wife and I (we are Andrew's age) are Annual Pass Holders and go about 3-4 times a year, just us, no children. We have a daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter 7 years old that live in Charleston, and will occasionally schedule a trip with them, but our best times are when we go alone. The group thing is not the best way to experience Disney. We live in South Georgia, about 3 hours away from Orlando, so it's an easy drive for us. It's hard to explain in words how to best do Disney, but if we could take you with us on one of our trips, you would come back feeling like you just had the vacation of your life. Planning is a big part of it. You must make those dining reservations at 6 am online on the 60-day out morning of your trip. Also, the reservations for the extra events like the Mickey Halloween and Christmas Parties. But probably the most important part is being able to take that mid afternoon break in your hotel room or at the pool like Andrew told you about. In doing that, you are always fresh to enjoy the parks, restaurants, shops, and ambiance. Being tired and cranky in having to drag a group along with you will wear you out in a heartbeat and make your experience more negative than it should be. I loved this segment, though, with you and Andrew discussing our favorite place on earth.
Definitely not a destination for us, even if I could afford to spend a lot of extra. I do keep a channel sub but I have mixed reviews of the content. As a huge fan of pop culture, like the kind “they” buy up, it tastes bad sometimes. It begs the question what is the correct mix of art and commerce? I don’t pretend to know it, but good that the Mona Lisa isn’t for sale, it isn’t is it?
I started to feel anxious just hearing you talk about your trip to Disney! LOL! I have never been there and it honestly would be the last place on earth I would ever want to go for many of the same reasons you shared: too many people, too hot, too expensive, just too everything! Give me a quiet cabin in the nice cool mountains and I'm a very happy lady! :)
Ahhhhhh, the benefits of being a true bachelor for for 65 years... I'm a huge fan of Epcot Center, my parents refused to take my sister and I as a kid, yet that's how I my first dose of Epcot... First time I went to Disney I was 34, and my French fiance & her 8 year old son. We had a great time, Emmanuel had an out-of-this world experience.!! That was 31 years ago, it was open, no real lines and it was affordable... AZ you hit the nail of the head, entertaining a family, amusement parks, sporting events, Broadway theaters, big time Concerts, etc., is a really expensive proposition in today's world...
After hearing all the nightmare ordeals, thank you, you & Molly have convinced me me, "I'll NEVER go to any Disney park other than Epcot... Culturally, that area is exceptional. To open the global eyes of
kids is a wonderful experience, their action and reaction can be priceless, to a point...
My parents believed, most vacations should be fun, relaxing to a point, but mostly 'Educational'. Places like Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, Washington DC & Wisconsin Dells to learn about our country's heritage, history and cultures was their priority, and we loved it.!! There are sooooo many very affordable opportunities in this country to take and enlight kids of all ages for the most part... Seeing the Grand Canyon on burros and hikes is truly breathtaking, some rafting is affordable, Mt Rushmore is rather impressive... then there's camping out, canoeing, mountain biking, for a week is fairly cheap in comparison...
Molly, get your kids VR set, get into the Metaverse, and they can have a Disney virtual experience while you take a nap....
Disney can be described simply as magical as long as you don't have to pay for it (or are not rich).
The actual disappointment on AZ’s face at the beginning that Molly did not float home from Disney on pixy dust! 😂 was palpable.
I had my first Disney experience at 30, then the pleasure of taking my niece for her high school graduation shortly after, so I got to learn & experience as an adult. No kids. A whole different kind of trip. Years later took my first trip with kids…even more fun.
I agree with what Molly said, it’s expensive, hot, crowded, crazy, and a giant cash register. But I still enjoy it, always have a blast and if asked..I’d go tomorrow! Have always loved amusement park rides & they have some great ones. Epcot is amazing.
And even now I still take that mid day pool break to recharge , it’s pretty necessary. Hydration & rest is necessary to a magical trip! 🐭
I have to agree - prices for things like Disney , sports , and concerts are out of reach for many.
I have been to the Disney complex , but that was back in the early 90's. we were at an aquarist convention and could only allow a day to see a park. Hollywood Studios was great. On the walking tour , they took us through where the rock band Bonham had just shot a music video (the one with the sub on a street) during the wee hours. Magic Kingdon on a different trip was OK. Same for Epcot.
Molly, I feel like you're my buddy since you answered me on email with a wonderful response to my previous comment on GFY. First, I want to tell you that I totally get where you're coming from in your critique of Disney. I see that in virtually everyone that is a Disney novice, and not a veteran of ultra trips. But, I could also totally educate you in how Disney is done best. My wife and I (we are Andrew's age) are Annual Pass Holders and go about 3-4 times a year, just us, no children. We have a daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter 7 years old that live in Charleston, and will occasionally schedule a trip with them, but our best times are when we go alone. The group thing is not the best way to experience Disney. We live in South Georgia, about 3 hours away from Orlando, so it's an easy drive for us. It's hard to explain in words how to best do Disney, but if we could take you with us on one of our trips, you would come back feeling like you just had the vacation of your life. Planning is a big part of it. You must make those dining reservations at 6 am online on the 60-day out morning of your trip. Also, the reservations for the extra events like the Mickey Halloween and Christmas Parties. But probably the most important part is being able to take that mid afternoon break in your hotel room or at the pool like Andrew told you about. In doing that, you are always fresh to enjoy the parks, restaurants, shops, and ambiance. Being tired and cranky in having to drag a group along with you will wear you out in a heartbeat and make your experience more negative than it should be. I loved this segment, though, with you and Andrew discussing our favorite place on earth.
So glad you are sharing about Disney
The history of who purchased the original
swamp land is worth the dig, It wasn’t
Walt. I agree about the cabin and nature
Some of my best childhood memories
Keep on keeping on!
I love your talks! Andrew you need to take us to Disney to experience it the way you do!!! Contest anyone??!!! I have a daughter who loves Star Wars 😜
Definitely not a destination for us, even if I could afford to spend a lot of extra. I do keep a channel sub but I have mixed reviews of the content. As a huge fan of pop culture, like the kind “they” buy up, it tastes bad sometimes. It begs the question what is the correct mix of art and commerce? I don’t pretend to know it, but good that the Mona Lisa isn’t for sale, it isn’t is it?