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  1. theSurlyMermaid

    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    Disney in the mid-90s was the absolute pinnacle for me. And Hollywood Studios (MGM at the time) was my favorite! I wanted to be an animator and just hung around the animation buildings. Those are now the Star Wars Launch Bay, whatever that is. I would love for there to be some kind of Eisner...
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    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    Me too! Which is why I loved Disney for a really really really long time. But I remember the days when we could ride things over and over and now you can’t build tht kind of cult love for rides when you can barely get on them once. My daughter loved the ToT and would have happily ridden again...
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    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    To me the consumer. I paid for a great resort room with portofino and didn’t have to shell out a dime for Express. Don’t try and tell me Disney’s rooms that are comparable to portofino cost less. I know they don’t. At Disney I spent 109 dollars per ticket. Then 88 for ROR. Then 88 more for...
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    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    I’ve seen the original Nemo musical and I definitely wouldn’t. But I did really love that show too. We didn’t get much Streetmosphere on our day. It was just a typical 104 degree heat index day Though we did get an insane downpour for a few hours). But I’m not one who likes parades anyway. I...
  5. theSurlyMermaid

    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    It’s not just me I have to think about. My daughter and son and husband also have opinions. Now obviously she would happily never set foot in Disney again (and my husband doesn’t really enjoy any theme park, he does it for the kids), although I think she wouldn’t mind being able to ride a few of...
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    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    I hear you there. I just once thought Disney was such a magical place. There are old trip reports from me here from like mid-2000s where the script was totally flipped as to Disney vs. Universal. So I’m a bit surprised myself to see what has happened. After selling DVC we have not gotten the...
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    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    My daughter loves rides. I enjoy them with her. However, I appreciate a good show and I’ve never seen a better show than The Bourne Stunt Spectacular. And I don’t even like the Bourne movies, action or violence. But that is the best theme park show I’ve ever seen. What did Disney have at...
  8. theSurlyMermaid

    Hagrid's Before Close - Estimated Wait Time

    When I was there last week I waited in a Hagrid’s line that was 100 minutes and ended up being 60. (And it would have been less but the ride went down in the middle of that). Then a 60 minute line that was 25 in reality. Then a 75 minute line that was 35 in reality. You don’t need to wait till...
  9. theSurlyMermaid

    WDW and Universal. Who wins?

    I don’t care if Universal ever overtakes Disney because that would mean it becomes as much of a crowded obnoxious mess as Disney is. Yes, just got back from vacation. Five days at universal and one day at Hollywood studios to finally see what’s new there (haven’t been since 2017). My 13 year...
  10. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    I really do wish Johnny would embrace complete sobriety though, if only for the sake of his liver. It was revealed during his testimony that doctors are concerned about his liver numbers and they have to be really bad after how much alcohol he has consumed through the decades.
  11. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    I’m really glad I got to watch the entire thing. If I had relied on articles even from many sources, I would have been badly misinformed. I really enjoyed the Lawtube panels of lawyers. One even practiced right here in Fairfax and was familiar with the judge. They provided deep dives into...
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    Johnny Depp Trial

    It really annoys me that so many media outlets are writing articles that accept every Heard story as true and presenting it as fact. It is grossly wrong. The UK trial was a totally different thing with totally different rules of evidence. Heard was not the defendant, she was just a witness. It...
  13. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    Did they watch the trial? The whole thing, not bits and pieces. Not reading articles after the fact,. Did you? Unless you’re answer to the above questions is yes, then the entire podcast means nothing. The trial was the trial. It was based the evidence and arguments presented. Internet...
  14. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    You should also watch Runkle of the Bailey’s video from last night (he was in the courtroom with Rob from the Law and Lumber channel). His breakdowns are great especially when he has slept on concrete all night waiting to get in. Rob practices right here in Fairfax and in front of that same...
  15. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    That audio was FREAKY. Literal chill down my spine listening it. Disturbing. Her mocking tone in between the cackling laughter as well made my blood boil.
  16. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    You’re very welcome! I had a blast watching all those personalities.
  17. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    Some of the Lawtube lawyers have been in court most every day. After trial they come on the stream to talk all jury reactions. I have become just utterly addicted to these streams. All of their channels have just taken off and the story behind that is almost as interesting as the trial. I watch...
  18. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    Is anyone watching on LegalBytes or any of the Lawtube streams? I really enjoy the commentary they provide in when the room goes silent during sidebars and on breaks.
  19. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    Some of those recordings today made her sound extremely disturbed. She needs help.
  20. theSurlyMermaid

    Johnny Depp Trial

    Johnny gave 100,000 to the Childrens hospital so they’ve gotten a little something but she flipped her lid because for some reason his tax write off is of paramount concern to her (remember though it is not about the money and she’s trying to protect Johnny!). The donation to the charities is...




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