jimmytammy
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- Joined
- May 27, 2002
Back up bright and early Sun AM to book remaining dining. Hoping to snag Space 220 and Art Smiths before everyone else.
Space 220 is hot right now, but its new, so, that's a driving force. Art Smiths is also hard to get. You would think by now the new would have worn off it, but it doesn't seem so.Speaking of dining reservations, what ARE the hard to get ones these days?
Disney long ago lost the spontaneity that made it fun for me. However, I managed up until the pandemic. Since then, with the added stressors of having to choose parks, constantly use your app to do nearly anything, and make dining reservations so far ahead of time, the experience seems muted by how much you must now embrace technology and higher prices. I will sound old (and I am...ish), but I remember Disney extolling the experiences you could enjoy and soaking up the sights, smells, and sounds. Now, at least for me, Disney seems to hawk the experiences through things you must purchase: Genie+, Lightning Lane, parties, events, et. al. That's a different Disney, and that's a problem for me.Well, we got most of the reservations we were hoping for. Strange enough, Plaza was the tough one out of everything. Maybe they are in refurb then.
We were able to secure Space 220 and Art Smiths, 2 tough ones to snag these days. Our DD was wanting one character meal for the grands, so we got Chef Mickey for breakfast.
I have to say, Im not a fan of the get up early and get reservations at the 60 day mark. Its like everything at that point revolves around where to eat. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy the experiences and the food at some of these places, but just not a big fan of the stress of it all.
I second the Hallelujah!!Hallelujah!!!
Congratulations and Welcome to the Groupies!!Passed ROFR today for our first contract at BR! Just in time for the refurb!
I feel the same way. That is why we didn’t renew our AP’s for the first time in as long as I can remember. It’s been 9 months since we were home and I am starting to miss it Though.Disney long ago lost the spontaneity that made it fun for me. However, I managed up until the pandemic. Since then, with the added stressors of having to choose parks, constantly use your app to do nearly anything, and make dining reservations so far ahead of time, the experience seems muted by how much you must now embrace technology and higher prices. I will sound old (and I am...ish), but I remember Disney extolling the experiences you could enjoy and soaking up the sights, smells, and sounds. Now, at least for me, Disney seems to hawk the experiences through things you must purchase: Genie+, Lightning Lane, parties, events, et. al. That's a different Disney, and that's a problem for me.
In other news...well, there really isn't any, so have a good rest of your weekend, Groupies!
Yeah I have had the same problem. Not fair to promise us cookies and then they don't send us any lolWhen you folks sign onto Disboards, at the bottom of the page, does it prompt you to accept all cookies?
I love cookies and I do this all the time, yet, they still haven't sent cookies! I prefer chocolate chip and peanut butter, but I will accept any kind they send
Space 220 and Art Smiths! Niiiiice Jimmy! Cannot wait to try Space some day…..Well, we got most of the reservations we were hoping for. Strange enough, Plaza was the tough one out of everything. Maybe they are in refurb then.
We were able to secure Space 220 and Art Smiths, 2 tough ones to snag these days. Our DD was wanting one character meal for the grands, so we got Chef Mickey for breakfast.
I have to say, Im not a fan of the get up early and get reservations at the 60 day mark. Its like everything at that point revolves around where to eat. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy the experiences and the food at some of these places, but just not a big fan of the stress of it all.
Once again, Sleepy, you have been able to eloquently convey my feelings. Don’t get me wrong, I still feel a twinge of wanting to go back, but we canceled our September trip which was to be our third stay using our AP’s. This means our June trip was likely the final trip as AP holders. i am just not going to spend all of that money on AP’s, and literally not be able to do anything without purchasing Lightning Lane.Disney long ago lost the spontaneity that made it fun for me. However, I managed up until the pandemic. Since then, with the added stressors of having to choose parks, constantly use your app to do nearly anything, and make dining reservations so far ahead of time, the experience seems muted by how much you must now embrace technology and higher prices. I will sound old (and I am...ish), but I remember Disney extolling the experiences you could enjoy and soaking up the sights, smells, and sounds. Now, at least for me, Disney seems to hawk the experiences through things you must purchase: Genie+, Lightning Lane, parties, events, et. al. That's a different Disney, and that's a problem for me.
In other news...well, there really isn't any, so have a good rest of your weekend, Groupies!