This Page

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Well, PayPerPost wanted some thoughts regarding DisneyWorld and Florida Holidays and, since I live in the Land of the Rat, I’m willing to give you some insider 411:

Here’s a few things I’ve learned while living here:

• Disney is in it to make money, period. So, once you realize that they are going to upsell you at EVERY turn, you are one up on them and you have control. Instead, stay firm and fast to whatever you decide to buy. Don't let them talk you into buying the Princess Wand, Gown, Tiara and Oh - those Shoes and Purse for your little princess.
• Realize that the lines for the ride are long midday to evening. Try to go in the morning.
  Also – please pay attention to the ride operators – we’ve had way too many accidents lately with people NOT using common sense. They tell you to sit down – sit DOWN.
• It might not be a good idea to eat that “turkey” *ahem Emu* leg.
• Don’t gawk if you see Will Smith, a member of N*Sync, Ricky Martin OR some other celeb being escorted by a VIP host to the front of the line. They got it like that.
• Also, don’t heckle said celeb. Roomie told me once how Will Smith & Jada just waited in line like regular folks to get their pics at the Photo place at the beginning of the park. They just are regular folk, y’all (with a bigger bank account than moi but I’ll quit my gripin’).
• Bongos at Downtown Disney is the shitznit!!! Fabulous Mojitos. Fabulous Food. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait – well worth it.
• Patience is a virtue – realize that the people who work at Disney and the surrounding areas are often poorly paid (minimum wage, mostly), treated like crap and have no benefits. So when they smile and tell you about the “Disney Magic”, show a little mercy – don’t be a bitch.
• For the Photo Labs: Realize that if the photo looks like crap or your child has made a horrid face when taking said pic is not the developer’s fault. Please have mercy on the workers.
• Do your research – sure, you can stay in Kissimmee and go to the parks during the day, but realize that you might wake up to the possibility of a “Palmetto bug” waving good morning on the pillow adjoining yours. Expedia and Priceline are always a good thing for getting good hotel deals on Disney property.
• Downtown Disney has some good clubs, but the drinks are pricey. Want a little karaoke action – check out Lake Buena Vista’s own Jungle Jim’s. Cheaper prices and still tons of fun.
• Realize that it is gonna rain almost daily between the hours of 3 – 7 during hurricane season. It rains for about 10 minutes and then VOOSH – it’s over. SO, pack an umbrella.
• From now until March – the weather is BEAUTIFUL but for us Orlando peeps, it can get chilly at night – hey – if it hits 60 degrees, brrrrrr – our blood has thinned.

I could go on, and on, and on, but I best stop here. Have a Magical Time!!!!

**This post has been brought to you by PayPerPost. My opinions, as always, are my own**

Florida Holidays

Posted by Lys :: 7:02 PM :: 0 comments

Post a Comment

---------------oOo---------------