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csziggy

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80. There are a lot better places to go in Florida than Disney World
Mon Jun 21, 2021, 03:32 PM
Jun 2021

Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve and Canaveral Sea Shore are wonderful spots and are near to the Kennedy Space Center with a great museum of space technology. In Lake Wales Bok Tower (aka Mountain Lake) preserve has the cultivated gardens at the top of the highest natural elevation in Peninsular Florida, the wonderful tower with a fantastic carillon, and down on the lower parts, original Florida habitat.

Florida also has lots of state and county parks - I love the Circle B Bar Reserve just south of Lakeland, the Lake Kissimmee State Park with a recreated 1880s cow camp, and so many other places in Central Florida that are not theme parks or artificial crap.

I grew up down there before Disney destroyed the habitat and will never go to Disney World - but I have found so many alternatives that are real, I don't miss it at all.

It's sad but the magic died with Walt. abqtommy Jun 2021 #1
True. 2naSalit Jun 2021 #23
Years back Richard Branston sued everyone w/ 'Virgin' in their name. Disney is now assaulting Etsy. TheBlackAdder Jun 2021 #78
I was there for a conference in December 2019 right before everything shut down. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #2
I was last there in the late 1980's calguy Jun 2021 #9
The lines are on purpose. You can't ride everything in one day because of the lines. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #29
K&R calguy Jun 2021 #77
Wow, that is unbelievable. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2021 #3
I was a kid and grew up on Walt Disney on TV. sheshe2 Jun 2021 #4
Yeah, it was magical as a kid.. I was right there, too, for Cha Jun 2021 #82
Yep, the Mickey Mouse club as well! sheshe2 Jun 2021 #83
I know right.. crazy kid.. I just thought Cha Jun 2021 #84
The things I never knew about you! sheshe2 Jun 2021 #85
It's funny.. I just realized Cha Jun 2021 #87
Well, had the police at my house one night. sheshe2 Jun 2021 #88
I've never been to any of their amusement parks, I've always thought they were overpriced MagickMuffin Jun 2021 #5
You haven't had to pay for every ride in many, many years. nt Phoenix61 Jun 2021 #6
I still got me some E tickets stashed baby!!! (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #26
A friend and I had an inside joke. keithbvadu2 Jun 2021 #39
Back when those were I thing I worked at Sears in Florida. Phoenix61 Jun 2021 #53
Awesome! Think when I was a kid admission was $12 and an average ticket book around another $10 Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #60
Disney changed the ticket model in 1970's and jacked admission JCMach1 Jun 2021 #8
Errr... that's completely wrong. Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #16
In defense of the poster, they did say 'long ago' Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #27
Your loss - Disneyland should be experienced... lame54 Jun 2021 #93
The last time I went MissB Jun 2021 #7
I took my kids there, but they were a bit too old-- dawg day Jun 2021 #10
There are a lot better places to go in Florida than Disney World csziggy Jun 2021 #80
let's look at prices Casady1 Jun 2021 #11
supply and demand. It will change. ZonkerHarris Jun 2021 #66
$200+ for a one-day ticket? hatrack Jun 2021 #12
And yet, the place is always in demand Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #17
I'm certainly one such, having visited all six Disney parks at least once. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #24
Wow, there's a Hong Kong Disneyland now? COOL! I can't believe I didn't know that. Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #34
I'd rate Hong Kong #5 out of 6. Still cool, though! Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #38
Thanks! So, do I even want to know how much a day Tokyo Disneyland ends up costing? Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #50
Suprisingly affordable. A two-day ticket (bare minimum to see everything) is $135. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #51
Wow, that's not bad! Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #52
Both times I've been there I've stayed at the Hilton Tokyo Bay. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #73
I enjoy the Disney parks too! NT Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #59
The Mickey raising the dead is $500 ChubbyStar Jun 2021 #65
Someday, hopefully soon, they will have priced themselves right out of business. flying_wahini Jun 2021 #13
However will they recycle all that brightly colored plastic? Klaralven Jun 2021 #14
Not before I get the chance to stay in the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel, one hopes. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #18
I am intrigue by this hotel LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #61
I doubt it. People were saying the same thing when it was 50 dollars a day jimfields33 Jun 2021 #20
And some people are stupid too BunnyMcGee Jun 2021 #30
People can spend money the way they want. It's there's. jimfields33 Jun 2021 #31
Are there that many millionaires that would pay this BunnyMcGee Jun 2021 #44
People can decide on value for themselves. Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #62
Seems Right ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #86
We have been going to WDW since my kids were born LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #63
my wife got in the hotseat once... Takket Jun 2021 #99
It is addicting LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #100
Disney is selling a product. Some people are willing to pay for it, others aren't. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #33
see post 44 BunnyMcGee Jun 2021 #45
I'm not a millionaire. Granted, I'm single, so I'm not taking a kid or three with me. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #48
I love Rise of the Resistance LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #54
Agree. Can't stand Disney. Dream Girl Jun 2021 #96
If they had lower prices, everyone would be complaining about it being over-crowded. Yavin4 Jun 2021 #15
Even with these prices.... Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #19
High prices don't keep the crowds down Raine Jun 2021 #25
Imagine the crowds if the prices were cheaper. Yavin4 Jun 2021 #42
I have been to The Disney parks many times and never spent this kinda cash Bristlecone Jun 2021 #21
I also have been numerous times LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #64
I was last there 10-12yrs ago and I doubt I will ever go back Raine Jun 2021 #22
I went to DLand Anaheim in June 1980 BunnyMcGee Jun 2021 #28
Same here. Who would waste their precious time and money for that? I never understood the Dream Girl Jun 2021 #95
For 6 grand I can fly to Germany and back, spend a week at Edelweiss Lodge in a suite Solly Mack Jun 2021 #32
I've been to Disneyland once and was not impressed. tanyev Jun 2021 #35
Different strokes... Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #57
On the flip side. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #36
Great post. And nobody is forced to go to Disneyland. hunter Jun 2021 #76
Researching vacations I have noticed how much hotel rooms in general are now. Maraya1969 Jun 2021 #37
Yeah. Just went to the Keys. Summer is normally slower due to the heat. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #43
And the song that glues itself in your head:::: keithbvadu2 Jun 2021 #40
The Disneyland, Hong Kong, and Tokyo versions were recently updated to include Disney characters Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #46
So the sandwich serves between 6 and 8 people Maraya1969 Jun 2021 #41
Well, that slice of panini sure doesn't look like 12-15 bucks... TreasonousBastard Jun 2021 #47
No one is grabbing their money. They willing chose to vacation there. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #67
50k? EX500rider Jun 2021 #89
I have a 15 year old 22foot bay boat with a 225 Honda. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #90
Mines a 17' 1987 Bayliner w/ 70 Evinrude EX500rider Jun 2021 #91
Nice hull. The Capri? I wanted an 18 footer. With single axel trailer. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #92
Yep the Capri cuddy cabin EX500rider Jun 2021 #94
Our main put in place is Crystal River. But run 20 miles or more both north and south. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #97
I have done Crystal River but Like Homosassa & Chassahowitzka... EX500rider Jun 2021 #101
Fireworks and Parades SUCK . People go for the Rides and Food . Also can't people stay at cheaper JI7 Jun 2021 #49
People line up for the parades and fireworks Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #55
Fireworks suck? Maybe to you. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #56
I missed the fireworks when I was there in May LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #71
Yes. I'm going on Wednesday and we're staying about a mile away Beaverhausen Jun 2021 #69
I was at WDW in early May of this year and was there last year in Jan before COVID LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #58
It's one of the few places of its type where I see all types of couples feeling comfortable GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #68
Who can blame them? That place is overpacked chaos. Goodheart Jun 2021 #70
Yes! My daughter rownesheck Jun 2021 #72
The only reason we can afford to go often is the military discount. Nt helpisontheway Jun 2021 #74
meh. it's not a necessity Orangepeel Jun 2021 #75
Those numbers are for suckers. Wouldn't even cost this much miyazaki Jun 2021 #79
We go to Disneyland quite a bit Zeitghost Jun 2021 #81
we're going in September... Takket Jun 2021 #98
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