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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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