| # | Author | Message |
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| davewasbaloo
Sat 5/17/2008 4:41a | bobbeelee - it is mainly because:
a) it is like where we live (actually some really good similarity to tourist favs).
b) I don't like British Food much or british design crafts.
I live in the Uk because I came here as a child, married a brit, and in terms of the people and lifestyle it is great. But I do not like British culture in the main. |
12
| X-san
Sat 5/17/2008 5:07a | I just realized that in considering my favs for Epcot all of them don't exist anymore. :(
*sigh*
Oh well. Considering only what is still in existence...
Future World Attraction
Favorite Mission:Space
Least Favorite HISTA
Future World Dining
Favorite Garden Grill
Least Favorite Electric Umbrella
Future World Shopping
Favorite -
Least Favorite Same as Spirit
Showcase Non-Film Attraction
Favorite Maelstrom
Least Favorite El Rio de Tiempo
Showcase Film Attractions
Favorite Impressions de France
Least Favorite Norway Film
Showcase Table Service Dining
Favorite Norway
Least Favorite -
Showcase Counter Service Dining
Favorite Germany
Least Favorite America
Showcase Shopping
Favorite Japan
Least Favorite - |
13
| bobbelee9
Sat 5/17/2008 6:03a | Thanks Dave. My English roots came to the US in 1760, so I only have books & movies to judge the UK by, and I just kinda get really soft when I see the Tea Caddy. I wanted to believe that Disney got it right. |
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| davewasbaloo
Sat 5/17/2008 10:28a | Indeed they have. I have been to every country represented in World Showcase except Japan, and they have got it right in terms of feeling and tone. A bit storybook and romantacised. I would rather be in WS France than Paris, because of it.
The UK Pavillion mixes country, london, stratford, Hampton Court and many other styles.
It does feel a little like plopping the Statue of Liberty next to the Golden Gate bridge in some ways though. |
15
| bobbelee9
Sat 5/17/2008 12:29p | I'm feeling better about it, thanks. |
16
| Spirit of 74
Sat 5/17/2008 12:32p | I think the best thing about the UK is its people ... especially US transplants who run through airports with you! :-) |
17
| mstaft
Sat 5/17/2008 3:52p | Future World Attraction
Favorite Mission:Spaceship Earth
Least Favorite Imagination (original was my favorite!)
Future World Dining
Favorite Garden Grill
Least Favorite Electric Umbrella
Future World Shopping
Favorite - MouseGears
Least Favorite -
Showcase Non-Film Attraction
Favorite American Adventure
Least Favorite Gran Fiesta
Showcase Film Attractions
Favorite Impressions de France
Least Favorite Norway Film
Showcase Table Service Dining
Favorite Bistro de Paris
Least Favorite - Rose and Crown
Showcase Counter Service Dining
Favorite Japan
Least Favorite America
Showcase Shopping
Favorite China
Least Favorite - USA |
18
| X-san
Sat 5/17/2008 4:21p | Are we ever going to hear what officially happened on this "running through the airport" day? |
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| davewasbaloo
Sun 5/18/2008 3:56a | Cheers Spirit.
X - suffice it to say, we cut it a little fine to get Spirit on his plane, but we still had an hour to spare before checkout closure. Due to admin errors multifold, we ended up litterly running (not a pretty site in my case) between terminals including trying to catch a train between terminals.
Well with the use of the phone and lot's of charming stewardesses, we got a fix, but it meant spirit was on a later flight. The great news was we did get a longer visit. Still the Heathrow Terminal 3 bar is no replacement for the Rose and Crown however.
And Bobbelee, don't worry, if you ever wanted a UK Pavillion type experience, I would be happy to obliged (except I never been to a pub with a piano player or magician). |
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| X-san
Sun 5/18/2008 4:15a | Yikes. Not good.
Lucky he got his flight. Hanging at an airport bar can be fun (I agree, I'd rather hang at DisneyWorld though lol).
So Spirit isn't some crazy psychopath?
Just checking. :p You guys are the first I've heard about actually meeting the guy! |
