Eight is Enough - A July 2014 TR with cousins, club level and more Updated 3/29 DHS and Frozen Fun - Page 17 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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All caught up again. Sorry RFC was a disappointment. We felt that way last time too. We had one locally and it closed. I still stop in to buy rib rub each trip.
Sorry the service was lacking at Rainforst. At least the food was good, it did look delicious!!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Sorry that Rainforest Cafe didn't repeat as a great dining experience.
Thanks. It wasn't terrible, it just didn't live up to the last time there.
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Originally Posted by MayraLR
Ok Liz, I indeed think that we are twins separated at birth. I also get antsy being in the room. Why would I want to be relaxing in a room at Disney when there is so much to see and do.
Sorry your dining experience at Rainforest Café was not good. I've never eaten there but would like to try it sometime. Cleaning the dining room and bringing out the check without asking for dessert was kind of rude.
I'm your Cuban twin sister. No relaxing at Disney. We still like Rainforest, just won't be back on our next visit.
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Originally Posted by lindawdw
Sorry your Rainforest Cafe experience didn't live up to your expectations. We've had a few bad waitress experiences there and have crossed it off our list of places to eat at WDW since there are so many other great places to choose from!
That's exactly how I feel. Too many other places to try.
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Sorry Rainforest was not what it should have been! I hate that rushed feeling. Not cool!!! We've been at restaurants where they have started closing procedures well before time to close and it is a bit annoying.
I am like you, when I am Disney, I want to be going and doing. Sitting in the room I get a tad bit ansy too! I feel like I am wasting my money!!!
I hate paying for a meal and then feeling rushed. It's not like it's free.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Sorry dinner was disappointing - we haven't been there in years - we tend to try to stay away from the "chain" restaurants while on vacation - just our opinion - as there are so many other yummy places we can't get near home
Exactly.
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Originally Posted by xwewhisper
Sounds like a great time exploring the resort, but sorry service at dinner was a let down
It's ok. We love the resort.
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
Sounds like you had fun despite the rain, AKL is one of my favorite resorts to wander around.
I would have been turned off at the meal at the RC as well. Rushing guests through the meal is not a way to get a repeat customer
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All caught up again. Sorry RFC was a disappointment. We felt that way last time too. We had one locally and it closed. I still stop in to buy rib rub each trip.
This morning we were up early. We met my sister’s family in the lobby and were at Epcot by 9. I really hate the Epcot bag check. Why is the line always so long? I loved when we stayed at BW and could use the back entrance.
We had a Spaceship Earth FP+ for 9:10-10:10. Our plan was to head straight to Test Track and ride stand-by. The posted wait time was 35 minutes, but it was really more like 20.
This was our first time on the new TT. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it, but I loved it. DH and I rode with Jared and Brianna (and two random people). The little kids rode with my sister and Brian.
After the ride, we let the kids play for a few minutes. They took pictures in some of the cars. When we exited the building, Aidan and Jared played in the car wash area outside for less than a minute since my sister was ready to move on.
Next, we headed to SE. This ride is usually a nice, relaxing break for us, but it was so hot inside this time. I don’t think the air conditioning was working. We were really glad when it was over. We took a few minutes to email our ride photos to friends and family. Then I took the kids to play Power City (which is the game that almost looks like shuffleboard) while the rest of the gang sat in a corner and waited (maybe not so patiently).
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Too bad you can barely see this pic of Jared, DBil, and DSis, in their future
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It was finally time to head over to The Land for our Soarin’ FP+, but not before a quick potty break.
Once at Soarin', we zipped right through the line and as we always do, we asked the CM if we could wait to get the front row. They usually don’t have any issues accommodating our request, considering we are willing to wait, but this CM was not happy that we asked for some reason. She had us stand over to the side and then we waited and waited and waited some more. She kept letting other groups have the front row. At first, we practiced being patient, but that got old very quickly. We had waited for about 4 groups to ride with people sitting in the front row, when my sister asked the CM when it would be our turn. I’m not sure if she had forgotten us, although we are hard to miss, lol. Finally, it was our turn and we got to ride in the front row. This ride is still one of our favorites.
After Soarin’ we headed to Sum of All Thrills. The posted wait time was 25 minutes and everyone wanted to ride, even though it meant we may miss our Journey into Imagination FP+. I, being the chicken that I am, decided to sit this one out and take notes for my TR instead. I had tried riding this a few years ago, but got claustrophobic and pressed the panic button before the ride even started. Don’t think I’ll ever try this one again.
We did miss our Journey FP+, but weren’t too upset since we knew we’d have time to ride another day. Lunch time was quickly approaching and we started making our way over to Japan.
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Looks like you had a very nice day at Epcot. Odd about the CM and waiting for the front row. We've had similar experiences when making simple requests on other rides.
We felt the same way about the air conditioning in SE along with a lot of other attractions at Disney this past trip in May. It seems like they're not blasting the air as cold as they used to anymore. Sorry about the cranky Soarin CM.
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