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We noticed another Ginger Bread House at Contemporary, a floor beneath the monorail.. while walking to catch the next monorail. Weird the escalators up to the monorail at Contemporary was clearly labelled, but the elevators were not.. so we ended up going up the regular elevators a floor, only resulting having to catch another elevator down.. moving over to the escalators, we couldn't go up because of the baby stroller, and a cast member ended up helping us to another set of elevators going up to the monorail.. Is this a 70's design?
Nope, it has been at Hollywood Studios (Formerly MGM Studios) since 1995.
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Anyways, how is the employment outlook at Disney lately? Have they been more hiring or firing nowadays?
I saw that DT Disney was cleaned up a bit.. didn't walk that far in, just wanted to go home and sleep. Looks like the Discovery Cove Part is being revamped.
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Depends on division. No massive layoffs but prospective hires and transfers for their new resorts in Hawaii and the new resort in Orlando. DTD is lighter because of some massive renovations over the next year. And with the closer of clubs at Pleasure Islands, I suppose less cast is need. Still pretty active though!
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Nope, sorry
Depends on division. No massive layoffs but prospective hires and transfers for their new resorts in Hawaii and the new resort in Orlando. DTD is lighter because of some massive renovations over the next year. And with the closer of clubs at Pleasure Islands, I suppose less cast is need. Still pretty active though!
Depends on division. No massive layoffs but prospective hires and transfers for their new resorts in Hawaii and the new resort in Orlando. DTD is lighter because of some massive renovations over the next year. And with the closer of clubs at Pleasure Islands, I suppose less cast is need. Still pretty active though!
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Obscure characters
This may sound strange, but have you ever seen any merchandise in the complex with Ludwig von Drake or J. Woodlore Audubon? They are my daughter's favorites, and I've never seen anywhere.
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I haven't seen them anywhere either. Some characters aren't done, and some are done at certain times of the year. I managed to get a Jiminy Cricket stuffed animal around Christmas, and a Ms. Bunny animal around Easter. Both were purchased in a park.
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R2D2 and C3PO used to be around all the time in Hollywood Studios near the Star Wars ride. I haven't seen them in ages either.
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No r2d2 or 3cpo. Did take in the attraction where they trained the kids to be fighters. My 5 year old was going to join. I think Darth Vader was there though
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Sorry folks, been busy and havent had a chance to hop on here in a while!
Anything I can help with?
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summer
Hi Rob
I was wondering about WDW during July, I have heard that there are so many people they stop admitting new visitors. Is this true.
I have two daughters 3 and 5 who are obsessed with Princesses. Contemporay is within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom, do you think the convenience is a good reason to stay there?
I was wondering about WDW during July, I have heard that there are so many people they stop admitting new visitors. Is this true.
I have two daughters 3 and 5 who are obsessed with Princesses. Contemporay is within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom, do you think the convenience is a good reason to stay there?
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The only day I've ever heard of them closing in July is Independence Day (july 4). If you're staying at a hotel on-site, you will still be admitted unless they reach the worst possible crowd level (rare occurrence).
I strongly recommend the Contemporary if you have young children and plan to spend most of your time at the Magic Kingdom. It's a quick easy walk to the park entrance.
Keep in mind that it will be brutally hot and humid in July. You should plan to return to your hotel in the afternoon and go to the pool and/or rest indoors. The parks are all open very late, so you can benefit from returning after dark when the crowds are lighter.
If you want to plan any activities with individual access to the princesses - START LOOKING FOR RESERVATIONS NOW. That includes all the meals and the Bibbidi Bobbity boutique.
I strongly recommend the Contemporary if you have young children and plan to spend most of your time at the Magic Kingdom. It's a quick easy walk to the park entrance.
Keep in mind that it will be brutally hot and humid in July. You should plan to return to your hotel in the afternoon and go to the pool and/or rest indoors. The parks are all open very late, so you can benefit from returning after dark when the crowds are lighter.
If you want to plan any activities with individual access to the princesses - START LOOKING FOR RESERVATIONS NOW. That includes all the meals and the Bibbidi Bobbity boutique.
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Hi Rob
I was wondering about WDW during July, I have heard that there are so many people they stop admitting new visitors. Is this true.
I have two daughters 3 and 5 who are obsessed with Princesses. Contemporay is within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom, do you think the convenience is a good reason to stay there?
I was wondering about WDW during July, I have heard that there are so many people they stop admitting new visitors. Is this true.
I have two daughters 3 and 5 who are obsessed with Princesses. Contemporay is within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom, do you think the convenience is a good reason to stay there?
We were there in mid-May once and my son almost fainted after an hour in the sun before noon.
In July, it's like you are walking through a pizza oven while someone hits you in the head repeatedly with a hammer. Unbelievable. Little kids have it even worse than adults.
No one ever takes my advice on this, but I notice they don't return in July/August either.
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