Episode 39 - The Ladies Love Cetera

[mjm]

Showed my wife the photos of the rooms and she couldn't believe how bad they were either.

Also, you don't have to say what date you're recording as long as John can keep to the posting schedule he's been doing. Over the summer it just seemed like there was a long delay between when you met and when John posted the podcast. At least that's the impression I got from the news items you were discussing. Plus, you could just put the date in the notes and that'd be fine too!

And I predict that discussion about including the date of the podcast will get 5 minutes of discussion on podcast 41, since it sounds like you've already recorded another.

[Melanie]

And I predict that discussion about including the date of the podcast will get 5 minutes of discussion on podcast 41, since it sounds like you've already recorded another.

LOL! It's been a fun topic Mark. Plus, I like to razz John about it. Actually, I think we maybe discussed it one time, and that allowed Gary to get in his time and temp update. hehe

[Carol]

. Actually, I think we maybe discussed it one time, and that allowed Gary to get in his time and temp update. hehe

We did.

Although, Ms. Tick Tock was obviously vacationing in Bermuda with balmy temps.

[dpamac]

We did.

Although, Ms. Tick Tock was obviously vacationing in Bermuda with balmy temps.

We may have to fire her.

[Melanie]

We may have to fire her.

She seems to be unreliable.

[bleukarma]

Thanks guys for using my suggestion and for mentioning me!!

I actually suggested this topic because I dont eat much breakfast at Disney. When I do it's usually Mickey waffles at the resort quick serve or a bakery item at Main Street bakery. So, my favorite would have to be Mickey waffles (from anywhere) with sausage because I like sausage better then bacon *gasp!*

I've heard that Boma has a good breakfast, but it didn't make the list. It's still on my wish list of things to try.

That could be a Best Of: Best of Disney wish list items. (i.e. tours you haven't done but would like to. Restaurants you havent ate at but would like to.)

Gary, I swear I have traveled to Disney before and the roads were blocked off because of a bike race.

[dpamac]

Gary, I swear I have traveled to Disney before and the roads were blocked off because of a bike race.

There's never been one I've heard of and I've looked. It's possible they may have a charity event like a Tour de Cure that's located on property thought.

WDW property is one of those places we cyclists try to warn other cyclists about. It's not for bikes with no shoulder, busy roads, buses, tourists who don't know where they are going making sudden lane changes. We always send them to local bike clubs to keep them off those roads on their vacations.

[Septbride2002]

didn't Disney host an annual tri-anthalon (sp?). I could of sworn I read that somewhere before you weren't allowed to swim in the lake...

~Amanda

[SBETigg]

didn't Disney host an annual tri-anthalon (sp?). I could of sworn I read that somewhere before you weren't allowed to swim in the lake...

~Amanda

In general, you're not. They will allow it in certain circumstances where the risk isn't as great, and you're still proceeding at your own caution.

The reasoning for the ban is that there's an amoeba in standing water, mostly a danger in warm states, that can be splashed into your brain, causing death. The risk is greater when the water is stirred up from the bottom and heavy splashing occurs. I think in a triathlon situation, the swimmers are on the surface, not diving down, so it is allowed. But for the general guest population, you can't control how guests decide to swim if you allow swimming at all, thus the ban. Which is actually state of FL controlled and not just a Disney thing, from what I've heard.

[dpamac]

In general, you're not. They will allow it in certain circumstances where the risk isn't as great, and you're still proceeding at your own caution.

The reasoning for the ban is that there's an amoeba in standing water, mostly a danger in warm states, that can be splashed into your brain, causing death. The risk is greater when the water is stirred up from the bottom and heavy splashing occurs. I think in a triathlon situation, the swimmers are on the surface, not diving down, so it is allowed. But for the general guest population, you can't control how guests decide to swim if you allow swimming at all, thus the ban. Which is actually state of FL controlled and not just a Disney thing, from what I've heard.

I generally find brain eating amoebas a vacation killer and/or perfect vehicle for a new species.

[JMTStone]

A different take on Lion King.....

We're staying in the AoA Family Suite for the ICOT 15 meet. We are HUGE Lion King fans.

I love the Animal Kingdom theme and there is even some Lion King items when you stay at AKL.

I think what they were going for was the "Just Can't Wait to be King" song with the vibrant colors.

Note I would *NOT* put these items in my home.

I understand its not for everyone but I'll bring back my opinions on staying there for waking up there 3 mornings.

[SBETigg]

My problem with the AoA rooms that I have seen now (Lion King and Little Mermaid) is that they look cheap. To me. Hey, I'm as happy to wake up and know I'm at Disney as anyone here but-- can't they do it with some class and style? These look like a cheesy 70s roadside theme motel, to me, and not Disney. I expected better. A value resort doesn't have to scream cheap, even with character motifs. Maybe the pictures aren't doing it justice.

[2Epcot]

I'm behind on the Intercot Podcasts, so I'm still getting caught up. Just wanted to add I enjoyed having Christine on this one. A little competition for Mel, who has always been my favorite podcast voice. (I love the Southern accents).