1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help!

EmpressJenny · 11-01-2005

My friend Ross is coming to visit me later this week. He doesn't even particularly want to go to Disney, but that's because he's grumpy and cynical. Because of the cost of tickets, he's only able to buy 1 day, 1 park. The question is, I really have to knock his socks off about Disney because I've been going on about it for so long, so WHICH PARK!?!?!??

He's 26 and the biggest cynic you could imagine. AK is pretty much out, I think he'd enjoy the rides and the theming at MGM, definitely would enjoy the intellectual vibe at EPCOT, but I really want him to feel the magic at MK. I think Saturday is going to be our day. What do you guys think I should do? Which would you choose for the most hardened, ice-hearted grump in the world?

**Cincy** · 11-01-2005

EJ. That is tough. I would do either Epcot or MK. From what you have said about him, I am leaning towards MK.

Reiko · 11-01-2005

MGM...Like you said, great rides, fabulous theming. Sounds like he may need to be eased into the 'magic' at the Magic Kingdom. Hook him with MGM, then spring Magic Kingdom on him next visit!

**WishUponAStar** · 11-01-2005

i've known a couple people like you're describing. I find that adults can always get their "socks knocked off" at EPCOT. Especially this time of year when everything is all gussied up for the Food and Wine Festival. Get 'em drunk, eat some good food, they'll LOVE it. haha!

GrumpyDad · 11-01-2005

Cynical, Grumpy, hey that's me!

Having said that, if he has any kid left in him at all you have to do MK. Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, the mountains, the fireworks....

Nuff said.

Why don't you treat him and help him make up the difference for a Park Hopper, you know you want to......lol.

-harry

Cosmicwaves · 11-01-2005

I would definitely pick EPCOT. It is the least in-your-face of the 4 parks. If he's not that into Disney, he's not going to want to ride It's a Small World. EPCOT has many things that adults especially will find interesting. MK might be a little too "Disney" for the first time for someone like him.

raynbarb203 · 11-01-2005

I agree with cosmicwaves and grumpydad, EPCOT is the way to go. If you have time, get your hand stamped at the exit. Then jump on the Freedom boat and go over to the Boardwalk and hit ESPN for a drink or sandwich. He should enjoy ESPN. Give it a try.

gingita · 11-01-2005

I think I would pick Epcot as well, especially with the Food and Wine Festival going on right now.

mwalter · 11-01-2005

I would go for MGM. It's my favourite park with my two favourite rides, plus the stunt show, Indiana Jones, Sci-Fi Diner for lunch. Plus I'm with GrumpyDad, spring for the extra Park Hopper option so you can go to Epcot in the late afternoon for Mission:Space, Test Track and Soarin'. Then some dinner at your favourite Epcot eatery before Illuminations.

**ddoll** · 11-01-2005

I vote for Epcot too: beauty, whimsy, thrill rides, imaginative, cultural aesthetics, fine cuisine.... There's so much variety there, it's bound to sway him to "our side".

As for MK, you can't force the magic on anyone. Either thay have it or they don't. It's not for everyone.

jk8 · 11-01-2005

I say Epcot as well. Food and Wine, Soarin, Test Track, Mission Space.
MGM would be my second choice.
I am afraid MK would be too much if he is going in there feeling like he does not like "Disney"

**WishUponAStar** · 11-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddoll

you can't force the magic on anyone. Either thay have it or they don't. It's not for everyone.

I LOVE that quote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Huakai · 11-01-2005

I have to agree with the majority. EPCOT is magical in it's own special way. Sometimes those cold hearts are so frozen so hard, you have to sneak up on them from their blind side. You already know he "definitely would enjoy the intellectual vibe at EPCOT", so go for the sure thing.

Cavey · 11-01-2005

NOT MK! Cynical people will rip on the pixie dust and magic.

I say MGM. ToT is the best WDW "ride." RnR is imagineering at its best. You've got some great shows, good restaurants, and an evening with Fantasmic.

Disneyfever · 11-01-2005

I say MK. That is our favorite park. I love PoC, Space, Splash, Thunder, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise. I mean, what's there NOT to like?

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! My friend Ross is coming to visit me later this week. He doesn't even particularly want to go to Disney, but that's because he's grumpy and cynical. Because of the cost of tickets, he's only able to buy 1 day, 1 park. The question is, I really have to knock his socks off about Disney because I've been going on about it for so long, so WHICH PARK!?!?!?? He's 26 and the biggest cynic you could imagine. AK is pretty much out, I think he'd enjoy the rides and the theming at MGM, definitely would enjoy the intellectual vibe at EPCOT, but I really want him to feel the magic at MK. I think Saturday is going to be our day. What do you guys think I should do? Which would you choose for the most hardened, ice-hearted grump in the world? __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! EJ. That is tough. I would do either Epcot or MK. From what you have said about him, I am leaning towards MK. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

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Reiko Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 261	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! MGM...Like you said, great rides, fabulous theming. Sounds like he may need to be eased into the 'magic' at the Magic Kingdom. Hook him with MGM, then spring Magic Kingdom on him next visit!

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! i've known a couple people like you're describing. I find that adults can always get their "socks knocked off" at EPCOT. Especially this time of year when everything is all gussied up for the Food and Wine Festival. Get 'em drunk, eat some good food, they'll LOVE it. haha! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 2 hours 32 minutes

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! Cynical, Grumpy, hey that's me! Having said that, if he has any kid left in him at all you have to do MK. Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, the mountains, the fireworks.... Nuff said. Why don't you treat him and help him make up the difference for a Park Hopper, you know you want to......lol. -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I would definitely pick EPCOT. It is the least in-your-face of the 4 parks. If he's not that into Disney, he's not going to want to ride It's a Small World. EPCOT has many things that adults especially will find interesting. MK might be a little too "Disney" for the first time for someone like him. __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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raynbarb203 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brooksville FL Posts: 71	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I agree with cosmicwaves and grumpydad, EPCOT is the way to go. If you have time, get your hand stamped at the exit. Then jump on the Freedom boat and go over to the Boardwalk and hit ESPN for a drink or sandwich. He should enjoy ESPN. Give it a try.

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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I think I would pick Epcot as well, especially with the Food and Wine Festival going on right now. __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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mwalter Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mississauga, ON Canada Posts: 358	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I would go for MGM. It's my favourite park with my two favourite rides, plus the stunt show, Indiana Jones, Sci-Fi Diner for lunch. Plus I'm with GrumpyDad, spring for the extra Park Hopper option so you can go to Epcot in the late afternoon for Mission:Space, Test Track and Soarin'. Then some dinner at your favourite Epcot eatery before Illuminations. __________________ August 2007 - Polynesian July 2005 - WL & Pop Century Christmas 2004 - Pop Century July/August 2004 - AKL August 2003 - All-Star Music Christmas/New Year's 2002 - Radisson Parkway August 2002 - All-Star Music August 2001 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 1976 with parents - offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 50th Birthday Trip

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I vote for Epcot too: beauty, whimsy, thrill rides, imaginative, cultural aesthetics, fine cuisine.... There's so much variety there, it's bound to sway him to "our side". As for MK, you can't force the magic on anyone. Either thay have it or they don't. It's not for everyone. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 9 hours 32 minutes

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I say Epcot as well. Food and Wine, Soarin, Test Track, Mission Space. MGM would be my second choice. I am afraid MK would be too much if he is going in there feeling like he does not like "Disney" __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 131 days 12 hours 28 minutes

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Huakai Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 348	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I have to agree with the majority. EPCOT is magical in it's own special way. Sometimes those cold hearts are so frozen so hard, you have to sneak up on them from their blind side. You already know he "definitely would enjoy the intellectual vibe at EPCOT", so go for the sure thing. __________________ DVC member since 1993 Next Disney Adventure - Animal Kingdom Kidani Village December 12-19, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays in WDW 19 days 8 hours 2 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! NOT MK! Cynical people will rip on the pixie dust and magic. I say MGM. ToT is the best WDW "ride." RnR is imagineering at its best. You've got some great shows, good restaurants, and an evening with Fantasmic. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Disneyfever Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 784	Re: 1 Day only w/Grumpy, Help! I say MK. That is our favorite park. I love PoC, Space, Splash, Thunder, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise. I mean, what's there NOT to like? __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx Judy *´¨) July 2000 - DL PP April 2001 - POFQ March 2002 - WDW offsite Oct 2004 - CR March 2005 - All Star Sports Nov 2005 - DL offsite Sept 2006 - Poly

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