A few last rhoughts (I promise!?)

**MissDisney** · 04-11-2004

Hi everyone... bear with me a few minutes longer... I know I have posted so much since I got back from WDW that I am sick of seeing my own screenname all over the place, so I am sure I know how y'all feel! HOWEVER, I wanted to add just a couple of thoughts:
First, at EC, there was so much star jasmine planted in huge clusters around the lagoon that the breeze would carry that amazing smell all around you, no matter where in the park you went. Especially at dusk, when the breeze picked up a bit, the entire park smelled incredible, and it still is bringing tears of happiness to my eyes.
Second, I've been to MGM so many times. But never at night. MGM is incredible at night, and everyone should make it part of their trip. The lights and the darkness are so luxurious. And the park clears out for fireworks, and you feel like you want to hide in the bushes and live there.
And third, the turkey legs at Frontierland, the cinnamon rolls at Tusker House in AK and the pretzel rolls fresh out of the Biergarten oven are fabulous. The food in my fridge can't compare.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
I talked to many CMs about moving there and getting jobs, etc... it was interesting and seems pretty do-able. I will post about it later, when everyone isn't so sick of seeing MISSDISNEY all over the place.

**Dana** · 04-11-2004

**MissDisney** · 04-11-2004

Hey Dana... you caught me in the middle of a massive user-failure! I was always better with paper and pen (chisel and hammer?)

dznygrl · 04-11-2004

Hey, I'm not sick of seeing your name all over! (Heaven knows people ought to be sick of mine by now! :laugh)

Thanks for posting...I really like how you described EC & the Studios...it makes it almost like I can reach out and touch the Magic! I agree about the Studios at night, how after the park has cleared out you just want to hide in the bushes and live there! I've thought that on more than one occasion!

How great would that be?? Just rent a room in the Hollywood Tower Hotel and stay the night. ;)

Okay, so that might be a little freaky...:nervous

sjpurple · 04-11-2004

I have never done MGM at night. You made it sound wonderful. Hope we can try it next time we are there. :)

DisneyHog6 · 04-12-2004

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Originally posted by MissDisney
Hi everyone... bear with me a few minutes longer... I know I have posted so much since I got back from WDW that I am sick of seeing my own screenname all over the place, so I am sure I know how y'all feel! HOWEVER, I wanted to add just a couple of thoughts:
First, at EC, there was so much star jasmine planted in huge clusters around the lagoon that the breeze would carry that amazing smell all around you, no matter where in the park you went. Especially at dusk, when the breeze picked up a bit, the entire park smelled incredible, and it still is bringing tears of happiness to my eyes.
Second, I've been to MGM so many times. But never at night. MGM is incredible at night, and everyone should make it part of their trip. The lights and the darkness are so luxurious. And the park clears out for fireworks, and you feel like you want to hide in the bushes and live there.
And third, the turkey legs at Frontierland, the cinnamon rolls at Tusker House in AK and the pretzel rolls fresh out of the Biergarten oven are fabulous. The food in my fridge can't compare.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
I talked to many CMs about moving there and getting jobs, etc... it was interesting and seems pretty do-able. I will post about it later, when everyone isn't so sick of seeing MISSDISNEY all over the place.

I never get tired of seeing your name around here. I enjoy your posts. I can just smell the jasmine now...;)

dznygrl · 04-12-2004

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Originally posted by sjpurple
I have never done MGM at night.

Aaaaahhhh!!! Does that mean you've never seen Fantasmic!??? :nooo: :nooo: :nooo:

KarenWDWCP · 04-12-2004

Miss Disney,

As a former Studios cast member who got to close the park almost every time I worked, I couldn't agree more with your assessment of the Studios at night. I think its beauty at night often gets overlooked thanks to the obvious prettiness of the Main Street lights in the Magic Kingdomm, which I also love. Some of my most favorite moments in the Studios came at night when I was either working at one of the merchandise carts by the Chinese Theater and the crowds were very light with everyone headed to or already inside at Fantasmic. I would stand out there at the cart, with the spotlights streaming from behind the theater and the Hollywood themed music playing in the background. It was great. Glad you enjoyed it too!

Karen

**MissDisney** · 04-12-2004

Karen, You're a girl after my own heart, and I am so jealous of you getting to work at MGM and especially at night! Wow... you have a way with words, as well! I feel like I am there again!

MerlinMatt · 04-12-2004

Is there a good place to eat Dinner at MGM without ressies?

If we go to MGM at night, it will be on a Sunday. Are Sunday nights generally very quiet?

**MissDisney** · 04-12-2004

Hey Matt, you can go to the commisary between the Chinese Theater and Star Tours, or you can go to the food court area on the way to Tower of Terror... there you find TURKEY LEGS (yum!!!), as well as pizza, fruit, salads, etc. Lots of tables and great people-watching!

MickeyMamma · 04-12-2004

This is a nice post MissDisney.

I can imagine the smell of the Jasmine now. Aahhhh, I can hardly wait to smell it in person.

KarenWDWCP · 04-12-2004

I love the food stands along Sunset Boulevard - yum!! And often you can get into Mama Melrose's back near NY Street without priority seating, it tends to be less crowded then some of the other restaurants!

Ah, how I miss my Studios days!!

joseph3947 · 04-12-2004

In the late 80's and early 90's when my DD's were still in school we would go to WDW in July, at that time there was no Fantasmic (sp), there was a fireworks show every night at MGM. It was staged from the top of the Chinese theater and we used to get our spot on the pavement right in front of the theater (there was no hat then) and watch the fireworks. My point being when it was over and you looked around, MGM is very beautiful at night!!! And by the way, to finish the fireworks show, a giant Mickey would appear on top of the theater and fireworks would come out of his finger!!! Joe

**Dana** · 04-12-2004

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Originally posted by MissDisney
Hey Dana... you caught me in the middle of a massive user-failure! I was always better with paper and pen (chisel and hammer?)

:laugh :laugh :laugh I thought it was a "boo-boo" thread and was trying to have some fun with it. Sometimes the mess-ups are the most fun.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl in Tortola Posts: 7,285	Hi everyone... bear with me a few minutes longer... I know I have posted so much since I got back from WDW that I am sick of seeing my own screenname all over the place, so I am sure I know how y'all feel! HOWEVER, I wanted to add just a couple of thoughts: First, at EC, there was so much star jasmine planted in huge clusters around the lagoon that the breeze would carry that amazing smell all around you, no matter where in the park you went. Especially at dusk, when the breeze picked up a bit, the entire park smelled incredible, and it still is bringing tears of happiness to my eyes. Second, I've been to MGM so many times. But never at night. MGM is incredible at night, and everyone should make it part of their trip. The lights and the darkness are so luxurious. And the park clears out for fireworks, and you feel like you want to hide in the bushes and live there. And third, the turkey legs at Frontierland, the cinnamon rolls at Tusker House in AK and the pretzel rolls fresh out of the Biergarten oven are fabulous. The food in my fridge can't compare. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I talked to many CMs about moving there and getting jobs, etc... it was interesting and seems pretty do-able. I will post about it later, when everyone isn't so sick of seeing MISSDISNEY all over the place. __________________ Moderator If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us! Last edited by MissDisney; 04-11-2004 at 04:13 PM.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl in Tortola Posts: 7,285	Hey Dana... you caught me in the middle of a massive user-failure! I was always better with paper and pen (chisel and hammer?) __________________ Moderator If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Hey, I'm not sick of seeing your name all over! (Heaven knows people ought to be sick of mine by now! :laugh) Thanks for posting...I really like how you described EC & the Studios...it makes it almost like I can reach out and touch the Magic! I agree about the Studios at night, how after the park has cleared out you just want to hide in the bushes and live there! I've thought that on more than one occasion! How great would that be?? Just rent a room in the Hollywood Tower Hotel and stay the night. ;) Okay, so that might be a little freaky...:nervous __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Pass the Tab and Deltaco Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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sjpurple Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN Posts: 370	I have never done MGM at night. You made it sound wonderful. Hope we can try it next time we are there. :) __________________ Shirley Yes, I am a barista barista(bar'ista) n. Italian for coffee artist DVC Member Saratoga Springs 2004 ENJOYING THE MAGIC SINCE 1972 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wilderness Lodge Villas Vacation 102 days 11 hours 56 minutes

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,254	Miss Disney, As a former Studios cast member who got to close the park almost every time I worked, I couldn't agree more with your assessment of the Studios at night. I think its beauty at night often gets overlooked thanks to the obvious prettiness of the Main Street lights in the Magic Kingdomm, which I also love. Some of my most favorite moments in the Studios came at night when I was either working at one of the merchandise carts by the Chinese Theater and the crowds were very light with everyone headed to or already inside at Fantasmic. I would stand out there at the cart, with the spotlights streaming from behind the theater and the Hollywood themed music playing in the background. It was great. Glad you enjoyed it too! Karen __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another Free Dining Trip (this will be number 4!) I can't believe it! I'm back and probably still stuffed from all that free food!

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl in Tortola Posts: 7,285	Karen, You're a girl after my own heart, and I am so jealous of you getting to work at MGM and especially at night! Wow... you have a way with words, as well! I feel like I am there again! __________________ Moderator If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,347	MGM & Fireworks / what about dinner? Is there a good place to eat Dinner at MGM without ressies? If we go to MGM at night, it will be on a Sunday. Are Sunday nights generally very quiet? __________________ We're going back! Ressies made and airfare purchased! Erin's still my favorite.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl in Tortola Posts: 7,285	Hey Matt, you can go to the commisary between the Chinese Theater and Star Tours, or you can go to the food court area on the way to Tower of Terror... there you find TURKEY LEGS (yum!!!), as well as pizza, fruit, salads, etc. Lots of tables and great people-watching! __________________ Moderator If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	This is a nice post MissDisney. I can imagine the smell of the Jasmine now. Aahhhh, I can hardly wait to smell it in person. __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,254	I love the food stands along Sunset Boulevard - yum!! And often you can get into Mama Melrose's back near NY Street without priority seating, it tends to be less crowded then some of the other restaurants! Ah, how I miss my Studios days!! __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another Free Dining Trip (this will be number 4!) I can't believe it! I'm back and probably still stuffed from all that free food!

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,152	In the late 80's and early 90's when my DD's were still in school we would go to WDW in July, at that time there was no Fantasmic (sp), there was a fireworks show every night at MGM. It was staged from the top of the Chinese theater and we used to get our spot on the pavement right in front of the theater (there was no hat then) and watch the fireworks. My point being when it was over and you looked around, MGM is very beautiful at night!!! And by the way, to finish the fireworks show, a giant Mickey would appear on top of the theater and fireworks would come out of his finger!!! Joe __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 22-31, 2008! SS When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CB, July 93-97 RR, Dec. 98 WL, May/Oct. 99/00 CS, May/Oct. 01-03 AKL/ CS, May/Oct./Dec. 04 AKL/CS, May/Nov. 05-07 AKL/CS/FQ/SS, Sept. 06 DL, May/Oct. 08 SS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 22-31, 2008! SS 10 days 10 hours 56 minutes

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