Avengers Campus: Food, Entertainment, M&G, Environment Updates

[mickEblu]

Did you call for showtimes for Golden Horseshoe Revue or any other show?

Yes

 

[Disney Irish]

Yes

Ok, sure. lol

 

[PiratesMansion]

This whole "you're doing too much if you want to know/plan for anything in advance" is an exceedingly weird hill to die on, and one that only makes sense for a local that can go whenever they want.

If it's too extra to want to know when entertainment is scheduled, is it also too extra to look at the refurb calendar to make sure your favorite ride is open before you drop $200+ for a day ticket?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Ok, sure. lol

Speaking of calling someone a liar - do you remember seeing tables in the lobby of the grand Californian reserved for those ordering from the lounge menu?

Like the tables in the actual lobby

 

[Disney Irish]

This whole "you're doing too much if you want to know/plan for anything in advance" is an exceedingly weird hill to die on, and one that only makes sense for a local that can go whenever they want.

If it's too extra to want to know when entertainment is scheduled, is it also too extra to look at the refurb calendar to make sure your favorite ride is open before you drop $200+ for a day ticket?

No one said it was "too extra" to know anything in advance.

If this is what you do to plan your trip, more power to you.

Also while I'm a Californian and a MK holder, I'm not local to Disneyland. So I don't just "go whenever I want".

 

[Disney Irish]

Speaking of calling someone a liar - do you remember seeing tables in the lobby of the grand Californian reserved for those ordering from the lounge menu?

Like the tables in the actual lobby

I'm not calling anyone a liar.

And I've never actually stepped foot in the Grand Californian sad to say. As its out of my price range I decided many years ago until it was I was never going to step foot inside. Never wanted to get my hopes up until it was something I could afford. I actually could swing it these days, but its more a principal thing for me more than anything at this point.

Not sure what this is about anyways, but there is your answer.

 

[Parteecia]

I didn't call through the 1970s-90s because I was too cheap to pay the toll charge -- this when most businesses had 800 numbers but no, not them -- but my friend always did before our visits, except when we worked there.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Not sure what this is about anyways, but there is your answer.

It’s a joke reference to another thread - but I was curious.

I stop in to listen to the piano player.

 

[Disney Irish]

It’s a joke reference to another thread - but I was curious.

I stop in to listen to the piano player.

Sorry I must have not been part of that thread so don't get the reference, or if I was I've forgotten.

Anyways one day I'll get into the Grand.

 

[Disney Irish]

I didn't call through the 1970s-90s because I was too cheap to pay the toll charge -- this when most businesses had 800 numbers but no, not them -- but my friend always did before our visits, except when we worked there.

They still don't have a toll free number, still the same 714 number. Although with free nationwide on most cell plans its pretty much not needed these days.

What did your friend call about?

 

[mickEblu]

I didn't call through the 1970s-90s because I was too cheap to pay the toll charge -- this when most businesses had 800 numbers but no, not them -- but my friend always did before our visits, except when we worked there.

I’m pretty sure as of the early 90s you could call 714.781.4565 to hear a list of attraction refurbishments. The whole phone number just came to back to me.

 

[Parteecia]

And I've never actually stepped foot in the Grand Californian sad to say. As its out of my price range I decided many years ago until it was I was never going to step foot inside. Never wanted to get my hopes up until it was something I could afford. I actually could swing it these days, but its more a principal thing for me more than anything at this point.

Stayed there when it first opened before prices got crazy. Used to eat at Napa Rose and Storyteller. Liked their early days tour. More recently I use their lobby as a nice place to rest when I don't want to hang out in the parks waiting on a queue time.

 

[Parteecia]

They still don't have a toll free number, still the same 714 number. Although with free nationwide on most cell plans its pretty much not needed these days.

What did your friend call about?

Hours, refurbs, any special entertainment.

I still have residual resentment when I call their number even though it no longer costs extra.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

What did your friend call about?

I used to call six flags and ask about the concert schedules for the amphitheater.

Did you never call and ask questions before the internet?

 

[Disney Irish]

I used to call six flags and ask about the concert schedules for the amphitheater.

Did you never call and ask questions before the internet?

Not about a show schedule at a theme park.

And before this exchange I've never known anyone that did. And I say this as someone who worked at a amusement park in the 90s.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

And before this exchange I've never known anyone that did.

My entertainment when traveling was to get out the yellow pages at the hotel - free local calls and all.

Or call 1-800-USA-Rail - ask about what trains were running on time.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Did DL stop giving out a tiny flyer of the day's events and times on the way in?

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

I stop in to listen to the piano player.

Or listen to Christmas Carolers. Or sit by the fireplace. Or check the store. Or eat at one of the restaurants. Or check the Halloween or Christmas massive chocolate and gingerbread displays or the Christmas tree.

I don't expect to ever be able to afford to stay there, but I love the lobby ambiance.

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

Did DL stop giving out a tiny flyer of the day's events and times on the way in?

Years ago.

 

[Disney Irish]

My entertainment when traveling was to get out the yellow pages at the hotel - free local calls and all.

Or call 1-800-USA-Rail - ask about what trains were running on time.

You need to get out more. jk