alicemouse wrote:Welcome aboard, JPR! Hello from up north--south central PA. Looking forward to reading all about your Disney plans! What are your favorites? Rides? Restaurants? Resorts?
Speaking for myself, the greatest ride in "The World" is the Haunted Mansion. I have childhood memories from the early to mid seventies of my father doing a test run, then taking me on the ride. I can remember some features that are no longer there, such as a spider's web with a man caught in it. Funny how some memories stick, while other don't.
While we haven't been able to get in on the last couple of trips, my wife and I think the Liberty Tree Tavern is a great place to eat. We've only had lunch there twice, it's a nice change-up from burgers, pizza, hot dogs, etc. Speaking of hot dogs, Casey's Corner makes a mean corn dog and kraut dog!
We're pretty limited on exposure to resorts. Years ago, we stayed at Dixie Landings, which I think has been converted to another resort (Port Orleans, maybe?). Very nice place, large comfy beds, as I remember, excellent restaurant.
Once in 2006, and just this past Labor Day weekend, we stayed at Pop Century. Smaller beds and a food court instead of a restaurant, but it was clean and convenient. We're staying there again this May.
Being a civilian Army employee, we've stayed many times at the Army's Shades of Green resort on Disney property. My family, and any friends we've taken, have always enjoyed staying there. It is comparable in quality and amenities to a Moderate resort, but the prices are closer to the Value resort range. Large rooms, queen beds, two pretty good restaurants. My biggest complaint with Shades of Green is the bus schedule. Buses run on the hour and half-hour, depending on your destination. If you're going to MK or EP, you must go to the TTC and transfer to the monorails. If you're going to AK or HS, your pick-up and drop-off points are a little less convenient than most. However, you're still staying insided the WDW resort, and have the standard resort privileges.
JPR!
on the BIG 25th. From PA here, along with the DW Scrappy. Yes by all means post away and make sure you put your dates over on the 
Welcome JPR! 
Did you do anything extra special while you were there?
