Does this belong in the gay day thread?

Now that is rermarkably similar to the reaction of the last person I attempted to talk to about that particular food item.

Here's my question, BDK:

Al Lutz's most recent article says that the name of Disney's California Adventure will be changed by the end of the decade. The Company doesn't like it for two reasons: 1) It's got the worst brand identity since New Coke; and 2) it's a clunky name that NO ONE uses. Rather, everyone on earth calls the place "DCA."

So I was wondering if there are any theme parks at Walt Disney World that are generally not called by their proper names, or part of their proper names. (I've often heard The Disney-MGM Studio Park referred to as "MGM," but that IS part of the actual name.)

So the only candidate I can think of is Animal Kingdom. Do people generally call it Animal Kingdom, or is it most often referred to as "DAK?"


This inquiring mind wants to know.

I've never called it anything but Animal Kingdom, and if people called it D-A-K, I'd have to think really hard about what they were saying. (I'm assuming you're asking if they call it by those three letters, not a word that sounds like a cat with a hairball.)

One thing with WDW vs DL - because such a large percentage of the guest population at WDW is there on vacation - and didn't spend the previous night in their own beds, I don't think it's as inclined to get the acronym/other shorthand experience as DL.

I've always heard ppl refer to the Animal Kingdom as DAK. I hate how Disney just loves to tack on the Disney name whereever they can. I think its gawdy on most things...I don't understand why in the world that Disney couldn't have just called it The Animal Kingdom instead of Disney getting cocky and naming it DAK. I also hate the slogan Nahtasu. cause by God its a freakin' zoo! Its actually a hybrid of a zoo/theme park park. I call it a Zheme Park? :D

Anyways...I think that DAK is clearly our faultering park There are only two good rides and a great show. But the scenery is AMAZING. Thats the only reason I use a day of my vacation to go there.

Also, Disney/MGM Studios often gets to referred to as MGM just because its a quick way to say it. Ppl will have to stop referring to it like that soon though. Disney has already taken the name out of the DVD planning video, and the MGM part of it will soon become obsolete when the contract runs out.

I wonder if Disney will try to sign with a different movie company? Who knows?

Hope this helps you out iSm!

BDK

Thats a great place to eat, but if you want to make the kids very happy you would take them to Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary. Its a character dining experience that is wonderful! I would make PS's as soon as you get into the 2 month range though. Those PS's run out pretty fast and it is hard to get a table if you walk in.

I was amused by these sequential posts. Reminds me of when I insisted that there were no Black-Tie weddings in Southern California :D

Hmmm...we plan on doing the pooh character breakfast (wherever it is). My original question was meant as a food comparison. I should phrase it better. I love African food, but Indi would love the fish at Coral Reef. Is the food any good there? I don't want to waste two meal credits (which I thinkis a crock anyways, btw) on a meal that is gross just to see fish. On the other hand, if Jiko is really upscale, then maybe it isn't the best place for a toddler and a baby.

My .02 on these restaurants: Jiko is a wonderful place for grown-ups, but will probably not be as much fun for the kids (to be honest, we prefer Boma most of the time too).

The food at Coral Reef is nowhere near as great seafood-wise as, say, Flying Fish (on the Boardwalk), but it is much more of an "event" meal - so the kids will have fun.

And finally, I want to put a plug in for my absolute favorite Character Meal - Donald's Breakfastosaurus at the Animal Kingdom. We always make the earliest possible reservation - the first seating is before park opening. It's buffet-style, so everyone gets what they want, and you get to meet Mickey, Donald, Pluto and Goofy. Once you've eaten, you're in the park at prime time, when many of the (real) animals are up and about.

Bingo!


Regarding Coral Reef - I wasn't OVERLY impressed with it food-wise. It was good, but I'm not sure it's worth 2 credits, but it was quite a while ago. I won't qualify it as 'gross' by any stretch, though, either. Looking at the 2 credit restaurants, it's probably your best bet for the two little ones.