In the Parks

you misspelled your smug mug link. replace the comma with a period

I just love the capacity of the internet for reaching consensus or truth through public discourse. No sooner is a typo made when it gets corrected. Sharp eye, orbitalpunk. I barely gave thought to why there was no underline under the link before I read your post exposing the reason.

Oh, and thank you for both updates, darkbeer. And yay, goodbye to McDonalds.

Great report and surprise!

Darkbeer... Always great photos, sir. I for one am glad you're on the case or I'd never know what DL looked like living in the Midwest and all...

Also, an open request... Is there any way someone local to DL could get one of those park guides that Darkbeer posted above and put it in an envelope and mail it to me??? I'd be happy to pay for the service and postage. Either that or is there a way to get those guides from DL..? I would just REALLY like to have one of those for my DL room, and that attraction-poster-inspired cover art is really gorgeous.

Really enjoyed this update! I was hoping someone would cover all this.

DB, I understand why people have trouble with McDonalds at the parks. But what's wrong with the Westward Ho wagon? I've always thought it was pretty nicely themed for the area.

I like the Burger Invasion sign. I just wish it was selling a more quality type burger, or in my case veggie burger ;P

I kind of like the Westward Ho wagon too myself. At least it's nicely themed to the area. Maybe they'll re-open with non-McDonald's food.

I say good riddance to the McD's, they were way too expensive and who wants to get their grease when you can get that at home?

Yes, I also was wondering why everybody is so hateful towards the Westward Ho wagon. I had just assumed there was some past event/issue that I was out of the loop on, but now that others are asking also, could somebody please clear up why it is so despised?

Problem with the Westward Ho Wagon ~ could it be too many Ho's in DL, since Fantasyland has Hi-Ho and NOS has Yo Ho.

OK, really the wagon itself is ok, the bad part of it is mostly gone. (except for the golden arch on the menu)

I also rode the Columbia on Tuesday. Couldn't believe it was open.... Nice update Darkbeer. Oh, and the poster on the walls of Paradise Pier still has the McD's one up.

I've been on Atlantis, that ride was sooo much fun.

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I know a lot of folks seem to either really hate or have a strong dislike for McD's. However, there are times (especially when the kids are run down and cranky), when a "taste of familiarity" is welcome.

As for the wagon, I kind of like having it in Frontierland. Since McD's is gone (or soon will be), I wouldn't mind seeing frozen lemonade sold from the wagon, which could have the benefit of eliminating a cart from the pathway.