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So what do you guys think? My 13 yo niece/Goddaughter is coming to visit for 4 days in late April. Main goal is HP so for sure getting her a 3 day parkhopper for Uni. She is not a big "rides" person, so I'm not sure how much else of Uni she'll go for (I'm pretty sure not the big coasters - not sure how she'll be on things like Transformers). I'm also thinking of a 3 day Disney pass since right now I can get a FL resident one for $139 (she's not a resident but wouldn't have ID either way) and figuring with FPP's we can do one day plus part of a couple afternoons at Disney (probably 2 at MK and 1 at Epcot - she hasn't been since she was little). Does that seem like way too much?
 


marciemi said:
So what do you guys think? My 13 yo niece/Goddaughter is coming to visit for 4 days in late April. Main goal is HP so for sure getting her a 3 day parkhopper for Uni. She is not a big "rides" person, so I'm not sure how much else of Uni she'll go for (I'm pretty sure not the big coasters - not sure how she'll be on things like Transformers). I'm also thinking of a 3 day Disney pass since right now I can get a FL resident one for $139 (she's not a resident but wouldn't have ID either way) and figuring with FPP's we can do one day plus part of a couple afternoons at Disney (probably 2 at MK and 1 at Epcot - she hasn't been since she was little). Does that seem like way too much?
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I would think no, as even if you don't spend alot of time in WDW, that's a great price. Since she seems to be a non thrill rider, you may not spend as much time in Universal. I'll ask my DD, as she's 13, but a thrill rider.
 
KFish..........Hope dad is okay and they find out it`s nothing serious :grouphug: Must have been so scary though.


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marciemi said:
So what do you guys think? My 13 yo niece/Goddaughter is coming to visit for 4 days in late April. Main goal is HP so for sure getting her a 3 day parkhopper for Uni. She is not a big "rides" person, so I'm not sure how much else of Uni she'll go for (I'm pretty sure not the big coasters - not sure how she'll be on things like Transformers). I'm also thinking of a 3 day Disney pass since right now I can get a FL resident one for $139 (she's not a resident but wouldn't have ID either way) and figuring with FPP's we can do one day plus part of a couple afternoons at Disney (probably 2 at MK and 1 at Epcot - she hasn't been since she was little). Does that seem like way too much?
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I'd explain to her that you are commandos (many people don't embrace the concept) and are planning both parks several days. teens can be so persnickedy, always good to get their input when planning a trip and level of activity, especially from the un-initiated. she may be thinking the trip will be afternoons spent lounging pool side lol.

re not checking IDs for kids, DVC members have been advised when booking the discounted AP that if a kid looks anywhere near driving age, the CMs will 'card' them for proof of residency. A bit much imo, and I can't say we've ever experienced it when my kids were that age, but curious to see if you have heard of this policy.

steve - lol, thought has crossed my mind in the past. no idea what the requirements are for group rates onsite as to commitment for # of rooms in order to secure one, but willing to venture it's a rather high number or more TAs would have offerings in place. I was told by a TA that the platinum resort credit does apply to group bookings but the upgrade does not, but haven't confirmed same thru Loews.

good day all:flower:
 


Keisha, I used the TA discount to get a room at the Portofino last year. While I don't think I got credit for the nights I stayed, they did upgrade my room from standard to deluxe. Sadly, no CL though! LOL
 
i wear sunglasses outside when it is summer.

now i am wearing sunglasses to go outside in frigid temps.
the snow is blinding here, especially when the sun is peeking out.

they should be a law that it's shorts and tee weather when you need sunglasses.
 
Lynne G said:
Keisha, I used the TA discount to get a room at the Portofino last year. While I don't think I got credit for the nights I stayed, they did upgrade my room from standard to deluxe. Sadly, no CL though! LOL
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the TA said it would definitely count toward status, rate is under $180 a night pre tax but I just booked via AAA for the 2 nights I need in August. Hoping that the APH rates will come through:genie:

I second mac's motion!

For a giggle, search how many days of sunshine you get per year, might be surprised.

Pittsburgh = 59 sunny days and 103 partially sunny
 
keishashadow said:
I'd explain to her that you are commandos (many people don't embrace the concept) and are planning both parks several days. teens can be so persnickedy, always good to get their input when planning a trip and level of activity, especially from the un-initiated. she may be thinking the trip will be afternoons spent lounging pool side lol.

re not checking IDs for kids, DVC members have been advised when booking the discounted AP that if a kid looks anywhere near driving age, the CMs will 'card' them for proof of residency. A bit much imo, and I can't say we've ever experienced it when my kids were that age, but curious to see if you have heard of this policy.
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She doesn't know about the trip yet - it's a surprise for her birthday next week. Parents are paying for the air and we're paying for the park tickets. For the birthday gift I sent her the Unofficial Guide (which has both Disney and Uni stuff) and a separate Uni book (she's a huge reader as well so I think will enjoy those). I can see what her thoughts are but guessing she'll be thrilled just to get out of the 9 feet or whatever of snow in Boston in any case!

We won't be doing the AP but do know for my guys we definitely had to provide all the proof for the resident pass but this would just be a 3 day one, not an AP. I'm going to see if I can pick it up in advance and otherwise I'll at least find out where we have to show "her" (that she's not 18) and my ID - at a ticket booth or at the tapstiles.

For Uni it was far less complicated - I put off getting one of my boys' AP's (and didn't go to the park that weekend) since he hadn't gotten the FL Drivers License yet, then once he got it and we went to the park it turned out I was able to just get his AP right at the kiosk without ever showing anyone anything. Sigh.
 
Marcie, my DD13 says if she is a potter fan, then Uni tickets will be great. She also said she thinks MK and Epcot. My kids are both fans of Epcot.
 
Thanks Lynne - I know she'll love the HP stuff. Definitely planning on telling her to bring her robes (know she has to have been Hermione multiple times for Halloween when younger) and getting her a wand. And she has to like butterbeer, right? :)
 
That is so funny, Marcie, my DD was Hermione a few years ago too. That is why we now have 2 wands, the one bought a few years ago, Hermione's, then last year the one that does spells. You are a great Aunt. What a fun trip.
 
they almost made it...run llama, run


marci - imagine the look on her face when she finds out about the trip! :)

GD's school district released their schedule for 15-16. Due to all the snow cancellations this year they are starting 2 weeks earlier, the middle of August.:( Since GD will just be starting all-day kindergarten, don't want to yank her out the first week. Trying to reschedule over labor day or next school holiday in November which is unfortunately Jersey week.

Kfed - have you been to WDW during jersey week? any words of wisdom lol?
 
lol on the llamas......I`ve been following the Jodi Arias thingy and saw them talk about that yesterday.......oh dear....still least they got them all!! I used to hate when they changed around school dates when DS was there...........


Getting new dining room furniture and it`s coming on Wednesday :flower1:........so madly decided to decorate dining room before it comes........:confused3 so been out to buy paint.....it`s so hard to pick right colour especially as I love the colour it is now, but needs a change I think. Got loads of matchpots today and think we`ve decided......well I`ve decided.......picking it up later then spend next few days decorating. That`s my job as I do love it.....DH hates decorating......he would just pay and get a firm in......lol.......thought we may as well start on the living room too.......just because.......lol......once you do one room.......you have to keep going!!

so getting everything cleared today, it looks so bare!!!

:-)
 
Just found out there's a mnsshp on 10/6 so we're switching over to WDW for 2 nights at the end of our trip..... now we're leaving on 10/8.

Carole...have fun decorating...I have the same dining room table that I had when we bought our house 30 + years ago....I think it might be time for a change but I keep going on these trips every year that eat up my furniture budget :rolleyes1
 
schumigirl said:
Getting new dining room furniture and it`s coming on Wednesday :flower1:........so madly decided to decorate dining room before it comes........:confused3 so been out to buy paint.....it`s so hard to pick right colour especially as I love the colour it is now, but needs a change I think.
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try purple
 
left this morning to go car shopping with son and dil.
back home about 1/2 hour ago.


taught the kids how to price haggle.
 
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