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  1. rer1972

    Boulder Ridge Refurb Has Begun!

    We are scheduled for a trip July in a Studio. So we are really excited to see what a studio looks like! It's DW, 2 DDs, and myself, so I'd like to see what the beds are like.
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    Affordable TS for party of 7

    Our picks for some "less" expensive table service would be Liberty Tree Tavern (MK), The Crystal Palace (MK), Whispering Canyon (WL), Via Napoli (EP), Rose & Crown (EP), Splitsville (DS), Chef Art Smith's (DS) has lots of entrees under $20. Many more I can't think of. We will also take our...
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    “Accidentally” missing your DME to MCO ?

    In our experiences with DME and schedule deviations from what is given for flight times; we have always just been up front with Disney. We have had no issues with requests to change our times, and it's not worth it to jump through a bunch of hoops just to get what you want. We usually talk to...
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    Utilities for a single family home?

    This!! Most realtors should have a pretty good idea of what different size homes in their area costs are in terms of taxes & utilities. I would ask your realtor, and if you haven't gotten one go find a good one.
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    Men, when growing up and playing sports

    Hardly ever wore one playing baseball. Always wore/wear one playing ice hockey. The puck isn't always the issue. It's getting cup checked while the ref is skating away. :headache:
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    DVC purchase dilemma...

    I think AKL would be a good option then. I believe they have the lowest points/night for studios. It's also a really nice place to relax by a pool if you happen to enjoy that. Getting a studio at 11 months isn't that hard there (in my experience), even during holidays. Best of luck in your...
  7. rer1972

    DVC purchase dilemma...

    We own at BRV & AKL. I always recommend purchasing at the resort you like the most, and what will fit your family best. You didn't mention how many people we includes. There are four of us in our traveling family (including two young daughters). We love the studios, but know that down the...
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    Bank account breech/fraudulent activity?

    It's very possible that your card's information was obtained through a data breach at a retail outlet (like Target had not too long ago) or through the bank itself. Usually, there is a notification sent to customer or the bank will automatically the cards. I would contact the bank and ask if...
  9. rer1972

    Booking Bippity Bop Boutique MK?

    We called in at 180 days to make BBB reservations for 2 days before Thanksgiving (3rd day of our stay). The wait time was around 10 minutes, so not too bad considering the Thanksgiving Holiday. Ours is for 1:50PM since we planned to sleep in that day. Our girls (DD6 & DD4) are already super...
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    How many days do you have left #4!!!!

    31 Days!!!! It's been a long time since I started the planning, so a single month left sounds crazy now. :goodvibes
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    Do you feel that SW flights are at their cheapest the day they are released?

    Our experience is that they do go down at later dates (and possibly back up) depending on demand for the flights. The only exceptions we have seen were for holidays. So, it's unlikely TG flight periods will fluctuate much. We bought our tix for TG trip when they were released to the public...
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    Spinoff: Older Live-Action Disney Movies

    The Apple Dumpling Gang movies Mary Poppins The Shaggy Dog (original) Swiss Family Robinson The Parent Trap Treasure Island The Black Hole
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    I approach this with a completely open mind regarding AKV...

    We are AKV owners. For us the the wow factor did go away, but that was replaced by our full enjoyment of the resort. Most of the family enjoys animal watching anyways (I can sit out on the patio and watch the bird for some time), so sitting around watching the animals is relaxing. Taking part...
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    Difficulty booking at 180 days

    Just figured I'd add my 180+ ADR/AR experiences to this thread; I think they are relevant. May main tip to anyone out there is to not get frustrated, and to keep trying. On 05/22/2018 I logged in at 5:58 AM for online reservations; I called in at 7:00 AM for call in reservations (BBB &...
  15. rer1972

    Baby's First Trip: Which Hotel?

    This is pretty darn accurate for our past experiences (DD6 & DD4 now). I do have some recommendations: * Stay at a resort that is closest to the parks you will be visiting the most, because you will be going back to your resort for breaks. * Take breaks!!!! About the only think a baby (and...
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    Cancel “insurance”-worth it?

    Have you looked into a 3rd party travel insurance? As I recall it seemed to be less expensive, and possibly even covered more. Check out the squaremouth website; it lets you search for travel insurance quotes.
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    Air Fare for fall 2018

    Yup, we're waiting for November dates. :rolleyes1:bored::hourglass Good deal though. :-)
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    dating question

    That is a date; that was the first date for my wife and I. Just before Valentines Day too!! Good first date, cause it's a great place just to talk. Best of luck!
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    One Bedroom AKL vs. Studio Near park

    We purchased at BRV (was VWL) because we loved the resort so much and because it was close to MK. I was always told buy where you want to stay the most, and it's definitely the way to go in deciding on where to purchase. The 11 month vs 7 month window makes a difference in being able to get...
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    Magic bands with DVC?

    How does this affect room access for split stays? Just curious as we haven't done split stays since magic bands started being used to open resort room doors and such.




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