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I love aft-facing cabin staterooms. Yes, some additional vibration but way less movement in my experience. It's peaceful. We weren't on HAL, so can't comment on that specifically, but on RCCL we had a corner aft that was amazing. Only a small portion that wasn't uncovered could be seen...

Do an offsite resort or home with a rental car and no resort/resort parking fees. It's soooo nice and freeing to be able to come and go as you please. I hate bussing, and the shuttles aren't a value when you have to pay for them. We did Sheraton Vistana in April with a 24 and 13 yo. LOVED...

Hi everyone, Just returned early this morning from our Spring Break trip to Orlando, and our week's stay at Sheraton Vistana. Wanted to come post my thoughts while they were still fresh in my mind. Overall we loved the resort. We did Universal, not Disney, and even though it's a little...

Thank you! And if it's NOT an E-Pass/EZ-Pass toll, will there be a cash option at every toll booth?

Can I tag on a question? If i'm driving from MCO to Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, it looks like it changes from purple (EZ pass accepted) to green (EZ pass not accepted). Is it clear on the signage which is which? i.e. If we see a toll, will we see that 'EZ Pass' is accepted so we know our...

Poor kid. :( I think all you can really do is be there. It's ok for him to cry, and ok for him to just want to be alone...for a little while anyway. Grieving (for anything) is a process, and it's ok to let him go through that process. Mine is only 13, but he still likes to eat ice cream...

Hello! We are booked through RCI in a 2BR (8/6) for the week ending Easter Sunday. Arrival Sunday 4/14, dinner time. I've read through much of this thread and my mind is now mush. LOL I know we are 'guaranteed' a 2BR that will sleep 8, so that means 2 F/Q beds in the 2nd BR, plus K in Master...

Hi all, Circling back around. I just went to change the times for my rental (same days, just picking up and dropping off 4 hours later) and the code I used is almost double! So I didn't make the time change. I chatted Budget and they said the rental is held for 15 hours so just leave it be...

What will be, will be. Kids, unfortunately, have to learn to deal with loss. Just like the rest of us. Sheltering them from those losses will ultimately not help, though it's easier for us and easier on our hearts to do so. So I get it! But I wouldn't do it. I volunteer with a nonprofit...

A few others that are a bit heavier in topic but enjoyable reads I've done lately: The Mountain Between Us, Charles Martin The Life She Wants, Robyn Carr (this might be another good one for you, actually) How to Walk Away, Therese Plummer The Sometime Sisters, Carolyn Brown I also adored The...

The Elephant Whisperer, it's one of those books you don't think you'll love and then...you fall hard. One of my all time favorites. Easy read.

I'm in the 'venue doesn't make any difference' camp. Firmly. If niece # 1 chose a casual backyard wedding, and I gave her x, and niece # 2 chose a wildly expensive wedding, I should give the second one more? Nope. Not in my book! A gift is a gift. It's predicated on my budget, and my love...

I agree with the others that the teachers should not have been discussing in earshot of students. Also agree that the teacher should have referred the discussion back to guardians. However, I'd caution you against discouraging him from talking with his teachers or any other adults in his life...

I think it's fine to register at more than one store, and for a variety of items in a large range of budget prices. (I love OXO stuff too!) I also think Honeymoon registries are tacky. HOWEVER, I think it's fine for family to answer, when asked what the couple would like for the wedding, to...

I sure hope so!!

No ideas other than the ones mentioned, but I do thank you for the thread! It reminded me I wanted to start looking for an idea for my 13 yo, and just saw a Haribo one on Amazon...sold! :)

Glad you made a decision! For future reference, there are more than a few of us who PREFER a rental car and parking at the parks to the (to us) hassle, crowds and inconvenience of Disney transportation. I have always been able to get a great (or at least good) deal on a car, bring my own GPS...

I just went through this. It's miserable!! Did the strep test get sent out? (The rapid is notoriously wrong.) If so, what was the result? If positive, might need a different ABX. If not sent, get tested again. ALSO, if strep negative, ask Dr for MONO and CMV tests. Note that both of...

Hi all, I've searched but can't seem to find this answer. I am pricing Universal tickets for April 2019. I see I can get a 2 day/get 2 days free non-park to park for $1107.56 for 4. Or a 2 park seasonal pass for $1139.96. Since we'll be there 8 days, the pass might be the way to go...

Cheese, fruit and cracker platter cheese ball(s) crudités and dip chips and dip queso and tortilla chips cold spinach dip with bread buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips sweet and sour meatballs, or Swedish meatballs shrimp cocktail deviled eggs toward dinner hour put out trays of cold cuts...