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    We survived Christmas week, drinking around the world and holiday airline drama! A Dec. 26-30 trip report

    First things first - I'm Mary, 53, Disney enthusiast and mom of two. On this trip it was just me and my oldest, Claire, 23, who had requested this trip as her birthday/Christmas gift. Well, didn't have to ask me twice!!! We left on Dec. 26th and stayed til Dec. 30th. To maximize our visit...
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    FP+ and 2 rooms?

    I was such a pro on my last visits to Disney, but haven't been since FP+ has started. We have 6 people going this time and will have 2 rooms at All-Star Movies during Easter Week. Is there a way for me to schedule fast passes for all 6 of us at once with 2 separate reservations? I don't want...
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    Miami Hotel for Park/Cruise

    We are leaving on a cruise July 12th and are looking for a hotel near the port of Miami where we can spend the night and leave our car during the cruise. The Miami port parking fees are crazy! Are there any decent hotels nearby that include parking during the cruise and a free or reasonably...
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    How does breakfast work?

    On my last Disney cruise, my little late sleepers and I ate breakfast through room service every day in the room. We have first seating for dinner. I know that means an early morning time on debarkation day, but are the times that early the entire cruise and do I always eat breakfast...
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    Prepaying Gratuities

    We leave for our cruise on the Disney Dream on Jan. 16th. My boyfriend has paid for the cruise for us and my daughters and will be paying for all onboard expenses. To make things more affordable for him, I would like to prepay the gratuities and the photos. I know how to do the photos.....how...
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    Chill Teen Spa Age Requirements

    Does anyone know how strict they are about the age requirements? I will be traveling with 3 girls ages 12, 13, and 14. The spa says it's for ages 13-17. My 12yo will be less than 3 months from her 13th birthday. I would love to book a treatment for all 3, but don't want anyone to be left out
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    Driving to Parks for Morning EMH

    We are doing a split stay in August and the morning we switch hotels, we are going to AK for EMH. I would like to drive so that I don't have to go back to BC for my car, but I'm concerned about getting in the parking lot that early. Is the general parking area open before EMH start? I...
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    Need Help Planning a Guided Tour of Canada for My Mother

    OK...So, my mom is nearly 70 years old and has always wanted to travel. My Dad passed away almost 3 years ago, and since then, she has gone on a few trips for just a day or two at the time. We own a small company and have a wholesaler who gives out trips each year. This year's trips were to...
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    Buses run how long after park closing?

    Hey everyone! I'm so excited I'll be at WDW in 10 days! I was looking over my ADR's and got a little concerned. I booked Yak & Yeti for dinner at 7pm on a night when AK closes at 7. Will we still be able to get a bus back to Poly when we finish or will we need to call a cab? Any advice...
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    Take out from Kona?

    I'd love to have some wings and potstickers out by the pool while my kids swim? Are you "allowed" to order take out from Kona? I've stayed at Poly several times, but I've only done dine in or room service.
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    Tell me about the MK Family Magic Tour...

    OK - I want to know who's done it? who liked it? who thinks a group of 10 year old girls would like like it? They LOVE the Kim Possible adventures at Epcot. We'll be going back in July and thought this might be something new to try. Also, the WDW info site mentions character...
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    Woo Hoo! Just got a CL deal at the Poly for EASTER!

    I booked a trip for April 1-7 for the Poly way back in October and was thrilled with the discount we got for a plain garden view room. It saved us nearly $1500 off the rack rate. Well....today I got an e-mail from the travel agency that for less than $5 per night we could upgrade to a...
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    Anyone still need a Zhu Zhu Pet?

    OK - First, I am not going on ebay and jacking up the price at someone else's expense if a kid really wants a toy for Christmas. Here's what happened - I'm a counselor at an elementary school now. A couple of kids on my angel tree asked for these things, so I sent up the word to family...
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    Need a Christmas Vinylmations!

    I need one of these in a Christmas theme - the 3 inch size - for my new BIL. He became addicted to them on his honeymoon in Oct. and really wants a Christmas one. Anybody know where I can find one - buy one? Thanks!:surfweb:
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    Does Anyone Know Where The Post Office Is In Nassau?

    I've been so impress with how quickly I get answers on the boards that I thought I'd try again....my sister is leaving on DCL this morning and called to say that she has bought too many souveniers at WDW and her bag is going to be over the weight limit. She wants to know if there is a post...
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    Left the DCL luggage tags @ home:(

    My sis is at the POLY on her honeymoon. She's leaving on her cruise tomorrow morning and just called to say that she left the DCL luggage tags at home.:scared1: Is she doomed to carry all her luggage on board and drag it around? or is there hope for my forgetful little sis?
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    taking beer on board

    I'm sure this has been addressed in the past, but I'm in a time crunch, so I thought I'd ask again:goodvibes My sister is @ WDW on her honeymoon now and will be leaving on her cruise tomorrow. I sent items from garden grocer, and they somehow have unopened beer left over. Can they take...
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    What's the earliest flight out of MCO to take?

    We'll be arriving in port on Oct. 25th. We need to fly home that same day. The only direct flight that doesn't have me spending 5 or more hours in the airport leaves at 11:40. Will we be able to make it on time taking DCL transportation? I know they tell you to book after 12, but it's...
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    Disney Cruiseline Bus Pickups

    Can anyone tell me which hotels the bus does pickups at? A couple of years ago, I was booked at Contemporary and was told I'd have to go to Poly for the pickup. In October, my sister is staying at Boardwalk Inn the night before and wasn't sure if she could be picked up there or would have to...
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    Thanks Chad and Summer!

    I've been trying to help my sister with her honeymoon and ran into some trouble with the Sunrise Safari since there are no CL rooms left at AKL. When I called begging for help a few days ago, I talked with Chad on the reservation line. He was a saint!!! Chad offered several suggestions and...




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