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    Busier Week: Feb 17 - 25 (Ash Wednesday) or March 17 - 25?

    Looking at heading to WDW Feb or March 2015. Both Feb 17 - 25 and March 17 - 25 have great airfare (Tuesday into MCO and the following Wednesday back home). I know Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) involves an influx of a good number of friendly folks from the great state of Louisiana, getting out of town...
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    Starship Starring Mickey Thomas

    Have wanted to catch these guys at WDW but no luck yet. Mickey Thomas still sounds fantastic. Many of his peers are either long-retired or really should be. Judging by youtube vids, he doesn't tune down his songs from their original key. At his age, that's almost unheard of.
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    BOG FP+ for May

    Just got our BOG Lunch FP for Thursday, May 15.
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    February 2014 Car Rental Deal Watch

    I was able to get a rate of $325 (Standard Car w/ Budget) for 2/20 to 3/1 via Costco. That was on Feb. 8. Today I checked and the same vehicle is $350. Not horrible IMHO as I have rented for similar time periods before for right around $275. Much better than the $500 I had up until late last...
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    February 2014 Car Rental Deal Watch

    I have a reservation with Enterprise on Feb 20 to Mar 01 and am paying $480 total for an Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar). I booked this roughly 6 weeks ago. I see some of the Feb rates are trending downward for others. Generally speaking, when are some of you finding that prices begin...
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    What is a Preferred King room at CSR?

    Just booked a Preferred King room at CSR. The AP discount rate was too good to pass up. What exactly is a preferred room? Is it located in a specific area? Will it have a fridge? Thanks in advance. We have never stayed at CSR but the more we research the cooler it looks/sounds.
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    Mickey's Very Merry Pissed Off Party - 12/10/13

    Glad others didn't get the same vibe as us. Must have been a few isolated security issues that we happened to witness up close. We still had a blast. It's just sad to see folks arguing with cast members and other guests over trivial stuff during an otherwise festive time of year. The toy...
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    Mickey's Very Merry Pissed Off Party - 12/10/13

    Here live from MK. This event has become disappointing for DW and I. We have seen a lot of angry, frustrated folks tonight. It is the worst vibe from an MVMCP we've seen in eight years. Have they upped attendance significantly to these? This is the most crowded we have seen yet. Navigation and...
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    MVMCP for 2 adults no kids...worth it?

    DW and I are making a special trip to WDW in December because Disney + Christmas is awesome. MVMCP is a big part of that for us. We do not have kids. I had testicular cancer earlier this year and it didn't look like we were going to go in December (for the first time in seven years). About two...
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    Monorail from MK to Epcot Question

    Staying off site this trip so am parking at Epcot this afternoon. Heading up to MK via monorail for wishes, which are at 10. How late does the monorail go back to Epcot and how late do the Epcot trams run? Epcot closes at 9 tonight. Any info would be appreciated.
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    Official Star Wars Weekends 2013 Tips and Tricks

    They will do minor things once and a while. Darth Vader tiped my hat down a bit to see what the emblem was (Bulldog Hockey) and leaned in close to my wife to get a better look at a "kiss me because I'm a Sith" button. But, I agree that for the most part, the dark side keep it in character the...
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    last week of Sept or last week of Feb?

    Weather is typically much nicer in the last week of Feb vs the humidity/rain that one may have to deal with in Sept, although nothing is ever a sure thing in Florida. If you do select Feb would double-check that Ash Wednesday does not fall during that week as half the city of New Orleans is in...
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    Some questions about driving around WDW

    We typically take the South exit out of the airport and get on the 417 (Toll). Less busy than the 528 (also Toll) and you avoid I-4 which can be very busy if you hit is at the wrong time of day. Anyway, there is a Super Target off the 417 and Orange Blossom Trail. From there, you continue West...
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    Possibility of meeting your Candlelight narrator?

    A couple of years back, DW and I loitered around the theater where the musicians were leaving, hoping to meet/see Andy Garcia as we are big fans of the Oceans 11 films. About 15-20 mins after the last CP ended' he walked up the ramp towards the exit (next to the restaurant in the American...
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    US/IOA First Week of December

    Planning to head to US/IOA the Monday & Wednesday during the first week of December from SSR. Any reason to avoid those days/that week due to crowds or special events?? Thanks in advance for your insight. :)
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    Is a car service better ...?

    DW and I have used Mears Transportation (town car) many times in lieu of DME. Its very nice to have your own car, especially after a long day of traveling. It's also kind of cool to see a driver with your name on their board when you come down the elevator. ;) That sort of thing doesn't happen...
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    How's Avis at MCO?

    I've used Avis twice at MCO and have had great experiences both times. Back in May I did an "Intermediate" and when I got there, they did not have any left and I ended up in an Infinity G37 with less than 200 miles for no additional dollars. Not saying this will happen for you (or for me again)...
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    First trip in February, having some anxiety and need reassurance!

    First off, you are miles ahead of the ordinary first-timer: you have a plan. Most people go to WDW and try to wing it. The place is simply too big to do that, even in a week. A plus: you are going during a good week for crowds. You are missing Presidents Day and Ash Wednesday (the city of New...
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    Talk to me about Dec. crowds pre Holidays

    Was just there Dec 9 to Dec 17 (have also been to WDW earlier in Dec). The weekends are busy but the weekdays are very manageable. The popular attractions (Soarin, Space Mountain, etc) will get longer waits (30 - 60 mins) while others (POTC, ToT) can get to 20 - 30 mins during the busiest times...
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    Advantage Car Rental

    Goimg to OKW from Mar 2 - 9 w/ DW. Reserved a car thru Advantage for $140 for the week (total is $190). All other companies are in the $300 - $400 range for comparable vehicles and terms. This seems too good to not have a downside that I am missing. Anyone ever rent from them before? The car...




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