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  1. flynnmnstr

    For those that stayed at the Swan/Dolphin between Christmas and New Years...

    Did you have any difficulty booking your dining ADRs for that week especially on the holiday days- xmas eve, xmas, nye and nyday?? Just trying to figuring out how much the 180 plus 10 is going to affect us. We have a large party too- 12 people!! We are trying to book dinner together every...
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    For those that were there between Christmas and New Years....

    We are planning a trip for next Christmas to New Years....staying at the Dolphin! We will be with a large eclectic group- Four Kids from 6 to 16 (one with severe ADHD; one with Aspergers), 2 sets of grandparents (one in a wheelchair with stamina issues due to a stroke) and even a great...
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    FP+ with a larger group

    ha ha! I was just about to post similar questions....we will be there christmas week 2017 with 8-12 of us at any given time. This should be interesting!
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    Need honest critique of our plans - children with ASD/SPD

    I know with having to book Fps before hand its more challenging now, but the only recommendation I can have is be flexible. I have 2 kids with sensory- one with ASD the other with bipolar. Both have major difficulty with transition. We have never stayed off site so I am not sure how difficult...
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    Best Option for Fam of 6

    We've stayed in the Junior Suites at both Swan and Dolphin with 6 and it was great! Really awesome pool. Love the fact that we do not need to take the bus to all the resorts and we can easily walk between Boardwalk and BC/YC for additional dining options. We are leaving on Sat for a stay at...
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    Help me if you have gone to WDW alone with kids!

    We try to get to Disney once a year, so if we can hijack DH's conferences we do. When alone and my kids were little I would just rent a stroller, but we always brought our own too. Much easier in the airport and then when DH was with us we would have the strollers and not have to rent...
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    Food store that delivers??

    We always order from wegoshop.com. We have always had good luck and we ordered toiletries as well as food (my son has severe food allergies so we are really specific) and have always had good luck. I believe the owner is Marge Peck and she does a great job. What I like about them is they are...
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    How far from the Swan

    I would say once your outside your hotel-- its a 5 min walk to the boardwalk and about 15 (in different directions) to both Epcot and Studios. We have stayed at the Swan or Dolphin every trip for the past 10 years. Except for our August trips we pretty much always walked to both Epcot and...
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    Parent going on pirate cruise as accommodation?

    He was in a inclusive preschool and had a one on one aide at the time. HE did awesome on the cruise. The CMs were great with him and one of them stuck near him for most of the cruise. I stayed nearby in case he had a rough time and needed to be brought back. I explained everything when...
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    Mickey Mouse Rice Krispy Treats now contain milk?

    I think they always have. DS has a severe dairy allergy. We've been dealing with Brenda Bennett and disney dining since about 2004 (when he was really young we didn't bother). I don't every remember rice crispy treats being a safe food. He definitely hasn't been on the safe list since...
  11. flynnmnstr

    Water park with baby?

    But it also depends on the baby. If you have an 8 month old who is OK with just floating around on a lazy river and sitting in a stroller or splashing around that's great, but with a 15 and 11 year old going also it is going to be a very split up kind of day. They are going to want to do the...
  12. flynnmnstr

    Getting around with bigger kids

    We have a Maclaren Major (special needs) and we are bringing that and hopefully they will alternate. DS7 is in the spectrum; DS4 is ADHD; both have sensory integration; though DS7 has low tone. We have a regular Maclaren too, but my DS 4 is pretty big for his age 44" and about 48lbs. He...
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    Booked it and have questions (high functioning autism)

    Hi! This is a great site for info gathering it really helped us on our earlier trips with our DS (high functioning autism). My only suggestions is that without giving away that you are going to Disney you might want to prep her a little by showing her some pictures of what to expect. You...
  14. flynnmnstr

    Chef Mickeys: Anyone had luck doing a walk-up?

    We've had luck at Tutto Italia for lunch, Garden Grill for lunch and 50s Prime Time for dinner. When doing this we have always gotten there right as the restaurant has opened, so check because they have different opening times.
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    What does your Tooth Fairy do?

    DS 7 was only 3 years old when he trip and fell in the kitchen and knocked his front and side tooth so badly that they had to be pulled. He was so young in addition he's in the autistic spectrum so he didn't really understand the idea of the tooth fairy. Because the incident was so...
  16. flynnmnstr

    What do your kids like to do at summer camp?

    You could tie a cooking day into Ratatoille.... chef hats or aprons can be the arts and crafts project..and you could "cook something". It could be making a home made trail mix or fruit salad if you don't have access to a kitchen. Or even decorating cupcakes. Or maybe have a Pirate and...
  17. flynnmnstr

    What do your kids like to do at summer camp?

    My boys go to a camp that does a bunch of stuff for half hour/ 45 min blocks. Aside from swimming, which hands down is their favorite activity, they enjoy cooking, karate (they bring a specialist in 1x a week) and color war. One theme day they had last year which both boys loved was WACKY...
  18. flynnmnstr

    Tour Guide Mike YES or NO

    Last 3 trips were with TGM and I would never do it without him again. I love the Dis and I have periodically purchased an UG or Passporter over the years, but I will not go to Disney without TGM ever again.
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    Crocs size help

    I got my kids fitted at Norstroms for their first pair of crocs because I couldn't figure them out. What I was told is that are not fitted shoes and should be worn so that the strap nor the sides touch the foot. From this advice and from what size your kids are I would get a 6/7 for your...
  20. flynnmnstr

    Need suggestions for single stroller (umbrella type) for Disney

    Maclarens are the the only strollers out there for older kids--Plus they are durable so they'll last for the youngers kids when needed. We have a Volo-- umbrella type stroller (no recline) and canopy and basket-- for our 4 1/2 year old who is very big for his age. At this point the only...




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