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  1. nepean

    WDW tickets from Airmiles no longer Tyvek?

    The number of air miles all so went up. I am happy that i got two tickets in June. I saved 400 airmiles.
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    Joints In Motion 2014 Disney Marathon

    DH did the Goofy last year and is doing the Dopey this year at age 63. DD best friend is going to do the Dopey with him. DD and myself are not as crazy and are doing the 10K because we want the Minnie Mouse inaugaral medal. Disney does know how to organize a great every. We have had a great...
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    Driving with a 2 year old

    The US form of Gravol is a little different than ours. One trip neice took US version coming home and basically slept soundly the whole way.
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    2013 Candle Light Processional

    Three years ago did CP on Christmas Eve and it set the whole Christmas mood for the trip. Tried to do it the next year but both kids ended up sick on December 23 and spent Christmas Eve in bed. They managed Christmas Day on a quiet schedule. This year we arrive on December 22 so I am hoping...
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    Input for driving to WDW from Ontario

    There can be a lot of truck traffic on 95 especially after dark. We try to leave Ottawa around 6am and drive straight through with 3 drivers, even though 2 do most of the driving. Lots of places to stop and stretch your legs. We try and stop every 2-3 hours for a few minutes
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    Birthday clubs

    IF staying off site: Perkins CiCi pizza Bob Evans Also has a BOGO coupon that you can use for any meal. Quiznos. These are a few I know of. Nepean
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    To Drive or Not to Drive... That is the Question?

    We drive from Ottawa every year. We just returned January 25th and spent approximately $550 on gas driving a 2009 Santa Fe with 4 adults (DD and BF are over 21) and lots of luggage. We drive straight through and left Friday morning at 7:45 and arrived Saturday at 2 pm. Coming home we left...
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    Mom & I travelling alone, need avg $50 a night hotel near parks

    Just got back and stayed at the Howard Johnson Lakeside on 192. It is full of Snowbirds. This makes the age range a little older, but they were very friendly. Some families but the pool is actually quiet. It is two story so ask for a first floor room. The view of Lake Cecile is beautiful...
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    Questions on a couple hotels please??

    We are staying at the Howard Johnson Lakefront Jan 6-27. Rates are excellent and hasv reputation as being very clean.
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    Christmas vent, please help!

    This was the first Christmas in my life (61 years) that I was not with my family. Last year we were at DW on Christmas Day but family arrived on the 27th. I must admit that it was one of my best Christmas Days since I was a child. There was myself, DH, DD and her boyfriend of 3 years. We had...
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    A little Christmas vent!

    I think it must be genetic. DH brings up the tree only when asked and will put up the outside lights when asked. I do all the shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking etc. It has got easier since DD is a young adult and likes to bake but she has been so busy with college exams, working and she...
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    Food poisoning = trip to Celebration Hospital ER

    We spent 5 1/2 hours in the ER at Celebration a few years ago with DD. After several blood tests, two units of IV fluid with some medication she finally quit vomitting. It was a virus and she could have got it anywhere. We had been in Orlando for about 5 days at that point. We told the...
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    Trail's End or POR Boatwright's for Christmas Day dinner?

    We have done Trails End two of the last three Christmas Days. The first in 2009 was terrific. Great service, lots of food etc. We went last year 2011 and the service was slow and the food was awful. I had much better at Golden Corral and that is not gourmet dining. The buffet was constantly...
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    Share your best under $10 gift ideas

    I purchase nice Keychains at WDW for under $10. some around $5. and add a candy bar. At costco they had really nice Christmas nightlights, 3 for $14.00 individually boxed. I split the package for three gifts with Christmas candy. Nepean
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    Phones at WDW

    DH has a Rogers pay as you go and it worked this year at WDW. We put $100 on the card annually and as long as there is money on the phone it should work. The charge is $2.00 a minute. We also have two iphones with us that has US voice pkgs. on them and they are what we really use. He only...
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    Cheapest GOOD eats at the World

    Cosmic Rays at MK has a great ribs and chicken dinner. We usually get two with an extra side and then split it between three of us. The food is usually good. Nepean
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    Thoughts on off property day trip while at WDW?

    Depending on how far you want to drive, there is St. Augustine. It is about an hour north of Daytona Beach. The old town is well kept, the Fountain of Youth, the fort, the lighthouse etc. are all great things to see and do. We have visited several times on our way down to WDW. Even the teens...
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    Lake buena vista factory stores?

    LBV is indeed much smaller and not as upscale. But the deals are usually excellent. The Fossil store, Wilson leather, IZOD, Van Heusen, Eddie Bauer usually have better deals. We also love the Nike store on 192 and the Rack Room Shoes next door. I have purchased at both many times.
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    REALLY cheap hotel/motel on I-drive?

    Try the Golden Link or Howard Johnson Lakeside in Kissimmee. Both are clean and usually around $40-$50 per night. HOJO includes a breakfast but the Golden Link breakfast is just coffee, juice and packaged pastries. Both are facing Lake Cecile and have nice pools.
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    Question About Timeshare Presentation Deals

    Westgate is the worse. We did their tour about 15 years ago when DD was 6. She was tired and getting cranky which was not like her. Then I realized she was very warm. Turns out she had chicken pox and broke out in spots the next morning. I often think about the sales guy and if he had ever...




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