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  1. wijkowski

    In a pickle - Booked and reserved for October 1 through 10, but want to change plans a bit.

    We have a packaged booked that includes room and tickets for October 1 through 10. We also have reservations for all the parks including MK on October 1 and 2. My wife wants to change resorts from WDW to Universal as we do a few nights at HHN. Can I change my package to a tickets only package...
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    Great pics of Morimoto Asia but review bad

    My wife and I thought the food and service were terrible. Walk a few more steps to The Boathouse, the food there is very good.
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    Just back....my top 15 observations.

    1. A quick five day trip, but the crowd was as bad as I can remember in October. There was a 25 minute wait just to order food at Pinocchio Village Haus---a QS restaurant! 2. 7DMT is a "miss" for me, I was underwhelmed. The queue is OK, but definitely not as nice as Mermaid. The ride time is...
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    Top 3 Steakhouses

    Hey now! A high grade Sirloin is my favorite cut of beef. A "Sirloin Steak" can mean any of (11) cuts of beef and a high end sirloin is one of the most expensive cuts of beef available. Check out Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse website for a high end sirloin and one of the best steaks (if not...
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    What is one of the 'less than perfect' items you've bought at disney?

    We have this exact one, does not work. The "scratching edge" is rounded off, so there is no edge to scratch! Ron
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    What is one of the 'less than perfect' items you've bought at disney?

    I have about (10) mens polo shirts (the ones with the small mickey on the left front side) and the buttons came off (8) of them. The collars have started to "pill" much too early as well. I keep saying I will no longer buy them, but they make them in new colors that draw me in. Ron
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    What is one of the 'less than perfect' items you've bought at disney?

    I have this same piece. Mine does work and the lights are a purple color that flicker. The effect looks great. It is a shame the one you have is defective. They were expensive, in the $75.00 range I believe. Ron
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    Expedition Everest, Yeti is not the only problem

    Rick - great post and sadly true. I rode EE within the first few months with all effects working and it was fantastic. The train pulling into the station "exhausting" steam was a perfect example of what separates Disney from the rest of the crop - the little details creating total immersion...
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    Splash Mountain finale animatronics not functional

    Unfortunately, the Magic Kingdom is in a state of transition right now. - Toontown gone to make room for Fantasyland Expansion - BTMRR down for refurb - Dumbo down - Scrims all over Main Street It is not an excuse, but with the points noted above, management cannot have another ride...
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    Just returned from 10 days at the Poly - just not worth it!

    Amy&Dan, Exactly! Balance is the key word and we are on the same page. There is a point in which price vs room/amenities become skewed. What does the Poly offer that is worth TWICE the price of a moderate? Ron
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    Just returned from 10 days at the Poly - just not worth it!

    To me, with the current monorail situation, I would not pay more than $200.00 a night for the Poly. Again, everyone has different needs and wants. I am not against the Poly, it is a beautiful resort, but all WDW resorts (even the values) are beautiful to us. We can afford to stay at any...
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    Just returned from 10 days at the Poly - just not worth it!

    No balcony. We were on the second floor. Ron
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    Just returned from 10 days at the Poly - just not worth it!

    May I ask why you are down on the Wilderness Lodge? We are considering a stay there. Ron
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    Just returned from 10 days at the Poly - just not worth it!

    For years, my wife and I always wanted to stay at the Polynesian. Not that we did not enjoy the other Disney resorts we have stayed at, we did. The Polynesian always seemed a bit more magical than the other resorts. We received a pin code via email for 35% off the Poly in September, so we...
  15. wijkowski

    Just returned home from our annual ten day trip - here are my top 10 observations.

    The crowds were actually heavier than I thought they would be considering it was September. All restaurants were booked, so I am assuming the free dining was a driving force. Ron
  16. wijkowski

    Just returned home from our annual ten day trip - here are my top 10 observations.

    1. We stayed at the Polynesian for the first time. A very nice resort, but honestly not worth the price (we booked at 35% off the rack rate). I will post a detailed review of the Polynesian in the resorts board. We could have booked two vacations at a moderate for the price paid at the...
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    For 2,000+ Mile Round-Trip Drivers Only! (II)

    Cambria Suites are fantastic. We paid roughly $90.00 and were very happy. If possible, eat dinner in Savannah. The food is great. Ron
  18. wijkowski

    Monorails to no longer operate during Evening Extra Magic Hours

    We just booked (and paid in full) a ten day stay at the Polynesian in September and we are upset over the reduced monorail hours. We gladly paid the Polynesian rate knowing the room itself is not worth it, but the amenities (with monorail use being a big one) makes it worth the price. We love...
  19. wijkowski

    Ice Tea?

    Olivia's at Old Key West has fresh brewed sweet (and unsweet) iced tea. Ron




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