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  1. ericandliz

    If parks are at capacity, and you are staying at a Disney resort

    He's 9 and autistic with loads of energy :) so we don't have a handicapped pass for parking. We've dealt with crowds before with our previous March trips so we can handle them to a degree, but things seem worse this year from posts I've read. We prefer the September trips, believe me!! How...
  2. ericandliz

    If parks are at capacity, and you are staying at a Disney resort

    Thanks- we could use WDW transportation if we had to- my son has some special needs so we prefer our own transportation but we could use WDW buses if need be. No ADR's this time but do plan on park hopping those two days so I will have a few back up plans in place.
  3. ericandliz

    If parks are at capacity, and you are staying at a Disney resort

    How does it work when parks are filled to capacity and closed, and you are staying at a Disney resort? Can resort guests still enter or is it more of a first come/first served # of people thru the turnstiles sort of thing? We need to drive to each park from our hotel (POR) and won't be taking...
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    Where can I buy a Webkinz @ the parks?

    Has anyone seen Webkinz for sale at the parks? I have an autistic son who we'll be taking to WDW Sept 29-Oct. 3. We've been a few times already and we try more and more rides each time. He's become so attached to some of his favorite rides and just wants to do those and nothing else (Splash...
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    If you have received the 40% off code, where are you from? (Demographics)

    We are from MN and received a 40% by email two days ago. I booked Wilderness Lodge for late September and they accepted the discount there as well.
  6. ericandliz

    Crock pots: Do you like yours? I need a new one

    My crock pot stinks. It has three settings (warm, low, high) and no timer or other features. It burns everything even when it's on low. It's a West Bend and probably cost about $20. Can anyone recommend a reliable brand that they love? I am looking to spend about $50-$60. I've researched...
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    Car rental woth it?

    We've been to Disney and stayed at POR three times in the last year and have rented a car each time. All visits have been for three days at the parks, plus a day to arrive and a departure day so our time was very valuable. With a car we've gone to cheaper grocery stores, off-site restaurants...
  8. ericandliz

    Restaurants NOT on-site, but close

    We recently returned and can vouch for the Fuddruckers in the Crossroads Shopping Center. It was pretty good! Also went to Buffalo Wild Wings and TGIF's in the same complex- Friday's was dead on a Wednesday night, BWW was super busy but it was a college football Saturday afternoon-long wait...
  9. ericandliz

    September 2009

    We were there 9/24-9/28/08 and also visited at the same time in 07. Also stayed there in April 08 so we have some perspective. Sat. night MK was open until midnight and waits posted for Space Mountain and Splash Mountain were 50-60 minutes between 5 and 8 pm. Other stuff had less of a wait...
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    Lovebugs in September

    We were there 9/25-9/29/07 and they were bad by the end of the trip- I remember in 07 them being especially bad at AK on the trams....not sure if it was the particular day or the place. Just got back from a 9/24-9/28/08 and saw a few at the beginning but by the end they were getting bad....lots...
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    No Flyers

    We were at POR 9/24-9/28 and on the 27th, a flyer was left in our room. We were in building 18, second floor.
  12. ericandliz

    The towel animals stay at the resort....right??

    All this towel animal business has me curious. We have received some over the years and think they are interesting, but then leave them in the room when we go home....you don't take them home, do you?? I never really thought about it but the way some poeple are talking , maybe it is very...
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    Water Shoes for BB- anyone seen them in stores up North??

    We are renting a car as my 7 yr old son is autistic and we like to have that flexibility. However, we are thinking of going to Blizzard Beach direct from the airport as we have an early morning flight, so we wanted to avoid any extra stops to maximize our time at BB. We live near a Sports...
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    Water Shoes for BB- anyone seen them in stores up North??

    We leave this Wed. for a few days @ Disney and I am trying to find some water shoes for Blizzard Beach. I ordered some on a web site but just got an e-mail that they will not be here in time. Anyone seen any at any northern stores? We are in MN. I need adult and kid's sizes.
  15. ericandliz

    POFQ coffe maker question

    They are a flat bottom, "regular" style. Have a great time!
  16. ericandliz

    POFQ coffe maker question

    It's a four cup. I also bring my own filters and coffee- it works out great! I bring the Melita "junior basket" filters, which say that they are for the 4-6 pot coffee makers.
  17. ericandliz

    Just Got Back~It was the Best of Times, it was the Worse of Times..

    Posts that are arranged like this are a treat to read- great info, interesting observations, even the "bad" stuff is well written. We head there Wednesday for a few days-woo hoo!
  18. ericandliz

    General Question about Housekeeping Expectations

    We've frequently stayed at POR, and are going next week too for a bounceback deal. We've had great fun there. We just are not in the rooms that much so my general expectations are low. I am exhausted by the end of the day at the parks and just want a quiet night, a bed that's made up, and...
  19. ericandliz

    ASD and Star Tours, Mission Space, Haunted Mansion

    We are bringing my ASD son, age 7, to Disney 9/24-9/28. It's his third time in a year, and he gets more and more brave each time we go, and is one of those who benefits grealty from trips there. On his first trip he absolutely loved Big Thunder Mountain but was terrified of Small World. He is...
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    Disney Visa Rewards - How much to Transfer?

    Are you sure it expires in 12/08 and not 12/09? I just got my card and it says they expire in 12/09. We have no worries about spending ours...it's over $500 and still need to pay the hotel balance and buy tickets so it will go fast.




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