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    Flight of Passage + People of Size = Disappointing

    6’ 4” in. and 300 lbs. I just couldn’t get my knees and feet into the leg chambers at the same time. The chambers weren’t tall enough. Since my knees didn’t go in my pelvis was too far back. *But* I fit on the outdoor test chair! Cast member said outdoor chair has less padding (?)! I might...
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    Just back from Italy...

    We are travelling on next week's adult only trip. 1)We are arriving a day early. What was it in Rome that you did *not* see that you wanted to see? Did you see the forum? Any suggestions for some extra time? 2)Did the guides make any accommodations for the heat? Looks like it was over 100...
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    Arizona/Utah May 2017 - Trip Report - updated 7/22/17 (Day 3)

    While I have not taken this ABD trip, I have just recently completed a Grand Circle Utah National Parks trip. In May - Sept: The sun is *HOT* (find a light weight hat). The air is *HOT* (stay in the shade). The pavement can be extremely *HOT*. Off pavement, the trails are sandy and the...
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    Italy: Viva Italia Meets Thread

    See you then!
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    New Montana Itinerary? anyone booked?

    I was born in Montana (though don't live there now) and I've been to Yellowstone about 7 times. I've been to Jackson hole, Grand Teton, Gardiner, West Yellowstone and Big Sky. The OP states that her primary concern is about the expense. I will give a number of thoughts which may help the OP...
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    A Rebuttal: Top 5(+) things that are better at Walt Disney World than at Disneyland

    As a long time fan of WDW it pains me to disagree and admit that DLR is, since the rehab of DCA, is the better Disney resort experience. As a Disney fan this is not bad at all. Disney has done a fabulous job making DLR a pocket WDW. DLR recognizes people attend for the theme parks. WDW is...
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    AAA tickets not guaranteed entry?

    Crowds in August are highly unlikely to result in park closure later in the day. If this happens, it is always around major holidays. Even if you arrive on a day that is likely to be extraordinarily crowded, with an off chance that they may turn guests away later in the day, your best...
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    ETWB "Line Jumping"

    The social normative is that each person enter a line in the order at which he or she arrives at the formation of the line, and the each person maintains the order in line in which he or she first entered. There are many possible rationales for not following this normative behavior. 1)...
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    Disneyland Vet planning first time in Disney World

    I have been to both DLR and WDW many times. IMHO, and YMMV, I would focus on planning a trip that would highlight the special different experience at WDW in comparison to DLR. 1) Stay on property, if possible. 2) Stay on the monorail loop (Poly, Contemporary, Grand Floridian) or maybe the...
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    The non existant walkway from Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom

    You can find information about the "Walk Around the World" at the following links. http://www.bigfloridacountry.com/walkaroundtheworld.htm http://allears.net/tp/mk/bricks.htm http://allears.net/ae/issue614.htm http://www.tikimanpages.com/tiki/news/187-it-all-started-with-a-brick...
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    Surprise the kids the day before or at the airport?

    Two years ago we surprised DS 9 and DS 5 with a surprise 3 day trip to WDW over the long weekend. We picked up both early from school to get to the airport. DS 9 was quite surprised; but DS 5 had woken up and seen mom and dad packing and heard us whisper about it the night before so he was not...
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    The non existant walkway from Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom

    This is part of the "Walk Around the World". Disney sold commerative hexagonal paver bricks that were engraved with the buyer's name from about '94-'2000. You can find these pavers to the east and west of the MK, at the Contemporary, the TTC, and the Poly. Some of the bricks are on paths that...
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    Midday break strategy w/ 3 kids (twins) under 6

    My children are a bit older now but I remember this dillema well. I'm not sure if you are wanting to coordinate a rest period for just your youngest twins or if you think your older child and/or the adults would like a rest as well. That sounds like option A. The problem I always faced in...
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    Carthay Circle or Napa Rose

    When we were at DLR around New Years we dined at both Carthay Circle and Napa Rose. The lounge and decor of Carthay Circle is very nice and we had some fine cocktails. I wasn't particularly impressed with my steak - it was a bit overcooked and tasteless. Napa Rose was fantastic - my Lamb Chop...
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    Child turns 3 during trip

    There is no need to buy a ticket for a child who is turning 3 after the first use of a multi-day ticket. Disney does not check age.
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    Disney Springs (Downtown Disney Expansion) Official Announcement

    "Meh." I'm sure they will do a nice job. More shopping - more DVC; IMHO these are not what WDW needs. People come to WDW because of the parks and attractions; and to a lesser extent the nice resorts. Shopping and DVC is only viable because of the parks and and attractions. IMHO the...
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    Jet Lag Is A Drag - Tips?

    I gather you will be flying from the Pacific Time Zone to the Eastern Time Zone. One of the more difficult things to figure out, is how to pace yourself, even if you live in the Eastern Time Zone, without burning out. It is simply not possible, for more than a day or two, to wake up early...
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    Do any Disney long-timers think things are better?

    Resort themed refillable mugs. Then or now? 'Nuff said.
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    Should we cancel?

    This seems like an intensely personal decision to make, so I'm really just giving some perspective. Pregnancies seem so different, it really may be hard to predict how you are feeling. So my wife and I did travel to WDW when she was 6 months pregnant. We already had children with us. The...




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