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    Disney's ART OF ANIMATION RESORT Information & Questions

    Does anyone know where the laundry facilities are located and how much they cost? I can't seem to find the info anywhere!
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    Laundy Info

    Thank you! I surprised my best friend, her husband, and their 2.5 year old with this trip. They helped me SO much after I became really sick following a surgery (it was 3 years ago and I'm still not fully better). They have become family to me so this year when I received an inheritance from...
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    Laundy Info

    Hey everyone, So we are leaving for WDW on Saturday and are trying to get all our ducks in a row. Does anyone know how much the washer and dryer costs? Also, do all the machines accept debit or do I need to bring quarters? I have been looking everywhere for current info on this but to no...
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    Mousekeeping Tipping Info and Envelopes

    Thank you everyone, this has been super helpful. I found the envelopes I was talking about if anyone wants to use them. You just print them out and they have markings to show how to fold them. It's at: www.themouseforless.com
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    Mousekeeping Tipping Info and Envelopes

    So back in 2009 when I last went to WDW we always tipped our Mousekeepers. Does anyone still do this? If so, how much is customary nowadays? I also found cute Mousekeeping envelopes online last time but can't remember where. Anyone know a good site for this? Thank you in advance!
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    Fastpass strategies

    So at midnight tonight I'm getting our FP's and could use some advice. Which rides are the ones you absolutely must get FP's for on your own trips? Disney has changed some since I last went (such as booking these early) and I'm just not sure what is most important. The adults all love the...
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    I just booked my first Disney trip!! Now what?

    I ditto what everyone else said. If you still can (not sure if that is possible once you book the trip but it's worth looking into) make sure to book through a Disney travel agency like Small World Vacations. You may already be using a TA but if not they are incredible. It doesn't cost you...
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    Child Swap Question, please help asap!

    I'm getting our fastpasses tonight and am so confused about child swap. How exactly does it work? Does everyone wait in line or does the other parent wait outside and they get a special ticket or something to skip the line? Also, should I get all our fastpasses for the same time when using the...
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    WHAT I LEARNED WORKING 6 YEARS AT THE (NOT SO) WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY

    Unfortunately any job a person has comes with good and bad, it's just the way life works. I actually didn't think she was necessarily being whiny, but i'm not sure I believed it all. There had to be more to the story about the wedding, nothing is that black and white. Whether she didn't give...
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    Help ease my fears and boost my excitement!

    I too am going in October (2-11th) and it will be my first time using the DAS system. I don't know much about the system yet myself so am jumping on here to find out more too. I hope your trip goes wonderfully. Isn't the price hike insane? Pretty soon I fear they will price me out...
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    So, just how bad is Tony's Town Square?

    I know many disagree but my two sisters and I actually liked Tony's just fine. In fact, I went ahead and made an ADR here as it is nice to eat in MK and the food is decent. I thought it was betters than most of what i'm able to get at the restaurants here at home. It's not super fancy but I...
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    Boathouse Reviews

    So I haven't been to WDW since 2009 and am seeing so many new restaurants. A few on youtube have talked about how amazing the Boathouse is; what are your thoughts? Should this be our choice for our first night at Disney?
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    Doing Disney with chronic widespread pain

    Ooh, the Poly! Have a great time, I would love to stay at one of the deluxe resorts someday. I have stomach issues as well so have to be careful what I eat too. Hopefully my stomach will cooperate while on vacation so I can enjoy myself a little bit. I hope yours holds up too!
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    Teasing towards those on ECV's

    You all are absolutely right about not letting anothers opinion get to me. I would NEVER go full throttle with it, especially when the rest of my group will be walking. I know people will always judge, and hopefully I don't hear any of it. If I do I know my crew will stick up for me. It will...
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    What is your go to last night ADR and why?

    Our favorite restaurant for the last night of the trip is always Hoop Dee Doo. I'm so excited to take my friends there on our last night. It's their first trip to WDW so I'm trying to give them a real taste of the magic I love the joy-filled atmosphere, how interactive the show is, and the...
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    Best Restaurant Recommendation in the Epcot Area

    I agree with everyone else, we found the Yachtsman to have the best steak my sisters and I have ever eaten! If you want a nice meal for less money we all love Le Cellier (doing it again this trip). Oh, and Narcoosees timed with Wishes is yummy and beautiful; this is another one I'm doing again...
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    Teasing towards those on ECV's

    That is very true. I'm sure the majority will be nice and honestly, hopefully those who do say something wait until I'm long gone from their vicinity!
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    Teasing towards those on ECV's

    Thank you guys. Disneyworld Dreamer, I'm incredibly sorry you were talked down to and made fun of for your cane. My mother only has 10% vision left at this point (she been legally blind most of her life. Just knowing what you went through infuriates me. The few times I've used one in the...
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    Teasing towards those on ECV's

    Thank you! I really try hard to let things role off my back. I think part of my problem is using any kind of wheelchair is so new to me. I mean, I've used a chair while I was admitted to the hospital each ime, then after breaking my foot I had to use an ECV a few times in walmart. Some people...
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    Teasing towards those on ECV's

    So I will be using a scooter on this upcoming trip for the very first time. It has taken a lot of coaxing from others to get me to this point but I live with so much pain and WDW will only exacerbate it. I was watching some youtube videos of the parks, like I do most nights, lol, and heard...




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