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  1. meriface11

    Nearest supermarket to Yacht Club

    We typically stay at one of the Epcot resorts and the car service stops at a Publix that is less than 10 minutes away. Not sure what the location is called though
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    What do you save by renting DVC vs other options?

    cost savings over what? You will of course save money if you cook all your own meals in the villa and bring food in, but sounds like you do that in your own timeshare. You can save money by NOT renting a car. You don‘t need one if you are staying on property and can take magical express from...
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    Anyone mortgage free?

    We pay about $12k a year in taxes on a home worth a little shy of $500k. I am prepared to get whacked when it comes to filing for this year since we have both high property and state income taxes that we’ve had the benefit of being deductible in he past.
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    Cot or inflatable for the extra person?

    We just had a similar situation with 8 travelers at BCV. We are the DVC owners and have no kids, and we were with our SIL and BIL and their 4 kids (13 + 10YO triplets). We took the master. SIL&BIL wanted the privacy of their own room, so they took the second bedroom. Then 4 kids needed to sleep...
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    Opinions about high-deductible health insurance plans?

    When my last company started to offer them, I was afraid to do it because I didn’t have enough money saved up in case I had to pay the deductible. So I saved up money for a year and then took the plunge. It worked out great for us. We maxed out our HSA every year, luckily had very few medical...
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    Mattress in a Box

    We have a King Leesa that we bought about 18 months ago. We love it.
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    Is September better than October to visit?

    We have gone Labor Day week many times (arrive on Labor Day or the day after). It’s one of the lowest crowd weeks of the year. It’s very hot, can be very rainy, and it’s hurricane season. Free dining time so restaurants are busy. MK May close early due to MNSSHP.
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    Need some advice re: HDDR

    We’ve done both and I’d say it’s a toss up on the way there. For the way back, I would definitely go with taking the internal bus and then get a Lyft pick up (or a bus to DHS and walk back to the Dolphin from there). There will be a mass exodus for the boat back to MK after the show ends and you...
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    Time Warner Selling?

    Comcast already tried to buy TW and it fell through for the same reasons the AT&T deal might not happen. Now if AT&T falls through and they break it up to sell the pieces, maybe they will try to buy DC. But they are now going after Sky, so it might not be the time even if they were interested.
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    Early Aug vs. late Aug -- how big a difference these days??

    It’s a big difference. All the southern schools will be back in session by late August.
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    What financial institution do you use for savings?

    My emergency fund is with Synchrony Bank and Marcus (by Goldman Sachs). Both online only and 1.55% and 1.5% interest respectively
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    Magic Bands

    I am a grown up and I pull the center part out. I just like to wear mine very fitted
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    Annuity/investment question

    I recommend a CD with Synchrony or Marcus (GS Bank). Great rates as they are online only banks. Good technology and service.
  14. meriface11

    Skip the character dining and meal plans

    We have 3 character breakfasts planned for our August trip and they are all PPO. Get in, get out, get on line first for our favorite rides. Time is money. We rode Soarin twice before 9 am on our last trip with an 8am Garden Grill ADR.
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    Dvc.... is it for a lifetime or capped out?

    BWV is selling at or close to double that price now, so not a bad buy overall
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    Anyone do soarin walkup at rope drop in late August 2016?

    We did on August 25. I'd say we had a 15 minute wait including the preshow
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    FP+ tomorrow... do these look ok?

    I would switch your FP to FEA on your Epcot day for a time a little later in the day. It might sound counterintuitive since you will be right next to it, but it's still a little temperamental, and it might not be working on the morning you are there. Pretty much everyone at Akershus pre park...
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    synchony bank

    It's legit-GE Capital's former consumer bank which was IPOd.
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    Southwest just opened up booking for 11/5 - 1/4!

    I booked at 6am as soon as they released the schedule and got $130 each way from Newark. It's jersey week and all the other airlines' prices are currently outrageous, so I was thrilled with $260 RT.
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    Best Burger in the World?

    Crews Cup lounge at the Yacht and Beach Club




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