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    Kona or Whispering Canyon?

    My middle DD is like this and my other two DDs were really egging our server on and our middle DD had a fit. It was rather embarrassing. We prefer the food at Kona to WCC anyway. The Teriyaki Steak and Coconut-crusted Chicken are always good. We had the skillet at WCC and didn't really...
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    Ways to beat the heat in the parks

    I know that most people don't want to get soaked, but one day I was chasing after my kids in the Curious Geroge Play area and some "nice man" decided I looked overheated and cooled me off with a blast of water. At first I was pretty pi$$ed off, but it did cool me off and I went on to have a...
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    Coming over to the dark side

    Welcome to the dark side! We don't have the benefit of FOTL and we still enjoy our trips to US/IOA tremendously. We have APs (that we got for a reasonable price) so we don't feel the need to rush around to do/see everything. If our kids want to linger at the water play areas we let them...
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    what's the hardest retaurant to get when booking?

    I did call on my 90 + 10 day as well as my 90 day and could not get LeCellier. I have since been able to get it using the online system, but calling at 90 days is not an absolute.
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    Taste of Chicago and kids?

    The BNSF train will bring you to Union Station and you'll need to walk (about 8-10 blocks east) or taxicab to the Metra Electic Station at Michigan and Randolph and catch that train to the museum. Everything else you want to do, Field Museum, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Aquarium require only...
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    Taste of Chicago and kids?

    If you stay near the airport, you can take the Blue Line CTA train downtown. If you stay in a nearby suburb, you can take the Metra train in. I do not recommend driving in because it is super expensive to park and with the Taste of Chicago and the fireworks going on, it will be hard to find a...
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    Taste of Chicago and kids?

    It is usually VERY crowded. The last time we went one of our DDs was in a stroller and people were literally stepping over the stroller -- as in lifting their leg over the corner of the stroller and stepping over to get by. DH nearly punched someone when he almost fell into her while trying to...
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    Disney Visa 5X reward ?...

    I just got one for 5x rewards for July, August and September on airfare, dining, groceries and gasoline on combined purchases over $250 a month.
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    What DIDN'T you like about POP?

    We've stayed at POP twice and enjoyed it both times. We love all of the noise and activity there because we have kids and don't want to worry when they make a little noise. We don't let them run wild, and we have seen children without supervision, but we've seen the same thing when we stay at...
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    Refrigerator for non-medical reasons? i.e. Baby

    Expressed breastmilk was enough of a medical need when we were at POP last year. Just have it noted on your reservation that you need a fridge for medical reasons and remind them at check-in. Bring your doctor's note in case they ask for it but they're not supposed to.
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    Is cypress pointe and grand villas resort bad or not?

    Cypress Pointe Phase I and II (Grandevillas) are both awesome! Phase II is newer but Phase I had a refurb. about 2-3 years ago. Beautiful units, nicely appointed and great amenitites. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
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    Craigslist for discount tickets?

    That's what I'm thinking. He's purchasing the military tickets and adding an upcharge to them.
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    If you could get CR MK view, 258 p night for 3 adult 1 jr.....

    Pam, Was he born in Cook County? Can't you just get a Certified Copy of his birth certificate at City Hall? They have a seal on them and say they are an official copy. I can't imagine everyone has their original birth certificate. I think we they say "no copies" they mean no xerox copies...
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    Would you buy Dave Ramsey's book?

    Have you tried half.com? Usually they're a lot less $$ than eBay. I would not spend $34 on the book, but that's me.
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    Le Cellier sold out at 90 day mark....no way!

    We're checking in 8/25 and I called exactly on my 90+10 day and couldn't get LeCellier for any of the 8 nights we'll be there. Yesterday I finally got an 8:55 pm for 8/28 online which actually works out great because on my 90 +10 day I got Coral Reef for 1:25 pm so we'll be able to do both...
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    Best Pay as You Go or Pre-Paid Cell Phone?

    Another vote for TMobile. I chose them over Tracfone, Net Zero and Virgin Mobile because once you buy $100 in minutes they're good for a whole year.
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    Had to Cancel

    Of course you know you've made the right decision. Lot's a pixie dust coming your way :wizard:. WDW will still be there!
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    Which AP? Premier or Preferred?

    I call this vacation insurance. When we have APs we're sure to get at least one more vacation out of them. :thumbsup2 This will work especially well for next year when HP opens (hopefully by August, 2010). We usually visit at non-peak times so we get one Preferred AP (for parking and...
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    Best steak dinner outside of parks

    The teriyaki steak at Kona Cafe is AWESOME and only 1TS.




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