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    Going solo in November, need good dining?

    DW and I have been to Spice Road twice since it opened in Epcot. Mussels and wine our late lunch of choice sitting in the open air area overlooking the pond. Only apps and drinks there but great rest stop and people watching.
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    Final payment for DVC

    :) Have done so several times direct with Disney. Did not carry debt or pay interest at any time. First with Cabelas card... DVC actually billed this three times in one month to avoid going over limit. Next 3 times used Disney Visa... double points and six month interest free dating... this...
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    About to put an offer on Saratoga Springs - Offer accepted at OKW

    Just to pass on something from past experience: Location. Location. Location. Have points at SS(original), BWK(for Food & Wine and Flower & Garden, BLT(for Christmas, and CG(for annual California trip). Sadly only use SS points for Aulani and impromptu trips and cannot afford to take the hit to...
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    Misrepresentations in DVC sales presentation

    Can't help with guide... have had three and all have been good... informative and not pushy. Can help with prices somewhat: 1) If you can pay off each month get the Disney Visa (at least look at it... good rewards and 6 month no interest on most Disney including DVC)... we use this for...
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    Storyteller's Cafe or Rainforest Cafe?

    If price is no object then Storytellers... but avoid the buffet and order off the menu. Rainforest makes a great pizza and 8 kids could easily share two. Wife and I usually share one house salad and one pizza. We do Storytellers late evening for soup and salad or sandwich. No ADA needed at...
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    First MVMCP would you go?

    We had avoided this for several years until 2012 mid-December we were there with another couple. Weather was phenomenal for that time: shorts, t shirts, sandles!!! Was crowded for electrical parade and fireworks then it seemed like everyone headed to bed and left the four of us wandering around...
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    One restaurant you would NEVER miss

    Over the years and several trips per year we seem to find ourselves at the Captain's Grill over and over. Great table service breakfast (skip the buffet). Cannot beat a sandwich and clam chowder for lunch and good menue for evening. (If you miss lunch... try the Crew's Cup next door which is...
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    Disney rewards for DVC Annual Dues?

    New signature card should get you 2%... maybe 5% if you upgrade less than 90 days before making the charge. Either way, if you put the dues on the card you will have 6 months interest free to pay it off. Really helps wth the budget.
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    Help needed with a signature meal...

    Signature, kids, American comfort... several come to mind: The Grand Floridian Cafe, The Wave at the Contemporary, The Raintree Cafe (outside seating!), but from where you are at how about the Turf Club at Saratoga Springs???
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    tickets for AAA members?

    Best price idea... spendy but works: 1) get the Disney Visa, 2) buy 4 of the 10 day no expiration date hopper passes on line: the Visa card will give you 6 months interest free to pay for the passes plus you get rewards points to use on your trip. (Said it was a good deal not cheap) BE SURE...
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    Trip Insurance for travel to Caribbean - hurricanes

    We do insurance anytime we feel we can't afford to cancel. Just a FYI: if you are DVC you can book insurance annually cheap (I believe less than $80 a year) and it will cover air and vacation points for any vacation you use your points for!!! Read your policy and make sure it covers what you may...
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    Best pricing for Liquor?

    Everywhere is different: here in Minn I just watch the weekly ads and buy accordingly. Just watch for your favorites to go on sale. Also watch for the wine specials that have rebates if you buy 6 or 12 bottles... can save you $2-3 a bottle. You can get some good wines for $6-8 that way. (ok...
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    At Aulani waiting for the sun to rise

    Just returned to MN today... we must have crossed paths somewhere. Be sure to walk across the street to the convenience store at Ko Olina Station... deli soups and salads are great and the have everything from wine to Aloha shirts and fresh fruits at reasonable prices. Consider a rental car next...
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    LANYARDS or at THE BEST POUCH you have seen?

    Check at your resort gift shop. DW and I have been using the small waterproof cases for several years... look like cigarette cases but smaller. Enough room for room key, id, ccard, and a few bucks for whatever. All we ever need in the parks, easy to get in and out of, waterproof, and...
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    Snow?

    :rotfl:No snow that I know of, but I do remember Dec 2010 when it froze like four nights in a row... man, were the Disney Gardners busy replanting ever morning. Florida literally ran out of poinsettias that year.
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    Quick service at OKW

    Or a refillable wine glass???
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    Aulani details - length, rent car or not, excursions

    Was there Oct... going back in Fed: RENT CAR... Took Pearl tour... traffic in Honolulu and Wakaki looks horrendis so will take excursion bus to Walkiki in Feb. Walk across the street to Ko Olina for Only Taco, BBQ, and grocery store with deli, food, alcohol, etc. Short drive to town for Kmart...
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    Old Key West Stay

    Never have been able find comprehensive room and building lists for any of the resorts. Suggest you sign in on line and request room near check in and registration. Key West is a geat, relaxing, resort. Be sure to have breakfast at Olivia's... the banana bread french toast is to die for (or at...
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    Buying 1st - yes FIRST - digital camera

    At the risk of getting laughed off the board... I really like my Kodak M590 to carry around for general photos... It has 14 MP, 5x optical zoom and internal rechargeable battery with editing and video if you like to play with them. I like that the zoom is completely interanl and protected and...
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    2012 DVC member cruise???

    Does anyone know the dates for 2012 and or when reservations will be accepted??? Have had schedual conflicts in the past and maybe will be able to avoid them this time.:confused3




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