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What I enjoy most about Pete and his podcast is that he isn't afraid to express his opinion. Many times we keep our opinions to ourselves out of fear of retaliation or disagreements. But what Pete said was thoughtful and it will stay with me during my next Disney trip. :eeyore::charac2::eeyore:

We are in that same category. We have a,ways loved September. The past two years have been more crowded. None of the rides were walk on this past year. It's just one of those things we have learned to accept.

I always book it myself through Disney. As others have mentioned, I love the flexibility of viewing and changing my ressies on line or simply by calling Disney. Planning the trip itself is a huge part of my fun. I really think it comes down to what you are comfortable with. You could always...

What an amazing surprise. AKL is beautiful. That is definitely a great upgrade.

We adore the Contemporary. If price is not a problem, I would stay there. If you are being budget conscious the Pop is also great. We didn't have a single bus issue when we stayed there in 2011. It's the best of the value resorts in my opinion. So, really, I think it comes down to a...

Congrats on the fix and upgrade. I am glad to hear that DCL admitted their mistake. We are taking our first cruise this September and probably would have panicked if faced with a similar scenario.:)

Adore IASW. It's a must ride for me.

If it is going to be so much stress for your other family members to have him along, I would go with your gut and say no. Your daughter will be upset with you for awhile (probably a long while) but someday she will be mature enough to understand. Especially two years from now when they most...

Thanks for the great info. I stayed at the Contemporary in September and I couldn't agree with you more about the location, it is AMAZING. The ability to walk to and from MK was such a luxury. Glad you had a great trip.

The original post made me laugh (in a good way). As I was shoveling 6 inches of snow off my driveway and sidewalks today the ONLY thing that kept me sane was thinking Disney thoughts. 51 days til I am back at my happy place. Yeahhhh....

I think your trip sounds absolutely wonderful. :) Being on a budget does not mean the fun of Disney is lessened. The time with your family is what you will take away from this trip. And I love hearing about other obsessive types who plan their trips as intensely as I do. It helps...

I loved staying in the Epcot area. The ability to walk around the Boardwalk after park hours was a big plus for me. We used the dining plan for the first time this past September (when they were offereing "free dining", we ended up staying at the Contemporary since the dining was free) and...

Wishing you and your family a safe journey home, but especially sending prayers for your Dad. I hope he is doing alright.

The Holidays are so hard for this reason alone. We all feel a certain level of obligation to our friends and family, but hopefully your family would understand if you decided to sit out one of the "lesser" events. Christmas eve and Christmas day are probably a must but beyond that....well...

While I can't speak to your personal financial situation, I can tell you that the Wilderness Lodge is my favorite resort and I do think it is worth the extra money. The boat ride at the end of the evening from the Magic Kingdom back to the Lodge is magical. Love love love it. Whatever...

I don't have any words of wisdom for you, but simply wanted to wish you well in whatever decision you make for yourself and your family. You are obviously reaching out for support so while it isn't much, here is a virtual hug for you. :hug:

Ohhh, a solo trip report. I love those. I am definitely subscribing. :) I would love to do one myself some day.

I have been singing Bad Romance by Lady Gaga for days and days on end now. I voted for her. :thumbsup2

Eat healthier. Be nicer. Save $$$. Happy New Year everyone.:cheer2:

Just remember that life can change in a moments notice and none of us know what tomorrow might bring. So keep your chin up and keep smiling for yourself if for no one else. Loosing touch with a friend is always difficult but I wish you all the best in finding someone new to hang out with...