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    Help us decide on Aulani vs Waikiki

    We are travelling to Honolulu following a hectic 2 weeks in LA and Las Vegas. Family of 7 from Australia - made up of 9 year old, 2 x 12 year olds, 14 year old and 16 year old. None of us have ever been to Hawaii. Our initial thoughts were Waikiki - based on having "older" children - we think...
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    gift baskets and calling cards/mobile

    ozkateer - but who did you get the gift baskets through? Ive lost the links with the options... Im happy for them to arrive next day - the kids will be too exhausted when we arrive to appreciate them anyway! Yes need to call Telstra re the international roaming. just wasnt sure on the...
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    gift baskets and calling cards/mobile

    Ok less than 2 weeks to go before we fly out and a few last minute questions... I have lost all my favourites on my computer but had saved a few places that do the specialised gift baskets delivered to your hotel room - wanted to do something special for the kids on arrival - some mickey...
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    Some advice/help needed fo upcoming US May trip!

    Thanks everyone for your help so far!
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    Some advice/help needed fo upcoming US May trip!

    Ok Im needing some advice/help! I was so organised for our May 2011 trip 6 months ago but during the past few months have seperated from my husband and am dealing with setback after setback!! Anyway he is is no longer coming on the trip so my mum and I are still taking my children!!! The...
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    URGENT help needed - trying to do online ADRs right now!

    Thanks Jade - looks like they have changed the system around and you cant book online 180+10 at the moment! I ended up calling them instead :) was easier than spending all night trying to figure it out!
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    URGENT help needed - trying to do online ADRs right now!

    And am having difficulties and I must be doing something wrong.... today is my 180th day out so technically Is hould be able to do 180+10 - but Ive signed into my account and it isnt asking me for a reservation number anywwhere so is only taking the 180 day reservation... Im going through a...
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    Preferred waterpark with 3 younger kids ??

    thanks guys... I remember reading someone's TR who had an awful time with buses to one of the waterparks - maybe it was Miss Shuttergirl ??? Will def schedule in Blizzard Beach and if time permits later on in the stay DH can take the boys to Typhoon Lagoon.... What did you guys do for...
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    Preferred waterpark with 3 younger kids ??

    Im starting to plan each day our May 2011 trip - we will probably end up going to both waterparks but Im scheduling one in early on in the piece and just wanted to know which of the 2 waterparks you like the best (blizzard or typhoon)?? I have 3 kids who will be 8,6 and almost 3 at time of...
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    CRT - is it worth it for us Aussies?

    As my ADR date is approaching Im starting to organise what and where we will be going for our 13 night stay in May 2011. I think Im pretty much sorted except for CRT... Im just not sure if it is worth it or not? FWIW I have 2 older boys (8 and 6) but I have a princess mad DD who Im sure would...
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    Washington Dc... worthwhile or not with small children?

    We are still in the throes of planning our USA trip for May 2011... dh was lucky enough to score a conference over in Orlando for when we were arriving so we now have a little more money to spend (one less airfare :)) Anyway so far we are arriving 30 april 2011 in Orlando and spending 13 nights...
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    Help needed for buying WDW tickets and other extras!

    thanks so much for the replies.... I work for a bank so economically its better for me to change cash rather than use a travel card and have to pay commission!!!! So we have changed some cash but we are looking at what we can put on this CC and not have to pay for until next month when the...
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    Help needed for buying WDW tickets and other extras!

    Our trip is booked for May 2011 - arrive 30 April until 12th May at WDW then a 4 day Disney cruise, 6 nights in New york, 5 nights in San Fran. Anyway given that the dollar is so good at the moment we are trying to purchase as much as we can in advance! So apart from WDW what else can I...
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    Hints and tips on what to buy in the US and what to buy here

    just wondering if hotels actually accept small deliveries if you are staying with them? Basically Im wondering if I ordered something from the Disney Outlet online store - would I be able to get it sent to the contemporary (where we are staying in WDW) - we have 10 days there so if I can get the...
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    Planning is "almost" as much fun as the actual trip

    aussietravellers - we will be travelling with a peanut allergy too (epipen and antihistamines - have you had any problems in the US? It scares the bejesus out of me when I look at menus and see peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on the kids stuff all the time - the risk of cross contamination...
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    NYC accomodation for family of 5??

    Thanks for that site - didnt know it existed! None of the IHG hotels are on there.... its probably an individual hotel thing.... guess Im going to have to contact those that we would stay in and see what their answer is?? I know many people that just dont tell them - so wondering if that may...
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    NYC accomodation for family of 5??

    Just wondering if anyone knows of any cheaper hotels that will accomodate our family of 5? most of the occupancy limits are 4 HOWEVER our family will be 2 adults and 2 children (8 and 6) and a baby - well technically she will be 2 at time of travel but still in a portacot so does not need a bed...
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    Best value TS restaurants for 1 credit...

    Exactly what I was looking for! Most of those are on my list anyway :) so I know not to cull them now!!!
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    Best value TS restaurants for 1 credit...

    Just wanting to know what you think the best value TS restaurants are? I know it really depends on what you order off the menu BUT just trying to cull my list a little and thought Id try to get value for money on the DP using TS credits and maybe OOP any cheaper ones (if I need to :) )We have...
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    HELP needed by tomorrow COB - US airfares!!!

    Your posts have been so helpful! Knowing that some have flown around that time for not a great deal of difference - well we think we will take the gamble.. we werent planning on having to pay this early on for ALL airfares (we have to pay for the WDW accomodation shortly as we are doing a DVC...




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