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  1. ORDisneyfans

    Realistic Food Allowance.

    We stayed at the Marriott and loved it. So much more relaxing than Aulani. Not wall to wall people! Lots of open spaces, chairs and loungers everywhere! We had a cash reservation and stayed on the 12th floor of Moana, one bedroom. Would def. consider staying there again either cash or renting a...
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    Realistic Food Allowance.

    BBQ beef sandwich was from Costco! BBQ beef, and coleslaw on a huge Hawaiian bun! Hawaiian BBQ restaurant that was horrible is in the KoOlina plaza in between the pizza place and the Taco place. Steak dinner was from the Island Market in Ko Olina Plaza (ABC market spin off). They also have a...
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    Realistic Food Allowance.

    We just returned from Oahu. We stayed at the Marriott four nights but walked down to Aulani several times and also shopped and ate at the plaza. We ate pretty cheaply. We stopped at Costco and bought water bottles, pre mixed Mai Tais and Pineapple Margaritas about $13.99/half gallon. ( they...
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    Checked into the Grand Californian Villas today.

    We are in room 2522 woods view. It is on the far end of the hallway and so quiet! We haven't heard anyone close to us. You can hear the parade a bit in the afternoon.
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    Checked into the Grand Californian Villas today.

    Checked in this morning and headed to the parks about noon while we waited for our room. We are staying in the Villas. One bedroom is amazing! Park was crazy busy! 60 minute wait for Small World! We were able to do Big Thunder Railroad, Indiana Jones, Matterhorn and Small world by 3 then had...
  6. ORDisneyfans

    VGC Grand Villa and Brief Trip Report

    Love your report! We live in Southern Oregon not far from Eagle Point!
  7. ORDisneyfans

    Holiday Tour

    My friends son who is a performer in the parades mentioned on FB that the PTN would be returning for the holiday season. No other specifics though!
  8. ORDisneyfans

    Grandparent gifts (for Christmas or birthdays)

    Netflix subscription? Last year I sent my in laws a nice basket from Harry & David's with a bottle of wine. Http://www.harryanddavid.com/ They loved it. The pears are so good. This is a local company to us. One year I sent Wolfermans breakfast basket. It was well received...
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    Planning our first trip to Trader Joe's...what are your favorites???

    My DD (13) loves to try whatever the sample is. She has actually eaten a lot of things there that I didn't think she would like. (Quinoa, several soups, yellow curry sauce, vodka pasta sauce, pumpkin ravioli). There flowers are very reasonable here, 3.99-7.99 a bunch. Great quick hostess or...
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    ***November 2016 check in***

    Got really lucky and rented a one bedroom villa (Grand Californian) Nov.21-26. It's a tradition for us to go out if town over Thanksgiving but getting harder with one daughter in college and one in competitive cheer!
  11. ORDisneyfans

    Hotels near Disney with full kitchens

    We have stayed at the residence several times. It was great but maybe a little dated. They have probably upgraded it since then, for 5 the two bedroom would be great. Think of it as almost apartment sized! Next week we will be at the Hampton Inn and Suite in Garden Grove just up from the Toy...
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    Thinking about popping the big Q at DLR...

    We witnessed a proposal on the storybook ride they had a boat to themselves and it was stopped for the fireworks. I thought it was very romantic and sweet with only our boat behind them aware of what was going on.
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    Fender bender & teen driver

    We have Nationwide too. DD's boyfriend wrecked her car and they forgave the accident according to our policy and our rates did not go up. BTW the damage was over $6000. They also paid for a rental car, reduced our deductible by $100 and were excellent about paying the claim. Read your policy...
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    Thanksgiving a bad idea?

    We were there last year and really enjoyed our turkey dinner at the Plaza Inn. We walked right in about 4pm no reservations or line. We sat in the front corner by the Christmas tree overlooking the hub. It was surprisingly relaxing and very tasty.
  15. ORDisneyfans

    Hotel Requests-Is it rude?

    I just returned from a convention at the DLR. I made a note on my reservation for the Adventure Tower. Upon arrival I was given the Frontier Tower which is considerably farther away from the convention center and viewed the parking lot. I kindly and politely asked if any rooms were available in...
  16. ORDisneyfans

    All Out at DLH or HoJo?

    Congratulations on your decision. We have stayed at PPH concierge several times and loved it! The CL is the best one IMHO staff is always accommodating and not pretentious like the Grand. It does close earlier, though that it's only drawback. Whenever my DD11 smells certain sunscreens she says...
  17. ORDisneyfans

    Concierge

    Thank you, the convention rate is very good $179/ night. I guess we will have to "rough it". Lol! $200 is a lot of turkey legs and Starbucks for my two girls!
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    Concierge

    We have stayed concierge at PPH ad the Grand several times. We loved it! I will be headed to DLH with my two girls for a convention at the end of this month. I am getting convention rate for DLH. Does anyone know if I can upgrade to concierge and the price?
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    Want to sell - Realtor now or later?

    You can get a general idea of it's value by checking Zillow.com or Trulia.com These sites are pretty accurate for our area but your mileage may vary. It will tell you what houses in your area have sold for in the last 12 months.




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