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  1. Queen of Oakville

    photo connect- print Harry Potter pics at home?

    Like you I was quite concerned about what i could or could not print. I engaged in several emails back and forth with Photo Connect and asking them lots of questions. They told me I would NOT be able to print at Walmart (for example) but I could only print at home. They also told me I could...
  2. Queen of Oakville

    Park to Park with 2 small children? What rides? Also info on nut allergy accomodations....

    my son has peanut allergies. we told every server, and didn't have any issues. Many of the dessert items will be off-limits. But I'm sure that you (like me) always find a way to compensate your little one when they have to go with out. If I could see that dessert was going to be an issue...
  3. Queen of Oakville

    First Universal Trip. Quick question :)

    I just posted some trip comments on this board (it might be on page 2) - look for my pink crown on page 1,2,3 until you find it. 7 days is a long time to spend at Universal, so we spread it out, with just a few hours at the park each day, and lots of pool/relax time.
  4. Queen of Oakville

    Dinner restaurant with good dessert?

    lol, well there are actually 3 versions of the recipe on that site, each one slightly different. I'll probably end up going through reviews and the recipes and coming up with my own version. lol. I make a killer banana cheesecake that rivals cheesecake factory ... but I'm still tempted to...
  5. Queen of Oakville

    Dinner restaurant with good dessert?

    Any takers want to test drive this recipe? http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-banana-cream-pie-recipe.html The recipe calls for shaved chocolate and served with a drizzle of caramel, so this might be it.
  6. Queen of Oakville

    Harry Potter package at Cabana Bay - free shuttle from airport?

    I think we paid about $120 for the return shuttle added to our package. We figured it was $60 each way (they cover all the tolls too). The service used by US is Quick Transportation. He was waiting for us in the luggage area with our name. I used the kid's names on the sign and they got a...
  7. Queen of Oakville

    Anything you recommend we bring that we probably won't think of ;o)

    I pack a liquid hand soap for the bathroom - I hate those messy bars. I do this for all holidays/hotel stays. I packed water socks too for the water rides. We did a special water park trip one morning. Dressed in bathing suits and went straight to the water rides. We were dry by the time we...
  8. Queen of Oakville

    Dinner restaurant with good dessert?

    YES, this!!!! oh, so good. DH saw it pass us by, and then asked for the dessert menu so we could figure out what wanted before we ordered dinner! The kid's menu has a warm chocolate chip cookie served with a fancy chocolate milk that my kids really enjoyed!
  9. Queen of Oakville

    Flying out of Buffalo on Southwest

    Makes sense if you are at the parks and can store your luggage at the hotel or in your car. But for a cruise, you have your luggage to store, and almost forces you to rent a car so you (have a place to put your luggage) and a means to get around. I might consider the late flight for a...
  10. Queen of Oakville

    Flying out of Buffalo on Southwest

    I always forget about Jet Blue. We have a cruise booked out of Everglades for Nov 2015. I've been waiting for SW to release November dates. I just checked although the prices are good with JetBlue; the flight times are not the greatest, and the first direct flight doesn't leave for home until...
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    Flying out of Buffalo on Southwest

    We were part of a C boarding group on a recent post-cruise flight. We did not have WIFI to do pre-check in and by the time to get to the airport. It was a sold out flight, and we were at the tail end of the C group. My daughter and i boarded first and probably got the last two seats. Hubby...
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    "Loose articles" on Rides question

    oh dear, I never even considered a ride stop :( They are tall but young. DS is only 7, DD just turned 9. If it was a jump on/jump off, would not be so bad; but I would not want them left alone 20,30,40 minutes + by themselves. as they walked through the line. my kids are pretty mature and...
  13. Queen of Oakville

    New Harry potter ride Intensity

    I was told it's a 9foot drop initially, and then after that it's all simulator (which is the jerking/swinging as you are moved from screen to screen.
  14. Queen of Oakville

    Cheapest coffee on property?

    they might have but I'm not a fan of creamer. If it was there I would not even have noticed it.
  15. Queen of Oakville

    "Loose articles" on Rides question

    I guess some people just have more money than brains. After spending $45x2 on wands, I would not even dream of letting my kids hold the wand on a ride. And as for phones, I just shelled out close to $700 for my new phone and $400 for a new camera ... so I'm not sticking it anywhere where it...
  16. Queen of Oakville

    Cheapest coffee on property?

    Cabana Bay had the Cuisinart. I had intended to shop for coffee before going but never got around to it, turns out they supply it! But not the milk/cream. I could easily have picked up a kid's milk at the Bayliner, but never bothered. THey also have sugar but not splenda. I'm a huge...
  17. Queen of Oakville

    Just got back – some tips and advice for those yet to go/book

    Personally, I think you have enough time to do everything once and a few rides twice. We rode FJ and GB at least once daily. You just need to stay focussed on what your family wants. My kids had no interest in Seuss, so we did not spend time there. I would like to have seen ET, but the kids...
  18. Queen of Oakville

    "Loose articles" on Rides question

    Thanks : ) I rode the Mummy, and Dragon's challenge ... that I was all I could handle despite a gravol. My son was begging to go on the hulk. I seriously contemplated child-swap (the opposite of parent swap lol) taking the kids through the line putting them on the ride and then waiting...
  19. Queen of Oakville

    Just got back – some tips and advice for those yet to go/book

    Yes, I'd call the hotel directly. There seems to be a discount between the Universal Travel Agents and the hotel. Make sure any specific requests are noted on your ressie directly with the hotel.
  20. Queen of Oakville

    "Loose articles" on Rides question

    sorry, what is RRR? I'm just reporting what I saw - People in Gringott's and FJ taking pictures throughout with cameras or cell phones. There is someone at the entrance stopping large bags/backpacks/purses from coming in and directing people toward the lockers. I asked a TM if we were allowed...




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