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    Fort Langhorn on Tom Sawyer Island is named for...

    Probably because it was done by Tom Sawyer (or maybe Huck Finn?), who was just a kid and not good at spelling. That's my guess, anyway!
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    Hurricane Irma?

    The governor asked hotels to waive their pet restrictions during the hurricane, which I thought was really nice. I think Governor Scott and all involved in hurricane preparation did a fantastic job. We couldn't have been better informed or prepared prior to the storm.
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    Apparently Disney is trying to kill the Muppets

    It was okay. It should be on later, though. I was a bit surprised by some of the jokes, but thought it was funny for adults.
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    Florida residents how often do you go?

    Since FP+, we don't go. Just the thought of having to plan my entire day almost to the second, and then standing in long lines at every attraction we don't have a FP for, have taken their toll. It's not the Disney I remember from the 80's and 90's. Too much planning involved for a simple eight...
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    Boardwalk Parking?

    They aren't parking there all day and it sounds like they're planning to spend more time enjoying the boardwalk than they are the one ride at Epcot. Tell the gate guard that you're exploring the boardwalk. I'm sure there will be no problem with parking in the overflow lot. Isn't that what it's...
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    MNSSHP and Rain - History working against me...

    The year before we moved here we went to the Halloween party and it poured; we tried waiting it out but it didn't stop. The parade was cancelled, the fireworks were cancelled. I think outside Trick or Treat was cancelled. Lines for Guest Services were hours long. We went back to the hotel and...
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    Another FP+ Question/Annual Passes/New Cast Member

    I don't know the answers to your questions, but the first thing that came to mind was whether you reside in Florida? If not, you won't qualify for the resident deal even if she's living here. Each person must provide proof that they are Florida residents. And, they are very strict about that...
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    Came across this article from an average guest

    Great! That's tomorrow. You still have to plan. Go ahead tell me what you'd to today with no planning or reservations or making fast passes prior to leaving? What if you had plans that fell through and time to go to a park. What would you do? And, we don't stay until midnight. We're early...
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    Came across this article from an average guest

    It's not that I expect to do what I want when I want, and I have no objection to standing in line. BUT, since FP+ went into effect, you could stand in reasonable lines of 40 minutes or less for most rides in a busy season. Exception would be the most popular new rides and those would be an hour...
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    Came across this article from an average guest

    Except these days one is FORCED to plan IF they want to do ANYTHING other than walk around or shop at WDW. So far, you don't need reservations for that. I live an hour away and have AP's. I'm fortunate in that I can go anytime I like, but I don't. Our AP's were a huge waste of money this year. I...
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    Soarin' OR Wilson Phillips-You Make The Call!

    Is nothing spontaneous any more? I hate it.
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    Advise needed from a loveable Ursula sized woman

    I used to weigh 334 at 5'6" tall. I had no issues with fitting on any ride at WDW. Seven Dwarves Mine Train didn't exist. Fast forward to today, 140 lbs. lighter and the ONLY ride I had an issue with was the stupid mine train. I fit, but it was an uncomfortable fit. Honestly, I don't think it's...
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    Lesson Learned: Don't try to be early on EMH morning

    This was the first I heard of this and I've been going to Disney for years. Thanks for the heads up, OP!
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    The Incredible message for my trip :)

    No. I don't think it's true. Even day trips need to be carefully planned well in advance. It's taken the fun out of Disney for me. You all can have it. I'm headed to Universal or other fun places from now on.
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    Still don't understand rehabs

    I don't know the dates it's been closed over the past year, but it seems as if this one is down quite a bit. Maybe it took a while to determine that the boats were the problem and then they had to come up with a solution. Then the solution has to be proven to be workable/acceptable, and then the...
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    Still don't understand rehabs

    Don't forget, too, they can't just go to the boat shop down the street to have new boats made, or call the amusement ride repairman to have the problem fixed. It takes time for parts to be manufactured, boats to be made, and/or engineering plans to be drawn up, etc. (depending on the type of...
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    First Ride at Magic Kingdom for 1st Timer!

    The classic Small World. You haven't been to Disney until you experience this one for yourself!
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    Can you be spontaneous at WDW?

    You can IF you don't care what you do. It's why we're giving up our annual passes after this year. We live nearby and have been going for years. Since FP+, lines have increased dramatically. You can't get near anything without a long wait--I'm talking over 40 minutes--unless it's a show, like...
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    PURE PICKLE - In-Laws Going Same Time (My "Secret" Trip)

    LOL! You obviously never met my family or my in-laws! Luckily, I was able to eventually stand up to them. DH, on the other hand, never did. I'm still resentful about that, but he has other great qualities (we've been married 40 years). My advice to the OP comes from experience. Not telling them...
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    How I Hate FastPass+

    First, let me say that I absolutely adore Disney. We're frequent guests--well, we used to be. We live an hour away and have annual passes that we will, sadly, not be renewing. I've only used it twice this year (2015). We went a few times in 2014 after FP+ went into effect. We usually avoid the...




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