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    WDW Commando Club

    That's basically what we did. We follow easywdw's plans in general, particularly for standby rides, and would grab fastpass as we go. We doubled up as much as possible and took advantage of the fact that barnstormer wasn't connected to the system. We had as many as 3 at a time! I will say...
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    WDW Commando Club

    Just found this thread and am enjoying reading it. I think I qualify - I have spreadsheets for hotels, discounts, meals and travel for a trip over a year away, and we aren't even sure we are going. But dang it if I'm not prepared when we decide! Before FP+ our record (hubby and I) for rides in...
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    Just got Free Dining for August 2015.

    I love the idea of saving one set of tickets for another trip. In the past this was fairly easy to do. My question is - how on earth do you "save" tickets now with magic bands? There is no longer a paper ticket to tuck into a wallet, you just trust that the magic band uses the right ticket for...
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    How to carry water into park...1st trip without stroller

    We've used a camelbak at Disney before - water reservoir sits on your back, so the weight (several pounds of water) didn't bother us. You can sip on it as needed. We put ice in the morning and it stayed pretty cold for most of the day; it's also fairly easy to refill (but takes a while - 2 L is...
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    The bag you take to the park..

    You can find sunscreen in stick form; that way it takes up less room in the bag and doesn't burst and coat everything inside. :) I also bring flavor packets for the water, since we carry water bottles. hand sanitizer would have been nice on our last trip.
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    Gluten Free in Disney Parks

    You'll be able to eat pretty much anywhere at Disney, as long as you let them know you have allergies. Some places have more options than others, and the options can change, so go into it with some flexibility. Email the special diets people 30 days in advance with your trip dates; they send...
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    45 minute layover in BWI

    I guess I'm the dissenting opinion - At BWI I wouldn't worry, it's fairly compact. I think you will be fine. A lot of our flights connect through there, and we fly southwest. Yes, they can use both terminals but they are not that long. The longer of the two has a people mover if you're really...
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    is it me, but I don't see the need for a hopper ticket?

    You can always go back to the same park later, unless there is a capacity closure and I don't know the rules for that. But you certainly don't need a hopper to do it.
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    Pop Century Opinions?

    Loved it. Very good value for the money - I would easily pay the extra $10/night to stay here over the All Stars, for sure. Pros: - busses seemed to be very quick rides (except for MK but that's the case anywhere) and we never had trouble getting on one - two food courts is nice (AoA is...
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    Spinoff of the Engagement Ring Thread

    Who the heck asks? "How much was your ring?"
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    How do I get over myself? Picture added in first post

    I would have chosen that ring myself, it is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love sapphire rings. :) Don't lie about where it is from. If you already have the good sense to realize that your relationship and financial stability as a new family are far more important than jewelry (and it sounds like you...
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    Detailed report on 4th (and more) FP+, including one day using 11 FPs

    Thanks for this. I'm looking at planning a trip for 12 people with very different interests soon, and I am banking on everyone being able to split up after the original 3 FP+s are gone. I'm hoping that we can do "group" stuff in the morning and then let everyone just take care of themselves...
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    Flabby, Fat & Lazy, Run A Race & Oopsy-Daisy! 2013 Wine & Dine 1/2 Marathon! COMPLETE

    Yay another Ariel race report! Obviously I'm way late to the party and haven't been on the boards in a while. You should totally start a blog!!! You would do a great job at it.
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    Best Gluten Free Resort

    Art of Animation! Chef Dan will take very good care of you. The first day we got there he came out and personally greeted all of us. We have five gluten free - severely sensitive- and one allergic to carrots. He explained everything and reassured us, made our food, and even came back to check...
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    Staying Healthy, Running Faster! Fitness Journal, CW!

    Yes, it's you!! :) I had forgotten about this lonely little thread since I started my blog. I'm glad you saw it and I hope it makes you feel good about all the hard work you put into your trip reports! Yes, pacing - I actually have been planning on using MacMillan's pace calculator...
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    January Exercise Challenge - First Things First!

    349/1400 Climbing back up there. Got a bug and had to sit out Wednesday. One run yesterday and another from today.
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    January Exercise Challenge - First Things First!

    January 4: 25 mins BB January 5: rest January 6: 25 mins strength/stability work on BodyBoard January 7: 31 mins running outside (cooooold, couldn't stand any longer!) Prev. total, 125 + adding 81 for 206/1400 Hopefully there will be more. It's been quite cold here (as well as many...
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    January Exercise Challenge - First Things First!

    Hi, I never got added the first time - could you please put me down for 1400 minutes? Currently I'm at Jan 1: 40 mins running outside Jan 2: 60 mins downhill ski Jan 3: resistance band training, 25 mins for a total of 125 mins. We got tons of snow! Temps have been in the negatives...
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    January Exercise Challenge - First Things First!

    I sat out December, but I"d like to be added again for January! Setting 1400 as a goal again, but I'm hoping I'll pass it. We'll see. Thanks! Go ahead and add 50 mins for today, so I'm currently at 50/1400.
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    Garmin Forerunner 620 Initial Impression…

    Awesome review, thanks for writing. I love my 110, and don't hope to replace it anytime soon, but still enjoy reading about other products.




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