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    Getting an earlier seat with a late ADR at 'Ohana

    We lucked into a 7pm ADR while actually on our trip. I just kept checking a few times a day in the weeks leading up to the trip. Then on Monday morning while on the trip, one popped up for Wednesday. I definitely think it was someone getting the reminder email from Disney Dining and canceling...
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    Last minute trip to the poly!

    I just returned from a week at the Polynesian. Other than some obvious signs (and sounds) of construction, I really didn't find it overly intrusive. Frankly, we expected worse. While we were there, the noise was occasional, not constant. Maybe it's because I live in an area of Washington DC...
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    Couple quick questions- first timer

    For a first-time, two day trip, I'd recommend both days at Magic Kingdom to allow a few re-rides, plenty of character interaction, parades, and shows. There will be more than enough to entertain you both days and will take some of the pressure off getting to everything you want to see. My...
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    Mickey mail - Flash Drive?

    Consider me a +1 in the group that booked with a bounce back (for a Feb 2015 trip) and received a flash drive. The light up green Mickey is pretty nifty. :thumbsup2
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    February 2015.....It's never too early!!!

    Semi-short notice trip February 1-8 just booked a few days ago - couldn't pass up the Come Back pin code. Staying at the Polynesian for the first time. Didn't plan on using the pool so figuring (hoping) the construction won't be overly obtrusive. It's been too long since the last WDW visit in...
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    October 2010 CANCELLED ADR Thread - Read 1st Post

    I'm canceling the following in a few minutes. Both are for 2 people: 'Ohana - October 18 at 5:20 pm The Plaza Restaurant - October 19 at 1:00 pm
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    Those who drive from Virginia...

    We live in northern Virginia. I totally get why people drive straight through, but we always stop. I think it just depends on your personal preference, habits, etc. We are always looking for the most relaxing vacation possible. After trying several different methods, decided the easiest way to...
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    Merrell tennis shoes - which ones are best?

    Here's another vote for the Moab Ventilators. Have worn them everywhere from hiking the Grand Canyon to WDW. The best lightweight shoe around for a slightly wide foot!
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    October 2010 CANCELLED ADR Thread - Read 1st Post

    Just cancelled: Kona Café Date: Wednesday10/20/2010 Time: 5:00 pm Party Size: 2 Guest(s)
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    For those folks driving!

    I live in the DC area....Which direction to go around the Beltway (495) really depends on the accidents/road work/whatever is going on at that particular time. My recommendation is to start checking the traffic when you are about 15-20 miles away from having to make your decision of which way to...
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    Summer Nightastic LIVE

    Very cool. Thanks for the heads up!
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    Do you ever get lost when driving at WDW?

    We seem to get lost every time we are leaving to drive home. I guess the car can sense we don't actually want to leave! But actually, the signs to exit aren't nearly as well-marked as the ones directing you in towards the resort areas.
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    Fantasmic In September

    This discussion reminds me of a night on our trip in April when were on the boat headed from Epcot to DHS at 8pm, not planning to see the 8:30 Fantasmic. But there was a family on the boat that really thought they were going to make it. They kids were flipping out, the parents were berating the...
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    The ALL NEW Disney's Contemporary Resort & Bay Lake Tower FAQ with PICs! (FEB 2010)

    I've never had to use this (have not had any trouble with AC in CR) so I have no idea if it works, but here is what was posted earlier this year: << -Push "Power" button and down arrow at the same time -LCD screen should now read "BP" (you are now in bypass mode) -Use up/down arrows to...
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    June comes before August & the APs will still be valid! I think we're done here!

    So they have the High School Musical stage in front of the hat all the time now? When we were there in April they were moving it in and out for the performance. We cringed every time we heard the music/singing starting again. Like the hat or not, it has to be better than HSM!
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    What rides are the same at FL and CA

    This thread reminds me of something I've meant to ask on these boards. I always wondered why the Matterhorn wasn't built at MK in WDW. It was always a DL staple growing up.
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    The ALL NEW Disney's Contemporary Resort & Bay Lake Tower FAQ with PICs! (FEB 2010)

    I saw a lot of people doing this when we were there in April. It looked like a plastic cover could be placed on the paper plates to take up to the room (or wherever, I suppose.) They have plastic utensils, napkins, etc. you can take with you, as well.
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    Official june 2010 thread!

    Just decided to do a last minute, quick trip, June 4-7 at CR to see MSEP and taken in SWW. Going to use ME for the first time. A little nervous about handing over control of transportation to and from airport, but seems like such a great perk!
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    New AK Fastpasses!

    When I was there April 15 that is what they looked like.
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    Hollywood Studios - Love it or Leave it?

    I'm really torn on HS. Some of the attractions are awesome, but for some reason, I tend to struggle with the flow of the park. I've also had really bad luck when there with RnR. Several times it's been stopped due to maintenance issues and I've had a delay when I was on it also. Now that I've...
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