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  1. rowanb73

    Tron roller coaster @MK?

    Holy crud, folks. Do you really need to concoct reasons to be upset about an exciting new attraction? If Disney does announce this, then don't you think they'll figure out a way to avoid visual intrusion with other parts of the park? It's kinda what they do better than any other theme park. We...
  2. rowanb73

    Pictures From My Family's First EPCOT Center Visit (1983)

    I'm jealous that I can't write a trip report for last weekend's celebration of Epcot's 30th birthday (well, I could, but since I didn't actually go I didn't think it would be in good form to start my disboards posting career off with a lie), but I did recently unearth pictures from my family's...
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    Kingdom Camera Rentals- My Experience

    Excellent. I've also just recently heard about the local lens rental places and am eager to give them a shot, so your review is very timely. It's reassuring to hear that this seems like a well-run organization. How did your shooting go?
  4. rowanb73

    Kingdom Camera Rentals?

    That stinks to lose the DSLR in Disney World. That's happened to me twice this year, though once was my fault for not having either of my two backup batteries properly charged on the first day in town. I have a video camera that can shoot reasonable still pictures in good lighting, so that got...
  5. rowanb73

    Visa Meet and Greet

    Just did this with some friends who had a Disney Visa and it worked great. While others waited in 35-45 minute lines for the normal Character Spot, we went to the Visa meet and waited less than five minutes. We saw Mickey and Pluto and since there wasn't a huge line, my friends' kids had some...
  6. rowanb73

    November 9-11 Pure Panic over Crowd Levels

    I've been in the parks during 9 or 10 crowd level days and things are manageable. Arrive early and get your Toy Story or Soarin FASTPASSES right away, then see the other headliner attractions before crowds build up in the later morning. Shop or sit in something like Carousel of Progress while...
  7. rowanb73

    First Time - Trip Approaching - Need Help Please

    If your family are early risers, then get to the parks 20-30 minutes before the scheduled opening time each day (sometimes you'll be admitted early + you'll always enjoy small crowds for at least the first hour the park is open), then return to the hotel to use the pool, nap, or just freshen up...
  8. rowanb73

    Backstage Magic October 2012

    I'm going on this trip at the end of the month, so I look forward to reading reports from the folks going mid-October. Can't wait (for the trip or the trip reports)!
  9. rowanb73

    Fantasmic Dining Package

    I did this in March eating at the Brown Derby. The show package is expensive and you can get into the show without it, but I'm glad that we did. The biggest advantages for my us were not having to arrive early to get to the show and you are seated near the exit, which make the mass exodus after...
  10. rowanb73

    1900 Park Fare stepsisters

    I ate at 1900 Park Fare during the night of the first MNSSHP this year and both step sisters and Lady Tremaine (sp?), along with Cinderella and Prince Charming were present. We then watched the Hallowishes from the Grand Floridian (though I'd recommend another location for that, since even...
  11. rowanb73

    Our ADR's..help me get excited!

    I haven't eaten at some of these restaurants, but I'd be excited! The first thing that stood out is that you've worked your way into private viewings for Illuminations and Wishes, which is great. Your ADR for Rose and Crown should be perfect, since you may have a little extra wait to get an...
  12. rowanb73

    Biergarten vs San Angel Inn

    Both are pleasant places to eat, but for very different reasons. I assume you've looked at the menus and would be comfortable eating in either places. The German buffet at Biergarten is not light (good Bavarian food never is), but for me (a meat eater) I found some of the better buffet food...




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