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  1. Auntie D

    Kali River Rapids

    I am convinced that water comes up from under the seats on that one. Have taken to packing spare shorts and undies for Animal Kingdom days, and ride Kali as many times as I want to ride, then go change and move on.
  2. Auntie D

    Jedi Training

    I would definitely head straight for Jedi Training sign ups. We have done it twice. The first time, we arrived just before park opening, went straight there and by the time we got to the front of the line, there were few shows left with openings. The second time, we were about 4 people from the...
  3. Auntie D

    Flame Tree BBQ or Tusker House for early lunch?

    We love Flame Tree. It was closed during our last visit, so we finally made it to Tusker House (we've had reservations before and then cancelled it mid trip). We loved Tusker House! We had a 10:30 reservation, and it seemed like we had primarily breakfast foods, and they were fantastic! Our...
  4. Auntie D

    The Safari at AK

    I was in the same boat debating Everest on our last trip and decided to go for it. I LOVE it, let the nephews talk us into riding 10 times in one day!
  5. Auntie D

    Pirates & Pals Cruise

    We did it in November and March. Both times we were on the far side of the boat for the fireworks and both times, the views were fantastic. It seemed like there were plenty of snacks, in volume and variety for all, the Pirates were entertaining and seeing Wishes from a the lake was fabulous...
  6. Auntie D

    Anyone do Pirates and Pals recently?

    We did it earlier this month, and that sounds about right. I think we had to be there at 7:45 and Wishes started at 9:00.
  7. Auntie D

    Jedi Training photo

    You'll get a special photo pass card with pictures of all the young Jedis in your child's session, including the individual battles with Darth Vader. There are no posed photo ops.
  8. Auntie D

    Are you a WDW night owl?

    Earlier this month, our arrival day coincided with a 1am park closing and evening extra magic hours, which meant at 3am closing time for us. It worked out great! My sister and crew got to their room at our resort about 9pm. We walked into the Magic Kingdom just as the Electrical Parade was...
  9. Auntie D

    Talk to me about carrying a DSLR around in parks!

    I carry mine with me all the time in the parks. Most of the time, I carry it across my body so it's handy and ready when I need it. I do also carry a backpack, and for some rides (Splash Mountain, Kali, Soarin, and a few others) I put it in the bag. I don't find it to be troublesome to carry...
  10. Auntie D

    How old to ride EE?

    I just got back from a trip with my nephews, one just turned 6 on Monday and the other is 6.5. They were so excited to try it out, and loved it so much, we ended up riding 3 times in a row in the morning and 7 (SEVEN!) times in a row in the hour before the park closed that night. I had never...
  11. Auntie D

    AoA or CSR?

    We love CSR! The rooms are spacious, even when parking a stroller or mom's scooter, we had plenty of room. The grounds are beautiful and the staff has always been very friendly to us. I feel like people talk about the multiple bus stops as being a disadvantage. I tend to think it's pretty...
  12. Auntie D

    Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

    I would rank it closer to the Barnstormer than Big Thunder or Splash Mountain. It's a much smoother ride than Big Thunder.
  13. Auntie D

    Less crowded places on Thanksgiving / Black Friday?

    We were there that time frame in 2014. We got in on the day before Thanksgiving.we slept late and then had lunch at Mickeys Backyard BBQ, which had a special Thanksgiving menu...it was a great time. After lunch, we went to Epcot and it didn't feel crazy busy. We never felt like t was crazy...
  14. Auntie D

    Coronado or Caribbean Beach?

    We struggled with the same options for our last trip. We had stayed at CSR on our previous trips. We booked a split stay for AoA and CSR, then decided we didn't want to do a split stay and couldn't get the extra dates at CSR, so booked CBR. We thought it would be ok to check out a different...
  15. Auntie D

    Wetness Level of Splash Mountain

    We were just there earlier this month and rode it about a dozen times. It seems like there was a better chance of staying dry after the big drop if you were in the back. Having said that, if there was a smaller child in the front, or if the adults in front ducked, then the next row got the big...
  16. Auntie D

    Standby for Candlelight Processional changed!

    We did the dining package tonight. The line was to the left when facing the stage...toward Japan.
  17. Auntie D

    MVMCP - Fairy Dust 11/30

    It doesn't look like it.
  18. Auntie D

    MVMCP - Fairy Dust 11/30

    We are here now and have one extra ticket for the MVMCP on 11/30 that we would love to give to someone who could make it to the party. The first person to PM me gets it.
  19. Auntie D

    Comfort on Snow Whites Mine Train for Larger Guests

    Thank you for sharing!! Very much!
  20. Auntie D

    Need advice on Comfortable Sandals (not flip flops)

    I'll second this! I love my Chacos! The have a very sturdy sole, and the webbing comes in a variety of colors and styles. I have done a day at MK and Epcot in them and was not sorry. They are also quick drying so you don't have to worry about soggy shoes on water rides or in the rain. The...




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