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  1. J

    Just for fun poll: Do your kids still play with their droids?

    our BB unit: KYLO-10 has been inactive for a few weeks. Lasted about a week before daughter put him on a shelf.
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    "Official" 2019 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: Oh-So-Jolly Holiday Celebration

    I really, really hope not. But I suspect you are right. :(
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    SHADES OF GREEN at Walt Disney World Resort Information & Questions

    We were there last week and it was 100% ID check to get on the bus, 100% check at the gate. Guard came onto the bus and walked the aisle, it was very quick. Maybe 3 minutes.
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    Disney World Universal Split Trip

    CanuckHockeyDad, Jahend08: Hagrids is the new roller coaster and it is NOT included in Express Passes. I've read in other forums that UO may wait a year or more before adding a new ride to the EP system so plan accordingly. Some notes: 1) Hagrids is in Hogsmead (Islands of Adventure). The...
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    Disney World Universal Split Trip

    We just got back from our first split UO/WDW trip. We did 3 days UO (1st visit) and then 4 days WDW (4th visit). Like you, we stayed at a cheap hotel and then moved to UO onsite hotel (Portofino) for express passes. Some thoughts: 1) It is very easy to get your Express Passes from the hotel...
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    PhotoPass+

    #1 - 7 was my experience as well. I would add a couple of comments: a) Early in our vacation, there were times that I spent most of the 'event' (Ex: Finding Nemo at AK) trying to catch the perfect photo and so I wasn't able to just sit back and enjoy the show. Using a camera puts an emotional...
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    Anyone have tips on how to limit souvenirs?

    When our daughter (4yrs) sees something that she wants, she is allowed to 'put it on the list'. 1. She'll see some random $2 item and ask for it, and we simply say "ok, we'll put it on the (birthday/Chirstmas/etc) list!" She may walk down a toy aisle and point out a dozen things. 2...
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    ****Fairy Godmailer List Part II***** (AKA: FGM)

    Received our FGM postcards this week. Great little treat to get the family excited about our upcoming trip. Thanks judypriv!
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    Items in a Back Pack

    Waterbottle / juicecup / capri-sun Maybe an autograph book and fat marker sunglasses / hat something for them to be entertained with while waiting in line ziplocs to organize and to put dirty stuff in (wet clothes, half-eaten suckers, etc) a pill bottle with quarters and pennies for the...
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    military discount on tickets?

    Visit the Shades of Green website and you can see all the options. You can purchase 4 day park hopper tickets for $156, and Magic My Way tickets for about 6% discount. Or you can buy regular tickets. http://www.shadesofgreen.org/ATT.htm I would point out that a regular 4 day disney...
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    Belle redesign in parks

    My four year old pointed out that the bottom picture wasn't Belle because she wasn't wearing a crown. She didn't say a thing about the dress itself.
  12. J

    Arrival day - Which park???

    Thanks for the pointers!
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    active kids at table

    For my own daughter, it's very easy for her to get in a feedback loop on the DS/leapster. She gets 'stuck' on a level, gets stressed, which means she's even more likely to get stuck, which means more stress, etc etc until she's *completely* wound up and frustrated. Not how I want her to be...
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    Arrival day - Which park???

    We are arriving on a Saturday (Feb 23) and we're in the same situation. Our current plan is to visit Animal Kingdom. 1. That Saturday is the end of President's Day week, so it's a high(er) crowd day vs the rest of the week. 2. It's also the last day of extended hours. AK is open until...
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    touringplans.com, anyone ever use them?

    Well you convinced me. Going to subscribe at lunch. I like to think of myself as 'prudent' with my money, so I wasn't going to bother with paying for touring plans (or anything, really) when I could do most of the research for free using easywdw and this (fantastic) forum. But then I...
  16. J

    Advice on friend demanding others help with childcare needed

    She's not treating you like a friend, she's treating you like an employee. So if you want to work (for no money :) ) on your vacation, bring her.
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    ****Fairy Godmailer List Part II***** (AKA: FGM)

    Judy, Sent you a PM with a request. :) For all: We will be in the parks FEB 24th - MAR 1 and would be happy to send out 5 postcards. Please PM me if I can help.
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    Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom cards

    Can anyone suggest a good link to read up on this card game? I'm half-afraid I'll enjoy this more than my kids do...
  19. J

    Is Pin Trading still done??

    Well...pretty obvious once you explain it! Thanks. :)
  20. J

    Home. Security tag still on sweatshirt

    I hope you didn't have your phone hooked up to the car speakers with bluetooth!




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