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    gatorland or airboat?

    If you want something a little different that isn't horribly far from Disney, there are EcoSafari rides at Forever Florida that are amazing. http://www.foreverflorida.com/ When I went down there a few years ago, it was amazing how much wildlife (and yes, including gators) I saw out there, and...
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    Might have to use a scooter this trip- any advice?

    We just got back in December with a gal who had to use a scooter for medical reasons. Each ride is different, so when in doubt, ask a CM. For some rides you will drive the scooter in the normal lines. In some cases, there will be marked a wheelchair entrance or you will be asked to use the fast...
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    better option for 3 yr old

    The million dollar question--will your son be fully potty trained and able to take himself to the potty unassisted/unasked? We took our toddler on a cruise for her second birthday, and she loved it. She really enjoyed being in Small World Nursery. We showed her the Oceaneer's Club/Oceaneer's...
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    touringplans.com, anyone ever use them?

    Loved using both the custom touring plans and the Lines app. It was great for figuring out how to avoid crowds with one group that had a toddler and another group with limited ability to stand but wanted to do the thrill rides. Will certainly be renewing this one every year we plan to go down...
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    "Sole" Searching - Shoe Advice

    For me, the weight of shoes makes it problematic on my lower back. This past trip, I found a pair of Sketchers "Go Walk" shoes, and it was the first trip I wasn't in pain. There's different styles that fit differently, so you will want to try on several different styles to see what works best...
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    Help me pick a new restaurant

    If you haven't tried Kouzzina, that would be a unique option (and then you could wander around the Boardwalk at night for a nice adult activity).
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    Advice needed: Food allergies testing results

    When I went through the "experience" of a scratch test back in the early 80s, I tested positive to just about everything. Learning from experience, I only have a few major allergies, but I'm guessing that my reaction was so severe to those particular allergens that you could have put water on my...
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    What's Good at the Contempo Cafe?

    My husband and I ate there last year and really enjoyed the Marinated Beef Flatbread for lunch. We each got one, but it is big enough that a couple of light eaters could split it (or split one of those and get a salad to split as well).
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    so what do you wish you could get on board (like dole whip)

    Good to know. Last time was our first cruise, so no CC reception for us. :)
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    Questions about Figment/Imagination area for toddler

    At the end of the ride, there's a fake "explosion"-like sound (with light and noise) and a puff of air, and near the beginning of the ride, there's a loud train-like sound and puff of air. My toddler did fine with the train, but was pretty unnerved about the scene at the end. Philharmagic is a...
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    Question for Catholic Cruisers

    On the 7-day Fantasy cruise we did last May, there was an "Interdenominational Service" on Sunday and Jewish Sabbath on Friday. From what I've heard, that's more the norm than lots of very specific religious services.
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    Best counter service breakfast?

    We did brunch at Art of Animation on our last trip, and the selection there was impressive.
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    Official Castaway Cay 5K Thread

    We were able to drop our toddler off at Small World Nursery before we ran the 5K. For the older kids, on-ship youth activities aren't listed open during the day (according to the Navigator I have in front of me, they were open 4:30-midnight on CC day). That being said, on the insert, the...
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    so what do you wish you could get on board (like dole whip)

    Goldfish crackers and rice krispie treats. Thankfully we had been warned before we got on board that you couldn't get those, so I was able to pack them for the toddler. Oh, and about 5 days into a 7-day cruise, really wanted a good assortment of cold meds--you know, the stuff that you have to...
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    Eastern Caribbean Fantasy Oct. 5, 2013

    Hi Everyone, Sorry to be late coming to the party, but better late than never, right? My husband, DD3 (well, 2.5 right now, but 3 at cruise), went on this same itinerary in May 2012, and we liked it so much that we've kidnapped large portions of our biofamily to come along with us all. In...
  16. J

    By train, plane, or automobile?

    45 minutes to the AutoTrain, and then let them do all the work overnight while we sleep. Next morning, get up, get the car, and then 45 minutes to the parks.
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    Kid sized utensils??

    Here's a comparison of the toddler and adult spoons at Cabanas.
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    Kid sized utensils??

    On the Fantasy, they had toddler-size spoons at Cabanas (they were hiding over near the dessert area). We brought our own from home, but I did hear mention they had them in the dining rooms if we had wanted to use them. The big challenge with them for us was that the handles were fairly thin...
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    Need an idea for Dinner

    If you're looking for something that will appeal to the kids, something like T-Rex or Rainforest Cafe at DTD might work well. If you're looking for something that the whole family will enjoy, I'd go with Whispering Canyon (WL), O'hana (Poly), or Boma (AKL). You mentioned that you're in the...
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    Orange Bird merchandise

    I got an Orange Bird antenna topper when I was down there in December. When the snow melts off of him, I'll try to remember to snap a picture. (Yeah, the irony isn't lost on me...) ETA: Oh, and you can get the antenna topper pretty much anywhere, but I got it at MouseGear.




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