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  1. Dannek

    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    I just returned from a week a the Yacht Club on Sunday. The globe in the lobby hadn't been returned as of the day I left (two days ago from this post). But I have some additional information on the status of the globe. I was commenting on the missing globe to my girlfriend the day that we...
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    Does mousekeeping get to keep leftover food, detergent, etc.?

    I'm not sure but I have a story that's related. On my trip last fall I was staying at the AKL as it's a favorite of ours. My girlfriend and I always make sure to make eye contact with any mousekeeper that we see in the hallways and to say hello, have a great day, etc. Well one day we are...
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    Best credit card rewards?

    Both myself and my girlfriend have the Sallie Mae Mastercard. Unfortunately it's no longer being issued. As we don't spend enough on groceries to make the Blue Cash Preferred pay off, we use the SM Mastercard and we get: 5% cash back on groceries up to $500 ($250. each) per month. 5% cash back...
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    What's good at Artist Pointe?

    Without a doubt, one of our must do's on each overnight trip to the world. They have a nice selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. But alas, we have fallen in love with a few items and will get them almost every time we go there. First, the Portobello Mushroom soup... So so...
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    Walt Disney World® Resort Boring Menorahs

    You can convert, but just don't do it for the jokes...:D (referencing a Seinfeld episode)
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    Visiting AK Lodge?

    The tour that you are referring to is the Wanyama Safari. It is a tour that includes a ride around all of the savannah's in an open back truck, along with two guides, and then finishes up with dinner at Jiko, the signature restaurant at the AKL. I don't know if it's limited to guests at the...
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    New Here- Considering Solo Trip :)

    I agree with those who posted above me. By all means, go and have the time of your life..:) I'll share a quick story... I once met a guy who was about 14 years older than me at a local restaurant bar. We became great friends. He was a hippy in the 60's and became very successful in the...
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    Cutting cable = Saved me $1200 per year

    Move to an area that has Google Fiber...:) It won't save you money, but at something like $70.00 per month for 1 gigabit symmetrical upload and download speeds, it is the greatest value in the USA for internet access. No cable company can come close to that price for that speed. It's future...
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    Easiest Credit Card to Get?

    As a few others have mentioned, she should establish a relationship with a local bank by opening a checking and savings account. Direct deposit of her paycheck, if possible, into the checking account will help as well. Then ask the bank about credit card options. The will most likely be willing...
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    Monorail accident

    I think that when it comes to the monorail, Disney needs to think outside of the box and make the monorail a win-win for themselves and the guests. How?? Here's what I'd love to see... With the monorail originally being designed as a futuristic method of transportation that has now become...
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    Single Parent Meets

    This is completely off topic, but I absolutely love you name...:) It brought a smile to my face, as you always knew it was going to be a stellar night when the band opened with "ChinaRider"... Peace..:)
  12. Dannek

    2008 Honda Civic LX

    But it's definitely one of those "your mileage may vary" instances. My girlfriend happens to have a 2008 Honda Civic LX. I offer to replace it and she flat out refuses, she loves her little car, as she calls it. She has had it since it was new. She has had no problems with the car at all...
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    Tables in Wonderland

    Sometimes I think that Disney doesn't link the cards to our MyMagic Accounts because they know that most of us will forget to use it from time to time..:) Taking my tinfoil hat off..lol, I now make it a point to pull out my card as soon as I sit down at the table (or bar) and leave it sitting on...
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    Narcoosee's vs. California Grill?

    You really can't go wrong as they're both great restaurants. Cali grill has their signature fillet, as you mentioned, as well as other fine entree's, and the flatbreads (try the lamb one) are great as well. If you can't see wishes from your table, there are three observation decks that you can...
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    Who has the best soup?

    As someone mentioned earlier, the Portabello Mushroom soup at Artist Point is awesome, and we love dipping the fresh bread that they give you in it. I always joke with my girlfriend that we can just stop by one day for two bowls of the Portabello Mushroom soup each and dessert..:) The Lobster...
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    Mouse keeping tipping

    It's entirely up to you. We usually leave a dollar each day on each pillow (the two we use, not on each of the eight or so they have in the rooms..lol) when we leave for the parks, and leave a five dollar bill on each pillow (again the two we use) on checkout day. But if you stay DVC for cash...
  17. Dannek

    Movies by the pool at the resort...

    It depends on the resort. For example at the AKL, the movie is shown behind the pool area. You can still swim after the movie starts, and the pool bar is still open as well. But you won't have a great view of the screen from the pool, and a side view from the pool bar. At Yacht and Beach...
  18. Dannek

    Animal Kingdom Lodge w/ Arusha View

    The AKL is our favorite resort from a purely resort standpoint. If you don't want to deal with elevators, the lobby is on the third floor, so ask for a third floor room. The Arusha savanna is the one directly behind the lobby at the AKL. As the trainers put food (browse) at feeding areas...
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    If money was no object...

    This pretty much describes my situation exactly. As we stay onsite several times each year, we like to rotate between the Deluxe resorts that we enjoy the most. Each has it's own reasons, Yacht Club for decor and location to Epcot, HS and the Boardwalk. AKL as my girlfriend (and I) love the...
  20. Dannek

    Anyone ever spend a day just touring the resorts?

    This. We always spend a day involving a nice lunch touring the deluxe resorts during the Christmas Holidays each year. The resort monorail and the boat to the Wilderness Lodge makes it so easy and with a nice lunch thrown in it can take a good part of the day after a nice breakfast. After the...




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