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  1. samsteele

    Disney's ALL-STAR SPORTS RESORT Information & Questions

    I've also done this many times but have found over the past few years I've had little to no luck. My big problem is a flight that arrives later in the day. The later you arrive eg after 6pm, the fewer options or no options for room change may be available. I've also found front desk CMs are not...
  2. samsteele

    Retirement / Pension Questions

    I'm curious why one would ask CRA to make monthly deductions. Why not keep track of your income, invest in even short term GICs, and then pay your quarterly tax installments. You need to have the most accurate estimate of your annual income as possible to decide if you actually need to make all...
  3. samsteele

    In Praise of Quieter Restaurants —help me with the list!

    Sanaa is usually quiet especially at opening. Also inside seating at Spice Road Table.
  4. samsteele

    Can anyone remember?

    I had a really great strip steak at Kona approx 10 years ago and wondered if that might be it. At that time, Kona was a hidden gem with about 3 or 4 excellent items that developed a following. It was a New York Strip with molasses-bacon butter. One of the better strip steaks I've had on...
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    Canadian cell phones

    I've also found Disney wifi adequate. Not great but adequate. My carrier simplyconnect is folding in 6 months as hasn't been able to secure access to 5G. We are being directed to another Rogers discount carrier Red Wireless. Their website is bare bones so I'll need to call and get some info on...
  6. samsteele

    Child Severely Injured on Disney Resort Property - what would you do?

    If the DVC property was in the state of Florida, call a Florida lawyer with a 1-800 number that provides a free consultation. Call more than one lawyer. Get some basic information esp re limitation periods. Find out how long your son has to bring his claim. Find out what obligations and steps...
  7. samsteele

    Which rides are often down / unreliable at park opening?

    That was my strategy as well. It worked out well esp stopping at smugglers run then quick walk over to Rise and it was usually up and running by then. I would add the following problematic rides: Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder, Test Track, Remy, Frozen and Navi River Journey.
  8. samsteele

    Disney Dining Plan Quick Service vs. Table Service

    I also have the QS dining plan for my Sept trip at AS Movies. I've always had the regular TS free dining plan in years past and always paid for the upgrade from QS to TS. In the past, I could use my unused QS credits at Food & Wine but don't think that's possible this year. Re the upgrade to TS...
  9. samsteele

    I must be crazy……AUGUST?!?!

    I've been visiting WDW a month later in early September for 5+ yrs now and agree with many of the previous tips. A cooling towel, small rechargeable fan or neckfan, electrolytes whether NUUN or chewable like Clif Shot Bloks or another brand, carrying a water bottle and making a point to drink...
  10. samsteele

    NEXUS fee to rise significantly

    I don't have NEXUS and a big reason why is I believed the in person interview was in Toronto or Ottawa. That's a big drive and time commitment for me. However, I checked out the OP's link and it looks like the interview can be done at the Thousand Islands Bridge crossing. That's a much easier...
  11. samsteele

    Sample source

    My email arrived around 2pm and didn't see it until 3:30pm. Got 12 samples so surprisingly good result. At least another 4 were sold out by that time. I tried a different strategy with the questionnaires this time. Instead of checking name brands used, I mostly just checked store brands and...
  12. samsteele

    Studio

    The Tuesday show does feel better. Adding one or two new personalities may help. But as a long time viewer, the elephant in the room is the loss of the big three who were so comfortable with their friendship and shared experience they could joke, be naughty, and risque to a level that was...
  13. samsteele

    A Rant

    I had close friends ask me for advice and tips which they completely rejected. Instead of staying onsite in a Disney or Universal property, they rented a condo for a week with its own mini waterslides and a lazy river. They never ever rope dropped even once. They made one ADR then didn't show up...
  14. samsteele

    Space 220 Lounge grace period

    Agree that it's definitely doable. I walked it in less than 20 mins during the F&W festival. I had an overlapping ADR between Space 220 lounge and the new Shiki-Sai (old Tokyo Dining). I enjoyed a beer and the atmosphere/screens at Space 220 lounge then dashed off for my Shiki-Sai ADR. Wish I...
  15. samsteele

    Porter to start flights to Orlando

    Yes. My Dad flew from YYZ to MCO in January and 7+ hour delay departing YYZ. Told a safety issue with plane. Guests deplaning from late YYZ arrival told him 'one toilet was cold' on their flight so that bathroom was taken out of service. Fixing the heating in the toilet combined with very late...
  16. samsteele

    If you are prioritizing "experience" over food quality, which are your top spots in each park?

    Experience for kids key and not food quality: MK: try Pinocchio Village Haus quick service and sit near the window overlooking Small World. Less $ than other choices; HS: Sci-Fi top unless very young children who would be scared by old movie clips; Epcot: Coral Reef followed by Biergarten; AK...
  17. samsteele

    Jaleo: An Appreciation

    Had a great experience last Sept with the Orlando Magical Dining promotion. Think $40 for 3 course meal. Choices restricted but excellent meal. If you're at WDW from mid August to Oct 1 check out the promotion. Only downside to Jaleo that night were wild kids near my table climbing up and...
  18. samsteele

    2-Hour Layover in Pearson going to Orlando- Enough Time?

    Hoping someone with more experience with the domestic to international in Terminal 3 can chime in. I'd be comfortable with approx 2 hr layover in Terminal 3 WestJet to WestJet in May. If first flight running late, may be a WestJet rep waiting at the gate to shepherd you and other MCO...
  19. samsteele

    2-Hour Layover in Pearson going to Orlando- Enough Time?

    Think we need to know the date you fly. Not the exact day but generally early, middle or late 'month of . . .". I haven't done that layover from Edmonton to Pearson so I'm no help there. Generally, very early morning flights out of Pearson often fly on time without delay. Generally. Will depend...
  20. samsteele

    Our worst day at WDW in 16 years...

    I had luck grabbing GoTG vq for 1 pm drop at the Florida Blue lounge in old Marrakesh restaurant in Morocco Pavilion. Think you can get a free pass for the lounge either on MDE or by googling Florida Blue medicare. This was in Sept so clearly very different crowd level and demand than March...




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