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  1. beachcomber701

    Official August 2009 thread!

    We'll be there August 22-29!! Second trip this year!! :woohoo: Staying offsite.
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    We just returned -- My Dreams Came True!

    What a beautiful, magical story!!! A wonderful memory of the life you will begin together!!! I was brought to tears just reading your post!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!pixiedust:
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    We leave in less than 48 hours!!!

    I'm excited for your family and us too!! I hope you have a GREAT trip--of course you will, after all, it's Disney World!!!!! We leave @ 8 a.m. tomorrow morning!!!! :drive: Can't wait to get there again this year!!!!! :banana: :banana:
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    Official Feb. 2009 who else? Now with a compiled list.

    We'll be there February 7-15!!! Can't wait to get out of cold weather. Has been 50 weeks since we were last there which is too long!!!! Wearing LGMH, please say "hello" if you see us!!:cool1:
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    Gatlinburg Rentals?

    Actually, the first part of November is a really good time to visit. The peak of color in the lower mountains usually occurs around the last week of October so the first week of November is still very colorful and the weather can be a bit nippy at night, (may need a jacket) but overall is quite...
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    Update -- Pigeon Forge/Gaitlinburg, TN - Just back!!!

    Biltmore House also has summer evening concerts in case you're interested. August 9th--REO Speedwagon, August 15th--Beach Boys. There are other bands listed on their site. If you're up for a scenic, but longer drive to Asheville, you can get on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC and drive...
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    Let's make a "Firsts-Timers" Master Tip Sheet!

    My most important tip for first-timers is: Be at the park when it first opens! You can get so much more done in less time first thing in the morning. :goodvibes
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    OT- Blueridge Parkway in July

    If you are staying in Pigeon Forge for a few days, I assume you're starting the Blue Ridge Parkway at its beginning in Cherokee, NC, right? There are many things to do in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area of the Smokies. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a wonderful drive where you can see log...
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    Update -- Pigeon Forge/Gaitlinburg, TN - Just back!!!

    Glad to hear you're coming to the Smokies!! If you need some other cabin sites, I have a bunch that we have stayed with. Like the other poster said, the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is fantastic!! We are going down there in two weeks to check out the wildflowers. Cades Cove is a wonderful...
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    Rental Cabins/houses in Pigeon Forge area

    Here are a few good sites to try. You can view the cabins' interiors as well as their ammenities. cabinfevervacations.com mountainchalets.com mountainlaurelchalets.com jacksonmountainhomes.com We have used Cabin Fever Vacations and Jackson Mtn. Homes in the past and found them to be...
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    Rental Cabins/houses in Pigeon Forge area

    We have stayed in many different cabins owned by different rental agencies. If I knew more about the amenities you need (pool table, hot tubs, privacy or not, etc.), I could probably recommend several. At some of the resorts, the cabins are within a few feet of each other. I don't know if this...
  12. beachcomber701

    How many more days until your trip to WDW?

    14 HOURS!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: We're staying at Cypress Pointe Villas for the first time. We usually stay at WL or FW homes, but no discount code this time!! :sad1:
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    OFFICIAL Pirate and Princess Party Thread! Tonight's the NIGHT!

    Well, my always-afraid-to-be-embarassed DH is dressing up for the party. At first he was hesitant, but after seeing some of the pictures from other posters, he has decided to dress in pirate gear complete with a gold loop earring!!pirate: I do believe he's even getting excited to dress up and...
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    How many more days until your trip to WDW?

    Five days til we leave, six days until we are at Disney!! We usually stay onsite, but unfortunately we didn't get a discount this time. :sad1: We're staying at Cypress Palm Villas for the first time. Looking forward to the PP&P on the 26th!! :banana: :banana:
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    The Official Who's Going In February 2008 List

    We'll be there February 22-March 2!! Doing our first Pirate and Princess Party on February 26th!! We'd love to meet other Dis members...if you're going to the party on the 26th or will be there during that time, PM me! :goodvibes
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    OFFICIAL Pirate and Princess Party Thread! Tonight's the NIGHT!

    We're going February 26. We're getting our costumes together right now. Looks like a lot of fun!!!!
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    Any good Seafood restaurants OUTSIDE WDW?

    For seafood outside Disney, we like Shells Restaurant. It is located at 3615 W. Vine St. in Kissimmee. Casual atmosphere, moderate prices, good food. They even have a website you can check out for their menu.
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    Who is your favorite/least favorite character?

    My favorite Disney character is Sebastian, of course! He's one cool crab! In the parks, my favorites are Chip and Dale. My least favorites are Stitch and Roger Rabbit.
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    Calling all experts...looking for fdbk on my itinerary

    I noticed you left out some of the bigger attractions which are more "thrill" type rides (Splash Mtn., BTMR, RNR, etc.). If it's due to your daughter's age, you can do a "baby swap" on those attractions. I wouldn't miss out on the Lights! Motor! Action! stunt show in the Studios though, your...
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    Top 3 "Most Missed" Attractions/Shows

    (1) I really miss Horizons! It was one of my favorite attractions. (2) World of Motion (3) Hunchback of Notre Dame--Great show, better than Beauty and the Beast. I really miss the original Journey Into Imagination, too. I wish they would bring it back. The new one is terrible...




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