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    Newbie Kind of.....

    Haven't visited this board since probably 2002 when my family was 'young'. Now we want to go back..... and need a refresher. If a family of 5 (4) adults and one teen were to go back and stay on site - what would be the best option - space wise and money? Would we be better staying off site...
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    Ticket questions (prices & hoppers)

    Be sure to check with Sears. We got our Hopper Passes here the last time and saved over $100. We also got complimentary breakfast passes for 4.
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    Desperate for a Certain WDW Hat! HELP

    I am looking for a hat for a child that looks like a dalmation dog - it's white with black spots and has ears. I have been to WDW in April and looked everywhere but couldn't find this hat. This little child found this hat in a garage sale 3 years ago and I swear hasn't taken it off her head...
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    Good Days Inn?

    I have to agree with the others. We just got back from Florida - we drove from Nova Scotia and stayed at a few Days along the way - hoping the next one would be better - it wasn't. The rooms all seem mouldy, smoky and very little maintenance is being done. In one location our friend ended up...
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    I need Daytona recomendations

    We stayed in Ormond Beach which is just up some from Daytona. We had 4 teenagers and 2 11 year olds. We stayed at the Econolodge and it was really nice. It was $70 a night but we had a kitchen living room bedroom and bath - all nice and clean. The hotel is right on the beach with a nice...
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    Driving Down From NS to Florida - some Tips

    Well as I mentioned before I survived! Here are some tips we used to drive down. We live about 2 hours from Halifax towards Moncton New Brunswick. We left here at 3 pm in the afternoon and drove to Bangor Maine arriving at approx. 7 pm. (remember we gained an hour crossing the border...
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    Drove From Halifax to Florida - JUST GOT BACK!

    Well everyone! WE MADE IT! Yes, we left on March 28th and just returned yesterday from sunny, glorious Florida! I will post a few tips once I get organized as I do have some stories to tell but Disney as usual did not let us down! Service was A-1. We stayed at the Carribean Beach and...
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    Kennedy Space Centre....Doable?

    First of all.... is it worth going to see? Our kids are 11 and 16. We are thinking of going on April 4 - the day of the launch. Is this a good time to go or is it not such a great idea given the crowds, the launch, etc? Or.... can we even get in? We are travelling from Palm Beach and...
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    The Dreaded Exchange Rate

    Well it's confession time! I've been posting for about 3 months now and I was the one right from the start who complained about the US dollar, the prices at Disney, Canadian Flights, etc...You name it, I complained and went on about it. And..........lo' and behold we leave next week for...
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    Ormond Beach/Daytona Beach??

    Can anyone tell me where they would suggest a family of 4 stay in the Ormond beach area? I read a post somewhere regarding this area and they said their family loved the beach and the pellicans etc. Can anyone help me out here? We're travelling down with another family of 6 and we want to...
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    Driving From Halifax Nova Scotia

    Hello... This is our first time driving down - leaving approx. 3 pm in the afternoon. Can anyone out there tell me where they have stopped along the way? SHould we stop at St. Stephen NB the first night or go right through to Bangor? We plan to pull off the highway each evening between 6-7...
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    Caribean Beach Resort Question

    Hi.... Our friends (family of 5) were wondering if it's possible to all stay in one room at the Caribean Beach resort? Are the rooms larger than those at the All Stars? And are there cots provided free of charge? Thanks Olivia
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    Sea World Questions...

    HI! I'm the one who complained about the Cdn. dollar, the price of flights etc.. etc., etc.. but... we're going and we're driving. (what a relief to finally make a decison!!!) We are planning to spend 4 nights at Disney and then go to Seaworld. Can a family do Seaworld in one day...
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    Flights to Florida

    Well I guess we've made our decision. We're driving to Florida! I checked again with my Travel Agent and with Air Transat from Halifax - Orlando (return) with taxes $699.00 each! for 4 people x 4 - well I think I can save a lot driving! This is very frustrating. I hear Air Canada is...
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    Flights to Florida

    Yes, I would be interested in some good deals on flights also. When I called my Travel Agent 2 weeks ago she said there was really nothing for Florida and rates were about $700 then! There has to be some better deals somewhere! Olivia 2000 - All Star Music
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    Refillable Mugs

    Hello.... can you use the refillable mugs at any resort? We stayed at All Star Music in 2000 and are looking at going to the CBR in April - Thanks Olivia
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    Which Is The Best Dinner Show?

    Ok - here's a question for all of you - If you had to choose one of the dinner shows at WDW - which one would you choose? We haven't been to any of these yet and have to make a choice - our kids are 11 and 16 - Hoop De Doo? Hawaiian Luau? Mickey's Backyard Barbecue.... Are there...
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    Car Rental Question

    Just some questions about car rental as I've never rented a car before. Our tentative plan is to go to Disney for 5-7 days and then rent a car. Is there anywhere at Disney to rent a car or would we have to get a taxi and go to a car rental agency from there? And.... as...
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    Pathetic Canadian Dollar!

    Well maybe I'm greedy, I don't know..... but I'm disappointed with the "big deal" offered for Canadians and the 1/2 price 7 day pass, etc. Let's face it... our dollar is dwindling every day and I would think that Disney would come up with a little more for us Canadians than a 1/2 price...
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    Any Savings When You Are A CAA Member?

    Just wondering - Someone told me that by being a CAA member that there are good deals for entrance tickets to the parks, etc. Can anyone confirm this? or....are there any advantages to being a CAA member and going to Disney?
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