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    Is the Castle tour line open for WWoHP ?

    I read that there are 2 lines for Hogwarts castle inside the Wizarding world of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure. The first is the rider line for lockers/Forbidden Journey line The second is a combined single rider only line (no bags) or Castle tour line i.e for those who don't want to...
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    Couldn't find poncho in local store

    I'm looking to buy some ponchos before we leave for WDW I checked a local Dollartree here in the Bay area yesterday, but they don't stock them. http://www.dollartree.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=poncho#details This indicates you have to buy a case, but I read in...
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    Can I make rope drop ?

    We're coming in on the redeye on Wed June 25 around 7:20am for our first trip to DW. Looking at easywdw for that day suggests MK or EP. We'd like to make rope drop but is that feasible for either park bearing in mind we're picking up a rental car from the airport and we need to use the vending...
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    Various questions about MK access

    We have a 9 day vacation to Florida coming up in June with a 6 and 12 year old and my wife and we're staying at Vistana Villages. We bought a package through Costco so we have to pick up the tickets at will call (6 day MYW and 3 day Universal). We're taking a red eye flight and will get on Wed...
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    Costco pizza pickup

    I know in Northern Cal, I can call the Costco food court and put in a phone order for pizza pickup. Has anyone tried this at any of the Costcos close to Disneyland ?
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    DL before Thanksgiving

    Haven't been to DL in a long time Looking to drive down to DL from the Bay area for a 3 day trip before Thanksgiving. Was looking to either drive down Sat Nov 17 and stay 3 days till Tue or drive on the Sunday and stay until the Wed Do you think DL will be busier than normal on that...
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    Staybridge and ART or Driving

    We're thinking of staying at the Staybridge on Manchester for Thanksgiving week for 3 days. Never stayed here before. Main reason being we wanted a kitchenette and the rate isn't too bad There will be 2 adults and 2 kids (5 and 10) More than likely we'll come back at lunchtime (use the pool...
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    Cheaper places to buy souvenirs outside the park ?

    I came back from a week's vacation at DL We never bought any souvenirs in the park They just seemed so expensive Before entering the park, we stopped off at Walmart and found a nice Disney section i.e pens, autograph books, mugs, magnets, postcards etc. Prices were good so we bought a lot...
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    Which days and times for Jedi academy

    I read the tips elsewhere about signs and dressing up and jumping up and down to get noticed to get picked In checking the disneyland website I see the times for Jedi academy as 10:30, 11:35, 12:40, 2:25, 3:30, 4:35 I have a 5 day PH which I'll use starting next Monday Is it best to always...
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    Exchanging voucher for tickets

    We're a family of 4 (2 adults and kids) We're coming into the Anaheim area next Sunday We have vouchers that we need to exchange for tickets We intend to go to the park on Monday Does the entire family need to be present to have the tickets printed or can I just stop by myself ? If I can...
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    Any links to busy dates/times of the year

    We'll be heading to DL for the week of June 12 through June 18 From reading a few threads it looks as though there are some new rides opening in DL so probably it'll be busier than normal Also from I gather, if conventions are in town, if schools out and if there are things going on like grad...
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    Driving from Bay area to DL resort

    We're heading down to DL on Sun June 12 We'll be driving and heading to one of the offsite hotels on Harbor Mapquest is suggesting taking the 5 down and taking exit 110A on Harbor From searching the forums, it seems as though 5 is the fastest way to go, but the traffic can be really bad...
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    Tropicana room recommendations

    Hi We're trying to decide on a few hotels for a trip to DL June 12 to June 18 This will be for 2 adults and 2 young kids Hojo is not available for those dates We're looking at a standard 2 bed room in the Tropicana I've not stayed here before and just wanted to check to see if any rooms are...
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    Best way to check for hotels with the entertainment rate

    I'm looking at the following hotels for June Hojo Fairfield Inn Candy Cane park Vue Inn I know Hojo has their own link to rates and dates using this card, and it gets periodically updated closer to the actual month http://www.hojoanaheim.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14 Is there an...
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    Hojo vs Fairefield Inn - June 13 - June 19

    We'll be heading to DL June 13 - June 19 and driving down from Northern California We were thinking of staying at either Hojo or the Fairfield Inn We'll have a car with us and 2 kids (with strollers) I've stayed at Hojo before but not Fairfield Inn and we're trying to decide between the two...
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    DL Thanksgiving weekend

    A friend of mine is heading to DL for Thanksgiving weekend I would imagine that this would be absolutely the busiest time of year, regardless of the 50th anniversary I can imagine it being incredibly crowded, tiring and probably not worth the hassle I've tried to talk her out of going but...
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    DL/DCA (Oct 23rd - Oct 28th). Hints and tips

    We spent the last five days (Sun Oct 23rd through Fri Oct 28th) at Disneyland and DCA. We planned in advance and consequently our trip was very enjoyable Some hints and tips follow Rides - We always made an effort to get to the park before opening and head straight to Fantasyland, since...
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    Early entry - Which rides ?

    Hi, Sorry for these newbie questions 1) But which lands and which rides are open for early entry ? From what I gather it's everything in Fantasyland, but I'm not really sure 2) Also I guess it allows you entry one hour prior to normal opening hours, so for next week, would you suggest...
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    Any AAA discounts at restaurants other than Plaza Inn or GK ?

    Hi, From what I've read I can get a 10% discount if I'm a AAA member at the Plaza Inn and at Goofys Kitchen ? I don't have an annual pass, but I do have a AAA card. Are there any other eating places in DL or DCA besides the two places I mentioned that provides a discount for AAA...
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    Thoughts on Breakfast with Minnie and Friends

    Hi, I'd like to do a character breakfast while we're in Disneyland in a few weeks time. I'll probably choose between Goofys Kitchen at the hotel or Breakfast with Minnie and Friends at the Plaza Inn I've read all the plaudits for GK and from what I hear the character interaction and the...




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