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rcraw45425 · 07-17-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessSuzanne

Hi stranger, haven't seen you around in awhile.

hey you! Are you still at DH? Jeff's been full time at Jack Hughston for almost a year now, he last worked DH back in January or so. I haven't been on here much, we last visited back in December. It gets harder and harder the older our girls get. our oldest is a senior this year, younger one is a sophomore. We're squeezing a few days in in early October for his birthday. We have a bowl game in Tampa on New Years, I definitely not want to be at WDW then! We spent a few days at US/IOA after Christmas two years back for the Champs Bowl, only saving grace was I booked RPR so we had front of the line.

bdoyledimou · 07-17-2012, 03:37 PM

This is from my Online Disney Reservation statement:

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Accommodations
Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Disney's Hollywood Studios Area
1850 Century Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32930

Check In: August 25, 2012
Check Out: September 2, 2012
Length of Stay: 9 days, 8 nights
Disney Resort Hotel Category: Value Resorts

Disney Resort Hotel Room Type: Finding Nemo Family Suite

That does NOT look lie a request to me --

mswhittaker · 07-17-2012, 03:43 PM

Just wanted to say, so excited. Already had a Lion King suite w/regular dining plan booked for my son's first trip (he'll be 18 months old!) but called today and got the free dining (paid for the upgrade to the regular dining plan) and saved $700 off my reservation. WooHoo!

disneydiva16 · 07-17-2012, 04:03 PM

Moving over to this thread now

lionking13 · 07-17-2012, 04:19 PM

Does anyone know when AOA will have free dining for 2013 or is there any projected dates yet for free dining for AOA? Thanks for any info on this.

PrincessSuzanne · 07-17-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rcraw45425

hey you! Are you still at DH? Jeff's been full time at Jack Hughston for almost a year now, he last worked DH back in January or so. I haven't been on here much, we last visited back in December. It gets harder and harder the older our girls get. our oldest is a senior this year, younger one is a sophomore. We're squeezing a few days in in early October for his birthday. We have a bowl game in Tampa on New Years, I definitely not want to be at WDW then! We spent a few days at US/IOA after Christmas two years back for the Champs Bowl, only saving grace was I booked RPR so we had front of the line.

Oh, yes, I'm still at Doctors. Your husband took care of my husband in the ER at Jack Hughston on Friday night, I thought he needed stitches after he cut his hand open on the van door, but luckily he didn't. I can't stay away from here or WDW, we stated at BWI and BWV in January for our Anniversary and took my inlaws and stayed at Pop in June (that was a disaster) so we are going back over Labor Day to make up for that trip.

Boy, the girls are really growing up quickly. We went to the Chik-fil-a bowl on New Years Eve this year in Atlanta, I'm not a big football fan, but it was fun. I have never seen the interstate so empty in Atlanta before. I don't mind Christmas at Disney, but the days after are really bad. My husband usually has to work most major holidays, so those may be out for now and with him being in the Army Reserves, we have to work around that.

PrincessSuzanne · 07-17-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lionking13

Does anyone know when AOA will have free dining for 2013 or is there any projected dates yet for free dining for AOA? Thanks for any info on this.

There is no projected release date for Free Dining at any resorts for 2013 yet, they just released the dates for Oct to Dec.

PrincessSuzanne · 07-17-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilinaDM101

Yay!! We are here now and having a blast for my DH's birthday. The wifi is free, good and strong! I made a video of our Cars Suite. For some reason there's no music but it's still shows you the room and my DH putting down the Murphy bed. Check it out! Anyone have any requests for pics? Let me know! :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVdgF5XEX9w

That was wonderful. I have a question. How big is the safe? Is is the same size as the one in the other Value resorts?

rcraw45425 · 07-17-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessSuzanne

Oh, yes, I'm still at Doctors. Your husband took care of my husband in the ER at Jack Hughston on Friday night, I thought he needed stitches after he cut his hand open on the van door, but luckily he didn't. I can't stay away from here or WDW, we stated at BWI and BWV in January for our Anniversary and took my inlaws and stayed at Pop in June (that was a disaster) so we are going back over Labor Day to make up for that trip.

Boy, the girls are really growing up quickly. We went to the Chik-fil-a bowl on New Years Eve this year in Atlanta, I'm not a big football fan, but it was fun. I have never seen the interstate so empty in Atlanta before. I don't mind Christmas at Disney, but the days after are really bad. My husband usually has to work most major holidays, so those may be out for now and with him being in the Army Reserves, we have to work around that.

Glad you get a "do over"! This may be our last blast, Kelly turns 18 next June, we will have to start paying a surcharge or booking two rooms! I looked into repeating our Dream cruise from Spring Break '11 for next June as a grad present, over $1K more for same category! Prices are getting nuts! Only discount I got this time was FD for the CR stay,no real bargain there!

PrincessSuzanne · 07-17-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rcraw45425

Glad you get a "do over"! This may be our last blast, Kelly turns 18 next June, we will have to start paying a surcharge or booking two rooms! I looked into repeating our Dream cruise from Spring Break '11 for next June as a grad present, over $1K more for same category! Prices are getting nuts! Only discount I got this time was FD for the CR stay,no real bargain there!

I'm glad I get a do over, too. We are thinking about taking a cruise next June for my 40th birthday. The surcharge is minimal compared to 2 rooms, though. We have been lucky to get the Military discount this year, but there is no word what will happen after Sept 30th. We may have to cut back if there are no better discounts, even the AP discounts aren't as good as they used to be. Free dining isn't a great option for us, because we can still get a little bit of a discount on regular MYW tickets on post.

archdandy · 07-17-2012, 05:18 PM

For those who have been there, I have a question. Can you get a mickey head ice cream bar anywhere on AoA property? Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of those babies as soon as possible when we arrive in October

PrincessSuzanne · 07-17-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by archdandy

For those who have been there, I have a question. Can you get a mickey head ice cream bar anywhere on AoA property? Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of those babies as soon as possible when we arrive in October

They may have them in the food court.

archdandy · 07-17-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessSuzanne

They may have them in the food court.

I know they may have them, but I was just hoping somebody whose been there could tell me for sure if they have them or not

PrincessSuzanne · 07-17-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by archdandy

I know they may have them, but I was just hoping somebody whose been there could tell me for sure if they have them or not

I was there in June, I just don't remember if they had them or not. I can tell you that they do have them just across the bridge at Pop.

sixkristy6 · 07-17-2012, 08:17 PM

What are the peak hours for meals at the food courts? I know we will not eat at AoA a lot for different reasons (ADRs elsewhere, being in the park and having a meal there, going to another resort), but I am still wondering.

We will be there Sun. 10/14-Sat. 10/20.

07-17-2012, 03:43 PM	#198
mswhittaker Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10	Just wanted to say, so excited. Already had a Lion King suite w/regular dining plan booked for my son's first trip (he'll be 18 months old!) but called today and got the free dining (paid for the upgrade to the regular dining plan) and saved $700 off my reservation. WooHoo! __________________ Next Disney trip - August 2013-Beach Club Previous visits: October 2012 - Art of Animation October 2011 - Coronado Springs December 2010 - Coronado Springs August 2009 - Coronado Springs August 2008 - Caribbean Beach September 2007 - Pop Century (brother's wedding at Boardwalk) June 2007 - Pop Century April 2006 - All Star Movies May 2002 - All Star Music December 1987 - off-property

07-17-2012, 04:03 PM	#199
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archdandy Who can resist a little bit of Anders? Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 823	For those who have been there, I have a question. Can you get a mickey head ice cream bar anywhere on AoA property? Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of those babies as soon as possible when we arrive in October __________________ Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani - May 2013 Art of Animation - October 2012 Port Orleans Riverside - January 2012 Coronado Springs - June 2011 All Star Sports - September 2010

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sixkristy6 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The city that smells like Cheerios Posts: 591	What are the peak hours for meals at the food courts? I know we will not eat at AoA a lot for different reasons (ADRs elsewhere, being in the park and having a meal there, going to another resort), but I am still wondering. We will be there Sun. 10/14-Sat. 10/20. __________________

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lionking13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 48	Does anyone know when AOA will have free dining for 2013 or is there any projected dates yet for free dining for AOA? Thanks for any info on this.