PixieT78
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- Oct 16, 2014
Soooo I've decided to try to salvage DH's 50th birthday celebration as much as I can. He is a MASSIVE Harry Potter fan and his favourite place in the world is the Hog's Head in Hogsmede at Island of Adventure (nope, USH does not cut it lol). So since Canada decided yesterday that fully vaccinated Canadians (which we are) will be permitted to enter without the mandatory 14 day quarantine, I'm taking my shot on a surprise, short-ish, USO only trip (with cancelable flights and hotel). If I can pull this off, this will be the most epic thing I've ever done lol. Only thing is HRH (his fave) is sold out but RPR is still such a better price I don't know if I could justify it anyway. It will be fun to try something else and see what we think for our trips next year.
I'm a bit out of practice as it has been a couple of years since we've been (May 2019 was the last trip), though as you can see from my sig, we've been quite a few times. However, some things I am hoping someone can help confirm:
1) staying at RPR for the first time. Tips and tricks? I'll check out the thread too. Currently no APH rates are available - is it worth checking back or am I outside the window/too much revenge travel to bother?
2) planning on buying a 5 day, 2 park, park to park ticket (we aren't volcano bay people). I want to wait until the last possible moment to upgrade to an AP so just to confirm, I can do that on our last park day right? Anything I need to make sure I know? Our plans for 2022 would currently allow for seasonal pass since we wouldn't be around for the usual blackout periods. Can we also upgrade that pass if things change?
3) would love ideas on how I can make this even more special. Should I contact the hotel now to make a birthday note (I did select it when I booked, but also selected early arrival and close to elevator)?
So excited to be back here and planning! Like everyone, it has been a loooong road and I'm ready for some normalcy and some FUN!
I'm a bit out of practice as it has been a couple of years since we've been (May 2019 was the last trip), though as you can see from my sig, we've been quite a few times. However, some things I am hoping someone can help confirm:
1) staying at RPR for the first time. Tips and tricks? I'll check out the thread too. Currently no APH rates are available - is it worth checking back or am I outside the window/too much revenge travel to bother?
2) planning on buying a 5 day, 2 park, park to park ticket (we aren't volcano bay people). I want to wait until the last possible moment to upgrade to an AP so just to confirm, I can do that on our last park day right? Anything I need to make sure I know? Our plans for 2022 would currently allow for seasonal pass since we wouldn't be around for the usual blackout periods. Can we also upgrade that pass if things change?
3) would love ideas on how I can make this even more special. Should I contact the hotel now to make a birthday note (I did select it when I booked, but also selected early arrival and close to elevator)?
So excited to be back here and planning! Like everyone, it has been a loooong road and I'm ready for some normalcy and some FUN!
- with HHN being cancelled last year + revenge travel, I think the AP rate rooms (well, the rooms period) went FAST but folks could always cancel & open up a spot!
. Have now skirted AP issue lol.
