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retrieve our luggage and rent a car, what time would you guess that would have us checking in at the Swan? I would guess around dinner time - does that sound right? I think we'll hit the Magic Kingdom after dinner since it's open until 11:00 that night! YEA!

Does anyone know if the Disney folks have considered constructing bike paths throughout the resort? We love to ride bikes, and how wonderful would it be to hop on your bike and ride to the parks. I know there is a lot of ground to cover - but if you are an active family, it really could add...

The waterparks are most certainly worth visiting. I agree that TL is more "little kid" friendly, but we love them both. We usually hit both of them more than once during a week, that is how awesome they are. Plus, everyone of my friends who come to me for my Disney advice, always come back...

We are staying at the Dolphin in September 2007, but have never been before - and I too am a little nervous (2 trips to WL with kids and hubby since 2000). But, I have to say that the great rate (government rate) and the proximity to Epcot and MGM/Disney Studios were deciding factors. I will...

Not only is it a heat issue on the ground, but they use that textured concrete for the walkways. Once your feet have been wet for a while, and your skin gets softened, that stuff just kills your feet! I learned that the hard way the first time we went and had to spring for some water socks at...

I was wondering the exact same thing! We are going the week of 9/8-9/15 too! We love September, and have been in 2004 and 2002. The only thing I worry about are hurricanes - we weathered one at the Wilderness Lodge in 2004, but it was not bad. We were just confined to the resort for the day...

In 2004 we were at TL and seemed to be the only Americans there! My husband joked that all of Great Britain was there. I struck up a conversation with a women while were watching our tots, and she said the Brits love the water parks, b/c the weather is so nice--sunny and warm.

On our first family trip in 2002, our daughter was turning 4 and our son was 7 months old. We planned on taking him. However, ultimately, the grandparents offered to babysit him. Although I was reluctant, it was the best decision to make. First of all, it totally simplified our trip. Second...

We've been twice (both times in September) -- 2002 and 2004. After the first trip, I thought that TL was more kid friendly, but then in 2004 we spent more time at BB, and my 2 1/2 yeard old had a blast in the kiddy area (there are two he enjoyed). We LOVE the waterparks and have to got to...

Our last two stays have been at the WL. Whereas, we LOVE the resort, we felt that the second trip lacked just a little bit of the "new resort" excitement. So, we are considering a change. I'm thinking that since we really love Disney Studios and Epcot, maybe the Boardwalk would be a good...

I have wondered about the Ebay sellers too (those selling the "great DVC rental deals"). However, being a very satisifed customer from Ebay many times for many other items, I think the system works great. What I would say is this . . . make sure they have good feedback. The ones I have...

Ok, it has been almost a year since our last trip to the world, so now it is time to plan the next trip. I'm seriously considering renting DVC points, b/c we want a one-bedroom suite at the Boardwalk. Paying full price would be VERY expensive, and if I rent points I can do it for about HALF...

At WL the castmembers entertained the kids all day long - from breakfast to bedtime! I think that day was the most fun my children had! I can't remember which one hit while we were there (late September 2004), but the parks were only closed that one day. Plus, we were given three one-day...

We stayed at the WL in 9/2004 for a week in a non-smoking section. On two occasions the smell of pot (yes - weed, maryjane, hooch, whatever!) was so strong in our bathroom that it almost made me high! Being no expert, I consulted my husband, who has attended many a Willie Nelson concert, and...

Our last two trips have been in September, which is a glorious time to visit--no crowds. But with children getting older, I'm more hesitant to miss school (although I'm not totally opposed to it, because I do believe that family time is something important to be cherished, especially when it is...

I did not know that you could save substantially by buying a DVC members points - I guess that is how it works. Has anyone done this before? I ebay alot, so I'm familiar with the process. The sellers had good feedback, and the savings looks phenomenal. Is there anything I should be wary of...

We have been back 2 months from our stay at WL. Had a great time, but with a very active almost-3-year-old boy, I have to admit it was more a "trip" than "vacation." We also have a 6 year old girl, and now, of course, I'm thinking about the next trip in 2 years. We decided that as much as...

If we walk from Epcot to MGM for instance, and we have one child in his stroller, can we come back on the boat? That is, if our stroller folds, is that OK? I'd like to try this b/c it would be a good opportunity to see the Boardwalk area we've never seen. Thanks for the tip!

I forgot one - stopping at the AAA Disney Travel Center in Ocala on I-75! For those of you that live too far away to drive, you are missing something. To me, there is nothing like packing your family in the mini-van and heading out on the road for WDW. When you reach Ocala and stop (even if...

1. Stay at WL (seeing it for the first time upon check-in is a thrill!) 2. Swim at WL 3. Eat at WL 4. Wander around WL 5. Relax in a rocker at WL and listen to WL tunes 6. Wait for the boat on the WL pier (so relaxing, especially in early a.m and at dusk) 7. Hoop-dee-do, which is a hop...