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  1. Coaster Lover

    2045 Orlando Solar Eclipse

    Well, here's a thread that will get some chat, then go quiet for 20 years, then probably be acceptable when it reawakens... The next major solar eclipse in the United States is August 12, 2045 (a Saturday)... and it looks like WDW will be a prime viewing location for the event (weather...
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    Very Easy Reservation Booking?!? (July 2023)

    I just wanted to point out an observation (and maybe give some hope to anyone with a trip coming up in July/Aug 2023). My 60 Day (+10) window opened up this past Monday, and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was for me to get every reservation I wanted, on the day I wanted, and (for the...
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    Dining Reservation During Early Entry?

    We have an 8:40 am reservation at Akershus on a day where early entry at EPCOT happens at 8:30 am. We're staying on site, so getting in at 8:30 for early entry isn't an issue, I'm just concerned that between the conjestion at the front of the park and the decent walk from the front of the park...
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    Group of 10 Dining... 6+4 Booking or Group Bookings?

    We have a group of 10 coming to WDW in July (My wife and I and our 5 kids [one of which is an 18 month who would be in a highchair]; my parents, and my sister-in-law). I have plenty of experience booking dining for smaller groups, but we've never been to Disney with a group this large. I've...
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    Extended Evening Hours: Expectations?

    We're planning a trip to Disney in July 2023 and will be staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge. This is our first trip staying at a deluxe since the Extended Evening Hours were introduced. I'm trying to guage how much we should prioritize staying for these extended hours. Mainly, what are the lines...
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    Rise of the Resistance: Lightsaber Through the Ceiling Effect

    *Spoilers ahead for anyone who hasn't ridden RotR or seen videos and doesn't want details on a key scene* So, on RotR, there is a scene towards the climax of the ride where Kylo Ren's lightsaber pierces through the ceiling and appears to cut a hole in the ceiling. I think I know how it is...
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    News Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy (New Show for 2019)

    https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/06/new-show-lightning-mcqueens-racing-academy-opens-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-in-early-2019/ "Calling aspiring racers of all ages! I feel a big ol’ Ka-Chow coming on, because beginning in early 2019, there’s going to be another exciting reason to...
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    7th and 8th Hotels Announced For Universal Orlando

    Per Universal's Blog Post This morning: https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/new-hotel-complex-announcement/?__source=av.FBPAGE&linkId=44375947 "Not one, but TWO new hotels are coming to Universal Orlando Resort. And here’s the best part… Both hotels will offer our lowest price tag yet...
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    New Harry Potter Coaster Confirmed for 2019 (Dragon's Challenge Closing Sept 4th)

    https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/new-ride-wwohp-hogsmeade/?__source=sm.awr.ao.FBPAGE&linkId=40128016 NEW GENERATION OF THRILL RIDE COMING TO THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – HOGSMEADE Kristen ClarkKristen Clark July 24, 2017 I’m super excited to tell you that a new generation...
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    Midway Mania with a 14 Month Old?

    In August, we will be hitting Disney World for the first time (their first time, not ours) ever with our kids (ages 6, 3.5, and 14 months at the time of travel). I'm not concerned with either my 6 year old (about 46" tall) or my 3.5 year old (about 40" tall) being able to be in their own seat...
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    (Plain) White, Black, and Teal Magic Bands?

    This may be a long shot, but anyone have any "inside" information on if/when we may see plain white, black, or teal MagicBands available (specifically, available as a choice when selecting your MB for a Disney hotel reservation)? I know a bit before the purple band came out, we began to see...
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    Which FP: Flight of Passage or Na'vi River Journey?

    So, my FastPass booking window doesn't open for a few more weeks and I'm not even sure if all available options will be available when it does open, but I'd like to hear some thoughts on which Pandora attraction to book (assuming both are available) given my circumstance. I'll be traveling with...
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    When Your Child "Chickens Out" on a FastPass?

    So my oldest son (who will be 6 when we go on his first Disney vacation in August) is just starting to get into some of the bigger rides/coasters, however, he has been known to "chicken out" on some rides (he'll see photos and video of the ride online before we get to the park and be all intent...
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    Walking from Magic Kingdom Bus Drop to Contemporary... Bag Check?

    This should be a relatively simple question that I'm hoping someone can provide a definitive answer to . On my upcoming trip, we are staying at AoA but are doing a breakfast at the Contemporary. If we opt to take Disney transport to get there, we were planning to take the bus to Magic Kingdom...
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    Discover Card + BJs Wholesale = Nice Discount! (through June 2017)

    For those with a Discover Card, Q1 and Q2 of 2017 are both 5% cash back months for Wholesale Clubs. As many of you are aware, BJs Wholesale Club offers a $100 Disney Gift card for $94.99 (with free shipping and you don't need to be a member to buy it). As such, you pay $94.99 for your $100 gift...
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    Move It! Shake It! to Run at Night

    The Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party will begin running at night on February 17th (the same night River of Lights debuts) when it adds a 7:00 or 7:15 (depending on the night) performance. Discuss...
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    How Necessary are (Non-Character) Breakfast Reservations?

    So, my wife and I have been to Disney a couple times before (and I with my family many times before that). When my wife and I went, we frequently made very early breakfast reservations (7:30 or so) and just took a cab to get there on time in the morning. This August, we are taking our kids for...
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    Rose Parade Illuminations

    Anyone else catch the Bands of America Honor Band playing the theme from Illuminations today (just now) at the Rose Parade?
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    Three Adults; Three Kids... Suggestions?

    My wife and I will are planning a vacation to Disney in August of 2017. On said trip, we intend on bringing our three kids (ages 6, 3 [nearly 4], and 18 months at time of travel). We also plan on bringing my sister-in-law, If it makes a difference, my wife and I are in our early thirties and my...
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