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    Grosvenor

    I've only stayed at the nearby Wyndahm (which was nice, aside from the bus situation), but I feel I should clarify the frequent comment that Downtown Disney is just across the street from these hotels. What's really a 5-minute walk across the street is the Marketplace with all the shops & the...
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    Airport transfers from Orlando Intl (MCO).

    I've used both Mears & a towncar service on previous trips & they both have their pros & cons. Mears usually has the advantage on price (depending on how many are in your party) & you don't have to plan in advance. Just walk down to their booth at the airport when you de-plane & buy a...
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    WDW alone, my guilty pleasure

    I've been on three solo trips to WDW & loved every one of them. As for tips, I like to explore World Showcase at Epcot. There's lot of great street entertainment, unusual shops & architecture, and many places to grab a quick drink or unusual foreign delicacy. The atmosphere is especially...
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    No Kids...Is a Disney cruise for us?

    I've never been on one of the Disney cruises, however I can tell you that Carnival cruises are definately aimed at the adult-market. When I went on one of their ships, the emphasis was totally on gambling, adult-oriented Las-Vegas style entertainment, and poolside games & drinking. No...
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    Mears or a Towncar Service

    Yes, Tiffany does have a grocery stop.
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    Best Towncar Service?

    I used Tiffany once & they were fine. The car was clean & they picked me up within five minutes of the scheduled times. Not a big deal for me, but there was a subtle pressure to make it quick at the grocery stop & the driver talked non-stop. The driver is the make-or-break part of these...
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    Which Disney Resort for couples without kids?

    I'm not sure what your budget is, but I would go with Coronado Springs or Old Key West. CS is primarily a convention hotel & I rarely see kids there. It's an all around great place, particularly for the moderate price. The american southwest/mexican theme is more adult-oriented, so...
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    Fav. Attraction for Each Park

    MK: Space Mountain. Epcot: Spaceship Earth MGM: MuppetVision 4-D AK: A tough call, but I'll go with Kilamanjaro Safaris
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    Just Got Back...My Impressions: Good and Bad

    Enjoyed the report. I agree with most of your impressions. Tarzan Rocks is definately a mixed-bag. I like the monkey-part & the Tarzan/Jane act, but could do without the Turk section. I've also noticed the disinterested looks on the monkey's faces, but I'm sure it gets tedious doing that...
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    johnvree's April/May 2004 Trip Report: Day 16 - MK; Then time to say so-long

    Enjoyed the reports! Thanks for taking time to put them all together.
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    cirque de soleil

    I went a few months back & highly recommend it. You can go to the cirque website to read about the plot for La Nouba as well as watch a video preview. Also, it's nice to have the website up if you're calling Disney for tickets. There's a seating chart on the site, so you can see what...
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    HauntedPirate's Trip Report - 5/4 - 5/11, Part II

    Enjoyed your report! I must say though you are the first person I've ever heard comment that Fantasmic is boring. I thought I was the only one who felt this way, particularly since it seems to always get glowing reviews on these boards. I agree there's too much time devoted to the images...
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    SafariGuy's Solo Adventure...

    Hi everyone! I thought I would share some random thoughts on my recent 5-day trip to the world. This was a solo trip - a present for myself if you will. I was celebrating my recent 35-pound weight loss & a 9-month ago promotion at work. So here goes.... The Wyndham Palace Resort &...
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    What is your LEAST favorite Disney Resort?

    I'll change things up here & say the Contemporary. I know it's a classic, but the theme (or lack thereof) does nothing for me. Too sterile I guess. It's also quite noisy, and the food court is small & rather dirty. I'm amazed so many people dislike Coronado Springs. True, it's not as...
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    First trip to WDW on May 3rd, Need as much advise as there is

    Coronado Springs is nice, but if you have little ones, I would ask for a room in the Casitas section near the lobby/bus stop/food court. All of the Disney moderates are big, so room location is important. Make sure you ask at the front desk when you check in.
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