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  1. RedDad

    Can I get an annual pass as part of a package?

    ^This. Since you already have 7-day tickets purchased, don't book another MYW package. Just go to Guest Services or the ticket booth when you arrive and upgrade the 7-day tickets to APs for the difference in cost. The "clock" starts when you actually receive the APs, and you will effectively...
  2. RedDad

    "Discover Disney" for Florida Residents this year?

    I may be wrong, but other sites are reporting that the Discover Disney offer is no more, and that they are promoting this "new" FL Resident Select option (which is just the regular FL pass with a bit more flexibility) as a replacement. Just continuing the trend of removing discounts until the...
  3. RedDad

    "Discover Disney" for Florida Residents this year?

    They're no longer called "Discover Disney", and are more expensive this year (up $50 from 2015), but they are available on the Disney site: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/florida-residents/
  4. RedDad

    Best Value or Moderate Resort during Christmas Season

    Moderates are, in general, the best "bang for your buck" out of the WDW resorts IMO. The step up to a mod from value is like going from a hotel to a resort. Decorations aren't quite as extensive as the deluxe resorts, but in general are better than values. I will also join the chorus of praise...
  5. RedDad

    Am I a FP+ monster?

    We tried a similar "cheat" using one of our older daughter's Magic Bands during our most recent trip. We have APs linked to our MBs, and our daughter had decided to skip the parks for a day and stay at the resort. We thought we'd just bring her band along and test whether or not we could use it...
  6. RedDad

    Christmas Dinner 2016

    We just did Christmas week this past year and had ADRs for BOG and 50s Prime Time on the 25th. We ended up deciding to go over to DHS to see Osborne Lights and so we ate at 50s, which was great. BOG or Crystal Palace would be our choice for MK, but you also may want to consider one of the...
  7. RedDad

    MagicBand + Annual Pass Discounts

    We were told when we picked up our passes that we'd need either the AP card or discount card (which came later in the mail) plus an ID to get the discount, and it hasn't been an issue for us either. If you have one of the newest APs (Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus) that came out in October then...
  8. RedDad

    Boardwalk Inn, Animal Kingdom or Carribean Beach?

    Any reason you aren't considering Beach Club? It's our favorite deluxe - particularly for hanging out at the resort. Kids love that pool and water slide. AKL would probably be next on our list for resort activities. Boardwalk is nice, but I've always felt it has more of an "adult vibe". Even so...
  9. RedDad

    Layers?

    There is no way to know for sure until roughly the week before your trip. We've been to WDW during November and had to wear coats. On the other hand, we just returned from our trip last week 12/24-1/1 and it was in the high 80s every day. We just kept an eye on the forecasts, and by the week...
  10. RedDad

    2015 Christmas Week phase closings watch

    Crowds were certainly insane the last 2 days. Much worse than Christmas Day. Staying at the Swan was a huge bonus for NYE at Epcot. Watched the first Illuminations from Rose and Crown, then the NYE version from Japan. We were back in our beds by12:45. Totally worth the price of a couple nights...
  11. RedDad

    Rocket Launch Viewable?

    We were at California Grill during a launch back over the summer, and were able to see it from the roof of CR.
  12. RedDad

    Not to make anyone jealous, but

    Not even close. Dinner at BOG is easily the best food in MK, and Tony's is just OK. I'll send you a message when she gets ready to cancel.
  13. RedDad

    Not to make anyone jealous, but

    We'll be there the same day and have a lunch res for LTT with dinner at BOG. We've done all three meals at BOG and liked them all. The food at lunch is nothing special, but it's as good as anything else in MK. I'd keep trying for BOG dinner if you really want it, as people make multiples and...
  14. RedDad

    1-95 Gas fill-up non-ethanol

    The Friendly Express in Darien, which is just north of Brunswick on Exit 49, has it. The only others I know of in the area are on St Simons Island, which is a good 20+ mins off I-95. If you can go a little further south than Brunswick, there is on in Kingsland, and a Gate station on A1A in Yulee...
  15. RedDad

    Favorite Breakfast Item at BOG?

    Just ate there last week and had the croissant doughnut, which was amazing. Wife had the open faced bacon and egg, which was also very good. The assorted pastries that come with most entrees were great as well. Overall a really good experience.
  16. RedDad

    Anyone been to the Beach Club Villas lately?

    It really is a shame that they STILL aren't updating the villas rooms. We stayed in a studio 2 years ago, and it wasn't noticeably bad, but just seemed a bit worn... Stayed in a refurbished regular room at BC in May and the contrast was alarming. As for fireworks from the villas - our room was...
  17. RedDad

    Direct to Room Check In

    We did this a few weeks ago at CSR - received a text telling us our room was ready and went straight to the room without ever seeing the lobby. We also dispelled the myth that you can't get a free upgrade using online or direct check-in, as we entered the room to find that it was a suite!
  18. RedDad

    AVATAR land construction progress

    Most structures like this, that aren't considered ride systems, are at least to some extent contracted out to independent consulting firms that specialize in these type of themed structures. They're designed by licensed engineers and architects, just like any other building or other structure...
  19. RedDad

    SSR - Initial Observations

    This has been our experience for the most part. Loud families running and shouting in the hallways at night can be heard VERY easily in some of the deluxe resorts - particularly BC and AKL. On the other hand, we had issues with exterior noise - and noise from the adjacent rooms - when staying at...
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