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And my phone does the same thing a watch does so I wouldn't spend $1 on any watch (and haven't owned a watch in at least 15 years). People value different things in ways that others don't understand.

Yes and no. Yes, there is a monopoly inside the park and the prices are very, very high compared to prices for the same products outside of the park ("price gouging" is a loaded term). But, people know the prices before going to WDW so anyone can estimate the full price of a WDW vacation...

Maybe. Maybe not. I think it's uncertain as to whether the current pricing model will prove to be a bad approach or not. WDW can always make big profit now while the economy is good (and demand is high) and then reduce prices in the event of lower demand during a recession. The typical WDW...

You are 100% right about what is driving the price increases (it's not wage increases)... but, so what. If increased prices means more profits, then why not increase prices. We are talking about a luxury item here in a WDW vacation. A number of years ago, I decided to spend more of my Orlando...

In the past for adult trips, I never paid any attention to Move-it Shake-up (other than it interfering with getting around), but I know my 3.5 year old daughter would love the dance part. How early before the starting time should we plan on getting there? Where are the best areas to watch from?

I don't see any thing "silly" or not "realistic" about TeddinMO's post. Arranging for one's own transport with car seats is most likely going to be more expensive than paying "a 100% upcharge" for a couple Minnie Van rides. So, using the Minnie Van and paying a premium for a family of 5 or 6...

Has it really changed that much in terms of waiting times? I'm not saying your wrong ... I just don't know the facts. I recall waiting 20-30 minutes for many buses when I stayed at All-Star Sports back in 2003. That was the last time I stayed at a value because of it. I decided the "value"...

WDW didn't create a problem. No one has to stay on-site. And no one staying on site has to use the bus system. People staying on-site are able to use all the forms of transportation that people staying offsite are able to use. WDW offers the bus system as additional option for people who...

Fair points. The reason I was thinking Minnie Van was to voice the time spent walking to and waiting for a rental car. And staying at Bay Lake, I don't think it will be 45 minutes each way from our room to the park. But, your overall conclusion about enjoying our vacation and going with the...

We figured we would schedule a 4:45-5:45, a 5:45-6:45 and meeting Tinkerbelle or Mickey at 6:45-7:45 so we were close to the exit. All with the understanding that we might miss some or all if our plane is late.

We are staying at Bay Lake (which I think is the last stop on DME) and our flight arrives at 3:00 pm so. My wife and I are hoping to have a couple hours at MK to do 3 FP+ attractions and feed the kids dinner before heading back to the resort. Our kids will be 3.5 y/o and 13 months old at the...

I read that the Minnie Vans can now be scheduled to pick up from the airport for $150 per way. My group will have 6 people (4 adults and 2 toddlers who need car seats) and we will likely have 5-6 suitcases). Does anyone have a sense of whether all that luggage will fit along with 6 people...

Has anyone used the CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) for a child on the younger side? We are traveling to WDW in November with our to be 3.5 year old and to be 13 month old. We are planning to use the CARES device for our 3.5 year old, but are debating CARES vs an FAA approved car set...

Thanks for the tips. My wife and I are taking our kids for their first WDW trip (they will be 3.5 y/o and 13 months old at the time of the trip). Even though my little guy is a little older than your daughter, these tips are all very helpful. I have a lot of friends that tell me their kids...

My friends make fun of me (in a friendly way) for my love of WDW and adult only visits. I'm sure there are many people who can be nasty about it. It doesn't bother me. I enjoy adult only visits to WDW and don't care what others think of it.

From what I understand, party ticket holders were able to book FP+ for times 4:00 pm and late the past few years. I suspect that it will work the same way this year.

Along the same lines, I would recommend the buffet breakfast at Boma followed by exploring the Animal Kingdom Lodge on the morning of your non-park day. In terms of MNSSHP, (1) Book FP+ for 3 rides at 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm, (2) I prefer the earlier parade (even though the parade crowds are much...

This. The "on-site" related prices will continue to rise until the demand decreases (which doesn't seem to be happening). Whether it's parking fees, resort fees or increased room rates, it's all the same. It's hard to believe how much the rates for the deluxe monorail resorts have increased...

Unless things have changed recently, that should be fine for viewing the fireworks.

I brought some family members who are not big theme park fans in general to both WDW and Universal. Universally (pun intended) they liked Universal better for the reason you stated. We stayed at Hard Rock while at Universal and they felt the whole experience was more enjoyable. Very easy to...