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  1. Takeitforgranite

    First Time Going To Disney World: Need The Pros To Help Me Out

    If you want to eat any restaurant meals, make reservations ASAP. We like to take a break in the middle of the day by going back to the resort after lunch for a couple hours, especially in the hot summer. It makes a big difference in the quality of our park time over the course of the trip.
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    Using park tickets before checking in a resort

    I typically buy the package, and I plan on getting APs while at WDW this time
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    Using park tickets before checking in a resort

    Our trek to WDW is a 12 hour drive. We drive all day just stay off site that night to save a few bucks before entering the World early the next morning. This time, I went ahead and got an extra day of park tickets because it was only a few bucks more. I figured we could just go to AK when we...
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    Summer discount/free quick service

    Correct. I just called and got them to add it to my reservation. It's not much, but it's worth at least $50 a day to me.
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    Summer discount/free quick service

    I don't see the free quick service on the Disney site, but mousesavers is reporting it. I had already booked the trip this past weekend. Will I have to cancel and rebook to get the free meal?
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    Summer discount/free quick service

    Last year, around December 28th, they announced a free quick service meal for summer stays. I've been waiting for an announcement to book, but haven't seen anything. Is anyone hearing anything? I know Disney Visa holders sometimes get a few days head start on some deals, but I don't really...
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    Question about busses at moderate resorts.

    When we stayed at POFQ several years ago, there was only two bus canopies at the main building. Each were for multiple parks, and there was no organization. People would just gather up and nobody knew where anyone else was going. When a bus pulled up, people would dart up to it with no...
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    Question about busses at moderate resorts.

    We have always preferred to stay at value resorts because we are park people who aren't particular about amenities at the resort. It also allows us to go more often. We have stayed at POFQ and OKW before, though. Call me crazy, but we still prefer a value resort like AS Sports because they...
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    upgrading a ticket to an annual pass

    This is what I have been wondering about. We are planning on going in June and buying APs. I've been trying to figure out what is the best approach as to when to get the tickets. So, the best way is to get a MYW package to take advantage of any specials (if available) and then buy the AP...
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    Too crowded

    We have been in 7 different months. In the last couple years, the idea of a slow time all smoke and mirrors. We prefer to go in the early summer when everything is running at full steam. "Slow" time: - Typical 12 hour window to go to parks (9AM to 9PM) - Less staff - Lower attraction...
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    Is Disney expensive?

    People ask me this question all the time. Obviously, people ask because they have never been (or haven't been in a long time) and don't know how to maximize their dollar. If you just buy a package at face value and go during a peal time, you are going to spend more. Many people complain...
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    Worst WDW Attraction?

    The obvious answer is Stitch, but it's in the AC, and you'd barely even know it's there. Tomorrowland speedway is loud, large, and boring. For me, it really detracts from the futuristic sights and sounds.
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    Annual pass benefits for a shorter stay?

    We have been considering APs. It seems as though if you plan to take two 5+ day trips in a year's time, it's worth it. There have been a few times where we would just like to take off and fly down for a long weekend, but the admission costs eat you up on short stays. I think that's where the...
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    Anyone Not Want Online Check-In?

    We've used online check in since it has been an option. Our typical approach is to drive to Orlando (about 12 hrs), stay the night offsite, and then drive to our resort early the next morning. We just park and get on a bus. Our tickets and food credits would work without any further action...
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    Flash Photos on Dark Rides

    Accidents happen. I think most of us are probably guilty of that at some point. It's pretty easy to tell the difference. I think they should just do away with photos altogether on dark rides. They could make high quality videos available though your photopass for anyone to purchase. It...
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    AK questions for those that have visited since Pandora opened...

    Went to AK several times last week. There wasn't a line to get into Pandora itself. The dust has settled, so to speak. The line for FOP was rarely ever less than 90 minutes. I checked often, even when we were at other parks. We ended up waiting in standby for 1:45, which is an hour longer...
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    Flash Photos on Dark Rides

    Just got back from 10 days at WDW, and everything went great, except for one thing - flash photography has gotten out of hand on dark rides. We rode POTC 7-8 times, and all but one ride was disrupted by constant flashing. This one lady had one of those cameras that flickered several times for...
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    Trip Report Just got back from longest Disney trip

    We just got back from our 9 night/10 day PH with Water park trip at AS Sports. it was out longest stay, but I had to make up for not going in over 15 months. - This was our 6th or 7th stay at AS Sports. It works for us, and we've never had a problem. The beds were double-size, and I swear...
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    Concern About All-Star Sports

    We've stayed at Sports at least 6 times. We've stayed at Music, Pop, POR, and OKW. Sports is just fine for us because we spend very little time at the resorts, other than sleeping. We've never had a problem. I've seen the shared bus thing come up hundreds of times, but it's never been a big...
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    Stitch's Great Escape

    Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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