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  1. SMS55

    Tropical Storm ERIKA to bring possible severe weather to Central Florida early next week

    Right now, I wouldn't worry too much about this. Perhaps pick a park like Hollywood Studios or EPCOT on the day it's in the area as many outdoor rides may not be operating due to the rain, but as a minimal tropical storm, this is the equivalent of an afternoon thunderstorm, or just a rain day...
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    How can you afford it?!!!

    We stay at value resorts. We're going to spend almost all our time there at the parks anyways. The room is simply to shower and sleep. We also book with there discount rates. It does help us we're Florida residents. We also take food with us into the parks. We make sandwiches and that...
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    What new things are you going to do your next trip

    Tom Sawyer Island. I go 2-3 times a year and have never been on that ride. I always pass by it early in the morning as I rush to do the more popular rides and I never end going back to it.
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    Pros Cons of renting a car

    We drive because we live only 3.5 hours away. One of the benefits of a car is you can dive off site to eat. It does save you money to eat at a restaurant on 192. We usually get gift cards for chain restaurants as birthday and christmas gifts and use them. Saves some money.
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    To rent a car or not to rent a car...

    We drive since we only live 3.5 hours away. However, on site we use the buses. We stay at value resorts and always ride the buses to and from the parks. They are especially useful late at night when you're dead tired and don't want to drive. Especially at MK, you just walk to the bus stop...
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    Christmas tips

    I've gone in December the last three years, but it was either the first or second week of December. It's really the only way you're going to avoid the crowds. Once the kids let out of school for the holidays, the crowds grow exponentially by the day as you get closer to Christmas. I am...
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    Disney In August Question

    Florida weather is unpredictable. Historically the average morning lows are low 50's and afternoon highs are mid 70's. Now if there hasn't been a front that has passed through in a bit it could be warmer. If we get a front it could depend on how strong. Typically it will drop into the 40's...
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    Disney In August Question

    The weather doesn't really change until we get into October. Early October can still be warm, but by the time you get to the end of the month the summer weather pattern is over. The humidity has dropped making it much more comfortable and the thunderstorms aren't as prevalent. MK crowds will...
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    Disney In August Question

    From about mid August on the crowds start to slow down. We went from the 14-17 two years ago for my son's birthday and we'll be going from the 17-20 this year. When we went two years ago the crowds were very manageable. Weather wise it will be hot and humid. We're locals so we can tolerate...
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    Giving teens their freedom.

    Remember that it's a family vacation. Don't give the teens too much freedom either. You want everyone to spend some time together. I understand they might get bored if you're little ones are waiting in line for Mickey Mouse or something. One thing we do is my wife takes my daughter to see...
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    Best Month/Days to Visit? (Oct, Nov, Dec)

    If you avoid Thanksgiving week and late December once the kids let out of school your fine. Early October can still be a little warm but very tolerable. I've been at different times during the month and the cross are fine. During what the call Jersey Week there might be some more traffic, but...
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    Check in times and special requests

    Earlier check in won't guarantee your request. As a matter of fact they tell you, they'll try and honor your requests but can't guarantee them. Online check in won't have any bearing on that either. As a matter of fact, I would suggest not doing on line check in so you can ask about your...
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    How does EMH work with late hours?

    That's only for children. Adults are escorted over to Dinosaur and fed to the Carnataour.
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    Another Year of Disney

    So after almost two years of having seasonal passes and going 8 times, I had talked to my wife about possibly letting out tickets expire at the end of August after we arrived from our trip in mid April. I told her I wanted to save some of the money for some other things I wanted to make a...
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    Best drink at World Showcase

    I loved the dark beer from Norway. I haven't seen it the last two times I was there. It was as good as Germany's without the wait.
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    Weird things the "general public" say.

    Honestly I've heard plenty of older people say this. They've been going to Disney since it was just the Magic Kingdom and will substitute Magic Kingdom for disney World.
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    Quick way to get to Anna and Elsa w/out Fastpass

    Last night it was about a 20 minutes wait at about 11:30pm.
  18. SMS55

    How Many Days for You? Part 11

    Currently on the turnpike. Only 3 hours away.
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