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Also, if you eat earlier in the evening and are really nice to your waiter/waitress, they will tell you to come back to the podium and give their name so you can get into the viewing area (though it is standing only).

Day 3 - EPCOT We got a late start this day as we were tired. Normally, we do the parks for two days and then take a rest day and hang around the resort or go to a waterpark or DTD. But as this was a short trip, we just had to suck it up and plow through the last day. This was also the day...

In retrospect, I would have chosen the gift card. Being that it was a Saturday in July, I fully expected a packed park with long queues and thought the Birthday FP would really come in handy. Plus, I hadn't really planned to buy anything. But as it turned out, the lines were short (longest...

According to the official WDW site, Epcot and DAK are the busiest parks on Tuesdays. As for the Birthday Fast Pass, I just used mine on Saturday. Here's how it works: You have to go to the Will Call window to pick them up. You will need the KTTW (or other entry media) of everyone in your...

Day 2 - DHS and DAK DHS We grabbed a quick breakfast at the Mara and headed for DHS, arriving about 15 minutes after opening. We headed straight to TSM where FPs were going like hotcakes. We grabbed some but then went to the standby line as the posted wait time was 30 minutes. In fact, it...

Day 1 - Magic Kingdom My birthday started with a wonderful surprise! While we were getting ready, there was a knock on the door. When I opened it, I found this waiting for me on the other side: My husband had arranged for it and completely surprised me! The "cake" that Mickey is holding...

Several months ago, I decided I didn't quite want to face my 40th birthday in the usual way. I figured if I spent in the Happiest Place on Earth it would be easier to bear. And I really wanted to stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I planned it all in less than 60 days and it turned out to be...

I was at DHS two days ago. We got in right at opening (with very little line) and made our way directly to TSMM. FPs were going quickly but the standby line was only 30 minutes (and ended up being a lot shorter than that). Nothing that day was longer than 30 minutes. We even walked up to...

I was just on this yesterday and thinking that some of the videos could really use an upgrade. Although I liked having the pilot on board, the audio is pretty good and well-synced so that you aren't hearing info about something you've already passed or have yet to see. ETA: We went on this at...

We stayed at AKL and the brochure in our room only mentioned the hotels (40% discount if you booked a deluxe villa and 30% discount if you booked a deluxe resort). The way it was worded, I got the impression you had to book at the same level as where you were currently staying. Also, this...

I just got back today from three days in the parks, as well. I had read this thread before I left and was dreading encountering them. Well, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. While we did encounter them in several parks, we seemed to be just ahead of them or traveling in a different...

I think if you're an early riser, then definitely take advantage of the EMH. BUT I would consider leaving that park by late morning/early afternoon and coming back later in the day as the parks with morning EMHs do tend to be more crowded. Evening EMHs, though, are great as the park does thin...

I have you beat! I'm leaving in about 7 hours!

I picked the view of the castle, but I have to say you didn't include my favorite part in your poll! It's the actual town square around the flagpole! I have spent many happy moments there watching parades and fireworks, eating an ice cream cone, waiting for family or friends, and catching a...

I want to say whatever can be done the soonest, given that any of these are most likely multi-year projects. Questions on the PI overhaul, though. Isn't that pretty much already green-lighted? Why would they have closed things up if the overhaul wasn't already okayed? (Or am I opening up a...

Yet another voted for MK from me. It's classic. As much as small changes are made, it still remains very much like the first time I saw it. Ooh, and I'll be there tomorrow!!! Can't wait!

These threads always make me so sad. My work's net nanny block any site with streaming media. I do have a couple of CDs with park music that I've put on my iPod but I would love to be able to listen to a better variety during the day. :(

I would put the Matterhorn at WDW!

So, how do you "time it right"? Should you get there right as it starts? Twenty minutes before it starts? Or about 30 minutes before it ends?

Wheee! We leave tonight for a few days in the World and this is great news!!