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  1. riogirl

    Disney After Hours

    Is this only on select nights? I was trying to get a ticket for Sunday 1/28 and the calendar says unavailable. Does that mean no more tickets or not happeneing that night? I am only at the Magic Kingdom that one day so I really would LOVE to go!
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    Crowds & Weather Last Weekend of January??

    I will be going for a long weekend -Saturday January 27 to Tuesday January 30-I wondered how crowds were this time? And how to pack? Cold? Warm? Leggings? Shorts? Coat? LOL Thanks!
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    Super Bowl watching in Disney??

    I would love some ideas of where I can watch the Super Bowl while I am there in February. I want to be somewhere that I can sit and actually listen and watch the game. If there is anywhere on or off property I would appreciate any and all suggestions.
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    UBER from resort to parks

    I am staying at Port Orleans Riverside for the first time in February and I am hearing terrible reviews on their bus service to the parks. My question is-is it possible to take a Uber to the parks and where would I be dropped off? (I am not sure if I'd be dropped at the TTC if I am going to...
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    Port Orleans Riverside -which building to request?

    First time staying at POR! I am super excited- taking a long weekend first weekend of Feb and final getting to stay here! I want to stay in the mansions-not a royal room, so any suggestions on which building to request? I have standard room, but would like to be close to lobby? bus? I notice...
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    Help with better time to go!

    I have a choice between Thursday January 18-21 or Friday February 2-5 (super bowl weekend)..which would be the better time to go for lower crowds? Thanks!
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    Hotel Deals????

    Does Universal offer special prices for their resorts? It seems like their prices stay the same. I am looking for 2 nights in Augusts for a deluxe hotel in order to get the Express Pass. any suggestions on how to get the best price?
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    Worth it to pay for Express pass or to stay in participating resort?

    We are going the second week of August- wondering if we should just stay at Cabana Bay since the price is right? Or should we pay more $$ to stay at a resort that offers the Express Pass? Wondering if crowds are manageable at this time (Aug 12-14) ? any advice would help! Thanks
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    Resort Sale Prices

    Do hotels at Universal have sales? We are going around the second week of August and are wondering if we should book or wait for a sale? Thank you.
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    Villas in deluxe resorts HELP!!

    planning an August 2017 trip with my family of three and my sisters family of three. We would love a two bedroom villa at a deluxe resort: BCV and BLT preferably but willing to stay in other. Question is how to go about reserving? Through Disney themselves? Call resort directly? Use outside...
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    Where to rent close to Disney/Universal

    We are planning on renting a house but want to be close enough to the parks to get there easily and fairly quick. I have been researching a few communities and would love feedback and/or advice on the following: Reunion; Storey Lake: Compass Bay; Encantada? Are these communities close by and...
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    Living Near Disney

    I will preface this by saying I am not sure if this is the exact thread for my questions but here goes- I am planning to spend next summer in the Disney/ Universal area . I am a teacher and dream of one day living in the area, so I am planning to spend a month or so living in the area to get a...
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    Tour Guide? Hotel Conceirge?

    Is there anyone who can guide me in the direction of possibly becoming a park tour guide? Resort concierge? Hotel front desk? I would like any guidance in one day finding these positions? Is it really impossible to attain? I am a teacher with a master in elementary education and really want to...
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    Jobs with a teaching background?

    I am a teacher with a bachelors and masters degree and would love some insight as to what type of job at Disney could I actually be considered for? Any idea where I would start to search? My dream is to be a tour guide in one of the parks or a resort concierge? I would appreciate any feedback or...
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    Pools @ Animal Kingdom Lodge

    Hi we are staying at AKL for the first time this August and I would love some insight in their pool areas. It looks as if there are 2 pools on property and the one closest to the Kidani Village is the one with the better slide? Is this so? I have a 10 and 13 year old and wondered what pool is...
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    Can't make Fastpass selection! Help!

    My trip is 60 days out and when I go onto the Disney site to make my Fastpass selections the only days highlighted are not up to my dates of my trip. My bands need to be completed by a certain date according to the site, but how can this be done if the calendar does not shoe my dates! Thanks
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    NEED help with 3 letters on my reservation!!!

    Hi, I am booked at AKL and have "KDN room only" on my reservation...What does this mean!!!??
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    Animal Kingdom Lodge-First Time Advice!

    We just made reservations for the AKL for a week this August 2015! We are going with my family of 3 and my sister's family of 3 and it will be our first time at the AKL! I would love all you vets of the Lodge to help us out with the following: We have pool view and would love a room 1) close as...
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    Where to Stay for 4 adults and 2 kids?

    I am would love some feedback on exact places that could accommodate my family of 4 adults and 2 children. We stayed in adjoining rooms in the past but hoped to find a place where we can all be together. Villa? Suite? not sure exactly what type of rooms are available for 7 night stay this Aug...
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    Trip Report Just back from week at Disney/Universal-some thoughts!

    I have been going to Disney since I was 4 years old in 1972 and I absolutely LOVE Disney from the minute I arrive and cry every time I leave. This year we actually did 3 days at Universal before our 6 days at the Yacht Club and I really was impressed by the modern and updated feel to many...
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