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Twisted Ballerina

Twisted Ballerina

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Pardon me if I do not jump in to chat about WDW and the restaurants and all the wonderful food there because I have never been there. Yes someone who is an avid Disney fan like myself has never been to WDW. Some of that has to do with living in Vancouver across the country and in another country from it and another is my parents really weren't that much into it. I mean I knew and watched all the movies, but it was on my own that I found my love for Disney. In 2017 I did go to Disneyland California with a friend of mine and that is the only time I have ever been to a Disney theme park. I do hope some time in the near future I can get to the States and to Florida and experience WDW.
 
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Lilofan

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Tony the Tigger said:
Let the rabbit hole begin!

Depending how long it takes us to wrap things up and get ready, we may drive up late tonight and stay at a La Quinta or something. We routinely do this, it's a nice drive with no traffic, and when we wake up in the morning, we're already there!

The idea was simple: 2 or 3 nights in a cabin with the pup - relaxin' and no parks. Disney Springs, a fancy schmancy resort dinner - all on points!

Obviously today was scrapped, and that was good. I got some important work done. Brian brought a bag of essentials to Dad's new place. They wouldn't let him in beyond the lobby. (That's kind of good - less guilt going away since we couldn't do anything here, anyway.)

Amazingly, I was still able to book the two remaining nights (Wed/Thurs) for a Cabin at Ft Wilderness with FL res discount ($299/night.)

ADR's were slim pickins - focusing more on Thursday night, thinking Kylie will be comfortable by then and we can leave her in the cabin and go to dinner (I am more confident in that situation than a standard hotel room.)

One possibility was the BOAThouse, which of course led to the amphibious car ride thingy and I thought, "Hey, we're not going to the parks, what's $125 all on points? For a 20 minute ride...hmm...a one day park ticket is $109 for the whole day...

See where this is going?

All days have availability at all parks. We could pick Epcot and eat more, maybe pick a restaurant we like better. We could pick AK and maybe Tiffins is open? (I know Jiko is not.) We could pick HS and possibly get to finally ride the Star Wars rides which I have never done even though I was there on opening morning at 5AM? And visit our bartender buddy at the Tune-in? If she's there? Or...MK.

Here's some classic rationalization: we saved $299 by not staying there tonight, so we can spend that on two park tickets, right? (If Best Friends Pet Care has room for Kylie...)

Are we relaxing yet?
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Best friends pet care at WDW has VIP rooms for pets. I've seen them. It's a private room with a TV, toys, bed, camera to see your loved one, the cast member takes the dog on private walks, gives the dog nightly belly rubs and reads them a bedtime story.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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Twisted Ballerina said:
Pardon me if I do not jump in to chat about WDW and the restaurants and all the wonderful food there because I have never been there. Yes someone who is an avid Disney fan like myself has never been to WDW. Some of that has to do with living in Vancouver across the country and in another country from it and another is my parents really weren't that much into it. I mean I knew and watched all the movies, but it was on my own that I found my love for Disney. In 2017 I did go to Disneyland California with a friend of mine and that is the only time I have ever been to a Disney theme park. I do hope some time in the near future I can get to the States and to Florida and experience WDW.
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Again this is a food and general chat thread but mostly food;) no worries we discuss movies, tv, trips elsewhere, @MinnieM123 and @GYKid75's mental health issues involving snow. You're good
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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ajrwdwgirl said:
Oh the possibilities! Unless things have changed recently the bar at the Tune-in/50's is not open. However the Baseline is a good alternative if you go to the Studios.

The Boathouse is always a great meal. We went there twice last trip, sat inside the first time and got some amazing steak. The second time we sat outside by the water and had fillet mignon sliders, it was really nice outside with good views and a gorgeous sunset.
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Wine Bar George is near the top of my bucket list and they have outdoor dining if the weather is nice
 
Twisted Ballerina

Twisted Ballerina

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In the Parks
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figmentfan423 said:
@Twisted Ballerina it also helps if you're into Once Upon A Time, Star Wars, Hamilton Disney+, Dancing With the Stars, Downton Abbey, ever been involved in music or theater and Star Trek
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I do love Disney +. Actually I am going to watch this new original movie that has recently landed on Disney + called Secret Societ of Second- Born Royals. I watched the trailer and it seemed slightly interesting. I have also enjoyed Dancing with the Stars although I have not watched this season yet. Hamilton is also something I have watched on Disney + and I actually need to view it again. Being from Canada it was interesting with the history of the whole musical. The music and the theatrics are out of this world. Also on Disney + I enjoyed the silliness of Muppets Now recently.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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Twisted Ballerina said:
I do love Disney +. Actually I am going to watch this new original movie that has recently landed on Disney + called Secret Societ of Second- Born Royals. I watched the trailer and it seemed slightly interesting. I have also enjoyed Dancing with the Stars although I have not watched this season yet. Hamilton is also something I have watched on Disney + and I actually need to view it again. Being from Canada it was interesting with the history of the whole musical. The music and the theatrics are out of this world. Also on Disney + I enjoyed the silliness of Muppets Now recently.
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I want to watch Second Born Royals. Please give us a review if you watch it. Spoiler free of course
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
figmentfan423 said:
Between 2:30 and 3 bring kevlar gloves. We're not responsible for injuries or loss of limbs
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I'll be ready for battle.
star wars fighting GIF
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
Twisted Ballerina said:
I do love Disney +. Actually I am going to watch this new original movie that has recently landed on Disney + called Secret Societ of Second- Born Royals. I watched the trailer and it seemed slightly interesting. I have also enjoyed Dancing with the Stars although I have not watched this season yet. Hamilton is also something I have watched on Disney + and I actually need to view it again. Being from Canada it was interesting with the history of the whole musical. The music and the theatrics are out of this world. Also on Disney + I enjoyed the silliness of Muppets Now recently.
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I watched the 2nd Born Royals, it was pretty good. And the Muppets Now segments with the Swedish Chef were hilarious!
 
Tony the Tigger

Tony the Tigger

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ajrwdwgirl said:
the bar at the Tune-in/50's is not open
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That's solid info, and likely a deciding factor against HS!

My gut says to go to Epcot, less "attraction based," more walking around and eating. If we do a park at all. Not in stone yet.
Lilofan said:
Best friends pet care at WDW has VIP rooms for pets. I've seen them. It's a private room with a TV, toys, bed, camera to see your loved one, the cast member takes the dog on private walks, gives the dog nightly belly rubs and reads them a bedtime story.
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I called and all they have available in the next few days is a Villa (not sure if that's the same thing.) It's about $100, double what we normally pay (plus we're paying $50 per day at the resort for her, jeez.)

But the thought process is going something like - this is "the" trip for like two years. (Our last trip was September 2019, our next one won't likely be anytime soon, with the re-apocalypse coming back to FL as everything is forced open again.) Plus it's all on points (except Best Friends Pet Care.) So might as well go to a park, if we really want to. One park, one day. $200 rather than an AP. Cool.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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Tony the Tigger said:
That's solid info, and likely a deciding factor against HS!

My gut says to go to Epcot, less "attraction based," more walking around and eating. If we do a park at all. Not in stone yet.

I called and all they have available in the next few days is a Villa (not sure if that's the same thing.) It's about $100, double what we normally pay (plus we're paying $50 per day at the resort for her, jeez.)

But the thought process is going something like - this is "the" trip for like two years. (Our last trip was September 2019, our next one won't likely be anytime soon, with the re-apocalypse coming back to FL as everything is forced open again.) Plus it's all on points (except Best Friends Pet Care.) So might as well go to a park, if we really want to. One park, one day. $200 rather than an AP. Cool.
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Make the most of your trip!
 

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