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  1. HelenParr

    Wife has Ophidiophobia, places to avoid?

    There are (animatronic in most cases) snakes, based on my pre-pandemic experience/memory, this is not a complete list… MK, at: BTMRR (although you might not notice if you aren’t looking for them); small world (unless they’ve removed the snake charmer scene); Railroad and Frontierland shooting...
  2. HelenParr

    Best table dining options for one, bars and lounges included.

    Kimonos at the Swan. Particularly later after karaoke starts. Bar at Frontera Cocina at Springs. Tutto Gusto wine cellar, Epcot.
  3. HelenParr

    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    No sports meant at Ale & Compass lounge last night they had To Catch a Killer on tv. It was weird.
  4. HelenParr

    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    Thanks Dee. Sorry your trip is off, too! We’re actually at YC right now. Originally checking out Tuesday, but rebooked flight to go home tomorrow (Sunday). Typical of the bubble that Disney World creates, everything here seems normal, which of course it isn’t. (If anyone is here and...
  5. HelenParr

    Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

    We‘re here now, scheduled to be here until Tuesday. Staying at YC/BC. Nothing from Disney at the hotel. No phone message. No notice under the door. If I wasn’t watching social media and the Boards, I would not be aware. Weird.
  6. HelenParr

    FastPass+ FAQ — SERVICE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

    Sorry this happened to you. It's very frustrating. We had the same unexplained block out of FOP or Navi as 4th FP last May. Never figured out a cause. But it was one of those weeks when MDE was iffy many times. I spent a good while at whatever they were calling Guest Experience team then...
  7. HelenParr

    Tickets and Annual Pass Questions - Please add your ticket questions to this thread

    I have a timing problem with AP renewal and FP window. I'm unsure how to best solve. Next trip is 3/11/20-3/17/20. Last day of my AP is 3/13/2020. I plan to renew. I fear that means my 60 day FP window will open on 1/11 but only for March 11-13. I'm not going to be able to make FP...
  8. HelenParr

    DHS FP today (Friday 11/8)

    We had a similar experience 11/8. Several times before noon MDE said FP distribution at DHS was done for the day. It was very odd. After about 150 refreshes (while in line at MK after using original 3 FP+ choices) I was able to get TSMM for 4pm. Hopped parks. It was very crowded at DHS...
  9. HelenParr

    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    Hi YC/BC fans. Quick question. On Wine & Dine run event mornings (e.g., 11/2) can guests who are not in the run/race walk to DHS on the regular path? We are planning super early trek to DHS for EEMH, and didn’t want to get outside and find out walking is not an option. TIA!
  10. HelenParr

    FastPass+ FAQ — SERVICE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

    Same for me on 11/7. I had an early Mermaid (as a place holder to get in 3 FPs as soon as possible) yesterday that got bumped to 12:10. There appears to be nothing in the morning right now. If I can't improve it, I'll probably just tap at 12:10, or change parks.
  11. HelenParr

    Yacht Club during Princess Half-Marathon

    We stay at Y&B same time every year during Epcot marathon/run events, not specifically for the marathon, it’s just when we like to go. Unless your room faces the marathon running route (toward Boardwalk) you won’t notice it at all. There are lots of runners who stay at Y&B, but it doesn’t...
  12. HelenParr

    FastPass+ FAQ — SERVICE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

    Question about FOP as 4th FP+. I'm looking for advice (and/or similar experiences). On May 2019 trip, MDX was all sorts of screwy (not hard to believe I realize), with glitches most days of our trip for pretty much all functions. This was also a week when FOP dropped out of service several...
  13. HelenParr

    bridge GF to MK

    Wow. Thanks for pics BaymaxFan! I am stunned how fast they appear to be making progress. (Admittedly, I have low expectations for WDW construction progress, generally.) My family is not as keen on GF as Epcot resorts because of the inability to walk to a park. This will change my mind.
  14. HelenParr

    Monorail Crawl without Mizner's

    I would get drinks from the Citrico’s bar and take them to the lobby to listen to the band and/or piano. That would work well with a group that size. The Citrico’s lounge area is very small. And without much atmosphere. The lobby atmosphere is pretty good.
  15. HelenParr

    Alamo Car Rental at MCO

    Yes. That’s exactly what that means.
  16. HelenParr

    Brown Derby Lounge

    Wait times seem to be random, and obviously trickier the larger the party. It’s has such limited capacity. In any event, I agree with the advice above on how to go about to. Who knows how it’ll be once GE is open. But probably much more crowded. I’m guessing you won’t be able to get far...
  17. HelenParr

    May 2019 Car Rental Thread

    I book Alamo through Costco, and am able to skip the counter. Have done it many times at MCO. You just need to check in through Alamo site in advance (your Costco reservation will have the Alamo reservation # included). You do not need to prepay. You can add your one free additional driver...
  18. HelenParr

    Which lounges fill up fast?

    Other thoughts as you choose your lounges.... If at Studios, consider Hollywood Brown Derby lounge outside. Fun atmosphere, good food. Usually not a long wait. Sanaa lounge fills up fast but if you go at less than peak time, you can snag space. Nomad at AK is a great spot, with bar or...
  19. HelenParr

    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    Not to complicate this, but you could rent a car Thursday night from the Dolphin Alamo, return it to MCO when leaving, for around $60. I just checked online, didn’t even input any codes or discounts. (You also have to factor in YC one night parking). If you did that, you could take bags with...
  20. HelenParr

    Can we make it to 9:15 HEA from 6:15 HDDR show?

    There should be plenty of time to get to MK. HDDR show last about 2 hours. It’s a 5 minute walk to the boat launch. There could be a short wait for a boat. The boat trip itself is less than 15 minutes.




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