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    "Official" 2023 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Let's Get Spooky!

    Got my tickets for 8/25. We are coming in for a short 25th anniversary trip and I couldn’t be more excited.
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    Hollywood Studios

    Muppets is quite honestly my favorite. I don’t know why. It just is. I also love Mickey and Minnie’s runaway railroad and Rise of the Resistance.
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    WWYD?-Did I make the right choice?

    We are a family of five who has always stayed in one room. Never been a problem for us. I would choose Yacht over POP any day of the week.
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    Avatar made me sick - should I avoid Rise?

    I get so sick on FOP but Rise didn’t affect me at all.
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    When was the last time you used anything you learned at school in real life?

    I use what I learned in school all the time. As much as I hated school, I can now admit it was a worthy endeavor.
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    What are you drinking tonight?

    Jack Daniels and Coke Zero.
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    Do you like Butterbeer?

    It was just okay at Universal but absolutely delicious at the Harry Potter store in NYC.
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    For the first time in 20 years, I am not excited to return to Disney World.

    I experienced this same feeling back in November 2012 just as they were preparing for the launch of Fast Pass+. I had been going to Disney World consistently since 1978 at that point and for me, Fast Pass + was a bridge too far. I didn't end up going back to Disney until 2019. I really needed...
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    Is Chapek on the verge of being fired?

    I don't think he is going to be fired. I think it is a pipe dream to expect him to be fired at this point. Disney fans are notorious for throwing a fit over any and all change no matter how big or small, so the outrage and petitions were expected and I doubt anyone is paying a bit of...
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    Music: What are you listening to??

    Right now I am all about Bruno Mars and Silksonic.
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    My Letter to Bob Chapek (should I send it?)

    In all honesty, I tuned out after reading that Disney was your first love and I agree with you. The best way to talk is with your wallet. If enough people agree with you, and also talk with their wallets, you will see change. As long as people gripe, but still continue shelling out the...
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    New Show Format

    I also prefer it. It flows more naturally to me.
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    What Are The Odds They Bring Happily Ever Back Sooner Rather Than Later?

    The outcry over the Cake Castle was intense. I hated it then but wish I had appreciated it more now. I think I just didn’t trust that it was temporary but with Disney, all things are temporary. Happily Ever After was temporary as was Wishes before that. One upon a time, fireworks wasn’t even...
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    Why we didn't get any free souvies as resort guests:

    Well stated! I don’t think the OP’s expectations were out of line at all. I don’t think their “entitlement” is showing either. I do think that Disney missed a valuable opportunity to remind people of what had previously set them apart. It used to be common practice in the travel industry...
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    When do MagicBands ship?

    I ordered my magic band earlier this month for my April trip and got it about a week later. Now, not to lose it before the trip. 😂
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    HARMONIOUS SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

    What a disappointment. Evidently, my impression of what Epcot is and Disney’s impression no longer agree. That show doesn’t belong in Epcot. I understand saving money on fireworks. That could have easily been done if there was a story to get the audience invested in. Colored water can only...
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    I Wanted to be Clown Vomit - August 2020 Trip Report

    When can I expect more? This is good.
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    Perpetually Tinkering with my Trip Plans...

    I'm exhausted and all I had to do was read it. :rotfl: Wise choice skipping Tampa this time in my opinion. It isn't that far, but the drive is stressful.
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    Class of 2023 Parents

    What options would you consider reasonable? Genuinely curious. Distance learning was challenging for us as well. He had one class on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and 4 classes on Wednesday. Two overlapped. It was super stressful for me to make sure he was awake and ready to go because he...
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    Class of 2023 Parents

    What a school year! Distance learning was tough. My son ended up getting getting an incomplete in one class and he has no idea why so he is virtual summer school for an elective. The other classes he did okay but he really missed going to school. I am happy it is summer time.




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