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  1. Ralph&Pam

    Are Deluxe Resort bus stops closer to park entrances?

    Particularly at Disney Springs. I think we walked past 8 or 9 bus loading stations before we got to the one for the BW.
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    New photos of Lighthouse Point

    I have seen reports of 114, 120, and 132 miles on various web sites.
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    Victoria & Albert’s awarded MICHELIN Star

    Per the Michelin Guide site, inaugural guide: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/2022-florida-michelin-stars.
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    Turf Club Recently

    We ate there in late-January. DW had the prime rib and I had the salmon. Both were quite good, as was the service. We also enjoyed our starters, salad for DW and French onion soup for me.
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    Victoria & Albert’s awarded MICHELIN Star

    Only since 2023. The Michelin Guide didn’t start rating Florida restaurants until 2022, at which time V&A was still in its post-Covid hiatus. V&A received a mention in the 2023 edition, but no Michelin star yet.
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    Teppan edo and Biergaten

    Yes to both, a la carte or “combination” pricing are both available. Scroll down the menu to find the combination options. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/teppan-edo/menus
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    Check In

    Checking in at BWV, the valet who meets the car always asks if we want valet parking and if we want luggage service. No to valet parking and yes to luggage service for us. The valet either gets a cart and unloads the luggage and any groceries if we’ve already made a grocery stop or has someone...
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    Victoria & Albert’s awarded MICHELIN Star

    Michelin Stars were first awarded for Florida restaurants with the 2022 publication of the Guide. At that time V&A had not yet reopened post-Covid, so no chance for it to be evaluated.
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    Cruising on the Fantasy

    Also known as starboard side.
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    MCO Car Rental Return to DCL Ground Transfer Check-In?

    Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and Hertz all have car rental locations listed for Port Canaveral, all located on A1A on the barrier island side. All offer courtesy shuttle service to and from the cruise port terminals. When making reservations, the location may be listed as Port Canaveral or...
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    What is the latest on popcorn buckets?

    Autogratuity, not tax onboard the ship. $1.50 + 18% autogratuity.
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    cannot for the life of me decide between Trattoria al Forno and Topolino's Terrace

    Since we usually stay at BWV, we tend to have a breakfast and a dinner at Trattoria al Forno every trip. It and Ale & Compass at the Yacht Club are our two favorite mid-tier restaurants on property. With Topolino’s Terrace being a signature restaurant, at a higher price point, we expect more. We...
  13. Ralph&Pam

    Monsieur Paul meat course recommendations?

    DW had the beef filet and I had the rack of lamb. Both excellent. She had the scallops and I had the sea bass for the fish course.
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    What happens to the Fantasy?

    Of course. As usual, follow the $$$. The contracts simply reflect the reality of the business case for the large number of Florida sailings, not just for DCL but for other cruise lines as well. The OP for this thread asked if there were any predictions that the Fantasy would stay in Europe or...
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    What happens to the Fantasy?

    I see no reason why the Fantasy would not do a WBTA cruise at the end of its European sailing season, just as the Dream did in 2023 and is doing in 2024, and as the Magic did for many years through 2022. The timing as to a September or October TA sailing date may depend on whether there is a...
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    Does the 528 and 417 still have cash tolls?

    As I said, there is no problem on 528 (from the North exit of MCO) between the airport and I4 so long as you have cash available. As clearly stated, the note about unmanned toll ramps was regarding using the South exit of MCO onto 417, where there are unmanned exits (Orange Blossom Trail comes...
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    Does the 528 and 417 still have cash tolls?

    I think that Hertz has multiple options. There are no transponders in most of their FL rental vehicles (although if you get a car license-plated in one of the Northern or Midwestern states, it might have an installed EZPass transponder). If you opt into their Plate Pass All-inclusive Tolling...
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    How is Dream different than Magic/Wonder (other than larger)

    We’ve been in the same boat (quite literally), but now find ourselves booking the Dream or Fantasy in order to get itineraries we want to sail. We prefer cruises at least seven nights long, with Transatlantic crossings and Panama Canal transits our favorites. We also went from Vancouver to...
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    How is Dream different than Magic/Wonder (other than larger)

    And the WBTA cruise will be the first post-drydock sailing.
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    Transatlantic - Tell Me All the Things!

    It’s one device at a time if you purchase for a single device. DW enrolls and has the login active most of the time. She will log off once a day and I’ll log on to check my email and check a couple of news sites.




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