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  1. KatieCharlotte

    Our Tips from 5 Days in July

    To address a couple of points based on our recent experience: At the Kebab House in IOA, they don't have a fountain soda pop machine to give out free cups of ice water, but they had the same little plastic cups and directed us to get water from the nearby freestyle machines. We were definitely...
  2. KatieCharlotte

    AP Multi-ticket discount question (and a couple other AP ?s :) )

    15% off gate prices, which are higher but it's still a better deal when there are no special promotions online. But you can pay more for the convenience of buying online or in short lines at the hotels. At the hotels, you buy tickets at the online price and you cannot use your discount there...
  3. KatieCharlotte

    How's the Wait at Quick Service in the Evening?

    To add today's dinner experience: At about 6 p.m., later than planned because Hagrid's was too tempting, we waited in line at Thunder Falls Terrace (one register open) only to be warned as we approached the register that they were out of rotisserie chicken and wings (leaving turkey legs as the...
  4. KatieCharlotte

    How's the Wait at Quick Service in the Evening?

    Yes, still long lines at dinner time, and part of the problem is that anywhere you think is less popular and will have a shorter line was closed for dinner. Reservations in city walk or eating at the resorts are options, but budget a long time if you plan to take the boats because they aren't...
  5. KatieCharlotte

    "We Want to Be as Cool as VelociGranny" and "I Now Have a Fear of Housekeeping"

    It's really upsetting that they didn't take the housekeeping incident a lot more seriously. I'm sorry. And then to not make sure that housekeeping didn't come back....that's not acceptable. Thank you for sharing your trip. It brings back many memories that we'll be experiencing again soon...
  6. KatieCharlotte

    June 2021 PTR "Let's make up for last year."

    I'm enjoying reading this two days before we leave for our trip. I relate to a lot of this. We are staying at PB for the first time because I got a great rate. We usually only stay at RP (or SF when RP is too expensive). My youngest (now 13) and I took a special spontaneous, school-skipping...
  7. KatieCharlotte

    PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL INFO...FAQ`s and more.......

    What is the best option for hot breakfasts for light eaters ? At the Trattoria, is it acceptable to get kids meals for those who clearly not kids or split a plate of pancakes, or are we better off with room service?
  8. KatieCharlotte

    Outdoor dining?

    Unless things have changed, we've always eaten at outside tables at Thunder Falls Terrace.
  9. KatieCharlotte

    Express Pass and Touring Plans

    I haven't been back yet (going next month), but assuming it's like past summers, you still don't need a touring plan with express pass. It's a good idea to know what you want to do and the general layout, and plan for long lines at lunch. I do think it can help to have a plan just for Diagon...
  10. KatieCharlotte

    PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL INFO...FAQ`s and more.......

    We are staying at Portofino for the first time, after many trips to RPR and SF. Someone in my group (not me, lol) is interested in using the fitness center. I assume it has reopened and isn't requiring masks for fully vaccinated guests. I can't find much about the fitness center. What types...
  11. KatieCharlotte

    Strategy advice needed please ! For february 7th

    We had a long trip during a pretty busy time. Most days we would see that the wait time had dropped to 90 minutes, get in line, and wait 45 to 70 minutes. If there are no delays, the line feels faster because you're constantly moving. And they were selling snacks, drinks, and beer at one...
  12. KatieCharlotte

    Strategy advice needed please ! For february 7th

    If you're counting on single rider, you'll have to monitor it carefully because it is often closed. We were told that it closes when there are so many people in the single rider line that it wouldn't be any faster (or not much faster). We have done single rider and the wait was about 25-30...
  13. KatieCharlotte

    Backpack suggestions that fit refill mug?

    I have a backpack made by High Sierra with side pockets and padded straps. I was able to put it in the free lockers with two refillable mugs (the new style, empty because they didn't stay sealed), a small purse, thin sweater, and a very small camera in the backpack -- but it was a tight fit...
  14. KatieCharlotte

    Hagrid's Coaster Queue Updates / Questions / Reviews

    Our experiences the past week -- We never tried for rope drop because that wasn't what we wanted to do on this trip, and the one time we were in IOA at opening, Hagrid's was down. Which is not to say that it's not a good choice, as long as you are not at the back of the opening crowd and don't...
  15. KatieCharlotte

    Hagrid's Coaster Queue Updates / Questions / Reviews

    I was thinking about trying to rope drop Hagrid's this morning and decided to let my daughter sleep in instead. I'm glad, because it was delayed this morning, and we ended up getting in a half hour (at most) single rider line in the evening. I ended up on the motorbike alone because the person...
  16. KatieCharlotte

    Hagrid's Coaster Queue Updates / Questions / Reviews

    Yesterday, at a little after 7 p.m. with an 8 p.m. park closing time, we saw that the line was still open with the wait time listed at 90 min. We didn't want to wait another day to ride and decided to jump in line. My phone was in the locker and we took our time looking at photos after the...
  17. KatieCharlotte

    UOR newbie... so many questions - HELP

    I'm not sure which rides you would consider too intense, so I would recommend researching the HP rides first. Hogwarts Express is obviously very tame and a different ride each direction, and Forbidden Journey is very cool to walk through even if you decide not to ride. Basically, if you don't...
  18. KatieCharlotte

    Should we visit USO?

    Single rider with kids --When my youngest was a young-looking but confident 10-year-old, we used single rider on Spider-Man with no issues. I believe that there is a rule that you have to be 48 inches to ride alone, so I would guess that they enforce that for single riders. Taller kids should...
  19. KatieCharlotte

    IT`S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE...COCKTAILS, STEAKS AND CAKES..11 JOLLY HOLIDAY NIGHTS @ RPR-DEC 2019

    I wondered if you might have to. :laughing: My older daughter is a Marvel fanatic and has taught me most of what I know.
  20. KatieCharlotte

    Hagrid's Coaster Queue Updates / Questions / Reviews

    I'd love to know the behind-the-scenes discussions. I'm sure no one is happy with how things have gone. Having a high-demand ride is positive pr, but not a ride that has constant operational issues. There's obviously a huge psychological difference between waiting in a long line for...
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