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  1. LizGirl

    Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT Information & Questions

    We just stayed in Casitas and the fan would only stay on after pushing the button and if it detected motion. Pretty annoying because it didn't detect motion if you were in the shower even though the door is glass.
  2. LizGirl

    Can I go to the front desk before check in to see if my requests were honored?

    It's got to be worth a try! I've been put in HA rooms with no need so it seems like they could possibly have more available than current guests require. Certainly, if you don't ask, they won't know. It's better to get your request out there.
  3. LizGirl

    EPCOT on New Year's Eve

    We've done it twice now, I think? It's busy but has been manageable and fun both times. The hardest part is getting out of there when the part closes at 1. We will be there again this year! I don't think Epcot typically has the capacity closures that you see at MK since it's so much larger.
  4. LizGirl

    Engagement with Mickey

    I thought I read that characters will not participate in proposals? Perhaps someone can confirm.
  5. LizGirl

    Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT Information & Questions

    Publix doesn't do direct curbside orders. You have to go through Instacart. In my experience, the quickest Publix from CSR would be the Water Tower Shops on 192 in Kissimmee. The Orange Lake location is a close second but requires you to get on the toll road. The Flamingo Crossings Target...
  6. LizGirl

    Being offered this upgrade for our CBR room

    How are these offers sent out? Email? A notification in MDE?
  7. LizGirl

    Question about Annual Passholders visiting MK on a Saturday

    I appreciate the clarification because the wording is very confusing. We've avoided the parks up until now because we just want to be able to hop where we want, when we want!
  8. LizGirl

    Question about Annual Passholders visiting MK on a Saturday

    It doesn't make sense to me why they would call it out if it's "the usual hopping rules"? I don't think your point #2 is correct. I believe you can reserve MK, tap in, hop to HS and then hop back to MK. I don't think you can book HS, tap in, and then hop to MK on Saturday or Sunday. It works...
  9. LizGirl

    Question about Annual Passholders visiting MK on a Saturday

    From the passholder website: "Passholders may visit a park after 2:00 PM without a theme park reservation––except when visiting Magic Kingdom park on Saturdays and Sundays". I take this to mean that you have to have a reservation to go to MK on the weekend. You can hop from MK to another...
  10. LizGirl

    Port Transportation

    Another vote for rental car. The Disney transport is so expensive and I like having freedom to stop if needed.
  11. LizGirl

    Talk to me about being an out-of-state passholder

    We live in Texas and I've managed to convince us that we should have APs every other year. I try to tell my husband that it "saves us money" but he tells me that my math is wrong! LOL! Disney math is never wrong. We buy them and then plan to go a lot in the year that we have them. We sorta...
  12. LizGirl

    Friends visiting our resort...

    I haven't had an issue at POR but the guards at Coronado wouldn't let my sister in even with my name and room number. I had to drive out to the gate, give her one of our magic bands and she went through the gate ahead of me. This has never happened to us before so I have no idea if they were...
  13. LizGirl

    Ovation of the Seas - Alaska

    We sailed Ovation to Alaska last June and had a really nice time. In Juneau, we went whale watching with Jayleen's Alaska and it was a wonderful experience! She uses small boats so you avoid the cattle call feel. We booked this on our own and had no issue with getting back to the ship on...
  14. LizGirl

    How is Thanksgiving Week?

    OMG, yes, this. Epcot was NUTTY that day. We were there all week too and this is the only day that really stands out. We managed to get a bite to eat and then ran out of there. The benefits of being AP!
  15. LizGirl

    Rock n Roller Coaster question

    You can take a purse or backpack. You will have to hang on to it but there's room on your feet or between your knees. It goes upside down and has the quick launch at the beginning so it's pretty sporty but not super violent or anything. Can you ride Everest?
  16. LizGirl

    Character Dining vs Character meets for a 10YO girl

    I'll preface my response by saying that we go to the parks a lot relative to most people so that may desensitize my kids a bit but... I have a 12 and 10 year old and they really could not care less about meeting characters. They like meeting the Star Wars characters and high five others if...
  17. LizGirl

    last minute NYE...I know, I know...which park, which day?

    I would (and am!) do MK 12/30 and Epcot 12/31. Try for RotR on 1/1 since many people are getting caught up from a late night. This doesn't work if you need to see the festival, though. If you absolutely must ride RotR, I think I would try for it on 12/31 so you have a day of backup on 1/1 if...
  18. LizGirl

    Shoes for the parks?

    I have it as well. If you have shoes that work well for you every day, I wouldn't recommend switching. Definitely learn the stretches and stretch out every night and when you take breaks. I saw a foot and ankle orthopedist and he recommended that I find athletic shoes built for stability. I...
  19. LizGirl

    How much does day of the week matter?

    The weekend makes a huge difference to us. If you can float your days, I'd avoid Saturday - especially at MK and EP. Sunday isn't quite as bad.
  20. LizGirl

    Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT Information & Questions

    Depends on your speed but it's probably a 7-10 minute walk from the tower to the Casitas bus stop. There isn't a good route around the parking lot so you'd want to walk along the lake over to building 4 and then cut over.




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