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    Possibly stupid question: App for itinerary planning?

    I use Excel, I'm more of a spreadsheeter than a Word person and I prefer the MS programs over Google apps. I plan everything on my laptop then have it on my phone an ipad to view/edit during the trip. I also plug anything scheduled into my calendar. For some trips calendar blocks is enough...
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    Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns in 2022!!!

    I ended up cancelling my Oct 7 DVC reservation (I was planning to anyway, the 2nd reservation was a wait list that came through, but I wanted to be 100% sure.) Once I cancelled the first one and logged back in on the mobile site I was able to choose any of the dates between Oct 13 and 16 (2nd...
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    Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns in 2022!!!

    Its only giving me one night to buy (Oct 7). I have 2 DVC reservations, one starting Oct 7 and another starting Oct 12. I see both in My Plans so i know they are linked to my account. There are at least 4 nights of parties in that range, and i want to go the 2nd week. Are dates in mid October...
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    Solo adult trying to park hop in Disneyland MK and California Adventure in 1 day. Where to start?

    Disney Tourist Blog had a post on this earlier in the week. Its pretty easy to cover all the big rides in both parts in a day if you are single rider and using G+. This would be my strategy too, especially if your strategy is to cover mostly what is NOT at WDW. DCA will have the most different...
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    Aulani Stay - rack rate?

    We have stayed there by booking through the Disney site, before we owned there. They often have discounts, I think we got 30% off or 5th night free, can't remember. It wasn't THAT much more than a DVC rental for a 1bdr. They have a lot of inventory so its more about timing IMO. At that time the...
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    Can't make a meal reservation

    You may want to try posting this on the DL Paris thread, under the international neighbors section. That's likely to have people who have been to DLP more recently. When we went we made reservations for 2 sit down meals, the rest were breakfast (at the hotel) and counter service. No idea what...
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    Flying Fish Cafe at the Boardwalk reopens on January 27th

    Not seeing any hours for March 1 yet, or even sooner. Looks like they didn't release all the dates 60 days out?
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    Swan Dolphin on chase ultimate rewards

    That's not how Marriott points bookings work. Its based on hotel category and peak vs off peak dates. Rack rate pricing does not directly tie in to the points required for an award booking. (Note - Marriott's methodology will change to flexible demand based points in a month or two. That's...
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    Swan Dolphin on chase ultimate rewards

    When you book on Marriott you can either book with points or use a discount code (like AAA or a corporate code). So in this case you would be using points. Not sure why you would need a AAA discount anyway since there's no $ charge.
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    Booking ADRs at 60+5 Day Stay: Timing/Procdure

    My window opened today and included the first week of March. I got Space 220 and it wasn't right at 6am, it was several minutes after. I think you'll be ok with one device on at exactly opening time. None of mine for this stay or the previous were available early. Just be ready and move fast...
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    Swan Dolphin on chase ultimate rewards

    I booked them on the Amex rewards site - they are part of The Hotel Collection for Amex. (I got the related Amex benefits AND Marriott benefits) Did not try on the Chase site, I don't remember seeing them there in September.
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    Updated with results: What do you think I'll get at 7 months?

    Figured I would come back and update this post now that I'm nearing 60 days out to my trip. I know waitlisting is a great unknown and people are often curious how much is opening up. So here's an update: We now are arriving Feb 22 and have 3 nights in a Lakeview at Poly, then move to a 1bdr...
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    Here now- things to bring and trip notes

    I'm Hertz Five Star and this was my experience too. I went straight to the car rentals (left the family at luggage) to try to beat the crowd. I also had trouble finding it at first, but when i got there I was first in the Gold line. I much prefer going straight to the car, but this was not bad...
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    Which Patreon level to be able to hear Podcast After Show?

    Yes, $5 tier is high enough to get the after show and Saturday Dreams and Games. Of course, there are higher tiers if you can do it. Good way to support the DIS/Dreams community.
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    Christmas at Aulani

    They started this week! We were in the lobby on Monday night and the garland was up, Tuesday morning the trees were up. If its not fully decorated by now it will be next week.
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    Christmas at Aulani

    Just wanted to comment that right now Four Seasons IS allowing non-resort guests for meals, so that may be an option. I didn't see anything specific about the holidays but worth a try. ETA: I see other posts saying there are specific dates where non-resort guests are not allowed. Was not the...
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    What to expect?

    Just returned from 6 nights, we had been there 4 years ago so did Aulani pre and post Covid. We had an amazing time and I think if we hadn't been there before would not have thought of Aulani as any different - its still a beautiful, amazing resort. If your family is vaxxed the process is...
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    Character breakfast

    Thanks. We weren't on either of the lawns and only saw them on the bridge. My kids weren't that into characters this time so it was fine. The Max+Goofy combo as chefs at the breakfast were super cute though! I have to say - our breakfast was good! My husband kept commenting on how good the...
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    Character breakfast

    We are booked for Tuesday which apparently now has characters. I originally booked when it was non-character, I like breakfast and having one nice brunch during vacation is a treat. We have not seen characters much other than at the breakfast area, so if my kids were really wanting to see them...
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