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  1. EscalatorKid

    Cocoa Beach hotel suggestions?

    I booked Sandcastles Unit 306 for my KSC/Beach trip coming up in June. I've not been to Cocoa Beach since I was a very little kid, and I think it was a "driving through" situation heading to Daytona from Orlando. I was looking at BW, but then two rooms for four of us (who want space!) would...
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    Eating / Drinking Around the World

    I did that with the Food&Wine Festival. I... Was... So... Full... But if you're not doing that, my favorites are School Bread in Norway. For drinks there, I like the shot of Aquavit, which I did not have at Epcot but bought a bottle at home for nearly the same price as two shots. As for taste...
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    Where were your favourite hang out places as a child?

    The school playground and the playground directly across the street from our elementary school at one of the small City Parks. When we got older, it was the small mall closest to us with the movie theater, arcade, and the most amazing NY Style pizza place. When we got our own wheels, it was...
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    as a child , where did your family do their shopping?

    Around here, for groceries, I remember Super Duper and Bell's the most, then Tops if needed. For a lot of other stuff, it was Hills and Ames. My mom would go to Kmart but it was definitely not her favorite. Appliances were from Sears and she stopped shopping there when they refused to give her...
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    Fresh popcorn anywhere other than the parks?

    I'm pretty sure there's popcorn in Disney Springs at Marketplace Snacks.
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    Ohana heads on shrimp?

    They are peel-n-eat, but I don't think they have heads attached. Here's a picture in a review from 2010 showing what they look like. (And they did look like this in September '18.) I didn't eat them because I don't eat seafood, so you can just request that they don't bring the shrimp to your...
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    WWYD?

    I'm reiterating what OP said. Of course it's abnormal. I put an anecdote from personal experience and the school's response to that child's health issues and suggested a trip to a physician for referral to a child mental health professional. I'm thinking that OP is maybe looking for experiences...
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    Do You Have a Favorite Park Bag/Purse?

    I have one of the older Disney "Cinch Sacks" that are like this one. Mine is more of a canvas/cloth style, not the Nylon. (They have them in the parks sometimes in different patterns.) I've had it for at least 6 years and it has been through trips around the World. I take it everywhere, not just...
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    WWYD?

    Agreeing with others-- first step, pediatrician/family doctor for examination and then a referral to child psychologist. That is abnormal behavior for a 11-12 year old. There were issues with a 6th grade student in the school I worked at that one of the Aides was assigned to take him to the...
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    What was the last hotel/motel/villa/condo you stayed at?

    Last Summer, my sister and I went to the Hyatt Centric Arlington (VA) on a short Washington DC trip. It was fabulous for location and right next to the Metro station and a bus stop, and a short walk from a miniature Target. (I will DEFINITELY stay here again on my next trip to DC.) The year...
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    What it is with runny egg yolks?

    It's definitely a trend, but it isn't a new thing at all. I've been doing eggs over-easy for years now. Eggs on burgers or on top of dishes is a new trend (as is avocado everything.) My mom hates eggs that aren't scrambled or hard fried, so she orders them as such. If it comes with an...
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    Best suggestions for pick eaters

    My mom is picky and she didn't have a problem at any of the Disney restaurants we went to. She also has no problem ordering sauces or questionable things "on the side" and "without" for things like raw tomato and cucumber which she cannot stand. She even made substitutions where possible...
  13. EscalatorKid

    S/O How did you/your child search for their college?

    I basically knew I was starting at my county community college. The first two years of Gen Ed classes for less than half the price for the same classes elsewhere? Yeah, sign me up. From there, I basically figured it would be one of three SUNY-affiliated colleges within commuting distance. One...
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    How much influence did you have on your child’s college choice?

    My Mom made it clear that I was to go to Community College first and then transfer wherever I felt would be appropriate, and she really steered me local as opposed to spending insane amounts of money for dorming out of state or out of area when I could commute and save a whole lot. I also...
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    Your Most Comfortable Park Shoes

    I wear Crocs Capri IV flip flops (with a leather or cloth thong, NOT the rubber/croc one!) when I wear sandals, and I wear my Kuru sneakers. (Kurus are arch-support sneakers.) I haven't had issues since I switched to shoes with arch support in them.
  16. EscalatorKid

    DHS QS Recommendation?

    Fairfax Faire is my usual QS choice, but Woody's Lunchbox is fantastic... But super busy. I ended up having to eat my meal sitting on a bench nearby partly in the sun because people were taking up table space without having meals yet... Or were camping out "resting" after their meals were...
  17. EscalatorKid

    Hollywood and Vine....any better lately?

    Idk, I think some people just want to hate certain restaurants/rides/attractions. I honestly do not think there is much difference between Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey's, and H&V. It's a standard character buffet with pretty standard food offerings. I did the Halloween version this past...
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    Hollywood & Vine Dinner Characters?

    I was there for the Halloween dine. It was Mickey, Minnie (greeting up front), Donald, Daisy, and Goofy in Halloween costumes. The dinner is a standard Disney buffet (very similar to Crystal Palace and Chef Mickey's) and I thought it was pretty good. If you want Halloween-themed character...
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    Spin-Off of Anti-Vax Thread: Have You Updated Any of Your Vaccinations?

    I'm actually going to ask about updates for everything other than Tetanus (because I already got an update recently). I work with kids and I want to be protected and protect them. There's something like a 97% vaccination rate in the district I work in, which is good. I never got a full Whooping...
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    Curious about if this would be a DAS qualifier as its mobility related but not?

    There's using a flashlight, but with some of those lines, the flashlight is more of a hindrance than a help. Plus, I wouldn't want to aggravate people who are enjoying the dark line. Offhand, I'm thinking of Space Mountain where it's not TOTALLY dark, but it isn't super well-lit either. Or it's...




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