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  1. BalooFan

    Magicband+ keychain or other options?

    I injured my wrist shortly before my trip last year, so I was unable to wear my MB+ on my wrist (I was wearing a Fitbit on the other wrist). I purchased a retractable carabiner keychain/badge holder through Amazon. I fastened my MB+ through the keychain hoop and attached the carabiner to a...
  2. BalooFan

    Weird Next Door Interaction

    Now, I love animals, but my favorite NextDoor posts are for the found pets. Those helpful people who make the mistake of posting on ND that they have found a lost pet are consistently asked if they (1) are feeding it, (2j are providing it with shelter, (3j have taken it to a vet/police...
  3. BalooFan

    Backup plan for Victoria & Albert’s?

    Have you considered Citricos? It is also in the Grand Floridian, actually right next to V&A. It is a signature restaurant and I thought the food and service were excellent. The restaurant itself is lovely, with a Mary Poppins theme. Most people wore business casual, but I wouldn’t feel out of...
  4. BalooFan

    Is Topolino's breakfast really worth it?

    I hadn’t been to a character meal in years; I typically dislike them. On my last trip, at the last minute I did a walk-up at Topolino’s because of the good food reviews. The food was delicious (I had the quiche), the restaurant was beautiful, the service was good, and the characters were a lot...
  5. BalooFan

    Need Resort Recommendations for a Father Son Trip

    I’m not really into the value resorts. I have only stayed at Pop Century, which might not be a bad choice, since it is on the Skyliner route and walking distance to Art of Animation. For a moderate, my choice would be Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs. The tower is beautiful and has deluxe...
  6. BalooFan

    ***Official April 2023 Thread***

    Same here, except I want the 24th or 25th!
  7. BalooFan

    Favorite Fireworks and Parade locations in MK

    I don’t really have fireworks recommendations (I just squeeze into a vacant spot in the hub), but lucked upon a good spot for the parade the last time I was there. I normally don’t watch parades, but was leaving MK for lunch when the noon parade was starting to go by and stopped to watch. I...
  8. BalooFan

    ***Official April 2023 Thread***

    Are you referring to April reservations? I have been on the lookout for the R&C Fireworks Dining for my trip in a couple of weeks with no success. Another poster (I can’t recall if it was on this thread or another) wrote a few weeks ago that they had been able to book it for mid-April, so I...
  9. BalooFan

    Do you store your luggage under the bed? POLL

    For this very reason, I keep my luggage in or near the closet. I unpack, but keep all items in sealed bags. I then take additional precautions when I get home, in case I unknowingly brought any “hitchhikers” with me. I know it isn’t foolproof and the nasty little boogers can be found anywhere...
  10. BalooFan

    2nd Solo Newly retired😁

    Congratulations on your retirement and enjoy your trip!
  11. BalooFan

    Anyone planning on being in AK on the actual 25th Anniversary?

    Yes, I have a park reservation for AK that day. I have plans to do the Up Close with Rhinos tour and eat lunch at Yak & Yeti. I have been enjoying that park for 25 years and am happy to be there on the anniversary, even if there isn’t a big celebration!
  12. BalooFan

    Place/Food you want to try but never seem to work it in your schedule?

    1. Citricos, but I have a reservation next month. 2. Satu’li Canteen, primarily because I always eat at Yak & Yeti and am not yet willing to give it up!
  13. BalooFan

    1 or 2 days in MK?

    HM doesn’t exit into a gift shop, but Memento Mori is near the exit to the ride.
  14. BalooFan

    Sneakers?

    I walk at least 3.5 miles five or six days a week for exercise. In the past I wore New Balance walking shoes, but for the past two or three years have worn Vionic walking shoes. In addition to my walks, I wear my these shoes to WDW, so I put a lot of miles on them. Although they aren’t...
  15. BalooFan

    Overwhelmed-which restaurants have best/most unique ambiance for kids?

    There are a lot of great suggestions here; take a look at the ones that seem most interesting, then do a deeper dive. You know your children better than anyone. Sci-Fi, for instance, is dark and shows laughable old sci-fi movie clips, which could be frightening to some children. The antics at...
  16. BalooFan

    Narcoosee’s Reopening April 1

    I have an 8:10 p.m. ADR for Citricos that I want to move to around 7:00 p.m., so I’m hoping some people cancel Citricos to grab Narcoosee’s!
  17. BalooFan

    ***Official April 2023 Thread***

    Shucks! That’s the day I leave. I have reservation alerts set up, so I’ll hope for a cancellation.
  18. BalooFan

    ***Official April 2023 Thread***

    I’m not sure about Fantasmic, but I’m also on the lookout for the Rose & Crown Fireworks package. From reviewing previous posts, it looks like the R&C reservations have opened at the end of the month for the following month (for example, in late March for April dates). Nevertheless, I am...
  19. BalooFan

    If you had to choose a moderate...

    Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs is, in my opinion, the closest you will find to a deluxe at moderate prices. There are several dining options, interior corridors, beautiful grounds, and an impressive lobby. I stayed there my last two trips because I had a hard time justifying deluxe...
  20. BalooFan

    Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT Information & Questions

    I stayed at the tower from 5/12 to 5/18/22 and had what appeared to be full housekeeping every other day. The bed was made on those days and the room, including the floor, appeared to have been cleaned.




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