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  1. Shellyred8

    BWV Studio vs BCV 1 Bedroom Dilemma

    I'm a points miser, but I really like a 1br every once in a while. I like having the king sized bed and the laundry in the unit. It's nice to have the living room separate from the bedroom, just in case one of you wants to get up earlier than the other or stay up later than the other. Careful...
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    Kids first disney trip. What am I missing

    I would keep an eye on how they are feeling after the first two rides at MK. If they are questionable, I would skip the teacups. No need to make them sick and ruin the rest of the day. If DD6 is a frozen fanatic, I would make that ride a priority, even if it is a longer wait. Sounds like a...
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    Best resort to start/end your trip?

    We like to end our trip at an MK resort. Our flights usually leave early afternoon. If we are at an MK resort, we can do one last visit to MK in the morning before we leave. We have AP's, so this works for us.
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    Best double stroller to purchase ahead of skyliner resort trip?

    If you get a stroller with inflatable tires and you fly with it, be forewarned that the airlines may deflate the tires a bit for the flight. Not totally flat, just a bit so they don't explode during the flight. I had this happen and we couldn't figure out why the tires were so low. We stopped...
  5. Shellyred8

    8 hour drive for a short trip?

    I would totally do this! But I would go with the Sat - Tues dates.
  6. Shellyred8

    Sheraton Vistana Villages vs Marriott for Universal

    I think Harbour Lake would be a better option for you. I think the pool area is better there. I also wasn't overly impressed with the Sheraton Vistana. Our unit was run down and trying to get in and out of that complex was more challenging than I thought it would be. It's on a really busy...
  7. Shellyred8

    Favorite DVC Resort

    Boardwalk. I love the atmosphere. Whimsical and fun.
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    Adding 2nd Contract - considerations (use year, same resort, etc)

    For us, we started traveling at different times of the year. So it was important to have different use years that were beneficial to those travel times. We don't have a need to combine all of our points to do one big trip. We have April and August UY's and I really like that mix for our...
  9. Shellyred8

    Free Water Park for 2025 Stays

    I was thinking this too! Why wait until 2025? I would love if they started it sooner!
  10. Shellyred8

    When do you book your flight?

    I usually book our resort first. I will book more days than we need (as long as we still have points) and then drop the extra days based on whatever flights I was able to book. I usually book our resort 9-11 months out, but I don't book our flights until 3 to 4 months out.
  11. Shellyred8

    Free Water Park for 2025 Stays

    We do split stays a lot, so I'm kind of excited about this! I would love to have a free day at the waterpark on my move day. :)
  12. Shellyred8

    Disney's BOARDWALK INN Information & Questions

    Or one of their non-alcoholic frozen drinks. They are quite tasty too!!! :)
  13. Shellyred8

    Pack your big suitcase of patience and ponchos! Feb 14 - 18 | President's Day Weekend

    Despite my age, I still like to go see the cars too! :)
  14. Shellyred8

    What Hotels Are the Most Fun to Explore?

    Here are a couple things I haven't seen mentioned: 1. Ft Wilderness Campground - go see Tri-Circle D ranch. This is where some of the MK horses stay. 2. If you are over exploring the Swan/Dolphin, you could walk over to Fantasia Gardens for some mini golf. 3. AKL - There's a flock of flamigos...
  15. Shellyred8

    I’m so torn… BLT or BWV

    I would vote for BWV. I like that I can walk over to YC, BC or Swolphin for other dining options. I also like that there is mini golf within walking distance, because we like mini golf. :)
  16. Shellyred8

    SSR or AKL for family trip?

    I would go with SSR. There is a lot of open grass space for the kiddos to run around on at SSR. Just keep an eye on them because there is also a lot of water around some of those open grass spaces.
  17. Shellyred8

    What building for Poly DVC studio?

    We liked Moorea because being close to the TTC was more important to us than being close to the pools or ceremonial house.
  18. Shellyred8

    Kidani

    We always enjoy Kidani. I love the super short bus ride to AK. There are outdoor viewing areas for the animals. Sometimes there will be keepers in that area that you can visit with. We always find these visits to be most enjoyable. We also enjoy sitting on the rocking chairs on the outdoor...
  19. Shellyred8

    Help me decide on a resort for our wedding trip!

    If your budget allows, I would go for a 1br at Saratoga. In addition to the kitchen, there is also a washer and dryer in the unit. This might help save on how much you need to pack for the trip. It's super handy to be able to throw a load of laundry in the machine in the morning before you...
  20. Shellyred8

    Which hotel is best for our needs - Contemporary or Polynesian?

    I would go for Contemporary. Walk to the park in the morning and take the monorail back to the resort in the afternoon. I also like the convenience of the restaurant options being in the same building as the rooms. Feb can be iff-y for weather and it's nice to not have to walk outside to go...
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