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  1. Owl X

    Rides to avoid???

    The rides that I avoid in the Orlando Universal parks: Doctor Doom's Fearfall (Drop Tower) The Simpsons Ride (Motion Simulator) Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges (Water Ride) Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls (Water Ride) Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (Rough Coaster)
  2. Owl X

    Grrr! Squirrels are back in our attic

    Running an Ozone Generator occasionally in your Attic will drive out Squirrels. Just don't run one while you (or any pets) are in the house.
  3. Owl X

    1/2 day Universal: is staying at Express Pass hotel worth it?

    Express passes will cut your wait time in half (if not more). Since you have limited time on a single day and Universal is closing early for HHN, you might want to just get single park tickets for just Islands of Adventure. Park to Park ticket: $170 Single Park ticket: $115 Then if you want...
  4. Owl X

    In-room movies

    I was on the Dream last week. Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man & the Wasp and Black Panther were all on demand in the Marvel section. There were also a few non-Disney movies. I watched Won't You Be My Neighbor.
  5. Owl X

    Dollywood area tips

    A few links below. Applewood Farmhouse restaurant: http://applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com/menu/ Smoky Mountains Park: https://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks/great-smoky-mountains-national-park Ripley's Aquarium: https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/gatlinburg/ Great Smoky Mountain Wheel...
  6. Owl X

    CPAP users

    There are a number of items available to make using a CPAP more comfortable. Special pillows are available with side cut outs, recessed sides, center dimples and/or hose stabilizers. CPAP Tube holders are available that keep the hose above you (instead of you possibly laying on it). Some...
  7. Owl X

    Family Dinner at Epcot

    Biergarten: German Buffet with various Meats, Breads, Potatoes, Sauces and Deserts. Plus they have live entertainment. An advantage to a Buffet is that you don't have to wait to order and then wait for your food to be prepared and delivered. Another advantage is that there is a variety of...
  8. Owl X

    Memorial Day Weekend

    If you stay one night in a resort that includes Express passes, you get Express passes for the day you check in and the day you check out. Any Holiday weekend will be busy.
  9. Owl X

    Disney Dream - February 25, 2019 (Bahamas)

    My wife and I will be on this cruise. We are also planning for 2 Disney park days before the cruise and a Universal park day after the cruise.
  10. Owl X

    What can you take on rides that use lockers?

    There were accidents from loose objects falling from a coaster (Dragon Challenge) including one where someone had his eye removed due to the damage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incidents_at_Universal_parks#Dragon_Challenge
  11. Owl X

    Express pass - which days?

    Whichever days fall on a weekend. Weekends tend to be busier than weekdays.
  12. Owl X

    How do you do your MagicBands?

    I swap the pucks from different color Magic Bands to make combined colors.
  13. Owl X

    What is going on Feb. 8-13th?

    https://www.themouseforless.com/walt-disney-world/planning/events/valentines-day/ http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/01/09/say-i-lava-you-with-2019-valentines-day-merchandise/
  14. Owl X

    What is going on Feb. 8-13th?

    Note that February 14th is Valentine's Day.
  15. Owl X

    Express Pass Q and Lockers

    Express Pass includes the Harry Potter Rides: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/express-passes/index.html#participating-rides-attractions Some rides have complimentary small lockers for the duration of your ride. The larger lockers at those locations are $2. The rides...
  16. Owl X

    Pop or movies!?

    Pop Century has dedicated shuttles to/from the parks. The All Star Hotels share shuttles so you may have multiple stops. The Disney Skyliner Transportation System may be running during your trip next October. It connects Pop Century, Art of Animation and the Caribbean Beach Resort with Epcot...
  17. Owl X

    Il Mulino help

    You don't have to dress up. I have always worn jeans and black t-shirts (with graphics).
  18. Owl X

    Food Allergies - Tips, Experiences

    I have egg and shellfish allergies. I informed my travel agent before the trip. The first night of the cruise, my server had a list of items I could choose from. Special bread was already on the table (as most breads and desserts on ship are made with Eggs). Each night I would preselect...




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