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    Does the dining plan save you money?

    On our recent trip we ate whatever we wanted. We had a combination of quick service and table service, including a buffet and a character meal, and we still didn't spend even close to what the dining plan would have cost. I planned ahead and brought gift cards that we paid the expensive meals...
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    Disney lowers capacity on low crowd days

    We were there last week also, and while we did okay with the lines inside, getting into the parks could be difficult. MK was easy, AK was mediocre, but Epcot was a hot mess. It took us close to an hour from when we got there to actually get into the park. Only a handful of security guards and a...
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    Paying for your Room with Gift Cards?

    Yes, if you do online check in they will charge the card that morning because they think you want to be able to go straight to your room. That's why I didn't do it and haven't put a card on file yet- I will just go to the desk when we get there. As others have said you could either call in to...
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    What is the proper age to take a child to WDW for their first visit?

    Really like this journal idea. Think I will do this for my 3 year old's first trip next week (it will help both of our memories!)
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    Paying for your Room with Gift Cards?

    I also bought the BJ's cards and will pay with them when we check in. I don't think they can charge your credit card ahead of time so long as you don't enter it into the system for online check in. The only minor issue that has created was that I had to call in to add a room request- the system...
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    Stopping at a resort to eat without staying on property?

    The values are spread out with lots of parking. And nobody has an ADR because there are no table service restaurants. You should be fine.
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    When should we go again-2019?

    I would expect late June to be the perfect storm- searing heat, large summer crowds, and Star Wars Land will probably be newly opened and absolute bedlam. I would not pick late June. The other dates are more balanced in their positives and negatives. February has moderate weather but Star Wars...
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    Fantasmic - Is it worth staying for if it means tired, cranky kids?

    Fantasmic is the only nighttime show I saw once and then never cared to see again- found the story to be weird and disjointed. I wouldn't worry about it.
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    Magic Kingdom with a fearful/nervous child

    You could ride the train around the park. It's slow, it's open, you see lots of fun stuff, and for kids it's exciting.
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    How many more days until your trip to WDW - Part 8

    Leaving in 7 days. Visiting another part of FL first and getting to WDW in 9 days. Festival of the Arts in 10 days!
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    Test Track Fastpass car design

    I always felt the shortened ride design in single rider was worth it given that we got to ride in a tiny fraction of standby time. Like we waited 10 minutes when the standby was well over an hour, and half an hour during spring break when the standby was an insane 3 hours plus. But that was when...
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    This week's episode had me question the CM room access

    It's also likely that if and when Disney presses charges, your trip would be extended at the local correctional institution (and you can not bring the bat.)
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    Chef Mickey/Crystal Palace/CRT for first character meal?

    You also could see princesses at Akershus if you have an Epcot day planned. That way on your MK day you could either do CP or one with The Mouse.
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    Those using swagbucks ???

    You can also do SBTV. It will credit in addition to the watch on the main app.
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    Child harness for 13 month old? No mean comments please

    The backpack harnesses are great once your child is old enough to be a strong independent walker. We have taken my son everywhere with one, including crowded theme parks where he alternates between riding in the stroller and walking with the harness on. We have one of the soft ones with a...
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    1st Timer Trip - Restaurants Picked. Any opinion?

    So glad to see things are working out for you. Hope all your meals turn out to be quite enjoyable.
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    1st Timer Trip - Restaurants Picked. Any opinion?

    You have picked many great places. I love all of the restaurants you put on day 10, but I wouldn't put them all on the same day because it would be too much food. Kona breakfasts aren't your average breakfast- when we eat there we don't have much lunch, if any, because breakfast was so big. And...
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    FPP for Turtle Talk or Seas with Nemo

    It's a popular show in a theater that isn't very large, so a fp is handy if you can get it. The waiting area is okay, but it's not the same as spending your time being able to walk about freely to explore the aquariums.
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    Poll:How many are looking to stay off site and why

    We will be staying onsite this trip (just a few weeks from now!) but I seriously considered offsite. All of my vote choices on this poll were cost and amenity related. The "moderates" are no longer moderately priced for us, and we can get better amenities at a similar price point to the values...
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    Fastpasses Added for early January

    Thanks for the tip! I was able to move FEA and 7DMT up into the mornings. Our evening times weren't horrible, but with a little one with ASD I was afraid a meltdown late in the day was more likely to make us miss them.
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