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  1. singingpixie

    When would you expect SWGE to be manageable for offsite guests?

    I'm talking to a group of friends about making a trip to Orlando, maybe sometime in 2020, to visit SWGE as well as Pandora and Harry Potter at Universal. We may do some other park stuff, but those are the big draws. I know it would make sense to wait until the initial rush passes, but I imagine...
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    Old non-expiring ticket

    I don't, sadly. I actually haven't been back since 2014 and I'm staying offsite this time. I wouldn't be opposed to purchasing one when I get there, but I doubt that would save me any time? I wish I'd be getting in early enough the night before to check it out, but if I make good driving time I...
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    Old non-expiring ticket

    I'm planning to use 2 days off an old non-expiring park hopper next week, which I purchased (I believe) in 2014. It's linked to my MDE account and let me book FP+, but should I be worried that I might have to stop and exchange it for a newer one? I'm trying to avoid early morning surprises. Thanks!
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    Booking third FP+ same day?

    This is complicated, but hopefully I'll be able to post my question clearly! I'll be in the parks two days next week and plan on a MK-AK day and a HS-EP day. In both cases, I plan to spend about 2.5 hrs in the morning park, and then hop to the second park for the majority of the day. In both MK...
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    FP drop times

    I've heard about this regarding FoP. Does this happen for other rides too? Similar times? I'm planning to hop at lunchtime and have FPs booked in my morning parks, so this could work out well for me to grab my first same-day FPs once I scan in for the last of those.
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    Best way to make a short trip worthwhile?

    I've got a quick solo trip coming next week, and in my case I've got a lot planned, only because I like to do that and don't have to worry about someone else feeling things are too regimented! The joy in going solo is that you can go with whatever your own inclinations are as far as that goes...
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    Suggestions for a baseball trip?

    You may be all over this, but just in case- the practice fields are open to guests back behind the main stadium at Wide World of Sports, and it's a lot of fun to wander around back there in the morning before the game (if you're really into baseball- if you're just a casual fan, it would...
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    Touring Plans park plans

    There's an extra step that wasn't intuitive for me, so maybe that's the issue? After you add them, you have to click "Save Fastpass Changes" before you optimize or evaluate. Maybe you already did that but it caught me a couple times before I realized.
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    What time to get to parks to be at the very front of the crowds?

    I don't know if it's always a straightforward choice between early and late touring like some people are framing it as here. Rope drop and the very end of the night are both great times to tour with low crowds! Obviously not everyone can do both. Some people are wired to be early risers, others...
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    Home of the Braves (for one last Spring, anyway!), a solo pre-trip report

    I realize that this plan seems like a lot. They are all long days, and I have probably pre-scheduled a good bit more shows/food/drinks/attractions than most people would, especially on a solo trip when flying-by-the-seat-of-one’s-pants is a primary benefit! The thing is, I know I can change...
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    Home of the Braves (for one last Spring, anyway!), a solo pre-trip report

    On Friday 3/1, I’ll follow the Wednesday model, with HS and Epcot this time. For HS, I’ll plan to be there by 7:30 to hopefully be at the front of the rope drop crowd. I’m hoping I can get onto SDD on one of the first few trains, followed by TSMM and then Star Tours. Then I’ll use a 9am-10am FP...
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    Home of the Braves (for one last Spring, anyway!), a solo pre-trip report

    On Thursday, 2/28, it’s baseball day! As far as I can tell, things start happening on the practice fields by 8 or 9 am, so I’ll get an early start just like I’m going to a park. I’ll grab breakfast in my room, and bring along a picnic lunch so that I don’t have to take time going back to the...
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    Home of the Braves (for one last Spring, anyway!), a solo pre-trip report

    As much as I appreciate the flexibility that going solo gives me, I am in my heart a planner. Honestly, I’m excited that in this case I can work things out ahead of time without making anyone else feel burdened with structure! So I’ve been playing around on Touring Plans, and I think I have a...
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    Home of the Braves (for one last Spring, anyway!), a solo pre-trip report

    Since I’m a little less than 2 weeks, out, it seems like a reasonable time to start a pre-trip report! I’m Megan, 34, and about to take off on my first solo trip. As a grown-up theater kid, I’ve always appreciated Disney for the attention to detail in design and the immersive experiences, but...
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    Best advice for avoiding rope drop madness at Hollywood Studios?

    I agree. I'm admittedly a morning person, so while I enjoy lingering over coffee, sleeping in just isn't something my body can do. So I enjoy the excitement of early mornings at the park- and then once I've knocked some things off my list, I can enjoy slowing down. The way I'm wired, having a...
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    Watching HEA from outside the park- should I watch it on video first?

    I've seen Wishes from up there, so I know what I'm getting angle-wise... and honestly I love the less-crowded, birds-eye fireworks view. Like I said in my OP, this is a really short trip and I am having to prioritize some things over others since I'll only be in the parks for two days. I'll be...
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    Watching HEA from outside the park- should I watch it on video first?

    Thanks, everyone! Yes, I agree that I generally like to avoid spoilers, which is why I asked. I didn't want to be lost but as long as I won't be hopelessly lost without the projections, I'll skip it and enjoy the show for the first time from the CG.
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    Watching HEA from outside the park- should I watch it on video first?

    I'm taking a very short solo trip, with only 2 park days and one outside the parks. Since Epcot and Animal Kingdom will take up my evenings (both places I'd like to take my time to explore without other people to keep happy!), I'm planning to have dinner at the California Grill lounge and watch...
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    The Rainbow Lounge - LGBT Chit Chat

    Dropping in to say hi, since I've got a quickie solo trip coming up in just under 2 months which has me on the DIS fairly often! I'll only be in town for 3 days and I expect to be busy, but what are the chances of meeting any "family" while out and about in the evenings?
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    FOP at closing time

    Purely speculating, but it wouldn't surprise me if there was a certain amount of time after closing that they'd be willing to run the ride that wasn't indefinite. Ie. if the line is posted/inflated at 120 but really only 60-90 mins, they would leave the line open until park close. But if the...
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