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That works out great! The street party part of the package didn't sound like something I would do, either.
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Interesting - and it sounds like it's worked out well for you.
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The Street Party portion of the event didn't really appeal to us so it sounds like you've definitely gotten a better deal.
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Glad it worked out in your favor!
It really did work out the best for us. And, happy to say Disney immediately sent a notice of the refund -$168. So, we even got a credit for the tax on the $79 party. That will almost pay for the coffee up charge at Akershus in February
Another Breaking Update
Let me apologize to anyone clicking on my PTR hoping to find really exciting updates. Just not much happening except waiting. I can't even talk about packing, because I don't do that until 30 minutes before leaving.
This update, however, might be of interest to some. Did you know you get a free brownie just for signing up at the Earl of Sandwich website????
Hint: Don't sign up too soon before you plan to use it, as it has a short expiration date. And, you can also get a free sandwich on your birthday!!! I guess I should verify that Downtown, oops, Disney Springs, is a participating location.
Now, I realize many of you veterans know about this stuff. However, I have never eaten at The Earl's, so this was all new to me . (The fact that I am checking out menus 3 weeks in advance should tell you I am either a) bored b) hungry c) excited about the trip, or d) all of the above.
There is one other thing - I am still debating on purchasing Memory Maker. We never have many photos of the two of us, and since this is a week-long trip, it might be worth a try. Dunno
I signed up with EoS on line when they opened the Boston Common location. Free sandwich on your birthday, and periodically they send discounts coupons!
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I am going to sign up on The Earl of Sandwich website. I'll wait until a little closer to our trip so I can get that free brownie. I would love for one of these to come closer to home, but that's unlikely where we live. It took us a lot of trips to ever eat here, but it's now a favorite for both us.
It really did work out the best for us. And, happy to say Disney immediately sent a notice of the refund -$168. So, we even got a credit for the tax on the $79 party. That will almost pay for the coffee up charge at Akershus in February
Another Breaking Update
Let me apologize to anyone clicking on my PTR hoping to find really exciting updates. Just not much happening except waiting. I can't even talk about packing, because I don't do that until 30 minutes before leaving.
This update, however, might be of interest to some. Did you know you get a free brownie just for signing up at the Earl of Sandwich website????
Hint: Don't sign up too soon before you plan to use it, as it has a short expiration date. And, you can also get a free sandwich on your birthday!!! I guess I should verify that Downtown, oops, Disney Springs, is a participating location.
Now, I realize many of you veterans know about this stuff. However, I have never eaten at The Earl's, so this was all new to me . (The fact that I am checking out menus 3 weeks in advance should tell you I am either a) bored b) hungry c) excited about the trip, or d) all of the above.
There is one other thing - I am still debating on purchasing Memory Maker. We never have many photos of the two of us, and since this is a week-long trip, it might be worth a try. Dunno
DW says she likes your idea of packing. We are out for classes for me until Thursday evening. We will pack on Friday and start loading the car for an early start on Saturday. I will register at Earl of Sandwich before we leave. As many times as we have been to WDW, we have never eaten at EOS. Good time to start.
It sounds like things worked out, even with them cancelling the street party. Glad that Disney was quick in getting you your refund! It seems like maybe those parties weren't as popular as Disney had hoped, I read something on Facebook about them and it seems that ALL of the Tuesday night parties have been cancelled.
The EOS coupons sound great. May have to try that place sometime.
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. (The fact that I am checking out menus 3 weeks in advance should tell you I am either a) bored b) hungry c) excited about the trip, or d) all of the above.
I'll wait until a little closer to our trip so I can get that free brownie. I would love for one of these to come closer to home, but that's unlikely where we live. It took us a lot of trips to ever eat here, but it's now a favorite for both us. 
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