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That's a bit aggravating with getting the keys replaced! Too bad you just cant go to your local hardware store and have it done! That Jungle Cruise breakfast is just priced way off the charts. Just insane!
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I wonder who the target audience is for the Jungle Cruise event? Are they trying to open it up and yet keep out the "hoi paloi", IE people who work for their money? I did see that a Jungle Cruise meal was part of one of the weekly Diamond Days Sweepstakes giveaways recently.
I know how you feel ordering a new key for Luke's car. The manufactures make it real difficult for key replacements. What in the world do they serve to charge $600 for breakfast? I guess that would never happen for my family, all we can afford to do is pass by the restaurant and smell the food.
Wow, $300 for breakfast? That's insane! I'm going to use my Bath & Body Works coupons today. I love their foaming hand soaps, and we need some fall scents.
The key replacement situation is just crazy! I haven't had a car since 1994 and things have sure changed! That Jungle cruise breakfast price is WAY too high! I'm not sure I even understand the appeal of this. They set up breakfast somewhere in the attraction, then you get to drive the boat? For $300?
We definitely have some hoops to jump through in order to get the replacement key fob. I can't imagine all the combined features of the breakfast being worth that expense.
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WOW!! That's got to be one heck of a breakfast!! I understand why you chose to skip that one. Love to bargain shop, as does my daughter. We are constantly texting each other when we strike it rich with a good deal.
It little to rich for Luke and me. I really don't like to buy anything without a sale and/or coupons. Bargains are best.
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Holy cow, that is one expensive breakfast!!!
I was reading along and thinking this might be nice and then came the heading price and I saw $300. My next response was "No Way!"
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OK, the Redwood Challenge Trail is pretty cool, and it's a bit bigger than the Bonyard at AK. It's basically the same thing though, a giant play area. With some trails around it. But don't think this is anything like walking trails around Ft. Wilderness or anything.
That said, thematically it kick's the boneyard's behind. I'm looking forward to spending lots of time here with my son. but it might not be what that video suggests. (I did watch it, it was nicely made but somewhat misleading).
For walking, I highly recommend an evening stroll from GC over to the DL hotel, around Tangaroa Terrace, T. Sam's and the DL hotel pools. It's a great walk, it's connected to DTD, and, yeah, beautiful. Esp. after dark.
That said, we all know you are going to get your steps in!
Thank you so much! I kind of suspected it might be too much play area, but it does look like a scenic area. Now the stroll you have described does sound beautiful and interesting.
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That car fob thing sounds like a nightmare! I am glad you were able to make some good purchases. $300 per person for a breakfast is crazy. That tour I talked myself out of was that much and I thought it was worth every penny.
We're still looking off and on, hoping beyond hope that we find the key. I just keep thinking of what else I could do with $600.
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Sorry you ended up having to get the replacement key for Luke's car. I know that is an expensive thing to do! All your bargain shopping sounded great! I have several of the coupons that you mentioned but instead of the Banana Republic Outlet, I'm going to check out the Gap Outlet today!
That $300 breakfast at DL sounds way out of most people's budget but I guess there are always some die-hard fans willing to pay that for a different experience!
I had the Gap coupon, too, but once I'd spent my money at Banana Republic, I couldn't go to Gap. Die-hard fans might not flinch at the price, but it still makes me gulp.
I wonder who the target audience is for the Jungle Cruise event? Are they trying to open it up and yet keep out the "hoi paloi", IE people who work for their money? I did see that a Jungle Cruise meal was part of one of the weekly Diamond Days Sweepstakes giveaways recently.
I can't imagine who the target audience is, but I'm positive I'm not in it. Now if I won it, that would be a different story.
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I know how you feel ordering a new key for Luke's car. The manufactures make it real difficult for key replacements. What in the world do they serve to charge $600 for breakfast? I guess that would never happen for my family, all we can afford to do is pass by the restaurant and smell the food.
You and me both! I have thought that it would be interesting to get a peek at folks enjoying this fancy breakfast.
Wow, $300 for breakfast? That's insane! I'm going to use my Bath & Body Works coupons today. I love their foaming hand soaps, and we need some fall scents.
The breakfast price is crazy. Sorry to hear you had to replace the key fob for Luke's car. We purchased a second one for the used rental car we purchased. It was being used by one of kids, so we figured the key may get lost. Fast forward a few years when we decided to replace the car. I was cleaning out the car to get it ready to trade in. I opened the jack compartment in the trunk and what did I find? You guessed it, a second key fob and the valet key. We learned our lesson. Any used car we purchase if searched for surprises.
The only thing I've ever paid that much for (food wise) was dinner at Victoria and Albert's. 7 course meal at a 5 star place! I can't imagine a breakfast for that.
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When I first saw the headline for the Jungle Cruise breakfast, I thought to myself that it might be fun. And then I saw the price. I can't believe Disney thinks people will actually pay that much money for breakfast!!
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I did some more investigating at the disneyland website on that breakfast. It starts at 5:30 AM, you have to be at the GC at 5 am, and you are escorted out of the park before it opens. You don't have to have park admission for that day. But I swear, for $300, I don't want to be served potato hash! They better be imported rainbow unicorn potatos, baked for 72 hrs at 150 degrees in a bed of himalayan salt. Or some such nonsense.
Finally all caught up. So happy to hear your dad is doing well.
And awesome news that you were finally able to book those dining packages!
Sounds like things are moving along.
The breakfast price is crazy. Sorry to hear you had to replace the key fob for Luke's car. We purchased a second one for the used rental car we purchased. It was being used by one of kids, so we figured the key may get lost. Fast forward a few years when we decided to replace the car. I was cleaning out the car to get it ready to trade in. I opened the jack compartment in the trunk and what did I find? You guessed it, a second key fob and the valet key. We learned our lesson. Any used car we purchase if searched for surprises.
Now you have me thinking we might need to check the jack compartment as when Luke bought his car used we were told there was no second fob.
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The only thing I've ever paid that much for (food wise) was dinner at Victoria and Albert's. 7 course meal at a 5 star place! I can't imagine a breakfast for that.
Exactly, that price doesn't fit the cuisine or the location.
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When I first saw the headline for the Jungle Cruise breakfast, I thought to myself that it might be fun. And then I saw the price. I can't believe Disney thinks people will actually pay that much money for breakfast!!
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Too bad you just cant go to your local hardware store and have it done! 
That Jungle Cruise breakfast is just priced way off the charts. Just insane! 
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I did see that a Jungle Cruise meal was part of one of the weekly Diamond Days Sweepstakes giveaways recently.
. What in the world do they serve to charge $600 for breakfast?
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