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I keep hearing mention of these 'pin' codes. When you have time (not today, because you are probably packing away) , I'd love an explanation!
Have a great trip; I'll look forward to hearing all about it on your return.
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Great plans. You will love Pop Century, we've stayed there before. The rooms might be a little small compared to other WDW resorts but they are comparable to other chain hotel rooms (in size only of course!) There's lots that will hold the boys' attention with all the "props" they have scattered around the property. Look for the playground and the Goofy water fountain play area, both are by the 70's buildings.
Thanks for the tips.
Don't worry about the early dinner time at Hollywood & Vine. Our first time there we had a 4:15 for the FDP. Since it's a buffet just take advantage of it and fill up. We didn't eat the rest of the night, except for a frozen lemonade that we shared while waiting for Fantasmic to start. And we only got that because it was so hot, not because we were hungry.
That's great. We will make sure to fill up.
You will love the Tusker House breakfast. They have a lot of great choices and the juice is the best I've ever had.
Sounds yummy.
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OMG!!! I can't believe you leave tomorrow!! I'm so excited for you!!! I can't wait to hear about it when you get home. The character meals are the best! You will enjoy all of them. And, hey, they are free aren't they? I can bet the boys aren't going to sleep well tonight!
Thanks. The boys are very excited. Unfortunately, we missed free dining. I believe it starts the day we come back.
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Thanks.
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I keep hearing mention of these 'pin' codes. When you have time (not today, because you are probably packing away) , I'd love an explanation!
Have a great trip; I'll look forward to hearing all about it on your return.
I received a card in the mail offering me a special rate to stay at a value resort. Then at the bottom of the card, it gave me a pin code that I should use when I called to make the reservation. I believe that the pin code is linked to your name in the system. I'm not sure, but someone else can probably explain it better. All I know is that was the first one I've ever received in 10 years.
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I am so glad that everything worked out....what a wonderful surprise from your mom...
Thank you.
Your ADR's look great....can't wait to hear all about it when you get back....hope you ahve a wonderful birthday and anniversary.....
Thank you. I will tell you all about it.
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Your ADR's look great. Hope to see you in the parks.
If you want, I will PM you my cell phone number and we can try to meet up for a little while.
I was trying to come up with touring plans, but eventually I just gave up. I want this vacation to be completely different than the last time. Therefore, I’ve just made a list of things that I would like to try for the first time or try to do differently.
Here goes:
Magic Kingdom- I’d like to see the opening ceremony. I’d also like to try a morning EMH, which we couldn’t get up in time for last year because we were so exhausted. The boys will be getting their haircut at the harmony barbershop.
Epcot- The only thing that we’d do different here is that we would not try to see all of Future World and World Showcase in one day. It is just too much for the boys.
DHS- I will head right over to TSMM to grab a FP as soon as the park opens. Also, Jared wants to ride TOT and RNRC. I’m not sure if I will go on TOT again (I hate the freefall feeling), but I will go on RNRC for the first time. Also, we missed a lot at this park last year. We didn’t see Muppet Vision (is that what it’s called?), Backlot Tour, Beauty and the Beast Show, Indiana Jones, and the car stunt show (I forget what it is called).
AK- I would like to see the opening ceremony here also. We will head to KS first thing in the morning to avoid the almost 2 hour line we waited on last year. We did not get to see Tough to be a Bug (DS was afraid of 3D shows last year), Finding Nemo, and Lion King.
We would like to take a DVC tour this time. I’m not going to purchase just yet, but would like to in the future. Does anyone know if they will be pushy during the presentation? If so, we will skip it.
Jared will be going on the Albatross Treasure Cruise departing from the Yacht/Beach Club.
We would like to see a few of the resorts that we’ve never seen before like WL, AKL, and POFQ.
The last thing I made was a list of snacks that we’d like to try. We didn’t really understand the dining plan last year and used all the snack credits for water. What a waste. Here are some of the snacks we’d like to sample:
MK-French toast loaf and ice cream cookie sandwich from Main St. Bakery
Dole Whip (can you believe we’ve never had one?)
AK- Mickey bars (never had one either)
Epcot- Crème brulee in France, School bread in Norway
DHS- I can’t think of anything here. Any suggestions?
Ok, well I will be back to fill you in on all the details on 8/25. I have to go finish some last minute packing. I just printed my SW boarding passes and we got A20-A23. Is that good? I don’t remember.
Bye now. Wish me luck.
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Good luck with all the last-minute stuff, and I hope you have a wonderful trip. Your plans sound great. Looking forward to reading all about your experiences!
You are going to have such a WONDERFUL time!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to hear about your trip when you return...
Thank you.
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Good luck with all the last-minute stuff, and I hope you have a wonderful trip. Your plans sound great. Looking forward to reading all about your experiences!
I will be sure to come back and finish the TR.
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Have a great trip!
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Have a ball! Your ADR's look fabulous. Really play it up with the folks at Whispering Canyon Cafe. That is such a fun place to eat.
Wow... I'm just catching up and you're off already! I hope you have an incredible trip. We're actually arriving a couple days before you leave, so maybe we'll cross paths. Can't wait to read your TR when you get back!
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