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They certainly are, even though just a brief update!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Thanks Mike and just wanted a bit more of leeway time from my KSC trip.
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Nice plans, Dave!!
Thanks Tara! You must be ecstatic now as just hours away from hour cruise! What port are you departing from as I forget as it was early in your TR that you probably said this? One other thing...what are your ports of call? Enjoy!!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Just a little bit, but all helps as you know how the costs add up with a WDW vacation!
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My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Thanks Tara! You must be ecstatic now as just hours away from hour cruise! What port are you departing from as I forget as it was early in your TR that you probably said this? One other thing...what are your ports of call? Enjoy!!
I am a wee bit excited!! We are departing from Bayonne, NJ at Cape Liberty. This is a 5 night Bermuda cruise and we are in Bermuda for two days!!
I am a wee bit excited!! We are departing from Bayonne, NJ at Cape Liberty. This is a 5 night Bermuda cruise and we are in Bermuda for two days!!
Only about an hour or so from me.
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Nice savings, Dave! Everything is coming together nicely!
So far so good!
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My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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An extra $8 in your pocket, that's great! Every little bit counts.
To answer your question, oldest son is 16 (turns 17 in January) and he's 6 ft tall (husband is 6'2"). Middle son, who hit a huge growth spurt during the summer, is 13 and his height right now is about 5'6" or 5'7". At least I'm still taller than my youngest. Wonder how long that's gonna last...
An extra $8 in your pocket, that's great! Every little bit counts.
To answer your question, oldest son is 16 (turns 17 in January) and he's 6 ft tall (husband is 6'2"). Middle son, who hit a huge growth spurt during the summer, is 13 and his height right now is about 5'6" or 5'7". At least I'm still taller than my youngest. Wonder how long that's gonna last...
I certainly know how quick the money can go at Disney! It's quite scary how big your sons are getting! Unfortunately, time can't be stopped!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Saturday, May 7th I continued my planning by linking my park tickets with the voucher number I received by email from Park Savers on My Disney Experience. The tickets are actually issued through Expedia, which is interesting. I guess that is how I was able to get such a nice discount on them! This was quite easy to do.
I also began planning and writing out my daily trip itinerary for the first four days of October 15-18. So far it looks good with some very active days, but I’m sure things will change a bit, before I finalize my plans.
Sunday, May 8th Today I decided to make a big change and that is for my resort stay. I originally booked the first four nights at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista and the last three nights at the B Resort. Both are located on Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the Disney Springs area. I decided, I didn’t really want to switch hotels as that would also give me less park time in the morning as my change day is Wednesday, October 19th and is an Epcot day. The first few hours being spent in Future World and then to World Showcase around 11 am for the Food & Wine Festival.
I think this is the way to go! I booked the first four nights at the B Resort and was able to get the same good deal I got on the last three nights, with one night free. After this was done, I cancelled my Hilton stay. I did this one by phone and the agent after cancelling this for me wouldn’t let me off the phone. He asked if there was anything else he could do for me and possibly book another stay. I told him I was all set but he persisted for a while. Finally, I told him there’s nothing more I need from them now and he finally ended the call. This was a bit odd! I had put down a deposit for the first night stay and this would be refunded to me shortly on my credit card.
I also saved a good amount of money at $165 for the four nights at the B Resort. The Hilton is a bit nicer of a hotel with some additional amenities but the B Resort seems quite nice as well. I will also be spending far more time in WDW then in my hotel room. This gives me extra spending money for my trip, which is a good thing.
After completing this, I contacted Mears transportation. I’m not sure, if I did this on their web site or I called them, but I changed my drop off from Orlando Airport to the B Resort. Another few things crossed off the list.
Friday, May 13th I made the first big change to an ADR by cancelling my reservation to The Wave for Wednesday, October 19th and replacing it with Kona Café at 8:35 pm, which is roughly the same time. It’s a late one, but I will be at the Food & Wine Festival until at least 5:30 pm this day. I will need a bit of time between the F&W Fest booths and dinner! I also plan to explore the new changes over at the Polynesian and hope to make a visit to Trader Sam’s, which I’ve heard so much about.
NEXT: Seems Like a Lifetime of Waiting!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Luke bought the tickets for my sister's family through Expedia and we were quite pleased with the savings. :waytogo; The hotel switch sounds like a great change for you, especially with the $ savings!
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What port are you departing from as I forget as it was early in your TR that you probably said this? One other thing...what are your ports of call? 
We are departing from Bayonne, NJ at Cape Liberty. This is a 5 night Bermuda cruise and we are in Bermuda for two days!! 
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Unfortunately, time can't be stopped! 
This was quite easy to do. 
He asked if there was anything else he could do for me and possibly book another stay. I told him I was all set but he persisted for a while. Finally, I told him there’s nothing more I need from them now and he finally ended the call. This was a bit odd! 
I had put down a deposit for the first night stay and this would be refunded to me shortly on my credit card.
The Hilton is a bit nicer of a hotel with some additional amenities but the B Resort seems quite nice as well. I will also be spending far more time in WDW then in my hotel room. This gives me extra spending money for my trip, which is a good thing. 
I also plan to explore the new changes over at the Polynesian and hope to make a visit to Trader Sam’s, which I’ve heard so much about. 
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