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I know! It was pricy, and bigger than we needed, but my DDad is a sucker for an upgrade. We chose this one because it had a more open floor plan. We're both cooks (not DH or DMom as much) and love to socialize from the kitchen. The only thing this place is missing is bar stools, but we'll make due. Sure feels like a rental palace.
Savings update! We have recovered from the hit we took in December. Today, I am $23.6 to goal!This is not counting what will come from a tax return, as I haven't done my taxes yet. That should bump us up to about %40. I've lost some momentum, but I'm still on my way.
At this point, with the house rented, the trip will happen. I will just have to take $ from my SE Asia fund if needed.
The tickerfactory is not working at all this AM, so I'll have to update the ticker later.
Currently having tons of fun making spreadsheets for use in DCA tour planning. I'm using the historical wait times posted at touringplans for that week, adjusting up to weekend crowds although we will be there on weekdays for the most part. I'm one of those 20-min-or-less riders, otherwise I feel like I'm wasting my life, KWIM? I do make exceptions for myself, but not with DDad and DS in tow, they just can't take it.
The more I look at the FP shuffle I'm going to need to do to keep things moving (DS won't do "scary" rides, but he loved RSR and Soarin' last time), the more I appreciate FP+! I know there are a lot of WDW veterans that are annoyed with FP+, but I'm in LOVE with it. No idea how it works with APs though...but that's not my situation.
Anyways, here's what I've got so far.
Most of group go to TSMM, I run to FP kiosk by It’s a bug’s life, then meet at TSMM.
Ride TSMM
Ride TSMM, Carousell, other Paradise Pier rides (swings, wheel, goofy, jellyfish, zephyr)
At RSR time slot, I run to get FP to Soarin’, then meet group at RSR
The hard part is not knowing when our FP return times will be, so the plan has to flex for that.
I was worried that there wouldn't be enough to plan on this trip, but I was wrong!
I hear you about not waiting more than 20 minutes. I wasn't sure with your plans, but I'm guessing when you say about going to the FP kiosk at It's A Bug Life, you mean the Fastpasses for Radiator Spring Racers?
Good plans! I know that you're staying offsite, and I'm considering staying offsite myself. Any idea how people make out with getting FP's for RSR, when they can't be there for early entry with resort guests?
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I hear you about not waiting more than 20 minutes. I wasn't sure with your plans, but I'm guessing when you say about going to the FP kiosk at It's A Bug Life, you mean the Fastpasses for Radiator Spring Racers?
Right, Cheryl, that's right. Apparently that's where the FP machine is for RSR. I haven't ever been there, so I'm taking the internet's word for it.
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Good plans! I know that you're staying offsite, and I'm considering staying offsite myself. Any idea how people make out with getting FP's for RSR, when they can't be there for early entry with resort guests?
So, what I'm reading says that they don't distribute them during early entry, the only FP early entry guests can get is WOC, apparently, unless my sources are outdated. I plan to avoid early entry days at DCA if it's possible with our itinerary.
Right, Cheryl, that's right. Apparently that's where the FP machine is for RSR. I haven't ever been there, so I'm taking the internet's word for it.
That sounds about right.
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So, what I'm reading says that they don't distribute them during early entry, the only FP early entry guests can get is WOC, apparently, unless my sources are outdated. I plan to avoid early entry days at DCA if it's possible with our itinerary.
When we were last there, and bear in mind this was December 2012, so quite some time ago now, anyone on early entry could get in line for Fastpasses. Now I'm desperately trying to remember how this worked, but I know early entry guests got the first go at Radiator Springs Racers Fastpasses.
When I was there-- like Cheryl, also in 2012, you could get in line for FP at early opening, but the FP distribution didn't start until regular park opening time. It just baffled me that people would spend the entire early entry time standing in a non-moving line!
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Oh boy. This makes sense. I will not have a FP for RSR on my plan on Early Entry days.
Did I already say that this FP jockeying is making me really appreciate FP+? I, for one, am looking forward to FP+ making it's way to DLR.
What can anyone tell me about It's a Bug's Land? This seems like it's "just for the kids", and I don't want to spend prime time in there. I'm thinking it might be a good spot when we all need a rest from touring (Can't beat Redwood Creek Trail for this, though). I'm also thinking it might be very nice at night, as a place to escape the crowds.
I haven't seen Bug's Life, so the whole theme is a little lost on me. The reviews are pretty good, so I'm going to try to watch it before our trip.
What can anyone tell me about It's a Bug's Land? This seems like it's "just for the kids", and I don't want to spend prime time in there. I'm thinking it might be a good spot when we all need a rest from touring (Can't beat Redwood Creek Trail for this, though). I'm also thinking it might be very nice at night, as a place to escape the crowds.
It is pretty much for kids, although It's Tough To Be A Bug is not for the youngest kids and, if you've seen it in WDW, you don't need to worry about doing it in California.
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I wasn't sure with your plans, but I'm guessing when you say about going to the FP kiosk at It's A Bug Life, you mean the Fastpasses for Radiator Spring Racers?
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