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Love that it worked out to another day!
Last year we were allowed in before 4pm so you should be fine for BOG. I think we had like a 545pm ADR and still waiting 30 minutes too.
Thanks for the props everyone but I got the idea from a fb page wdw tips, news and fun facts.
That shows your dedicated research skills and application to the currently scheduled trip! Staying on top of Disney news and tips is key to being a skilled Disney trip planner!
Love that it worked out to another day!
Last year we were allowed in before 4pm so you should be fine for BOG. I think we had like a 545pm ADR and still waiting 30 minutes too.
Me too!! The only thing I'm nervous about is making our BOG reservation, but I think I'm worrying for no reason.
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Just catching up. Love reading about your trips. Your plans and attention to details in wonderful.
So sorry for the losses and sickness yáll have dealt with this year. This vacation is def deserving. Glad to see dh is on the upswing. I pray he continues to get well and is in top notch shape for your trip.
You will MNSSHP!!!!! Can't wait to read about the costume plans.
You do not need reservations to eat at Beaches & Cream. Actually, they just recently started allowing you to make an ADR. On one of your pool days you could walk up early lunch time and put your name on the list. You might have about a 30 min wait, but I would still try. I just think you HAVE to eat at B&C since you are staying at the BC. lol.
So glad your mom pointed the park tickets out to you. I think that is a much better use of your tickets.
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Good thinking! More days in the park is always a plus. I suppose not to the casualty, but there's always next time.
I completely agree! And also...there will always be a next time. I think DH is starting to realize this too...
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A+ for DM!!!
And you should be good for your BoG ressie!
Whew! The closer we get the more I'm starting to feel better about it.
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Just catching up. Love reading about your trips. Your plans and attention to details in wonderful.
So sorry for the losses and sickness yáll have dealt with this year. This vacation is def deserving. Glad to see dh is on the upswing. I pray he continues to get well and is in top notch shape for your trip.
You will MNSSHP!!!!! Can't wait to read about the costume plans.
You do not need reservations to eat at Beaches & Cream. Actually, they just recently started allowing you to make an ADR. On one of your pool days you could walk up early lunch time and put your name on the list. You might have about a 30 min wait, but I would still try. I just think you HAVE to eat at B&C since you are staying at the BC. lol.
So glad your mom pointed the park tickets out to you. I think that is a much better use of your tickets.
Welcome and thanks for joining along! DH is still fighting this persistant fatigue, but better than before...now if I could just get rid of this cold I caught over the weekend! I'm really excited about the costumes for MNSSHP. I will have pictures to share too when the time comes to discuss those.
I did not know that information about Beaches and Cream! I thought you had to make an ADR now. Hmmm...maybe we could swing that the day we arrive at Beach Club...fingers crossed!
Thank goodness for Moms!
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Great changes!
Thank you!!
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Great report so far...You are almost as OCD of a planner as myself LOL!!!
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I'm really excited about the costumes for MNSSHP. I will have pictures to share too when the time comes to discuss those.
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