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Just signing in to catch up later! We enjoyed the Hilton LBV so I hope you do too
Glad to have you on board! Thanks for the hotel info.
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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! It was quite an active planning day for me and accomplished so much!
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Sounds like a terrific deal on the tickets and awesome looking plans!!
I couldn't believe the deal I got as you only usually save a little bit through the wholesalers and why I had never gone this route before! Plans are definitely shaping up with much more to come!
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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!
Nice deal on the park ticket! Looks like you got the offsite planning and transportation well in control.
Even though four months have passed, I still can't believe the savings I got! Just wasn't expecting that as not the usual with these sellers! The KSC tour and transportation is well planned and very happy with it. I did think about a rental ( for this and other WDW travel) but, the general rate for a car rental is good but there are so many fees that are added on to it depending on the company and individual state taxes. BM mentioned this to me in her post yesterday!
A few months ago someone had rear ended my Subaru Impreza at work and there was a crack on the bumper. No one left a note or fessed up to it, so I would not be covered until I got past my deductible, which sucks and hate people who do this! It would not have been worth it to go through insurance as I couldn't prove fault on this and the deductible.
Anyway, I thought about a rental for two days and the basic rate was about $40 per day, but when all was added up it was over $150 with all taxes and fees. I could have gone through the insurance, but decided to skip it and take a taxi, when needed and got some rides when needed from thoughtful colleagues at work! It worked out well! Need to watch out for the rentals in CT especially!
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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!
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You have some great plans for your trip! Glad you were able to sort out all your transportation needs!
They are definitely looking good and more to come! Just a few things to work out with the transportation and in the end it worked out quite well for me!
Don't mind me asking, but it seems your oldest son is nearly as tall as your husband. How tall is he now? Looks a lot older from your last sig photo too!
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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!
Last edited by SuperDave; 09-12-2016 at 10:35 PM..
Great plans! You got a great deal with your tickets as well!
:thumbsup: on the splurge to the hotel...and the bus back! I think that's great, and just how I feel too! Arrive STYLING....go home sadly.
Great plans! You got a great deal with your tickets as well!
:thumbsup: on the splurge to the hotel...and the bus back! I think that's great, and just how I feel too! Arrive STYLING....go home sadly.
I did well with the tix and I'm with you on the transportation! and then
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Got all caught up! Your plans look great and lots of yummy restaurants on there to try! Fingers crossed ROL/Tiffins works out for you!
Still hoping for Tiffins/ROL but we will see! I'm quite happy with my ADRs!
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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 short update as I didn’t get around to writing a more extensive one during the week. I should have some others over the weekend!
Thursday, May 5th This morning I got up and checked my email, there was one for Mears transportation and a discount code of 10%. I went on their website and cancelled my original reservation in a luxury sedan. I rebooked this and was able to use the discount code for this. My ride to the hotel is about $71, instead of $79. A nice little savings.
On my Kennedy Space Center trip, I will be getting back to Cross Roads Plaza by 7 pm and then walk to my hotel. I have an ADR at Morimoto Asia at 8 pm, but I wanted to give myself a little more time, so I called the restaurant (as this is how I made it originally) and they were able to accommodate me at 8:30 pm, which works better for me!
Friday, May 6th One thing, I am very interested in is having a spa treatment at the B Resort. I looked over their menu and saw a few that interested me. I booked a couple of treatments for 9am on Friday, October 21st which is my final night at the resort. They offer a discount through Mousesavers.com, so I told the agent about this when I made the reservation and she was aware of it and they’d accept it. I will remind them, when I check in to the spa.
NEXT: I Don't Think I Will Regret This!
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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!
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Plans are definitely shaping up with much more to come! 
Looks like you got the offsite planning and transportation well in control. 
The KSC tour and transportation is well planned and very happy with it. 
It would not have been worth it to go through insurance as I couldn't prove fault on this and the deductible. 
I think that's great, and just how I feel too! Arrive STYLING....go home sadly. 
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I'm quite happy with my ADRs! 
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