Favorite modes of transportation within WDW?
We will have to try the Minnie Vans. We haven’t done that yet, mostly due to the cost.
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Favorite modes of transportation within WDW?
Context can definitely play into it, but the question is more about which mode of transportation you would take if it was your choice. Generally speaking, what do you enjoy more? For me, the boats are so relaxing especially on a nice day. They cant be beat. The monorail is iconic with Disney, so it is fairly solidified
Favorite modes of transportation within WDW?
Yes! That was my favorite, too. The soothing sound of the boat horn as you are heading to or from a park?! Come on! And it’s such a relaxing mode of travel…the soft rocking of the water is a perfect way to get from point A to point B amid the sometimes hectic days of park hopplng. It’s the best!
Making an Offer - Etiquette
Spot on! When I was purchasing my BCV resale contract, I did my due diligence across all the broker sites to get an idea of what my offer would be. I found the contract I wanted on one broker site and submitted my offer. The broker agent reached out to me and told me that offer would offend the seller. Offend? LOL. The
AddOn-Itis - how do you know when?
I have resisted Addonitis, but I admit there were times I thought I would succumb to that nasty disease (LOL). The closest I came was when Poly Tower was announced and Poly resale, at that time, was like $150 per point. I was 100% sure the Tower would be rolled into the rest of Poly, which I knew would increase the res
Tracking the New Lakeshore Lodge "Letters from Lakeshore" updates
Did anyone not think this would be a DVC resort? I was always under the impression it would be DVC. My impression of the resort, at least from an artist rendering (which usually isn't exact to the final resort) is that it looks unique and will be a good addition to the DVC family. It appears to be a slight spinoff from
Best View You Ever Had (DVC)
Big Pine Key, Polynesian Studio (3rd floor Lake View), and Aulani were all up there in terms of views for us. We also had a SS Congress Park room that had a fantastic view of Disney Springs. Of all of those, I would probably give the award to Aulani. I mean, how can you NOT give the award to a view of the Hawaiian Paci
What is your hidden gem restaurant at Disney?
My family loves Homecomin', but I don't think it is a "hidden gem". It is well known and it can be hard to get an ADS there.
Hawaii Dining and Activity Suggestions
Ooooh, jealous! We did Aulani three years ago for my oldest daughter's HS graduation present. This is going to be a super long comment, since I included the daily report of our trip for you. It shows what we did, where we ate, what we liked, and what we didn't like. Here it goes: We just completed our first trip to Aul
The reality check thread: when DVC didn’t go as expected
I created a VERY thorough spreadsheet to make sure math worked out before buying my resale contract. My financial advisor (who is very knowledgable on these things) went through it with me and agreed that it was a no-brainer to buy the contract. My wife is also a Disney travel planner and added a lot of insight into th
Split Stays?
Yes, we have done many split stays. They are fun and allow you to enjoy multiple resorts, but it all depends on the number of nights. We especially like splitting the stay between a monorail resort (Poly or Grand Floridian) and an Epcot area resort (BCV or Boardwalk). Then you can hit Magic Kingdom when you are staying
Favorite bar or lounge at Disney World
We snagged seats at the Yak and Yeti bar on our last visit. Chris is an excellent bartender! We got there about 30 minutes after opening and had to wait 20 minutes or so for another couple to leave, which opened up their seats. It's a great spot to grab some food and some good cocktails!
Annual Passes or No?
We live in NY and have purchased the Incredipass for the last 4 years. Given the amount of days we go to WDW, as well as the time of year we typically visit (October through February), it saves us money. For example, this year the cost for Incredipass had a "break even" point of 6 park days when comparing the cost of a
Beach Club Villas Owners Thread
We bought into DVC at Beach Club in January of 2020...yes, JUST before the world shut down. Ugh. BCV is easily our favorite resort! Here are just a few reasons: Proximity to Epcot. Wherever in WDW we spend our days, we really enjoy spending our nights in Epcot for a cocktail. If we are in another park during the day, w
The Disney Gift Card Deals Megathread
100%! It's not like you won't use them. We will have some money left over on the gift cards that we will easily spend on our next trip. I debated going back for one more round and my wife had to stop me. LOL. Our credit card bill can only take so much.
Favorite Restaurant and Why?
They also have good steaks. My daughter got one and I tried a bite. I was impressed! That said, I only get seafood when we go there.
The Disney Gift Card Deals Megathread
Confirmation that the Dollar General 10% discount for today only is legit. It is in stores only and you can't get it online. And it's UNLIMITED!! You just have to purchase each card on a new transaction. We just purchased enough gift cards to pay for our yearly dues next year, renew our APs, and purchase our MNSSHP tic
Hello from the REAL Saratoga Springs (New York)
Hello! Given that SSR is in Florida and Saratoga Springs is in Upstate NY, it’s really hard to have SSR feel like the real Saratoga Springs. That said, Disney did a great job incorporating names and landmarks of Saratoga Springs into the resort. And the theming/artwork throughout the resort does a great job capturing t
Ideas for What's Next?
If/when they build a 5th gate, it needs to be something that competes with Universal. So, what positive reputation does Universal have that WDW doesn't? Rides. Universal is known for having more "intense" rides. So have a 5th gate that is focused on more "intense" rides, while also making sure it keeps that unique Disn
Unpopular DVC Opinions
Here is an unpopular Epcot opinion: You can absolutely start in Canada! Have you ever heard the term "it's not how you start, but how you finish"? Well, do you really want to end in Canada? Heck no! That would be like having your spoon full of sugar before the medicine. Take your medicine (Canada) first, then enjoy the
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