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It’s the ‘Frozen Kirin Draft’ at Kabuki Cafe in the Japan pavilion - just a Kirin topped with frozen Kirin. Keeps the booze nice and cold on a hot day

Edit: You can buy the machine that makes the frozen beer foam on Amazon!

Two resort things for me that have made my trips so much better: 1) a collapsible tray to keep wallet/watch/magic band in while in the room. It’s like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HMZBC3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A0R7C9QNHJ6T0NQ7A48Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

2) A binder clip that I use to hold the curtains closed. Helps keep the room darker by getting rid of that sliver of light between the curtains

They have fairy lights in them (SO appropriately named). The battery/switch to turn them on is hidden under the hats so I can turn them on easier/change the battery if needed.

If you are looking to make your own, I bought the lights from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LPZQKKC

You can definitely do the stroller as a wheelchair pass (via Guest Relations). Keep in mind though, a stroller big enough to accommodate a six year old is a lot bulkier. As far as other people's reactions, I'd expect less in the way of anger/rude comments, but I would be prepared for double takes or questioning glances. I don't think people would outright say anything to a little girl.

You may want to consider a light-weight wheelchair rather than a stroller, though, unless your little one definitely needs to be able to lay down in the stroller rather than just relax and get off her feet. A wheelchair is just more standard, and they can also be a lot more economical — I'd recommend something similar to this one (which I do own and find to be really helpful at WDW). They're also REALLY easy to get in the trunk of even a smaller car, and manuever very easily in the parks. You can hang a backpack pretty easily off the back handles to store snacks/drinks/insulin and your general day-to-day needs, and an 18" seat is going to plenty of room for a little girl to sit (even criss-cross applesauce) with a soft blanket for comfort under her or a stuffed animal of choice!

Of course, you need to do what is best for your daughter, whatever that might be. This will be one of those situations where what you know to be best for her may not be what the uneducated world around you believes to be the best, and that's okay.

I love the earth, but paper straws suck https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G4XJWT2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is why I always bring ear plugs to Disney parks. And if I forget, my first stop is always the medical office to pick up a pair of disposable ones. It really does make most rides more enjoyable (I'm constantly amazed at how ear-piercingly loud most rides are, especially given that so many children ride them).

This should be obvious, but do yourself a favor and just grab a pack of Poncho's off amazon or at Target/Walmart for as cheap as you can get while retaining quality. The overly frugal might be able to stretch these a few days too with good useage and they can be easily pitched once the trip is over. That, versus attempting to get last second, obscenely priced ponchos at the parks, needs to be priority number one, because, at some point, you will get stuck in the rain.

If I may make a recommendation, read The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols. It explains why a yahoo with a computer who’s been in Florida a few days thinks he knows better than a multi billion dollar company, its suppliers and a veritable army of engineers and (actual) experts.

Rope drop and do as much before the afternoon hits. Then take it slow, go to a bar, or maybe just go back to the hotel. That also rebuilds energy for the evening which I love in the hot season.

A cooling towel is an absolute must. I brought along a Frogg Toggs and a Mission Enduracool. I ended up only using the Mission, as it was a much lighter weight cloth material and didn’t get crusty and hard when it dried out like the Frogg Toggs.

Here are better pics of the front and back: https://imgur.com/a/laCjmqH

We certainly aren't the first ones to do a pillow (or something other than a book) but I'm so happy we did it this way! My daughter is obsessed with it (and, okay, I am too)

How I did it: Bought this pillow cover for 7 bucks on amazon (they have a few other princesses at the moment. And they're on prime, score!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKJNZPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uAwdBb7Z9H095 Then I put a piece of cardboard inside that took up about 1/6th of the pillow. That way we'd have a hard/flat surface for the char's to sign, and I could fold the pillow into a neat little rectangle to tuck in my bag. It also allowed me to fold over to the spot we wanted each character to sign and hand it to them with that area up so they'd know right where to go. None of them had any problem with it! The princesses especially loved it. When we got home I (painstakingly) traced over each autograph with screenprinting ink and a paintbrush. That part took way longer than I planned (screenprinting ink can be goopy and isn't really meant to be painted, but it did the job). In the end it was worth it. Now I'm not worried about it getting dirty and having to clean it, or the autographs fading over time.

I don't have PTSD so your experience might be a bit different than mine but I do have ADHD and fairly bad anxiety that comes along somewhat randomly. I will get very anxious before some rides even though I've been on them many times, just walking around the park or in anticipation of something that most wouldn't even think about.

What I found helps most and is simple is to try and do some deep breathing. I find the Calm app/website really handy because it has a deep breathing mode where it has a graphic you can follow with your breathing. It is nice because you can have it with you wherever you go and you can use it for just a minute or longer if you need to. It also has some simple meditations you can use but I find I use the breathing more than anything.

Take a moment to pop into some shade or a washroom if you want a bit of privacy and take a few minutes to do some deep breathing. If you are on a ride and feeling bad, you can close your eyes and focus on/count your breathing. It can help calm your heart rate and give you something to focus on.

Also, remember to keep hydrated and eat regularly. I find that if I am getting dehydrated in the heat or my blood sugar is dipping it adds fuel to my anxiety.

I hope you can find something that works for you. :)

You'll often get recommendations to wear good shoes, but I would also add - good SOCKS. I bought some Balega Blister Resist off amazon and my feet were comfy all day!

White noise machine. Here's a link to the one I love. It's no larger than half a soda can. Several white noise sound options. It's also rechargeable and blue tooth. Sounds great!

White Noise Machine

You can buy this on Amazon. Probably cheaper. I noticed inflated prices there compared to local Japanese grocery stores and import stores. Not that it deterred me from buying a few things.

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https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Nano-Inari-Shrine-Building/dp/B00HFO3STO

These are great! I ordered this pair from amazon and they’re surprisingly nice quality Tamskyt Womens Hot Sale Digital Printed Women's Full-Length Yoga Workout Leggings Thin Capris (Epcot) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0751FCR99/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KSQkDbQYF09KE

Have you tried the new Play Disney Parks app? It has trivia games and some games that unlock when you're waiting in line for a ride.

iTunes

Google Play

Check an hourly forecast like Wunderground. Looks like there's only little peaks of high precipitation chance, which is pretty normal for FL this time of year. Really rainy days will usually show up as several hours in a row with 80%+ chance.

I'd recommend SuperShuttle. The shared van service was cheaper than anything else I could find, and the fact that you won't be the only passenger should make things safer. You can even usually use a promo code to save a couple of bucks.

https://www.supershuttle.com/

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/supershuttle.com

Disney recently updated the My Disney Experience app to track how many Dining Plan credits you have remaining literally two days before I released my own app to do the same.

I've got some extra features that include breaking down the cost of your plan into per credit "target values" as well as tracking how much value you got from the Dining Plan - it's pretty similar to most people's spreadsheets but just slightly easier to use on the go.

Hopefully useful to some of you!

I know not full-sized, or a poster itself, but I have a copy of this book as a coffee table book and it's the talk of the town when visitors come over.

https://www.amazon.com/Poster-Disney-Parks-Souvenir-Book/dp/1423124111/ref=sr\_1\_3?crid=7CHEILFVXBA6&dchild=1&keywords=poster+art+of+disney+parks&qid=1627702473&sprefix=poster+art+of+disney+parks%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-3

Don’t buy:

The Hidden Mickeys of Walt Disney World https://www.amazon.com/dp/1484727789/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MV63X6RZD1SPZS2SRH1R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Ok to buy:

Walt Disney World's Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578413493/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_994DENXBP3FQC1HP5CGH

I almost got that too, but I ended up with this cheaper alternative.

My review is it's fantastic. Obviously the thousands of Amazon reviews could tell you that, but we used this backpack on our last Disney trip. I love it because it stuffs into itself so I had it in our checked bag and then brought it out for Disney time. Super light and comfortable to wear. Definitely durable. No rips or wear after a week long Disney vacation.

My mother bought it for me while she was at Disney World! I'm not sure what store, but I assume it was in the Magic Kingdom, where she spends most of her time. It's on Amazon, too! https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Parks-Exclusive-Pineapple-Freshener/dp/B00HLVBRMG

You can purchase a gift card through amazon.

Here is a Southwest Gift card

And here is a Visa Gift card. Although you will pay a fee with the Visa gift card its still basically cash for you to use for whatever you want.

If you bring your stroller spend the $30 on Amazon to get a travel bag for it. Then you’re not getting airplane grease and grime on your nice stroller.

With my second (and last) child we bought a really nice umbrella stroller. It’s the GB Qbit....I think. But it folds up to the size of a briefcase. Super easy for going through airport security and gate checking.

Not the same but similar: stroller

You can also get a smaller version on Amazon for 12 bucks!

https://www.amazon.com/Disney-DCM-9-Mickey-Waffle-Maker/dp/B00QHUT7MO/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=mickey+waffle&qid=1559309933&s=home-garden&sr=1-2

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I have it and it works fantastic, just a bit smaller waffles.

I was on the Wikipedia page of Alex Haley (author of Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X) and it said that he had worked with Disney in the early 80s on a planned Equatorial Africa pavilion for the world showcase. It obviously didn't end up being built, but the concept art and the plans for it still exist, and it sounded like it would have been pretty interesting.

I would suggest UBER as well since it will be a little bit nicer than a cab and if you tell them Sanford Airport-- they should have no troubles getting you to the correct airport. They know the difference.

Plus, if you haven't used it before, you can usually get some credits to use for your first trips.. which would bring the cost down! Looks like on RetailMeNot-- you can get $30 off: link here

STL : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4339859
Filament : Sunlu Silk PLA - Silver
Printer : Ender 3 Pro

Lights : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0894S2XCM/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o07\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I printed it at max size for the printer. Went with 25% infill which was WAY too much, thus the super long print, but, I love it!

a bracket for masks make them a bit more bearable in the heat. We bought these https://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Support-Comfortable-Reusable-Washable/dp/B08RD69NBQ?pd_rd_w=wJTjG&pf_rd_p=ed61186e-0a73-4f70-9288-c08a29fffa70&pf_rd_r=W4VYV612FCHXWY8N8M6N&pd_rd_r=462a8a57-a2ff-4c59-9489-00393d353e07&pd_rd_wg=3OxST&pd_rd_i=B08RD69NBQ&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_43_t

You can buy the "dole whip" mix on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Pineapple-Dole-Serve-Cream-Large/dp/B01666JBFG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500936228&sr=8-3&keywords=dole+whip

I received a WoW cookbook for my Arbitrary Day gift.

They sell them in the parks, on Shop Disney, and on Amazon.

The wife and I on our last trip bought a filter on Amazon Prime and had it delivered there before we arrived. I think it was $20 and we just left it there when we left. We were there for 9 days so it was nice to come back to cold filtered water at night, and ready for the morning when we headed out. Fit perfectly in the mini fridge as well.

Something like this

I know it's been said already, but it will be very humid. The humidity is what always gets to me. We're in the parks once a week and every time I get in the parking lot I think, 'Oh this isn't too bad, there's a breeze...' but when you get in the park, the amount of people just increase it by 10 degrees. Just pace yourselves, do more inside shows (H.S. is really good for those) ((Pro Tip: The Little Mermaid show in HS is not only super air conditioned, but it also sprays water on you during the show, its very refreshing on a hot day)) Also, take advantage of extra magic hours, not only will the parks be not as crowded, but it's either in early AM or late at night. We've done a rest day at the hotel and then hitting up MK extra magic from 6pm-midnight.

If you havent purchased a personal fan yet, I strongly recommend the O2Cool. It has by far surpassed the $6 I spent on it. Here is a link to it on amazon, but seriously I bought it at CVS for $6, so amazon in this case is a rip off lol. https://www.amazon.com/O2COOL-Deluxe-Necklace-Fan-Raspberry/dp/B00IIAFHZ2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1525872522&sr=8-5&keywords=o2cool

You can get Thomas Kinkade paintings for 65 on Amazon they have a bunch of different ones. We got this for our aunt who is an AP holder

My wife loves the fanny pack I got her for in the park

Get matching shirts for her favorite ride I got my wife jungle cruise shirts for Christmas last year

Camelpaks are also pretty handy to have

Get the The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World book when the 2021 version comes out later this year. Here's the current one

Space Team is a personal favorite with my friends and I. However, you do end up being "that group" of people in line. You tend to get very loud when playing, and no one around you will have any clue what you're doing so you're going to get very odd looks.

It's unlikely that the cast members are the ones spreading it... unfortunately, they're in a similar situation to daycare workers and elementary school teachers. Young children spread their germs like wildfire and when you think about all the touchable surfaces at WDW... it's easy to see how one sick person through an interactive queue can quickly spread a cold or virus to 100s of other guests.

Wash your hands often, especially when you're on vacation.

Yes, the Caribbean Beach resort has coffee makers. They use this type of coffee pod: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=joffrey+coffee+pod&id=CD5EBC4DCC8F35D70838F1CCA354AD9E86F9AE64&FORM=IQFRBA#view=detail&id=CD5EBC4DCC8F35D70838F1CCA354AD9E86F9AE64&selectedIndex=0

IIRC, you get a couple of pods per day: enough for 2 or 4 cups. You might be able to get by with this and just walk to the food court area in the morning if this is not enough. Good luck!

Dunno if you can get something similar in the US, but last time we came from the UK we brought a few of these with us https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robinsons-Squashd-Summer-Fruits-Squash/dp/B00J3WOEF8

A small squirt of that in a bottle of water makes it into squash/cordial (fruit flavoured water, since you seem to not really have it over there). Makes even Floridian water more drinkable

We always bring ours everywhere with us. Travel via car, plane, you name it. Never had an issue with customs. I also have an app on my phone (iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/white-noise-lite/id292987597 | Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmsoft.whitenoise.lite&hl=en_CA&gl=US) which isn't bad, just in case we forget the unit or it breaks.

Totally bring yours, it will be fine.

I started putting pins on my park bag and almost lost a few. I just purchased this from amazon, so much cheaper than buying in the park and you don't need an allen wrench to take them off!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KCMX26H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The broad term is Operational Technology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operational_technology

This book is a decent intro to the subject as it applies to theme parks https://www.amazon.com/Theme-Park-Design-Behind-Engineer/dp/1456309722

Links for those wondering.

Disney PLAY Google

Disney PLAY IOS

Looks like a really cool app, with games to play while in line for rides, interactions with the queues of the ride from the app, and even achivments you can earn from riding the rides.

I think this is really cool addition and forward thinking on Disney's part making it more interactive with the visitors.

Personally my young daughter will love this, being able to provide additional distractions during some of the long waits in line.

Can't wait to try it out in September :)

Thank you! We love AKL, Boma is an amazing place to eat! You will enjoy your trip I'm sure!

Yes, she did like the portable monitor, this is the one I got for her. I chose that one because it's one of the larger portable monitors (17.3"), however if you don't need one that big, most are around 15.6" and cost a little less.

It's fairly lightweight so easy to pack for travel. It does come with a case that doubles as sort of a "stand" for it (think of those iPad cases that fold out to prop up the iPad), but I didn't like how flimsy it felt. I ended up also getting one of these little stands for less than $10 after the coupon. It's really meant for smaller tablets, but it did work in a pinch for this monitor. The stand also folds flat so it's easy to stuff in a backpack. You may want to look for a sturdier stand though potentially, we were just looking for a good combination of portability and convenience.

There are a lot of options though for portable monitors for around the same price range on Amazon, so you don't necessarily need to get the one I posted above, but they do definitely make working remotely while on vacation a better experience :)

At Boardwalk, you can get refillable mug coffee at the Boardwalk Bakery. Depending on where at the Villas you are, this is a decent little hike. If you are coffee-dependent, bring coffee and make it at the villa. (They only supply enough for one day, and you won't get more until trash & towel on day 4. With the understanding that it's not great coffee, since you also have to provide your own filters, these work pretty well in DVC makers: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Maxwell-House-Filter-Packs-10-Ct-Coffee-5.30-oz/10292686)

The Boardwalk pool bar will also refill, but I don't know that they open in time for coffee.

The BW area is pretty light on QS breakfast. Again, Boardwalk Bakery is one of your options. The other QS options are Beach Club Marketplace, Ale & Compass lounge (Yacht Club) and Belle View Lounge (Boardwalk).

I would recommend ordering some groceries for breakfast, honestly. You'll find it very limited for QS.

This is my favorite picture I've ever gotten of the castle. The ice palace!

https://instagram.com/p/w7w-5Ut7Hf/?modal=true

And then this great one of my brother and I mid-everest!

https://instagram.com/p/iR883lt7AZ/?modal=true

It was a cool little dig out in the cement. I thought it was the brides ring though. So despondent she throws her ring out the window

https://roadtrippers.com/stories/the-truth-about-disney-worlds-cursed-engagement-ring-buried-in-the-pavement

Not Canadian:

1. The average high is 79F (26C) and average low is 57F (14C) So it's very similar to your weather right now in July.
2. You can use this site to calculate the cost of gas for your trip http://www.gasbuddy.com/TripCostCalculator
3. As long as your cards have no foreign transaction fees for being used outside of Canada you should have no problem using your card for everything. It's really a matter of preference though.

We've had child-sized ear protectors like these in the past for her and they didn't bother her. That'd be good too as long as it was only for the duration of the rides (Florida's hotter than we're used to). She seems passively interested in Pirates, if that makes any sense and I think she'd really like the People Mover. I just realized how the PM will sort of give the illusion of being on a balcony like she likes.

I forgot they changed the Norway ride to Frozen! I bet she'll like that! She's also a big fan of The Little Mermaid, so that one will be perfect too! Thanks for the suggestions!

DHS is crazy every day.

I have several of these fans, which I love for the size. They just clip on to a belt loop or bag without something big and bulky to carry around. I initially bought them at Bed Bath & Beyond for like $7.

We use Contigo travel mugs for water, they hold ice all day. Bought at Costco for 2/$20.

You’re likely over thinking it, but if you’re dead set on a dress, COW COW has some fun prints in bigger sizes. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073NZVNJ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

Hello again! For everyone who loves the little details and secrets of Disney World, I wrote a book all about them!

Disney Details: An In-Depth Look at the Secrets, Details, and Backstories of Walt Disney World (vol. 1)

https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Details-Depth-Secrets-Backstories-ebook/dp/B086T3YJ55/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1579790663&sr=1-20

This is the AC backpack being sold at Mitsukoshi:

https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-Leaf-Backpack-Removable/dp/B08HJ5J2SD

My friend bought hers on our visit last week, and it's the exact same one.

I just bought a $10 Anker charger on Amazon. 1.5 iPhone charges, and recharges overnight. I'm not sure how much they cost these days.

Edit: $13. Link.

It's fun! I've made 2 so far. I found the shadow boxes on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X7IH74/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EJ5ZKDY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I started off by making the normal wire ear base. Then I made four yarn braid and hot glued them onto each side of the wire ears. I used battery powered fairy lights that I purchased off of amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ERO931Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I glued the lights onto the perimeter of the wire ears. I covered up the battery pack with a large flower on the back of the ears. Then I worked around the battery pack and kept adding flowers until I was satisfied!

I got the HM print at Main Street Gallery in March. The Alice and Small World prints were at the Co-Op in Disney Springs on the same trip. The frames are from Amazon.

They definitely make physical copies! Here are some Amazon links:

Haunted Mansion

Big Thunder

We use to take nice panchos, but they are a bit bulky to carry in a bag all the time just in case of rain. Now we by 5 packs of cheap ones off amazon, which take up as much space as just one good poncho, that way we can just toss them after using or if they rip.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSCGT2F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Where are you? $440 on Amazon

I still can't pay that (and now I'll be looking for the plans online), but your post scared me!

• Countdown to the Mouse
• Unofficial Countdown for WDW Lite

Both have a widget that you can place on your homescreen. The first has a 2x1 and 4x4 widget and the second has 3x2 and 2x2. C2M has a lot of options for the image (castle, Spaceship Earth, 7D, etc.) The Lite only has the castle for 3x2 and Golf Ball for 2x2.

Thank you. Smartphone picture, Snapseed App & Prisma App.

Snapseed �� https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed

Prisma �� https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neuralprisma

Take a look at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytravelbuddy.magicaltransport. That should answer your question on transportation times.

It calculates walking,vs bus system is Uber vs Lyft with times and cost

Looks like this, but with a custom image for the disney stuff.

I also check it out on Wikimapia (which is a user contributed mapping system). I always find some new building I never knew what it was before.

http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=28.418244&lon=-81.581088&z=18&m=b

> For sprays, it's gotta have DEET.

Your own link lists two other effective repellents: Picraridin and Eucalyptus oil. Indeed, that's what Consumer Reports recommends after their own testing (in which they stick their arms into boxes filled with mosquitoes).

You are correct. Going past 30% provides no extra benefit and may be hazardous to some people.

Consumer Reports on mosquito repellents.

Can't find a better link, but they discuss it here.

Check out this months DBC Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/949474/episodes/8578674

Also found on all your normal podcasting platforms.

This episode features our first "Expedition" which is a four part series on studying Walt's influence on American Culture and Americana.

We also introduce the Disney Comeback Index from our community contributor MattPeto who was also on the Disney Dish this week with Len Testa.

Checkout the show notes in the link above for links to our Discord server to join the conversation on the DCI and much more.

google maps were a little blurry, bing maps birds eye view makes it look like trailers. https://www.bing.com/mapspreview?&ty=18&q=28%c2%b025%2723.4%22N%2081%c2%b034%2729.3%22W&mb=28.434265~-81.590535~28.411747~-81.559078&tt=28.423167%2c%20-81.574806&tsts1=%2526ty%253d18%2526q%253d28%2525c2%2525b025%25252723.4%2525...

I like to use weather underground: https://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:32801.1.99999

Look at the rainfall estimates there. 0.05 inches? .025 inches? That's either a small drizzle or a 10-minute shower. Either way, you're not looking at an all-day deluge.

> I have been going to wdw for 20 years+ and just found out about the turn styles in the world showcase! I'm assuming that since I didn't know this there are others as well that don't know.

It's easy to not know they're there. As you round the World Showcase between UK and France, the 'back door' entrance there looks like it's a CM entrance and you pass it by. But for everyone who has ever stayed at the Boardwalk, Yacht, Beach, and Swolphin resorts, they all know about it.

As far as the boat ride goes, the free Ferry has a route that reverses itself when it hits each terminus: Epcot <--> Boardwalk <--> Beach <--> Swolphin <--> DHS

As other have mentioned, walking at a brisk pace can be as fast from the Swolphin to DHS. But the walk from the Swolphin to Epcot is always beaten by walkers because of the two stops it makes.

Do your homework. Reviews from Tripadvisor aren't very good. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34352-d4331651-Reviews-Toscana_Suites-Kissimmee_Florida.html

And, if you look at it on Google Maps, it's in a very rough looking area. https://www.google.com/maps/place/2950+Reedy+Creek+Blvd/@28.3354518,-81.5835071,491m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x88dd7ebf2ca3b82d:0x6cb902a4716977c4?hl=en-US

You might enjoy listening to this podcast (there is some language)...if I remember right, there were a handful of times where one of the diners said "normally I don't like this - but this is amazing" or something to that effect.

https://player.fm/series/3-sheets-to-the-mouse-disney-for-grown-ups-2362102/ep-3-sheets-quickie-3-sheets-and-whistling-disney-go-super-fing-bougie-dinner-review-of-victoria-alberts

Read through this whole thread again, starting with my first post. I think you missed a lot.

>That is your assumption buddy. You forgot to read the word "comparable"

...fine, so you believe these hotels are comparable, if not equivalent, to the Holiday Inn Express?

Also:

http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/comparable

According to the wiki page, the quote is: "For every laugh, there should be a tear."

As quoted in The New York Times (2 November 2001); also in The Victory Letters : Inspiration for the Human Race (2003) by Cheri Ruskus, p. 79

https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Walt_Disney

This is a combination disaster/awesome story:

When I did drum and bugle corps back in the late 90s I was at Epcot before championships in August, and while I was there I was standing by the World Showcase Lagoon when I heard a loud shout from a large group of adults. Right near China, a very young (probably 2) kid had climbed up on the bridge to the Outpost and had fallen into the lagoon.

Quickly, a guy who marched with the Cavaliers had stripped off his uniform shirt and he jumped in after the kid and rescued him.

Unfortunately, because of where they fell in, it took about 10 minutes for a boat to come get them and this kid is just howling in the arms of this dude who jumped in to save him.

He won the Spirit of Disney award for that one.

I'm sure that was a pretty disastrous for that family.

The article is found online here

Looks like high is usually in the 70s and lows at night in the 50s. Like the other commenter, we're also from MA so this is solid hoody weather for us.

We'll be there for the Marathon weekend in January and I'm super OK with colder weather for the run versus the hot/humid weather we had last April.

https://weatherspark.com/m/17721/1/Average-Weather-in-January-in-Orlando-Florida-United-States

Edit: We're not were

It didn't rain once on my trip last October, but I went later in the month. Didn't pack ponchos or an umbrella. Here's what the weather looked like last October. Was a bit rainy in the first half thanks to Matthew. I would wait until a week out when you have a forecast before buying them.

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I started doing this for our vacations too. Ours are mostly photo slideshows with video clips mixed in. What software did you use for this? I ended up using DaVinci Resolve. Nice job!

How is free ?

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/fusion

You lack a few options ( like final output size , and fancy collaborative options). But, now that they have added fusion to the mix, you have a full post workflow piece of software (edit, fx, color, audio, conform), used by professionals , for free .

I bought some Skechers walking shoe on Amazon on a whim, and it worked really well! The bottoms were very cushiony, almost like thick Crocs, but the top was all mesh, and my feet stayed pretty cool! I have wide feet too, and they came in wide.

Amazon link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071S2NXVR/

Gear Ties to secure items to your bag.

I had these on my last trip and it was so convenient to roll up the rain jacket and tie it off to the straps of the bag. I forgot the jacket was there until it rained. Must use 2 ties.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SHBN38U/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o02\_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/WUTANGCUN-Womens-Boating-Diving-Walking/dp/B07PVC1KCC

The link above are my husband’s shoes, mine are currently unavailable to purchase from Amazon. I mean they did the job; there’s a thin sole so there is some comfort. We bought them in 2019 and hadn’t used them until a couple of days ago when we went to the beach. They’ve held up pretty well so we’d prolly buy them again if need be.

Agreed on all of these.

I like the gatorade powder packets for WDW. Easier to carry and you can just mix them into your water bottle on the go.

BRIGENIUS Battery Operated Stroller Fan, Portable Clip on Mini Desk Fan with 2600mAh Rechargeable Battery, USB Powered Clip Fan for Baby Stroller Office Outdoor Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N1MRZR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SWJ6F8H1QX8ETGP3QF3K?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

We have this one. It works well enough. I’d bring an extra battery or two for all day use.

We are going this summer and bought these for our kids: New mifold Comfort Grab-and-go Car Booster Seat- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GGR799Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_22KY7S99SS06YNKF309N?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Had a friend who swore by them and did our research into their safety.

For everyone who loves the little details and secrets of Disney World, I wrote a book all about them!

Disney Details: An In-Depth Look at the Secrets, Details, and Backstories of Walt Disney World

https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Details-Depth-Secrets-Backstories-ebook/dp/B086T3YJ55/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1579790663&amp;sr=1-20

I’ve made many trips to WDW, moved to FL 2 years ago, we go at least twice a month now. I’ve hauled strollers, lunch bags, double backpacks, etc. I have food allergies so I usually carry a lot. Here’s my advice: Get a draw string athletic bag, a filtered water bottle with a big opening, and gallon sized ziplock freezer bags. Stuff that cannot get wet goes in the ziplock along with a clean washcloth (for padding, absorption, and use. Cell phones go here before water rides). Large opening filtered water bottle: free cups of ice water at any quick service restaurant, lots of water fountains (low pressure). Items that can get wet, or souvenirs go in the bag. All bags are checked at entrance, a single bag with a clear ziplock inside is much faster than lots of small bags/small pockets.

There are lockers at every park (past security and ticket entrance) so you can put a bag #2 with snacks/cold lunch, souvenirs there. There is a charge for the lockers, but you get more than 1/2 of it back when you turn in the key, and the locker purchase is good for all parks that day.

So yes, the bags are allowed, but be prepared to empty it all out when you enter every park. Also looks sweaty AF.

Generic Park bag: Funny Unicorn Cute Dabbing Unisex Home Gym Sack Bag Sport Drawstring Backpack Bag for Gym Shopping Sport Yoga https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y8DN56D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GBZJ24W43GDW2ZZSMC6K

Generic Filter bottle: Brita 26 Ounce Premium Filtering Water Bottle with Filter - BPA Free - Orchid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKNHH9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1KP6HX372PHC5JTEMDBR

Hey! I'm also the "Disney expert" in my friend group and am planning a trip too! Here's some advice I have

I should mention (and maybe you've already thought of this) that with COVID-19, you'll have to wear a mask/a lot of rides and shows might be cancelled, depending on how the vaccine goes. So if you're looking for a more normal experience, you may want to push back your trip to late August or even next year if you're okay with that. But that doesn't mean you can't have a good time if you go in June, many people report that Disney is pretty safe, they enforce masks pretty strictly

If you're looking to save money, I'd say stay off site and don't worry too much about dining plans, that's what we did last time I went and it worked for us. I think they have discounts for Florida residents and there's lots of websites where you can find coupons like mousesavers

A lot of people don't know this but Disney has actually 4 parks, magic kingdom (what most people think of when Disney comes to mind), animal kingdom (kind of like a zoological park), epcot (future world and international stuff) and hollywood studios (star wars land). Do some research on the parks and look at what appeals the most. I would say the parks generally appeal to all ages but epcot is the most adult.

Lastly I would recommend the unofficial guide to Disney world by Len tesla https://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Guide-Disney-World-Guides/dp/1628090960. But if you don't want to buy the book you can find plenty of info online.

Good luck! Hope that helps

If you have time to wait but this case adds 128 gigs of space to dump photos/videos. There are also other cases on Amazon but I haven't seen any that offer this much space.

SDIPBNC-128G-GN7ES SanDisk Other for iphone 6, 6s - Retail Packaging - Grey SanDisk iXpand Memory Case 128GB SDIPBNC-128G-GN7ES, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUXL2W2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cF.BxbPQPXK0F

It's super cheap on Amazon (generic version)

I take it every day when I'm in Orlando and you can't even tell you have taken it other than not feeling motion sickness.

Yeah! It's a family board game. Simple but fun. They don't make it anymore though. It's considered a collector's item now.

Here's a link on Amazon to it:

https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-41489-Disney-Magic-Kingdom/dp/B0001GDOZG

I go these ones from Amazon

I really like them because you have to actually screw the back with an allan wrench which comes with it. Never lost one after that.

First, I'd call the resort and see if it's an option. If not, I'd order one off Amazon and have it delivered. If that poses a problem, I'll order it for you in exchange for some real tea :P

This tiny 1L model is only $12: https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502127089&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=electric+kettle

If you don't mind ordering online, you can find it on Amazon. I think this is the first volume?

https://www.amazon.com/Figment-Jim-Zubkavich/dp/0785190996

Unless you specifically want it in the parks.

We have been twice in the last year and each time we have used this bag off Amazon: adidas Alliance II Sackpack,adidas bag

Has spots for water and it is surprisingly big. Held all our stuff plus 2 sacks of candy at the Halloween party

Ah shoot, I always forget that I'm linking Amazon Canada! Sorry about that. Here's a US version:

https://www.amazon.com/Backpack-Capacity-Organize-Comfortable-Fashion/dp/B073PWT4GQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511354226&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=HapTim%2BTravel%2BBaby%2BDiaper%2BBag%2BBackpack%2C%2BLarge%2BCapacity%2FDouble%2BDe...