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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in So frustrated...   
    I would try to contact someone in charge.
    Tell them you are not happy with their solution, that you booked the site in good faith based on what was on their website.
    It wasn't your fault that they had the incorrect pricing, and that they need to admit to their error and honor the price you paid.
    Hopefully they will cave in and let you keep the price (and not give you a site next to the dumpsters).
    If they don't honor the price, look for a local Albuquerque TV station that has one of those consumer advocates, tell them your story and see if they will look into it. At the very least it was a mistake that the festival should make good on, at the worst, it was a case of bait and switch.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to PGHFiend in Swap 5th wheel for Class A MoHo?   
    Figured I should update with the 2 weekend trips under our belts.  
    While I have a CDL and love driving trucks, and how much I loved 5th wheel towing and the power of the dually and driving the 2 Super Duty trucks we had, everything about our traveling has changed. 
    There is absolutely no comparison to having the party start once you pull out of the driveway! No more waiting for the relief of the weekend until you arrive, its happening as soon as we shut the garage door.   
    Got stuck in an hour long traffic jam. My wife made food and I cranked up the Sirius radio through my phone app and we had a great time. 
    I truly can't believe how much easier the motorhome is to travel in with no bathroom breaks necessary and to have the ability to get snacks and to pet the dogs or whatever. I don't have to move the dogs back and forth, or the kennel in and out of the truck.  My wife no longer has to pack road snacks and coolers,  or move pillows and blankets The dogs can get comfy on the floor anywhere.
    Setting up camp is backing in, hitting the auto level and putting out the usual gear.  Leaving is just as easy, crank it and go. 
    The ride is no contest better than the truck and 5th wheel.  All of the bumps I used to picture the wheel breaking off the camper is soaked up with ease by the motorhome, even thought it's a leaf spring coach. Also, g rated tires on 22.5 wheels definitely eased the blowout gear from the trailer (though that can happen to any vehicle) 
    I did the "Cheap Handling Fix" with the sway bars and it drives so much better than the way home from Georgia. One hand steering now. 
    The views are unbelievable with the huge windshield.   When we came through Wytheville, VA on the way home it was like watching a movie with the mountains rolling ahead and we saw a fully grown pumpkin farm in the morning mist, truly a new sight we hadn't ever seen on a route we've driven a dozen times. 
    Fuel mileage is back to exactly what it was with the 2008 v10 we used to tow with, but the difference is now I drive an f150 that gets 8 mpg better when going to work. Insurance for the truck went down 200 a year, the 5th wheel was 100 a year and the motorhome is 500, so it is costing about 200 a year more for insurance.  
    Travel time is definitely reduced with an 80 gallon tank and limited need for stops. 
    Never say never, but I'm not sure we could go back to towing.  


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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in SKYLINER OPENS SEPT 29th   
    For only $99 per family member, you can enjoy the Skyliner Fireworks Dessert Party.
    You will be given the combination to the snack box under your Skyliner seat, where you will enjoy tepid plastic tasting water and stale granola bars.  
    Please inform the Skyline attendants if you have a nut allergy, and they will give you a snack pack of Oreos.
    For an extra $100 per car, your car will pause for 5 minutes giving you the best view of EPCOT's Illuminations.
    An additional $50 and you will be loaned a battery operated fan to use during the duration of your Ride in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular !
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Tri-Circle-D in SKYLINER OPENS SEPT 29th   
    Thanks for the tip about free snacks. I'll be looking for those in about 4 hours from now. 
    TCD
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen got a reaction from momof3kids-Yvonne in 2019 Defeated Creek GG September 27-29th   
    We plan to be there Thursday. Just Bill and me. +a dog
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen got a reaction from keith_h in Swap 5th wheel for Class A MoHo?   
    Turn right, at the pasture where the brown and white cow, with the Mickey Mouse marking on her side lives.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen got a reaction from BradyBzLyn...Mo in Swap 5th wheel for Class A MoHo?   
    Turn right, at the pasture where the brown and white cow, with the Mickey Mouse marking on her side lives.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Universal being a copy cat?   
    https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/09/16/dark-arts-at-hogwarts-castle-projection-mapping-debuts-at-universal-orlando
     
    'Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle' projection mapping debuts at Universal Orlando
      Photo via Universal Orlando Universal Orlando guests can now behold the unspeakable creatures and sinister villains from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter through an enormous, projection-mapped experience, part of the park's Halloween Horror Nights.

    Running through Nov. 15, the state-of-the-art projection mapping, "Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle," will combine special effects and lighting into a fully immersive – and terrifying – display. Photo via Universal Orlando The Death Eaters will lurk amongst guests in person too, of course, shrouded in fog and ominous green light, and "practicing the Dark Arts with complete disregard of wizarding laws." Guest will also contend with Dementors, Aragog, Mountain Trolls, Thestrals and other unspeakable creatures cloak the castle for “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle.”
    Universal Orlando notes "Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle" is its third projection mapping experience created for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. After HHN, guests will enjoy other seasonal projects like "Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle" and "The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle."

    It's scary enough to make you throw up your Butterbeer. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to BradyBzLyn...Mo in Swap 5th wheel for Class A MoHo?   
    Congrats - sounds like a great fit all around! Glad things went so smoothly.
     
    re: tire changing, funny story...
    One of my most memorable childhood family vacation stories is the time my parents rented a MH to take us 3 kids and my grandparents to FL. Somewhere in NC with Mom driving, we blew a tire.  It was an inside tire and Mom drove a school bus for a bunch of years, so that part was really no big deal.  She got us safely to the side of the road, we flagged someone down (this is pre-cell phones) so my dad could get to the nearest pay phone to call a tow truck.  A van full of people pulled over with an a/c unit out the side and a big recliner in the back.  (My sister and I still joke that we never thought we'd see dad again)
    It eventually took 3 trucks to change the tire... the first one they sent was too small.  The second one got stuck in the soft shoulder.  The third one came, pulled the 2nd one out and changed the time quickly and easily.
    Running family joke is "how many tow trucks does it take to change a tire in NC?"
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to PGHFiend in Swap 5th wheel for Class A MoHo?   
    Well, "Penny" is home!

    Landed in JAX Saturday at noon, took an uber to St. Mary's, Ga and did the deal. Took off about 2, yesterday and got home noon today. 
    Initially made it 30 miles and thought it was hard to keep rolling.  Found 70 psi in all 6 tires, got them up aired up to 90 and major improvement.  Drove another few miles and started hearing knocking on the roof. Climbed up and found Spanish moss had gathered on the satellite cable wires  and was making them slap on the roof.  Otherwise smooth trip home!
    Got if from an owner who had a divorce situation and needed out if it.  Made a deal for about 15k under current values.  Needs minor TLC in a few things but is in overall great shape. 
    My wife LOVES it. She relaxed, got drinks, read at the dinette, used the bathroom and took a nap or two in the recliner co pilot chair.  
    Initially I missed the speed of the 6.7 dually but quickly made up for it by not stopping every 2 hours (or less) for her and with 500 miles of range (estimate) we only made 2 stops other than sleeping.  Definitely a huge increase in comfort and travel time that wasn't initially apparent that I am very surprised at.
    The strangest thing was sleeping in a Cracker Barrel last night and not ever getting out of the vehicle.   Turned off the engine,  cranked the generator for some ac and went to bed.  In the morning I got up, washed up and took off. Very strange feeling not having to do extra chores or pack lunches and cooler for the truck. 
    As someone else said, I felt much less tired from not having to watch the trailer all the time and the ride was so much better....no jerking, bouncing etc. 
    There was some wind sway in GA, it was very windy yesterday afternoon on the way up but calmed down later in the evening.   I've read about something called the "cheap handling fix" that I'm going to try before I buy anything.
    On another note, I initially felt very venerable for some reason. The MoHo has 22.5 wheels and no spare and if it stops needs a big tow truck.  Something to think about moving forward.  
    Time will tell, but so far really liking it!
     
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to BradyBzLyn...Mo in Halloween GG 2019   
    Trying... and we'll miss you too!!
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to BradyBzLyn...Mo in Halloween/Thanksgiving 2019 Reservations   
    We're bummed we're going to miss seeing y'all too.
    The beach should be nicely quiet this late in the year, which doesn't sound so bad right about now. 
    And DH has already picked out the seafood/sushi restaurant 4 miles from the campground where he says we're eating every day.  LOL
    If only we could take a boat or golf cart there...
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to BradyBzLyn...Mo in Halloween GG 2019   
    Thanks for the sympathies.  We're bummed too but the start just are not aligned this year.
    Sadly as we cancelled last fall also, this will be our longest time away from the Fort in 15 years (sigh)
    On the plus side, by our next trip we should have enough Disney rewards points to pay for our site!  LOL
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Tri-Circle-D in Iconic sign at RIVIERA RESORT   
    What would be super funny is if they have all of those old beds in storage and used them in the DVC rooms. 
    TCD
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to LONE-STAR in Disney's Horses   
    Lol, me to now.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Well I guess we know where the next dessert party is   
    De$$ert partie$, $pecial....
    Fixed it
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Dogs Allowed at the Campfire   
    Probably buried at the bottom in miniscule print is a disclaimer saying you shouldn't allow your dog (or cat) to drive your car.
    We have become such a litigious society that common sense no longer counts and everything has to be spelled out to prevent a lawsuit.
    There was a warning label for an iron, saying you should not iron your clothes while wearing them.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to BradyBzLyn...Mo in Dogs Allowed at the Campfire   
    That's really cute, but here's hoping no one thinks that is what it means. Can you imagine the chaos of dogs + excited kids + flaming marshmallows??  (insert circus music here)
    On a related note, I was happy to hear the new live action Lady and the Tramp used a whole bunch of shelter/rescue dogs that were adopted after the filming. 101 Dalmations and Babe were both really bad for their respective breeds with both subsequently overbred (and many badly bred) and bought by people that had no idea what they were getting themselves into.  I started volunteering with border collie rescue almost 20 years ago, right at the height of "everyone wants a Babe dog" and what a disaster that was.   
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Tri-Circle-D in $7,200 for 2 nights!!   
    Of course he and the other "influencers" will stay there for free. 
    SPOILER ALERT:  they will all say it's amazing and such a good value. 
    TCD
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in NON-EXPIRING MEANS NON-EXPIRING 34yr old ticket.   
    Tell them you had your heart set on Disney Quest and ask what they will substitute for it.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Pressed Penny Changes at WDW   
    I thought I saw some peacocks peeking out thru the bushes, and I heard some goats bleating!
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to ftwildernessguy in Pressed Penny Changes at WDW   
    The 3000 loop remains as an unchanged oasis in the chaos WDW has become.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to mouseketab.....Carol in Next Disney Lego set!   
    I'm hoping for another Christmas present in a couple of years from the dinged box section of the employee store 🙂
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Grumpy and Grandma in Discovery Island pre-History   
    And we also now  know how REAMS ROAD came to be..
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Primeval Whirl still down, closed until end of Sept.   
    Well if you fill up the seat with some fluffy sized people you don't need to worry about moving around and getting banged up! 
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