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Okay, As the parent of an autistic child I am somewhat embarrassed by this lawsuit.  Do the changes to the GAC make it more difficult for my son to visit the parks, ABSOLUTELY, but to claim that Disney made these changes to exclude kids like my son is beyond ludicrous.  Yes, it is important that guests with disabilities have the same access to experiences that all guests have, but it is also the duty of every parent of a disabled to child to take responsibility for the needs of their own child.  We visited WDW at both Thanksgiving and Christmas with my son and found ways to get him on his favorite rides (using fastpass and by getting to the parks early) without the need for a lawsuit. 
 
Beyond this I can also honestly say the the folks at Disney have repeatedly gone out of their way to accommodate my sons needs.  Simple things, by seeing my son's distress at being too early for a fast pass+ time and adjusting the time in the system to let him go through, making sure that we have a campsite that gives him the privacy that he needs...well the list could go on and on.  NO OTHER place in the world goes out of the way to take care of my son like WDW.

I went to view the parade and thought Id share some photos I took. I wont post a bunch in case anyone wants to keep some surprises.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
There is so much happening and allot to look at you find yourself missing some stuff. This parade is best viewed multiple times and from different vantage points.
 
It is about 20 mins long but feels like it moves quickly because youre busy taking it all in.
 
My photos were taken form the train station platform, but I missed the characters on the ground, so I plan on going again and watching from ground level.

I've been slacking off, but I just HAVE to post these....
 

excuse me...
 
'scuze me...
 
pardon me...
 
need to get by...
 
carry on, nothing to see here...
 
pay no attention to the dancemom as she runs to be first in line for the Mama Swap...  :doodebug:

I don't trust a website that claims to be the all knowing but has grammatical errors, spelling errors, and misused words.

8am... dog drags butthole on carpet while owners pack up.
11am...maid "cleans".
2pm...toddler plays on floor.
Enjoy your stay, folks.

I was gonna say that is some sad looking BACON.

It's a favorite for us. Especially the music. I would have liked to see it in person one more time. 

I can't image being happy about having to wear the bracelet in the heat and humidity of a Florida summer.
Or when it's cooler. Does it go outside if the jacket sleeve or inside? What about adding gloves to the equation?
Sitting on Clementine Beach to watch the boat parade and fireworks and getting sand under it. Yuck.
I can see, though, that it might make those locals who use The Fort pool more visible. ( as if management will do anything about kicking them out even then.)
If WDW has an opt out, I definitely will.

All of the above.
As for testing, Disney has tested electric and hybrid buses, but both have failed miserably and they've settled on the diesel Gillig bus as their primary bus and that's all they've bought since I've been there.
The older RTS high floor buses are being retired due to emission and age issues. There are not that many left.
The other model is the Novabus but Disney hasn't purchased any since the initial purchasel because they are crap. Mechanics hate them and most drivers don't care for them.
Because Gillig doesn't make an articulated bus, Disney did decide to buy a few of the Novabus articulated buses.
This is a true story.
While at the transportation headquarters one day, I was standing in the hallway reading an announcement on the bulletin board regarding a major overhaul regarding driver operational procedures. As I'm reading, this guy who I didn't know, comes up beside me and asks, how do you think the changes will go? I told him that even though the drivers were all trained on the changes, we were unsure because of the scope of the changes which were being implemented in just a few days. He said, really, and asked me if I had any ideas on how to make the transition go smoother. I mentioned that a quick reference cheat sheet on all the buses would be a big help.
He also told me that they were going to increase the fleet substantially and what bus did I think they should buy. I told him with a doubt that the Gillig bus was the better bus by far. He said thanks and walked away. I later found out that he was the head of WDW transportation.
There were cheat sheets on all the buses and they did buy a ton of Gillig buses which continues today.
Did he do those things based on our conversation? I believe the cheat sheet on the buses, as he was surprised when I mentioned it to him, was done because of our chat. As for the buses, don't know, but my feedback may have reinforced his thinking.

In this case the screw up put a loaded weapon within reach of a child in a crowded theme park.
 
That falls under "idiot" in my book.

2 reasons, I want them to think we are actually leaving, plus the lower rate.

Well I was sitting around today  :toiletreading: and I got a brainstorm. Some of you may know that the family and I are going to the Fort in a week and a half for 8 days and 7 nights in a premium site. :thtray:  We checkout on Saturday June 8. So we will pack up like normal and start to head out.  Well I just arranged a little surprise for DW, DG, and the kids. But instead of going home to Wildwood, GA, I am going to drive over to the full hook up sites and back her in for another 6 nights. I got on the system and was able to book 6 more nights at the AP rate. I am not telling anyone not even DW. :dogsnicker:  So I think I will earn some major brownie points with the family.  :yaysmilesa-smiley:  :yaysmilesa-smiley:

This genius is down in a ditch looking up at stupid.

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I'm sorry y'all. There ain't much better than boiled peanuts! It is an exciting time when they pull those fresh green peanuts out of the ground and we have our first peanut boil! Come on, right near me in Dothan, they have the National Peanut Festival with a queen and everything! 

I LOVE boiled peanuts. I am planning to buy some to take with us on our next trip. I now buy the ones in the bags at Wal Mart.
They are great. I take some out and put them a bowl and then re seal the bag (or use a clip) and put in the fridge till the next time I want them. I also buy them in the cans (both size cans) all the time. The bag even tells you how to heat them if you like them warm. I like them cold. Ken can not understand why I like them. I don't know....I just do. But then I like pickled pig feet too. Honest !!
He loves clam dip and clam chowder & I don't so we are even. LOL

Guess I am the minority token person here.  I liked the movie.  If it is showing on those free movie channels, I will watch it again.  Would pick Tangled first if they were both on, but I liked Avatar.  But then I also liked Terra Nova.  I've got a thing for older gray haired men with lots of muscles.  If they do an Avatar Days I will get a Fast Pass for Stephen Lang's picture and autograph.

Here in NC that doesn't qualify as banana pudding!  It must be layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and vanilla pudding ... at least 3 of each and preferably topped off with whipped cream.  And it's better if you make it a day or two before you plan to eat it.

The correct term is Nanner Puddin!1

I think you left out a word.  I added it above in red.

" Right this way Ladies..." :smug:

I was one of the first LIKES a few months ago!!! Curt we really had a great time in November and your service is top notch! Looking forward to February! I have shared on FB several times but now I feel like I am letting the secret of the Fort out of the bag. If we turn too many people into Fort Lovers it will be that much harder to get reservations.