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We used the solar covers on the bunks of our hybrid last August at the Fort and absolutely loved them.  It was the first time our AC didn't have to run constantly to keep the camper cool during the day.

I'm reading.  My 17 yo will really not like JediElsa

We don't drive very often, but I really don't like the parking lot at HS.  The walk to the gate is not pleasant.

We love Strasburg and Choo Choo Barn, too.

This looks amazing!!

We saw this happen on one of our trips, also.  The same set of barges were missing.  At the time we were told "routine maintenance," but who knows what it really was.

We purchased new annual passes to take advantage of the extra month and were told that the expiration date of the of the passes will be established at first use. Additionally, we were told we could use the vouchers to link the annual passes to our My Disney Experience account to make fast pass reservations.  Haven't tried it yet because we are not in our window, but have been able to do it in the past.

It was 78 degrees in Baltimore today, so snow in Florida would not surprise me....

Hello:  Does this mean that the annual pass that includes the water parks will be 953.64?  That seems like a pretty big jump...

Perhaps the new trash cans are just a cool new conversation starter....

I stopped sending my kids to the trash cans because I did not want to spend my vacation in the emergency room with burns from the heat of the metal or fingers smashed by heavy doors.  So, lucky me, I now get to take out the trash on vacation too.

Not sure what the tolls are, but EZ Pass does not work in Florida.  My parents one time got a ticket because they went through a toll with ezpass - sunpass is evidently a totally different thing.

I would love to see it available in the summer...waiting in line can get uncomfortable....

Will this be available year round or just for the holidays?

Hope everyone stays safe!

If it wasn't pouring down rain again, I would be in the car right now...

The prices of the full hook up sites are one of the things that stop us from upgrading to a larger camper.  It is nice to pull our little hybrid onto a tent site.  Sure, I almost exclusively use the comfort station, but those few extra steps let me visit more often and for a longer time.  My guys were 2 and 4 on our first trip - now they are 15 and 17.  Time sure does fly when you are having fun!

The 70's gas "crisis" was one of my first experiences living on my own.  It was an adventure waiting in line to see if you could buy gas.  A few times, my car remained parked "in line" for two days because I didn't have any gas to move it.  What a nightmare!  On the flip side, I stayed in shape because I walked ALOT!! 

I hope everything gets back to normal quickly for everyone affected.

16 hours ago, disneylitch......Debbie said:

Hi, it's a small work.  Who would have thought 2 people from Harford County meeting on Fort Fiends.  Thanks for the suggestion and I will let my daughter know.  I agree with you about the early start time at John Archer, but I can make it work because I don't have children at home anymore.  I think it is a great school to substitute.  Everyone is so friendly and you truly feel like they want you there.  Hope your son is doing well at Kennedy Krieger.

We visited John Archer when my son was finishing Child Find and I thought the teachers there were fantastic, but the autism program at Hickory was a better fit for him.  Unfortunately, they were unable to service his needs in county, so we were lucky to get a spot at LEAP.  We have been pretty happy with the programs there.  I enjoy subbing and am now pursuing a degree in education (very slowly).  It seems like most of the elementary schools in the county are filled with kind, helpful people.  Glad to meet you - it really is a small world afterall....

On 9/20/2016 at 11:06 AM, disneylitch......Debbie said:

My grandson was just diagnosed with mild aspergers and severe sensory disorder.  Fortunately, my daughter always knew that there was something going on with him.  We knew that as well.  I do substituting teaching at John Archer School, a school in Harford County MD for special needs children.  I also have a special needs grandson, so we knew a lot already.  She was able to get him tested and diagnosed very quickly once they moved to Parris Island, SC.  While in California, they said he was too young.  He will be 4 on Halloween.  He attends pre-pre K and is doing well in school. 

We go to Disney with them and that is a challenge sometimes.  He gets very anxious on some rides and manages to poop his pants a lot and he is completely potty trained at home.  We just figure that there is so much going on at Disney that he just forgets to go.

It is great that autism and in general, special needs, is not being hidden anymore.  Everyone needs a support system when they have a special needs child.

 

Hi!  I am also a substitute in Harford County, but I don't go to John Archer very often because of the early arrival time.  My son is on the severe end of the spectrum and attends the LEAP program at Kennedy Krieger.  We had some similar potty issues so we started making bathroom visits part of his "schedule."  After a couple of trips, he figured it out  and now we don't have to schedule anymore.

We have attended the Halloween Party in some pretty awful weather with much of the "special" entertainment being abbreviated or cancelled and have never thought to ask for a refund.  From my point of view, the ticket says non-refundable, so we made the best of what we could do, including eating way too much candy.  I do have friends that were given a cash refund for the party when their child was knocked down by some exuberant attendees while waiting for a wristband.  His arm was broken and, clearly, the family had received no value for the ticket.  For me that is a valid reason for requesting a refund.  

What fun!  Wish I could be at the party this year.  It is one of my favorites....

We have a child with similar issues and find that adding their needs to the request for a site can be helpful.  We tend to ask for sites that have more "foliage" (video helps see this nicely) between them to at least give a sense of privacy, but we also stay in the partial hook up loops.  Have a wonderful time!!!

9 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said:

The small plates run $7-12, entrees $25-30ish.  We made a meal for 2 out of 3 small plates and it was plenty for us.

 

I like the idea of the small plates for variety.  Thanks for the info.

7 hours ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said:

Sanaa is a favorite for sure!  Also in no particular order (except by location)...

Epcot
Spice Road Table
Tokyo Dining
Monsieur Paul

Disney Springs
Bongos
Morimoto

Animal Kingdom Lodge
Boma
Jiko
 

 

I would love to try Spice Road.  How are the prices?

For those of us that own annual passes and don't actually live close to WDW, this is horrible.  We are not in a situation that allows us to come back in a couple months to see something new.  This would be a policy that makes my annual pass more difficult to justify.