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7 hours ago, momof3kids-Yvonne said:

Your wife's first ever Dole Whip? Well now that she has had one, she needs to try one with rum in it. You should send her to WWW (otherwise known as Wild Womenz Weekend ) so she can do that.

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For us the orange dole whip was a must do.  Not so crazy about the pineapple either and miss the orange dreadfully. 

8 hours ago, Travisma said:

They don't have a no bag by-pass line there?  That stinks.

Also, they need to figure out a way for monorail riders going to EPCOT to bypass security since they've already been checked at the TTC or hotel and are inside the security bubble.

It didn't seem so.  We had to wait in line with everyone else this summer.

The picture in the splash zone at the pool is adorable.  We rode on many monorails this summer with poorly functioning AC.  Small World is my standard for "I have arrived in Disney," so I fully understand your little guys anticipation. Thanks for sharing.

I like this idea, but I also wish they would figure out a way for guests coming off the boat from the Fort empty handed to not have to wait in the search line.  This slowed us down significantly over the summer.

Love the start.  Following along.

We have done both online check-in and have checked in with our site not yet ready.  In both instances, we did not receive a text when our site was ready.  The first time we waited until after check in time to check back with the front desk only to learn that the site had been ready for hours.  Now we don't count on the text - just call periodically.  With online check-in at the resort hotels, I have received a text when my room was ready both times we used it.

We have done the Wild Africa Trek three times (my DS actually put his hand down on a wasp crossing the rope bridge once) and absolutely loved it.  We also really enjoy Behind the Seeds and Keys to the Kingdom.  DiveQuest is also wonderful - my son was eleven years old when he did it the first time.  

10 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

Amen to that.

And if they're going to use crushed coquina for the tent pads, it needs to be periodically refreshed, so it's not a completely hard, packed down surface.  There are many sites that have exposed tree roots in the tent pads because the coquina has eroded.  Tent campers shouldn't have to set up their tents on tree roots.

TCD

They did actually replace the boards around sites and refresh the coquina in some of the 2000 loop while we were there this summer.

So sorry for your friend's loss.  It is fortunate that you will be close to offer support.

I wish Epcot would remain the park without a roller coaster, especially if it is like the Harry Potter rides at Universal.  I would wait in line again in a heartbeat, but I spent my ride time remembering to breathe through my nausea.  Don't think the wait should be better than the attraction.

Wish I could help.  We have had some wonderful experiences with Disney Chefs over the years for my casein/gluten free kiddo.  Hope you get the info you need.

31 minutes ago, djsamuel said:

800!loop is closed but 700 is open. Looked like 1100 is open but that is as far as we went.

Thank you for filling the information void.

I will also miss reading TCD trip reports.  They have very often put a smile in my heart.  Thank you for sharing.

1 hour ago, BigTom said:

We got electricity, sure is nice not listening to a generator.

Wonderful!

19 hours ago, fotofx....Steve said:

Disney just called. Was scheduled to check in tomorrow. She said they are still working towards a Monday reopening but gave me a great deal on Wilderness Lodge.

I don't want to say publicly what they did but I am VERY happy.

Wonderful news!  Enjoy.

On 9/13/2017 at 11:59 PM, h2odivers...Ray said:

so proud of my nephew, sgt trenton richards.  He and about 2000 Oklahoma guardsman are down on Texas helping with hurricane relief.  They are in Sinton Texas just outside of Corpus Christi.  He made the evening news.  He sent us the raw footage and I posted it on my Facebook page.  Actually I shared his mom's post as I don't know how to post videos on any social media  

 

More evidence of the honorable service given by the Guard that is often overlooked.  

14 hours ago, BigTom said:

We made it through safely, Lost at least one barn, last oak tree in yard, it withstood Donna in 1960 and was a big tree. Some water intrusion damage, a few shingles of roof, but we are all well and safe,  have a generator going so have power and water. Wind was over 100 mph about midnight last night. Haven't been out to check grove, but know I lost most of my crop and probably some trees. Need to do a lot of clean up now.

Glad to know you are safe, but sorry that your crop was damaged.

6 hours ago, BigTom said:

Quick update, some wind, not bad, raining off and on. Storm is still well south of us. Tornado warning for north of Fort Meade, I live just south of Fort Meade, call Fort Meade home town.  No damage, we are prepared and just waiting. Tom

Thanks for posting.  Praying that you and your family stay safe....

On 9/4/2017 at 7:17 PM, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said:

After some official NCAA visits, Gabe signed a Letter of Intent this weekend.  He and his parents are much happier than I am with his choice.  Until his letter is filed with the NCAA and all his recruiting coaches have been notified, I'm sworn to secrecy.  But I can tell you that it's a small Division 1 Christian university (4,500 students) that's close enough to me and David that we can make day trips to see afternoon games.  Full ride with an extra food allowance and hefty stipend.  A sweet deal, and the university seems thrilled to have him aboard.  

Congratulations!

Pretty cool.

Stay safe!  Florida is in my prayers.  

Loving this thread.  Keep the recommendations coming...

19 hours ago, shoreline99 said:

a two day/one night trip to hit food & wine and Pandora without the kids?

 

(Asking for a friend)

Jealous - I can't remember the last time I got to have fun "without the kids."  Enjoy!

I still love to read, but life frequently gets in the way.  My family thinks putting reading on my vacation "must do" list is insane, but for me it is perfect for a quiet day on the campsite. I read a lot of historical fiction as a child, but have strayed away from it as an adult, but I am putting these on book list.  The non-fiction book is going on the list too - I find the that time period fascinating.  Thanks for the recommendations.

We watched a shuttle launch from the pool at the Contemporary many years ago.  It was more exciting than I would have expected.  We also watched a rocket launch from the rooftop garage of a Cocoa Beach hotel.  That was fantastic!  My DS and DH were fortunate to see one of the last Shuttles launch at the Space Center - my son still talks about it.  

I guess I pretty much just labeled us as space geeks.

Thanks for the link!!