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Squack McQuack posted:What did you like/dislike about it? I wrote a blog post about it. I liked the layout of the resort. It's not too spread out. I like that there are several bus stops throughout the resort so it's not that far a hike to catch the bus and that the resort has its own fleet so you don't have pick ups at other resorts. That makes for less chance for full buses. The resort itself is quite pretty and their pool is very nice. My kids were quite fond of the jaguar water slide. My husband was less impressed with the room itself for the price, but I thought it was fine. When we stayed there, it was his first WDW trip and I think he had a bit of sticker shock. I guess the only thing I didn't like about it was that it wasn't the Poly? 
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Braksgirl posted:I wrote a blog post about it. I liked the layout of the resort. It's not too spread out. I like that there are several bus stops throughout the resort so it's not that far a hike to catch the bus and that the resort has its own fleet so you don't have pick ups at other resorts. That makes for less chance for full buses. The resort itself is quite pretty and their pool is very nice. My kids were quite fond of the jaguar water slide. Nice review. It would just be my girlfriend and me going, so the "less families" thing is a plus.
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Jul 9, 2014 16:39
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Tunga posted:What's the difference between Memory Maker and PhotoPass Archive? If you prepurchase, the Disney PhotoPass Archive disc costs 119. Memory maker, without the prepurchase, costs 200. Basically, the DPAD comes as a download or a physical DVD with every photo taken by PhotoPass photographers in the parks with the characters and iconic locations. Memory Maker comes as a digital download only and comes with all of the same photos, but you get ride and dining photos as well. If you have a MagicBand and memory maker, you don't even have to add the ride photos yourself it's done automatically through long range read. If you want a DVD, you pay 29.95 for the Memory maker archive disc. In both cases, you get all the rights to print and make copies of your photos.
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Jul 9, 2014 17:36
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What's the price difference between the monorail resorts and the Yacht/Beach Club and Boardwalk? Because those are second only to the monorail hotels as far as convenience is concerned. You can walk right into Epcot. I didn't include the Swan & Dolphin because those aren't Disney owned, and so I don't think they qualify for the free dining plan promotion. Is that right?
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Jul 9, 2014 17:54
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Lincoln posted:What's the price difference between the monorail resorts and the Yacht/Beach Club and Boardwalk? Because those are second only to the monorail hotels as far as convenience is concerned. You can walk right into Epcot. I didn't include the Swan & Dolphin because those aren't Disney owned, and so I don't think they qualify for the free dining plan promotion. Is that right? Don't forget you can take the boat from any of those resorts you mentioned to Hollywood Studios too.
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Jul 9, 2014 19:09
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demonR6 posted:Don't forget you can take the boat from any of those resorts you mentioned to Hollywood Studios too. Now that my daughter is older we prefer Yacht/Beach/Boardwalk but they are not always available with my discount. I do glom on them when I travel on business though. When she was younger we stayed at the Fort Wilderness cabins: separate rooms for sleeping, efficiency kitchen for cooking / packing meals, boat to Magic Kingdom, cool playgrounds, campfires with Chip & Dale, and throw in the golf cart rental for kicks.
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Jul 9, 2014 20:01
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Lincoln posted:What's the price difference between the monorail resorts and the Yacht/Beach Club and Boardwalk? Because those are second only to the monorail hotels as far as convenience is concerned. You can walk right into Epcot. I didn't include the Swan & Dolphin because those aren't Disney owned, and so I don't think they qualify for the free dining plan promotion. Is that right? No, Swan and Dolphin do not get free dining. In fact, you can't get the dining plan at all if you stay there or Shades of Green. The Epcot area Deluxes are comparable to the monorail hotels in price. Sometimes a little cheaper, sometimes more expensive depending on how you work it and what type of room/view you opt for.
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Jul 9, 2014 20:08
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Cais posted:If you prepurchase, the Disney PhotoPass Archive disc costs 119. Memory maker, without the prepurchase, costs 200.
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Jul 9, 2014 21:25
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Tunga posted:Thanks, that's pretty much what I figured out but good to get confirmation. For Memory Maker, will it automatically add ride photos for everyone in my party? That's mostly what I want it for but there's six of us so we might split up at times. The person with memory maker will see the ride photos attached to their band, the bands of any of their managed guests, and the bands of anyone friend and family linked that has shared photos with you. It only gets tricky when people you're linked with have their managed guests, you have to friend through that friend. It sounds complicated but as long as things aren't set up complicated it's pretty straightforward. I had a family with 32 magic bands and 26 my Disney experience accounts. That one took a little while longer to track down all of the photos heh.
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Jul 9, 2014 21:33
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Cais posted:The person with memory maker will see the ride photos attached to their band, the bands of any of their managed guests, and the bands of anyone friend and family linked that has shared photos with you. It only gets tricky when people you're linked with have their managed guests, you have to friend through that friend. It sounds complicated but as long as things aren't set up complicated it's pretty straightforward.
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Jul 9, 2014 22:11
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Does anybody have opinions on the Caribbean? My girlfriend is leaning towards staying there.
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Jul 9, 2014 22:14
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Squack McQuack posted:Does anybody have opinions on the Caribbean? My girlfriend is leaning towards staying there. All I ever hear is "It's a HUGE resort and you'll regret it by the time you're done at a park for the day".
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Jul 10, 2014 01:04
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:All I ever hear is "It's a HUGE resort and you'll regret it by the time you're done at a park for the day". This. I think the Coronado is the same price and has more convenient bus stops and the food court is better as well.
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Jul 10, 2014 01:51
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GF and I stayed at Caribbean last year. My first time as an adult and her first time in a resort hotel. We are fairly in shape and we didn't think it was bad, but certainly wasn't anything special (Beyond 'Cheaper than others'). We were in Jamaica, so really close the first bus stop (Which was nice on busy days), but super far from the Guest Services and Dining Center. We only went to-and-from guest Services once (Check in and check out), so that wasn't too much of an issue. Again the dining center was a bit far but it wasn't *terrible*. We never really stayed at the resort, but the theming wasn't nearly strong enough to keep us anyways. We also went Thanksgiving week, so it never got brutally hot. End of the day, it wasn't bad for us, but I'm sure there are 100x variables we got lucky on/didn't care about that could be a dealbreaker for other people. I wouldn't dread staying there, but just recognize it is a large place so if you have issues walking for a long time, are going when its hot, or have the potential of waiting waiting waiting for buses because you are at the end of the line it may be a pass. We are staying at Port Orleans - Riverside this year, so I'll have something to compare it to, but not until October 
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Jul 10, 2014 02:13
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My main beef is that Caribbean Beach is the only Moderate that still has double beds instead of queens. That's a deal breaker for me. I've heard that they may update the beds, but that's just a rumor. Until that day, I'll stay somewhere else. I love my husband but I have no need to sleep in that small a bed with him.
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Jul 10, 2014 02:18
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I stayed at the Carribean and literally have nothing to say about it other than "it's a place to sleep and Shutter's is alright to eat at" There are better places in my opinion. Port Orleans is my favorite when it comes to moderate.
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Jul 10, 2014 03:11
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My aunt stayed at Caribbean once and we went and visited (we were off site) and it seemed nice, but the multiple bus stop thing would piss me off.
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Jul 10, 2014 07:12
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Good to know. We're either staying at the Caribbean or the Corando.
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Jul 10, 2014 13:34
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My wife was given a gift card from her work so we just booked a couple of nights in September at Port Orleans French Quarter. Never stayed there, so are there any cool things we should know about it?
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Jul 10, 2014 15:54
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Doronin posted:My wife was given a gift card from her work so we just booked a couple of nights in September at Port Orleans French Quarter. Never stayed there, so are there any cool things we should know about it? They have a giant creepy jester in/near the food court!
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TheBigBudgetSequel posted:They have a giant creepy jester in/near the food court! And a big, badass dragon water slide by the pool. Seriously, POFQ is my favorite moderate resort. DTD is a nice boat ride away, the rooms are pretty spacious, the food court is excellent, and it's relatively small and easy to navigate.
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Jul 10, 2014 21:08
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Arm_Fruit posted:So, any goons going to be at WDW anytime between August 22nd to the 27th? My family is great and all, but they're slow and old. I want to really enjoy the park with some energized youngsters like me! Hey I'll be there too at that time! We should hang out. Our family is not slow and old you big jerk!
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TheBigBudgetSequel posted:They have a giant creepy jester in/near the food court! Rahonavis posted:And a big, badass dragon water slide by the pool. Awesome. I can't wait to go. I forgot all about it being one of the resorts connected to Downtown Disney via boat. And I love random, creepy/weird things. The last couple of times I've stayed on property, we've stayed at Saratoga (our DVC home resort), but the bus situation there is the worst part about it because you have to make five other stops besides your own. How are the buses for POFQ?
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Jul 10, 2014 22:53
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 If this isn't the fanciest and best food court you've ever seen then you best step back.
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Doronin posted:Awesome. I can't wait to go. I forgot all about it being one of the resorts connected to Downtown Disney via boat. And I love random, creepy/weird things. I discourage my clients from Saratoga Springs for the bus reason alone. I've not stayed at POFQ myself, but it's a travel agent favorite and we tend to be very picky about the buses. I would say that means the bus situation is acceptable.
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Squack McQuack posted:Does anybody have opinions on the Caribbean? My girlfriend is leaning towards staying there. Braksgirl posted:I discourage my clients from Saratoga Springs for the bus reason alone. I've not stayed at POFQ myself, but it's a travel agent favorite and we tend to be very picky about the buses. I would say that means the bus situation is acceptable. I'm booked at Saratoga Springs in November but I rent a car because we are impatient and love tooling around to different places. AnonymousNarcotics posted:Hey I'll be there too at that time! We should hang out. Looks like I'll miss you guys for my biz trip, booking the week of August 18th. No word where I'm staying yet.
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Jul 11, 2014 04:33
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Guess who just booked a stay at the Coronado. 
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In about two weeks I shall be attending the parks for a couple of days. I'm not a first timer, but my 12 year niece will be. The family is going to Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and popping out to Hollywood Studios for a few choice rides. Any tips for the first timer?
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We'll be at Sarasota Springs August 13 thru 23. Anyone know what area I should try to request so I'm sort of close to the pool, but also not on the fifth bus stop at the end of the night? When we stayed there last fall, we were right next to the closed walkway to Downtown Disney.
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fingerpaint posted:In about two weeks I shall be attending the parks for a couple of days. I'm not a first timer, but my 12 year niece will be. The family is going to Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and popping out to Hollywood Studios for a few choice rides. Any tips for the first timer? Research and book the key rides using Fast Pass plus in advance. If you hit the parks right as they open you can go to the most important ride(s) right away and the wait may be bearable enough to skip using the FP for another ride later. I use this tactic if the wait time is 20 minutes or less. Peter Pan for example is rarely under an hour wait but if I get to the park early enough and it's half hour or less I will reschedule the FP while in line using the Disney web app and grab a slot in a different ride. Always have a second or third go-to ride in mind. It's hot and disgusting here.. if you can find rain ponchos in your area buy them because when you get here they are not cheap near the tourist traps and buying the Mickey Mouse ponchos will cost you a vital organ for a family of four.
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A couple months ago I stayed at POFQ and found it quite nice, pretty rooms, compact resort (we were in the farthest possible building, on the very back so close to the farthest possible room from the buses and the walk really wasn't very long). We were on the DxDP so didn't get much more than a few snacks at the food court, but the beignets were pretty alright! Speaking of, I used DIS a lot for restaurant and fastpass planning and such so I gave a bit back, if you want a lovely goon review of DxDP here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3292981
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Remember kids keep your loving hands in the ride at all times.. Man loses tips of two fingers on Pirates of the Caribbean..
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Mykkel posted:We'll be at Sarasota Springs August 13 thru 23. Anyone know what area I should try to request so I'm sort of close to the pool, but also not on the fifth bus stop at the end of the night? The Paddock is probably the closest you'll get to that. That area has its own pool with a quick fill soda station, but it's not nearly as big as the pool near the main area. Although if you really want to stay near the bigger pool, and being the 4th bus stop at the end of the night is okay, then request a room in The Springs. Yoda posted:A couple months ago I stayed at POFQ and found it quite nice, pretty rooms, compact resort (we were in the farthest possible building, on the very back so close to the farthest possible room from the buses and the walk really wasn't very long). We were on the DxDP so didn't get much more than a few snacks at the food court, but the beignets were pretty alright! Speaking of, I used DIS a lot for restaurant and fastpass planning and such so I gave a bit back, if you want a lovely goon review of DxDP here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3292981 Nice. Liked your food reviews, too.
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demonR6 posted:Remember kids keep your loving hands in the ride at all times.. "...it's not clear how the man's fingers were injured."
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demonR6 posted:Remember kids keep your loving hands in the ride at all times.. There's a huge complaint thread on disboards (surprise surprise, but bear with me) about how POC's been bashing people around (and soaking them to the bone). Maybe the guy's hand just fell over the side at the wrong second after getting rattled around a bit. E: VVVV if that's what he did, that's pretty drat dumb. Fluffy Bunnies fucked around with this message at 07:02 on Jul 12, 2014 |
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Rumor has it he apparently put his hand in the water while going down the "waterfall" drop. If you are looking to mangle a digit or two, that'll do the trick.
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TheBigBudgetSequel posted:Rumor has it he apparently put his hand in the water while going down the "waterfall" drop. If you are looking to mangle a digit or two, that'll do the trick. I can neither confirm or deny this but I did speak with my brother in law today about this and I can say stumpy indeed do something stupid.
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I take it the "waterfall" is not actually made of water?
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Tunga posted:I take it the "waterfall" is not actually made of water? It's really nothing more than a slight drop. It's completely dark and picture this boob sticking his hand into the water being cute. Like Small World the waterline in dangerously close and there is always someone who inevitably sticks their hand over the side when they should know better.
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To be fair, the water drop at Pirates is pretty jarring for such a tame ride. Anyone who puts their fingers over the side would definitely get wrecked once they hit the bottom. That doesn't excuse ol' stumpy, though. He would have to put his hand far over the side of the boat, which isn't easy to do unconsciously.
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