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Braksgirl posted:Disney never lets you stack discounts but if your stay begins during a promo they let you have it for the entire stay even if the cut off falls during your stay. So you could get the deal that applies to the time frame before and use it for the whole stay or you can break it up to use both. It really depends on the parameters of the discount. Some have a minimum stay requirement. See that's what I thought too. But at Pop when I look at the price breakdown, if I start a trip say on July 10th (or earlier), all the nights July 11th or later are full price. I booked it right when the April-July discount came out back in January (?) and so figured the post July 11th days would go down once the rest of July was discounted, but that's not been the case today. Ugh. Trying to decide if it's worth the hassle to possibly switch rooms after the first night since already have super cheap flights booked so don't want to change dates. We're doing two rooms, so the savings would be worth it, but it's annoying to jump through the hoops.
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You could ask them at check in if you can stay in the same rooms. They won't guarantee it, but with the resorts still at limited capacity, there's a good chance you might not have to move.
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Some May the 4th starcruiser info dump including a video of the new lightsaber concept.
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So we just got back this week after our trip - thanks everyone for the advice with kids. Strollers, snacks, timing, etc. all worked out great. A few observations/thoughts: We got in on Sunday and left Friday. We were very happy with this timing as I think we missed a ton of people who stayed over the weekend for some cheerleading/dance competitions. We decided not to rent a car, despite the debate before, and were very happy for it. It was a huge mistake day one on Sunday - as we couldn't get an uber carseat (we brought a foldable/full body booster with us, but wanted to rent the second). Every other day it would have been a waste. The Swan buses were actually decent, and for Magic Kingdom day we just walked over to Yacht Club and took theirs. We stayed at the Marriott Swan on points. We love this area of the parks, since we can walk to Epcot/Hollywood Studios, and it's centrally located versus the other areas. We lucked out and actually got an upgrade - I'm sure due to extra capacity with no conventions - and got a king suite with pullout + balacony + view. I think the Swan is actually a good hotel, if you don't care about Disney theming. My biggest complaint was about masks here. This was the only place on property that people were not anal about masks - even had people on elevators not wearing and telling my family and I to hop on with them. Just not comfortable. That said, the employees are great and the accommodations work, especially on points. We did Magic Kingdom Monday, Animal Kingdom + Epcot Tuesday, and Hollywood Studios, MK, and Epcot Thursday. We took a rest/pool day on Wednesday, and resort hopped for breakfast and dinner. I'm actually very happy we didn't have fast passes to deal with, at least with kids. I've been recently with just my wife and we could abuse the system, but it's not realistic with kids. The wait times were all incredibly bearable, and comically inflated in the mornings. Things that would say 45 minutes would be 15 or less. Towards the afternoon - they got more "real." The worst waits we had were Splash Mountain and Test Track, both an hour, and the later because of a breakdown. Everything else was either walk ons, or 20 minute waits. With rider swap, since there was no fast pass, it was even faster for the second party to go through. All I'll add is - Rise is awesome and getting boarding group 4 was pretty amazing. I honestly can't tell if I liked it more than Mickey and Minnie's railway though. Both are amazing, technological rides/experiences. I felt safe overall between how anal Disney was about masks + being vaccinated. People were pretty good about social distancing, even in queues, but there were always a party or two sometimes that would ride up and not pay attention to floor markers. I'm glad my kids had never been before, so they had no expectations for characters meets, fireworks, etc. We did fit in a Garden Grill the last day though, which was a huge hit. The food wasn't some mind blowing/new experience, but it was probably the freshest and best made on property we had. I'd definitely do that again over the other character meals.
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couldcareless posted:Some May the 4th starcruiser info dump including a video of the new lightsaber concept. I want that lightsaber so bad
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BlueBayou posted:I want that lightsaber so bad I wanna know how that jedi training laser shooty thing is gonna work for failures like me who aren't going to deflect any of'em.
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:I wanna know how that jedi training laser shooty thing is gonna work for failures like me who aren't going to deflect any of'em. A cast member zaps you with a cattle prod every time you miss.
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May 4, 2021 17:45
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That lightsaber is super neato even though I know how it works. Just cool looking. Silly Burrito posted:Which is better to listen to while on hold for hours: When I call Disney HR for medical stuff, it's always the score to the finale of Spaceship Earth. Super relaxing.
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TheBigBudgetSequel posted:That lightsaber is super neato even though I know how it works. Just cool looking. How does it work? More importantly, when can I buy a green one??????
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remember how the new trilogy ended on the golden lightsaber like that was a big deal but then disney never made one for merch and no one cared lol
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May 4, 2021 19:16
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I did get a yellow crystal for mine, so they have those.
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May 4, 2021 19:22
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Beauty and the Bees is probably the most hated of the DRC tracks, but during Christmas they switch to a Christmas themed playlist and Christmas in the Ocean wins the “what the hell?” prize. https://youtu.be/cp4OHWFNuCk I have a few coworkers I’ll random text “Suitcase and a dream” at and they still get mad.
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May 4, 2021 19:33
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Jose Oquendo posted:A cast member zaps you with a cattle prod every time you miss. packing list: ball gag sith red for everybody I have a friend wanting to stay yacht club. suggestions on room numbers?
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May 4, 2021 19:37
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Nanigans posted:How does it work? Ever extended a metal measuring tape all the way and then unlocked it and let it collapse? Imagine it in reverse with a string of LEDs. I don't think these will be for sale, but for use in whatever Saber activity they have planned for the Starcruiser.
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May 4, 2021 19:52
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Bottom Liner posted:remember how the new trilogy ended on the golden lightsaber like that was a big deal but then disney never made one for merch and no one cared lol Honestly her hilt being built from staff makes a lot of sense, and the little prongs opening at the top when she activates it is fun as hell. It's just ROS being such a resounding wet fart of a film made them stop caring about it, shifting their merch focus to Mandalorian.
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Nanigans posted:How does it work? https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/13/22380919/disney-real-lightsaber-patent-star-wars-ben-ridout That explains it pretty well
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Cais posted:Beauty and the Bees is probably the most hated of the DRC tracks, but during Christmas they switch to a Christmas themed playlist and Christmas in the Ocean wins the “what the hell?” prize. My most hated is Golden Dream especially the part where one of the ladies goes WOOOOO. God I hate it.
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Braksgirl posted:My most hated is Golden Dream especially the part where one of the ladies goes WOOOOO. God I hate it. it's not woo it's WooOooOOOOoooooOOoooooo It's loving awful.  I sing along with Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.skipdogg posted:https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/13/22380919/disney-real-lightsaber-patent-star-wars-ben-ridout this is just so cool and simple.
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They re-recorded Golden Dream a few years ago and the "wooOOooOooo" is not quite as obnoxious.
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May 4, 2021 23:11
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https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-world-to-phase-out-temperature-screenings/ There's no way masking will be a requirement come the 50th if covid continues to slow down and vaccines continue to go up. Hopefully, that doesn't lead to variants and people are careful.
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May 5, 2021 22:52
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I have a feeling almost all the restrictions will be gone by late July/early August at this point.
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skipdogg posted:I have a feeling almost all the restrictions will be gone by late July/early August at this point. it's real, real likely around here that people are going to be weirded out by mask-wearers sooner than that. You're looking at at least 30-40% of people that have been maskless for months and it's only been increasing. I guess my question is when masks are banned except for ill folks or if they will be.
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In some scenarios they could be banned as a 'security' thing since they'd hide your identity. That said, I don't think Disney would ban them like that. I suspected this was coming. Shopdisney has had masks half off for a week now. They're trying to clear stock because they know it's coming. I've thought about what I'll do when I'm there later this year if masks aren't required. I'll probably still use an N95 on the plane. Walking around the park? Probably not. Maybe while in a queue if it's a packed line.
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Dren posted:why would mask wearing be banned To the very best of my knowledge, pre-covid medical masks were not allowed unless medically necessary due to what Jose said. At this point I have no idea what I'm doing. In all reality, it isn't all that different from my life here in GA. I am frequently the only masked person, employees included, in places like Tractor Supply and other feed stores and... yeah if I keep going through that list, ugh. A lot of places. I don't really want to go to Disney masked with my breathing issues, but I'd really rather not die, either. I'm vaccinated, but it's not 100%. I dunno.  We posted 42,000 new cases yesterday and almost 900 deaths. We really can't wait to do this poo poo until it goes down to like, 40-50 deaths a day or somethin'?
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:To the very best of my knowledge, pre-covid medical masks were not allowed unless medically necessary due to what Jose said. It's baffling here even in Cobb county that is pretty blue. That said, I have fallen off star wars pretty hard since before the new trilogy but oh my God I want to do the galactic tour and bore the crap out of my wife and kids!
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Here on my area of Texas people are still pretty much wearing their masks. You have a few here and there but better than I expected. Now getting people vaccinated, that’s tougher. We’re at the point where you can just show up and get a shot now.
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:To the very best of my knowledge, pre-covid medical masks were not allowed unless medically necessary due to what Jose said. We could possibly be that by October. Despite a lot of the gloom and doom about the variants a month or so ago, they didn't really turn into anything that had an enormous effect. Yes, there's always a chance some variant breaks free and we start from square one, but I think it's just as possible, probably more so, that we continue on the downward trajectory even with vaccine hesitancy.
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Universal is dropping social distancing to 3' too https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/05/05/universal-orlando-to-stop-temperature-screenings-reduce-social-distancing-requirements/
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alg posted:Universal is dropping social distancing to 3' too Universal starts that TOMORROW. They were messing with the queue markers Sunday when I was there for the VelociCoaster preview. Disney is doing a wait and see on the 3 feet thing, but strong rumor is they'll do this also on the 16th, but are watching Universal Closely on it. May 15th was when Citywalk reopened last year, (June 6th for the parks) so it's nearing a year mark, interestingly.
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Diabetic posted:but oh my God I want to do the galactic tour and bore the crap out of my wife and kids! I'm probably gonna twist my husband's arm into doing this, too. l i g h t s a b e r t r a i n i n g
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I know it’s not a theme park, but Vegas has gone to 80% capacity and reduced distancing to 3 feet. In two casinos where 80+% of workers are vaccinated, they’ve been allowed to go to 100%. But, masks are still kept enforced by the state, and the motto seems to be “because we’re masked and vaccinated, bigger crowds are possible.” I do know Nevada and Florida have been working together lately to campaign to Congressional committees about the importance of getting travel up and going, and distancing requirements seem to be the most salient thorn in the side. Both theme park and casino tourism draws are doing anything they can to boost vaccinations: bonuses, freebies, or just outright demanding employees get regularly tested if not vaccinated. The health of visitors themselves is not given a lot of time in these matters, of course, but if it did these two states would wither and die economically because that’s kind of what a truly appropriate response to the pandemic would do. Realistically we’re looking at losing a lot of Americans, particularly conservative voters, over the next few years unless other employers begin taking shots as seriously as tourism does.
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Jose Oquendo posted:I suspected this was coming. Shopdisney has had masks half off for a week now. They're trying to clear stock because they know it's coming. Thanks for posting this, I am jumping on that sale! Count me in as another one who is frustrated by how much of a rush everyone is in to abandon the protection that we owe to each other.
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:it's real, real likely around here that people are going to be weirded out by mask-wearers sooner than that. You're looking at at least 30-40% of people that have been maskless for months and it's only been increasing. I guess my question is when masks are banned except for ill folks or if they will be. This is what's making me nervous about our July trip. We're vaxxed but the kids won't be, and I'm really not sure how many people will even bother with masks anywhere by that point. I'm not worried about outside but when packed in indoor queues... We'll just keep an eye on if cases stay low but I don't really know what threshold to really draw the line at. I know kids (usually...) don't get that sick even if they do catch it, but as a parent it's still not a great feeling of sending them off to get infected and then hope for the best. Kind of want to get them fake id's to pretend they're 12 to get a shot.
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Water Resistant posted:This is what's making me nervous about our July trip. We're vaxxed but the kids won't be, and I'm really not sure how many people will even bother with masks anywhere by that point. I'm not worried about outside but when packed in indoor queues... Of all the funerals I've done in recent memory, only one was a kid who came back from Disney. My 400th one just booked so I'm done for a while on May 10th.
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one thing i've learned about Disney in my several trips is that I, and it seems like most everyone else there is the same, don't give a gently caress about what other people think of me. If we can wear masks, and we need to, we will. same with planes.
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Same. I learned quickly that you have to go through Disney like it's NYC. Just push through people, walk into people etc. Assert alpha.
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Empress Brosephine posted:Same. I learned quickly that you have to go through Disney like it's NYC. Just push through people, walk into people etc. Assert alpha. That tracks. You especially have to do the loud "EXCUSE ME" to the people that inevitably suddenly come to a complete stop right in front you in the middle of the loving walkway.
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Braksgirl posted:That tracks. You especially have to do the loud "EXCUSE ME" to the people that inevitably suddenly come to a complete stop right in front you in the middle of the loving walkway. This right here is the loving worst. blows my mind some people have so little self awareness
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Empress Brosephine posted:Same. I learned quickly that you have to go through Disney like it's NYC. Just push through people, walk into people etc. Assert alpha. cheerful mind-melting customer service chirpy voice + beaming a smile into their souls with lasers in my eyes as I tell them what's going to happen and how they can get on with their lives. chirpy voice always works. Braksgirl posted:That tracks. You especially have to do the loud "EXCUSE ME" to the people that inevitably suddenly come to a complete stop right in front you in the middle of the loving walkway. I try very hard not to be these people but as my disabilities get worse sometimes I end up stopping dead for a second to re-orient so I don't fall over on a kid or whatever, but this is definitely not the majority of these people whatsoever.
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