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			<title>sea sickness question</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:29:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>is there a better area on the ship where you will not feel sick ? i believe our room is on the back of the ship on the 10th deck. we have an outside verandah. 
 
 
thanks in advance</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>is there a better area on the ship where you will not feel sick ? i believe our room is on the back of the ship on the 10th deck. we have an outside verandah.<br />
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thanks in advance</div>

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			<title>When Will The Disney Website Let Me Price Out 2013?</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[:confused: I keep trying to look online for how much a room will be in 2013, but it only will let me go as far as Dec. 31, 2012.  When will they "open up" the website beyond the end of this year?  We're almost to June already so 2013 is only 6 months away!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>:confused: I keep trying to look online for how much a room will be in 2013, but it only will let me go as far as Dec. 31, 2012.  When will they &quot;open up&quot; the website beyond the end of this year?  We're almost to June already so 2013 is only 6 months away!</div>

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			<title>Hats off to Intercot and Magical Journeys</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:35:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I would like to say that two of the best things that have happened when it comes to planning for a Disney Vacation are as follows. 
 
Intercot: 
 I have seen other Disney chat sites and I don't think that they come close to Intercot.  
 
Intercot folks are always happy to lend there expertice and...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I would like to say that two of the best things that have happened when it comes to planning for a Disney Vacation are as follows.<br />
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Intercot:<br />
 I have seen other Disney chat sites and I don't think that they come close to Intercot. <br />
<br />
Intercot folks are always happy to lend there expertice and advise to any and all that may ask. Like one big happy family.<br />
<br />
 Magical Journeys:<br />
If it weren't for Magical Journeys being a sponsor of Intercot I would never have found this great service. I have dealt with Denise since I have used Magical Journeys for booking my vacations. Denise has always does the utmost to make the process as least stressful and easy as possible. I am sure that all of the representives are just as dedicated to their clients.<br />
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Again thank you for both of your services.:mickey:</div>

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			<title>Disney Artists - David Garibaldi</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:37:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[At the last 2 D23 Expo's, I met David Garibaldi. He performed at the auctions and sold his art as part of the both year's auctions.  He is an amazing performance artist and he is actually from my hometown.  During the Expo he did a meet and greet and had a booth to sell some of his art.  His art...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>At the last 2 D23 Expo's, I met David Garibaldi. He performed at the auctions and sold his art as part of the both year's auctions.  He is an amazing performance artist and he is actually from my hometown.  During the Expo he did a meet and greet and had a booth to sell some of his art.  His art can be found at World of Disney and also at the Gallery at Disneyland.  He actually performed last night on America's Got Talent.   He does so much for our community and is such an amazing artist.  If you have never seen him perform, be sure to go check out YouTube.</div>

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			<title><![CDATA[Tidbits May 2012: Dining Updates, Cars Event Returns, and One Man's Dream Addition]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Tidbits 
    May 2012 
 
 
 
*_One More Dream_ 
 
5/16/12*  The One Man’s Dream exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has recently unveiled a significant addition.  The attraction has re-opened from a one day refurbishment revealing a newly installed scale model of the Fantasyland Expansion project...</description>
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<font color="RoyalBlue"><b><u>One More Dream</u><br />
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5/16/12</b></font>  The One Man’s Dream exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has recently unveiled a significant addition.  The attraction has re-opened from a one day refurbishment revealing a newly installed scale model of the Fantasyland Expansion project for the Magic Kingdom park.<br />
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<font color="Olive"><b><u>Shorter Summer at the Cape</u><br />
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5/16/12</b></font>  The Beach Club resort will offer limited dining options during Mid-Summer 2012.  From July 9 through August 4, 2012; the popular Cape May Cafe will be closed for refurbishment.  It has not been reported how the resort will address the reduced dining options during this typically popular time period.<br />
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<font color="Purple"><b><u>Fantasyland Fall-Out</u><br />
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5/16/12</b> </font> Cast Members have been able to share more details regarding the new Winnie the Pooh meet and greet currently under construction in Fantasyland.  The Meet and Greet will comprise part of the former Tigger Bounce section of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh interactive queue.  The new location will reportedly feature a permanent queue and be a Photo Pass location.  <br />
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<font color="Purple">1/7/12</font> As a result of expanding Fantasyland construction, the Magic Kingdom Winnie the Pooh Meet and Greet has been relocated. The Meet &amp; Greet has been temporarily re-located to Town Square on Main Street USA.<br />
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<font color="DarkOrange"><b><u>A Rev-ed Return</u><br />
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5/16/12 </b></font> The Walt Disney World resort has confirmed that the 2nd Annual Car Masters Weekend will return to the Downtown Disney area June 2012.  On June 2nd and 3rd, Guests will find special activities including meet and greets with Finn McMissile, Lightninig McQueen, and Mater.<br />
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<font color="Teal"><b><u>Bon Appétit</u><br />
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5/16/12</b></font>  As part of the upgrades to Epcot’s France pavilion, Operations has announced that Bistro de Paris will be closed for refurbishment for most of the Summer.  The up-scale dining location will be closed from July 1 till September 30, 2012.  Guests who had Advanced Dining Reservations during this time are being contacted individually.  Affected Guest’s options are a reservation for the same time, date, and party size at Chefs de France or working with a reservationist to find another available selection.<br />
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<font color="Teal">3/21/12 </font>Epcot’s France pavilion has announced several changes to its dining options. Bistro de Paris has recently introduced a Children’s Menu for the first time. The menu offers such entrée’s as filet mignon, roasted chicken breast, and pan-roasted snapper; and offers such desserts as chocolate mousse, sorbet, and crepes with fruit. The pavilion’s operators have announced that Boulangerie Patisserie will be renovated and expanded by next Spring. The counter service location will re-open in March 2013 featuring a new interior inspired by modern French bakeries and feature breads baked fresh daily.<br />
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			<title>Flowers and Gardens - Oh My!! (Part 3)</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:33:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*When* – May 3 – 13, 2012 
*Who* – Gene & Linda 
*Where* – Beach Club Villas 
*Plan for the Day*:   
Magic Kingdom 
If reservations are available, try out Il Mulino 
*Date*:  Friday, May 4, 2012 
*Weather*: 
Boston – Cool and Cloud Covered with a high of 58 – but who cares?  I’m not there! 
Orlando...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>When</b> – May 3 – 13, 2012<br />
<b>Who</b> – Gene &amp; Linda<br />
<b>Where</b> – Beach Club Villas<br />
<b>Plan for the Day</b>:  <br />
Magic Kingdom<br />
If reservations are available, try out Il Mulino<br />
<b>Date</b>:  Friday, May 4, 2012<br />
<b>Weather</b>:<br />
Boston – Cool and Cloud Covered with a high of 58 – but who cares?  I’m not there!<br />
Orlando – Sunny with a fair amount of cloud cover.  Expected high of 86 with a humidity level of 46% - still not bad for this time of year <br />
<b>Miles </b>–  6.28<br />
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In my last post, I forgot to mention that, on our way from the bus stop to our room, we saw two very large turtles sunning themselves on a fountain head that was not in operation.<br />
<br />
Back to where I left off - We change into our bathing suits and head downstairs to the quiet pool.  The water is warm and the pool is not overly crowded. The  water is so warm, that the air feels cold as we exit the pool – plus it has not been humid here which has been a real plus.<br />
<br />
After our pool excursion, we head back to the room, shower and change for dinner.  There’s still a little while until our 7:40 p.m. reservation at Yachtsmen.  We wander through the shop in the Beach Club – nothing says “Buy me!” so we continue on.  It’s such a pleasant evening that we head to the pool bar and order drinks there.  The bartender is amazed that we’ve been able to get same day reservations for Yatchsmen’s.  We sit at a table close to the walkway.  From there, we have an excellent view of the Boardwalk area.  One of the lifeguards, who happens to be walking by, offers to take our picture together and he does.  <br />
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When we finish our drinks, it’s just about time for our reservation so we head around the pool and enter the Yacht Club.  We’re told they’re running 15-20 minutes behind reservation time in seating folks.  It’s after 8 p.m. before we’re seated.  Thomas is our server.  When asked about previous visits, we mention having dined there in December and having had Barry as our server.  Thomas says he hasn’t seen Barry in quite a long while and says Barry is a seasonal server. <br />
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We begin our meal with the cheese plate – interesting but not overly impressive.  I ordered the filet mignon which is excellent.  Gene has the New York Strip steak which is also excellent.  We had ordered carmelized onions as well and fortunately, Thomas told us the order was large enough to share.  In fact, it would have been enough for four to share! We did not do the onions justice – I didn’t even finish the potatoes on my plate.  While I might have liked a coffee or dessert, it’s rather late by time we finish and I don’t feel like adding anything into my tummy.  <br />
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It’s still a gorgeous night out with a brilliant, almost full moon.  We decide we’ll take the long way home and walk around the hoop and through the Boardwalk area.  As we are crossing the bridge between the Yacht Club and Boardwalk, Gene is playing with this Google Sky Map ap.  A group of people are coming by and the man comments that the ap is exactly what he’s been trying to describe to his girlfriend.  Gene and group talk about the ap, stars and planets for a bit and we all move forward towards Boardwalk.  They are heading to Jellyrolls where we part ways but not before they recommend that we go sometime and tell us it’s lots of fun.<br />
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We continue around the loop, along the way, we stop into a few of the shops including Wyland’s.  There’s a sign out front indicating that Wyland, himself, will be on site on Saturday the 5th.  No purchases are made and it is not long before we are back in our room. <br />
<br />
Once there, we again spend an hour or so relaxing on our balcony and watching the late evening swimmers below.  <br />
<br />
When the pool is empty, a duck immediately enters the pool and clearly is enjoying having the entire pool all to herself.  She paddles from end to end – from side to side – occasionally stopping on the steps or hopping up on the pool edge before continuing her explorations of every corner and space in the pool.  At one point, a gentleman enters the pool and it appears she grudgingly shares the space with him, even swimming alongside him as he makes his way from one end to the other.  He does not long linger in the water and Ms. Duck appears quite happy to once again have “her” pool all to herself.  She again speeds from end to end, side to side, and around every corner.  It was pretty amusing to watch but the hour was late and there’s more park to explore in the morning!<br />
<br />
<b>Plan for the Day</b>:  <br />
Epcot<br />
Lunch at Kringla Bakeri Os Kafe (Norway)<br />
Dinner at La Hacienda de San Angel (if available)<br />
<b>Date</b>:  Saturday, May 5, 2012<br />
<b>Weather</b>:<br />
Boston – Still cool and Cloud Covered with a high of 57 – but, again, who cares?  I’m not there!<br />
Orlando – Sunny and hot with a high of 90 degrees today.  While the humidity is still listed as only 39%, it certainly feels much more humid today.<br />
<b>Miles</b> –  Haven’t finished the day yet so am not sure<br />
<br />
We’re heading back to Epcot today.  Before we leave home, we breakfast in and breakfast is a repeat of the former morning.  We arrive at the International Gateway just as Epcot is opening.  We walk towards the front and wander through Innoventions – just because we hardly ever enter either building any more.  A Segway training session is taking place.  We’re walking by as a storm show (I forget the official name) is about to begin.  It’s pretty cool.  First they do a 3-d presentation of a tornado coming through and then the audience has a chance to improve the structures and plantings to better withstand such an event.  Both Gene &amp; I got 8 correct answers out of 8 questions.  We find Nemo, walk right into a presentation of Crush that is just about to start, watch the Circle of Life, and skip Living with the Land which has an outrageous line.  Surprisingly, there’s also a line for Figment though wait time is less than 5 minutes.  We walk right into Captain EO and, from the applause, it’s clear that there’s a group of Michael Jackson fans in attendance.<br />
<br />
From there, we walk over to Norway.  We each have roast beef sandwiches.  Gene has a chocolate chip cookie and I have mousse cake.  This is the first time we’ve ever been here.  The dining pavilion is truly a hidden gem – shady, cool, and pleasant even on this hot day.<br />
<br />
Because we’ve entered through the International Gateway since we’ve arrived, we’ve not yet seen the Fantasia Topiary at the main entrance so we head there next.  Along the way, we stop at a dining podium out in front of the Mexican pavilion.  No luck with a reservation for La Hacienda but, what was I thinking??  After all, it’s Cinco de Mayo!!  <br />
<br />
Continuing towards the main entrance, we find the Topiary Peacock near Spaceship Earth (My goodness – look at that long, long line for Spaceship Earth!!).  Also, before we get to the front, and since we’re passing by, we enter Guest Relations and are able to secure a reservation for this evening at Il Mulino – one day later than originally planned but that works for us.<br />
<br />
The Fantasia themed topiaries at the front are wonderful!  Sorcerer Mickey is terrific as are the ostriches, hippos and other topiaries featured here.  Next we’re off to find the Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald Daisy topiaries located near the old Wonders of Life Pavilion.  We then enter the pavilion itself which is being used at the Festival Center.  We wander around and stop briefly at a presentation about plants.  We wander through “For the Birds” and find a couple of helpful ideas for our deck feeders.  After a trek through the Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden – look at the all white garden – isn’t that beautiful?! – and Bambi’s Butterfly House, we head off to China and watch the movie there.  We look at wine in Germany and examine a few beer mugs/glasses before moving on.  We do take pictures of the Snow White and seven dwarves topiaries which, this year, is located along the lagoon.  In Italy, we check out the new wine cellar – looks pretty cool and decide to purchase a bottle of wine (but not in the wine cellar – in the wine shop).  Here, we also find the Lady and the Tramp topiaries.<br />
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We’re now pretty hot and decide to head back to our room.  Besides that, the sandals I’m wearing this day are bothering my toes.  I put moleskin on the right toe this morning and that side is doing well but the left toe is not happy.  I’ve put on two different pieces of moleskin but neither has “stuck” as it should have and keeps slipping to a new area leaving the sensitive area to continue to rub.  In fact, as we near our resort, I remove the sandals entirely and complete the walk bare footed.<br />
<br />
We’ve been relaxing at home for the last hour or so.  Gene is watching a car race.  I think I’ll take a soak in the tub before changing for dinner.<br />
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To be continued…….</div>

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			<title>Must See/Do</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:04:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Going to Universal Studios for 1 day in June.  What are must sees and dos for us???  Haven't been in years...any tips, suggestions, etc. are appreciated! 
 
Thanks!!!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Going to Universal Studios for 1 day in June.  What are must sees and dos for us???  Haven't been in years...any tips, suggestions, etc. are appreciated!<br />
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Thanks!!!</div>

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			<title>Favorite restaurant in each park...</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:17:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Trying to solidify my choices for where we'll eat in December before ADR's become available.  We will be on the DDP.  What is your FAVORITE restaurant in each park?  :mickey:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Trying to solidify my choices for where we'll eat in December before ADR's become available.  We will be on the DDP.  What is your FAVORITE restaurant in each park?  :mickey:</div>

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			<title>Question about pictures and such</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:56:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[My hubby and I are letting our kids go to the water park with my parents while we escape to Epcot for the day. We are celebrating our tenth anniversary and we have always wanted to enjoy the countries without the MOM I'm bored speech. LOL Anyway I also wanted to take some photos that day of just me...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>My hubby and I are letting our kids go to the water park with my parents while we escape to Epcot for the day. We are celebrating our tenth anniversary and we have always wanted to enjoy the countries without the MOM I'm bored speech. LOL Anyway I also wanted to take some photos that day of just me and dh. I have heard about them doing pictures at some of the resorts and was curious if you had to book this? And I wanted to ask opinions on where we should take the pictures? I know when we visit the Poly and Wilderness Lodge there are usually photographers there.  Any info? thoughts? Ideas? <br />
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:mickey:</div>

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			<title>Club level at Yatch Club</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>In Oct. we are staying club level at the Yatch Club Resort. Can any one tell me about their experiance if you have stayed at the Yatch Club club level. I have hear they sometime have wine is this true? Thanks for all replies.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>In Oct. we are staying club level at the Yatch Club Resort. Can any one tell me about their experiance if you have stayed at the Yatch Club club level. I have hear they sometime have wine is this true? Thanks for all replies.</div>

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			<dc:creator>renecat</dc:creator>
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			<title>My very-short-trip trip report</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:16:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>A lady that my sister used to work with many years ago became a travel agent and over the years we’ve kept in touch.  She is at Disney this week for a travel agent event so I drove over after work yesterday afternoon to meet her for dinner (I live in Tampa). 
 
I left my office at 4p on the nose...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>A lady that my sister used to work with many years ago became a travel agent and over the years we’ve kept in touch.  She is at Disney this week for a travel agent event so I drove over after work yesterday afternoon to meet her for dinner (I live in Tampa).<br />
<br />
I left my office at 4p on the nose and was parking at the Contemp by 5:30p.  (She was a guest at the Contemp.)  I walked over to MK where I felt very happy breaking out my new annual pass!  <br />
<br />
I met my friend right in front of Tony’s.  We had a PS for 6p.  We went straight into Tony’s and they sat us pretty quickly.  I had a seafood linguini thing and she had spaghetti and meatballs.  Actually when we were being seated I noted that more than half the plates were filled with spaghetti and meatballs.  Mine was very good – I was pleased.  It was $22 – I think the most expensive thing on the menu.  My friend’s spaghetti didn’t look very good honestly.  She said it was but she didn’t eat much (though she said she had a very big, late lunch).  It was just spaghetti with marinara and two meatballs.  It looked very plain.  But mine was very good.  And having heard good things about the pistachio crème brulee, we split it for dessert.  I don’t see what the hype is all about at all.  I thought it was very bland.  Plus – the custard was cold and the caramelized sugar on top was burned.  The only thing pistachio about it were the few pistachio that they had on the plate for garnish.  Very disappointing. The service was quite adequate – not super friendly but she was two steps ahead on everything.<br />
<br />
After dinner we decided to stay at MK because the weather was looking pretty ominous.  It sprinkled just a little though.  We walked over to Space Mountain and rode that.  I don’t at all like the way they are doing the cue anymore.  It’s kind of claustrophobic having to stand in line back in that baby exchange/exit tunnel.  It’s weird because the whole wrapping part inside was total empty.  I don’t get it.  But Space Mountain was fun.  I think as I get older I find it more scary ;).<br />
<br />
When we came out of Space Mountain it was drizzling a bit again but it stopped pretty quickly.<br />
<br />
Then we walked over to Pirates and rode that.  I’m always impressed with the Jack Sparrow characters.  They look EXACTLY like Johnny Depp and are so real looking.  It’s amazing how the technology has changed!  When we got out it was 8P.  The sky was getting gloomier so we headed out.  I could have stayed for another hour or two but my friend was ready to go.  She said that they were running them like crazy and she was just pooped.  We took the monorail back to the Contemp.  I enjoy the walk a lot but the weather could have gone either way on us.<br />
<br />
When we walked through the Contemp all the people for the Pirate cruise were assembling.  The people were all wearing pirate head scarfs.  It looked like it might be fun to try some time.<br />
<br />
The shortness of the visit worked out well because I was home in bed by 10:30.  <br />
<br />
In the end it never rained hard and the temperature was very comfortable.  The lines at the two rides we did were pretty short.<br />
<br />
Inside scoop - my friend got to tour the new Disney Animation hotel and said it was very cool!<br />
<br />
Loving my annual pass,<br />
Nikki :mickey:</div>

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			<title>How far in advance....</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:03:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Do I need to place my order with Garden Grocher for our upcoming trip arriving 11/1?</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Do I need to place my order with Garden Grocher for our upcoming trip arriving 11/1?</div>

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			<title>Gift Card advice needed.</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[My daughter is going to Washington D.C. on a class trip in a few weeks. Her school has recommended using reloadable cards for spending money. I haven't been able to find these, but our local mall has gift cards that are AMEX. I have also found my bank has gift cards that are Visa. 
 
Is either of...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>My daughter is going to Washington D.C. on a class trip in a few weeks. Her school has recommended using reloadable cards for spending money. I haven't been able to find these, but our local mall has gift cards that are AMEX. I have also found my bank has gift cards that are Visa.<br />
<br />
Is either of these any better than the other?<br />
<br />
Any other advice?</div>

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			<title>Passholder DCA Early Entry and Ticketed Preview options</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 06:13:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*Preview the Newly Expanded and Re-imagined Disney California Adventure Park* 
 
* 
Special Offer for Annual Passholders* 
 
Experience the all-new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street days before the Disney California Adventure Park grand re-opening to the public on June 15, 2012. Annual Passholders...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>Preview the Newly Expanded and Re-imagined Disney California Adventure Park</b><br />
<br />
<b><br />
Special Offer for Annual Passholders</b><br />
<br />
Experience the all-new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street days before the Disney California Adventure Park grand re-opening to the public on June 15, 2012. Annual Passholders can explore the town of Radiator Springs and experience the California Walt Disney met in the 1920s!<br />
<br />
Annual Passholders may purchase up to 8 tickets. All members of your party must be present and show a Disneyland Resort Annual Passport valid as of the date of the event for which the ticket was purchased — either June 9 or June 10, 2012. Event admission includes a 1-Day 1-Park Ticket to Disney California Adventure Park for the entire day.<br />
<br />
To celebrate, Disneyland® Resort is donating a total of $500,000 to Children's Hospital Orange County (CHOC) and the Anaheim Community Foundation.<br />
<br />
<b>Choose Your Experience</b><br />
<br />
Select your ticket from the experiences below offered on June 9 and June 10, 2012:<br />
<br />
<b>June 9, 2012</b><br />
<br />
<b>Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Preview<br />
Ticket Cost: $50</b><br />
Preview Times:<br />
<br />
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<br />
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Preview Followed by a Private World of Color Show<br />
Ticket Cost: $75</b><br />
Preview Time:<br />
<br />
    6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.<br />
<br />
<br />
Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant, Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Preview Followed by World of Color Show<br />
<br />
Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant includes a 3-course meal, featuring modern cuisine that pays tribute to the bold and diverse flavors of Southern California, and a special wine presentation. The restaurant is located in the iconic Carthay Circle Theatre, a re-creation of the famous Hollywood movie palace where Walt Disney first premiered Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs almost 75 years ago.<br />
<br />
<b>Ticket Cost: $500 per person (includes tax and gratuity)<br />
</b><br />
Dinner Reservation Times:<br />
<br />
    6:00 p.m.<br />
    6:30 p.m.<br />
    7:00 p.m.<br />
    7:30 p.m.<br />
<br />
Includes:<br />
<br />
    Entry into Cars Land and Buena Vista Street for preview from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<br />
    Preferred boarding on Radiator Springs Racers<br />
    Private World of Color Show<br />
    Valet Parking is complimentary at Downtown Disney District. (Full validation will be provided.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>June 10, 2012</b><br />
<br />
<b>Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Preview<br />
Ticket Cost: $50</b><br />
Preview Times:<br />
<br />
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<br />
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br />
<br />
<b>Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Preview Followed by a Private World of Color Show<br />
Ticket Cost: $75</b><br />
Preview Time: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.<br />
<br />
<br />
Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant, Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Preview Followed by World of Color Show<br />
<br />
Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant includes a 3-course meal, featuring modern cuisine that pays tribute to the bold and diverse flavors of Southern California, and a special wine presentation. The restaurant is located in the iconic Carthay Circle Theatre, a re-creation of the famous Hollywood movie palace where Walt Disney first premiered Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs almost 75 years ago.<br />
<br />
<b>Ticket Cost: $500 per person (includes tax and gratuity)</b><br />
<br />
Dinner Reservation Times:<br />
<br />
    6:00 p.m.<br />
    6:30 p.m.<br />
    7:30 p.m.<br />
<br />
Includes:<br />
<br />
    Entry into Cars Land and Buena Vista Street for preview from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<br />
    Preferred boarding on Radiator Springs Racers<br />
    Private World of Color Show<br />
    Valet Parking is complimentary at Downtown Disney District. (Full validation will be provided.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Important Information</b><br />
<br />
    Annual Passholders must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets and may purchase up to 8 tickets each.<br />
    Admission to the preview event is non-transferable and may not be sold.<br />
    Event tickets and wristbands for the $50 and $75 events may be picked up from any Ticket Booth beginning at 6:30 a.m. the day of the event.<br />
    Event tickets and wristbands for the $500 event (with Carthay Circle dinner) may be picked up from Guest Relations Building at the Main Entrance beginning at 6:30 a.m. the day of the event.<br />
    All members of your party must be present and show a Disneyland Resort Annual Passport valid as of the date of the event for which the ticket was purchased.<br />
    Ticket purchaser must present credit card used to complete order to pick up tickets and wristbands.<br />
    Scheduled time periods will be strictly enforced.<br />
    Guests will only be allowed to enter Cars Land and Buena Vista Street during their selected time slot.<br />
    The preview event may include long wait periods, is subject to temporary closures and may be canceled at any time.<br />
    No ticket upgrades or changes<br />
    Applicable days and times of operation, and all other elements including, without limitation, operation of attractions, entertainment and services may vary and are subject to change or cancelation without notice.<br />
<br />
    Subject to capacity, previously scheduled park events and other restrictions. Events may include long wait periods and ticket does not guarantee access to any attraction or location.<br />
    Tickets are not refundable<br />
<br />
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<br />
<font color="Navy">Also coming .... An announcement for early entry to DCA for Passholders <br />
is on the Disneyland site </font><br />
<b><font size="5"><br />
Special Event: Annual Passholder Early Entry</font></b><br />
<br />
<b>Annual Passholder Early Entry</b><br />
<br />
To thank you for being a valued Annual Passholder, we have created Annual Passholder Early Entry.<br />
<br />
Early entry admission gives you the chance to explore the newly expanded Disneyland Resort — including select attractions, stores and dining locations — one hour before the Park opens to the public.<br />
<br />
Advance online registration is required due to limited availability each day.<br />
<br />
Registration begins soon! Please check back.<br />
<br />
For updates regarding registration, please check the Annual Passholder news page and the Disneyland Annual Passholder Facebook page. (Don't forget to &quot;like&quot; the Facebook page!) To receive email notifications, please create an account by selecting the &quot;Sign In&quot; button on this page.</div>

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			<title>Party of 6 - where to stay?</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 02:57:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Down to 3 choices for our 4 night trip in July  Party of 6 - me, DW, and FOUR 17 year olds (2 girls and 2 boys). We are letting the twins each take a friend.  
 
Choices- 2 bedroom suite at Beach Club, 2 adjoining rooms at Beach Club, or 2 adjoining rooms at AKL. The two options at Beach Club cost...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Down to 3 choices for our 4 night trip in July  Party of 6 - me, DW, and FOUR 17 year olds (2 girls and 2 boys). We are letting the twins each take a friend. <br />
<br />
Choices- 2 bedroom suite at Beach Club, 2 adjoining rooms at Beach Club, or 2 adjoining rooms at AKL. The two options at Beach Club cost about the same and AKL is a good bit cheaper although that is not an issue. <br />
<br />
DW thinks the Beach Club would be best but I'm not sure. Any opinions out there??  If we stay at Beach Club, which option is best?</div>

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