http://www.intercot.com/discussion/ en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:27:10 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.intercot.com/discussion/ http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199816&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:16:32 GMT First off, this is just a casual discussion, not a rumor or survey...

So I will possibly be moving to Florida in a month or 2, and of course I've been looking into purchasing an Annual Pass for one of the area theme parks. Certainly I was thinking about doing the Florida Resident AP at Disney World, but I looked at Universal, and if you purchase a premium AP one of your benefits is one time Express lane (Universal's Fast Pass) access at each attraction after 4pm every day you go. This benefit has not only gotten me thinking about Universal over Disney, but also purchasing their premium pass over a much cheaper resident pass, as I'd be comfortable going any day, be it Spring Break or a quiet January evening.
I have to be honest, the access to the water parks and golf course are not worth the extra $120 to me, but some sort of an enhanced fast pass would be.
So, for those of you that hold either Florida Resident Passes or Regular Annual Passes, if they did that would you consider the upgrade? I'm wondering if they will consider this with the new + system. ]]> Theme Parks frozman http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199816 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199815&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:53:40 GMT So I might be moving to Orlando soon for a job on the North side of downtown. I think it will be 3 12 hour shifts per week rather than the standard 8h/5d, so that kind of puts some flexibility in how far I am willing to be from the job. Does anyone think a certain part of Orlando is better/safer? I... So I might be moving to Orlando soon for a job on the North side of downtown. I think it will be 3 12 hour shifts per week rather than the standard 8h/5d, so that kind of puts some flexibility in how far I am willing to be from the job. Does anyone think a certain part of Orlando is better/safer? I looked at apartment reviews for East Orlando (as far out as the airport), South Orlando (near you know what :mickey:), West Orlando and North Orlando, up towards South Sanford.

Aside from North Orlando, all the complexes have reviews of crime, break ins, vandalism etc. The fact that these issues seem to happen across all communities is making me nervous. I'm wondering if the area south of Sanford but not quite in Orlando is my best bet. I'm certainly not going to let one incident that the media has blown way out of proportion scare me away (as much as I hate to say it stuff like that happens everywhere). Does anyone have any recommendations as to where I should look into apartment communities?
Once again, as the workweek is compressed I'm willing to pay extra in gas money in exchange for a better living arrangement.
Any help is appreciated, then comes the next question... AP for Disney, Universal, or both? :cool: ]]> The Water Cooler frozman http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199815 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199814&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:21:46 GMT Looking for some info from the veterans or those that have been to WDW during the weekend following Thanksgiving as well as the following week. Thanksgiving this week is on 11/28 and we are looking at c/i on 11/30 or 12/1 for a stay ofr 6-7 nights. :pilgram: How bad are the crowds that... Looking for some info from the veterans or those that have been to WDW during the weekend following Thanksgiving as well as the following week. Thanksgiving this week is on 11/28 and we are looking at c/i on 11/30 or 12/1 for a stay ofr 6-7 nights. :pilgram:

How bad are the crowds that Saturday and Sunday?

What about the following week?

Are all of the Christmas Decorations up and are their special parades/light shows on the castle (the ice lights or osborn lights) ect up and running?:mickey:

any and all help is appreciated. We were able to go in early January 2 years ago and unfortunatley due to a memory card maulfunction lost all of our photos so we are hoping to make this trip happen and recapture some of that magic!:santa3: ]]> Theme Parks disneyfan328 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199814 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199813&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:18:36 GMT Was wondering if anyone had any footwear recommendations that are cute/fashionable but offer good support and don't leave feet swollen and achy at the end of the day?:confused:

I've read about fitflops but the reviews on-line seem to mixed. ]]> Vacation Planning barbiegirl314 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199813 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199812&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:16:45 GMT My hubby and I are planning a trip the last Saturday in March to the first Saturday in April. How busy is it usually at this time? I know Easter is really late next year. My hubby and I are planning a trip the last Saturday in March to the first Saturday in April. How busy is it usually at this time? I know Easter is really late next year. ]]> Vacation Planning SueQ http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199812 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199811&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:27:02 GMT I have a charm bracelet I've had since I was a teenager, but it's in pretty bad shape, and those charms are getting harder to find. Everyone seems to love the Chamilia style now. Did you buy the bracelet at Disneyworld, and is that a good deal? (Would be significant to me, but...) Perhaps I should purchase bracelet before the trip, and just enjoy adding beads from WDW? Also--are the bracelets all basically the same style at Disneyworld? Anything flexible? ]]> mickeys_princess_mom http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199811 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199810&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:58:10 GMT Hi
If we want to buy a spa day pass before we cruise do I do it at the time that I fill out the paperwork online?

I did find a form that could be filled out and faxed in, but I wasn't sure if that was how I go about it.

Thanks ]]> Disney Cruise Line Jeri Lynn http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199810 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199809&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:50:40 GMT DH and I found out on Saturday that we're expecting our first baby (just in time for Father's Day)!!! :D

I'm only 4.5 weeks along but all seems fine at this point and things seem to be progressing as they should. I should be due around February 20th. DH and I hope to take a "babymoon" later this Fall or early December.

We are sooo excited and I just had to tell someone, so thanks for listening! If anyone has any advice, I'm all ears. :mickey: ]]> The Water Cooler Belle of the Ball 051411 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199809 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199808&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:55:47 GMT I have been trying to find out the cost of Photo Pass. The site has the prices for everything else but not this. Also does anyone know the cost of ride photos? Thanks :mickey: I have been trying to find out the cost of Photo Pass. The site has the prices for everything else but not this. Also does anyone know the cost of ride photos? Thanks :mickey: ]]> Vacation Planning Mrs Bus Driver http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199808 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199807&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:35:50 GMT I remember reading a few months ago that The Festival of the Lion King show might be moving or even eliminated as plans get underway to create "Avatarland" in the Animal Kingdom.

Has anything come of this?

Is The Festival of the Lion King still in its same location in Camp Minnie Mickey? Or has it been moved?

Is there any plan to move it, change it or eliminate it? ]]> Theme Parks SelfmadeWade http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199807 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199806&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:34 GMT Hi, I understand that the week of presidents day can be crowded, but if we arrived the wednesday before, and then left the day after presidents day (tuesday), does anyone have an idea what the crowd level might be like? Thanks! Kris Hi, I understand that the week of presidents day can be crowded, but if we arrived the wednesday before, and then left the day after presidents day (tuesday), does anyone have an idea what the crowd level might be like?
Thanks!
Kris ]]> Vacation Planning KristineLenore http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199806 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199805&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:51:46 GMT For an adult dinning plan. I don't mean the present forms of dinning plans. I would like one that let you choose between Appetizer and desert. One that would include a couple of adult beverages at dinner. Lets see:

Adult Dinning Plan
1) 1 counter service meal a day
2) 1 Table service meal to include your choice of appetizer or desert and 1 alcoholic beverage
3) 2 snacks per day

Would you be willing to pay $5 or $10 more for the Adult Dinning Plan? :mickey: ]]> Dining Mrs Bus Driver http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199805 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199804&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:13:11 GMT I'm planning a trip for next year and wanted to get some insight into confirming flight for return trip, since i had no idea i should do that.

Last year when we were leaving AOA i went to check in at their airport desk and was told there was an issue and couldn't check my bag there, i would have to do that at the airport.
well i get to the airport and check in and when i get to the gate i find they over-booked and we were bumped along with one other family.
the husband made a HUGE fit, i didnt really mind things happen.

My concern for next time is how to avoid this? should i check in online through the airline directly the day before? ]]> Vacation Planning brie9877 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199804 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199803&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:49:15 GMT I have a problem :( I booked a reservation for Chef Mickey's for my DS and I. Well now I think my niece might go with us too. They don't have any tables for 3 at chef Mickey's. The only thing they have is Tusker house in AK. Question being is this a good place for lunch?? how is the food? ]]> Dining minnie04 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199803 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199802&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:14 GMT Based on the disparity in one-day ticket prices between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, Studios, and Animal Kingdom, it seems that Disney is finally admitting that only Magic Kingdom is a premium destination. The others are also-rans, unworthy of top dollar. Certainly, this message is not Disney's intention, but it is my cynical take-away. ]]> BhamWriter http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199802