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Share your Best Disney Secret!
I thought it might be fun to share our best Disney Secrets!
Maybe a tip for saving money once in the park, or maybe your favorite hidden spot- or any tip you would like to share with the group
Here is mine- I did not know until the last couple of times at Disney that the Fastpasses don't expire! SO now if I don't use them, I give them to someone that is waiting in line! Just a little pixie dust for their day!
I hope you will all share some fun Disney Secrets!
Dawn
All Stars Movies June 2001
Embassy Suites March 2002
All Stars Music October 2002
All Stars Movies September 2003
Caribbean Beach Resort March 2006
All Stars Movies Coming Up! April 2007:)
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I learned my secret from someone on this site. To save money at counter service, ask for a cup of ice water instead of paying $2 for bottled water.
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That is a great tip. I have heard that, and someone took it one step farther and said to pour your water into a water bottle if you don't like the taste of orlando water and add one of those crystal light to go flavorings!
Thanks for the post
Dawn
All Stars Movies June 2001
Embassy Suites March 2002
All Stars Music October 2002
All Stars Movies September 2003
Caribbean Beach Resort March 2006
All Stars Movies Coming Up! April 2007:)
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I don't consider this a big secret, however it does save alot of money !!
Each year we ship all of our groceries, gifts, christmas tree, lights, decorations , and some clothing, such as coats etc. and even canned drinks to the resort before we fly out. We call the front desk when we arrive and they deliver it all right to our room. Then we do the same thing on the return trip, we also ship home all the souviners from the parks etc. (Note : be sure to ship from the resort your staying at not from the parks !!) and if you have an account with UPS like we do it will save you even more $$$$..and one more thing..this really takes a huge load off what you take on the plane and drag through the airport, and don't forget you can track your packages 24-7 and know exactly where they are and who signed for them ! !
First trip 1981
Married at Disney's wedding pavillion 12-22-04
DVC owners @ SSR Dec 2005
OKW-DEC-2004-Wedding
VERO BEACH-DEC-2004-(honeymoon)
ASM-DEC-2005
SSR-OCT-2006
SSR-DEC-2007
AKV owners Jul 08
SSR Dec 08
SSR June 09
New Baby Boy arrived Aug 3 2009 !! (our first)
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My best secret is...... my favorite place to relax the very first thing in the morning at MGM is the Writers Spot. They have the best coffee and wonderful Blueberry Muffins. It's a good way to start your day.
Try it and enjoy !
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Little Tip
This is just a little tip, but I thought I would post it anyway.............If you go to the right on Space Mountain it's a more thrilling ride.
Mar. '04- Spring Break~ Pop Century
Sept. '07- Honeymoon~ AKL
Oct. '08- Coronado Springs
Christmas '10- Wilderness Lodge
Nov. '12- PO: FQ
Sept. '14- Caribbean Beach
May '15- PO: Riverside
Nov. '16- Coronado Springs
Nov. '17- Disneyland Hotel
Nov. '18- 1st Trip as DVC Owner- Boulder Creek
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I love sitting in the nook where the wishing well is and relax and read. it's such a quiet little spot to get away from the crowds.
VMK: RoyalRoseBlue
10 trips before 2000
2000 - All Star Sports (Senior Trip)
2001 - CP CM @ CBR
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I love it! These are great! I am sure this thread could give us ideas to get out of our normal routine!
I wanted to share that I love the english garden outside the toystore in United Kingdom! We sit there and just take it all in.
Dawn
All Stars Movies June 2001
Embassy Suites March 2002
All Stars Music October 2002
All Stars Movies September 2003
Caribbean Beach Resort March 2006
All Stars Movies Coming Up! April 2007:)
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Originally Posted by Figgyluv03
I love sitting in the nook where the wishing well is and relax and read. it's such a quiet little spot to get away from the crowds.
Where is the wishing well?
Kristen and Ben
Next - 8/7-15 @ OKW w/Kakn7294 & Taylor & Joline; 12/16 Disney Wonder&12/19 SSR; July '10 @ VWL w/Kakn7294 - Nursing School Graduation Party ; Aug '11 Disney Dream; F&WF '11
DVC Owners @ SSR & AKV & BLT
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Originally Posted by dolphinmickey9170
Where is the wishing well?
On the right ramp facing the castle.
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this is another water tip if you have small kids. We got some kool-aid singles at the grocery store and brought them with us. My kids are guzzlers, we would have went broke buying them drinks in the park every 30 minutes!! Anyway, we'd either grab ice water, or water from a water fountain and put it in their sippy cups and just add the Kool-Aid single. The package says use a whole pack per cup, but I just used half and they didn't notice!
Also, my kids are potty-trained, but still young. Many people have said to put diapers on your kids in case then need to "go" during a ride or in line, but my kids would not wear diapers! I bought the Little Swimmers with the disney characters on them. They didn't seem to mind those at all. They aren't very absorbant, but will hold an accident if they have one!
Last trips: August 06, May 07, November 08, June 09
Next trip: May 21-30, 2012
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One tip we picked up on pretty early is to avoid whichever park has the morning EMH, at least for the morning. All of the offsite guests spread amongst the 4 parks as usual, but it seems all of the onsite guests flock to that one park, making it much busier than usual. True, we miss the morning EMH, but the extra 1 hour is not enough to really do very much, and I am more pleasant with that extra hour of sleep anyway.
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Take advantage of the boats in World Showcase. So many times boats are waiting at the dock, but people still choose to walk all the way around the lagoon. It's a long walk from Future World to Japan, especially if you are late for a meal.
The poster formerly known as Disney_nut
Last Trip: 5/11 -- Swan
Next Trip: 10/11 -- Port Orleans - Riverside
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Personal Experience Tips:
1. avoid park w/EMH
2. "British Invasion" concert in UK @ Epcot
3. Take-out chicken from Trails End Buffet
4. Fave Quiet Spot-dock @ WL @ sunrise
5. Fave time @ Epcot-during Food/Wine
festival
6. FYI-look for "key under mat" @ entrance to
Muppetvision (to left-under sign)
7. Fave Snack-roasted sweet pecans-cart
outside "The Land" (must be hot)
I could go on and on but there simlply isn't enough space!!!
1975 - Off site
1980 - Golf Resort
1981 - Poly
1982 - CT
1983 - Poly
1989 - CBR
1998 - CBR
2001 - CBR
2003 - WL
2004 - WL
2005 - WL
2006 - WL
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I could tell you, but then I'd have to...
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1. I always wear cargo shorts. I keep a water bottle in there and then just fill it up. Saves me 2.50 every time I fill it up.
2. My girlfriend and I try to eat at weird times lunch at 3, dinner really late, etc. We have found that this avoids some time while waiting on line for food.
3. Not really a tip but we always bring little things with us for breakfast like granola bars or powerbars this way we also save some money on breakfast and we can get a nicer dinner.
4. I use a digital camera and I usually take about 300 shots per trip. In the Florida sun your hands could get pretty sweaty. I bring a dry washcloth and keep it in my pocket. I wipe off my hand before each shot so I don't get sweat all over my expensive digital camera.
ENJOY
Mike D.
Coronado Springs: Aug 2008
Pop Century: 2007
Port Orleans French Quarter: 2006
All Star Music: 2005
Offsite: 1994
LETS GO YANKEES
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To beat the heat and humidity, we wear neck coolers--they really work!
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Originally Posted by huzzah4
One tip we picked up on pretty early is to avoid whichever park has the morning EMH, at least for the morning. All of the offsite guests spread amongst the 4 parks as usual, but it seems all of the onsite guests flock to that one park, making it much busier than usual. True, we miss the morning EMH, but the extra 1 hour is not enough to really do very much, and I am more pleasant with that extra hour of sleep anyway.
ive heard this before but most people say avoid the park with the eavning emh
Jimmy
Co-Host: The Disney Nerds Podcast
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We take advantage of our town car service's option to stop at a grocery store on our way to WDW from the airport. This way we can stock up on the food and drinks we want to have in our room during our stay. You can always ship items down beforehand, as a previous poster said, or use a grocery delivery service, but we've been doing this for years, and it's worked well for us.
Jeff
Disney Vacation Club Member
The Beach Club
Remember the Magic!
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