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Thanks,
Tom Bricker
We only have 5 more days to order Magic Bands for our Nov 14 trip. The option for the Halloween Party is there (now that I don’t need this choice any longer) and the option for the Xmas Party (which was on there for like 60 seconds and why I’ve been refreshing diligently) isn’t. Like all of the other Disney Magic disappearing, I’m guessing this too is an option they will be removing and this is why they don’t care to fix the problem. What are your thoughts?
Hey Tom. Also waiting for your review of Toledo at Coronado. Just made my dining reservations for Easter week 2020 but anxiously waiting for your review before firming that one up with another party traveling along with us.
How are gratuities calculated when on a dining plan ?
We are planning a full immersion trip this time. And your blog is far and away the best of the independent blogs. Thank you!
Question: in the past, we have found that full days require breaks (and napping) for some of us. Your advice on quiet areas inside the parks is great. However since we are staying at a Disney resort this time round, we were wondering if guests from the one resort can relax at the sibling resorts, say poolside, with our magic bands?
Hi, Travelling from Australia to LA Disney, booked at Howard Johnston so just across from Disney Land. Wanting to know do you think it is cheaper to buy tickets at the gate or purchase via Howard Johnston. Also does LA Disney have Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or is it just Disney World. If not do you know if they do something similar. We are there from the 29th Nov until the 4th Dec, looking at a 3 or 4 day pass.
Just subscribed so looking forward to any helpful tips. So excited at the moment.
Hi Tom, I´m waiting your review about Toledo restaurant. I´m deciding if making and ADR there but never will do without your recomendation hahaha
Any guess as to when deals for 2020 will start to come out? Thanks!
My Friend and I followed your advice and took a spur of the moment trip to Disney World last week. We were amazed at what all we accomplished in two days! On the first day we roped dropped HS, rode the Millennium Falcon and every other ride in HS several times and still had time to park hop to Epcot to ride Soaring 2x and Frozen 1x. We finished up the night in AK by riding Mt Everest and having dinner. The following day we accomplished the following in MK: Buzz 9x, Space Mountain 5x, Seven D 4x, Thunder Mountain 3x, Splash Mountain, Peter Pan, Small World, PhilharMagic, Tea Cups, Cinderella’s Carousel, Pooh, Carousel of Progress, Barnstormer, Dumbo, Jungle Cruise, Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Monsters Inc Laugh Floor and Happily Ever After Fireworks – 36 rides/shows in 1 day! We even had time for a sit down dinner at Skipper Canteen. Wow!!!! Thanks for the heads up to go now!
Tom,
Love the newsletter. When we lived in S.Fla we made lots of trips to Disney. Knew a bunch about it. Moved away for 20 years and haven’t caught up.
Within the past few months, I believe you wrote about viewing the Eat to the Beat series and I believe you said there was an entrance for passholders. I can’t find it in the copies that I’ve kept (great reference).
Did I imagine this?
Thanks
Peggy C
Your blog is great! I really love learning everything about Disney. What is your favorite part of your blog to write about? Just subscribed to your newsletter! Can’t wait to see your next one!
Has anyone heard anything about Disney “tweaking” the Florida resident passholder benefits?
P.S. Tom, just recently subscribed to your newsletter. Great, honest comments about WDW and appreciate the helpful hints! Keep it coming!!!