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  1. jknewberry

    Everything PhotoPass & Memory Maker

    We are traveling in a couple of weeks, and I'd like to purchase Memory Maker but want to be sure I know how it will work for our situation-- My husband, daughter, and I will be together for the parks and rides. My sons are traveling with a school group, so their reservations are currently not...
  2. jknewberry

    Everything PhotoPass & Memory Maker

    I think I understand what I need to do, but wanted to run it by you experts to make sure... My sons are going on a trip with their high school marching band, my husband and I plan to take our daughter to Disney World at the same time. If I buy the Memory Maker for our trip, will I get...
  3. jknewberry

    On Property vs. Renting a house

    Thanks everybody, I sure appreciate all the feedback and suggestions. We've got a lot to think about. I do think transportation will be easier this time no matter where we stay, and if we stay on site we'll probably skip the buses since we'll have our vehicle anyways. With the age range being...
  4. jknewberry

    On Property vs. Renting a house

    Thanks everybody, I feel a bit better about staying off site now. Yes, we'd like the extra space, and we are driving down to Orlando so we'll have our own vehicle regardless. I hadn't thought about fast passes, but as far as the bigger kids going off on their own I am not sure they'd be ready...
  5. jknewberry

    On Property vs. Renting a house

    Hi all, We are tentatively planning a trip to Disney, and debating the on/off property question, so I am looking for feedback from someone who has done both recently. We've taken 3 trips with kids. First one, we stayed off site and liked the budget but hated the commute. It was tough with a...
  6. jknewberry

    Disney Visa Reward Card

    1. About 2 weeks, might be less. 2. Yes, you can load disney dollars onto a card you already have by submitting the order online. I think those post within 24 hours but it might even be instant. 3. They work just like a Disney Gift card. I think they put your new balance on your receipt, but...
  7. jknewberry

    BOULDER RIDGE VILLAS & COPPER CREEK VILLAS & CABINS: Wilderness Lodge DVC Expansion Thread

    Thanks for posting this, @gluestickgirl ! We are staying in the Villas for the first time next month and hoping a similar view for similar reasons... We stayed at WL 5 years ago, in two separate rooms but facing the lake (close to the lobby) and could see the Water Parade, which was my Father...
  8. jknewberry

    MARCH 2017! CANCELLED ADR Thread - Guidelines in first post

    This is taken, thanks! I have an 11 am at Sci Fi on Thursday March 2 for 7 that I plan to cancel, please let me know if you'd like to coordinate via PM.
  9. jknewberry

    February 2017! CANCELLED ADR Thread - Guidelines in first post

    I will be cancelling Tusker House for lunch on Tuesday Feb 28 at 11:20, party of 7. PM me if you are interested, I am willing to coordinate!
  10. jknewberry

    It’s a...WDWKOOK LIVE TRIP of FIRSTS! TRIP SUMMARY PAGE 17!

    Thank you for all your posts and pictures! I loved following along, and you confirmed my need to have GF on my bucket list- that room and that view were stunning!
  11. jknewberry

    Disney Gift Card Deals

    My strategy was to buy a $500 Lowes gift card from SVM, they had free shipping (Home Depot was another option but those had $3.95 shipping charges). I had $500 in Ebay gift cards to use up, am earning $50 in eBucks with the transaction, and will use the Lowes GC for items we will need- we have...
  12. jknewberry

    On the fence about DDP...

    We calculated everything out, and figure we are pretty much at a break even point with the DDP, and I bought it. We had a free DDP last time we went, and loved the convenience of not having to worry about the cost of the items we were ordering, and I like the fact that the food can be paid for...
  13. jknewberry

    mock adrs

    I played around to see what was available without actually booking anything, it made me feel more comfortable with the system. The night before my ADR window opened, I had a tab opened for each ADR I wanted and put in the date, time and restaurant for each one. Once my window opened, I just...
  14. jknewberry

    Disney Gift Card Deals

    @JohnDaleswife- I think Sams Club offers free shipping from time to time. I bought my first cards that way and then went to order more and they were going to charge for shipping, so I justwent into the store. I have been sitting on $300 in BB and $500 in eBay waiting to figure out what to do...
  15. jknewberry

    What happens if a child turns 3 DURING your trip?

    I looked into this as well, DD turns 3 right after our trip. They are considered 2 if they are still 2 on the first day you check in :) Last "cheap" trip for us- next time we go the little one will be 3+, and middle still considered a child (but not for long), and the oldest will be an "adult"...
  16. jknewberry

    Chef Mickey's vs. Be Our Guest

    I would do both, but maybe try to bump the BOG lunch for later in the day- 1 pm maybe? We LOVE Chef Mickey's (we've only been there for dinner though!) and it was on DH's must do list for this trip. Transportation is another factor- we wanted to have breakfast at 'Ohana on our non park day...
  17. jknewberry

    QUESTION- Magic Bands and Stroller

    I booked our reservation by renting points @Serenebean and we are supposed to get magic bands according to the place I rented from and my MDE account. I can choose a band for each member of our party, but they won't ship unit a few weeks before the trip from what I understand.
  18. jknewberry

    Booking ADRs & Credit Card Issues

    I just talked to my credit card company ad they claimed it wouldn't trigger any flags. I have a Chase Freedom Visa if that helps.
  19. jknewberry

    Using TS credit on lunch

    I am about to book my ADRs and had planned to book all dinner meals, but looking at the schedule a bit we are planning to switch to lunch for a day or two so that we don't risk missing the night time show because we are eating dinner. A break mid day sounds really nice too!
  20. jknewberry

    Booking ADRs & Credit Card Issues

    I would call the credit card company in advance and give them a heads up- it might help. I called before I booked our trip (rented DVC points) since it was an out-of-character purchase for me, and I call and tell them if my husband is travelling internationally so that there aren't any issues...
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