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  1. samsteele

    Child Severely Injured on Disney Resort Property - what would you do?

    If the DVC property was in the state of Florida, call a Florida lawyer with a 1-800 number that provides a free consultation. Call more than one lawyer. Get some basic information esp re limitation periods. Find out how long your son has to bring his claim. Find out what obligations and steps...
  2. samsteele

    Which rides are often down / unreliable at park opening?

    That was my strategy as well. It worked out well esp stopping at smugglers run then quick walk over to Rise and it was usually up and running by then. I would add the following problematic rides: Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder, Test Track, Remy, Frozen and Navi River Journey.
  3. samsteele

    Disney Dining Plan Quick Service vs. Table Service

    I also have the QS dining plan for my Sept trip at AS Movies. I've always had the regular TS free dining plan in years past and always paid for the upgrade from QS to TS. In the past, I could use my unused QS credits at Food & Wine but don't think that's possible this year. Re the upgrade to TS...
  4. samsteele

    I must be crazy……AUGUST?!?!

    I've been visiting WDW a month later in early September for 5+ yrs now and agree with many of the previous tips. A cooling towel, small rechargeable fan or neckfan, electrolytes whether NUUN or chewable like Clif Shot Bloks or another brand, carrying a water bottle and making a point to drink...
  5. samsteele

    NEXUS fee to rise significantly

    I don't have NEXUS and a big reason why is I believed the in person interview was in Toronto or Ottawa. That's a big drive and time commitment for me. However, I checked out the OP's link and it looks like the interview can be done at the Thousand Islands Bridge crossing. That's a much easier...
  6. samsteele

    Sample source

    My email arrived around 2pm and didn't see it until 3:30pm. Got 12 samples so surprisingly good result. At least another 4 were sold out by that time. I tried a different strategy with the questionnaires this time. Instead of checking name brands used, I mostly just checked store brands and...
  7. samsteele

    Studio

    The Tuesday show does feel better. Adding one or two new personalities may help. But as a long time viewer, the elephant in the room is the loss of the big three who were so comfortable with their friendship and shared experience they could joke, be naughty, and risque to a level that was...
  8. samsteele

    A Rant

    I had close friends ask me for advice and tips which they completely rejected. Instead of staying onsite in a Disney or Universal property, they rented a condo for a week with its own mini waterslides and a lazy river. They never ever rope dropped even once. They made one ADR then didn't show up...
  9. samsteele

    Space 220 Lounge grace period

    Agree that it's definitely doable. I walked it in less than 20 mins during the F&W festival. I had an overlapping ADR between Space 220 lounge and the new Shiki-Sai (old Tokyo Dining). I enjoyed a beer and the atmosphere/screens at Space 220 lounge then dashed off for my Shiki-Sai ADR. Wish I...
  10. samsteele

    Porter to start flights to Orlando

    Yes. My Dad flew from YYZ to MCO in January and 7+ hour delay departing YYZ. Told a safety issue with plane. Guests deplaning from late YYZ arrival told him 'one toilet was cold' on their flight so that bathroom was taken out of service. Fixing the heating in the toilet combined with very late...
  11. samsteele

    If you are prioritizing "experience" over food quality, which are your top spots in each park?

    Experience for kids key and not food quality: MK: try Pinocchio Village Haus quick service and sit near the window overlooking Small World. Less $ than other choices; HS: Sci-Fi top unless very young children who would be scared by old movie clips; Epcot: Coral Reef followed by Biergarten; AK...
  12. samsteele

    Jaleo: An Appreciation

    Had a great experience last Sept with the Orlando Magical Dining promotion. Think $40 for 3 course meal. Choices restricted but excellent meal. If you're at WDW from mid August to Oct 1 check out the promotion. Only downside to Jaleo that night were wild kids near my table climbing up and...
  13. samsteele

    2-Hour Layover in Pearson going to Orlando- Enough Time?

    Hoping someone with more experience with the domestic to international in Terminal 3 can chime in. I'd be comfortable with approx 2 hr layover in Terminal 3 WestJet to WestJet in May. If first flight running late, may be a WestJet rep waiting at the gate to shepherd you and other MCO...
  14. samsteele

    2-Hour Layover in Pearson going to Orlando- Enough Time?

    Think we need to know the date you fly. Not the exact day but generally early, middle or late 'month of . . .". I haven't done that layover from Edmonton to Pearson so I'm no help there. Generally, very early morning flights out of Pearson often fly on time without delay. Generally. Will depend...
  15. samsteele

    Our worst day at WDW in 16 years...

    I had luck grabbing GoTG vq for 1 pm drop at the Florida Blue lounge in old Marrakesh restaurant in Morocco Pavilion. Think you can get a free pass for the lounge either on MDE or by googling Florida Blue medicare. This was in Sept so clearly very different crowd level and demand than March...
  16. samsteele

    What airlines should I consider from Toronto to Orlando?

    Last Sept I flew WestJet from YYZ-MCO then AC return MCO-YYZ. The WestJet flight departed mid afternoon on time but we were held on the tarmac at MCO for over an hour waiting for a gate. Pilot made a number of announcements to keep us up to date and remarked "this again" so has been an issue...
  17. samsteele

    Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)

    Two doses and no significant issues other than raised red welt on arm and tenderness after second shot. It resolved within 48 hours. I pushed my family md to allow me to buy the shots a few years before my 50th birthday as have watched neighbours and family members struggle with shingles...
  18. samsteele

    Thinking about changing from All Star Movies to.....

    I'd also suggest staying with All Stars or possibly moving to POP. I stayed at Wilderness Lodge many years ago. It isn't on the monorail loop and the transportation is tricky esp the boat. While it's a beautiful boat ride to the Magic Kingdom when the weather is good, it isn't fun in the rain...
  19. samsteele

    Raglan Road or Rose & Crown

    Raglan Road has a much larger menu, food quality superior and great atmosphere. When you check in at the podium for dinner, ask for a table in the main dining room with a view of the stage if you want to experience the music and dancing. If you want a quiet experience, then ask to be seated in a...
  20. samsteele

    YYZ Questions

    Does anyone remember when MCO security line used to have sniffer dogs in a corral in the middle of the lines and everyone had to file by the dogs slowly multiple times? They were beautiful labs when I did this. Not trying to freak anyone out or frighten as realistically haven't seen this for at...




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