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  1. FrancoFun

    Na'vi river journey was disappointing

    Count me right there with you! We did one day at AK in July, and chose River Journey instead of FOP. No, it isn't very long, but it wound up being longer than I though after reading all of the "it's so short" posts here. We found it very visually appealing, and the luminescent effects are...
  2. FrancoFun

    What's the Downside of DDP?

    I am a member of a POR group on FB, and someone posted that they are leaving tomorrow and have 100 snack credits left. Now, they are from the UK and get the QSDP in all of the packages they book, apparently. But that is a LOT of unused credits.
  3. FrancoFun

    DH hates Buffets but I want a character meal for us

    What about Garden Grill? It is a character meal, but is served AYCE at the table. They bring you skillets with food, so no one else is touching it but you. And if you let them know about the allergy, there should not be any risk of cross-contamination because they are bringing it out from the...
  4. FrancoFun

    A Meal So Good You Had It Twice?

    Quick service: Satu'li Canteen. I could have one of their bowls every day and not get tired. My favourite combo is beef, potato hash and chimichurri sauce. Table service: This is hard, but I would definitely go back for breakfast at Boma, and supper at 'Ohana and TeppanEdo. Snack: Dole whip float.
  5. FrancoFun

    Disney's PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE RESORT Information & Questions

    I was a little further away from POFQ than the Royal Rooms (in Magnolia Bend) and it was about 10 minutes to POFQ, maybe 12 to the main building?
  6. FrancoFun

    Jawa in DHS still around? UPDATE: July 29th - Last Day for Jawas in Launch Bay

    We were there last week and DS had great interaction with them. He tried to trade, and they really liked the bracelet he had brought, but their bags were empty so they wouldn't take his item.
  7. FrancoFun

    What to do after the parks close?

    At 10pm close, we just went back to the resort for a quick shower and then bed. When we left the parks before close (say, 8 or 9pm) we would have a swim in the pool before getting ready for bed. We didn't take afternoon breaks outside of the parks, so by 10pm we were more than ready to be...
  8. FrancoFun

    not sure if this is the correct board - Magic Bands - pros / cons of putting credit card on it

    We assigned a credit card to our Magic Bands for our trip, and gave DS 10 charging privileges as well. It was super convenient for him to be able to buy pins for trading independently. I loved not having to dig out cash or a credit card every time we wanted to purchase something (we did have...
  9. FrancoFun

    How much do you budget?

    Yes, when I say "budget" I mean I look at what we want to eat and then set that money aside. I was pretty good at it too! Within $5 of my estimate on our trip. It's not so much about what we "can" spend as what we need to know we will spend so it is not a surprise when we are there.
  10. FrancoFun

    Mission Space opening Aug 13!

    Either way, shorter/younger kids can now ride, no? Which is why I am wondering if it will have a significantly different "feel."
  11. FrancoFun

    Tell me about Boma Breakfast

    Definitely worth doing! We were there last week and had a great experience. Yes, there are "regular" breakfast items like eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, bagels, etc. There was a carving station with ham and corned beef, and a build-your-own omelet station. Then there are more exotic choices...
  12. FrancoFun

    Mission Space opening Aug 13!

    I wonder, since they have lowered the height restriction, if the Green version will be milder now. Yes, I am someone who got nauseous on the Green side.
  13. FrancoFun

    Summer: The new low season?

    Depending on when you went in October, is it possible you were dealing with families who had taken time to travel around Canadian Thanksgiving?
  14. FrancoFun

    Is Polite Pig a quick service

    It is quick service. I, personally, was not impressed by the food. I liked their meats and sauces, but none of the sides were notable. I wouldn't return.
  15. FrancoFun

    How much do you budget?

    We just got back from 6 nights, staying onsite at WDW. For myself, my spouse and our 10yo, we averaged about $150 a day for food. Actually, we had made a budget for food and ended up being within $4 of what I had estimated! This included some breakfasts in the room, but also included places...
  16. FrancoFun

    Summer: The new low season?

    We were at WDW last week. We're from Canada (Toronto area) and so we're not really used to the heat, and even we did not find it unbearable. The only day that I found super warm was Animal Kingdom, but with a misting fan and a CamelBak to keep hydrated, we managed. I know many people like to...
  17. FrancoFun

    POR vs POFQ

    We stayed at POR for the first time last week, and loved it. Loved the quiet pools (we didn't go to the main pool ones), loved the space in the food court, loved the theming and grounds. One evening we walked along the water to POR to see the resort and get beignets. Just by that one...
  18. FrancoFun

    Fun Non-Character Dining for 5 Year Old

    We did Teppan Edo this week, and were seated with another family. All of the kids (ranging in age from 3 to 10) loved the food and the show. I definitely recommend it.
  19. FrancoFun

    Summer Guest Attendance Down? CM Hours Cut

    We also just came back from a trip (5 days in the parks) and felt the same. We personally didn't find HS, AK, or Epcot crowded at all. Magic Kingdom did feel crowded, though. I was able to get 4th and 5th FastPasses that day to help with our touring. Getting out of the park at the end of the...
  20. FrancoFun

    Do you use a fanny pack in the parks?

    I don't carry a fanny pack because it doesn't hold enough for my family's style of touring the parks. We have a very lightweight 18L pack from REI that we use to pack a platypus water bag, snacks, ponchos, ID, flip-flops, antibacterial wipes, etc. I might be able to get away with a fanny pack if...




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