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07-14-2009, 11:34 AM
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Things to Do Wish List - updated 5/7/10
UPDATED AFTER TRIP
I have a Wish List of things to do. Obviously, I can't do all of it. Or maybe I can, I don't know.  In any case, it's definitely going to be a bit more difficult to do things, since I'm staying off-site. No EMH. No ADRs. Unless things change, which it might, being almost 5 months away. Here's the Wish List:  Candlelight Processional, Epcot  Keys to the Kingdom tour, Magic Kingdom Tour the deluxe Disney hotels Segway Natur by Design tour, Epcot Animal Kingdom, Night Hours (Disney hotel stay only, so that is gone for now) Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (D23)Spectromagic, Magic Kingdom Parks: Backlot Tour, HS Hall of Presidents, MK Riverboat, MK (sorta)Tom Sawyer Island, MK American Experience, Epcot Jungle Parade, AK I never managed to do these! Outside of Disney, I would like to see Leu Gardens. In Tampa, I would like to visit Big Cat Rescue. I also want to attempt more Rope Drops, but it would have to be on non-EMH days since I will not be staying on-site. Boo-Hooooooo!!! UPDATE AFTER TRIP: so, I really did make some headway into my to-do list. YAY!! 
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07-15-2009, 12:21 PM
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Just Keep Swimming.
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I'm in. Love the wish list idea!
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07-16-2009, 08:40 AM
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It's a great way to obsess more about the trip!  There's a things to do wish list and the dining wish list. The dining wish list might be out for me, since (I assume?), I can't make ADRs being offsite. Hmmm.....however, I have to figure out living arrangements first. 
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07-16-2009, 08:44 AM
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Where to Stay? Hmm....
Unfortunately, I am not staying on-property.
 However, the bright side is that I can stay in any of the Westgate Properties as an exchange; did I mention for free?  Is anyone familiar with these properties? I'm going to swing over to the Orlando hotels thread and other places to read up as well. My trip does revolve hanging in the Disney parks for the most part (duh!). I don't want to be too far from the action. The properties: 1. Westgate Blue Tree 2. Westgate Lakes Resort 3. Westgate Leisure Resort 4. Westgate Palace 5. Westgate Towers
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07-16-2009, 08:59 AM
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The Dining Wish List - updated 5/7/10
I know this is out, since I'm staying off-site and ADRs will be impossible, but it doesn't stop me from wishing, right?
 Though, I'm reserving the wish list, only for things I have not experienced. Dining Wish List: Cinderella's Royal Table Tea at the Grand Floridian Crystal Palace Teppan Edo For Counter Service: Columbia Harbour House Starring Rolls I'm sure I'll be updating this as time goes by.... UPDATED: 5/7/10, this trip, I did get to go to a couple of the dining to-do places.
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07-16-2009, 05:53 PM
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Just Keep Swimming.
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We stayed at Westgate Lakes in August for a few days. Our friend has a time share there and it was really nice. The grounds were really nice as was the pool. They even had free breakfasts on weekends. I def recommend it. If you have any questions please ask! I think I have pics in my TR from last August too.
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07-18-2009, 09:24 AM
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Hey Kat! Oh, cool. How easy was getting to Disney from the Lakes? I don't really us the pool. I don't know how to swim overly well and there's no way I'm getting in a bathing suit.  I'll check out your TR from August o check it out.
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07-18-2009, 09:28 AM
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I did a tour of Westgate Lakes about 10 years ago. It was REALLY nice then. My BF at the time bought into them, but we split up a few months later, so I never got to stay there. It was really close too.
You can make ADR's when staying offsite. Anyone can make an ADR. You just don;t get the 90 days +10. It's just 90 days prior to the date.
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07-18-2009, 09:56 AM
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Westgate Lakes has almost equal amounts of bad reviews and good reviews; it swings one way or the other. Nothing middle. It makes me think that the are one resort that treats their timeshare owners and rentals completely differently. If I could figure which property is most drive-convinent to Disney, then I would go with that. Hmm...gotta see google earth will do the job.
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07-20-2009, 09:13 AM
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Hello there, I am here at your PTR!
I did want to ask you; how was your solo trip? It's something I have considered doing, maybe next fall if there is free dining again or another awesome 4/3 deal comes out. I've wanted to go before solo, but have been hesitant. How was it? I'm interested to hear your thoughts. Less than 5 months to go before your trip!
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07-20-2009, 09:31 AM
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 My solo trip was great. I have a link in my sig. It was nice to do what you want and not have to consult with other people on plans, rides, meals...so relaxing. I didn't have to grumpy or half-awake or whining. It was such a difference from my solo trip to the trip I took in May with my brother and niece. My TRs will tell the story.  This next time is a sort-of solo as well. That side, it is nice to have some company, so a mixture of solo time and company time, is a good vacation. I think there is free dining every fall? I imagine making reservations is a little on the difficult side then as well. I wouldn't mind seeing a spreadsheet on that since the rooms cannot be discounted with free dining. I have never been on the dining plan, so I don't know what it saves. According to my March solo s/sheet, I spent approx $230 on dining and I think the CS dining plan would have cost me $200, but the $230 also includes 3 TS meals, so I would not have saved. The 4/3 deal really did save quite a bit of monies. I would go solo again on-property if they offer it, but I think that was a one-tme only deal.
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07-20-2009, 02:09 PM
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Aeroplane tickets
The next big thing is the searching of the airfare.
I'm a frequent flier of Continental and, more often than not, they seem to have the best deals pretty much going anywhere. This is probably because Newark International is one of their hubs. So far, a flight out on 4th/5th to Orlando and returning on 13th from Tampa is running $228. Same goes for R/T Orlando. This is a good price, but it can be a bit better, so I'll wait before I buy. I think the lowest I ever had it was $170. Of course, I may ask for early Christmas presents of Continental gift certificates. Of course, I can use miles. But, I always feel that I should use miles on expensive tickets and not ones that can be potentially under $200. I wish I can buy park tickets with miles!  Of course, I'm also still fighting with myself to stay on-site.
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07-20-2009, 05:52 PM
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07-20-2009, 06:30 PM
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Keeping myself entertained....
Here's some pics from my NYC outing to watch Rob Thomas on WPLJ's (NY radio) "Late Show" gig. They broadcasted his mini-concert live.
I have a few videos on my YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/mymuse18        
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I will have to do that as well this year since I will loose the week if I don't hence, the title "Very Mostly-Merry" (edit: I took this out, since I should be grateful to be going & I added more days..so it's all Merry). I much rather stay on-site (edit: now staying on-site for a weekend for D23's Magic & Merriment!), but, hey, I'm going back to Disney, so I gotta see the positive right? 
Christmas! It's my favorite time of year, especially Christmas carols and decoration. The rare up-side to this is that, I've seen pretty much everything Christmas related outside of Disney. So, this trip, will be my FIRST all Disney, all the time Christmas celebration!! 
We are doing some tours and dining together. 
