KristenB17
Earning My Ears
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- Sep 23, 2015
Think it's best to say there are good and bad tips.
But really what works for some people, may not work for others.
But really what works for some people, may not work for others.
We've also used the cheap ones for rides...and then, after riding have gone to the line of people waiting to see if anyone needs a poncho and passed it on to them. It's very much appreciated every time we've done that.I do like the dollar store ponchos for water rides- splash and kali. I really hate my clothes being wet. So we ride a few times then toss them. But for a big rain, dollar store ponchos don't cut it.
We are in the same boat. We are going to do a split stay on our next trip and will have the dining plan for two nights, but find it easy to maximize the value that way. Some people find it more convenient than paying OOP, but I don't. That is part of the fun of Disney though, so many different ways to do things and very few are "wrong."Something I've never understood is purchasing the dining plan. It rarely seems to be a money saver for most folks. I've read posts where people say they want to be able to order whatever they want and not worry about the cost, but from my understanding, you'd have to order the most expensive thing on the menu to break even. It also doesn't match my eating style very well (I eat very lightly for breakfast, sometimes split meals with my travel companion, don't eat dessert at each meal, often would order an appetizer instead of an entree at dinner, don't always want a full meal when it's hot out, etc,). Plus you have to prepay for it as part of a package. It sure doesn't work for me! Maybe if I got free dining, but I sure wouldn't pay for it!
I find it really interesting how many different opinions there are about the exact same thing!
Something I've never understood is purchasing the dining plan. It rarely seems to be a money saver for most folks. I've read posts where people say they want to be able to order whatever they want and not worry about the cost, but from my understanding, you'd have to order the most expensive thing on the menu to break even. It also doesn't match my eating style very well (I eat very lightly for breakfast, sometimes split meals with my travel companion, don't eat dessert at each meal, often would order an appetizer instead of an entree at dinner, don't always want a full meal when it's hot out, etc,). Plus you have to prepay for it as part of a package. It sure doesn't work for me! Maybe if I got free dining, but I sure wouldn't pay for it!
I find it really interesting how many different opinions there are about the exact same thing!
Something I've never understood is purchasing the dining plan. It rarely seems to be a money saver for most folks. I've read posts where people say they want to be able to order whatever they want and not worry about the cost, but from my understanding, you'd have to order the most expensive thing on the menu to break even. It also doesn't match my eating style very well (I eat very lightly for breakfast, sometimes split meals with my travel companion, don't eat dessert at each meal, often would order an appetizer instead of an entree at dinner, don't always want a full meal when it's hot out, etc,). Plus you have to prepay for it as part of a package. It sure doesn't work for me! Maybe if I got free dining, but I sure wouldn't pay for it!
I find it really interesting how many different opinions there are about the exact same thing!
we only buy the number of days we will enter the park,and the other days are our relaxing days...so no wasted money there- I prefer it that way over every day in a park..... it's just too tiring. for an 8 night visit we might go in the park 4-5 days.(and that's a lot for us on our upcoming trip)
You do know that when you ask for water at a quick service restaurant, it isn't "tap water," right?I agree with the purchasing of water bottles. I don't like the taste of Florida tap water to begin with and some people like myself in this world have the money to pay $3 per bottle and want to because of the convenience. I won't apologize for that. Plus, those who feel it's worth it to ask for tap water can continue to do so, so everyone is happy.
You do know that when you ask for water at a quick service restaurant, it isn't "tap water," right?
I can't stand the smell (or flavor) of Orlando water. I hate to even brush my teeth with it.
But there is no smell or Orlando flavor in water from the soda machine.
What I do is to carry a bottle from my room. Then refill it from Quick Service.No, I had no idea. My apologies. Regardless, I still prefer the taste and convenience of water bottles.
No, I had no idea. My apologies. Regardless, I still prefer the taste and convenience of water bottles.
What I do is to carry a bottle from my room. Then refill it from Quick Service.
But I have a scooter with a cup holder, so I don't have to carry it around.
You do know that when you ask for water at a quick service restaurant, it isn't "tap water," right?
I can't stand the smell (or flavor) of Orlando water. I hate to even brush my teeth with it.
But there is no smell or Orlando flavor in water from the soda machine.
I'm wondering if Lyft is going to get in on this action and allow non-Minnie Van drivers/cars to serve the area.
I use the Ice Water to fill my Brita bottle.
Nope, no issues at all. We’ve done that for our last 4 trips. We get carabiners and hook them to our bags so our hands are free.No problems going through security with a Brita water bottle?? Going in June/July and this sounds like something we should do!
Unless something changes, Disney doesn't have a problem with food or beverages. (Except alcohol.)No problems going through security with a Brita water bottle?? Going in June/July and this sounds like something we should do!
Something I've never understood is purchasing the dining plan. It rarely seems to be a money saver for most folks. I've read posts where people say they want to be able to order whatever they want and not worry about the cost, but from my understanding, you'd have to order the most expensive thing on the menu to break even. It also doesn't match my eating style very well (I eat very lightly for breakfast, sometimes split meals with my travel companion, don't eat dessert at each meal, often would order an appetizer instead of an entree at dinner, don't always want a full meal when it's hot out, etc,). Plus you have to prepay for it as part of a package. It sure doesn't work for me! Maybe if I got free dining, but I sure wouldn't pay for it!
I find it really interesting how many different opinions there are about the exact same thing!
Something I've never understood is purchasing the dining plan. It rarely seems to be a money saver for most folks.
I find it really interesting how many different opinions there are about the exact same thing!