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    April 2018 Car Rental Watch

    Best rate I previously found on a large SUV/minivan was $398 (all in) for a weekly rate for a premium SUV (Chevy Suburban) via dollar. Friday 4/13 through Thursday 4/19. Used a 10% code listed on mousesavers. I think the smaller SUV were in the $350 range. Just found that Dollar has a...
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    When to check in? Why check in early?

    We are arriving in Orlando late the night before our MYW package reservation at BCV starts thanks to a sudden drop in airfare. We'll be staying off-site for that night and then heading to either a park or the resort in the morning. Figured I would do advance check-in. With the package and online...
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    MCO airport hotel Suggestions

    I've read several reviews about very thin walls at the Embassy Suites at the Airport and noise from neighbors and a lobby fountain. Anyone else experience issues with noise here? We're getting into Orlando late at night and looking to stay at the airport (or a nearby inexpensive 1br suite hotel)...
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    May 2018 AP Rates

    Yes, was trying for an AP rate that straddles the two time periods in April at BCV for a 1br. All they had was a BCV studio, or a 1br at BWV. I think the discount for BWV was 15%. Stuck with my 10% sun and fun at BCV.
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    AP questions and assistance

    So I'm doing the math and trying to sort out whether an AP will help for our upcoming April trip for a family of 4 (all adult aged). We are traveling 4/13-19 which would split current and upcoming AP discount periods. But if I understand the expiration dates, the discount through 4/14 expires...
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    Booked at Wilderness Lodge, thinking of switching to Beach Club

    The only time I'd choose WL over BC is during Christmas. While YC/BC is beautifully decorated, WL is just stunning during the holidays. WL is a great location for the MK if that is your primary park destination. But if you're visiting all parks and other parts of WDW, then BC is a great place...
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    Best 1BR suite option?

    We chose not to stay at that older Residence Inn at the last minute after reading quite a few negative online reviews. I tend to ignore the random slams of properties, but that one had more than I felt comfortable ignoring. The penthouse seemed ideal for us though. It probably would have been...
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    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    We've stayed at both and really you can't go wrong. YC is my #2 after GF. I used to be picky on views, but have gotten over it at WDW. Hawaii, yes. Disney, meh. The main advantage of the YC with a view over BC is having a full balcony. Nothing worse than having a great view and no balcony...
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    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    I seem to recall fitting a twin airbed into the living room of a 1BR at BCV (with the sofabed open) during a visit back in 2015 before the refurb. We are a party of 4 with 2 teenage boys not keen on sharing the sofabed. Anyone use an airbed recently in a 1br at BCV?
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    Best 1BR suite option?

    Well, six months late, but figured I'd at least post a quick report back. We stayed at the Hyatt House at the ACC and had a pleasant enough stay. We originally had a 1BR suite facing Harbor Blvd, high floor, fireworks view supposedly. Was very noisy in the AM, and we quickly switched to a...
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    (2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

    Ok, well that settles it. Worth the $2k difference!!!:banana:
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    (2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

    That's unfortunate. Sure, there are great desserts at the Grill, but some days just need some soft serve. Sadly, could be a factor (aside from the $$$ difference) in choosing BCV over VGF. Then again, can just hop on the monorail to get soft serve elsewhere. . . sigh. Does the Poly have soft...
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    April 2018 Discount Watch

    BWV seems to be a decent deal with about 20% off room rates for a 1BR. BCV is 10%. Really need to get educated on renting points. . .
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    April 2018 Discount Watch

    Yeah, discounts about the same as last promo. Our days overlapped the offers. Saved about $200 more on a $6800 trip. Better than nothing but still not great discounts. Bummer. But of course, we'll go. That's what they're counting on...
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    (2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

    Does Gasparilla Grill still have a soft serve ice cream machine? Doesn't seem to be included on recent menus that I've found. . .
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    •The Official COPPER CREEK VILLAS & CABINS Owners & Lovers Group•

    Apologize for a duplicate post to one on the WL thread, but thought I might get a quicker answer here. Has anyone used an airbed in addition to the sofabed (opened) in a 1BR? We're a party of 4, traveling with two teenage boys that are not keen on sharing the sofabed. We've used an airbed at...
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    Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE Information & Questions

    Has anyone used an airbed in addition to the fold out sofa in a 1BR at Copper Creek? We (party of 4) are travelling with two teenage boys who aren't really keen on sharing that fold out and a week on the sofa cushions won't really be ideal. We have used an airbed at the old Villas at WL, BCV...
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    Best 1BR suite option?

    The two bathrooms is definitely an upside and having a decent bed for our teen rather than a sofabed is also a plus. but as you said, waking and falling back asleep is a big issue. Can be an issue at any hotel. but hoping to minimize the risk. We don't plan to be in the room much other than...
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    Best 1BR suite option?

    So our family of 3 is heading out west and ending our trip with a few days at DL. We're used to finding a nice DVC 1BR villa at WDW (not DVC members), and now have to sort out something among the dozens of hotels within walking distance of the park. I've narrowed it down to 3 options, all...
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    Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

    We're beginning to plan our next visit to WDW, this time in a 1BR at Bay Lake Tower. Our previous stay was a 1BR at the Beach Club Villas in April. Four of us (our 13 yo son and his best friend and my wife and I) really enjoyed the week at the BCV. While we had concerns about the décor based...




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