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  1. grumpytx

    ANNUAL PASSES ARE BACK!!!

    After several attempts I finally was able to purchase an Annual Pass online. That being said I was in a "Virtual" wait queue with a wait in excess of 30 minutes. Then all of a sudden screen change and it asks for information. After that it was pretty much like any other online purchase. If...
  2. grumpytx

    ANNUAL PASSES ARE BACK!!!

    Called DVC Member Services twice now, same result. Go through the prompts to purchase only to hear "We are experiencing high call volume, please call back later" then disconnected.
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    ANNUAL PASSES ARE BACK!!!

    After 1 hour 24 minutes I talked with a Cast Member and was told, "call DVC Member Services after 9 am ...".
  4. grumpytx

    Recent experience with Budget Rental Car

    Overall, I've had a good experience with them. The best I can remember I ended up with a Camry the last 2 times. Clean, newer and really no problems. The worst part was the wait at the counter and it wasn't that bad. I too rented through Costco, best price, with no issues.
  5. grumpytx

    AP Only Info Thread Reservation System /Extensions / Refunds

    Unable to access the system to schedule a trip in December, as previous poster stated "no park availability". Still unable to contact via phone.
  6. grumpytx

    Booked our 1st Alaska cruise

    Also Congrats! We just returned from our 1st Alaskan cruise (Aug 12-19), our 5th on Disney, and it was great! We arrived 2 days early in Vancouver BC and explored the city a little. BTW, the area near Canada Place was very walkable and we enjoyed it. We took a taxi directly from YVR to the port...
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    “Updated” MDE app being a pain for anyone else?

    Appears problem is with 5.1.0, older 5.0.1 is working ok. Wonder how long it will take to fix?
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    Pop Century Room Renovations

    I had also booked a preferred room and yes it is different from a preferred pool view. We were told by the Cast Member at the front desk that a preferred room "is a room within a short walking distance to the check in/dining area and it has nothing to do with a view."
  9. grumpytx

    Does anyone LOVE Pop?

    Just got back from Pop Century. The renovated rooms are nice!
  10. grumpytx

    Pop Century Room Renovations

    Just returned from Pop Century after 5 night visit. We were pleased with the renovated room, beds were comfortable and the ability to store suitcases under the bed is great (similar to set up on Disney Cruise Line). It appeared we were the first to stay in the room. Now the "spoiler alert", it...
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    Magical Express 3 hours or 4 hours

    Just returned from WDW yesterday, 4/14/2018. We were picked up 3 hours before our departure, 2pm for 5pm departure. We have TSA precheck and breezed through the security line around 3 with only about 5 to 6 people deep on a Saturday which I thought was great. Be aware, it appears they are...
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    Transportation from Resort to Cruise

    I've used the DCL transportation and have also rented a car. Having said that, I prefer the DCL transportation over renting a car merely for convenience especially if doing back to WDW. Not that renting a car was that terrible it's just having to catch a shuttle to the rental car location...
  13. grumpytx

    Online Check In?

    We did the online check in and lets just say room wasn't ready and they still sent us to the front desk.
  14. grumpytx

    Old Key West!

    We recently stayed there, May 2017, prior to a Disney Cruise and were pleased. Having stayed at other DVC studios I will state that having the 2 queen beds over a pullout was a major plus for 3 people. We were satisfied with the QS and dining as we didn't spend too much time at the resort...
  15. grumpytx

    Disney bus pickup time?

    I agree, 3 hours prior is the norm. Even on a "redeye" with a 5:30am departure it's 3 hours, yes even then.
  16. grumpytx

    Thrifty Car rental

    Rented from Dollar several times. Just got back from WDW earlier this month and rented from Dollar with easy pickup and drop off.
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    Staying on property... to get a rental car or not.

    We have been multiple times, rented a car on a couple of those trips and driven a couple of trips. Having said that I will say it's definitely a personal choice. I have been able to snag some really good rental prices in the past. I will say that the most of the time the car did stay parked...
  18. grumpytx

    How to get from WDW Resort to US Resort - No rental vehicle

    Have you thought about contacting Mears? They seem to have vans(shuttles) available and I bet you're not the first to request this. You can ask the Concierge at the resort for the info.
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    How bad is Dollar at MCO these days?

    We were there last May with a Thursday pickup and had no issues. Last couple of times at MCO it's been uneventful.
  20. grumpytx

    Transfer & Car Rental Advice

    Look at Dollar they offer city specials and sometimes they are pretty reasonable.




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