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Another Epic outing to WDW! The good...

10:23am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

AKL is a fabulous resort! A destination on its own!

10:24am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Bus service was actually pretty good! The food options are outstanding. A lot of great vegetarian options (not a vegetarian - just need the fiber ;-)

10:26am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Graham Beck Brut 30$/btl at the shop- very nice bubbles; less expensive and exclusive to this resort I think.

10:27am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

The bad... the noseeums chowed down on me and I have massive welts on my legs. They have bug spray in the shop, but should have packed some deep-woods Off for these vermicious knids!

10:29am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

And had no fun on Remy b/c we were seated/smooshed with a single rider in back row. DH was in the middle behind a tall person with mouse ears. No room to wiggle to adjust view. Sent a comment through the app but I ain't paying for that again

10:32am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Still love Beak and Barrel!! Love via Napoli! Sunbrellas are essential in the heat, as is hydration. Superfood salad at Contempo Cafe was another great source of fiber! Sanaa Bread service and Jiko leftovers fed us for two additional meals ...

10:36am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Microwave at the quick service is a great help, for reheats. Brought our own K-cups and saved on coffee (not a huge Joffrey fan)

10:38am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Loved the F&G displays- especially where they label the flowers and greenery for my garden. I have to find Gaura when I get home!!

10:41am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Against my better judgement, booked MNSSHP in Aug. Mentally preparing myself for crowds, heat, and rain but couldn't resist!

11:07am by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Sounds fabulous!

12:30pm by AreWeThereYeti

We bring our own Kcups too! Buying half and half for $3 in the resort shop is way cheaper than $5/daily for 1 cup daily for me (plus others in family!).

12:52pm by Jennyhirsch

Also not a fan of smooshing people on Remy, and I am talking about being squished next to my own adult kids! Especially in sweaty summer. I think those cars were meant originally for 4 people, so it's a change I dont like.

12:54pm by Jennyhirsch

Great list! Looking at Beak and Barrel for Aug trip- any tips?

12:59pm by jenc45

Agree re the 3 to a row in remy. Go to Paris!

5:08pm by hodg

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Since they made it a 2D I can't ride Remy. It's like it's just a little out of focus or something.

20 min ago by popupcamper

My tip for Beak and Barrel: book twice to bookend a LL for PoC- shiver your timbers and head to tiki room for air con. Then maybe call it a great day in the MK, because damn, it's hot out here!

10 min ago by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

I asked to not have a single rider. Very uncomfortable all sweaty squished next to a stranger trying not to bump into them.

1 min ago by WendyMarie

"What's cookin'?" Spent the afternoon moving belongings again; dinner will be provided. Baked chicken, Cesar salad, a charcuterie board and fruit salad too. What are you having for dinner tonight?

5:05pm by TacMed

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We spent this gorgeous day spreading mulch, planting flowers and our vegetable garden. Decided to order Dominos for dinner. Drumsticks for dessert.

30 min ago by WendyMarie

Cheeseburgers and fries. Today was Costco day so my husband is in charge of dinner.

28 min ago by averiesmama210

Happy Hour at local taqueria. Watermelon margaritas, tacos, sopes and taquitos.

4 min ago by gmcc

In case anyone has missed it Manchester Nh will no longer have jet blue after July 8. Our August flight was effected. Sorry if this is repeated info.

2:43pm on 5/15/26 by Crazycatlady3

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Sorry about your flight, such an easy airport to fly from! Thanks for sharing.

2:48pm on 5/15/26 by PeculiarMademoiselle

My DS sent me that news last night. I was so sad to hear it. If you have to switch to Logan, TSA wait times are now posted (in real time) in the app.

3:02pm on 5/15/26 by PrincipalTinker

Thanks! I'm trying to book DS26 and his gf out of Manchester for next Feb. didn't like the JetBlue times anyway, but now I'm really hoping SWA releases good times and prices on 6/4!

4:39pm on 5/15/26 by evamarie320

I used the jet blue chat and my flight at Mco to Mht cost me 159 the comparable flight to Bos was 449$ they allowed me a one time curtesy change no charge.

4:54pm on 5/15/26 by Crazycatlady3

Southwest hasn't been convenient out of MHT for us in a long time. It's a shame! It's a great airport but was never priced competitively.

4:54pm on 5/15/26 by melcort10

For years I drove to MHT from PVD to fly direct SW even though I live a few miles from Logan. I think that stopped for me around 2020. @eva, will they drive to Logan?

5:10pm on 5/15/26 by PrincipalTinker

That was MHT or PVD....

5:10pm on 5/15/26 by PrincipalTinker

Logan is a 90 minute drive. They will if they have to. Manchester is only 45 minutes.

7:23pm on 5/15/26 by evamarie320

We've never flown Allegiant but they fly out of Portsmouth into Sanford.

11:43pm on 5/15/26 by Crazycatlady3

@eva, if they want to park at Logan during a vacation week, they should reserve at least 3 months in advance. My DS (western MA) found a car service was cheaper than parking. There are also cheaper off site lots.

9:01am by PrincipalTinker

Thanks @PT. Great info @crazy! I did not know Portsmouth had commercial flights. I knew Pease Air Force base was there.

2:15pm by evamarie320

@crazy, I just checked PSM and they also have Breeze flying to Orlando! My kids live 15 min from PSM!

2:18pm by evamarie320

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Just fair warning with Breeze, last I looked they don't fly to Florida every day so if something happens you could have to wait considerably for the next flight.

2:37pm by melcort10

Thanks @mel. That's what I found when I looked. Plus prices were outrageous. I'm seriously thinking they should drive here (six hours) and fly with us. Crazy.

4:52pm by evamarie320

They can do a park and ride out of Salem, NH or Woburn, MA for only $7 per day.

21 min ago by melcort10

So final day of the hodg mega 3 week trip. DH still just about talking to his parents- but is looking forward to being just us in Oct at DLR! Off the wish, parked at BLT as we have bags to collect. Last 3 hours in mk

12:58pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

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Have fun!

1:17pm on 5/15/26 by TheWalkingDad

Wow, you are go, go, going! Getting it all in. Cant believe it's been 3 weeks already. Did you like the Wish?

1:20pm on 5/15/26 by Jennyhirsch

3 weeks has gone fast! I've been enjoying your adventures.

1:29pm on 5/15/26 by WildernessPixie

I'm amazed at how quickly time flies, even when you are traveling with parents! It was fun following your journey

1:30pm on 5/15/26 by trishr.

It is scary how quick 3 weeks has flown by. Just glad we have California trip over my 60th & DH shld be running around more normally by then, amd springtime surprise next yr w likely destiny before. So yes we loved the wish

2:01pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Enjoy the final hours and have a safe and smooth return home.

2:27pm on 5/15/26 by gmcc

Got into MK after 11.30, got train for dfil, walk on under the sea, lunch at PH, iasw, WtP, thought about peoplemover but long line in the sun so called it a day, now on monorail back to BLT. So bye till next year!

2:37pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Don't be sad that it's over.....

2:39pm on 5/15/26 by Ali Ababwa

Safe travels!

3:01pm on 5/15/26 by njhyndman

Nothing like a DLR trip on the books to get over leaving WDW/DCL!

3:11pm on 5/15/26 by KLuck

Those 3 weeks have flown by! Glad you've had such a great trip p. Lovely to have DLR trip to look forward to. Safe travels

3:29pm on 5/15/26 by act72

Sitting on the plane at mco. Sadly virgin still uses term a but we had priority due to DH & dmil walking issues so are settled out of the chaos. Haven't been doing shenkel this time- whole of Epic & whole of cruise were new so I'd be at 100s

6:19pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

But a few thoughts- we loved epic but it was easy as we had 3 nights with early access thru Helios. That meant we cld spread RD priorities. A few key rides have crazy waits, rest stays manageable- so it's fine over a few days.

6:21pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Good at epic side was great- the QS were really well themed & food good. Blue dragon & bar Helios both very special. UOR was way better looking after DH with his mobility issues- every ride took us easy access routes & took & returned cane.

6:23pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

That shld say food at Epic...

6:23pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Wdw largely expected DH to keep cane on rides- even at tron they were surprised & did not return it well. There are less rides w steps in lines- on tianas they were helpful & took us to board at exit.

6:26pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Crazy it's already time to go home!

6:27pm on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

Chef Mickey bfast buffet they tried to sit us far from buffet up a few steps- I'm no! 1st time we've seen spilled popcorn left lying around thru parks- no CMs to clear up as soon as anything dropped. Did not see this at UOR.

6:28pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Monorail CMs were good helping DH to a seat at busy times like end of night. Buses a free for all- people mostly offered seats but difficult on a full bus. We waited for next a few times-but then he had to stand to wait.

6:30pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Overall the CMs were still as great as ever tho. Just think they're more stretched than before. Loved BLT w the refurb other than the lack of storage as I said as we arrived- just don't get why it wasn't considered. Great the pool opened before arrival

6:33pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

No problem leaving extra bags w BLT bell services while off on cruise- easy to drop & collect. Way better than PBH bell services which was always too busy to cope w demand.

6:34pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

@hodg, we've definitely commented how much cleaner Uni is than WDW. The bathrooms were very much better.

6:35pm on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

Dessert party seats/treats was great for us w DH & dmil- they wldve struggled out in garden & def not out in the crowd. Had front row but you really don't see the projections well so will go back to pre/post party when DH is fit again.

6:36pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Wdw bathrooms were only an on issue later in the day & at the ones you know would get busy - again down to staffing level I'm sure, saw CMs less often in the bathrooms this trip.

6:38pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

LLMP- nothing to do except make the best of it, but not a fan- did so much better booking G+. And the tiers limit advantage hugely esp at EP. Very few drops now- did get a random later remy that then we had to cancel. Didn't get for AK & didn't miss it.

6:40pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Real world will hit hard on Monday- so lucky to have been able to have 3 weeks here. Sure it'll be in-laws last visit for both cost & effort-was hard work having them along but grateful to have them able to come.

6:42pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Possibly linked to previous but we got thru an awful lot more cocktails this trip... and a few bottles of fizz on hotel or ship balcony :-)

6:43pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Thank you all for the advice & for following along!

6:43pm on 5/15/26 by hodg

Safe travels! It's been so fun hearing about your adventures. I really can't believe 3 weeks flew by so quickly.

9:38pm on 5/15/26 by WendyMarie

It's been wonderful following along with this! And I admire the family harmony (and the fizz). Well done!

9:40pm on 5/15/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Can't believe it's been 3 weeks! It's been so fun to follow along. Safe travels

10:24pm on 5/15/26 by youcanfly

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Wow that 3 weeks went quickly. Sounds like you had a great holiday. Welcome back to the UK. It's 4 degrees outside at the moment. Been great following along.

2:56am by tiggertypooh

Surviving re entry by looking thru trip ohotos. Made dfil watch luminous & HEA on YouTube to try to persuade him luminous is not best. Had the bottle of tattinger we brought home-not the same as sitting on BLT or wish balcony with it tho.

5:12pm by hodg

So fun to follow along. And to echo others 3 weeks went by in a blink.

38 min ago by snelvis

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4:50pm by JJT (staff)

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4:50pm by JJT (staff)

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4:50pm by JJT (staff)

Sfl, thanks for posting these!

4:55pm by RememberWhen

Following. Thank you, @JJT!

41 min ago by missWishes

204 days until FotH. Good morning and TGIF Liner friends!

4:54am by TacMed

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Not always here daily but 216 days. Happy Saturday

2:42pm by snelvis

9. Last workday for teachers yesterday...bring on summer!

3:52pm by cindyjham

15 to dl, 181 to uni and 776 to my 60th at wdw. I'm sure we will have a trip or two before the birthday but those are the ones that are planned.

42 min ago by twinmom2002

Do you ever have a totally awesome idea for a MNSSHP costume that you don't want to share... but really really want to? :-)

1:55pm by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

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How we are going to execute this sans the polyester for August in Orlando is a mystery , LOL!

2:00pm by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Love both! And that's also our problem each MNSSHP, the sweltering heat!

2:27pm by youcanfly

DH has been as hulk in full green body paint, amd hercules in little skirt- we were setting up to get family photo w castle & turned round to find him posing solo.

5:06pm by hodg

dunno if anyone cares but we made an insta account for keeping track of all the silly stuff my family says at disney https://www.instagram.com/dumbstuffdisney?igsh=eGprbWV2N3I3aXl5&utm_source=qr follow along if youd like lol

9:59pm on 5/15/26 by cammc

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@pop the notebook is AWESOME lol

1:48pm by cammc

Ala Sam Eagle - "We are all, weirdos"

3:59pm by cobia

4:51pm by JJT (staff)

Just 19 days til the cruise and 9 days until the Disney/Universal/seaworld trip

4:22pm by WorldTraveler34

Recently there was a discussion about Geo82 and booking to watch fireworks. I was able to get 7:35 but wondering if that will be too early if fireworks are at 9.

1:59pm by youcanfly

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Yeah, not booking the "extra" seating so that's why I was wondering about my time. I've been multiple times during the day but after reading that post I wanted to try and time it.

2:48pm by youcanfly

That's what I was hoping @snow. Thanks!

2:49pm by youcanfly

You can stay as long as you want. Seats at the bar give you a decent view of the fireworks. Window tables are used for the FW package but if they aren't sold, parties will be seated there.

3:27pm by Elaine5715

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