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    Buy your own Haunted Mansion?

    In December (2023) on my way from Atlanta to Dollywood I drove into that area to see the house. It's in a gated community with a guard gate. Understandably he did not let me drive in.
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    Vegan looking for best hotel options for a stay at Universal

    Sapphire Falls will work for you. Even when the online menu doesn't list vegan all the hotel restaurants and snackbars will be glad to accommodate your needs.
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    Redoing a disappointing character interaction?

    It is quite likely to be the same person. But, yes, it's worth revisiting the character again. Perhaps someone in your group could point out the outfit to the character; "Pooh, what do you think of this cute outfit?"
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    What can you see from your work office window?

    Tonight and tomorrow I can see the Academy Awards show from my window
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    how far by yourself would your parents allow you to travel growing up?

    At age 11 my sister - age 8 - and I traveled from California to Florida by plane to visit family. From about age 9 my friends and I would ride our bikes about 5 miles to a park that had a stream where we would catch frogs and collect tadpoles.
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    Is the heat of September worth the smaller crowds?

    You are right to be concerned. It's STUPID hot in early September. And hard rain, too. The lower crowds almost make up for it, but it's getting busier and busier in September.
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    Whatever happened to cheap fast food items?

    Thanks you for this. Did you see this? https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/09/28/california-increases-minimum-wage-protections-for-fast-food-workers/
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    Whatever happened to cheap fast food items?

    Here in California minimum wage for fast food workers is $20/hr. That means a 17 year old on their very first job is working 20 hours a week is earning $400 per week. When there was a Dollar Menu at McDonald's the minimum wage was quite a bit less. It's economics. In areas where the minimum...
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    What's new at DW?

    Yep, the Moana thing finally happened. There's a new coaster in both MK and EPCOT since 2020. The entryway to EPCOT has changed as has the World Showcase area. New fireworks shows. No more FastPass - it's now Genie+ Where are you going to stay?
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    Disney's POP CENTURY RESORT Information & Questions

    Yes. More people line up to make rope drop because the ropedroppers want to be on the Skyliner the moment it starts running. No one getting in the Skyliner line 15 minutes before park open will make rope drop. With this additional information a trip on the Skyliner to arrive at your first ride...
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    Disney's POP CENTURY RESORT Information & Questions

    The range is pretty big because there are many factors. You asked about the busy time. First thing in the morning 90 is more typical - the line at Caribbean Beach alone can be 30 minutes. And time of year also makes a difference. You didn't mention if you are going during a peak period or a...
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    Frozen spiked coffee at Norway or Kat’s spiked cold brew in HS

    Are you asking because you can only get one? Then Viking. But both are good. Try one (or three) of each.
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    Disney's POP CENTURY RESORT Information & Questions

    The trip from POP to Caribbean Beach is about 5 minutes. Then to EPCOT is 12 minutes. To HS is 5 minutes. The typical duration to get to EP or HS via the Skyliner depends on the line. And there is can be a line for the EP Skyliner at the change-over point. Typically at the early morning rush...
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    Oscar Nominations

    I agree with you. Ten "Best Picture" nominees is a money grab. Not merit, not the "best" picture, just a response to the criticism from producers and studios that the Academy usually nominates "important" movies that people don't pay to see. So now the Academy adds five films that are more...
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    if you were still driving your first ever car now what car would you have?

    I am still driving the first car I ever bought. A 1964 Thunderbird. Got it for $800 in 1978
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    Oscar Nominations

    I hate that they continue to nominate 10 movies in this category.
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    Alec Baldwin shoots/kills cinematographer and injured director after firing a "prop gun".

    I have been an armorer on on several movie/TV sets. It is normal for an actor to point a gun at the camera. But ONLY when all the safety precautions have been met. The gun handed to Baldwin (from everything I've read) was called "cold" so he had every expectation that it was unloaded and safe...
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    50's Prime Time

    Very much worth it. Food isn't top-of-line great, but it's good. Try the "Sampling of Mom's Favorite Recipes" for a taste of all the best foods. And the Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake.
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    Stuck in the elevator at the Yacht Club Resort!!!!

    Don't leave us hanging! What happened?
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    MCO Hyatt

    They will hold the room. But it sure won't hurt (and maybe give you a little peace-of-mind) to call if your flight is delayed by more than an hour. I stayed there once - I really liked it.
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