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    Tampa ??

    Thanks for the suggestions so far. Especially about the parking. Please keep the ideas coming!
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    Tampa ??

    I will be coming from Chicago with 6 other guys to watch the Blackhawks play the Lightning. Can you please recommend some places to go eat/drink before the game at the St. Pete Times Forum. It doesn't need to be right next to the stadium but nothing too far away. Glenn
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    Cocoa vs Clearwater beach

    We have been taking a side trip to Clearwater for the past 5 years. Prefer the warm Gulf water and white sand beaches.
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    Things to do in Nashville?????

    Family trip to Nashville soon to watch the Chicago Blackhawks. Any fun things to do with the kids (ages 12 and 8) on Friday night or Saturday morning\day?? A dinner show??? I know there is a science museum not too far away. We will be staying near the Grand Old Opry. Any input is...
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    decent hotels near Busch Gardens or Clearwater Beach

    My family and I (wife, kids 11 and 7) have stayed at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort for the past 4 years. They have some expensive rooms ($300+) to some more moderate prices. Nice quiet beach! Glenn
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    Tram ride?

    "We're clear when the driver's clear".........beep---beep
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    What are your FAVORITE places to eat OUTSIDE of Disney??

    I agree with "about the mouse"--Crabby Bills in Indian Rocks Beach is great! Also like Kissimme Steak House
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    Help With Chicago Visit

    Do you know where you will be staying? Once you figure that out, it will be easier to see what there might be to do in the area. If you're planning to get Hawks tickets, I would look into them now. It's difficult to get tickets this year. If you do end up going to a game, there are some good...
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    How Many times have you been to Disney...

    My oldest son is 11 and he has been there 25 times. As mentioned in the above post. Very blessed to have gone all those times.
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    Biggest mistakes that can ruin your WDW vacations

    I agree with too much planning. I understand people want to get their money's worth and try to see/do everything, but it's just not possible. I would add not having some down time in your schedule. It's important to relax a bit each day. I don't think everyone realizes that a trip to Disney...
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    Chicago At Christmastime?

    I agree with everything the previous posters have said. Chicago is magical at Christmastime! (Can you tell how much I love my city?) If you do go to Garrett's for popcorn, ask for the Chicago mix, which is caramel corn and cheese corn mixed. It is divine! I second the idea of a carriage...
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    Best Mixed Drinks

    I vote for the Pina Colava. I've had it at the Beach Club, from the poolside bar, and also at Mizner's in the GF. I know they also make it at the Brown Derby in DHS. It's a pina colada, but the bartender puts raspberry puree in the bottom of the cup. It's really delicious! Annprincess:
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    SIGG bottles

    Does anyone use the reusable Sigg water bottles? I read in the Chicago Tribune this morning that the liners of bottles bought prior to August 2008 contain trace amounts of BPA. I checked the results from testing that was done on the bottles to see if there was any leaching of the BPA, and the...
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    Outlandishly excited

    Kelly, how are you liking The Fiery Cross? Annprincess:
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    Outlandishly excited

    I am! I'm a latecomer to the Outlander party having just discovered this series earlier this summer. I am about 3/4 of the way through The Fiery Cross. I'll read the next one, and then pick up An Echo in the Bone. I hope it's as good as the previous books in the series. Annprincess:
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    Birthday Fast Pass

    Does anyone know which rides at which parks are good with the bday fastpass? Thanks! Annprincess:
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    Clearwater/St. Petes Beach hotels

    Love this place. Not as crowded as Clearwater Beach but just right down the road. Have stayed there three years in a row. Glenn
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    ADR comment and observation

    If you are told that a particular restaurant is full, I encourage you to show up in person and see if they have any openings. This past summer, I was told that there were no more ADR being accepted for Biegarten the day I wanted to attend (party of 8). I called again another day and was told...
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    Food & Drink on Fireworks cruises

    It was almost two years ago, but we did bring alcohol on the boat. We purchased it from the store in the Yacht Club.
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    Gatorland Report

    Nothing like the smelll of a Mold-A-Rama from Brookfield Zoo! Of course my kids have to touch it right when it comes out and then complain about how hot it is. Glenn
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