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  1. JustCallMeMommy

    Backstage Magic or Keys to the Kingdom?

    I did both this year, and they were both incredible. You truly can't go wrong. I personally got more out of Backstage Magic. It was incredible to see the places in the other parks in addition to the utilidors, and the places I wasn't looking forward to turned out to be my favorites. Who knew?
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    Severely need advice

    When something funny was going on with my ex, my inclination was to fully understand the situation, so I'd start there. Start by getting rid of the rule that has him drinking in secret. You are adults - its OK (under normal circumstances) to have beer in the fridge and liquor in a cabinet. Even...
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    MK after gallbladder surgery

    I would have been doing everything after a week, it my exH took 2-3 weeks to recover. If you find yourself wearing down, don’t hesitate to use a wheelchair.
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    Anyone Fly First Class?

    I look at the price and points available to see if it is worth it. I used to get offers to upgrade for < $100 frequently when I would check in for a flight, but that doesn't happen very often these days.
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    Do moderate and deluxe buses.....

    CBR is the only resort at any level where I didn't enjoy the bus service - I love letting someone else drive! There was a lot of construction when I was there in February, so maybe it was a crazy route, but it just seemed to take forever, and I was at the last stop. Even just getting out of the...
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    Adult Tonsillectomy Recovery

    My recovery wasn't bad at 24 (and I also had my nasal septum straightened at the same time), but my exH's was brutal when he was in his 30's. Ask the doctor if he will prescribe lidocain lollipops - they were a lifesaver for exH! We had to get them at a compounding pharmacy.
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    Dr performed surgery deemed "investigative". Insurance Denied. Now what?

    All of my doctors would automatically recode and rebill, but you may want to check with their billing department to be sure.
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    Is it rude to ask guests to attend/pay for a destination wedding?

    I would think about the people you really want to be there and whether they can afford the trip. The normal expectation would be for each person to pay their travel, so that part shouldn't upset people. The ones who could be upset are the ones who may feel obligated to be there but who don't...
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    Class of 2021 Parents

    Exams start today, and school is out next Thursday. We've had an end of year band banquet and awards day over the past week, and she took the AP US History exam last week. All of the sophomores and juniors take the ACT during the school day at her school, and she did pretty well. I at least...
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    What's your Myers Briggs personality type?

    ISTJ. I can definitely see where solo travel appeals to the "I's."
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    The "Working from Home" line

    I'm of the opinion that people "working from home" while really being "on call" is something that will get the privilege removed for everyone. I have one manager who encouraged one day a week of work at home so that we could get things done without constant interruptions. I really appreciated...
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    How much influence did you have on your child’s college choice?

    You know, I think I'd let her be the "know it all" right now, but I'd make sure she knows this isn't REALLY binding - she can change her mind at any point. I would also tell her that she needs to make sure that any verbal commitment is "pending firm financial offers."
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    HS Band Parents- how much does it cost you?

    We just bought an 18 wheeler. It was much more reasonably priced than I expected, but we still have to rent the truck to pull it. It has much more space than the 2 trailers we pull now, and it looks like it will have great organization, which we don't have now. Plus, I hear we'll be able to...
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    HS Band Parents- how much does it cost you?

    Approximately a million dollars. lol Annual band fee - $250 Indoor season fee (percussion) - I think it was $400 (indoor is so high because it has less kids, but some high expenses - the mat, custom uniforms, licensing fees for the music, buses, competition fees). Jazz band fee - $50 Disney...
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    New Orleans Hotel and Dining Recommendations

    New Orleans is one of my favorite places to use Priceline or Hotwire for a blind booking. I search for a 4 or 5 star in the French Quarter (or sometimes the business district, but usually the quarter), and I had had great luck! I usually walk everywhere in New Orleans, except when I travel with...
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    Crazy Airfare! :(

    Frontier makes money by charging for every little thing - seat assignments, checked luggage, carry-on bags, etc. BUT, they are very upfront in their prices. If they are new to your area, the prices will be even lower to encourage people to try them out. I did fly with them last month, and they...
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    No more smoking or vaping in the parks

    When I was there a few weeks ago, my rotten luck of always picking the wrong lines landed me - on different days, different parks - behind 2 separate families with soft sided coolers. Security spent significant time on the coolers both times, taking out ice, removing food, etc., to look through...
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    Skip AK to go to Universal Studios?

    Universal is my happy place, but I concur that you just don't have enough time, even for Disney alone. It seems you haven't really booked yet, so you might want to reevaluate where your budget is going on the trip. Look at options for off-site or value hotels where you could spend less on the...
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    Help me convince myself to try Rip Ride Rockit? How do Universal rides compare to WDW?

    I find that RRR kind of bangs my head around. It isn't my favorite. Try Hulk first! It looks scary when you watch it, but it is very smooth. Dr. Doom's Freefall is a little scarier - I thought it was going to be more like Tower of Terror (you go up then drop a few times - you feel your stomach...
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    Small dilemma. CSR or CBR

    I stayed at both in February, and I have a strong preference for CSR. I had a water view at Caribbean Beach for the sole purpose of being on the "inside" of the resort rather than the "outside," but my room was quite a hike from Old Port Royale (the main building). I don't mind walking, but...
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