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    Overheard- made me cringe

    It is possible to enjoy Disney without Fast Passes...as long as you don't mind not riding the big-ticket rides. In Magic Kingdom, the steam train and Tom Sawyer Island are good examples.
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    Keeping teens happy

    Put him on the big thrill rides. The most intense ones are Rock n Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios (and they are right next to each other).
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    Disney with babies

    I've taken my son right before he turned two by myself to Disney. We did all four parks in one day. You can only do one or two things per park if you do that, so it's more of a bragging rights thing, more than anything. Lately, I've taken him, now four, and his infant sister, by myself to Disney...
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    Opinions on using cash or credit card at Disney.

    I use my CC everytime we go and I have never had a problem.
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    What great off-site restaurants am I missing out on?

    Check out 4 Rivers Smokehouse and get the burnt ends. It will be the best BBQ you've ever had. They are a small FL-based chain that's expanding quickly, and there are several locations around Orlando, including one downtown. Website: https://4rsmokehouse.com/
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    Suggestions from Floridians about moving and living near WDW

    My family and I live in the Tampa Bay area, and it's nice. About 90 minutes away from the parks, and lots of things to do. Plenty of non-trailer park neighborhoods to live in, as well.
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    Suggestions for NONpark activities - week before Christmas (10 y/o boy)

    Silver Springs used to be a small theme park operation, but the operators cancelled their contract a few years ago, the state park system took it over, and scaled it back. It's more state park than theme park now, but they still have the glass-bottom boats, which were the only worthwhile thing...
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    Clearwater > St. Pete Beach resturant / activities recommendations?

    I live in this area. The first thing that immediately came to mind when you mentioned beaches was the Columbia Restaurant. One of its handful of locations is next to Clearwater Beach and has water views. The Spanish/Cuban food is amazing. Definitely get the 1905 salad. One of the more recent...
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    Cheap Safe Hotel near Disney World?

    My wife and I "slummed it" once on one of our many Orlando trips and stayed at a cheap hotel. We were the only guests that spoke English. Never again. Also, our go-to off-property hotel has been the Marriott Village off exit 68 on I-4. It consists of a Fairfield, Courtyard, and Springhill...
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    Picture of the day for the Fort.

    Okay, I'll do that. I do own the Broggie book. It was my primary tool for whipping the Disneyland Railroad and Walt Disney World Railroad Wikipedia articles into shape. I'm currently applying the same treatment to the one for the Carolwood Pacific Railroad. I don't own the Leaphart book you...
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    Picture of the day for the Fort.

    Greetings, Bama Ed. Can you tell me the exact spot on the campground where you took these pics? I'm doing research about Disney trains on Wikipedia and would love to take some myself (there is zilch in terms of photos for this railroad there, currently), but I don't want to have to wander...
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