Episode 1052 - Listener Questions

Tuesday, June 26 2012 @ 09:16 PM CDT

Episode 1052 is now available for download and instant listening.

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Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form

Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Annette Owens & Mike Newell

Topics:

Listener Questions
Nicholas calls out Matt for a comment he made on Episode 1032:Preshows.
WDW Today legend Darren Neely shares a DHS Trip Report with the panel.
Janet from New Jersey shares a tip about Florida tolls.
Julia asks a question about Park Hopper Tickets.
Valanie asks why Disney returned Fantasmic to a nightly schedule after previous cutbacks.
Suzanne from Oregon talks about lengthy hotel stays at WDW.
Nora from Connecticut asks for Christmas Dining Recommendations at WDW.
Jack from Louisiana asks about “Drinking Around the World”.
Cory from Alabama asks about using transferrable Tickets.
Colm from England questions the necessity of DVC kitchens.
Kristen from New York asks about the new Art of Animation Resort and Pop Century.
Matt from New York talks about Priceline.com (See Episode 922: Name Your Own Price).

Running Time: 30:00

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Authored by: ddindy on Wednesday, June 27 2012 @ 06:19 AM CDT

When I went got on 417 using the Osceola Parkway toll booth a month ago, there was a sign that said "No change? Mail it in" and a supply of envelopes. I guess the toll road people realize that there are a lot of unprepared tourists going through there.

My advice is to start hoarding quarters before your trip. The leftmost lane at the 417 toll plazas is an exact change lane and rarely has a line.

And there's always the toll-free option: head north out of the airport and use local streets to get to Sand Lake Road.

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Share and Enjoy!
Dennis

Authored by: mdr931 on Wednesday, June 27 2012 @ 10:45 AM CDT

We took a large family trip in the winter of 2009 (11people) and we used the kitchen in OKW extensively for breakfast and lunch. I made eggs, pancakes, bacon, etc for breakfast and burgers, sandwiches, etc for Lunch. Lunch was mainly because we had 5 kids that need naps so why not eat at the room. It wasnt as bad as people might think, it was fun to me. Garden Grocer was a lifesaver.

Authored by: Keith on Wednesday, June 27 2012 @ 10:26 PM CDT

Asking these guys about quality libations is hopeless (except for maybe Len), not to mention the fact that your email will never be read before you make the trip. Try partythroughtheparks.com for a breakdown and recommendations for each of the beverages available at the parks. Some that should not be missed around world showcase:
1. Any of the margaritas at La Cava - these are some of the most creative margaritas you'll find anywhere, much less Disney World
2. Grey Goose Citron or Grand Marnier slush at France drink stand
3. Mango Gingerita or Canto Loopy at China tea stand
4. Any of the Pub blends at Rose & Crown in UK.

Enjoy!

Episode 1052 - Listener Questions/ AoA pool gates unlocked

Authored by: alagille on Thursday, June 28 2012 @ 04:30 PM CDT

I stayed at Pop last week and walked over to AoA. I was able to walk in the unlocked gates to the pool.

Authored by: FlyerFan1973 on Friday, June 29 2012 @ 07:07 PM CDT

I'll tie in with two recent topics and comment on something I just learned and the topic of tolls. In checking on how to get a Sunpass I was browsing their web site and noticed a section on rental cars (http://www.sunpass.com/rentalcar ). It seems the major rental car companies have deals with Sunpass to automatically charge vehicles for tolls when you drive through a Sunpass lane and then the companies subsequently charge your credit card. It sounds like a good deal, until you read some companies charge you considerable fees for this convenience. So, why bother mentioning it, because some companies will automatically opt you in if you drive through a Sunpass lane. It's better than getting a ticket and may be worth it if the time savings is worth more to you than the cost savings, but for the two inexpensive tolls between Disney World and the airport it doesn't seem like a great value.

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