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LifeIsForLiving	# February 5, 2010, 7:25 pm \| Post: 30
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 1495 Status:	A very limited amount of time, yes. I enjoyed the carnival-style rides and am a car nut, so it was worth part of an evening for me.
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bali	# February 6, 2010, 3:21 pm \| Post: 31
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 3035 Status:	Quote From : chriskre February 2, 2010, 3:46 am Quote From : bali January 31, 2010, 12:53 am I just don't know if I can bring myself to do a Disney resort that doesn't have parks near by... It would seem so strange! If you really want to go to the parks they are only about 2 hours away. The resort is real nice. Lots of hidden Mickeys to keep you entertained. Really? Only 2 hours? That's worth it if you need a beach fix and a park fix Staying there also might force you to slow down a little bit on your vacation, but still get the Disney quality you're used to. ----------------------- May 2008 CSR
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Brad	# February 6, 2010, 4:46 pm \| Post: 32
Group: Universal Moderator Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2530 Status:	Quote From : bali February 6, 2010, 3:21 pm Quote From : chriskre February 2, 2010, 3:46 am Quote From : bali January 31, 2010, 12:53 am I just don't know if I can bring myself to do a Disney resort that doesn't have parks near by... It would seem so strange! If you really want to go to the parks they are only about 2 hours away. The resort is real nice. Lots of hidden Mickeys to keep you entertained. Really? Only 2 hours? That's worth it if you need a beach fix and a park fix Staying there also might force you to slow down a little bit on your vacation, but still get the Disney quality you're used to. My geography is all messed up. I had no idea it was that close either.
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cdub	# February 6, 2010, 11:23 pm \| Post: 33
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2485 Status:	Quote From : LifeIsForLiving February 5, 2010, 7:25 pm A very limited amount of time, yes. I enjoyed the carnival-style rides and am a car nut, so it was worth part of an evening for me. So it's worth the time to get there, but don't budget a day around it, eh?
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LifeIsForLiving	# February 9, 2010, 1:12 pm \| Post: 34
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 1495 Status:	Quote From : cdub February 6, 2010, 11:23 pm Quote From : LifeIsForLiving February 5, 2010, 7:25 pm A very limited amount of time, yes. I enjoyed the carnival-style rides and am a car nut, so it was worth part of an evening for me. So it's worth the time to get there, but don't budget a day around it, eh? I certainly wouldn't plan to spend a whole day there. It is fun if you're looking for something different, but I'd say it's more of a novelty.
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admin	# February 9, 2010, 2:19 pm \| Post: 35
Group: Administrator Post Group: Super Member Posts: 1451 Status:	I don't think Old Town Orlando is worth a whole day. Maybe an afternoon or an evening when things "heat up," but it'll get old if you're there for a full day ;-) IMHO! ----------------------- Check These Out, Too: New fan site: PopCenturySite.com New blog and photos at DisneyContemporary.com \| New Flag Family Video at WildernessLodgeSite.com Jambo House vs. Kidani Village--Which Should You Choose? at AKLResort.com \| Photos of Illuminations from DisneyCaribbeanBeach.com
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bali	# February 13, 2010, 3:55 pm \| Post: 36
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 3035 Status:	Vero Beach is sounding better and better... ----------------------- May 2008 CSR
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SpaceAce	# February 14, 2010, 4:31 pm \| Post: 37
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2274 Status:	Quote From : LifeIsForLiving February 9, 2010, 1:12 pm Quote From : cdub February 6, 2010, 11:23 pm Quote From : LifeIsForLiving February 5, 2010, 7:25 pm A very limited amount of time, yes. I enjoyed the carnival-style rides and am a car nut, so it was worth part of an evening for me. So it's worth the time to get there, but don't budget a day around it, eh? I certainly wouldn't plan to spend a whole day there. It is fun if you're looking for something different, but I'd say it's more of a novelty. Good advice -- I think it's worth a trip over to see at least once. ----------------------- 2010 Beach Club Resort 2005 Port Orleans Riverside 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Wilderness Lodge 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2009 CBR/Polynesian
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chriskre	# February 28, 2010, 4:24 pm \| Post: 38
Group: Member Post Group: Working Member Posts: 149 Status:	Quote From : bali February 6, 2010, 3:21 pm Quote From : chriskre February 2, 2010, 3:46 am Quote From : bali January 31, 2010, 12:53 am I just don't know if I can bring myself to do a Disney resort that doesn't have parks near by... It would seem so strange! If you really want to go to the parks they are only about 2 hours away. The resort is real nice. Lots of hidden Mickeys to keep you entertained. Really? Only 2 hours? That's worth it if you need a beach fix and a park fix Staying there also might force you to slow down a little bit on your vacation, but still get the Disney quality you're used to. Yes only 2 hours and IMO definetely worth a visit at least once in your lifetime. Obviously I've been a few times since I live in Florida. ----------------------- Living Close to the Mouses house. My second home is SSR.
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chriskre	# February 28, 2010, 4:25 pm \| Post: 39
Group: Member Post Group: Working Member Posts: 149 Status:	Quote From : admin February 9, 2010, 2:19 pm I don't think Old Town Orlando is worth a whole day. Maybe an afternoon or an evening when things "heat up," but it'll get old if you're there for a full day ;-) IMHO! I don't think Old Town is even worth visiting anymore. The area gets a bit rough at times. I think a trip to Celebration would be a better experience. ----------------------- Living Close to the Mouses house. My second home is SSR.
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Brad	# February 28, 2010, 8:36 pm \| Post: 40
Group: Universal Moderator Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2530 Status:	Quote From : chriskre February 28, 2010, 4:25 pm Quote From : admin February 9, 2010, 2:19 pm I don't think Old Town Orlando is worth a whole day. Maybe an afternoon or an evening when things "heat up," but it'll get old if you're there for a full day ;-) IMHO! I don't think Old Town is even worth visiting anymore. The area gets a bit rough at times. I think a trip to Celebration would be a better experience. Celebration is high on my list of never-beens that I'd like to do. Any activities you recommend? MouseTraveler recommended a diner there.
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chriskre	# March 1, 2010, 3:01 am \| Post: 41
Group: Member Post Group: Working Member Posts: 149 Status:	[/quote] Celebration is high on my list of never-beens that I'd like to do. Any activities you recommend? MouseTraveler recommended a diner there. [/quote] Brad, You'll need a car to visit Celebration. It is something of a novelty for us suburbanites. It's such a cute town with a quaint small town feel to it. I stopped to use the post office and we parked in the downtown area. They have a little Christmas shop and we did some shopping, then we walked around the town center and had ice cream in a nice ice cream shop. We were going to go to the movies as they have a little theater but it was too early for a movie. We then drove around the neighborhood looking at the cute houses. It was Halloween and everyone decorated their homes for the season. There are a few little restaurants that looked interesting. I think one of them was a sushi place, a little cafe and maybe a pizza shop. I really don't remember anything in particular that stood out. THey did have some kind of fair going on in the park near the theatre. It's really a very picturesque place. Disney picture perfect if you know what I mean. I think you'd enjoy a few hours there. ----------------------- Living Close to the Mouses house. My second home is SSR.
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bali	# March 1, 2010, 5:21 am \| Post: 42
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 3035 Status:	Sounds like a really nice afternoon. Are the movies first-run, and are they just Disney films? Thanks for the info! ----------------------- May 2008 CSR
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milliehubbard	# March 1, 2010, 5:12 pm \| Post: 43
Group: Member Post Group: Elite Member Posts: 372 Status:	When we lived in Orlando we went down to Celebration for a festival/fair of some kind...I remember a pie eating contest. Anyway, we ate a the Market Street Cafe and really enjoyed it. We were just looking for someplace to get a quick bite and with the festival going on most of the restaurants were packed. I enjoyed the day we spent there, although it did have a bit of a "Stepford" feel...don't know as I'd want to deal with their HOA!! ----------------------- Resorts 2010 Pop Century-upcoming 2009 PO Riverside 2008 Pop Century 2005 All Star Sports 2005 PO Riverside/CBR/CSR
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SpaceAce	# March 1, 2010, 5:31 pm \| Post: 44
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2274 Status:	Quote From : milliehubbard March 1, 2010, 5:12 pm I enjoyed the day we spent there, although it did have a bit of a "Stepford" feel...don't know as I'd want to deal with their HOA!! This is what would worry me... I fear I'd have much too much lawn work to do in order to stay within the rules! ----------------------- 2010 Beach Club Resort 2005 Port Orleans Riverside 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Wilderness Lodge 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2009 CBR/Polynesian
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dsoup	# March 1, 2010, 5:40 pm \| Post: 45
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2276 Status:	Quote From : milliehubbard March 1, 2010, 5:12 pm I enjoyed the day we spent there, although it did have a bit of a "Stepford" feel...don't know as I'd want to deal with their HOA!! This is what I always wonder about. I think it's really nice when a whole town is diligent about putting out their Halloween decorations, I think it's creepy when the HOA makes them OR ELSE!
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milliehubbard	# March 1, 2010, 6:28 pm \| Post: 46
Group: Member Post Group: Elite Member Posts: 372 Status:	It just really had a "big brother" kind of feel...not a blade of grass out of place...great for a theme park...not so great when it's your home and you like Purple flowers and the HOA says only Pink are allowed. I guess you agree to this when you make the purchase but, I don't know about anyone else...my tastes change over time. ----------------------- Resorts 2010 Pop Century-upcoming 2009 PO Riverside 2008 Pop Century 2005 All Star Sports 2005 PO Riverside/CBR/CSR
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Annie	# March 2, 2010, 3:34 am \| Post: 47
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 1413 Status:	I wonder if my mom's pink flamingo addiction would go over well...
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milliehubbard	# March 2, 2010, 8:05 pm \| Post: 48
Group: Member Post Group: Elite Member Posts: 372 Status:	Uh...that would be a NO!! :-)) ----------------------- Resorts 2010 Pop Century-upcoming 2009 PO Riverside 2008 Pop Century 2005 All Star Sports 2005 PO Riverside/CBR/CSR
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admin	# March 3, 2010, 4:13 am \| Post: 49
Group: Administrator Post Group: Super Member Posts: 1451 Status:	Quote From : Annie March 2, 2010, 3:34 am I wonder if my mom's pink flamingo addiction would go over well... Maybe in the backyard............? ----------------------- Check These Out, Too: New fan site: PopCenturySite.com New blog and photos at DisneyContemporary.com \| New Flag Family Video at WildernessLodgeSite.com Jambo House vs. Kidani Village--Which Should You Choose? at AKLResort.com \| Photos of Illuminations from DisneyCaribbeanBeach.com
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Brad	# March 4, 2010, 9:07 pm \| Post: 50
Group: Universal Moderator Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2530 Status:	Quote From : milliehubbard March 2, 2010, 8:05 pm Uh...that would be a NO!! :-)) I get the impression Millie doesn't want your flamingos in her neighborhood either.
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milliehubbard	# March 4, 2010, 11:56 pm \| Post: 51
Group: Member Post Group: Elite Member Posts: 372 Status:	Hehehe!! I am not a fan of the plastic variety!! I do like the real ones though... ----------------------- Resorts 2010 Pop Century-upcoming 2009 PO Riverside 2008 Pop Century 2005 All Star Sports 2005 PO Riverside/CBR/CSR
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bali	# March 5, 2010, 5:42 pm \| Post: 52
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 3035 Status:	Millie is decidedly ANTI-pink plastic flamingo :-) ----------------------- May 2008 CSR
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milliehubbard	# March 10, 2010, 3:49 pm \| Post: 53
Group: Member Post Group: Elite Member Posts: 372 Status:	Quote From : bali March 5, 2010, 5:42 pm Millie is decidedly ANTI-pink plastic flamingo :-) When I lived in Western NY, I had a good friend who celebrated her BD on Jan 1st...LOTS of snow. She also had a dislike for the pink, plastic birds...for her 30th I planted a "flock" of them, about 20, in her front yard in the dead of night. When she opened her LR drapes the next morning, they were all there smiling at her!!! ----------------------- Resorts 2010 Pop Century-upcoming 2009 PO Riverside 2008 Pop Century 2005 All Star Sports 2005 PO Riverside/CBR/CSR
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SpaceAce	# March 10, 2010, 6:04 pm \| Post: 54
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2274 Status:	Quote From : milliehubbard March 10, 2010, 3:49 pm Quote From : bali March 5, 2010, 5:42 pm Millie is decidedly ANTI-pink plastic flamingo :-) When I lived in Western NY, I had a good friend who celebrated her BD on Jan 1st...LOTS of snow. She also had a dislike for the pink, plastic birds...for her 30th I planted a "flock" of them, about 20, in her front yard in the dead of night. When she opened her LR drapes the next morning, they were all there smiling at her!!! Not sure if that's funny or just downright mean! I think funny... ----------------------- 2010 Beach Club Resort 2005 Port Orleans Riverside 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Wilderness Lodge 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2009 CBR/Polynesian
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Vettelover	# March 10, 2010, 7:36 pm \| Post: 55
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 521 Status:	^^^ Nothing mean about that, it's just downright hilarious Of course the "victim" may not have thought so at the time. Good one Millie!! -----------------------
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dsoup	# March 10, 2010, 7:55 pm \| Post: 56
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2276 Status:	Quote From : milliehubbard March 10, 2010, 3:49 pm Quote From : bali March 5, 2010, 5:42 pm Millie is decidedly ANTI-pink plastic flamingo :-) When I lived in Western NY, I had a good friend who celebrated her BD on Jan 1st...LOTS of snow. She also had a dislike for the pink, plastic birds...for her 30th I planted a "flock" of them, about 20, in her front yard in the dead of night. When she opened her LR drapes the next morning, they were all there smiling at her!!! Are they cheap? Sounds like a good budget for a prank.
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milliehubbard	# March 11, 2010, 1:45 am \| Post: 57
Group: Member Post Group: Elite Member Posts: 372 Status:	It was worth every penny!!! Edited by milliehubbard : March 11, 2010, 1:46 am ----------------------- Resorts 2010 Pop Century-upcoming 2009 PO Riverside 2008 Pop Century 2005 All Star Sports 2005 PO Riverside/CBR/CSR
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SpaceAce	# March 11, 2010, 3:55 am \| Post: 58
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 2274 Status:	Quote From : milliehubbard March 11, 2010, 1:45 am It was worth every penny!!! And the lack of sleep! ----------------------- 2010 Beach Club Resort 2005 Port Orleans Riverside 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Wilderness Lodge 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2009 CBR/Polynesian
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bali	# March 11, 2010, 3:36 pm \| Post: 59
Group: Member Post Group: Super Member Posts: 3035 Status:	MH that's awesome!!! How long did she leave them there? (And what happened to them afterwords -- did you bring them to the shelter for abandoned lawn flamingos??) ----------------------- May 2008 CSR
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