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by jeremyleo
Oct Tue 13, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Remember..Never Forget..What do you do after a Disney trip?
Replies: 22
Views: 20794

Re: Remember..Never Forget..What do you do after a Disney tr

Haven't been for a while, but after every trip I have created a slideshow (using ProShow) to put all our pictures to music so the kids can watch them whenever they want. Last trip I had my son do the same thing himself - takes lots of time but keeps the trip alive...
by jeremyleo
Sep Wed 23, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights
Replies: 32
Views: 19411

Re: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights

...Considering they are designed for the buildings at the Studios, likely not easy (or cheap) to retrofit somewhere else. Maybe they'll show up for sale and I can deck out my neighborhood... Let me know ~ I'll come see them! :lol: Me too! Give the Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill some winter...
by jeremyleo
Sep Mon 21, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights
Replies: 32
Views: 19411

Re: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights

Since it's just a bunch of lights and a few moving pieces...Disney could technically put it anywhere they wanted. I think I saw someone somewhere say they could put it at Wide World of Sport and maybe even make it a hard ticket event. The plus of having it in a park is that it forces people to go t...
by jeremyleo
Sep Wed 16, 2015 12:13 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights
Replies: 32
Views: 19411

Re: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights

Crap. Never got to see them in person myself. I wonder if the concept will show up somewhere else. I suppose one can hope... I'm hopeful, but the statement they released seemed pretty definite about the show ending for good. Never give up hope though! Maybe a competing theme park will see this as a...
by jeremyleo
Sep Mon 14, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights
Replies: 32
Views: 19411

Re: 2015 is last year for Osborne Lights

Crap. Never got to see them in person myself. I wonder if the concept will show up somewhere else. I suppose one can hope...
by jeremyleo
Sep Thu 05, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Where is your Favorite place to sit and listen to the music?
Replies: 88
Views: 55116

Re: Where is your Favorite place to sit and listen to the mu

Right off the top of me head: DHS - Animation Courtyard MK - I like the music in and around the Village Haus (must be the German in me - sucker for all that yodeling and accordion), but admit that there is generally no sitting while at MK... AK - Flame Tree BBQ area EPCOT - Anywhere around the Fount...
by jeremyleo
May Fri 11, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: General Resorts and Cruise Lines
Topic: Old Key West
Replies: 66
Views: 23636

Re: Old Key West

You still have to be somewhat careful, it does not appear that Disney expressly permits the practice so aside from not helping if the deal goes south they could also refuse to honor them. I suppose Disney could refuse to honor, however the bookings are essentially done by the DVC member for their '...
by jeremyleo
May Tue 08, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: General Resorts and Cruise Lines
Topic: Old Key West
Replies: 66
Views: 23636

Re: Old Key West

We loved OKW - quiet, very nice pool area, easy access to DTD and SSR, and pretty decent WDW bus service as well. We rented DVC points from someone who posted on the Disboards forum mentioned above. We have done this many times and will do it again (unless I can convince DW to buy DVC). The arrangem...
by jeremyleo
Feb Tue 14, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: General Resorts and Cruise Lines
Topic: Experiences with CMs- care to share?
Replies: 76
Views: 39733

Re: Experiences with CMs- care to share?

On a family trip in 2005 (this one really stood out for me), one of my kids forgot their disposable camera at a restaraunt (I think O'hana) on our last night. We weren't too upset because it was just a $10 camera that we bought for the kids to use themselves on the trip to snap their own photos, but...
by jeremyleo
Feb Mon 13, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: General Resorts and Cruise Lines
Topic: Favorite Quotes Overheard from other Visitors
Replies: 105
Views: 36755

Re: Favorite Quotes Overheard from other Visitors

On a solo trip (couple of extra days tagged on to a conference), I was on a bus on the way to Epcot. The driver, using the bus mic, began announcing pieces of Disney trivia to the passangers - in French. I was impressed (being Canadaian and somewhat bilingual myself) however a family sitting at the...
by jeremyleo
Feb Mon 13, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: General Resorts and Cruise Lines
Topic: Favorite Quotes Overheard from other Visitors
Replies: 105
Views: 36755

Re: Favorite Quotes Overheard from other Visitors

On a solo trip (couple of extra days tagged on to a conference), I was on a bus on the way to Epcot. The driver, using the bus mic, began announcing pieces of Disney trivia to the passangers - in French. I was impressed (being Canadaian and somewhat bilingual myself) however a family sitting at the ...
by jeremyleo
Dec Tue 20, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Best Beers in WDW
Replies: 120
Views: 29257

Re: Best Beers in WDW

We had dinner there and loved it. The kids had a great time watching the show and performers, and the food was great. My grandparents are German, so the food was a little like my Grandmother's 'authentic' German cuisine. Part of the fun is the seating - you share long tables with other families. We ...
by jeremyleo
Dec Wed 07, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Best Beers in WDW
Replies: 120
Views: 29257

Re: Best Beers in WDW

You have to come to my hometown, Ottawa Ontario, during Winterlude to truly experience the Beavertail in all it's glory. Skaing on the Rideau Canal and getting one from vendor on the ice is how a Beavertail is meant to be eaten! Getting sugar on your gloves, lemon juice freezing as you eat the steam...
by jeremyleo
Oct Mon 17, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: How frequently do you visit WDW?
Replies: 69
Views: 18671

Re: How frequently do you visit WDW?

Living in Canada, we typically go every 2-3 years. With DD (14) in Nationals dance competitions every summer, we take advantage of opportunities to visit WDW when the Nationals are in Orlando or close to Orlando (Hollywood, Fl in summer 2012). Airfare from Canada is a killer in terms of cost, otherw...
by jeremyleo
Oct Wed 05, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: Settling room charges at end of trip
Replies: 11
Views: 3656

Re: Settling room charges at end of trip

I would suggest you make your payment intentions VERY clear when you check in - make sure there is a note on your file as well. On a trip a few years ago we advised the desk at OKW that intended on using cash and traveller's cheques to pay the balance of our room key charges upon checkout. Regardles...