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I adore when people ask me for tips involving Disney World. I think that the vets should give the newcomers a chance so they're not busy scrambling in the parks. It's a pretty daunting first trial and error, so since I've been there multiple times, I adore giving advice on what is essential, what to skip, recommendations, etc.
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I'll take the document if you don't mind bcornette.
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Originally Posted by c&d
I do, I want people to enjoy Disney as much as I do. I feel it's the little things that make WDW a little more special for us.
Me too! I hold nothing back as I really want everyone to enjoy the magic of WDW as much as we do!
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As I have said to many people before: "Disney is a marathon, not a sprint." I should probably rephrase that to say, "Disney is an obstacle course." Knowing the ins and outs of Disney help make for a more enjoyable visit.
I have helped so many people plan their vacations. When you love something as wonderful as Disney, you want to share the good news.
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Originally Posted by bcornette
I share all my secrets, and everyone else's that I pick up on from intercot. I have a 30 page document of my lessons learned, planning tips, and secrets. I share it with everyone that I know is going to WDW.
Some of them think I over plan things.
Wow - Can I get a copy of that
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Originally Posted by bcornette
I share all my secrets, and everyone else's that I pick up on from intercot. I have a 30 page document of my lessons learned, planning tips, and secrets. I share it with everyone that I know is going to WDW.
Some of them think I over plan things.
Would you be willing to share that document with me? I am planning a trip for this Nov. DH and I have been to the world a couple of times but we will be taking our DS age 2 with us this time and I am having a harder time planning this one as we will be at the mercy of his schedule and not able to go go go like we are used to.
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Originally Posted by bcornette
I share all my secrets, and everyone else's that I pick up on from intercot. I have a 30 page document of my lessons learned, planning tips, and secrets. I share it with everyone that I know is going to WDW.
Some of them think I over plan things.
Got it, love it! I'll message you if I can think of addons, haven't read all the way through it yet.
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I used to be free with information. No I don't charge anything for it, but if I'm asked I will give all I can. Before I give any tips away I usually ask them how many times they have gone and then how many days they will be gone. Then I'll ask other questions and by this time whomever I'm talking to knows that I may know a thing or two about a WDW vacation.
I will over load someone down with as much info as they can handle. This method here on the boards are easy. If you have questions this is a perfect forum to get a wide array of answers. Everyone of us who posts generally want to give good advice so everyone enjoys themselves.
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I absolutely share everything I can. I've come to realize though that we are the 1% (those of us that come to Intercot or other Disney discussion boards) and as hard as it may be to believe there are a large number of people probably 70%+ in my humble estimate that go to Disney that either don't want to do any pre-trip planning and or just believe that knowledge on where to go and what to do will just magically enter their brains as they sleep the day before the leave to head down.
I've seen the "eyes glazing over and rolling back into the back of their heads" look from so many people that I've offered to assist and answer their questions in detail to try to keep them from finding the same pitfalls and having a disastrous 1st trip, but a lot of folks don't really want to understand the complexity and effort required. I think they just want the Cliff notes version, so I seem to have become like a lot of you that responded and "IF"asked a specific question I will respond but other than that I don't readily offer up tips any longer.
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Hey i sent you a pm with my email address id love to read these tips you have
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For many years I've been the "helper" for friends who were first timers or not experienced and would draw up a document full of tips/money/time savers that would benefit them. I had some general things that would work for everyone, but then some things would be different based on the age of the kids/special needs etc.
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Originally Posted by Aurora
Well not ALL of them because I don't remember half of them!
Seriously, if someone has a question, yes, I'll give them all the information I have. Sometimes it makes them so happy that their whole vacation is better, and that makes me happy.
Ditto. I don't remember half of them until someone asks.
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I always share. I feel almost personally responsible if someone I know goes to Disney because I really want them to have a great experience and to enjoy it as much as I do.
I know that WDW can be an overwhelming vacation and I totally understand that some people don't want to read through an entire guidebook or pour over internet sites looking for tips. Sometimes newcomers don't know what to ask so I try to answer their questions, but also go over some of the things they may not have thought about.
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I don't think anyone I've given tips to has actually gone.
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It's been a while since I had checked my PM's on here and found over 30 more requests for the doc. I think I have sent it to everyone that sent me an email address.
If I missed anyone please send me another message, I'll try to respond a little quicker this time
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Bcornette
I sent you a PM
Been there, done that, going back!
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Originally Posted by Sweetpea29488
Bcornette
I sent you a PM
I did also thank you
First trip 1986 ...
Not enough since then!
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Originally Posted by bcornette
It's been a while since I had checked my PM's on here and found over 30 more requests for the doc. I think I have sent it to everyone that sent me an email address.
If I missed anyone please send me another message, I'll try to respond a little quicker this time
Got it.
With perfect timing too! We'll be leaving in just a few short weeks!!
I've started to look through it and it very thorough.
If I think of anything to add or come up with anything after our trip I will definitely let you know.
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