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  1. #1
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    Do you share all your tips & little secrets ? I must be honest & say I do'nt.

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    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.
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    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.
    Many visits over 35+ years!
    DVC member since 2004 (SSR)

    Stayed at: Bay Lake Tower, Polynesian, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Dolphin, PO Riverside, AS Sports, AS Movies, Saratoga, Vero Beach, Hilton Head, Aulani, Disneyland Hotel, and Grand Californian.

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    I do. There is so much to see and do that every little bit helps.
    WDW Trips; May 2001 - AS Movies; Oct 2003 - CSR; March 2006 Contemporary March; April 2007 AS Movies; April 2009 AS Movies; March 2010 Downtown Hilton. JUNE 2012 Polynesian!!!!!!

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    Absolutely. But only if they ask about it. Heck, we even offer to go with them and show them!
    2002 - 2022: 20+ visits (POR, BW, All Stars, VWL, CSR, BLT, BC, SSR, CB, Dolphin, OKW, Poly, offsite x8)
    DL - 1996, 2019
    Next up - January 2023 short trip! We just want to try that 50th Anniversary chocolate monstrosity at Mexico!

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bcornette View Post
    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.
    Anyway you might share that with me?

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    When someone I know goes to WDW, I want them to have the best time. If they ask, I'll give them as much information as I can.
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    WDW - 01 POFQ, Boardwalk
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    Quote Originally Posted by bcornette View Post
    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.
    I'm also curious about said document!
    WDW visits . . .
    April 2013 - Yacht Club
    May 2012 - Grand Floridian
    May 2011 - Grand Floridian
    March 2006 - Offsite
    2000 - 2004 Numerous trips while in college in FL
    January 1989 - First Visit! Polynesian

    Next visit:
    September - Disneyland (First trip with son!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belle of the Ball 051411 View Post
    I'm also curious about said document!
    As am I. I'm planning my second trip to WDW for this Thanksgiving now and could use some pointers!
    Aryn

    I am the rebel spy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bcornette View Post
    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.
    Think you might be willing to share that with a fellow over planner?
    You can't take the sky from me

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    I think I may want to also have this document! We leave in 78 days!!!!

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    I haven't updated the doc since our last trip, but will happily email it to whomever wants it. Unless someone wants to create a place where I can upload it.
    PM me with your email address and I will send it your way. It would be greatly appreciated if you can think of other things I should add, send them to me. Then I can add it and keep sharing.

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    I share with the I-Cot members because, quite frankly, no one I know in real life takes the trip planning as serious as I do (even the self-proclaimed Disney experts!) I also have benefitted by all of your tips and advice and I like giving back to the site, even though I am no where near the expert that most of you are.
    -Laura
    Engineer by Day... Imagineer in my Dreams!

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    Depends... if someone asks for my help, yes, but I don't typically offer. I have been burned by family members that have come back from WDW screaming because I didn't tell them something obvious like it takes longer than two minutes to get to MK from their resort off-site. Yea, I have THAT kind of family.

    But, I just helped my SIL's neighbor plan her fall trip and I think they'll have a fantastic time. They've never been and are taking the kids for the first time and didn't know about ADRs or pretty much anything so it was fun to help.

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    Yeah, I can vouch for the not sharing of Micky95. I am his dw and he doesn't share with me, but there is a certain cast member at soarin' that he shares with whenever he gets the chance.
    first trip 1976
    27 trips since and counting!

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    Quote Originally Posted by micky95 View Post
    Do you share all your tips & little secrets ? I must be honest & say I do'nt.
    Thanks for sharing that.
    Trista and Jeffrey
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    Quote Originally Posted by azcavalier View Post
    Absolutely. But only if they ask about it. Heck, we even offer to go with them and show them!
    This cracked me up!

    I share as much as I can for those that ask. I have the Disney Visa, so I get asked a lot from people who ring me up at registers! Sometimes my relatives and friends will call me and ask if they can give my number to someone they know planning a trip. My husband tells me I should open my own Disney planning service, but I'm happy sharing for free!
    Debbie
    Feb 87- off site/Nov 98-Poly
    98- Disney Magic Inaugural Cruise
    Jul 03-off site
    Sept 05/Aug. 11/Nov '20 -Pop Nov 08-POR
    Aug 09/May 10-ASMu
    Nov. 09-Disneyland/California Adv.
    Aug. 12- OKW
    Aug 13 SS
    Oct 14 AKL/AoA
    Oct. 18 POP
    Aug 19- Movies

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    Quote Originally Posted by dizneydeb22 View Post
    This cracked me up!

    I share as much as I can for those that ask. I have the Disney Visa, so I get asked a lot from people who ring me up at registers! Sometimes my relatives and friends will call me and ask if they can give my number to someone they know planning a trip. My husband tells me I should open my own Disney planning service, but I'm happy sharing for free!
    Thanks! But it's true! We went two years ago with my In-laws, who had never been. Last year we took one person who had never been. This year we're taking a family of six with us, who have never been! I don't know what we'll do in two years....we don't have anyone lined up yet.
    2002 - 2022: 20+ visits (POR, BW, All Stars, VWL, CSR, BLT, BC, SSR, CB, Dolphin, OKW, Poly, offsite x8)
    DL - 1996, 2019
    Next up - January 2023 short trip! We just want to try that 50th Anniversary chocolate monstrosity at Mexico!

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    I think I have sent my tips doc to everyone that requested it. If I missed anyone, let me know and I will make sure I send it.

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