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  1. Spartan86

    Top of the World Lounge

    So, with DVC credentials they will let you in the lot? I’ve always assumed we’d be turned away Like most other resorts. Good to know.
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    First Time Standard View AKL Kidani Stay

    The walk back and forth to Jambo is very doable. We do it regardless of where we are in Kidani, usually by walking indoors to the Zazu elevator. Close to Timon might be the sweet spot as you will be nearer the Kidani bus stop and very walkable to Jambo as well.
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    Riviera Pool and Bar Riva

    Yes. Bar Riva is technically a pool bar according to the CM’s. You can pick up drinks there and go back to the pool deck. Even if you sit in, the drinks are in plastic.
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    Possible major air travel disruption starting Wednesday due to 5G

    Where did you see that please?
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    Costco car rental

    I’d read their fine print but I’d say no. Two reasons: when you reserve and are signed in via her membership you still have to fill in the renter information - it does not default to holder of the membership. Secondly, Costco’s negotiated rate and terms include the additional driver.
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    Possible major air travel disruption starting Wednesday due to 5G

    That’s a pretty compelling argument, and I work on the other side of it.
  7. Spartan86

    recent Hertz or Budget rental car recent experience?

    We have rented almost exclusively Hertz the last two years. Overall good, but we are happy when we find a car under 30K. I imagine it’s just the times. But no CarPlay is no go 😳.
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    Paying Dues with a Gift Card

    Good advice there. I also no longer bother to combine my $500 cards to a single $1000 card first either. You can as suggested above just keep “circling back” to pay by contract and whittle it down $500 at a time.
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    DVC Dining discounts

    Interesting. We haven’t been since our TIW was still valid but I do remember it was a lunch only discount. Mouseperks currently lists no discounts for Chefs.
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    Am I forgetting something? Booking 11 months out

    11 is just that…you may book Oct 14 today plus seven days if I recall correctly. More expert responses will follow I’m sure 😊. There are a couple of places on the DVC site that will help you determine your current “farthest start date” but an easy way is to scroll forward on the calendar of the...
  11. Spartan86

    Value Studio at AKL

    We were at Victoria falls last week and as we came out the resort shuttle was loading.
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    Attempting to fly w/out Xanax - take off question?

    I’m a Captain at a major carrier and on a number of occasions have had a passenger ask to come up to speak to us - most of us love to have kids, adults, whomever come up to say hi. Several times however an adult passenger was a nervous flyer and found comfort in meeting us, and used the...
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    How does an AP Gold Pass get converted to the new AP Structure

    Just to bust my chops a bit 🤣, when did you buy those?
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    OKW boat spotted at dock!

    We were there last week and had a nice canal view. The boats appeared very popular especially for the evening runs to DS. Several very full boats though so pad your time accordingly. It is a nice ride and operates only to and from the Marketplace dock. DS buses were also running in the resort.
  15. Spartan86

    MONTE CRISTO AT BAR RIVA -Riviera Resort

    I don’t see the sandwich on the menu at Bar Riva nor Primo Piatto on MDE. As to drinks, yes you may take them to the pool. Bar Riva is technically a pool bar and whether you sip in or take out, the drinks are in plastic. Oddly enough though if you dine in the food is on real plates. It’s a...
  16. Spartan86

    First Avis Preferred rental

    Not sure. I tried that for Hertz and very nice agent indicated they had to check DL and swipe CC “at time of rental”. Again, my short stop at Avis MCO garage kiosk was quick and easy.
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    First Avis Preferred rental

    I had my first MCO Avis Preferred rental last year some time and was able to verify my CC/DL at the garage kiosk. One thing regarding Costco/Avis: the time I rented, and once or twice since when I reserved via Costco and ultimately cancelled, the price at Avis (in my account) was slightly...
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    Hertz Gold Rewards-Counter or Garage

    My first Gold rental at MCO had the same email admonishment for “counter” in order to verify CC/DL. I went to garage anyway and on the Gold board next to my name it said to “see agent”. I went into the garage kiosk and was verified and on my way very quickly. FWIW, I typically pick up at 9-11...
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    Cant remember what i paid per point

    You will likely not see total price paid on your deed at OCC. However, you will see deed doc tax. That number, divided by .007 will roughly yield your total price paid.
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    Driving to Riviera/Primo Piatto?

    We have had good luck rolling up, holding out ID and Blue card and telling guard we want to go to Bar Riva. Never denied.




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