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Quote: Originally Posted by NJGIRL The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island has the most amazing water park complex I have ever seen. The beach there is very nice plus there are many many restaurants, shops, a casino and shows at the hotel. You don't have to leave the complex at all. I'd second this idea. Atlantis is wonderful. If it's too much of a reach, the Comfort Inn and Suites next door is cheaper and has full access to the...

I don't think they are toned down. Stay away from Bilge Rat Barges and Ripsaw Falls for sure.

Totally manageable crowds both times we went in December. I wouldn't say "ghost town" at that time, though - there were enough people for it to still feel lively and fun! The second time we went, we did Discovery Cove. It is pricey - but so unique - the whole day was great, but the highlight (of course) is the swim with the dolphins. That came with a free 7 day pass to Seaworld. I have a 17 year old daughter who is...

We are planning on splitting our trip in May/June hoping to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I am also frustrated wondering about dates! Looking at the pictures, I think summer is safe and I'll bet they have the gift shops open by Spring!

We took our two youngest grandchildren to Washington DC when they where 8 and 10. DH's knees were bothering him. We were on a camping trip - had our big one ton truck. Between the thought of parking that large truck around DC (DH and I had been there several times) and the amount of walking DH's knees would take, I was wondering how we were going to manage. What we wound up doing was getting a tour with Gray Line. We were picked up...

There is availability both before and after our summer WDW trip..which is better do you think, and why? We will be at Vero 3 or 4 nights on whichever end of the trip we choose. And if we choose the end of the trip..how do we rent a car to get there? We will be staying on property and we Magical Express it. I don't want to complicate things..is it better to do Vero first and go directly from an airport rental car?

Hey Lisa, I think I've told you this before, but its worth repeating. We did Vero before WDW, but would have enjoyed it more to do Vero after. Actually I think doing Vero in the middle would be best, but then that adds more complications and stress than its probably worth. We did enjoy Vero before WDW, but if we were to do it over again I'd definitely go for Vero at the end. Kind of a nice way to wind down after a WDW trip. Plus for...

We are planning a visit to Universal during our stay next week. We usually visit during the summer, so the water rides are great. Does anyone know if the water rides are heated? Do they tone down the splashes (a la Splash Mountain) during the colder months? Are we crazy to even think about going on them? Thanks in advance.

Considering Splash is closed next week (yeah I'm still bitter about that) I would say ride Dudley Do Right and Poppie till your hearts content as you cannot do so at Disney. Buy a poncho if you need to. I know we will when we are there next week

Any word on WHEN it will be opened? So far all I see is Spring 2010. I would love to know if we can go! I may change WDW dates/or # of days if it's opened by May. Also, I have never gone to Universal before...is the HP just a portion of an already existing part of Universal? If so any idea if you need a regular admission to Universal PLUS an additional Admission to get to HP? Just trying to figure out how it all might work since their...