How busy is Disney World in May?|123226

We are in the process of planning our family vacation and are wanting to visit Disney world this year. We usually take vacation in July but figured the earlier the better if were going to disney. Can anyone prepare me for the amount of people were looking at if we go in May? My children are 8 and 4. Also, if anyone has any suggestions, I am interested in purchasing the meal plan and would like to hear some pros and cons about it.

Avoid holidays like Mothers_ Day and Memorial Day weekend. May is a beautiful month to come to this fine city but beware of Lovebugs. They tend to be out in May and October.
If you purchase the meal plan which is a VERY good deal than be sure to hit up the dinner shows like Hoop De Doo review and the polynesian luau!!

May is certainly better than July, but it may still get a bit warm. May should produce about 500 hundred people.

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May is better than July at DW. Be prepared for heat and unexpectant rain. Purchasing the Meal Plan is another good choice because Disney food cost alot. With the Meal Plan you get the bottom 3 for each day per person:
1. one complete breakfast or lunch meal (you choose which)
2. snack (ice cream, popcorn, or soft drink)
3. one complete dinner meal
Book ahead of time to use your dinner meal at a really nice restaurant such as the _Ohana_ located in the Polynesian Resort.
Have Fun and don_t worry the lines won_t be that bad with Fast Passes!

Its not TOO crowded.
i went the week before school and it was EMPTY!
meal plans work really well!
buy a book on planning disney vacations, that helped us ALOT!
hope that helps.
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depends what day you go if you go duning the week its not as busy but durning weekends be careful

Have visited Fl. many times and done Disney 8 times. A crowd is a crowd. The weather will be better in May, temp-wise,but it is still spring there so rain is always a factor. Plan well ahead of time and shop the HUGE selection of hotels/motels. We_ve found rooms for an average of $35 on priceline. $45.00 at a $200.00 a night motel. We drive every time from the Midwest and either call a friend to book or use a laptop and plan ahead. It is just as easy to leave and come back for dining (and usually cheaper) BUT there is a chance that the park capacity will fluctuate, causing some delay getting back in. The break in the day doesn_t hurt either. Although that only happened once and during the 4th of July. Our best trip for 2 adults and 2 kids only cost us around $1500.00 for 9 days of travel, meals, and accommodations. Not neccesarily Taj-Mahals but no dives. If you can plan your day(s) at Disney well enough,you can get the fast passes at every? ride and work your way back around to them for faster entry.

very crowded.... from May to August it is crowded

the low seasons are from Sept. to mid-Nov..... also mid-Feb. to mid-April

Peak times are the 4th of July, Easter, Spring Break and Christmas and Thanksgiving. May will be fairly crowded, but the weather is spectacular. August is beastly hot. Go to the Disney website and sign up for notices of sales they may have going on. You can save lots if you book in advance and staying on the campus may be the way to beat the crowds. On the other hand, you can save money by staying off campus and even renting a condo that is fully furnished and has a full kitchen. Disney has timeshares for rent, too. The meal plan is fine for the kids, and for adults who don_t mind standard fare.
Best bet? Stay at an affordable lodge or timeshare on the Disney campus and get the meal plan. Your options are greater and you are guaranteed a good time!

extremely.

when we went is septemeber there was a like of 500 people to get in.

So May isn_t any better.

Pros:
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Cons:
Horrible heat (in sept. the temperture was about 100_
HUGE LINES (some people are on break in May)
High prices (as any Disney Amusement Park)

If I drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, are there any scenic places on the way to break my journey?|133738

I plan to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles and would not mind breaking my journey on the way to see any scenic places. I have heard Big Sur is a good option. Are there any other such places?

PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) is the most scenic route. I would suggest buying a book which help you to decide which towns and tourist spots to see.
Big Sur is very (naturally)beautiful and breath taking.
Mission Carmel is a beautiful historic spot with lots of early California history including old Whaling stations.
Monterey, next to Carmel also very beautiful and lots of nice shops.

Be cautious though..... the road is curvey and not fun to drive at night. Your trip will take you at least a few days longer going and stopping at sights along the way. I think that you have to detour at Santa Barbara(due to construction) although the road may be finished by now?? If you are going alone you should stop every so often to enjoy, otherwise your eyes will be on the curvey road and you will not be able to enjoy yourself.

Interstate 5 sucks but is direct. You might want to find a path to I5 if you get tired of the scenery and curvey roads

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose is cool, especially at night.

Most people gave answers relating to the coast route (Highway 1), but Highway 101 is also worth considering, since it_s quicker and safer (and it_s not boring like I-5). Hwy 101 goes right through Silicon Valley, then Gilroy (you_ll smell the Garlic even if it isn_t Garlic Festival time), and the Salinas Valley (historical and picturesque). You pass within a few miles of many of the old missions (this being the route of El Camino Real from the days of Spanish California). The hot springs region just south of San Luis Obispo is interesting as is Pismo Beach just beyond. Lompoc is somewhat off Hwy 101, but has interesting architecture and a lot of outdoor murals. Gaviota Pass is very scenic, and Santa Barbara is certainly worth getting off the freeway for a look. A little ways beyond Ventura you_ll pass the Camarillo Outlet Mall in case you need to buy any clothes, and then over the hill into the San Fernando Valley (the smog will give you a clue that you_ve reached LA).

Well, the 101 goes pretty close to hearst castle which is interesting. You_ll more or less go through both santa barbara and pismo beach which aren_t the most scenic beaches but can be pretty at the right time of day.

I like Shell Beach which is right next to pismo, not much sand but lots of rock formations and the sand that is there is pretty much rocks and shells. There is a gazebo at the top there where you can feed seagulls.

edit: oh right, if you take the 1 instead of the 101 or...the 5? there is quite a bit of ocean to see along the road (although it is quite a bit longer drive, and winding as all get out)

carmel and monterey, then on to san simeon, down to paso robles and to san luis obisbo and pismo beach at that point you are half way there!

If you take the coast route rather than the freeway it is a very scenic and winding road.

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How safe are the beaches in California for children?|148148

My daughters are 8 and 13. We_ve bought a house in California right next to the beach. Honestly, how safe is it for them to run there alone?

Where we live now in Brunei, we live 20 mins from the beach. It is safe enough for even young kids to run there together without adults. Is it the same in California?

We_re a little more protective of kids here in California. Generally, things are pretty safe. But the media grabs hold of the rare instance where a child is abducted by a stranger, and EVERYONE reacts by never letting their kids out of their sight at anytime.

My youngest is about 8, and we go camping in a town called Carpinteria, which is very family-oriented. We let her run around with her friends, but we have her carry a small two-way radio. We_ll probably get here a cell phone soon, though. We feel comfortable in Carpinteria. However, we would never let her run around in Venice Beach. So it really depends where in California your home is. My guess is that you bought a home in a very nice area, so you can probably let them run around a bit.

In this day and age, I don_t care where you are, I would NOT let my children go alone - not to the beach, not to the library, not to the restroom, not anywhere. Especially the 8 year old. (And the 13 year old only if she_s with a large group of friends.) You just don_t know what can happen _ this is one of the things where I believe: some things are just not worth the risk!

I don_t mean to be an alarmist, but I don_t think we can be too cautious with out children. I sincerely hope you find this helpful!

You should ALWAYS accompany your kids at the beach. YOu must ALWAYS go with them and keep an eye on them, you never know what could happen.

Which area in Boston is affordable to live in and accessible to InterContinental Boston hotel?|145367

I am in the process of applying for an internship at the InterContinental Boston hotel. Based on my research, it is right by Financial District and Boston Harbor. It is also close to the South Station stop. Could you please recommend an area in Boston where I can rent an affordable apartment/room (I_m on student budget) while staying close to the hotel or MBTA stations so I can get to work easily? I don_t have a car.

A car wouldn_t do you any good anyway in that part of Boston. Boston is expensive, particularly for short-term internships. Consider a roommate situation or a sublet. Your best bet might be the Northeastern University area or their housing office. (Northeastern does co-ops, so they are experts at short-term.) NEU is also on the Orange Line, which goes to the Financial District.

T access means that quite a number of good student rental areas in other cities are open to you. Check Craigslist for Central Square Cambridge, UMass Boston area, Quincy (all Red Line). Medford or Malden Center, Ruggles Station (on the Northeastern University side ONLY, avoid Roxbury. These are Orange Line, which you can get at Downtown Crossing or State).

South Station is also the terminus for many of the commuter Rail lines, with frequent service to other suburbs, and a number of buses.

You are better looking outside the city whereas finding a decent priced apartment in the financial district is like winning the lottery. Try craigslist and look for areas like Arlington, West Roxbury, Quincy, Dorchester, Medford, Charlestown. You are not really going to find anything close to the hotel whereas it is all businesses and unless you have $500k to put down on a place in the North End it isn_t going to happen. But there are T stations all over the place and that hotel is right near the Red line which is the line that runs from Braintree to Medford so there are alot of options. If you don_t have a car then try to stay within the T line.

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Mabe you will get a deal on the Intercontinental Residents...

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What fun things are there to do for a teenage girl in Maryland?|144886

I_m turning fifteen and its obviously December so I can never have creative birthday parties because of the cold. I just want to go somewhere with my best friend for my birthday. I don_t want to go to the mall because I will just spend all the money I earned over the summer. I also don_t like museums.

if you live near ocean city maryland you can go to the Carousal hotel where they have a giant ice scatting rink and it makes a good place to have a party

I thought they shut down the Carosel Hotel in OC? not sure tho. Where in MD do you live sweetie? In Baltimore there are a ton of things to do....more details please

How many hours is the difference between Minnesota and New York?|134269

New York is 1 hour ahead of Minnesota.

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What are good drinks to order in the Vegas Casinos?|116987

This will be my 4th trip to Vegas, but while Im slotting I always just order the same drinks (Pina Colada, Tom Collins, and Margaritas) but I am bored of those already and would like to order something different but I do not know whats good in a casino. Any suggestions???

I LOVE trying new drinks. What I did was ask the servers in Vegas what their favorite drinks were, then ordered that from them. I ended up trying some really tasty (and sometimes weird) drinks that I can_t really remember the names of anymore..lol. Also, some casinos may have specials that you can_t find anywhere else. Ask your server if they have these where you are. Anyway, here are some drinks that I like that are pretty common that they should have in all the Vegas casinos:

Mai Tai
Tequila Sunrise
Sex on the Beach
Mojito
Sangria
Silver Cloud
Bloody Mary
Grasshopper
Bellini
Appletini

Btw...I swear I_m not an alcoholic...I just like to try something new whenever I_m in a restaurant/casino/bar. I mean, what_s the point of having the same thing over and over?

I am assuming you are not buying top shelf liquors and are talking about the free curtousy liquors provided by the casino to get you to lose all your money and not feel bad about it ? If so this means you are getting bored of low quality drinks using their generic liquors. However, I have found that the free Long Islands are not too bad if you can handle them. Anything with coke (rum..etc.) isnt a bad choice.

However if money isnt an issue specifically ask for top shelf liquors which will taste like the drinks you normally get on girls/guys night out at the local bar.

It all depends on how you are as a tipper. If you are cheap, stick to beer and shots, they can_s screw you on those. But if you are cheap and order a mixed drink you will wait forever and there won_t be much alcohol in the drink.

The trick is to order 2 drinks tip good and often.

How about a Cosmopolitan? My wife drinks those.

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