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My full August 2018 trip report – PREP183

My full August 2018 trip report – PREP183

Hear the daily updates from my August 2018 trip which included staying at Pop Century, testing touring in the parks, Highway in the Sky dining event, and more.

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Shannon Albert

Heather

Saturday 18th of August 2018

I cringed when you said you were recording in the parks. Usually I think it is hard to hear the audio over all of the background noise, but however you did it worked perfectly. Thank you! Great trip report.

Mandy

Tuesday 14th of August 2018

Hi Shannon! I read recently that airline check in at the resort can be difficult and sometimes impossible with a hyphenated surname. Can you confirm this? Travelling internationally back to Australia...

Elise

Sunday 12th of August 2018

Loved the in-park updates! Really enjoyed hearing the magical sounds! Especially when you entered The Seas building at Epcot and we heard the seagulls “More! More! More!” :)

Elise

Sunday 12th of August 2018

I mean “Mine”! Lol

Anna

Saturday 11th of August 2018

Hi Shannon! Just a quick question, will the 8am opening at Hollywood studios come the end of this month be for on-site guests only and act like a permanent EMH or will it be for off site guests too? I couldn't see anything about it on the disney site. Many thanks, I find your podcasts so useful.

natasha

Thursday 9th of August 2018

Do you know if the Bippidi Boppidi Boutique has the Minnie Halloween dress? (Specifically the MK location.)