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[debe]

TOLL-FREE NUMBERS for Disney
(As of 12/05/06, these toll-free numbers are still working. )
1-800-828-0228
1-877-939-3732

Posted by Suflay: "The 800 # goes to the Disney Travel Company rather than Central Reservations Office, so don't forget their cancellation policy may be different than dealing with CRO. When I used the 800 # recently, they told me I had to cancel 6 days or more out from my arrival date. If it was less than 6 days, I would lose one night's deposit, plus tax. Bev"

Posted by eblondie26: "what can you use those 800 numbers for?"
Posted by loobyoxlip: "It's the same # as calling the 414-W-DISNEY. You can use it to get rate quotes, make reservations, dining PS's, etc."

Original Thread can be located by clicking: Disney 800 Number?
Should you find these numbers are no longer in existance or come across new numbers, please let us know.




COOLING DOWN IDEAS:

Keep hydrated with plenty of water!
Brita Fill’n Go bottles
Cut back on caffine
Battery powered fans with spray bottle attachment (mister fan or “Misty Mate”)
100% Cotton Clothing (preferably light colors)
Synthetic fiber clothing “Coolmax, Dry-Weave, etc”
Wear good breathable socks
Try staying out of direct sunlight
Take breaks in air conditioned attractions, restaurants or other places
Take a break and go swimming!
Non-greasy sunscreen (make sure you cover ears, nose & shoulders well)
Hats with visors, Straw hats
Breathable shoes
Take advantage of the water misters through out the parks
Dampen face cloths with cool water & place at back of neck, wrists & hot areas
Cotton hankies work well too!
Don’t RACE about the parks take your time
If over exposed to the sun use an Aloe Product or try cooled “Milk of Magnesia” as
A topical ointment (it also can help prevent blistering)
A product called “Florida Water” can be applied by a mister bottle (found in cologne
Section at Walgreens "DO NOT DRINK"
Tour the parks early, take a break & then go back in the evening
Save the “wet” rides for mid-day or on the hottest days of vacation
Chaffing? Try a little petroleum jelly on the affected areas
How about a baseball cap “ice sandwich”? Place a napkin in the hat, then crushed ice
& another napkin (this can cool the body down)
Remember to pack ponchos to keep from getting soaked during the summer showers
“Dove” refresher wipes can help with cooling you down & will freshen you up a bit too
Cool Bands can be located in WalMarts or you can make your own: Polymer Cool Neck Bands


These cooling ideas were taken from the thread When your HOT, your HOT...Cooling off tips needed!

If you have any COOLING ideas that you can add to aid our fellow PassPorter travelers, please post!

[debe]

WILL BE ADDING TO THIS LIST! (UNDER CONSTRUCTION )

[Wendyismyname]

Great thread!

What is Florida Water?

[debe]

I had to look this one up as I had no idea either. It's a cologne for women and available at Walgreens

Here is a small article on Florida Water

[Wendyismyname]

Thanks!

[Helenn]

Another extremely helpful list ~ thanks again!

[MAria R]

Great list!!

[lauren-roxy]

Very informative-thanks!!!!!

[duranjt]

Just noticed this as a problem on the newsletter, but we have a solution to the automatically flushing toilets and they stress they can cause!! Our daughter had the same issue with being scared of the automatic flush...soooo my husband informed her that we were in the Magic Kingdom, so the potties had to be magic too!! It was just trying to make sure her potty was always "magically clean!" For some reason, she totally took the bait and still refers to the automatic toilets four years later as "Magic Potties!"
Hope this might help someone else!!

[Anne's Family]

Another idea i read about is to bring post-it notes with you. Put one over the "eye" of the toilet until you're ready for it to flush.

Anne

[Moosin88]

Great Info. Thanks!!!

[WENDY CROSBIE]

Were going in june and july so brilliant handy hints,thanks

[FrankD]

I bought what is called an Ifan. I looks like an Ipod but it is a fan you can hang by a laynard around your neck with it blowing up in your face. I'll be there at the beginning of June.

[happyhedgehogs]

Originally Posted by debe;805253 Cool Bands can be located in WalMarts or you can make your own: [url="http://www.watersorb.com/polymer_cool_neck_bands.htm"

Polymer Cool Neck Bands[/url]

The HotHeadz website has a special right now: 6 of the cool bands for $20, with free shipping! Go here.

[smilechaser]

Great Ideas!

Thanks!