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NDR: all wise liners: I'm looking for a recommendation for a company/service that will take a photo and turn it into a stretched canvas art piece. Something other than Shutterfly. TIA!

2:58pm on 12/3/25 by shockbl

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Photographer here- always Mpix

9:54pm on 12/3/25 by LaurenInWonderland

Staples

11:20pm on 12/3/25 by WorldTraveler34

We have used SmallwoodHome.com, to get canvas wall art made of pictures of our farm/hunting properties. They have wood frames / more rustic if you like that look, but I think they do other styles too.

12:31am by WildernessLodger

How about a fun Cookie Stroll thread?:) Let's rank the cookies we try from favorite to least favorite & see what we all liked? I'll start. We tried these 6: (1)Ginger Molasses w/Cream Cheese Icing (2)Cranberry Oatmeal (3)Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth**

4:10pm on 12/4/25 by kingdomminded

(4)Mickey Shaped Black & White (5)Peanut Butter at Sunshine Seasons (6)Prototype. Not a fan of the last one at all, but the top 3 were very good & the 4th was still good, just not as fantastic as the others. I brought a ziplock to gather them & we**

4:13pm on 12/4/25 by kingdomminded

**sampled them all when we got back to the room. They didn't get smushed at all! Yay!

4:14pm on 12/4/25 by kingdomminded

Yay! Following as I'll be strolling soon on my upcoming trip.

12:08am by njhyndman

Don't know if anyone has mentioned, but if you are in MK for the day and going to MVMCP that night, you can get access to and buy party merchandise (but not pins) in the Emporium mid afternoon by showing your MVMCP ticket on your phone.

4:10pm on 12/4/25 by Dell795

!!!! Seriously?! I'm thrilled to hear this - I am really hoping to snag the coffee mug. Thanks for sharing.

4:20pm on 12/4/25 by NervousRex

Are the party exclusive items out to view or do you ask for a specific item you want to buy?

10:06pm on 12/4/25 by missWishes

They are out in their usual area in the Emporium, but the area is roped off with a CM on each side. After showing your MVMCP ticket for that night in MDE, you can go in to look at all the items and buy what you want.

11:45pm on 12/4/25 by Dell795

Following for more info and others experiences this year

11:46pm on 12/4/25 by tl5

Well I forgot to set an alarm this morning for my ADRs and didn't realize I had missed it till 7:30pm!! Turns out it didn't matter. Everything seemed wide open. Booked woodys bbq, artists point and Ohana breakfast. This will be a first big trip for DS3.

9:27pm on 12/4/25 by skemp

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Cost saving. People spending on LLs instead of TS. Food and service at TS generally very good. But pricey.

9:44pm on 12/4/25 by evamarie320

Agreed. We're down to only 2 brunches this next trip because we decided we needed LL. I'd MUCH rather do TS dining, but PH only 2 days, not sure we could get through without LL. :(

11:44pm on 12/4/25 by DestinyCalled

Daddy ain't made of $, gotta cut somewhere.

11:44pm on 12/4/25 by DestinyCalled

"What's cookin'?" Freezer clean out; hot dogs baked beans and probably chips. Since DW is in the midst of her Christmas baking we'll have apricot strudel for dessert. Thursday menus, post them here!

4:42pm on 12/4/25 by TacMed

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Leftovers from mega-lunch at Manny's yesterday (Prime burger and steak sandwich) supplemented with home-assembled salad. Pecan Pie for desert!

11:12pm on 12/4/25 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

BTW I love clean-out-the-refrigerator-and/or-freezer pie! Assemble compatible leftover ingredients. Bond with a can of cream of mushroom/chicken/celery soup. Dump them in a pie crust or a dish covered with that demonic Pillsbury crescent dough. Bake. Eat!

11:33pm on 12/4/25 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Update on our first Aulani dinner-sushi, wings, mai tai (me), an old fashioned (dh) at The 'Olelo Room while listening to live music :)

11:44pm on 12/4/25 by KLuck

BG1 back...? Was booking LL this morning and was able to modify times a tad using BG1. Joel, you amazing Disney wonder person. Even if that's all I get, I'm so grateful! Xoxo forever!

7:17am on 12/4/25 by RememberWhen

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I need to check the forum. Would be awesome if that's working again!

7:27am on 12/4/25 by youcanfly

I just posted on the thread and tagged @joel. MDE just did another update?

7:32am on 12/4/25 by PrincipalTinker

Following and hoping! :)

7:34am on 12/4/25 by missWishes

Whaaaaattttt? I booked LLs yesterday but like my times so I'm afraid to try it out. Does OP have DAS? BG1 still works for that if I remember correctly.

8:44am on 12/4/25 by JenniferB1975

Following here and on the forum. Hoping and hoping!

9:08am on 12/4/25 by katienowaity

I pushed an update this morning that will hopefully let people book LLs again. I can't make any promises as to how well or how long it will work, but at least it's something. Heading down to Orlando now, so if it stops working I won't be able to do much.

9:30am on 12/4/25 by joelbruick

Sweet! Headed down now

9:36am on 12/4/25 by jhab.andPixieDust

Thank you Joel!

9:38am on 12/4/25 by allanmayo

Yay Joel!!!

9:58am on 12/4/25 by njhyndman

It's a Festivus Miracle!

10:00am on 12/4/25 by gmcc

Thank you @Joel!

10:03am on 12/4/25 by popupcamper

This is the best news! Praying it lasts.

10:38am on 12/4/25 by sivako4750

Hooray!

10:38am on 12/4/25 by utang44

Love this and lol @gmcc!

10:44am on 12/4/25 by youcanfly

And a special thanks to @rememberwhen for sharing this discovery!

10:45am on 12/4/25 by youcanfly

Joel, you are the absolute BEST!!!! Thank you!!

11:00am on 12/4/25 by McMinnie

Where can we send a tip to Joel? Haven't sent after our last trip.

11:05am on 12/4/25 by matterhorn55

https://joelface.github.io/bg1/contact.html

11:23am on 12/4/25 by youcanfly

I was able to mody my existing LL to overlap using BG1 this morning. Thanks Joel!

11:47am on 12/4/25 by twig991

Neat! Good job, @joel.

12:43pm on 12/4/25 by TumbleMonkeys

Awesome news!!!

1:17pm on 12/4/25 by Woody70

Great news!

1:35pm on 12/4/25 by suzanne7711

Great news. Looking forward to being able to book and modify using BG1 while we are here.

2:33pm on 12/4/25 by Dell795

Amazing!

3:07pm on 12/4/25 by HairyBaby

Thank you for everything you do Joel!!!

3:19pm on 12/4/25 by BlastThatPeterPan

In the parks today, grabbed TOT at the 1pm drop with BG1 and moved up some later times. It's working great and couldn't have been better timing for our group. Not sure I can say thanks enough Joel! So grateful.

3:32pm on 12/4/25 by MakeYourselfStellar

Oh my gosh!!!! Thank you soooo much Joel!!! I've been struggling like a newbie these past couple of park days with MDE bc it's so horrendous. I've been missing BG1 like crazy!!! Can't wait to look! You totally rock!!!!

3:37pm on 12/4/25 by kingdomminded

Thanks you can fly.

3:40pm on 12/4/25 by matterhorn55

Yay!! Going next week, so happy to hear this!! Saving this thread to tip Joel!! Appreciate all you do!!

3:51pm on 12/4/25 by wegoshopgirl

Amazing! Joel is a wizard!!

6:58pm on 12/4/25 by RigbyC

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I'm so happy I could cry! Thanks, Joel!!

8:26pm on 12/4/25 by mcmillertime

Yessssss!!!! Thank you so much, Joel!

10:02pm on 12/4/25 by missWishes

Fantastic!! Way to go, Joel!

11:21pm on 12/4/25 by QueenOfHearts

My family is making me pick a new place for dinner...I'm a creature of habit and don't want to veer from our favorites. We love Sanaa (and other spots) and I don't want to go to Disney springs. What are your favorite resort restaurants? :)

3:35pm on 12/4/25 by kitcat97

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We do go to some of the WDW buffets now and then but tend to think they offer quantity and variety for mass appeal over quality. I haven't often found an item there so delicious that I wanted seconds. Faves: Cape May, H&V, Tusker, 1900PF char buffets.

8:39pm on 12/4/25 by Ali Ababwa

Thank you everyone!!

8:48pm on 12/4/25 by kitcat97

Cake Bake Bar is my true jam! But if I had a large party and kids to please: Via Napoli (who doesn't love pizza?) or Hoop De Doo (charming and totally unique to WDW!)

11:19pm on 12/4/25 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Don't know if this has been posted here yet, but let it be known that they start selling the truck popcorn buckets for MVMCP at 4 and were sold out by 7.

7:22pm on 12/4/25 by momma4fun

Good intel! Thank you! I was going to wait until later in the evening. Now I know better!

10:04pm on 12/4/25 by missWishes

That popcorn bucket is pretty stinking cute.

11:05pm on 12/4/25 by trishr.

First time renting a DVC.Great deal. I was wondering what is up with the website telling me I don't have a reservation linked to my Magic Band +?I'm linked to the reservation, updated software, and paired.I have to be missing something.Have a great day!

8:42pm on 12/4/25 by 4wvufans

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I charged them tonight because we leave Sunday. When I click on Magic Bands on my resort reservation, it sends me to by more! Maybe they think we are rich!

9:51pm on 12/4/25 by 4wvufans

Ohhhhh yes that link is the buy more link. If you can see your magic bands and it says they are active you should be good.

10:16pm on 12/4/25 by popupcamper

Thanks to all! Yes, @popup. I kind of figured. First time renting made it seem weird.

10:29pm on 12/4/25 by 4wvufans

Opinions please :) flight arrival at MCO is 10:05 am & I have really wanted to do Topolino's character breakfast with the kids. Last seating is 12:15 pm. Is it nuts if I try to make that work? Flight is non-stop and we were going to Uber from the airport

11:27am on 12/4/25 by carolbahn

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Follow-up question. If there is time, we could drop our luggage at BWV where we are staying and take the skyliner over. How much time would that add? But if timing is tight, we can just leave our luggage at the Riviera Bell Services, right?

11:29am on 12/4/25 by carolbahn

No I don't think you are crazy! Should definitely be doable.

11:30am on 12/4/25 by melcort10

You can leave the bags at Riviera. I would give yourself 20-30 minutes from BWV to Riv.

11:31am on 12/4/25 by melcort10

It's doable. Worst case you are a no show, you're charged fee, you call WDW customer service to explain flight delay, and they will most likely credit you. I've been credited back the no show fee 3 times. Once I was totally in the wrong too. Just spaced.

12:28pm on 12/4/25 by Jennyhirsch

Thank you!!!'

12:37pm on 12/4/25 by carolbahn

I think BWV would add about 30 min if it's bell services and 45. min if it's to put it in your room. If your room is not ready I probably wouldn't bother and just do RR bell services. I think you can do it if flight is on time, and def worth it!

12:42pm on 12/4/25 by TumbleMonkeys

It never occurred to me to call to try to get back the no show fee when I spaced out and no showed.

2:06pm on 12/4/25 by Ali Ababwa

Stick with me, Ali.

6:04pm on 12/4/25 by Jennyhirsch

Actually, I had been showing my DD how to book ADRs. So I booked a pretend one with her. A few months later, I was weeding in my backyard and got an alert for a WDW charge. Lol. I had never cancelled the fake ADR. They credited it. I was laughing.

6:06pm on 12/4/25 by Jennyhirsch

My experience with phone CM was less positive. I canceled Whispering Canyon & even saved the confirmation email. I was charged for 6 people! When I called I was reminded of the 2-hr rule and told they could not see the confirmation of cancel.

6:35pm on 12/4/25 by snowdiz

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^^ I had to get very firm and then was reluctantly told it would be refunded as only a one-time courtesy. Of course I would have printed the email and taken it to GS in person, but what a pain....

6:37pm on 12/4/25 by snowdiz

Wow, @snow, that's so witchy. The other 2 times I was charged, I had actually eaten at the 2 restaurants. Just told the CMs on the phone, offered up my receipt if needed, but they said no problem. In a nice, friendly way!

7:24pm on 12/4/25 by Jennyhirsch

Last August we arrived 9:05am Terminal C, carryon only, Mears bus, we made our 10:40a A&C brunch ADR

8:52pm on 12/4/25 by Magicalday2011

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