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Apologies if this had already been posted but just found a video of the refurb at kidani and they look gorgeous!!

5:01pm on 12/15/25 by VikeQueen

So excited to stay there in October!

5:20pm on 12/15/25 by KLuck

I saw that too! It is exciting that they have done such a great job.

5:32pm on 12/15/25 by PrincipalTinker

This is making it really hard for me to be sensible and use my holding points for my May trip ... im kind of hoping the riv will be fully booked so I'm "stuck" at kidani and can't switch . LOL

8:39pm on 12/15/25 by VikeQueen

I hope it's done by April!

46 min ago by ljmcg

Day 7 of crazy solo trip, and crazy indeed! After the party last night I am up and at Garden Grill for my breakfast CP package. I should have booked a later time - SO TIRED!!

9:05am on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

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Hang in there! As they often say during a Disney World trip, "You can sleep when you're dead". Have the best time today! I hope you can take a nap later.

9:14am on 12/15/25 by MrsNesbitt05

Me too @Mrs! Going to try this afternoon.

10:34am on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Walked off breakfast with a stroll to France to see Pere Noel, since he was not here on my arrival night in EP. Now for the new Test Track!

10:37am on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Well nothing will wake you up on a cool morning like a ride on Test Track! Now off to Mexico - anadale!

11:00am on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Saw La Posdas in Mexico and then went to Norway. Loved the Barn Santa! Then rode FEA.

12:57pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Then on to Germany! Ate a bite at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen and of course had to stop for some Carmel treats. Then Italy - andiamo!

1:14pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Watched La Bafana in Italy who was fantastic. Now in America waiting for the Voices of Liberty.

1:16pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

At 1:15 there is already a line forming for the Candlelight Processional!

1:17pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

What??? Wow ok maybe I need to get the dang dining package. Who is the narrator

3:41pm on 12/15/25 by Gusgus5

Narrator is Henry Winkler. I'm now in line for package seating for the 8:15 show, got here 40 min early which is apparently way to late.

7:43pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

So to catch up, after Voices of Liberty I did pick a pearl in Japan so I can do a necklace fir one of my DDs fur Christmas. I got 2 pearls - twins! Fitting as I have twin DDs.

7:45pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Then I went back to my hotel for a much needed nap. Came back about 5 PM and watched Joyful (a must!) and then did the Glimmering Greehouses tour.

7:47pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Finished the cookie stroll and now in line for the Candlelight Processional. It's been a DAY!

7:48pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Oh my word, I'm tired just reading this!! Have fun tonight!

8:39pm on 12/15/25 by lizshiv

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Candlelight Processional was amazing! Henry did a great job. Even thought I was in the second to last switchback for the dining package line, still got a great seat. Of course it was easier since it was just me.

10:14pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Did a little shopping on my way out and now on the monorail back to GF. Looking forward to a chill day at AK tomorrow. Good night!

10:15pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Sounds like a great day! But I bet you are tired!

48 min ago by ljmcg

Has anyone used the standby skipper app?

3:49pm on 12/14/25 by Kracinda

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I will definitely rely on BG1, but just in case I get the network relay failed message, I decided to get it. DD is not coming back for a few years and we want to make sure we'll be able to get our preferred rides. And we are not early birds...

4:56pm on 12/14/25 by Canadianminnie

I will definitely give reports on how it's going on this chat.

4:58pm on 12/14/25 by Canadianminnie

Yes, please report back how it went. I'm trying to be on my phone less and more present with the family. Hard for us die hard planners!

10:22pm on 12/15/25 by Kracinda

Somehow I didn't know about the "create your own treat" at goofys candy kitchen! We ended our trip at DS and I have a Mickey rice krispy treat to eat for dessert at home tonight.

5:18pm on 12/15/25 by NervousRex

That is my DDs' must do every trip - so much fun (and delicious)!!

6:16pm on 12/15/25 by daisylover78

Those fresh created treats are the best! Rice krispie treat with chocolate and peanut butter chips is my go to.

10:19pm on 12/15/25 by njhyndman

Any idea what happens if you show up to a dining reservation with one extra person?

11:08am on 12/15/25 by schwhite16@aol.com

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** Minute) anyway, 5 was tricky - there were 2 places that obviously just pulled a chair to the side of a 4 top and we were extremely scrunched for space but they got us in to eat in a timely manner.

4:28pm on 12/15/25 by cdlla

The line to get to The Beach Boys show in November might have been the longest I've ever seen! Went on forever.

5:47pm on 12/15/25 by utang44

From the old WDW Today (when it was good) wasn't there a story Len told where he had an ADR for 4 & brought like -8 people? Matt always referenced it. Man I miss those days.

9:55pm on 12/15/25 by boardwalkbum

Can anyone give me some insight on after hours (tix event) vs. extended evening hours? I've only done early entry and after hours events all these years. I wanted to know how the two compare. I wasn't a fan of the after hours btw. Thanks!

5:35pm on 12/15/25 by Pumpkinprincess11

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After hour events are only scheduled for two hours. You need to scan into each attraction to prove you are staying at a deluxe resort. There is limited food available. They are usually schedules two times a week and the park can vary.

5:48pm on 12/15/25 by PrincipalTinker

Extended evening hours are not terrible but if a budget allows the paid Disney After Hours is great if the focus is rides. We've done a few and they can great for those that enjoy late nights

5:53pm on 12/15/25 by youcanfly

@Principal how are the crowds during the extra evening hours? I'm staying at Yacht Club so we will be able to go this trip.

7:07pm on 12/15/25 by Pumpkinprincess11

@youcanfly Id like to focus on rides. Would you say it is the equivalent of a low crowd level day?

7:08pm on 12/15/25 by Pumpkinprincess11

What park will be offering them?

7:26pm on 12/15/25 by PrincipalTinker

I did AK at the end of October. It was raining at the start time, so we started late. In 90 minutes we did:FoP, Navi, Dinosaur and EEx2. We also watched the Tree of Life Awakenings and walked through Pandora at night.

7:35pm on 12/15/25 by PrincipalTinker

I think I have done all parks and usually start at that park early to get some low wit attractions completed. For example, I have started at Soarin at 8:30 on EP nights and I don't stop tomeatch the night time show. Wait times are usually relatively short

7:38pm on 12/15/25 by PrincipalTinker

We LOVE those extra 2hrs for EE - when we can get them. Got TT & GOTGx2 in Aug after watching Luminous. Probably could've squeezed something else in if we hadn't watched FW show.

8:29pm on 12/15/25 by DestinyCalled

But it's hard to get too many big wait attractions in. EP might actually be the least successful of the 4 parks. Still, I love the parks at night, even if just a LITTLE less crowded.

8:30pm on 12/15/25 by DestinyCalled

@Principal it's just MK and EP.

9:07pm on 12/15/25 by Pumpkinprincess11

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@Destiny I was thinking of doing the EP hours so this is good intel! Thanks!

9:07pm on 12/15/25 by Pumpkinprincess11

For EP, we started early at FEA around 8:45, skipping night show. Straight to TT at 9:10, then Soaring and Moana water thing, then got tired and while we could have done Remy, we left around 10:15. Lol. It's a lot of walking.

9:40pm on 12/15/25 by Jennyhirsch

For MK, the headliners were still 20-30 minute waits as the daytime crowds worked thru (bc regular visitors can zip in line right before park close) but the Tier 2 rides were total walk ons after first hour.

9:42pm on 12/15/25 by Jennyhirsch

What time have people been lining up for last candlelight show?

7:35pm on 12/15/25 by Gusgus5

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Oh man. Both sets of grandparents want to go but I didn't want to shell out money for dining package. Not sure they can stand that long

8:34pm on 12/15/25 by Gusgus5

The line doesn't move till time to go in. Not sure how much wheelchair rentals are but 4 chair rentals will be cheaper than 4 dinners somewhere. Plunk the grandparents in line in a wheelchair!

9:13pm on 12/15/25 by Jennyhirsch

@Gusgus, even with a dining package we have stood in long lines to get in CP. I was surprised the first time!

9:33pm on 12/15/25 by snowdiz

Has anyone heard from Cortdawg recently. She has been on my mind lately. Hoping she is having good days.

9:23pm on 12/15/25 by olddonnaduck

"What's cookin'?" We have enough makings for a nice charcuterie board for DW and to enjoy for dinner tonight. Nut strudel for our dessert. Share those Monday menus please!

4:31pm on 12/15/25 by TacMed

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Salmon, air fryer baked potatoes, and honey carrots.

6:25pm on 12/15/25 by TumbleMonkeys

Chicken and stuffing casserole with carrots on the side

7:09pm on 12/15/25 by ejhnstn

Leftover chili and cornbread. Some chocolate orange slices for dessert.

9:02pm on 12/15/25 by WendyMarie

Need some suggestions for Disney dining we haven't tried before. Our reservation window opens next week. No character meals unless the food is fantastic. I have some ideas for Disney springs, but need some in park dining ideas. Mom, dad, 3 teens.

9:34pm on 12/8/25 by Kracinda

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Bumping for ideas.

7:34am on 12/9/25 by utang44

What have you tried before?

7:37am on 12/9/25 by missWishes

In the parks we've been to: 50s Primetime, Coral Reef, Crystal Palace, Garden Grill, Hollywood & Vine, Tony's, and Tusker House Is there anything great or new we are missing out on?

10:24am on 12/9/25 by Kracinda

We've also been to the Italian place that is in the fantasmic package

10:25am on 12/9/25 by Kracinda

Best food I've had at WDW is Jiko. Followed by Flying Fish, BlueZoo, and Jaleo.

10:27am on 12/9/25 by evamarie320

In the app you can click on Dining to see user ratings for all in-park restaurants at WDW.

10:27am on 12/9/25 by Ali Ababwa

For in park, Via Napoli has always been a hit with my teens. And Liberty Tree Tavern is great for MK in the cooler months. Also dad can get a beer there ;-)

10:34am on 12/9/25 by MOJoe

This made me realize we don't eat a ton of in-park TS. We do enjoy La Hacienda at Epcot and 50s PT at HS. Also have eaten Tony's on several recent trips, primarily for the garlic bread! Otherwise, we tend to leave the park and go to a nearby resort.

10:54am on 12/9/25 by utang44

I've enjoyed Via Napoli and Chefs de France both in Epcot. Also yak and Yeti in AK.

10:59am on 12/9/25 by TumbleMonkeys

We prefer to eat TS out of the parks, too! Impossible to imagine a TS when those France ham and cheese croissants and Nutella beignets are calling my name. And the brisket grilled cheeses at Woodys. And cheeseburger spring rolls at MK!

11:15am on 12/9/25 by Jennyhirsch

Agree with @eva, all great. Also enjoy Frontera Cocina. .Remember, if you walk through Boathouse, you can go sit out on the dock (it is a dock, it does move a little with wind or if boats go by) with no ADR and little to no wait.

11:16am on 12/9/25 by irenek

Stand outs from my 2 teens are 50's PT(their must-do), Garden Grill, B&C (just don't order the cookie sticks...go with a no way Jose!), and Crystal Palace breakfast is on the docket for May. Taking notes on other suggestions!

12:11pm on 12/9/25 by maurine08

AK - Yak & Yeti, HS - HBD, Epcot - Chefs de France and MK - Skipper's Canteen was good.

12:25pm on 12/9/25 by TacMed

Epcot is the best park for restaurants. We like Le Cellier, Biergarten, Via Napoli, and the Rose & Crown. AK is probably next in quality, Tucker House has characters but good buffet, Tiffans if you want something a bit fancier, Yak and Yetti is also good.

3:05pm on 12/9/25 by anycolour

... you cant beat Brown Derby at HS, everything else is a bit mid but not bad. MK is a bit rough, Skipper Canteen is good and my personal favorite is Liberty Tree. Be Our Guest is ok but you're paying for atmosphere. I would avoid Tony's, but all other...

3:09pm on 12/9/25 by anycolour

I'll second Y&Y plus VN. Are you thinking about dining at resorts with easy access to parks? Topolino's has fantastic views and it's fun to take SL from a park and back

4:18pm on 12/9/25 by youcanfly

Favorites with my teens are all in Epcot: Via Napoli, San Angel Inn, Spice Road Table (if they are a little adventurous). At resorts - Steakhouse 71 for lunch break outside MK, Boma breakfast, Sebastian's Bistro, Tratoria Al Forno.

5:32pm on 12/9/25 by rickelwoman

I agree with Via Napoli. Awesome pizza and pasta. My teenage nieces also love Sci Fi, 50s PT, Whispering Canyon Cafe. Liberty Tree is a turkey dinner etc so we love that near the end of the trip when we're tired of eating out.

10:10pm on 12/9/25 by hauntedmansionnurse

W mostly do Coral Reef and Sci Fi.

10:09am on 12/10/25 by JackOfAll

Sfl

3:43pm on 12/11/25 by kllangford

Is Biergarten only outdoor seating? I was thinking lunch reservations to get some AC and out of the crowds. But it's rated pretty highly, and my teens do love a buffet.

3:33pm on 12/14/25 by Kracinda

We like jojo the best . Le collier is a great one too.

4:07pm on 12/14/25 by matterhorn55

Biergarten is indoors and its really fun

4:13pm on 12/14/25 by mnfc

Biergarten is fully indoors, but with a setting that feels outdoors. Definitely recommended if you've not been there before.

4:20pm on 12/14/25 by cigar95

If you're doing full day @ AK, I'd second Boma. RD AK, book Boma for "breakfast" at 10:30/11a. You can hit all the headliners, then leave for brunch, then go back for shows. My fav way to do AK. OR do Nomad Lounge for Churros!

6:29pm on 12/14/25 by DestinyCalled

For in park, In Epcot, Shiki Sai and Space 220 but the lounge so you don't have to do pre fix. AK Yak and yeti

8:39pm on 12/14/25 by zarbado

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@zarbado - can my teens be seated in the lounge? Assumed it was 21 and up

4:31pm on 12/15/25 by Kracinda

The only WDW lounges that restrict kids are Geo (all the time) and Trader Sams (after 8).

4:52pm on 12/15/25 by evamarie320

We were at Brown Derby yesterday and it was very good. Also CRT is character dining but the food on Saturday in my opinion was phenomenal!

8:48pm on 12/15/25 by arose

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