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How would you best get to and from GF to Hoop De Doo and how long would you allow for travel?

11:12am on 10/9/25 by JMcGuire20

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MM is MK

12:07pm on 10/9/25 by PrincipalTinker

How long would you allow to get to it if doing Minnie van?

36 min ago by JMcGuire20

I want to say it's about a 10 min drive, then factor in the wait for the Minnie Van which is variable.

1 min ago by njhyndman

Well you guys are stuck with me another three years. Just renewed. This November will be 10 years I'm here. Back the. I thought I was planning our last aware trip. DS was turning 16 and no longer enthusiastic and we had other places we wanted to travel...

11:39am by evamarie320

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:) this chat is the best

37 min ago by burfe1501

Glad you are sticking around. Love your advice.

34 min ago by pdes70

Three cheers for @eva!

20 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

Welp, no processional booking for December 3 or 8th. Guess I'll try day of with regal eagle? Ugh

8:52am by lesliepr

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Were you online shortly after 6? Did things disappear that quickly? I used Mouse Dining a couple years ago so I would set up an alert.

11:32am by njhyndman

Ah I see Dec 3rd is Jennifer Garner - popular!

11:53am by njhyndman

Nothing for Dec or 4, for any size party

27 min ago by Elaine5715

Rise has been off line all morning - after 12 now- close to giving up!

12:11pm by Bootsie13

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Correct @tdd. No more boarding groups.

50 min ago by popupcamper

That stinks. Looks like it's back up but wait time is long. Sorry. That is frustrating.

35 min ago by pdes70

Means all the lines are longer as people using their MEP on all the other rides-sigh. All the LL lines have been longer than usual

33 min ago by Bootsie13

If I let a tier 1 LL expire, can I book another tier 1 in the same park, even if I haven't tapped in for any LL yet?

11:13am by suzanne7711

Yes, same tier and same park.

11:42am by mkmuzzy

I didn't think letting it expire allowed you to book another Tier 1 if you haven't tapped in or used any LL yet? This is good to know!

12:31pm by njhyndman

I watched a youtube that said once you tap in to your first LL you can book another no matter the tier. So if your first LL booked is a tier2 as soon as you tap in you can book another tier1 even if you haven't used your initial tier1 yet. Is this true?

52 min ago by tddusina

Yes @tdd.

50 min ago by popupcamper

Kidani Savannah view. I've always stayed at Jambo. Anyone expert in Kidani views: should I request Sunset or Pembe Savannah? Giraffes are priority. No car/garage access not an issue. Resort only. Will be using pool area and heading to Jambo.

11:57am by evamarie320

Sunset savannah if giraffes are a priority

12:27pm by KLuck

I'd specify close to lobby. We were top floor Pembe and very very far from lobby during our summer resort stay. I'd say close to lobby and second floor for optimal viewing next time.

12:29pm by Rjcsmom

Oops- sorry we had sunset Savannah. Tons of giraffes:)

12:30pm by Rjcsmom

Non wdw- but starting feedback on DLP trip. Really easy drive last night, got on channel train just 2 hrs after leaving work. Checked into CL at marvel NYC & pixie dusted to an avengers suite- can't wait to see it!

3:19am by hodg

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Oh my this room is way bigger than our first house- so cool!

10:42am by hodg

Amazing! Enjoy

10:53am by TumbleMonkeys

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPy8oIaiAID/?igsh=NHdzNGkwMGx5bXFx

12:18pm by hodg

I'm tired of ruling the world with my phone. Can the parks be done with just a magic band & wallet?

5:45pm on 10/12/25 by UndeadMonkey

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Technically yes - if you don't want to use lightning lanes, check wait times or mobile order food.

5:48pm on 10/12/25 by njhyndman

If you're staying on property you are unlikely to need the wallet since MB can charge things to your room. In unlikely event of power outage some cash is good to have.

6:33pm on 10/12/25 by evamarie320

Will the blue umbrella CMs make more LL bookings for you if you don't have a phone?

6:41pm on 10/12/25 by PrincipalTinker

I don't know, but if I didn't have my phone, I think I'd end up in first aid feeling like I'd lost a limb.

7:30pm on 10/12/25 by utang44

I actually love this idea. AK would be easiest to manage without a phone. I think if you reserved 3 LLs at any park and then were content to do single rider and low hanging fruit, then very doable. Just a different kind of day.

8:12pm on 10/12/25 by mma.bla@gmail.com

I read at some point that the blue umbrella CM's would book LL for you if you were a non-phone user. I consider it more and more everyday!!

9:27pm on 10/12/25 by lizshiv

With the cost for LLs now, I want to get the most from the purchase. Especially last trip with 7 people. However if I was maybe doing for entertainment & food then I suppose it's doable for that.

9:34pm on 10/12/25 by youcanfly

Many times when I've needed a blue umbrella, I spend long waits just to speak with someone. Something to consider.

9:36pm on 10/12/25 by youcanfly

I never want to stand in line at the blue umbrellas, especially not behind someone who takes 15 minutes to trade pins.

10:13am on 10/13/25 by Ali Ababwa

I didn't realize they trade pins at blue umbrellas. CrAzY!

10:35am on 10/13/25 by snowdiz

I haven't used them a lot, but I've never waited in line for blue umbrella (at EP and AK).

10:47am on 10/13/25 by evamarie320

They do have pin boards at most of the umbrellas, but when we visit them, we stand to the side so people can actually access the GS. Some people lack sense, though.

1:48pm on 10/13/25 by utang44

Boy is that an understatement @utang! ;)

3:28pm on 10/13/25 by evamarie320

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Thanks everyone! This all stemmed from a restaurant menu - had to have phone to read the code to download the menu. Nope. I want a vacation where I don't have to be a secretary to every event.

11:37am by UndeadMonkey

I hate those scam for a menu places!

11:58am by evamarie320

I refuse to use my phone to look at menus . Even at Covid time when you scanned a QR code. I asked for a paper menu, I need to see what is available and can't see the menu on phone very well . I so understand @unreadmonkey

12:07pm by burfe1501

TA liners: Is the free dining plan for kids under 9 worth it? I almost always recommend not getting the dining plan bc rarely saves but now with the free offer for the littles, does it benefit?

11:55am by lorilcleveland

New DVC Rental Thread starting Sept 29th. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated DVC Rental search engine here: https://jjtlinks.page.link/DVCRentalSearch

7:15pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

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I also post same info in forum thread, but with charts, further analysis, and goofy gifs. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/9999

7:15pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 11/11 for $460/night or 21% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009qf1vIAA

7:20pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 12/13 for $440/night or 24% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009r09aIAA

7:20pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Pair of similar May listings, diff dates: You might catch a few lower priced 5-nighers in May, but they would be a little unicorrny: 5-night OKW Studio 05/10 for $230/night or 19% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-457743

7:29pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night OKW Studio 05/24 for $230/night or 19% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-457747

7:29pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

See charts in forum thread!

7:29pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

DVC Search engine update: In my previous thread I mentioned that Caspio, the service I use to host the data and search engine has eliminated the free plan completely as of OCtober 1st. Just in time for WDWs and my own birthday! :D Their lowest tier of...

7:37pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Their lowest tier of service is a ridonculous $100/month - AND it does not even include the number of records I need to host the active listings along with the previous year's past listings for comparison. The next tier up is $300 and they should be..

7:43pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

..ashamed of themselves. With work projects (stoopid EPA reporting) and home stuff I haven't had time to build anything new I like. and I've tried a few things I do have one plan for a new combo of software to use.

7:44pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

**BUT - I wanted to say that @len and TouringPlans have graciously offered to pay the the hosting for a few months to keep it going.**

7:44pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Hopefully I can get both my ducks in a row and cover my bases (probably with ducks) so I can jump over to a new site.

7:44pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

So, not sure how many people looked at past year's listings for comparison, but until I get ported over to something new the search engine will only be hosting active listings. I continue to archive all of my data, so will be able to pick back up later.

7:50pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

That is WONDERFUL news, JJT!!! You are doing all of us such a service, and I appreciate you SO much. And Len and TP have always been supportive and generous to Liners. I love this. Thank you, JJT, Len, and Touring Plans!!!!

7:52pm on 9/29/25 by aandjdodisney

Yes! Totally agree. Thank you!!

7:56pm on 9/29/25 by mcmillertime

Yay! Thank you @len! And @jjt I only search active listings fyi. I have saved so much money bc of your awesome work John!

7:58pm on 9/29/25 by jenc45

Woot woot! Thanks @len!

8:24pm on 9/29/25 by RememberWhen

Yay!!!! Thank you for all Your hard work on this @JJT!! It's an amazing tool. And thank you @len and @TP for helping to keep this going. How awesome!

9:17pm on 9/29/25 by lizshiv

Wow. That's great. Personally I never look at the past rentals. I just want to see the active to see if there's anything to match. Past does me no good for booking, lol. I've booked 3 rentals from your info so thanks to both of you.

9:41pm on 9/29/25 by cdlla

So happy to hear this! Thanks again for your dedication, @JJT and thank you @Len! I'm a daily deal checker! :)

9:58pm on 9/29/25 by missWishes

Thanks so much!!!!

10:17pm on 9/29/25 by fcoffey

Nothing exciting this morning, but some weirdness: both of those May OKW studios that first appeared late yesterday have increased this morning by $30/night. Have seen that at least a few times now, not sure what evil magic they are conjuring there.

10:40am on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

Feeling Splurgey? 10-night Riviera Grand Villa 10/18 for $1,638/night or 42% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009ru3hIAA

3:15pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

That Riv GV is a very rare room type to see on dedicateds - only 14 since 2023. All but 4 were 4-nights or shorter, this is only listing more than 8-nights recorded. The next nearest listing to this in price was about $280/night more back in Dec 2023.

3:16pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

This OKW Studio is a very nice price - be aware that the ones that appeared a bit above this price yesterday jumped up by $30 overnight! 4-night OKW Studio 01/04 for $210/night or 26% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-457994

3:17pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

10 nights at Riv Grand Villa? So cool but that's approx $17,000! Wowza. Wonder who can leap on that last minute? I feel like they'd have a better shot of offloading it by breaking that down into fewer nights.

3:23pm on 9/30/25 by Jennyhirsch

@Jenny I know!

3:42pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

Think my first mortgage wasn't much more than that & we lived there 10 years not 10 days. Those villas are gorgeous- remember @crispy's stay- & I'm sure that's a bargain but ouch!

5:11pm on 9/30/25 by hodg

If you are OK with booking at 11 months out THIS A BOOK IT NOW ALERT: It will not last long. 4-night BW Studio 08/24 for $286/night or 31% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Boardwalk%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC959

8:10pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

A belated thanks to @Len, and a continued thanks to @JJT for keeping this thread/identification of deals alive. Great service!

10:31pm on 9/30/25 by gmcc

Not much chance one would see a better price for this room in December - much less for a 5-night. 5-night SSR Studio 12/09 for $235/night or 20% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009sWqXIAU

12:37pm on 10/1/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night OKW Studio 01/22 for $200/night or 30% under https://vacationclublife.com/rentals

12:37pm on 10/1/25 by JJT (staff)

This is a fantastic tool @jjt, so thank you and I hope that you find a more reasonable host. Also thanks to @len for keeping it going in the meantime!

9:19pm on 10/1/25 by 56arlene

@56arlene :) Anyone who can use a 1-nighter in Dec, this new one today is terrific, especially for the season: 1-night Riviera Studio (Duo) 12/22 for $247/night or 34% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009uOiPIAU

9:59am on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night BLT Studio 11/24 for $342/night or 23% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009uYHyIAM

1:49pm on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

This one is especially good for the time frame and being a longer stay! 5-night BC Studio 12/03 for $377/night or 19% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046025

1:49pm on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night BW Studio 01/05 for $330/night or 20% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-458554

1:50pm on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

Very Nice: 2-night AK Kidani Studio 11/18 for $285/night or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-458861

8:35pm on 10/3/25 by JJT (staff)

SUPER Nice - by far the lowest Dec listing for this room recorded since 2023: 5-night AK Kidani 1 Bedroom 12/14 for $460/night or 31% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046048

8:36pm on 10/3/25 by JJT (staff)

Also Very Nice for Dec! 6-night Poly Studio (Duo) 12/17 for $383/night or 21% under https://vacationclublife.com/rentals

8:40pm on 10/3/25 by JJT (staff)

7-night AK Jambo Studio 09/05 for $261/night or 22% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-459272

5:48pm on 10/5/25 by JJT (staff)

If you can get there, this is a super deal: 2-night Aulani Studio 11/30 for $304/night or 42% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009yC9CIAU

10:45am on 10/6/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night BLT Studio 01/19 for $360/night or 19% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009xnIrIAI 3-night OKW Studio 01/21 for $227/night or 20% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009xnNhIAI

10:45am on 10/6/25 by JJT (staff)

Overall a very meh day for listings today, but here's one very good one, albeit a 1-nighter. 1-night OKW Studio 01/04 for $200/night or 30% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-459641

8:11pm on 10/7/25 by JJT (staff)

@JJT How smooth is it to rent with Vacation Club Life? Have my eye on a rental!!

12:13am on 10/8/25 by 4wvufans

Sorry, I'm just grabbing data and crunching numbers so can't say I have experience with all the sites. I haven't heard anything negative about any of them, though!

6:36am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

I've never rented DVC before and see a Boardwalk studio for our August dates at 1400 for 5 nights. Should I be jumping on this? Total DVC noob here lol

10:02am on 10/8/25 by RDryan

@RDRyan That 5-night Boardwalk for $1,400 translates to $280/night and is a very nice deal! When comparing to all listings 2-nights or longer it is about 26% under median price for August. When comparing to just listings 5-nights or longer it looks...

10:37am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

.. even better! I posted a few charts for you in my forum thread. You can see there are very, very few >=5-night listings around this price point. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/4547

10:37am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

@RDryan, yes. These deals sometimes go quickly. Just be aware of restrictions. E.g., is it final sale? Here's an article that helps:

10:39am on 10/8/25 by evamarie320

https://touringplans.com/blog/how-to-rent-disney-vacation-club-points/

10:39am on 10/8/25 by evamarie320

PRICE DROP: 7-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 11/09 orig $1,280/night now $768/n or 48% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000008C04TIAS

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

NEW: First 2 are SUPER CRAZY VERY NICE: 1-night GF Studio 11/18 for $264/night or 49% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A0UhuIAF

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night BW 1 Bedroom 11/19 for $336/night or 55% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A0RYlIAN

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night HH Studio 11/23 for $208/night or 20% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Hilton%20Head%20Island%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC999

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

@4wv - we snagged a low cost stay at CC through Vacation Club Life on a JJT post before and process was very easy and worked great! I believe we paid 1/2 up front, and other 1/2 of balance closer to trip. Hope feedback helps!

11:31am on 10/8/25 by mamaof2princesses

@mamaof2princesses This definitely helps!!! I trust liners . Another liner said it worked out for them too!!!

11:41am on 10/8/25 by 4wvufans

Price Drop: 3-night OKW Studio 01/18 orig $250/night now $210/n or 26% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009zrBtIAI

2:38pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

Seriously, this new one is a DO IT NOW listing. 6-night BW Studio 12/18 for $310/night or 25% under median vs all dates or more like 40% under vs past December listings! https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A1I0LIAV

2:53pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

All of these new ones are great prices vs historical data! 3-night SSR 1 Bedroom 10/27 for $360/night or 39% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046133

9:00pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

Lowest price for a 5-night for this room in December! 5-night Aulani 1 Bedroom 11/07 for $717/night or 31% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046134

9:00pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night SSR Studio 12/08 for $240/night or 19% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A1M8pIAF

9:00pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night OKW Studio 12/12 for $213/night or 25% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A1SvoIAF

9:01pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

I am kind of amazed that the 6-night BW in Dec is still out there this morning.

9:03am on 10/9/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night Aulani Hotel/Inn 09/06 for $320/night or 25% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/aulani-hawaii-459902

1:08pm on 10/9/25 by JJT (staff)

Not a ton of September Aulani Hotel/Inn rooms seen, but this is the lowest price recorded for one and especially surprising at 11 months out.

1:21pm on 10/9/25 by JJT (staff)

In addition to these, look for some very nice listings next Sept! 2-night Aulani Studio 10/25 for $240/night or 54% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A4QcVIAV

9:58pm on 10/10/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night GF Studio 01/20 for $420/night or 18% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A4ShVIAV

9:58pm on 10/10/25 by JJT (staff)

Following

8:02am on 10/11/25 by daisylover78

Any idea what DVC rental store and other similar ones category is for cc rewards? Is it travel or online shopping? TIA

1:27pm on 10/11/25 by RDryan

Thanks JJT for all of your hard work!!

3:55pm on 10/11/25 by 4wvufans

@4wv :) @RDRyan Once in awhile cc categories comes up but I don't recall any definitive reports back. AwardWallet has a merchant category lookup - it absolutely not a definitive answer since sometimes companies show up multiple times and may have...

9:41am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

..different category results depending on some sort of subsidiary structure. But, FWIW DVC Rental store shows up multiple times as either travel, hotels or TIMESHARES. I suspect the rental side would end up travel, but we'd need reports to verify.

9:42am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

https://awardwallet.com/en/merchants

9:42am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

I just found one report on reddit from last year that David's appeared on their card as "lodging/hotels."

9:44am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night AK Kidani Studio 01/06 for $276/night or 21% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-460833

3:07pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

This JAN BW 1BR is a funny one: 19% under median vs all dates, but in reality compared to all JAN 2-nights or longer is only about 7% under. However, when comparing to 6-nights or longer is more like 11% under. Far fewer longer stays for BW 1BR.

3:14pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night BW 1 Bedroom 01/11 for $597/night or 19% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-460840

3:14pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

If you like chart analysis, check out the forum thread. :)

3:14pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

NEW: 2-night CC 1 Bedroom 12/05 for $540/night or 31% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/copper-creek-461062

11:43am by JJT (staff)

PRICE DROPS: If you want to try out a BLT 2BR, this might be the one for you: 1-night BLT 2 Bedroom 10/22 orig $1,150/night now $500/n or 57% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10043653

11:44am by JJT (staff)

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This is now fantastic: 3-night SSR 1 Bedroom 10/27 orig $360/night now $300/n or 49% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046133

11:44am by JJT (staff)

5-night Riviera 2 Bedroom 10/28 orig $1,578/night now $823/n or 37% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046175

11:44am by JJT (staff)

That Riv 2BR is not a cheap room and is not a high volume room type. This price is FAR below any other OCT prices recorded, forget about for a 5-nighter.

11:45am by JJT (staff)

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