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Is bridging tickets still a thing? Also is it still recommended to use the ticket in the park first? Tia

3 min ago by momma4fun

Using DVC rented points for first time. Can we still do the dining plan and get kids free?

9:46am on 10/13/25 by sarahask@aol.com

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You can't add it yourself without a traditional resort reservation. But the owner could add it for you.

10:02am on 10/13/25 by TumbleMonkeys

Does it have to be tied to a ticket or can we do both of those separately?

10:41am on 10/13/25 by sarahask@aol.com

It only needs to be tied to your resort reservation. DVC users buy tickets separately.

10:46am on 10/13/25 by PrincipalTinker

Contact your rental broker. I think some of them have a rule of no dining plans but technically it's allowed. It's just tricky for you to pay the owner.

5:30pm on 10/13/25 by melcort10

I've never understood this. Why wouldn't WDW make this easier? They allow owners to rent their points out. But they don't allow those renters to buy their own DP directly? Weird.

9:44pm on 10/13/25 by evamarie320

I think it's because they'd prefer that non-owners book their whole WDW vacations through Disney. As much as it can have dubious value, eligibility for the dining plan is kind of a carrot to encourage booking vacation packages.

9:48pm on 10/13/25 by TumbleMonkeys

They don't really "allow" renting. They allow "sharing" of the points and look the other way. The DP is booked in the member portal. They assume/want the renter to have a relationship with the owner.

6:35am on 10/14/25 by melcort10

@mel, according to the DVC website they do allow renting out points. But they don't allow you to run a rental business. So occasional renting of your points is fine. But owning thousands of points and renting constantly is not allowed.

3:32pm on 10/14/25 by evamarie320

^what Eva said. You can't do it intentionally to make money.

7:17pm on 10/14/25 by moondance07

There is dvc shop rentals that allows you to book a dinning plan with any reservation you book with them it's a add on

5:06am by WorldTraveler34

2025 Prices (per person, per night, including processing fees): Adults (ages 10+) | $101.99 Children (ages 3-9) | $32.19 2026 Prices (per person, per night, including processing fees): Adults (ages 10+) | $102.82 Children (ages 3-9) | $0.00 *Kids eat fre

5:07am by WorldTraveler34

Includes: 1 Quick-Service Meal (per night) 1 Table-Service Meal (per night) 1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink (per night) 1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug

5:07am by WorldTraveler34

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2025 Prices (per person, per night, including processing fees): Adults (ages 10+) | $61.68 Children (ages 3-9) | $25.77 2026 Prices (per person, per night, including processing fees): Adults (ages 10+) | $63.07 Children (ages 3-9) | $0.00 *Kids eat free!

5:08am by WorldTraveler34

Includes: 2 Quick-Service Meals (per night) 1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink (per night) 1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug

5:08am by WorldTraveler34

If you're renting points, can you go up to Top of the World lounge?

7 min ago by Fatty McButterpants

"What's cookin'?" DW and I are going to our WDW travel friends for a birthday dinner party, it's a Haunted Mansion theme! We were asked to make an appetizer, I'm preparing mini Mummy sausages. Using Lil Smokies and the wrapping is thin cut crescent roll

4:42pm on 10/14/25 by TacMed

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It was quite a good time! DW and I both wore Haunted Mansion shirts to match the festivities.

8:41pm on 10/14/25 by TacMed

We had breakfast for dinner...pancakes, waffles, bacon and eggs. When DS16 came home from marching band rehearsal I made him leftover soup from last night and a grilled cheese. @58breezy I love Yasso bars!!!

10:44pm on 10/14/25 by erinfarquhar

Spaghetti and meatballs here

36 min ago by Cuwins

It's been a couple years since I've been to WDW. Last time I went I used BG1 to get virtual queue. I see that BG1 is still available but there are no virtual queues. I think it has to do with lightning lanes but that system is new since my last visit too.

2:26pm on 10/13/25 by Ajg601

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10:23am on 10/14/25 by arose

BG1 link https://joelface.github.io/bg1/

10:47am on 10/14/25 by PrincipalTinker

Oh wow!that's amazing! Thanks all

3:07am by Sneax

Where are you at in "The World" when you know you're Home? When you see the castle? When you hear EPCOT music? Where do you get The Feels?

7:44pm on 10/14/25 by UndeadMonkey

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As soon as we drive through the gates at POR.

7:55pm on 10/14/25 by WendyMarie

It varies but more and more, it's when I see the Skyliner or hear my first bits of background music.

7:56pm on 10/14/25 by TumbleMonkeys

I don't need to be IN the World: When Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer welcomes me on the airport monorail, or when I'm sipping Florida Welcome Center orange juice on I-95.

8:00pm on 10/14/25 by gmcc

From there, it's the parade of billboards, exit signs and, finally, driving under one of the WDW gates, as the landscaping changes from city to resort.

8:02pm on 10/14/25 by gmcc

When I walk into the hotel lobby.

8:04pm on 10/14/25 by MOJoe

When the plane passes over DD's college. Usually the plane turns down I4 after the Jax beaches, lol, so then we look for Lake Jessup or Lake Monroe. Next thing we are over the college, following Semoran Blvd and bam! I'm in Florida!

8:07pm on 10/14/25 by Jennyhirsch

The first ride at Disney World is the tram at MCO. Or at least that's how it felt when I was a kid! These days, I feel "home" when we drive past the Disney welcome signs, when we walk into a resort lobby, when we walk on Main Street, or when I see SE.

8:08pm on 10/14/25 by utang44

I'm with @gm, MCO does it for me!

8:24pm on 10/14/25 by Call me Leota

Stepping into the lobby of our resort.

8:40pm on 10/14/25 by TacMed

When I'm welcomed home at the entrance of the DVC resort and then put on my DVC member themed MB to start opening doors and paying for things

8:50pm on 10/14/25 by JoeyPotter98

As soon as we drive under the sign I'm in the World!!!

9:15pm on 10/14/25 by maurine08

Driving under the sign, and the first time I hear background music.

9:18pm on 10/14/25 by suzanne7711

Seeing the WDW billboards on I-4 and seeing the Walt Disney World sign

9:22pm on 10/14/25 by momshappyplace

Have to agree with the fake monorail in MCO!

9:24pm on 10/14/25 by evamarie320

When I see the sign for Pop Century.

9:52pm on 10/14/25 by rhinorulez

Me too! The train to baggage claim at MCO.

9:56pm on 10/14/25 by trishr.

It really hits me walking down Main Street

10:06pm on 10/14/25 by matterhorn55

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I'm not really there until I've seen the Contemporary or Wilderness Lodge. Sometimes the water-facing side of BC-YC will do it.

11:17pm on 10/14/25 by cigar95

The tram at MCO - 100%!

11:41pm on 10/14/25 by daisylover78

For me it's going under the WDW sign and I know I'm in the bubble.

2:35am by njhyndman

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 on 10/14/25 by hodg

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Went back out to Studios- half a park till they open Frozen. But did the iron man version of RnRC- odd as no music, original was better. And web slingers- that was more fun than expected. Back to hotel for drinks at skyline bar-

1:50am by hodg

- still cool but less effects- iron man & spider only appeared ones, & the sky didn't go dark. Dinner at Manhattan restaurant great. CL- pm is sandwiches & cakes up to 5pm, no alcohol included. bfast this am was superb.

1:54am by hodg

Great trip so far. That's a brilliant upgrade. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

2:25am by tiggertypooh

If we buy mpll and park hop from epcot to dhs would i be able to use it in both parks?

12:07am by stosh13

Yep. You can only book your 1st 3 ahead of time in one park. Once you've tapped into your 1st LL you can book any park any tier ongoing depending on availability.

1:06am by hodg

Looking to book a sleigh ride. What time will my date become available? I want to book as soon as it opens.

3:09pm on 10/13/25 by vickiwaffles

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I fell asleep a little before midnight, woke up at 3am, and it said no times available that day. That went really quick.

8:38am on 10/14/25 by vickiwaffles

Or maybe they didn't load? Keep looking I'd say.

9:02am on 10/14/25 by evamarie320

I kept checking all day to no avail. So, I tried the next day, Dec 14th, right at midnight. No times available. Can it always be a glitch or they just going that fast?

12:21am by vickiwaffles

If I enter the international gateway for EE, can I go to the right towards the countries and go all the way to FEA? Or do I have to go the other day and the whole way around?

9:31pm on 10/14/25 by momshappyplace

Unless they're updated it, we were directed to the UK and down and around

9:34pm on 10/14/25 by lizshiv

Maybe it's best to RD Remy. What time do they begin loading?

10:07pm on 10/14/25 by momshappyplace

Two weeks ago on CL 2 or 3 day... 7:45a Arrived IG and held just past the gate 8a Allowed into Epcot 8:10a Allowed into Remy's queue Could have continued walking through countries to FEA. But a little faster to go the other way around.

11:44pm on 10/14/25 by Davesee

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 on 10/14/25 by evamarie320

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Then I met you crazy, obsessive, l lovable enablers. Now we own DVC, we've been back every year since that "last" trip, and I have a ridiculous chat count. Love you guys.

11:40am on 10/14/25 by evamarie320

That's a great story, @Eva!!! So glad you're here!

12:03pm on 10/14/25 by lizshiv

Yay! I honestly cannot imagine this community without you and all of your help! Thank you for staying!

12:05pm on 10/14/25 by PrincipalTinker

Well I guess we'll put up with you. ;-) Seriously, you are one of the anchors here on chat @eva, always sharing your wisdom withe the rest of us. It wouldn't be the same without you!!

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

Yay @eva :)

12:52pm on 10/14/25 by cdlla

Funny how that happens @eva! You are a great source of knowledge, we're glad that you're part of this crazy family.

1:12pm on 10/14/25 by TacMed

Nice!

1:15pm on 10/14/25 by jules_fletch

1:29pm on 10/14/25 by JJT (staff)

Woohoo! Three more years!

1:31pm on 10/14/25 by Totsypooh

:) this chat is the best

1:36pm on 10/14/25 by burfe1501

Glad you are sticking around. Love your advice.

1:39pm on 10/14/25 by pdes70

Three cheers for @eva!

1:53pm on 10/14/25 by TumbleMonkeys

Hip Hip Hooray!

2:19pm on 10/14/25 by MOJoe

@eva. I always look forward to seeing you on chat!

2:46pm on 10/14/25 by 4wvufans

This makes me happy!

3:18pm on 10/14/25 by trishr.

This is great news, @eva. Many of us have similar stories, and richer lives because of it.

3:41pm on 10/14/25 by pdmccartin

Excellent news!!

6:57pm on 10/14/25 by 58breezy

So glad! You are very helpful.

7:33pm on 10/14/25 by hookiegood

Woot woot!

7:35pm on 10/14/25 by Jennyhirsch

Woo Hoo!

7:56pm on 10/14/25 by WendyMarie

Eva so glad your staying for another three years! I remember you were kind enough to share your left untouched bottle of wine with a liner when you left so many years ago. I think it was 2018! Thanks again!

7:56pm on 10/14/25 by moanagirl

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YAY!

8:01pm on 10/14/25 by JackOfAll

Yay for us! Eva is sticking around! You are so wonderful, especially to me!

9:33pm on 10/14/25 by NYGIANTMickeyFan

Our kids are just shitheads. Or maybe it's just mine.

11:07pm on 10/14/25 by Rhondak0000

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