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"What's cookin'?" DW plans on making Chicken Cesar salads for our dinner tonight. Not sure what I'll be having for dessert though. Who's having what for dinner tonight?

4:46pm on 5/23/26 by TacMed

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We had a grad party for my nieces high school graduation. Came home and had fruit and cheese plates as a snack.

8:21pm on 5/23/26 by ejhnstn

We made chicken fajitas.

9:16pm on 5/23/26 by snowdiz

Take out tonight - got my favorite enchiladas from our local Mexican restaurant.

21 min ago by njhyndman

DH wants to cancel our late Aug trip. We are planning an extended family DCL for Feb and he says our kids don't need both trips. I told him the summer deals were awesome and we should go. I checked Feb prices to go after the cruise and it's double

8:57am on 5/23/26 by tlrg4488

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He shrugged and said that at least the kids would get more out of it because it wouldn't be so hot. And maybe a discount would come along. And if it doesn't we cancel that one too. Cool Kids summer looks awesome to me. Help me convince him! lol

8:58am on 5/23/26 by tlrg4488

Adding our kids are 4 and 7 and don't know about either trip. One family member is struggling with recent cancer diagnosis so not even sure the DCL trip would happen either... so my thought was to go in August so we don't have to cancel everything.

9:00am on 5/23/26 by tlrg4488

(If anything I needed a place to vent haha. So thanks for reading!)

9:01am on 5/23/26 by tlrg4488

Say "honey, you're right the kids don't need two trips but I do. I'll cancel their flights and go alone. Thanks for watching them!"

9:12am on 5/23/26 by popupcamper

Not sure if you can convince him... but maybe you can "interest" him in the trip by watching some Disney videos that would make him excited to do the trip. Or, try to hear what his deeper concern is. Weather? $? Is he stressed by work? Kids?

9:14am on 5/23/26 by DestinyCalled

LOL @popup, here I was going to suggest they get a sitter & go just the TWO of them, or get a 1-bedroom!

9:15am on 5/23/26 by DestinyCalled

If it strains the budget then I can see canceling. No kid really NEEDS a trip. The point is getting to do something as a family and making great memories. I've never regretted a trip, and now that my kids are adults, they have become even more treasured.

9:29am on 5/23/26 by aliceinwonderla

If it is budget related, I would cancel. Save pennies for extras on cruise. Not worth losing sleep. And that's exactly when your washer and dryer would break or your car would need 4 new tires or something, lol, then you'd be even more stressed.

11:07am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

@popup ++++

2:39pm on 5/23/26 by RememberWhen

Summer and fall are must do trips. Now you have 3!

5:47pm on 5/23/26 by JackOfAll

I agree with @alice. Never regretted a trip, and the memories are priceless. Especially at that age where the magic is just so real.

8:47pm on 5/23/26 by WendyMarie

I'm definitely camp "building memories". My DH now goes along now, as I lost 2 friends back to back suddenly, both in their early 40s. It was an eye opener for us and so the memories and trips are very important to me/us.

9:01pm on 5/23/26 by meggie228

Go now while you're paying kids prices for the kids (give you can afford it). And when their extra curricular attendance doesn't matter. Those windows get so much shorter before you know it.

9:20pm on 5/23/26 by mary32830

For me, I started too late - I missed my oldest DD getting to go when she believed the characters were real, and only got that experience once with my youngest DD. If the budget allows, I'd try to emphasize how magical the memories are at this age.

10:19pm on 5/23/26 by daisylover78

And character meals at kids prices are way better - my first year with two "Disney adults" was painful, considering DD10 ate barely anything!

10:20pm on 5/23/26 by daisylover78

I don't think it's a budget issue for him. It's 3300 USD for the week including QS because we were able to stack discounts (we are Canadian). He seems to think going to WDW will "dampen" the excitement for the cruise and will offend his family

10:28pm on 5/23/26 by tlrg4488

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Since the cruise is such a big trip for everyone (none of us have done DCL) I told him they are so wildly different than our kids will be equally as excited for both. Plus our kids are HUGE Bluey fans. So I plan to show him that new stuff at AK

10:30pm on 5/23/26 by tlrg4488

We did a combo WDW and DCL trip this Feb with DD10 and D7. It was great but it was a lot! I think I would have preferred extending those experiences over multiple trips. The trip was absolutely a whirlwind

10:41pm on 5/23/26 by carolbahn

You don't have to tell the whole family about the Aug trip until right before. It doesn't have to affect the cruise at all. I wouldn't even tell the kids until the week before! Take advantage of kids pricing. Remind DH that 10+ are adults at Disney.

12:12am by bluebird32

I can't find dining info for Disney springs anywhere?

7:02pm on 5/23/26 by ndb

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Here's the link to that. Filter by location. https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/dining/ratings

8:19pm on 5/23/26 by evamarie320

My Disney Experience will have DS menus

9:32pm on 5/23/26 by cobia

Sorry for the confusion. I use the TP website version of the app, which Does have DS menus.

11:29pm on 5/23/26 by MOJoe

Raglan road or Wine bar George for brunch? I've never been to either.

1:23pm on 5/22/26 by NaviHeart

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Sorry spelled wrong Raglan Road.

12:18am on 5/23/26 by trok

I'm a big WBG fan, and I think the food quality is a bit better than what I've had at RR. Both are good, though... and the entertainment is cool. (Beware that it can get a bit loud in there, depending upon where you're seated.)

12:19am on 5/23/26 by JERancher

WBG with a frozcasto, please.

10:44pm on 5/23/26 by NYGIANTMickeyFan

Last night on Carousel of Progress, a lady causally got out of her seat walked to the panel and hit a button, what I can only imagine was the E-Stop (or similar) and walked out of the theater. This was 2 minutes into the 1st show scene! This resulted in..

8:10am on 5/23/26 by Meech

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I felt badly for the CMs. I work in engineering and if it was an E-stop pressed, the only way to dis-engage it - is to release physical button that was pressed. But they never came in our theater to check it. They really should have cameras like LwtL.

8:57am on 5/23/26 by Meech

That is insanity! If there was truly some sort of emergency she could have approached a cast member. I hope they tracked her down and did kick her out of the park.

10:51am on 5/23/26 by njhyndman

@Meech, they definitely have cameras in the theaters.

10:39pm on 5/23/26 by NYGIANTMickeyFan

First time staying at riviera - we have a one bedroom preferred. All the rooms look similar- is there anything we should be considering? Thanks!

8:10am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

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Some of the rooms have better views than others , depending on your preference. We were in the wing one time staring at a parking lot and the skyliner and I was not impressed for with that as a preferred view. Otherwise in my experience very similar.

8:22am on 5/23/26 by VikeQueen

Good to know! So maybe it's worth asking for a specific room.

8:23am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

Fabulous room and resort. Ypu will love it!

8:23am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

Doing a surprise weekend for a 13th birthday-. If there is anything we shouldn't miss - I would take all the tips! Planning on Topolinos breakfast for checkout day.

8:28am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

If there's an option for close to skyliner, I would pick that. On park days I like being able to enter the door under the mural and be close to my room. It is farther from other areas of the resort, but we don't have mobility challenges in our group.

8:32am on 5/23/26 by supercalifragilistic

Shannon Ford has a detailed YouTube video with room types and advantages of locations. The video is from 5 years ago, but since the rooms types and locations haven't changed, it's still relevant.

8:34am on 5/23/26 by supercalifragilistic

I found the video very helpful on our first stay at riviera.

8:34am on 5/23/26 by supercalifragilistic

Thanks for the tip! I'll check out the video! Does the resort feel large? It looks small.. compared to like akl

8:39am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

Quiet pool feels like coldest on property. That's good IMO in summer. Also shady in PM. Also good in summer. Gelato cart outside pool gate is awesome. Primo Priatto has amazing food. There's a Nutella beignet at the coffee place in lobby.

8:39am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

The community room on the first floor is amazing- so many fun crafts to do which would be great for that age!

8:41am on 5/23/26 by LaurenInWonderland

Mobile order from Primo Priatto while at pool. It's maybe only 25 yards to walk and pick up. We share a Caesar salad and a croque monsieur. With Gelato for dessert. Drinks at Bar Riva.

8:41am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

A shaded pool sounds awesome for summer. I also have a 3 and 9 year old- we love the other community rooms. That will be great. Nutella and beignet will be a big hit with the birthday kid.

8:43am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

If someone is sleeping in living room, I bring mini Keurig into Master bedroom sink/tub room, bc I wake up first. Then I tiptoe thru all the back connecting bathroom doors to exit unit with my coffee, w/o passing thru living area.

8:44am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

I should clarify that the villa has a big pot sized Keurig, which you could also relocate to bathroom sink. We live nearby, so I bring my mini from home.

8:46am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

Maybe a silly question, but do they have refillable mugs there? Where do you fill up and get coffee?

8:47am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

Nothing wrong with getting French bread, beignets, ham and cheese croissants, choc mousse etc from France in EP at Les Halles and bringing back to villa to enjoy later. They will pack in cardboard box.

8:48am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

And if you are a runner, walker, or just want transportation fun with those littles (thinking about my DS), take SL to CBR then HS, then take a Friendship boat to YC, get ice cream at B&C, then SL back to Riv.

8:50am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

We power walk around CBR to SL there, ride SL to HS, power walk to EP, then reverse. DD's Strava app for running goes crazy on the SL part. Looks like we are fastest runners on earth.

8:51am on 5/23/26 by Jennyhirsch

It definitely feels smaller. I love it there. It's currently mn favorite. The request to put you near skyliner will put you where I didn't want to be. So it's all about on what you prefer. I prefer the center view over the pool. But we relax a lot and ...

8:52am on 5/23/26 by VikeQueen

... the view is very important to us

8:52am on 5/23/26 by VikeQueen

Bar riva has great drinks for adults. And there is usually a gelato cart by the pool. They have a nice kids play area for your littles.

8:53am on 5/23/26 by VikeQueen

They have refillable mugs and refills at their quick service Primo Priatta. They also have the Coke freestyle machines with all the flavors there

9:01am on 5/23/26 by Bubbakirby

Perfect! Thank you. I'll Have to watch the video about room locations- I do love a good view!

9:11am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

We love (our DVC home resort) Riviera! It's cozy without feeling small. No long walks down endless hallways (AKL, BW) or sprawling campuses to get to dining & transport & manage internal bus loops (OKW, CSR, CBR, POR). Don't sleep on the gift shop!

9:27am on 5/23/26 by DestinyCalled

It's small but always has GREAT stuff, by sqft, maybe the best of any resort gift shop. I especially love sitting poolside & watching the SL move past. It's that "kinetic energy" that you always hear is needed in the parks. the SL is a ride itself!

9:30am on 5/23/26 by DestinyCalled

Topolino's breakfast is special. We've enjoyed it every time and I'm sure you will too! You can get POG juice TO GO when you leave!

9:32am on 5/23/26 by DestinyCalled

We had a room at the end of the hall at AKL- I love AKL but that was a hike!!!

9:44am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

There's no way to put in a room request at the monent tho other than genetic on MDE

9:55am on 5/23/26 by hodg

I didn't think about asking for POG to go when we ate there recently. Missed out there

9:56am on 5/23/26 by hodg

Oh gosh you're right I forgot touring plans was stopping that.

10:26am on 5/23/26 by Figment20

Did we confirm whether requests can stll go in via dvc ?

10:59am on 5/23/26 by VikeQueen

It was Disney that stppped it, not TP

11:13am on 5/23/26 by hodg

Len said he was trying to work through a new system to submit requests. Last I heard for now you can still use MDE chat or DVC MS. Room finder is still available to plan request.

11:22am on 5/23/26 by PrincipalTinker

@VikeQueen. I will call DVC next Tuesday (don't have the best cell service this holiday weekend so I'll wait until we are home). I want to confirm a couple items anyway so I'll ask about putting in a room request for our trip on 2 weeks. I'll post back he

2:55pm on 5/23/26 by cdlla

** here and let you guys know what I'm told

2:55pm on 5/23/26 by cdlla

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I called DVC MS earlier this week and had no problem putting a request in for our stay at BLT in July. So it seems that they are at least still taking requests from members.

7:23pm on 5/23/26 by WDWJabberwock

That's good news

7:55pm on 5/23/26 by hodg

Similar, but opposite side, as @VikeQueen. We had a preferred room on the other side of the building looking toward a CB parking lot. Other than that one experience, we love it there! The lobby cafe has some great snacks and drinks, too!

10:33pm on 5/23/26 by NYGIANTMickeyFan

101 days until I will be in the Stormalong bay lazy river. Almost in the double digits. Can't wait.

3:53pm on 5/23/26 by NaviHeart

Love that lazy river!! Just an FYI when I was there in March they just had the round donut tubes, not the horseshoe shaped ones with the seat across. I miss those, so much more comfortable and easier to get in to!

3:58pm on 5/23/26 by njhyndman

Dalmatian day! Double digit dancing soon

7:59pm on 5/23/26 by hodg

12 days till im there too. Already at Florida the universal part of the trip

8:28pm on 5/23/26 by WorldTraveler34

I enjoy the water parks but don't have the stamina for them.

10:19pm on 5/23/26 by JackOfAll

I just wanted to thank the people who talked me out of going to Disney World during my hysterectomy. I'm three weeks post surgery and still feeling completely beat up and worn out. I underestimated just how much recovery this would take. Thank you!!

3:17pm on 5/23/26 by Crazycatlady3

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I think you will be fine by August. I had a complete hysterectomy in early July and was back to work full speed at a demanding job by the 3rd week of August.

9:15pm on 5/23/26 by snowdiz

Everyone is different. I cooked a full Christmas dinner the day after mine and went back to work two days later. A friend didn't feel well enough for weeks.

9:19pm on 5/23/26 by matterhorn55

Glad you decided not to go. I think you should be fine by August. At 3 weeks I was also feeling rough too. I took the full amount of time allowed off work, and needed it. Also, be sure to listen to your body. I tried doing too much, too soon, & regret it.

9:27pm on 5/23/26 by WendyMarie

Does anyone have a sample Touring Plan (with approximate times and transit times) for a Monorail Pub Crawl? Thinking about it for late July.

8:36pm on 5/22/26 by Ali Ababwa

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The lounges open at different times so we checked out that time, noted down a snack or two and drinks we were interested in and started that way. If I remember right We started at CR then Poly then GF then boat to WL for GP and Territory lounge.

9:32pm on 5/22/26 by cdlla

Anyone else? AI had suggestions: WDW Monorail Pub Crawl Bars 1. Steakhouse 71 Lounge 2. Trader Sam's Grog Grotto 3. Tambu Lounge 4. Wailulu Bar & Grill 5. Enchanted Rose 6. California Grill Lounge

7:28am on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

Start/end the loop from CR and finish at WL for GP and Storybook Dining. CR-WL "Water launches operate daily from 3:00 PM to 10:45 PM. They loop between WL, CR, and Fort Wilderness every 15 to 20 minutes."

7:33am on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

I'm a huge fan of starting at the CG bar (which opens at 5 and has limited seating). I've had luck getting there at 4:20ish and waiting. Then, you can save your receipt and go back later for FWs. Then I'd do either Tambu if not mobbed, or Citricos...

9:25am on 5/23/26 by JERancher

...for more apps. I aim to be done with that by about 7:30pm. Dessert isn't really my thing, but popular ones would be the bread pudding at Tambu (if still at Poly), the almond cheesecake at Narc's, or the chocolate cake at SH71. Then finish back at...

9:29am on 5/23/26 by JERancher

....CG for FW. I love how much I can mix and match all of this- I've done the SH71 burger as my entree, and then gone to one of the others for a dessert and end-of-night drink (Narc's key lime martini is awesome). But I always aim to be at CG by 4:20...

9:31am on 5/23/26 by JERancher

...and back there about 20 min before FW.

9:31am on 5/23/26 by JERancher

I've organized it around what food and drinks we wanted and where we wanted to be at FW time. I also found that three stops (snack, apps, dessert) was plenty for us. And we only did alcohol at the first two stops. All depends on your preferences.

9:58am on 5/23/26 by evamarie320

Shay Spence just posted his ultimate monorail crawl on IG https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYS4QTGvht1/?igsh=c3R4ZjlpZjJ5MzIy

2:03pm on 5/23/26 by maurine08

My main concern is not being able to drink or eat something at each stop I want to visit! I'm a lightweight these days! Maybe if I stick to mimosas....

4:08pm on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

I hope this link works https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IaYVKQNjNUZNI06znCY96yo9ONcgnn16lOWlGdISD10/edit?usp=drivesdk It's lounges with hours plus food hours which can vary. I like starting with Tambu at 4 unless I'm ending at the Poly with maybe**

4:17pm on 5/23/26 by youcanfly

** Wailulu timing for fireworks

4:19pm on 5/23/26 by youcanfly

Thank you for all the links Liners! I'll file this info away and compile a report afterwards. I might have to do some advance location scouting on my solo trip in 30 days!

4:21pm on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

@youcan I tried the link and had to request access. Thanks!

4:27pm on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

Hope that worked @Ali. I see a second request, just wanted to confirm it's a liner before I confirm

4:41pm on 5/23/26 by youcanfly

Yes! Thanks so much @youcan! I copied it to my own folder and I'm busy adding new monorail bars at the moment!

4:50pm on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

Awesome! It's also great when trying to remember what is open after parks close

4:52pm on 5/23/26 by youcanfly

OK I made a quick & dirty AI itinerary for a Monorail to WL pub crawl: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgH9yRP75UYwCya_offaYs-tT7L68XDBS5mHswFw8kI/edit?usp=sharing

5:14pm on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

Adapted list from @youcan - List of Monorail bars plus Wilderness Lodge: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wNwIOIUt2nogSvgpfQAlerSGdHJ1U8Bi-NAcdq3qCLM/edit?usp=sharing

5:20pm on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

Sent a request

5:40pm on 5/23/26 by youcanfly

I'm not sure which GF lounges allow walk-ins, so maybe someone who is more familiar can check that.

5:44pm on 5/23/26 by Ali Ababwa

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All of the lounges at GF allow walk-ins (and in fact cannot be reserved). I would say that Narc's is the smallest so it fills up fast; it's basically a bar, whereas the others are more lounge-y.

8:21pm on 5/23/26 by JERancher

Pretty sure they all do.

8:22pm on 5/23/26 by evamarie320

Citricos is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

8:38pm on 5/23/26 by PrincipalTinker

Does Epcot frequently reach capacity on July 4th? I see according to touring plans. Animal Kingdom has very low crowds expected that day (a 2) but we are staying at the beach club and would love to see the special July 4 Illuminations. Suggestions?

11:37am on 5/23/26 by tinkerbellrules

Following for our first trip over the fourth as well.

12:47pm on 5/23/26 by MrsNesbitt05

None of the parks have reached capacity and closed since before the pandemic save MK for about 30 minutes on the day of the 50th anniversary.

8:26pm on 5/23/26 by evamarie320

That said, both MK and EP are likely to feel very crowded at FW time so plan ahead and be prepared for lots of people.

8:27pm on 5/23/26 by evamarie320

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