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If I stay on property and purchase LL 7 days in advance, is that just purchasing the service (what I used to call Genie+), or can I actually book a ride at that point as well?

9:02am on 1/10/26 by WALL-E_Masterpiece

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Glad that @sarah knew for sure!

6:08pm on 1/10/26 by evamarie320

Haven't done this since G+ 7am every day wake ups. But the U.K./overseas issue for this was sorted out. Think we still need a VPN to book any enchanted extras tho- that def included Savis. Can't remember if it's dessert party too.

6:15pm on 1/10/26 by hodg

So if UK guests are staying onsite, we can purchase and book 7 days ahead? It's been 4-5 years, so a few really good rides to check out!

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May need to adjust our lightning lanes pending the Bears game next weekend! Best reason to use my liner skills, DH is beyond psyched! We land at MCO 3:37 pm EST...

11:48pm on 1/10/26 by BlastThatPeterPan

Can't miss the Bears for sure!

12:01am by snowdiz

Already thinking about the best place to watch in the Epcot resort area...I think it's possible it'll be on our resort TV

12:08am by BlastThatPeterPan

Rix Sports Bar @ CS great place to watch a game!

1:50am by lorilcleveland

Skyliner: We only took this once at our 2023 trip and both the lines and the trip were slow. It was pretty but I didn't see it as a legit option for efficient transport but in another thread I'm hearing different. Thoughts on the Skyliner?

9:01pm on 1/10/26 by mbfavreau

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What time of year will you be going? When I was at Pop in August it was down more than it was up...

10:05pm on 1/10/26 by melcort10

I love it so much but agree I won't stay at a SL resort during hurricane season. And we don't stay for fireworks so for us it works great.

10:29pm on 1/10/26 by popupcamper

We tried to use it to RD HS from pop and the line was so long (into the 1950s) that we gave up and drove. Maybe if we could have been up even earlier that morning..... But we also used it mid day that trip and it was great then.

12:36am by krb2g

We are excited for our trip in 21 das! This trip we will have a 2yr & 3yr old. What are some musts you've packed for them? We pack their lunches and snacks because at that age they re just pickier. Spill proof cups as well. What else?

3:41pm on 1/10/26 by magicalplans

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Exactly @liz! 2nd the battery lights to help with finding a stroller in the dark

4:34pm on 1/10/26 by youcanfly

Remember NOT to fully pack the stroller until you are through security. (Otherwise you'll be unpacking it again to get on the tram, skyliner, bus...). Keep the stroller stuff in big bag(s) and unpack the contents into the stroller once they security.

9:04pm on 1/10/26 by imfluffy

Thank you! I love the idea of stroller lights. Thats Magical. And the bag is genius

11:29pm on 1/10/26 by magicalplans

I don't typically buy lightning lane. Staying offsite end of August. What are the odds of getting decent attractions for 2 17 year olds at 3 days out? Thanks!!

1:15pm on 1/9/26 by Crazycatlady3

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Will prob do a party one night. Kids are requesting sleep ins and parks after sun goes down. I did do mk on a Xmas party day. Amazing! Nothing over 30 minutes that I saw even headliners. Dh waited 22 minutes for tron

11:50pm on 1/9/26 by Crazycatlady3

If they want to sleep in, absolutely buy LL. It makes touring so much nicer, especially in the heat. That's a low crowd time of year usually, so LL selection should be good, but make sure you're in the know about drop times at HS especially.

8:51am on 1/10/26 by utang44

I looked at how much it would be to stay onsite vs the condo and it's over double. Is it worth it just for the access to lightning lane booking? Did August pre lightning lane days and have no memory of crowds.

11:19pm on 1/10/26 by Crazycatlady3

NDR..Zion,Grand Canyon, Arches NP...any recommendations? Y'all helped so much a few years ago with our Yellowstone/Teton trip. TIA!!

7:45pm on 7/27/25 by fcoffey

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Following as we are planning a similar trip next summer.

8:24pm on 7/27/25 by njhyndman

Last time (2023) we flew in/out of Las Vegas for Zion, Bryce, and N Rim Grand Canyon (sadness, that lodge was gorgeous) and stayed in-park for all 3. We hiked early before the heat (mid Aug) and late afternoon. Arches would have meant adding on more time

9:13pm on 7/27/25 by KLuck

than we had available. Love Arches tho! Discovered we prefer N Rim to S Rim but not sure how the fires will affect that side going forward :(

9:14pm on 7/27/25 by KLuck

Completely agree w @kluck! We flew to Vegas. Stopped at Hoover Dam (surprisingly great!), then South Rim. Stayed at Bright Angel Lodge. Ate at El Tovar. Biked out to Hermits Rest. Drove to North Rim. Loved it. Drove to Zion. Stopped in Kanab on the way.

9:38pm on 7/27/25 by evamarie320

Excellent place for lunch and movie museum stop. Zion beautiful. Drove to Bryce. Then up thru Utah and on to Rocky Mtn Park. Flew out of Denver. Lots of driving but unforgettable trip.

9:40pm on 7/27/25 by evamarie320

We did Hoover Dam and south Rim this past June, both spectacular. Wishing now we had gone to the N Rim. We went from Sedona though. We entered east entrance and then stopped all along down the road to GC village. Then shuttle to hermits rest.

9:44pm on 7/27/25 by koolaid

If you do Hoover dam try to rope drop so you can do the extended tour (can only purchase onsite) and you'll be in the 1st groups And won't have to wait hours for a time slot.

9:46pm on 7/27/25 by koolaid

Zion Zion Zion! One of the coolest places I've ever been. We stayed nearby last time and visited Bryce, too. Bryce is weird rocks - pretty, but weird.

10:11pm on 7/27/25 by moondance07

Get the extra rental car insurance if you are plannning to drive after dark. The darkness when you drive thru the desert and Grand Canyon is more than car headlines can manage as Mrs. Elk found out when we hit her.

10:37pm on 7/27/25 by Elaine5715

RDR Doug & son have just come back from Arches- see @shotbyalden on insta. Looks stunning.

2:50am on 7/28/25 by hodg

Arches is amazing (Zion is on our list too)! We did Arches in July a few years ago not realizing that it is low season there. In hindsight, that makes so much sense! We just hit the hiking trails/arches super-early and hung out in the condo/pool in the...

12:55pm on 7/28/25 by splashmommy

...afternoons! On the plus side, we had all of the arches, except Delicate Arch, pretty much to ourselves, which was really awesome. :-)

12:56pm on 7/28/25 by splashmommy

It's a great trip! We too flew in/out of Vegas and did a loop- drove to Zion first and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Springdale. It's the best HI I've ever been to and fabulous views of the mts. Get food/water on your way, Springdale is small town

4:28pm on 7/28/25 by Mindys9

If staying off site, download the Greater Zion app for good intel on the parking situation and how full the trails are. Emerald Pools Hike is easy, has a lot of shade and you walk behind a waterfall as long as there was rain recently.

4:31pm on 7/28/25 by Mindys9

Zion Canyon Overlook was great too! There is a mile long tunnel to go through, the hike starts right after the tunnel. Beware that in the afternoon, they allow oversized trucks to go in the tunnel and it stops traffic. It can take an hour+ to pass.

4:35pm on 7/28/25 by Mindys9

Bryce is gorgeous! Pump the electrolytes if in the summer and hiking down the canyons. I wiped my family out on the Queens/Navajo loop. Should have made them drink electrolytes to start b/c it got hot in that canyon and the steep switchbacks going out

4:42pm on 7/28/25 by Mindys9

Consider adding Antelope Slot Canyon, it was amazing! You need to book with a tour guide, make sure your tour is when the sun will hit the slot, bet. 11-1. In the summer, 12 is great, we did 11:15 and saw a good view, but 12 would have been better.

4:46pm on 7/28/25 by Mindys9

We toured the GC South rim, stayed at the Red Feather Inn, updated side. It was good, had a microwave. Food at the Grand Hotel was terrible, but nice rooms as some of our party was there.

4:55pm on 7/28/25 by Mindys9

These are great! Has anyone stayed inside a park and where? Is it very helpful to do so ?

10:44pm on 7/29/25 by fcoffey

We stay at el Tovar when doing Grand Canyon. Right on the s rim. Great meals there too.

10:53pm on 7/29/25 by matterhorn55

Can't stay at the North Rim anymore :(

8:00am on 7/30/25 by moondance07

@fcoffey we always try to stay in-park when possible bc you are closer to the main attractions and can start hiking way before those staying outside. At Zion we stayed in a cabin at the Zion Lodge, at Bryce in Sunrise Hotel, and at N Rim in cabin now gone

8:16am on 7/30/25 by KLuck

We've stayed in multiple locations at S Rim-many options there, some on/close to the rim. Check to see how close you'd be to food options.

8:18am on 7/30/25 by KLuck

If you are looking for park itineraries I recommend Dirt In My Shoes run by Ash, a former park ranger. She sells multi day step by step plans. FUN FACT I met her on the trail using her Yosemite itinerary this summer! That was a surprise!

8:28am on 7/30/25 by carolbahn

Dirt in My shoes also has a national park podcast and a very helpful website

8:29am on 7/30/25 by carolbahn

We tried to get lodging in all the parks a year ahead but had trouble. South arum stayed in park at Bright Angel. Close to El Tovar where we ate. At Bryce and Zion we had to stay outside the park but ate at one of the lodges. At North Rim we stayed in a

8:55am on 7/30/25 by evamarie320

cute little cabin RIP.

8:55am on 7/30/25 by evamarie320

This is a great guide to Zion (I've used his free info for multiple NPs) https://www.citrusmilo.com/zionguide/

8:57am on 7/30/25 by KLuck

I've done 3 road trips there. Vegas to Zion to N. Rim to Bryce to Arches and Canyonlands out Denver. Then Pheonix, petrified forest, sunset crater, canyon de challey, monument valley, S. Rim, vegas. Loved both!

9:41am on 7/30/25 by heathernoel

Last trip was Pheonix to Sedona to S. Rim to Death Valley to Vegas. Spent more time in each on that trip - it was very interesting but the other two were better.

9:41am on 7/30/25 by heathernoel

Spent a week in Moab in April with DH, DS9 and DS6. Arches is perfect for kids. Park entrance is a few minutes from town, accessible hikes, fun rock scrambles. Moab has plenty to do. Eat at Milt's for incredible burgers and shakes!

9:48am on 7/30/25 by SnowWhite82

Sfl

10:17am on 7/30/25 by LisaPooh

Use Liner skills to book in-park lodging. First check cancellation policies! Book what is available for your dates. Check back very frequently (I check multiple times a day, just like for DVC booking), cancel and rebook as you go. I piece together

10:22am on 7/30/25 by KLuck

reservations day by day sometimes. People book as soon as dates are open, then cancel all the time! Sometimes I am able to change from an okay booking to a prime lodge/location a month out.

10:24am on 7/30/25 by KLuck

Sfl

11:46am on 7/30/25 by vstever

Just outside of Bryce is The Dark Ranger. Really cool experience if you are even the slightest bit interested in astronomy. You have to stay up late and dress warm but it's worth it!

12:00pm on 7/30/25 by WanderingHart

Ooh that reminds me that in Bryce we did a star gazing program at the ranger station. For free! Several telescopes set up and rangers helping us id what we were seeing.

3:50pm on 7/30/25 by evamarie320

Bryce does a ranger-guided hike during the full moon (not sure which months)

4:02pm on 7/30/25 by KLuck

These are so helpful!! Thanks!!

10:46pm on 7/30/25 by fcoffey

@Mindys9....what group did you use for the Antelope canyon tour?

9:13pm on 1/9/26 by fcoffey

Saving as we are planning to go to Arches and Moab this summer!

10:12pm on 1/9/26 by njhyndman

Do the delicate arch hike at sunset. Absolutely glorious. Also on the drive out of Grand Canyon towards antelope there's a little spot called Tuba City where Navajo guides will walk you through dinosaur prints (it was an old inland sea).

10:50pm on 1/9/26 by KitchenKabaret

Former WDW AP now in CO. Add Capitol Reef to your list, it's quieter then the others but still amazing. Enjoy, drink lots of water, bring good shoes and prepare for wildfires, sadly. Seemed like Summer of 2025 everything was on fire.

10:40am on 1/10/26 by Shades_of_disney

SFL - this all sounds amazing!

12:40pm on 1/10/26 by ForeverSafari

I've done and loved all those national parks. But my favorite was Bryce.

6:20pm on 1/10/26 by snowdiz

SFL...we would love to take this trip someday!

6:41pm on 1/10/26 by katienowaity

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Agreed on capital reef. A total sleeper, but really amazing.

10:00pm on 1/10/26 by KitchenKabaret

Sfl

10:51pm on 1/10/26 by stpjfl

SFL so much great info

10:58pm on 1/10/26 by gopackgo

Proposed during the sunrise this morning... they said yes!!!!

7:03am on 1/9/26 by bigjipper

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Congratulations!!!

7:04am on 1/9/26 by WendyMarie

What?!?! Congratulations!

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Wow!!! Congratulations!!!

7:24am on 1/9/26 by imfluffy

Yay! Congrats!!!

7:25am on 1/9/26 by mnfc

That's awesome!! Yay!

7:31am on 1/9/26 by BlastThatPeterPan

We just showed my mom and she burst into tears... Now just waiting to tell my future MIL :)

7:32am on 1/9/26 by bigjipper

Congratulations!!!!

7:41am on 1/9/26 by popupcamper

7:55am on 1/9/26 by burfe1501

Congratulations

8:06am on 1/9/26 by JenniferB1975

Congrats!

8:22am on 1/9/26 by PrincipalTinker

Congratulations!!!

8:23am on 1/9/26 by KLuck

Congrats!

8:29am on 1/9/26 by Jennyhirsch

Congratulations!

8:34am on 1/9/26 by WDWchipndale

What a great way to welcome a new day...with a new beginning. Congrats!

9:31am on 1/9/26 by evamarie320

Best wishes that all your days together will be this happy.

9:54am on 1/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

Awww! Congratulations! What a way to start the day!!

10:29am on 1/9/26 by Tinkerminnie

Woo hoo! Congratulations!

10:33am on 1/9/26 by wdw ocd

Huge congrats for a long and happy life together!!

1:18pm on 1/9/26 by njhyndman

Nice!! Congratulations

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Congratulations!

1:36pm on 1/9/26 by TacMed

And you'll both be Happily Ever After:)

5:15pm on 1/9/26 by vmorrison63

Hurray!

6:25pm on 1/9/26 by hookiegood

How wonderful! (Was this the proposal @TashToo was anticipating?)

6:33pm on 1/9/26 by snowdiz

Wonderful news! Wishing you many days in which you both get to connect, hold hands, share your day's experiences, laugh together, cry together, and grow together:)

7:37pm on 1/9/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

Congratulations!

8:14pm on 1/9/26 by JJT (staff)

Awww congratulations!!

9:02pm on 1/9/26 by Richrosethumper

Congrats

9:17pm on 1/9/26 by WorldTraveler34

Best wishes!

8:51am on 1/10/26 by mbfavreau

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Congratulations!!

8:59am on 1/10/26 by T07

thank you everyone!! the DF now wants to have a disney honeymoon, i think ive got them hooked ;)

8:09pm on 1/10/26 by bigjipper

We honeymooned at DW! Many, many moons ago lol

10:46pm on 1/10/26 by KLuck

I'm helping our neice plan 1st trip for her fam DH, DD 4/6. Jan 26-30. My DD is 30 so I'm rusty on planning with kiddos. I'd love to know your favorite tips. I'm also planning to send the girls a gift bag with goodies. Any ideas would be helpful thx

9:19am on 1/10/26 by ShellKirk

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Eat before anyone is hangry. Take a break before anyone (adults included) tantrum. Pee before it's an emergency. Don't try to do it all.

9:23am on 1/10/26 by evamarie320

Baby car center at each park we're great, I believe HS and AK had tiny toilets that helped at that age. They also offer cartoons abs tables to take a break and eat packed snacks or meals. I wouldn't ride anything with wait longer then 20 min.

10:27am on 1/10/26 by Shades_of_disney

*care not car

10:27am on 1/10/26 by Shades_of_disney

If you want a preview of the rides, find YouTube videos on the rides to give a heads up on things. My kids could only handle boat rides, dark rides were out but everyone is different. Resort pool was the favorite. Wouldn't do back to back park days.

10:29am on 1/10/26 by Shades_of_disney

Keep in mind can't do it all. return to swim/rest. Later in day go for longer seated like TTA, Tiki, Belle show. We did MK first when we had more energy. HS Day 2, small and shows seated. Resort day 3. Hitting the wall is real. Ski EPC until second trip.

10:41am on 1/10/26 by Magicalday2011

DGD is 6 now and been a few times, she loves meeting characters. Make a list of "would love to meet" and help with planning those. It's difficult honestly because times are different day to day so research the day they plan say MK and choose characters**

10:45am on 1/10/26 by youcanfly

** to see specific times.

10:45am on 1/10/26 by youcanfly

Agree about dark rides. At 4 DGD didn't like PoC but loved Frozen. However she had a complete meltdown that year on Dumbo. There's a play area there that's super helpful. Don't recommend barnstormer because it was so jerky but she absolutely loved**

10:49am on 1/10/26 by youcanfly

**7D. Every kid is different too.

10:50am on 1/10/26 by youcanfly

Our boys were 4&7 1st visit. Star Wars was their must do-JTA esp (rip). Lots of characters w autographs so lots of character meals, tho buffet not great w a 4yo. DN6 was more keen on pooh than princesses when we travelled w the girls.

1:24pm on 1/10/26 by hodg

So I guess it depends what they are most into. We used to do early start, back to villa mid afternoon for pool & bed. Or late start a few times for might shows- but our kids couldn't stay up late. And we have luxury of long trips.

1:26pm on 1/10/26 by hodg

Thank you all!

8:32pm on 1/10/26 by ShellKirk

A TS lunch can help everyone to reset- break off of feet & from crowds (we go when it's hot, so A/C). At that age autographs were a huge priority for my girls. Autograph books would be a fun gift bag idea.

9:04pm on 1/10/26 by WendyMarie

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I am not sure if they still do this but found it on PlanDisney, "For a complimentary pixie dusting, head over to Sir Mickey's located right behind the castle in Fantasy Land. Ask a Cast Member for some sparkling magic." It used to be at the dress store.

10:31pm on 1/10/26 by Shades_of_disney

It's a great memory and free:)

10:31pm on 1/10/26 by Shades_of_disney

Yes autograph books! There was a card game, Eye Found It, that was small enough to pack in a day bag that we'd bring out at meals. There's a disney version we got just for our trips.

10:44pm on 1/10/26 by Shades_of_disney

"What's cookin'?" DW and I are invited to our friend's house for dinner tonight. Not sure what is on the menu but DW made homemade brownies for dessert. What are your dinner plans?

4:10pm on 1/10/26 by TacMed

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Meatballs from the freezer (dh is having a sandwich) with broccoli rabe and peppers

6:57pm on 1/10/26 by KLuck

@kluck, my rice definitely didn't taste like cardboard tonight! I may have overdone it tho: sauteed garlic and ginger, then rice and turkey broth, then paprika and turmeric. Would probably do garlic ginger and onion next time and maybe citrus.

9:59pm on 1/10/26 by evamarie320

Chipotle!

10:29pm on 1/10/26 by TumbleMonkeys

The summer deals have me realllly considering a late August trip. We can stack the hotel/ticket deal with the kids eat free deal. I saw it needs to be booked by Feb 15. Does anyone know if that's just the deposit or do you have to pay in full?

9:00pm on 1/9/26 by tlrg4488

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The dates we are considering work out to 3700 usd for 6 days at Pop including quick service meal plan and that feels decent to me. Two adults and two kids (4/7) Or am I crazy?

9:01pm on 1/9/26 by tlrg4488

Just needs to be booked by then. Payment is due as normal.

9:01pm on 1/9/26 by utang44

You're asking us on here to tell you you're crazy for booking a bargain wdw trip??? We will never tell you not to book!

1:42am on 1/10/26 by hodg

Book the trip time is short

6:00am on 1/10/26 by WorldTraveler34

Make some memories @tirg!

6:22am on 1/10/26 by TacMed

Try it. It will make you feel good.

7:52am on 1/10/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

Definitely do it! I'd say even if you're on the fence, book for the $200 so you have the room. You can always cancel. I was booking for a client yesterday and availability is getting slim.

8:08am on 1/10/26 by Dis_stacey

You're crazy. But you're the right kind of crazy and you fit in here perfectly! Do it.

9:08am on 1/10/26 by evamarie320

Coming back to this. I might have DH on board to at least "book it and see". Never taken kids at this crazy hot time of year. Doable or will I wanna die? DS4 and DD7.

9:23pm on 1/10/26 by tlrg4488

I happily visit in August. Most queues are inside. You get lots of AC breaks. But definitely have to remember to hydrate, and swim/nap breaks are extra important, especially with kids.

9:32pm on 1/10/26 by TumbleMonkeys

It is hot hot hot. Plan to get less done than in cooler months because if you're hydrating enough you'll also be making a ton of bathroom stops. Plus you'll want to be inside from 11-5.

9:36pm on 1/10/26 by evamarie320

Stay hydrated and supplement electrolytes, apply and reapply sunscreen, and accept that you will be damp from the moment you walk outside. You'll be fine.

9:48pm on 1/10/26 by utang44

We've done one August trip. For us the heat/humidity wasn't too much worse than other summer months. Lots of water & cold treats. We did have more rain, but ponchos made it manageable. TS lunch in the A/C helps if you don't take mid day breaks.

9:52pm on 1/10/26 by WendyMarie

It's so hot it is unreal. Feels like you can't breathe. You may want to die. But there is lots to do inside and if you can lower your expectations you will have a magical trip!

9:52pm on 1/10/26 by imfluffy

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I think it depends on where you live. It's just as hot here. I might as well be hot in Disney.

9:56pm on 1/10/26 by popupcamper

We are from Saskatchewan, Canada lol. So we are used to dry heat. The humidity heat is definitely not something we are used to. But me and DH went mid August once before kids and it was fine so I think with breaks we could do it

10:17pm on 1/10/26 by tlrg4488

Just won't be a rope drop to close day. Kids will need breaks. And us too! Ok will see what's available and cross my fingers!

10:17pm on 1/10/26 by tlrg4488

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