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Epcot sure seemed busier than a 6 today.

11:11pm on 7/4/26 by kwhdmd

Idk but it was so cool! Got to see the flyover all the way to some fantastic fireworks

11:15pm on 7/4/26 by burfe1501

Actual at Epcot yesterday was a 4. Wow, AK and HS were 1s.

45 min ago by PrincipalTinker

Anyone no where the best macarons are in the parks? Not planning on DS this trip fyi. Thanks.

1:35pm on 7/4/26 by Eeyores Pal

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The regular ones from Boulangerie in Epcot are yum. Also, my DD who has a nut and dairy allergy is able to have macarons as they have a nut and dairy free option that are actual macarons and they're really good. You have to ask- they're not on the menu.

4:16pm on 7/4/26 by TheWholePie

I had no idea about the nut safe macarons. This is so exciting to hear.

6:50pm on 7/4/26 by Jennyhirsch

Jennyhirsch, yes just ask. The ingredients were listed on the package. I'm hoping they are still available this year. My daughter was so thrilled to be able to eat what everyone else was enjoying eating.

11:53pm on 7/4/26 by TheWholePie

"What's cookin'?" Independence Day edition: originally we didn't have and you dinner plans by turning into a pool and homemade pizza party! I'm making pizza three ways since our DS and his family are here. One traditional cheese, one pepperoni and

4:37pm on 7/4/26 by TacMed

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Caprese pasta salad, fruit tray in the pattern of American flag, s'mores bars, 4th of July cookies...hummus, pretzels and other fun foods!

6:30pm on 7/4/26 by maurine08

BBQ burgers, fries, fresh corn and fruit salad.

7:56pm on 7/4/26 by njhyndman

Garden grill then coral reef for a quick apps/ kids food and share a dessert before fireworks . Every server has been above and beyond in our requests ..sauce on side / no food touches etc etc . It's been great

11:21pm on 7/4/26 by burfe1501

With the low crowds, I am curious: how many of you prefer having a day with no LL and going slow- hopping into shows, doing whatever lines have low wait times, long food breaks, and just going with the flow w/o the stress of needing to make LLs?

8:59pm on 6/30/26 by Chrissy-T

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We only ever buy LL if we're showing the place off to newbies. On our own, we sleep in, pool time, parks around 2pm for the evening. We've been so many times that if the lines are too long we just move on. We also go for 10 days so there's no rush.

9:14pm on 6/30/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

Depends. When it's just DH and I we like a slower pace and like @hmn says above we can skip things if line is too long. But when we have others with us we are more likely to do LLs and RD.

9:32pm on 6/30/26 by evamarie320

I'll buy LL even if just 2 of us but only once or twice during a trip. We just got back on the 20th and only got LL once but it was MK and wanted to do everything

9:34pm on 6/30/26 by youcanfly

We buy LLs every day we're in a park. Arrival day usually excluded, but I bought them for my arrival day on my solo trip. We still go slow and do what we want while enjoying reduced wait time for the rides we choose. But I don't find LLs stressful.

9:47pm on 6/30/26 by utang44

Even on lower crowd days, I'll buy LL for MK and DHS. The only exception is MK on a party day and only if I have two days there. I'll only buy for one of the MK days.

8:13am on 7/1/26 by JenniferB1975

We buy LLs for everyday, every park. Even if it only saves us an hour a day we feel it's worth it for us.

8:19am on 7/1/26 by goofygrandpa

Here now. Only bought LL for 1 of 7 days. I get to parks early since I'm always up before early entry. 1 LL was post DHS after hours (tonight) so I can sleep in a bit tomorrow.

8:29am on 7/1/26 by Meech

I love reading how others choose to tour- thank you! We are coming from Denver, so with the time change we won't be rope dropping. I am thinking we will get LL to make up for that and hopefully still be ok with the low crowds

4:54pm on 7/1/26 by Chrissy-T

Zombie stacking is absolutely perfect for late starts

5:12pm on 7/1/26 by Totsypooh

@totsy- Zombie stacking???? Please tell me more!

6:21pm on 7/1/26 by Chrissy-T

Book first 3 early as possible. Stack them close as possible with BG1. On the morning of, as they expire the first hour book the next 3. Book 5-6 before you arrive. Just make sure to get to the park in time for the 3 hr window for the first 3.

7:43pm on 7/1/26 by Totsypooh

(Total of 5-6 LLs. You can only book the same tier ride as whats expired.) eg Book rides for 9,9:20,9:40. Book more at 10,10:20,10:30. Arrive park at say... 11? Use the first before noon and so on.

7:44pm on 7/1/26 by Totsypooh

We buy LLMP/SP or LLPP for everyday we're in the parks because we're in the parks maybe 5 days per year, and I just want to maximize my time there. We "go with the flow" on rest days. And my kids prefer me to pay any amount of $$ to save even 5 mins haha.

8:19pm on 7/1/26 by maurine08

The relaxed pace sounds nice but in this heat you can't tolerate any waits really. I just took advantage of the 119 min grace period like crazy.

5:38am on 7/2/26 by Flutegarden

I did four park days, no LLs last month. I hthe headliners early, took advantage of EE and did some attractions I haven't done in years. I never waited more than 40 minutes (Soarin at night), everything else was under 25. It was a great trip.

6:29am on 7/2/26 by PrincipalTinker

FYI, I looked at LLs for my park days and honestly going without worked best for my plan,

6:31am on 7/2/26 by PrincipalTinker

The idea sounds great, but at this point we still want to do as much as we can with the lowest waits.

7:25am on 7/2/26 by WendyMarie

I prefer no LL. For me the booking and planning and coordinating add stress and lots of screen time. Since Disney cracked down on DAS abuse, wait times have been pretty reasonable. Our days feel more spontaneous which I like. To each her own!

3:41pm on 7/2/26 by royjoyahoy

That's how I roll these days, just poke along and do what I like with few rides.

4:20pm on 7/2/26 by Ali Ababwa

DAS sucked a lot of time out of us regular folks.

7:12pm on 7/2/26 by JackOfAll

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As long as you don't obsess about modifying it only takes a minute to book your next attraction in MDE. You're really not on your phone constantly.

5:05pm on 7/3/26 by Flutegarden

I was there last week and yes it was not busy but the top attractions still had long waits.

9:43pm on 7/4/26 by lynkaz

We only buy GOTG for three of us, once per trip. Other than that, we rope drop, nap, and close out the parks with whatever happens to work for us at the time.

10:38pm on 7/4/26 by goofygardiner

So doing my first solo trip. I'm booking a preferred room at Pop. Would you get just the preferred or the preferred pool view? I'm just a little nervous about being by myself. Which one would you feel safer at?

7:27pm on 7/4/26 by mickeyforlife

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My actual only solo stay was at POR and it was fine but I live in Houston proper so maybe I'm used to feeling like I could be knifed at any moment.

8:51pm on 7/4/26 by popupcamper

I was just at POR a week ago and came back to my room after midnight after my bus from MK broke down and didn't think anything of it - I just make sure no one is nearby when I open my door.

10:30pm on 7/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

At Pop I've never felt unsafe near the central buildings, because you're almost always in a direct line of sight with 4 stories of rooms.

10:32pm on 7/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

Having very non-magical time right now stuck at the CB SL station. Was transferring from EPCOT to AOA when storms shut it down. Waiting on buses 45 minutes and counting. Oh well - can't win them all!

4:33pm on 7/4/26 by ferbtones

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We waited out the hour and finally made it back. Next time, though, I'll know to use a different strategy! Had no idea it would take so long. The buses have been excellent otherwise.

5:23pm on 7/4/26 by ferbtones

That delay does seem odd! When we once had to grab the SL resort bus from BC to Pop during a storm, I'm thinking it came within 10 minutes or so. Was coming from the front of Epcot.

5:59pm on 7/4/26 by utang44

We really wish they had an official walking path from CBR to AoA/Pop for these circumstances.

10:25pm on 7/4/26 by gmcc

Had the most magical fireworks experience by accident tonight. Got to Magic Carpets right before 9. No line so they let us stay on for four rides, all the way through the show! Just spun around watching the fireworks coming from every direction. Amazing!

11:19pm on 7/3/26 by ferbtones

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@Ali I asked CM when we got on if we could ride multiple times, they said it would be up to the operator. When the ride stopped he said if you want to keep riding, stay seated. So I think it's CM's discretion, and also of course how many vehicles needed.

4:01pm on 7/4/26 by ferbtones

I should add we were on our way to Jungle Cruise and just noticed no wait at Magic Carpets - we weren't trying for FW, just a happy coincidence.

4:12pm on 7/4/26 by ferbtones

Love that!

9:58pm on 7/4/26 by royjoyahoy

I've never used a fuel rod, thinking of buying one for my daughter so she can trade it out in case she forget to charge her anker charger. Are they still readily available at parks? Are people still using them. Thanks!

8:00am on 7/4/26 by wvdisneyrn

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I still have one that I purchased years ago. It really is nice to have, small and lightweight however it is another thing to carry and they come with a short cord but I added a longer one to my backpack.

8:08am on 7/4/26 by youcanfly

Yes, you can turn them in for a new one in every park, resort, and DS.

8:22am on 7/4/26 by PrincipalTinker

Love my fuel rod and it's quite easy to find the kiosks using the app.

8:24am on 7/4/26 by popupcamper

May I note that it was a battery in a guest's bag that caught on fire on IASW recently, put out by a very alert CM? I've recently been grilled a lot more on flights regarding batteries as well.

9:32am on 7/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

My 20Ah battery swelled, breaking the case. Batteries are fun.

9:40am on 7/4/26 by JackOfAll

Remember the time @cheftodd's battery caught on fire at MCO?!

10:14am on 7/4/26 by evamarie320

I remember that @eva!

10:35am on 7/4/26 by TacMed

Yes! They're everywhere, so convenient

11:16am on 7/4/26 by LaurenInWonderland

Also in MDE you can search to see where they're located

11:17am on 7/4/26 by LaurenInWonderland

I didn't know that @lauren!

11:20am on 7/4/26 by popupcamper

Ok looking in MDE ... if I type in fuel rod I get numerous icons for "portable phone charging kiosks". Does each icon have a free fuel rod exchange? If yes, this is a game changer for me?

11:49am on 7/4/26 by SplitStayfortheWin

@split yeah that's what it means! I use that all the time at WDW when I need to find the closest exchange location

11:54am on 7/4/26 by KLuck

Awesome! It seems like that's still a good option. They have two models now it appears. Do I splurge for the bigger more expensive one or small one? I was going to purchase on Amazon to have it ready for her

1:08pm on 7/4/26 by wvdisneyrn

Thanks for reply - I'm going to purchase one off Amazon. Excited to try for our 10 day trip in August! Since I'm exchanging I'm going with older model!

4:00pm on 7/4/26 by SplitStayfortheWin

I'm not sure if they have both options in the park kiosks? I've done exchanges but it's been a while.

4:48pm on 7/4/26 by youcanfly

Just an FYI I know they have both options at resorts, at least they did at Yacht Club on my last trip.

8:00pm on 7/4/26 by njhyndman

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How long do they last?

8:30pm on 7/4/26 by Magicalday2011

I have used the small ones for years. They work well in a pinch but are not super powerful. I purchased the larger one from Amazon because there are places to swap it. I returned it because it is super heavy and I don't want that.

9:52pm on 7/4/26 by Bubbakirby

@magical it gives my iPhone about a 3/4 charge. I don't use it in real life but it's great in the world.

9:56pm on 7/4/26 by popupcamper

Booking 3 kids for haircuts at Harmony and want to follow with a Capture Your Moment session. What do you think would be best timing for booking each location?

11:01pm on 7/3/26 by HalfBludPrincess

No knowledge of either. Bumping for others

8:35am on 7/4/26 by snelvis

I'd book it all for the time your kids are most cooperative and least likely to melt down. So not when hungry or tired.

8:37am on 7/4/26 by evamarie320

We did Harmony at our mid morning break time. That way we could rope drop rides, but have their hair look nice for the bulk of the day while we met with characters. Haven't done Capture Your Moment. The cooperative timing comment is good advice.

8:55am on 7/4/26 by Ange425

Morning before they get all hot and sweaty

8:58pm on 7/4/26 by Magicalday2011

For anyone who's eaten bfast at Ale&Compass is the enhancement an additional $28? On top of entree price? Just thinking that seems really high

8:10pm on 7/3/26 by 321itsme

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Perhaps it was a one-off server but they definitely pointed to the age when we asked. I don't believe it was at breakfast but it has been awhile so can't recall for sure.

9:35am on 7/4/26 by tl5

We've done A&C 3x in last 18mo & really enjoyed the $28 "enhancement" buffet. It includes basic coffee or juice, so when compared to a buffet or other nicer sit-down, it feels like a good deal. Throw in DVC, etc discounts & it can be a steal

3:47pm on 7/4/26 by DestinyCalled

My DD got the buffet and I ordered 2 eggs with bacon and coffee. I believe you can ask for whatever you prefer. Maybe I got "sides"

8:46pm on 7/4/26 by Magicalday2011

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