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What would you do? I'm looking to book a GC hotel stay in January (almost at 7 month mark) for a 1 bedroom and it's available. I want to use the MMB card for 24 points but need to call. I'm traveling and calls/timing at 7 month day will be hard.

6:11am on 6/7/26 by Justone

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Would you call a day or so ahead and book with MMB points and then modify each day to drop one from the beginning and add one at end. Is this risky meaning not getting the days at end. I've never booked at GC so not sure if should just wait.

6:13am on 6/7/26 by Justone

Wish MMB points could be purchased online!

6:13am on 6/7/26 by Justone

Can you use MMB 2026 for points in 2027?

6:23am on 6/7/26 by PrincipalTinker

I think (I've not done this) that you can book a stay somewhere that uses the 24 points and then cancel. Then you'll be able to see the points in your account and book using them there. But I have no idea about the use year of the points. Let us know?

7:27am on 6/7/26 by RememberWhen

What about using all of your points online and then call when you can to just add the last day with the MMB points?

7:40am on 6/7/26 by melcort10

The home resort and use year of OTU points could be anything.

7:45am on 6/7/26 by melcort10

Even when getting the 1/2 price points?

7:49am on 6/7/26 by PrincipalTinker

Are you asking me? They are still OTU points even if they are on sale, right?

8:00am on 6/7/26 by melcort10

No, I am just generally asking if anyone has experience with MMB. Mainly because they seem to advertise the dates it is good for each year. I think this has been discussed in the past and @melcort you are right. Just looking for experience with it.

8:27am on 6/7/26 by PrincipalTinker

Can I buy the discounted points in December for a May/June/July booking?

8:29am on 6/7/26 by PrincipalTinker

Ah ok, I am definitely not an expert on MMB, but I do consider myself a OTU point expert lol. ;)

8:43am on 6/7/26 by melcort10

I purchased MMB points in the past and they can only be purchased at 7 month mark. If I recall correctly they are tied to your account so follow your use year etc. for when they are initially used/booked but I don't think they can be banked.

9:06am on 6/7/26 by Justone

@Rem I've done this in the past but only when I was within the booking time. I'm worried that if I purchase the MMB points and get them now the place won't be available and I'll have points I can't use...ugh suppose it is a risk either way.

9:09am on 6/7/26 by Justone

ok so here's what I ended up doing. Booked a day ahead for 4 days online at 8:00 am. At 9:00 I called DVC and asked to modify the reservation to 5 days and purchase MMB points to cover a portion. Worked perfectly so far. Here's what they said about

6:32am on 6/9/26 by Justone

...MMB points. Non-refundable and stay in the use year when they are booked/applied and expire at the end of the use year. Now I'll go in online and modify to the exact start end date when window opens....phew don't love the complicated process but

6:35am on 6/9/26 by Justone

excited about the stays.

6:36am on 6/9/26 by Justone

Thanks for the report back! That really helps with my planning!

6:38am on 6/9/26 by PrincipalTinker

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6:47am on 6/9/26 by jesterb

Made the change to the correct dates this morning. Had everything in cart and to the last page clicked confirmed wheels spun and ....we are working on it message...ugh. Went back and weirdly the last day

8:34am on 6/9/26 by Justone

Didn't show availability so confirmed what I could and waitlisted entire time. Kept checking, checking and it would show the time available in regular reservation but not within modification so kept trying and finally success!

8:36am on 6/9/26 by Justone

Few minutes of stress but it's done and now I will be able to take care of my 85 year old parents in grand style and they will be so comfortable...phew!

8:38am on 6/9/26 by Justone

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That does sound stressful. Just glad it's all done!

8:54am on 6/9/26 by youcanfly

Last bit of advice. I just realized that they charged me a room occupancy tax on the MMB points. Had I known that I would have Repurchased the points for a different reservation, canceled the reservation, and then used the points.

33 min ago by Justone

There is no tax (my understanding) on the points already in your system (unlike DL villas) so had I known this I would have sadly worked some magic so I didn't have to pay the extra. I say sadly because I don't love working the system like this.

30 min ago by Justone

For Pop Century room request, they are only letting me choose ground floor/higher floor/50s section/70s section. Is that normal to not be able to choose facing the lake or other options? It's a drop down menu, I can't make comments

7:54pm on 6/9/26 by Chrissy-T

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If we submitted a room request before TP was no longer able to, do we need to submit one again on our own? Or was the last batch of requests accepted by Disney? (My trip was more than 30 days out at the time the last requests were sent).

10:10pm on 6/9/26 by CVC

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11:09pm on 6/9/26 by undone73

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2:21am by tiggertypooh

What fuel rods are available in the parks to charge cell phones and are they convenient? Is it a one time purchase or each refill costs x?

6:58pm on 6/9/26 by stosh13

When you purchase it is currently $40. You then swap them for free.

8:24pm on 6/9/26 by PrincipalTinker

You can also purchase a single fuel rod kit for $35 and a double for $45 via Amazon.

8:29pm on 6/9/26 by TacMed

I should add, if you don't need the kit, I think it was $35 for just the rod. I love the convince of never having to charge them in WDW. I just look in MDE to find the closest kiosk.

9:06pm on 6/9/26 by PrincipalTinker

They also now have the MagSafe block chargers that attach to your phone. Also cheaper on Amazon if you purchase ahead and swapable at the Fuel Rod kiosks.

12:54am by njhyndman

Just finished 9 park days and I must say I was shocked at how long we stood in LL lines. I know rides break down and this can cause it but this was across all 4 parks at different times. Today for WTP we waited 20min in LL and stand by was 45.

12:36am by momtwofour

We waited 25min for Buzz. There were many others Just curious if others have noticed this? Are they alloting more LLs for rides?

12:38am by momtwofour

As someone who typically rents a car, I have never used a grocery delivery service but will need one for next week. Would be interested in Liners recommendations and experiences (good or bad). I saw saw a video recommending instacart and Publix. Thanks.

9:39am on 6/8/26 by Sorcerers_Apprentice

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10:26pm on 6/9/26 by CVC

I just use Amazon Fresh and have never had a problem.

10:46pm on 6/9/26 by kslawyergirl

I use magical vacation services for my shopping. A former CM. Excellent service.

11:16pm on 6/9/26 by VikeQueen

Len just posted an update on the room request forum thread regarding requests. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/please-post-your-room-request-results/58625/1529?u=principaltinker I am trying to post a direct link to the update. (Bottom of thread)

7:25pm on 6/9/26 by PrincipalTinker

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10:34pm on 6/9/26 by CVC

Thanks for trying Len. I don't know why Disney seems to overly complicate everything.

10:35pm on 6/9/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

Thanks for posting the update here. Also ..thanks @Len!

10:45pm on 6/9/26 by kslawyergirl

I love reading Shenkel lists, so here is our list of firsts from our trip last week. 1)Ale & Compass Lounge for dinner on arrival day. We had the wings and French onion flatbread and both were yummy. We stayed at YC, so it was convenient.

2:14pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

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2) We finally tried Regal Eagle on a day the F&G festival was done. We have lots of good BBQ at home, but it was pretty good. 3) Pressed coins! We bought a pressed coin book for my niece's bday and got a few to get her started for her collection.

2:17pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

4) New Animation Courtyard at HS. This is a nice new area, with some green spaces and seating. The roaming characters were cute. 5) We finally got the churros at Nomad's! They were delicious.

2:20pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

6) I had a service dog in the boat in front of me on iasw. I've seen lots of service dogs in the parks, but I've never seen one on a ride! And when we were getting off, there was another one getting ready to board!

2:22pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

7) The cookie dough brownie ice-cream sandwich at AK. I had seen it all over Instagram, so I decided to try it. It was fine, but I wouldn't wait in a long line for it. My line wasn't long at all at Terra Treats, & they sell it at another cart now too.

2:24pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

8) DH rode the new Soarin' (it makes me motion sick). He really enjoyed the new scenes and scents! 9) Dinner at Garden Grill. We've done breakfasts here, but this was the 1st dinner. The 40% AP discount was really nice and the food was pretty good.

2:27pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

10) The Tinkerbell pic in the UK. There was no line, so we finally got it! 11) I rope-dropped Les Halles one of our EP days! I was going for the giant croissant, but they don't sell it until after 10, so I was forced to get the croque monsieur-yum!

2:29pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

12) Aurora was just wandering around the gift shop outside Les Halles when it opened, and watching those meets was cute since the people were surprised to see her there. 13) Listened to SE in Spanish just for fun. I speak a little and it was my 2nd ride.

2:32pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

14) I don't know their name, but there was some garden-themed performers behind SE. I miss the live entertainers, so am glad to see the ones they bring back. I still miss the HS citizens, the trolley performers in MK, and the Main Street people.

2:34pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

15) AP character meet in EP with Chip and Dale. I love the little extras like this. I also got the AP cookie pop at Karamel Kuche and it was yummy! 16) The Cake Bake Shop restaurant. The salmon and pasta were good, but the carrot cake was divine!

2:37pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

17) DVC Tour-we finally did one and got the 2 $100 GCs. We just did the tour at BW since we were staying at YC. We are crunching the numbers, but not sure it works for us right now. Maybe soon. 18) Carnival games on the Boardwalk.

2:40pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

19) Tomorrowland Speedway-we couldn't believe we had never done it, so this was the time. DH and I are both tall and got in one car, which was hysterical getting in and out. We laughed the whole time, but it was probably one and done for us!

2:43pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

That was it for this trip. Luckily since we drive from AL we are able to come 2-3 times a year, so I'm always surprised that we find new things to do each time. Until the next trip in December!

2:44pm on 6/9/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

Great list!

3:19pm on 6/9/26 by evamarie320

Very fun list. Happy characters are back. Love those surprises

3:55pm on 6/9/26 by Magicalday2011

Awesome list! Sounds like a great trip!

6:52pm on 6/9/26 by T07

Fun list!

7:01pm on 6/9/26 by WendyMarie

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Love your shenkel @Michele!

8:35pm on 6/9/26 by TacMed

Thanks for sharing!

8:37pm on 6/9/26 by maurine08

So fun! Thanks for sharing!!!

10:45pm on 6/9/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

Let's play "Who remembers?" This idea came after a conversation with DW. Who remembers? parade edition: Share a dream come true. Spectromagic Stars and Motor cars Move it, shake it, celebrate it Jammin Jungle Tapestry of Dreams

2:46pm on 6/9/26 by TacMed

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@youcan, there was a Tapestry of Nations version as well. You have a good memory!

9:32pm on 6/9/26 by TacMed

Remember the Magic!

9:35pm on 6/9/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Stars and Cars was the best!!! And Spectromagic! Just saying the name makes me sing the song in my head!

10:43pm on 6/9/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

Is it better to activate your AP on your first or last day of your trip? Would you suddenly need park reservations if you activate it on your first day? Would first day of AP be activation day or first day of your tickets from that trip? We have 5 day PH.

2:31pm on 6/9/26 by WildernessPixie

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APs need to make reservations at the first park of the day, but it's simple to do on MDE. You will get a greater value if you exchange for an AP at the beginning with unused tickets, I believe.

2:44pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

You can exchange before arrival as well (by calling in) and would only have to stop at the ticket booth to activate your AP on the first day, thus saving valuable WDW time.

2:47pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

You want to use the discounts ASAP too!

2:56pm on 6/9/26 by melcort10

First date of AP use will be activation date if you convert your tickets before using them, or first day you used the ticket you are upgrading.

3:03pm on 6/9/26 by utang44

Thanks all!!

3:25pm on 6/9/26 by WildernessPixie

If you have a split stay, can you book reservations for every day of both stays with your AP?

3:34pm on 6/9/26 by WildernessPixie

Yes, your park reservations aren't tied to lodging at all. Make and change them freely.

3:45pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

Annual Passholders can make park reservations for all the days of their stays at WDW hotels, & can make park reservations for 5 other days. Annual Passholders who are not staying at WDW hotels are limited to 5 days of park reservations on a rolling basis

3:56pm on 6/9/26 by Dell795

Thank you for the clarification. :) this makes the pass even more worth it.

5:47pm on 6/9/26 by WildernessPixie

Nope. I'm sitting at home with my AP and I can make park reservations for any day in June, July, August etc

6:11pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

@Ali, an AP can make park reservations for any day, but cannot hold more than 5 at once (except for days w/WDW hotel reservations). See https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/park-reservations/?redirect=false#drawer-card-annualPassholders

7:16pm on 6/9/26 by Dell795

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"Annual Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s). This is in addition to holding their" **

7:18pm on 6/9/26 by Dell795

**"maximum number of theme park reservations at a time on a rolling basis."

7:18pm on 6/9/26 by Dell795

Thanks for clarification! I think I have only 4 park-days reserved for my late June trip, so that fits.

10:15pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

Beverage coolers - just saw someone cracked the Cooler Code, SFL:

4:10pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

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Press and hold the function button for 2-3 seconds - the interior light should flash. 1 flash = 54F/12C 3 flashes = 45F/7C 5 flashes = 39F/4C Press the function button to cycle through the temperature settings.

4:11pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

After a period (12-24 hours?) the red LED will illuminate and the cooler will stop cooling. Press the function button to reset the red LED and the cooler will return to your chosen temperature.

4:11pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

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5:12pm on 6/1/26 by kateschmidt

What is this and translate to English please. (Yes 4 real)

5:17pm on 6/1/26 by TheREALniter

If you have a resort room with a beverage cooler that you want to be COLDER, you could try this sequence.

5:26pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thx @Ali! SFL!

5:54pm on 6/1/26 by DestinyCalled

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5:56pm on 6/1/26 by gopackgo

Thank you! Any tips for the room's A/C?

5:57pm on 6/1/26 by supergirl1998

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6:02pm on 6/1/26 by Wahoo1976

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6:07pm on 6/1/26 by sunshinedaydream

@super The thermostats seem to be several different types so the instructions vary. I think you can take a picture of it and then Google image search the model for reset instructions.

6:25pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Sfl! Thank you!!

6:53pm on 6/1/26 by tlrg4488

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7:07pm on 6/1/26 by Micromouse1

I like this but don't like stop cooling if I'm out of room for 9 hrs

7:25pm on 6/1/26 by Magicalday2011

Nice!

8:25pm on 6/1/26 by JJT (staff)

Thank you. I am the ice bucket full of ice in the "cooler" kind of gal in order to keep my yogurt or whatever cold enough. Yes I put it in the ice bucket 1st.

9:16pm on 6/1/26 by T-I-double-gah-errr

Any chance this will work on dcl cruise ship staterooms as well?!

10:01pm on 6/1/26 by jesterb

Who knows!? I can try it in July.

10:04pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I need to add that I have no personal knowledge of the accuracy of this, but i can try it in 3 weeks at POR.

10:05pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I hate the beverage coolers. Thank you for this

10:11pm on 6/1/26 by ljmcg

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

Has POR changed to beverage coolers? When we were at POR at the end of April, our room had a traditional mini refrigerator with a manual dial on the back of the unit for setting the temperature.

10:41pm on 6/1/26 by Dell795

I think they are possibly switching with the refurb?

10:49pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Great info!

1:41am on 6/2/26 by amyscherz

Thanks for sharing!!

2:25am on 6/2/26 by sunshinedaisies

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2:35am on 6/2/26 by beeptp

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5:12am on 6/2/26 by Jewra

Sfl thanks!

5:25am on 6/2/26 by catherine.p.ahern

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9:38am on 6/2/26 by wdwdoll

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10:54am on 6/2/26 by Ruthie2780

Saving! Thank you!

11:51am on 6/2/26 by Tinkerminnie

Smart! Sfl

2:04pm on 6/2/26 by 56arlene

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2:20pm on 6/2/26 by WildernessPixie

Amazing!

2:24pm on 6/2/26 by dreamygrl143

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3:38pm on 6/2/26 by R2D2family

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4:01pm on 6/2/26 by tddusina

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4:08pm on 6/2/26 by diannaa

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4:33pm on 6/2/26 by ccc298

Thank you!

6:56pm on 6/2/26 by jlyn

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10:56pm on 6/2/26 by undone73

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1:52am on 6/3/26 by meggie228

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9:37am on 6/3/26 by sivako4750

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9:37am on 6/3/26 by dianabonn

Save for August heat

11:00am on 6/3/26 by RDryan

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11:13am on 6/3/26 by williamsle

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1:02pm on 6/3/26 by kmakanui

Thank you!!

2:28pm on 6/3/26 by gizmolmc

Thank you! Sfl

3:04pm on 6/3/26 by TeacherGrandma

Awesome info! TY!

4:47pm on 6/3/26 by littlelucylulu

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4:51pm on 6/3/26 by QueenElinor

Can anyone THERE now confirm that this works?

5:27pm on 6/3/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thanx!

8:51pm on 6/4/26 by hangthecode

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9:23pm on 6/4/26 by tdwilliams

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11:13pm on 6/4/26 by crushinonlen

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2:42am on 6/5/26 by CVC

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5:31am on 6/5/26 by ExtraTerrorestrial

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12:54pm on 6/5/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

Here now. Where is this function button - not seeing it anywhere

4:41pm on 6/6/26 by tl5

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5:20pm on 6/6/26 by herri

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6:37pm on 6/6/26 by kfreeman

In Walt Disney World resort rooms, the temperature function button is typically a small black or grey button located inside the cooler, either along the bottom front lip or on the interior ceiling.

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

How to Adjust and Reset the Temperature Locate the Function Button: Open the cooler door and look at the bottom frame near the front or the upper interior ceiling.

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Adjust the Temperature: Press and hold the function button for 2-3 seconds until the interior light flashes.Set the Degree: Press the function button repeatedly to cycle through the cooling modes:1 flash: ~54? F3 flashes: ~45? F5 flashes: ~39? F

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Resetting a Red Light: If the cooler stops cooling and illuminates a red LED, press the function button once to clear the error and return the cooler to your previous temperature setting

9:31pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Those instructions are accurate for specific digital Danby and IDW electronic beverage coolers found in several refurbished Walt Disney World resort rooms (such as the rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Resorts)

9:35pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Many Disney resorts-including Disney's Coronado Springs Resort-utilize an older or alternative beverage cooler that does not have a flashing function button. Where to look: Open the door and check the bottom-left interior corner or the upper back wall.

9:37pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

How to reset/adjust: Look for a physical rotating dial numbered 1 through 5, or Min to Max. Turn it clockwise toward "Max" to force the compressor to lower the temperature.

9:37pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

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4:43am on 6/7/26 by mma.bla@gmail.com

Sfl thank you

6:17am on 6/7/26 by absolutecinema

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6:30am on 6/7/26 by Gunzbabe

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6:58am on 6/7/26 by Daisy de la Cruz

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7:53am on 6/7/26 by madamelynn

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5:11am on 6/8/26 by hessj44

Thank you!

12:52pm on 6/8/26 by JillyBelle

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12:58pm on 6/8/26 by RigbyC

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2:58pm on 6/8/26 by MrsBobParr

I'm so sorry but I couldn't find this at all - I was at the contemporary resort and checked out now. Perhaps if the refrigerator was located a little higher would have been easier to search for it.I'm sure next time I'll see it and it will be obvious.

3:06pm on 6/8/26 by tl5

Sfl. I hate hate hate the beverage coolers!

4:02pm on 6/8/26 by ljmcg

WDW list of resorts with beverage coolers and referigerators: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/refrigerators/

4:07pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

There seem to be a variety of beverage cooler models in place: Standard rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort feature built-in beverage coolers (typically compact Magic Chef or Danby units) rather than traditional mini-fridges. They cool down to about 41?

4:08pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

"Disney installs these Magic Chef and Danby units deep inside custom cabinetry. This placement completely blocks access to the cooling controls."

4:10pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

What I'd suggest is trying to determine the manufacturer name and then querying AI "how to reset lowest temperature of (brand name) beverage cooler at WDW"

4:13pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

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12:06am on 6/9/26 by Dallas_Minnie

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12:27pm on 6/9/26 by cobia

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2:09pm on 6/9/26 by ThreeBuddies

Disney if you're listening ... we know you are...82 replies to a minor post regarding crappy coolers should tell you alot!

4:06pm on 6/9/26 by Magicalday2011

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4:28pm on 6/9/26 by quad

My beverage cooler at the Poly right now has ice on the back coils.

6:16pm on 6/9/26 by JenniferB1975

Beverage coolers require about 1/4 to 1/3 the electricity and less maintenance than refrigerators. Probably wasn't a difficult decision to switch over.

6:18pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thank you

6:44pm on 6/9/26 by lynkaz

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8:31pm on 6/9/26 by Sorcerers_Apprentice

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Here now in PolyTower duo studio and this hack works! Thank goodness since we always get yogurt n half n half! I reset once a day and food is cold. Never had "cooler" before. Without this hack I'd be complaining downstairs lol. Thanks Ali

8:35pm on 6/9/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

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8:46pm on 6/9/26 by Muffins_Mom

Glad to hear! Do you know what brand beverage cooler is at Poly? Do we need a spreadsheet for the different BC makes and models spread across the WDW resorts?

10:12pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

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