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Anyone experience Bluey at AK recently? Any tips? TIA

10 min ago by mkdetroit

Does TP have AI functionality? It would be amazing to plan my trip using AI with all of TP's incredible data / research preloaded.

3:08pm by Operaml

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I hope not. My experience with AI is it's super wrong as it's using all of the internet which has outdated info and will kill us and use us as batteries.

3:12pm by popupcamper

Just kidding AI overlords. I appreciate you, and respect you.

3:13pm by popupcamper

You're not wrong about one thing, @popup. It is very wrong a lot of the time!

3:19pm by utang44

Yes, if it was just pulling from TP-specific info that would be key!

3:20pm by Operaml

TP gives wrong info too. For example they have Disney posted monorail times even though we know that's not accurate.

3:21pm by popupcamper

Someone specifically building it at TP could work well. They could teach it how to give correct answers more often.

3:23pm by moondance07

The optimization function on the touring plans is already a form of AI, but I'm thinking something that helps me choose which park on which day, for example. There's a lot of complexity with the 7+1 LL prebook, crowd calendar etc.

3:24pm by Operaml

The WDW website gives wrong info too! Tried to enter Jessie's at 9:24 and the CM chased us away, even though it said 9:15 opening on their website.

4:02pm by Ali Ababwa

"Just pulling from TP specific info"...TP has info that can be found online for 5-10 years ago and that is no longer accurate. AI cannot identify old, inaccurate info. It is scary what data searches provide.

4:07pm by PrincipalTinker

@Operami, follow the lightening lane availability pages at TP and Thrill Data before your booking day. That will give you the info you need if you are concerned about LLs on each day.

4:28pm by PrincipalTinker

Yes, @Principal, that's a great idea. I'm worried that on my ADR day (60 days ahead) it is tough to know the which parks we'll be at on which day, predicting LL availability as I look atthe crowd calendar on Jan 1-6. I want to make the smartest schedule.

5:26pm by Operaml

Just book multiple options for yourself and get rid of the ones you won't use later. That's what I do. I get our fave meals on two or more days and then choose which one we'll use a little later as my plans firm up.

5:37pm by utang44

I agree with @utang. You don't have to finalize your ADRs until you are ready to book your LLs. Also, it is just not that hard to get most ADRs these days.

5:46pm by PrincipalTinker

That's exactly my point @ali. Touring plans uses Disney info for somethings which we know is inaccurate. Which means AI will be wrong as well.

5:48pm by popupcamper

No thank you. AI is killing us. Just say no

5:49pm by VikeQueen

I think the most important aspect to think about here is not can AI do certain things, but when AI tells you things it has no real idea of the context, it is just mashing together everything it sees. In the meantime TP is writing algorithms based on...

6:02pm by JJT (staff)

..expertise and *curated* data. Context: recently I was looking to see if there were any dedicated nut-free restaurants on the path of our trip. AI told me confidently that X Restaurant was nut-free at all of its locations. Except, I knew that was wrong.

6:04pm by JJT (staff)

Playing with AI another way, I had it build a scenario to analyze my investment & retirement plan. It built a plan that calculated taxes on multiple tax-free income sources making the whole plan worthless. I knew better. Expertise wins.

6:06pm by JJT (staff)

Maybe in 10 or 20 years AI will be more reliable, but right now it is a toddler with a speak and spell spitting out answers without the ability to know what it doesn't know.

6:07pm by JJT (staff)

If any newer chat folks are reading this, I should point out my username says "staff" but I just write and do other stuff for TP and otherwise am just another user here. I do not speak for them or have any hand in their app etc. :)

6:09pm by JJT (staff)

In 20 years we'll be batteries @JJT. Did no one here (besides @vike) watch the famous documentaries Terminator, matrix, or iRobot?

6:15pm by popupcamper

Oh man, I totally played with Speak & Spell when I was a kid.

6:46pm by utang44

You know, ive been playing around with it, uploaded a decade of personal spreadsheets and planning messages and have been able to create something that closely mirrors how i plan trips. Its not perfect but its close. The tech will get there...

7:41pm by Totsypooh

I basically tried to recreate my disney brain and gave it as much context as i could. Im keen to try it out next time someone asks me to help plan a trip

7:42pm by Totsypooh

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It is true that keeping the knowledge base current is hard

7:43pm by Totsypooh

It is definitely fascinating what the various AI tools already do, but we're at the point where for anything even modestly complicated you need to be well versed in the topic to know where the AI goes off the rails. And it is not always obvious. :)

17 min ago by JJT (staff)

Great thoughts and @utang I love the strategy - book different ADR options and then cancel once I finalize LL prebooks. Thank you! The AI is only as good as the data put into it, that's for sure.

11 min ago by Operaml

When doing LL can you book everyone in your party's LL under your MDE account and then scan into the rides for your party using your account? Going with 2 kids and a 70 year old who don't have MDE accounts or phones.

36 min ago by Eve626

yes, but it would be fastest to use cards.

33 min ago by JackOfAll

Agree. If they won't have magicbands, I'd get them cards to swipe. Swiping multiple people through on a phone tends to back the line up.

16 min ago by utang44

OMG yes I was stuck behind That Guy today insisting on using his phone (badly) to tap in 8 family members

11 min ago by Ali Ababwa

You might be a Liner if You are texting about the weather and realize you accidentally (manually, not autocorrect) capitalized Lightning. Related: Send me some pixie dust for my Weird Al concert weather tonight!

10:03am by TumbleMonkeys

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Very different vibe, but I loved The Odyssey (and didn't really expect to). Hope you still have a good night!

7:47pm by catherine.p.ahern

...if you buy a certain article of clothing because your thinking Oh! That will look great in the Frozen on ride photos!

8:16pm by Magicalday2011

I loved The Odyssey, too!

20 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

Here we come, Mickey. Wheels up tomorrow morning! We booked a last minute (2.5 weeks ago) trip to get maximum use of our APs. I'll post updates throughout the trip for anyone who wants to follow along. We are doing anti-commando Disney this trip.

8:30pm on 7/30/26 by goofygardiner

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Fun! My idea of a last minute trip is within 3 months lol I'd love to do a DVC stay with 2.5 weeks notice!

9:18pm on 7/30/26 by KLuck

Have a great time! It'll be hot and wet (but you knew that)!

9:32pm on 7/30/26 by allanadale

Have fun! Sounds like the crowd levels warrant the trip! Looking forward to following along

10:43pm on 7/30/26 by deejason

Safe travels and have fun!

4:51am on 7/31/26 by youcanfly

Have a great time! We will follow along!

8:04am on 7/31/26 by goofygrandpa

Safe travels! Where are you staying this time?

8:07am on 7/31/26 by hodg

Safe travels!

9:06am on 7/31/26 by PrincipalTinker

This will by our first time at OKW. I I'M HOPING WE LOVE IT BECAUSE THE ROOMS ARE BIGGER AND THE POINTS ARE LESS.

9:40am on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

Oops...caps lock.

9:41am on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

I wondered why you were yelling that part!

9:57am on 7/31/26 by utang44

OKW is quite a way from anywhere- have to shout to be heard

10:06am on 7/31/26 by hodg

Actually looks pretty nice there

10:07am on 7/31/26 by hodg

We loved OKW when we stayed there last month. So much so that we are staying there again for Xmas. Yes...the rooms are huge.

10:45am on 7/31/26 by Phil H. Magic

Mears Connect...15 minute wait, 3 minutes at terminal C...off and running. 3 resorts on this run; SS, OKW, POFQ...13 people in total (including the 4 of us). We got upgraded on the flight, and little wait for Mears...great start so far!

11:05am on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

We love OKW! It's such a relaxing resort and the 2 bedroom is bigger than my house! ;)

11:25am on 7/31/26 by popupcamper

Enjoy that southernmost buttermilk chicken at Olivia's :)

11:27am on 7/31/26 by cdlla

Hey @goofy! Also on the DCL resort dropoff bus, AKL to ASM, now headed to Coronado and Poly. Started getting room texts at 11:15.

11:28am on 7/31/26 by Ali Ababwa

Have a magical time @goofy!

11:59am on 7/31/26 by TacMed

OK, so it's almost midnight on arrival day. We've been up since 3:00 AM to make the flight here. We took our time and got settled in to our room; unpacking our Water Butlers order and our personal belongings.

11:56pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

Lunch at the quick service here at the resort, and the girls had a nap while DW and I went to Disney Springs for free DVC ice cream. Some quick snacks in the DVC lounge and we headed back to the resort. A short bus ride to Epcot for LTWL and Soarin.

11:57pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

We were not fans of the new show, although it was nice to see Patrick still involved. Some supper at connections and then monorail back to MK. We toured around on the people more,, last-minute spot for HEA, bussed back home.

11:59pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

We missed the second bathroom from BLT, but we are figuring out a new routine for this week. Everyone has talked in, and time to sleep. We will see what tomorrow brings.

11:59pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

What a great first day!

2:26am on 8/1/26 by AreWeThereYeti

Great start for a last minute trip! I'm excited to hear more about your experience with OKW. We have our 1st stay in September.

6:04am on 8/1/26 by youcanfly

I HOPE YOU LOVE OKW TOO!!! Have a great trip!!!

9:19am on 8/1/26 by lizshiv

DD 19 got a late start, but we're having fun at AK. We checked off some boxes on our family bingo, and now we're heading to Jambo to do some shopping.

12:46pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Have fun.

12:49pm on 8/1/26 by mickeyforlife

Bus roulette has us heading to Hollywood Studios next. From there, I think we will skyline to Riviera for some food.

1:46pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Have a magical day!!!

1:53pm on 8/1/26 by jbreen25

free DVC ice cream, and then Beef Bolognese at Primo Piatto... yummy.

5:13pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Someday I will try that beef bolognese!

5:19pm on 8/1/26 by Jennyhirsch

I am wildly jealous of the Primo Piatto meal.

5:26pm on 8/1/26 by utang44

The skies opened up while at Riviera, so we hissed to MK. we shopped for a bit, then hissed back to the resort. The girls have homemade thank you a for cast members, and are enjoying handing them out. A quick snack and off to the pool.

8:14pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Everyone's tired. So much for Fantasmic. AK rope drop tomorrow? We will see. Good night Liner Nation.

10:14pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Well done pivot! Better to have an early bedtime and have a great following day.

10:31pm on 8/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

We are up and at it for Animal Kingdom rope drop. The bus should be here in five minutes. Sivako!!

6:34am by goofygardiner

Have a wild time @goofy!

7:21am by TacMed

Have a great day!

7:28am by hodg

Have a BLAST!

7:29am by DestinyCalled

I look for you in the FOP line today, @hodg. It wasn't the same without you.

9:19am by goofygardiner

We got the longest delay I've ever had in the FOP matching chamber. At one point, they had our scans created with bubbles.

9:19am by goofygardiner

That's happened to us before! I wonder if they decide to move a different chamber in front? I always get matched with a guy which I don't care about, but my younger DS always gets matched with a girl, and his older bro drives him nuts about it -tradition.

9:41am by Operaml

Lighter is still up at Everest. The weight was 25 minutes, and they told us a single rider might be longer. We took a chance, and got to ride together in the last row with a four minute wait. When we got off, they had closed the single rider line.

9:56am by goofygardiner

Wow... I really have to reread my messages before posting. That last post should have said the single rider line was still up, and the wait was posted as 25 minutes for standby

10:30am by goofygardiner

I understood it! It was fun, trying to decipher what you voice texted!

10:39am by Jennyhirsch

My coworkers consistently get a kick out of what shows up when I voice text.

11:11am by goofygardiner

After Magic Kingdom for snacks at the DVC lounge, followed by the 3 o'clock parade in frontier land. Go back to Saratoga Springs for free DVC ice cream.

3:18pm by goofygardiner

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We walked over to Disney Springs to look around, then back to Saratoga Springs for supper at artists palette. We have now claimed seats at Fantasmic. I know it's early, but everything else we want to do has a big wait time.

8:20pm by goofygardiner

At Fantasmic, I recognized a CM who was kind back in May. I stopped to tell her how much I appreciated it and Inthiught she was going to cry. She came to find me near the end of the show and gifted me a Fantasmic t-shirt.

31 min ago by goofygardiner

I have been amazed how appreciative the CMs are when treated with kindness. We ALWAYS treat them well, but they seem exceptionally appreciative, almost surprised, this trip.

30 min ago by goofygardiner

Just booked next June 2027. Looking to see if convention tickets are still available for purchase? Or is there another option for cheaper tickets. We are DVC

7:37am on 7/29/26 by cmschell22

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Conference tickets are still a thing, but they've changed a tad. They are now date-specific and pricing varies by date. Still a big savings from regular ticket prices in most cases. You need to find a conference that's near your dates.

8:45am on 7/29/26 by utang44

Tickets will work from seven days before the conference up through seven days after it ends.

8:45am on 7/29/26 by utang44

Depends on length of trip but I used Attraction Tickets. Convention are still a thing but they are now date specific

8:56am on 7/29/26 by youcanfly

Additional info on the 7-day thing @utang mentions: The *START* date of convention tickets will need to be within 7 days of the start or end of the con you purchase through. So if you plan to go after a con that gives you a larger possible window. :)

9:03am on 7/29/26 by JJT (staff)

Here's my latest summary of con tix in the forum. Thread also has the 14-day Attraction Tix info as well: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/convention-tickets-tip-now-also-discussing-uk-attraction-tickets/46005/2

9:04am on 7/29/26 by JJT (staff)

Also also: Even though there are a lot of medical cons through the year, if you happen to need park days that are not near a conference, there is a trick I found that allows you to use any con for any start date. Is in forum thread too.

9:05am on 7/29/26 by JJT (staff)

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9:11am on 7/29/26 by LisaPooh

TY. I remembered the thread and went over there all The way back to 2025. I was looking at your charts and trying to figure out if we are staying 9 days, want to do 2 days at universal and after hours at HS, what is the best option. Love a good math prob

10:21am on 7/29/26 by cmschell22

In June see if there's a sporting event and try to see the prices as if you are attending m. You do it through ESPN. My terrible memory thinks it was a better deal than convention?

10:22am on 7/29/26 by Phillylaura

@cm for a trip of that length you should compare Attraction Tickets plus they run great discount codes too.

10:30am on 7/29/26 by youcanfly

100% agree with @youcan If you are doing 9-days Attraction Tix is almost certainly the way to go. Get on their mailing list to watch for when their discount codes come out. I ran an AT analysis last year that still holds up, even if all the numbers are...

10:20am on 7/30/26 by JJT (staff)

..different this year after price increases. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/convention-tickets-tip-now-also-discussing-uk-attraction-tickets/46005/1365

10:21am on 7/30/26 by JJT (staff)

Their 14 day ticket might be a good fit for you! Such a good deal ive skipped APs for the family the last couple years. Except me. because reasons. :)

9:30am on 8/1/26 by Totsypooh

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10:17am on 8/1/26 by Rjcsmom

Also jumping on Attraction Ticket bandwagon. Recently purchased their 14-day ticket - has hopper, memory maker, waterparks, for family of four $2100 with their sitewide 10% discount. Same $ value as Disney 3day hopper tix. AMAZING! Liners for the win!

7:10pm on 8/1/26 by SplitStayfortheWin

We needed 10-day tickets, so will have some unused days - but price savings was insane!

7:11pm on 8/1/26 by SplitStayfortheWin

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5:33am by supergirl1998

Thank you everyone! How much in advance do you need to buy the Attraction Tix? And do you need to use a credit card that is better for conversions since it will be in a different $$ euros?

6:29am by cmschell22

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6:42am by PaulAndCarrie

You can buy from AT any time. Ideally pick a CC with no foreign transaction fee. Their discount codes around black Friday were pretty good last year

6:44am by 56arlene

One nice thing too is you can put a small amount down and then oay closer to the date. Just remember when its time. They email you too to remind you

7:23am by Totsypooh

The Attraction Tickets price is in pounds, not Euros. I'm not trying to do a gotcha, just want to make sure you know when you are calculating the conversion.

8:49am by melcort10

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I picked a cc with no foreign transaction fee. When using Attraction Ticket site, remain in the UK browser;your cart total will show in pounds. I used google to translate pounds to dollars so I would have an idea of what it would be in dollars before purc

9:42am by SplitStayfortheWin

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11:00am by jeffg4

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36 min ago by CVC

Thoughts on Beak and Barrel with kids? 5yo GS is all about pirates! Worth it? Appropriate? Anything special during MNSSHP?

2:27pm by Hcarter326

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I would bring a 5 year old. It's a bar it's loud and lots of people drinking you probably won't be super close to the bar where the action happens. The mango salsa is great . Drinks are pricy

9:17pm by WorldTraveler34

Oh sorry @kluck. I'm glad y'all have them for other places though! I keep mine in my purse!

9:18pm by popupcamper

We asked last year if they did anything during the party and they said no.

45 min ago by melodicwords

Disney Cocktail Recommendations Needed! I'm making a list of drinks I HAVE to try on my Disney World trip! What is the BEST cocktail you've had anywhere on Disney property? Parks, resorts, Disney Springs - anywhere counts Bonus points for pictures !!

3:28pm on 8/1/26 by itsMollyMouse

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Grapefruit Cake Martini at HBD. I love it so much I might get back on The Gram to share it with you!!

3:34pm on 8/1/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Also love Gwendolyn's Famous Cosmopolitan at Cake Bake Shop...

3:36pm on 8/1/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

I really liked the margarita at Trader Sam's. Ooh, and the prickly pear margarita at the Dawa Bar in AK

3:46pm on 8/1/26 by mary32830

At Steakhouse 71 Lounge- Hugo Spritz- After being in the heat, super refreshing!

3:51pm on 8/1/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

L&C G&T from Territory Lounge, a gorgeous and refreshing floral gin and tonic. Runner up is Sunshine Day Bar's Lemon Spritz (basically gin, lemon, and light sweetness).

3:57pm on 8/1/26 by Lindsey740

The Malastare Margarita at Ronto Roasters and a classic margarita from La Cava.

4:21pm on 8/1/26 by TacMed

A&C bourbon manhattan with lemon twist & Luxardo cherries. Don't remember name. Btw it's lovely at 10pm sitting at quiet pool looking at the stars!

4:43pm on 8/1/26 by Magicalday2011

Almost anything here. I had an espresso martini on a cold night. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFJgjEaskys/?igsh=MW9mbWpsMXZjM29mcQ==

4:47pm on 8/1/26 by MOJoe

Espresso martini at Narcosee's and at Space 220 (that one comes with a mini astronaut ice cream sandwich)

6:41pm on 8/1/26 by Bootsie13

Love those espresso martinis! Especially with Baileys!

6:52pm on 8/1/26 by Jennyhirsch

My favorite is the Moroccan mule at Spice Road Table.

6:59pm on 8/1/26 by HeiGirlHei

Evil To The Core at Artist Point was both appropriate and delicious

7:03pm on 8/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I really like the Indigo hibiscus at Epcot in the UK pavilion.

7:04pm on 8/1/26 by RedHeadedTexan

Sahara Spritz at Morocco. Delicious

8:46pm on 8/1/26 by mnfc

The French 75 at Steakhouse 71 lounge

9:52pm on 8/1/26 by KLuck

The Maelstrom Margarita at La Cava.

10:21pm on 8/1/26 by evamarie320

Dahlia Lounge in Gran Destino Tower- Gran Gin and Tonic with house-made saffron-orange tonic.

11:52pm on 8/1/26 by Beautiesandtheb

It has a limited timeframe it's available but my favorite is the frozen hot chocolate martini in France during the Festival of the Holidays.

12:32am by HalfBludPrincess

Ooh a useful thread! Mango margarita at Sanaa, regular margarita at SAI, Bellini at topolinos. But the best cocktail that trip was at the Rose on the Wish- a sweet rose- empress 1908 gin, Cointreau, grapefruit- so good.

3:56am by hodg

Enchanted rose- Lavender Fog, La Cava- Avocado Marg, Nomad Lounge-Hightower rocks, Narcoossee's- mascarpone espresso martini, Boathouse- lemon drop & key lime pie martinis

6:23am by NaviHeart

Alla Prima Manhattan - Dahlia Lounge!

6:24am by MacDaisy

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8:10am by ShellKirk

Saving all of these for Christmas trip ! Thx

8:15am by snelvis

SFL thanks!

10:05am by jules_fletch

On this note- anyone got a good recipe to make standard margarita at home?

10:46am by hodg

@hodg, the long-time owner of a local Mexican restaurant says equal parts tequila, triple sec, and sweet & sour mix.

11:12am by snowdiz

^^^ on the rocks- no crushed ice!

11:30am by wdwdoll

@hodg, here is the recipe that I use: 2 ounces of blanco tequila 1 1/2 ounces of orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec) 2 ounces of fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce of agave syrup Mix together in a shaker of ice.

11:34am by TacMed

The Lilly at LaCava

11:48am by Elaine5715

@hodg, I use the same recipe as @Tac but add a splash of orange juice to cut the tartness of the lime.

12:01pm by MOJoe

The one I'd tried is similar but without syrup. Might have to try again tonight!

12:04pm by hodg

What's sweet and sour mix?

12:05pm by hodg

Ok- I googled it

12:06pm by hodg

@MoJoe, I'll need to give that a try!

12:47pm by TacMed

Paper plane at Topo's Peach Shrub at Geo Banana Old Fashioned at Wailulu Whiskey breeze at Tambu (off menu but still available) Summer Solace at Crews Cup (another off menu) Friendly Face at Bourbon Steakhouse if they have everything

2:21pm by youcanfly

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Mayor's Reserve at Hangar Bar

3:26pm by moondance07

Seconding Lavender Fog at Enchanted Rose! Perfect drink. They were so nice and handwrote the recipe for me and now I make them all the time. Also quite good: banana-infused bourbon thingy at The Edison in Disney Springs

5:12pm by mma.bla@gmail.com

Great list of drinks to try! Thanks, all!!

46 min ago by mkdetroit

Polling to see everyone's favorite dairy free snacks.. know I'm going to home of the dole whip but wondering about others. Also wondering if anyone has beer recommendations-light ones that are easy on your stomach. Thanks!

8:36pm on 8/1/26 by kmduke12

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Dd has gotten a really good frozen lemonade slush from Joffrey's, specifically the location near Space Mountain. I hope it's still available! Because of her other allergies she can't eat most snacks.

9:48pm on 8/1/26 by KLuck

@Kluck I think they have that slushy at the Joffrey's stand outside AK too! Def think I had it there before

8:47pm by kmduke12

Cool @km! We'll be at Kidani end of Sept so a quick bus to get a slush lol

9:28pm by KLuck

Is the entrance walking thru Rainforest Cafe open for early entry?

6:24pm on 8/1/26 by lorilcleveland

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We used that entrance yesterday, but not not until mid day.

6:07am by goofygardiner

Look at what they took from us. They've closed (almost) all the loopholes. I want 2015 to come back so I can use change party for my fastpasses while I bump-and-run my Wave ADR.

8:46pm by boardwalkbum

I miss Backside of Magic.

9:20pm by popupcamper

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