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Do I need all the fast passes if crowd is level 4 all week?

8 min ago by juleehunt

Online check-in - what are the pros and cons? I put in a room request through TP, not sure if I should do online check in or wait til I get there. I'm going in 14 days. Thanks for any advice!

12:45pm by mnfc

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I don't know any cons, if you check in in advance they will assign your room ASAP and you can go straight there without stopping at the main lobby with a Magic Band.

12:52pm by Ali Ababwa

The con is if there is any chance your plans change and you need to reschedule entirely or shift dates a little, you are out of luck if you did online check in. Ditto for flight delays that result in arriving a day later. I like to keep my options open.

12:59pm by Jennyhirsch

^^ Do we have actual evidence of this? You can do online check-in before the cancellation date, so you can certainly cancel stays after checking in. I imagine they would allow changes as well.

1:34pm by utang44

Would I have a better chance of my room being ready earlier if I do online?

1:40pm by mnfc

When you do online check in it seems to pick up your location and often my room has been ready early. I spent some time the other day looking at past TP requests and filling out the new room request feedback. I compared my room texts to request.

1:48pm by PrincipalTinker

I had only one room (1 bedroom Savannah, Kidani) that was not one of the rooms listed on my request.

1:49pm by PrincipalTinker

I do think online check-in increases the chances of getting into your room early. We always have until our November trip, but for that trip, they gave us the exact room we had requested, so waiting was fine.

1:58pm by utang44

@utang, yes. A Liner flight was delayed by snow in winter, a few winters ago. They called to say arriving the next morning due to storm. They were told since they had checked in online, nothing they could do.

2:17pm by Jennyhirsch

Welp, that seems dumb! Believe I'd put up a royal stink in that situation. Wondering if changes after online checkin but before checkin day would work differently.

3:31pm by utang44

I've changed resorts after online check in without an issue.

3:33pm by sragne

Thanks everyone for the replies!

3:53pm by mnfc

I always do online check in, and rarely get a room notification before official check in time the last few years. I think it all depends on housekeeping

3:57pm by kcaseybooks

@Jenny, within 5 days the official response, especially from a call center, could be no changes. They were looking for that 1st night to be waived? If they arrived the next morning I would expect that would be a desk conversation?

4:24pm by PrincipalTinker

If you do online check in, they don't care when you actually arrive since they are charging you for that night. If you don't do online check and you don't show up until the next day, you might be canceled.

7:25pm by Elaine5715

@Elaine, they might cancelled the whole stay? I remember something about a man causing a scene in the Poly lobby because they were delayed in travel and they said he no longer had a room.

35 min ago by PrincipalTinker

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I've always used TP room finder and did inline check in. I've always had to wait for a room. I don't think I'll use TP anymore bc I'm not that picky and I'd rather have a room early.

26 min ago by Flutegarden

@Flutegarden, the TP room finder does not stop you from getting an early room. I have often received my room before noon (sometimes before 10am), and I always use the TP room request.

16 min ago by PrincipalTinker

I always use room finder and almost always get the room many hours early. The two things are not connected.

8 min ago by utang44

5 adults going, 2 rooms, 4 nights. If I get DP for room with 3 adults, can we use 5 credits at Chef Mickeys, 5 at Crystal Palace, then 2 for me and DH someplace for a date night? Only planning those three sit downs. Would use the QS/snacks other days

7:01pm by GeauxStitch

Sounds logical but difficult to split up the costs per person afterwards!

9 min ago by Ali Ababwa

I booked a bounceback for December - can I modify this online and keep the discount? I don't see a modify button unless I'm missing it.

18 min ago by DisneyDooleys

Are you looking on a desktop or mobile app? Only shows as modifiable on the desktop for me, and doesn't work consistently (clear your cache!)

15 min ago by Ali Ababwa

There's a modify button, but I've never been able to successfully modify a BB online. Always have to call. You can check for availability and such in the steps before you make a change, though.

9 min ago by utang44

DD22 just submitted her DCP app this morning and has an interview on 4/13. @Phil does your daughter have any words of wisdom about the interview? Or does anyone else? Also, does anyone know when you get a final answer?

3:07pm by BTFP

Awesome good luck to DD!

3:41pm by 58breezy

Tell her to answer questions with a smile on her face. it changes the tone of your voice.

7:28pm by Elaine5715

Good luck to your DD @BTFP!

23 min ago by TacMed

Thank you so much! We are keeping our fingers crossed since the application window closes in just a few days

11 min ago by BTFP

Any Hershey Park goers? And Crayola PA? Booked an impromptu trip with my two DS's for next week! Staying at a Hilton nearby

6:15pm by LaurenInWonderland

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We are about 3 hours away but enjoyed many visits when my kids were little. Also Dutch Wonderland was a favorite for pre-teens!

6:41pm by Ali Ababwa

Hershey has water stations around the park so I actually take my Disney mug on my belt bag. The big coasters are awesome. Wildcat's Revenge (very intense) and Candymonium are my favorites. The Smokehouse has good food but definitely also pack snacks!

7:52pm by vstever

Crayola is not that great. It's not the factory but an Experience- fine for younger kids. How old. I think Turkey Hill Experience is better (and closer to Hershey) - also not the factory but fun experience. Unlimited ice cream and tea!

21 min ago by Flutegarden

For our trip in May/June, we have two rooms at FQ from 5/26 to 6/1. Then we have a reservation for one room in the same room category at FQ for 6/1 to 6/4. I'm going to do a room request for the first portion, both rooms. (Continued)

3:42pm by utang44

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No TA, I find booking and planning too enjoyable to hand it off. Need the distraction right now, too! Believe I will note it on the room request and cross-reference them, then talk to the front desk after arrival.

7:37pm by utang44

@utang,did you look at the new requests? I think you can put it all on one if you want. it might help them keep it connected? Do you think it will be too complicated for the assigners and easier if separate?

39 min ago by PrincipalTinker

@PT, I was thinking to put the two rooms at the first part of the stay together, but to separate the one for the second half. But I need to explore the request form and see what's doable there.

22 min ago by utang44

Looking for guidance on a good place at one of the monorail resorts (with access to electric outlets) to get some daytime work done. A quiet spot would be a bonus, but I really need good access to power. Many thanks in advance.

2:17pm by mtlott

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Hah. I cannot think of anyplace remotely work-friendly at Poly, anyway. CR seems best bc all food and drink breaks are right there, up an escalator, no going outside.

4:25pm by Jennyhirsch

I remember a side hallway near the CG check in that people were napping with phones charging

7:21pm by Elaine5715

@WorldTraveler ... Thank you.

47 min ago by mtlott

It's time for another Shenkel list! DH and I were there 3/22-28 and here are the things we did that were "firsts" this time. 1)staying at Saratoga Springs, which was lovely. We were in the Congress Park section, so we walked to DS several times.

4:43pm by MicheleandtheBeast

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2)We ate at Artist's Palette QS, which was okay, but there are more options at moderate & value resorts. We only ate there once on our arrival day. 3)When I saw the Villains show at HS, Hook won! Cruella has won every time I've seen it so far.

4:48pm by MicheleandtheBeast

4)We got pics with Jiminy Cricket at HS in front of MMRR. He is DH's fave character, so that was special. 5)We finally rode Rise and it was very cool. I'm not a huge Star Wars fan, but it is still an amazing experience.

4:51pm by MicheleandtheBeast

6)Chip 'n Dale's Cafe at SSR was a nice alternative to the other QS. I had a yummy grilled cheese sandwich there and it was nice weather to sit outside. It was also fun to watch all of the golfers come and go.

4:53pm by MicheleandtheBeast

7)Rain Forest Cafe at DS. This was a request from DH, since he thinks it looks "cool" every time we go to DS. Now he has it out of his system! The food was just okay, but we had to wait a long time between our seating and getting our food.

4:57pm by MicheleandtheBeast

8)We had the dip trio at the Yacht Grub booth and it was really tasty! We just didn't have the time to get it last year. 9)I got the orange cinnamon roll at Kringla Bakery, which I had seen a lot on social media. It was good, but not amazing.

4:59pm by MicheleandtheBeast

10)Dinner at The Turf Club was wonderful! We had the steak & fried chicken out on the patio. It was a great atmosphere with a delightful server. 11)I finally caught the Winged Encounters show at AK and it was beautiful! The bird handlers are amazing!

5:02pm by MicheleandtheBeast

12)I saw Jeff Vahle at AK when I exited Gorilla Falls Trail by Zuri's! He had a small entourage and I recognized him and glanced at the name tag. I just paused to let them walk through and said hello. I should've said War Eagle since he went to Auburn.

5:05pm by MicheleandtheBeast

13)I saw the new Zootopia show in AK. It was just okay. I had a hard time hearing some of the dialogue and the story line was just alright. I liked ITTBAB much better!

5:06pm by MicheleandtheBeast

14) I caught the Eco-Rhythmics show in AK by Nemo. I thought it was the Jammitors at first, & stopped to catch the end. I love live entertainment in the parks, so this was a nice new one to me. I miss the Trolley Show and Citizens of Hollywood a lot.

5:09pm by MicheleandtheBeast

15) We had a last minute lunch in DS at B.B. Wolf, which was fine if you like hotdogs! The weather wasn't too hot and we found a table nearby. 16) Finally timed it right for hot cookie hour 2-3 at Gideon's! Yum! DH & I split it with ice cream!

5:11pm by MicheleandtheBeast

17) We finally made it to Summer Place Cookie Bar. I love Gideon's cookies & bring back many to freeze, but these were also good. We tried original chocolate chip and pecan pie. 18) Erin McKenna's Bakery was next to get cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

5:14pm by MicheleandtheBeast

19) Wailulu Bar & Grill lunch was outstanding! We joined the walk-up list while getting on the monorail at MK and our table was ready as we arrived at Poly. The burger was divine! And the chicken sliders were good too. Very chill, beautiful atmosphere!

5:16pm by MicheleandtheBeast

We go 2-3 times a year, and I'm always surprised at how many new things we find to experience each time! I already have my list going for next time!

5:17pm by MicheleandtheBeast

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Great list, thank you!

5:49pm by mnfc

Sounds like a great trip!

7:26pm by evamarie320

Great list!

49 min ago by cdlla

Looking like our trip tomorrow (thru Thursday) is gonna have an awful lot of rain. Favorite park(s) for a 3 day trip with potential downpours and t-storms?

4:06pm by PaulAndCarrie

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One warning: my family was in Batuu during a storm 2 weeks ago while I was hiding in the Toy Story restroom. There was so much flooding in Batuu they couldn't get to me! Over the ankles. Had to climb thru landscaped areas.

7:58pm by snowdiz

Do not...I repeat, do not...go to France when it's raining at Epcot. You might drown.

54 min ago by utang44

...in champagne.

52 min ago by Fatty McButterpants

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