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On our way to the runDisney Expo. Hopefully the crowds aren't so bad today. I need to get a visor since its looks like rain in the morning for the 10k! I have ponchos & even shoe ponchos for the corrals. Today is just expo, checking into SSR & maybe DS.

5 min ago by Kimluvsdisney

Early dinner at Turf Club & then to bed! Tomorrow is MK after 10k. We have Beak & Barrel (only 1 drink for me) & then really early dinner at Skippers so I can get a good night sleep before the 1/2!

2 min ago by Kimluvsdisney

@kim, does your DH run too?

< 1 min ago by popupcamper

My party of 4 has first MK LL for 9:00. Traveling w/ party of 6 who got 9:45. Really want to ride around 9 for optimum plan. Early times gone now. Best way to get theirs "fixed"? Can I try via Chat ahead of time? Or at GS the day before?

7:44am by pkitt

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And I've found guest services to be a zillion times more helpful than blue umbrellas. So much so I won't try a blue umbrella again.

18 min ago by popupcamper

Unpopular opinion: If they would ban pin trading at blue umbrellas that would save everyone time when they need something urgent.

10 min ago by Ali Ababwa

I've actually never had a wait at an umbrella but they've been more jerky than helpful IME.

4 min ago by popupcamper

"What's cookin'?" Easing back into real meals; homemade chicken noodle soup that we previously made. Possibly some good bread too. Share your Thursday dinner plans!

4:58pm on 2/26/26 by TacMed

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A good bowl of chili followed by a piece of PB pie.

8:25pm on 2/26/26 by utang44

Flat iron steak and baked potato

11:15pm on 2/26/26 by njhyndman

For anyone curious about the live action shorts: most available on YouTube. Highly recommend Jane Austen's Period Drama for laughs and A Friend of Dorothy for tears.

14 min ago by evamarie320

Is it really not very crowded right now? I am nervous about the marathon crowds this Sunday

12:48am by sdd1841

I think it's just half marathon so disruptions won't be nearly as big or last as long. In fact evenings are nice because runners go home early to get up in the middle of the night for race busses.

17 min ago by evamarie320

Another AttractionTickets.com sale = 25% off using code SUNNY. For those new to that UK ticket site: they sell 14-day tickets and you can buy in US and Canada now. The 14-day tix include water parks & more, memory maker. I think they might give you...

1:33pm on 2/11/26 by JJT (staff)

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..a foot massage too, idk. Incredible deal: looking at a random July date: that 14-day price is roughly equivalent to a 3-day PH Plus Disney direct ticket or a 5-day convention ticket.

1:35pm on 2/11/26 by JJT (staff)

I have a complete rundown of using that site in my con tix forum thread: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/convention-tickets-tip-now-also-discussing-uk-attraction-tickets/46005/1362

1:35pm on 2/11/26 by JJT (staff)

I ran a comparison price analysis last here in the same thread: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/convention-tickets-tip-now-also-discussing-uk-attraction-tickets/46005/1365

1:36pm on 2/11/26 by JJT (staff)

Am I remembering right @JJT that it gives you a chance to book LLs early too?

1:53pm on 2/11/26 by popupcamper

Yes, the ticket is good for 18 days so you can make the start date significantly before your trip.

1:55pm on 2/11/26 by melcort10

Yep, What @melcort said!

1:57pm on 2/11/26 by JJT (staff)

Point of order: The sale is actually "UP TO 25%" off, so some days will be less. Report on forum that a mid-June day was only 15% off. Still a great deal, probably, but lesson: Always Do the Math. :)

2:22pm on 2/11/26 by JJT (staff)

Great info thanks!

2:51pm on 2/11/26 by imadisneymom

Just checked them for our September trip and it's coming up about $50 cheaper per person than an 8 day PH via convention tix but that'll leave me with a chunk of gift cards. Guess that could cover our DVC dues next year.

3:13pm on 2/11/26 by HalfBludPrincess

Saving

8:39pm on 2/11/26 by shockbl

Remember it includes Memory Maker when you calculate savings. That's $150.

6:05am on 2/12/26 by melcort10

Just looking and wanting to make sure I understand, are these PH tickets are just the 1 park per day ? What is (flex plus) that is mentioned.

6:20am on 2/12/26 by youcanfly

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SFL

7:03am on 2/12/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

@youcan They are equivalent to PH Plus. The site's flex plus costs about $30 and makes the tix fully refundable up to trip. My link above has a rundown of all the details.

7:09am on 2/12/26 by JJT (staff)

FWIW: Received reminder email from AttractionTix & checked again for fun: For whatever reason, price of same random JUL start date 14-day ticket I chose last time is a few ? less today. Today's exchange rate made it about $15 cheaper than my last look.

19 min ago by JJT (staff)

My plan for our September trip was a 4/4 split stay in a 2BR Savanna at Kidani and 2BR TPV at Poly but when it was time to book, only the last 3 nights were available at Poly. Now I'm wondering if I should save a few points and do a 5/3 split or waitlist

2:17pm on 2/26/26 by HalfBludPrincess

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And hope Poly opens up for that one night.

2:17pm on 2/26/26 by HalfBludPrincess

Also, if I waitlist, do I need to borrow the points upfront or will the system borrow the points if it comes up? In which case, I might be better off cancelling my Kidani booking for now since availability there seems pretty open in a 2BR usually?

2:20pm on 2/26/26 by HalfBludPrincess

The system can borrow points but you need to choose that option as part of the wait-list. You could also book that single night separately at AKL and have it replace just that one night. If it never comes through you can link the AKL reservations later.

2:28pm on 2/26/26 by melcort10

The 5/3 sounds great, you will have plenty of time at Poly to get all the feel of being there and having the MK access plus as you mentioned, save a little points. That just means more for a future trip!

4:18pm on 2/26/26 by youcanfly

I agree with@youcan. I'd rather have the sure thing, plus save points. Two nights might be too short for a split stay but 3 will be ok. The 5/3 sounds lovely. You might actually be glad to have one more night on the savanna!

4:56pm on 2/26/26 by aliceinwonderla

I do think booking the 5th night at Kidani as a standalone reservation and waitlisting Poly is probably the smart move.

10:07pm on 2/26/26 by HalfBludPrincess

Yes! Either way you are covered for your stay. And either the 5/3 or the 4/4 will be a wonderful trip.

10:27pm on 2/26/26 by aliceinwonderla

That's to much moving for me

5:02am by WorldTraveler34

For just me & DH split stays are fine. With 3 littles I'd prob want maximum of one move.

6:46am by hodg

With 3 children, they may appreciate being in AKL for 5 days. You may appreciate the cost savings while getting 8 amazing days:)

6:57am by IMarriedMyEllie

I think it'll just be 1 move no matter what as Member Services can link the 1-night reservation to the corresponding longer reservation. I plan on packing like they're 2 separate trips with 1 big suitcase for each resort so hopefully shouldn't be too bad.

8:06am by HalfBludPrincess

@halfblud, it'll be great regardless. I love how you bring us in on your planning. I think I'd also waitlist the one day. Five nights in one room is a long time, that's why I love split stays.

8:25am by popupcamper

Pack a foldable duffle or something to just toss stuff in during the split. We have used our stroller bag too. Then you don't have to completely efficiently pack up. It may not make sense to do 2 sets of clothes because you will have laundry.

8:52am by melcort10

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We are not a laundry on vacation kind of family lol I'd rather pack more and do it all when we get home.

9:19am by HalfBludPrincess

Oh @halfblud, DVC will change that I suspect. Throw a load in when you leave for the parks, move it to the dryer when you get back. I almost always book at least 1 BR now just to have laundry. It's glorious.

9:26am by popupcamper

I'm with you @halfblud. I don't cook or do laundry on vacation. I Make an exception for breakfast because I'm cheap and gluten free so oatmeal in the room is easy and free.

23 min ago by evamarie320

LINER BRUNCH! April 17 at 10 am at Olivia's at Old Key West. We currently have reservations for 18.

4:13pm on 2/17/26 by popupcamper

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@world, I'd love to meet you in real life. Hope you can come!

59 min ago by popupcamper

Cruise is 4.17 - I'm really trying to take two of these spots. Lol!

48 min ago by popupcamper

I'm taking two spots, so there's two openings for the fireworks cruise.

24 min ago by popupcamper

We are finally branching out and going to Universal this year (I dread not doing Disney though). We need 1 night at a nearby hotel before our check-in at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Just something clean to sleep at for 1 night. Any suggestions?

10:09am on 2/26/26 by Peter Pannie13

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Aventura and Cabana Bay are very close to RPR. Those are the first two I would check, after @hodg's suggestion on your Uni thread. I am still curious of one seasonal or power pass would also work to save more money.

7:04pm on 2/26/26 by PrincipalTinker

I stayed at Adventura for HHH. It's pretty - great views.

1:17am by moondance07

The Wizarding areas are the most immersive experiences in US theme parks, IMO. Recommend re-watching as much of the HP films as you can before arriving!

24 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Morning 5k runners- have a great time today!

2:41am by hodg

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Great job @ Molly!!

29 min ago by Kimluvsdisney

@popup I saw videos & Carissa is there.

29 min ago by Kimluvsdisney

Congratulations runners! You are entitled to wear the medal in the parks for the next 72 hours, btw.

27 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Glitch in the Matrix! I got on my MDE app this morning. Checking into Wilderness Lodge in 14 days. Saw where I could "purchase LLMP". So I clicked. Let me purchase AK for my second day. And no others! Has this happened to anyone else?

12:33pm on 2/22/26 by StylistSarah

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I had ADRs open at midnight for me once - weird things happen! Agree just make sure to hang on to your documentation.

4:16pm on 2/22/26 by njhyndman

What date does your ticket start?

7:02pm on 2/22/26 by melcort10

March 8!

9:29am by StylistSarah

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