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Where does the first Starlight parade start at MK? I heard the second starts by Frontierland.

2:08pm by snowdiz

That's where I sat a couple weeks ago @disneymama - great spot!

6:36pm by njhyndman

We watched from a bench in front of LTT for the 1st parade, arrived 8:15. Great spot. Now seated on a bench by the stockade in Liberty Square for HEA. (Yes, we are old and seek benches)

9:27pm by snowdiz

Maybe they should become unofficial Liner benches!

22 min ago by disneymama3

Anyone use https://www.usaaperks.com for tickets. Thinking of getting wp tix through them. No issues redeeming?

7:59pm on 3/29/26 by Flutegarden

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I do not recall ever having heard them mentioned, but if they are selling Disney tickets I'd be surprised if there there were issues using them. Be sure to do all the math to compare prices, quite a few "discount" sites end up being very little savings...

8:11pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

..because they add fees in the last step of the card. (Tickets at Work and sites that use them as their engine, like Sam's Travel and Govx.) I'd make sure USAA isn't doing that too. Good luck! :)

8:12pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

Good catch on fees - still looks like I save $30 on 4 people and get $20 in dining dollars. Not family with this - can I can convert to a gift card?

9:14pm on 3/29/26 by Flutegarden

I've never looked into how dining dollars work, and it has always been unclear to me where they can be used, sorry.

9:55am on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

I do dimly recall some people were using credits to buy GCs on the diningdollars website? Maybe someone with experience will jump in here...

9:56am on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

Hey @flute- I've used the Disney Dining Dollars before, and you can buy a Disney GC with them if you have enough. They're not equal to actual dollars- think of them more like a percentage off, where 20 DD would be 20% off a GC. So not amazing savings...

4:39am by JERancher

...but still something!

4:40am by JERancher

Thanks! I see you can use them for gc discounts at chain restaurants too so might go that route. Anything 3rd party makes me nervous.

4:59am by Flutegarden

Totally understandable! I wasn't sure about them either until some came with an Undercover Tourist ticket I purchased not too long- and they work well. Good luck!

6:47am by JERancher

@JERancher!! How the heck are you? Welcome back.

8:36am by evamarie320

I was thinking the same @JE ! Planning a trip?!

10:03am by Magicalday2011

Aww, hey y'all! It's good to be here. I've been more of a lurker in the past year-- just what I needed to do for my own well-being in this space. But I pop in in the months leading up to trips (went last July, this past Feb, and...

10:22am by JERancher

... now will be down there again with DS13 in two weeks. Generally, things are good! Still ministering/teaching/hoping for love to always carry the day. In the past year, I've gotten a doctorate, we bought our first home, and I've received a grant to do..

10:25am by JERancher

...some amazing traveling to S Am and Antarctica later this year (one of these will be a NatGeo trip, so keeping it in the Disney family). Less time at WDW for our family, but it's opened wonderful doors for some cool travel, including a DL/National...

10:26am by JERancher

...Parks trip this June. So, that's us. Hope you all are well too! (And sorry to hijack your post, @Flute!)

10:27am by JERancher

Great to see you @JER :)

11:13am by cdlla

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@JERancher! So great to "see" you! Congrats on the doctorate and your grants! That sounds amazing!

12:10pm by PrincipalTinker

Hey, @JER! Congrats. That all sounds so fun! :) I've gone back for a mid-life masters and am loving it. Thinking about a doctorate, as well. Amen to love ruling the day!

1:07pm by yetisafari

Thanks to all of you for the kind words! It's great to see your names again. @yeti- kudos to you on that! Going back later on was a whole different ball game for me- glad you're enjoying it!

26 min ago by JERancher

I know this isn't the exact right place to ask this, but my daughter is currently at DLR for 1 day visit (her 1st). She has LLMP. Anyone with recent exp re 119 min grace period? I realize it's not official/guaranteed. Anyone have trouble recently?

3:07pm by carrl

I don't have recent experience with the grace period, but I've found it's often easy to modify (don't cancel! Only modify!) a particular LL for a later hour. I believe the 2-hr clock for when you can book the next LL doesn't reset if you modify.

3:33pm by ferbtones

But I think that would only work with an unexpired LL.

3:34pm by ferbtones

DLR does not have the 119 min grace period last I checked.

6:34pm by njhyndman

@nj's understanding is mine too. I don't think DL has a grace period beyond the 15 minutes.

28 min ago by JERancher

On Spaceship Earth, why did they get rid of the part where Judi says the thing about cave drawings?

9:56am by DisneyDooleys

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The on-ride software is horrifically 1990s vintage glitchy.

4:57pm by Ali Ababwa

The really, really bad photoshops are the best

9:40pm by moondance07

Agree with @moondance! That's our favorite part! Sadly, the pics weren't working last week when we were on. I hope they fix it all and keep the silly photoshops!

42 min ago by missWishes

HS tomorrow. Besides rides what would you do there? Snacks drinks? We will do all of Toy Story and ToT anything else is bonus we went once and did Star Wars MRRR and some shows. But what food and snacks am I missing. Anything new or improved ? Thanks!

44 min ago by wvdisneyrn

I've mostly switched to Delta from SW for travel this year. I just joined Delta business traveler program (says it's new?). 500 pts for joining and several decent partner offers. Anyone else have experience with this?

12:58pm by yetisafari

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Got the delta cc and they retroactively gave me cc perks like free baggage on flights I had already booked. I promise I don't work for delta. LOL I've just been pleasantly surprised. But I'm still pulling for SW to bounce back to what we loved.

1:03pm by yetisafari

I switched to Delta from SW a few years ago. Got the cc and have flown free several times. But I haven't heard of the small business feature. I am self employed so I'd prob qualify...so can't comment on that. But I do find Delta to be much more transparen

4:46pm by evamarie320

Thanks, @eva

10:37pm by yetisafari

Where to watch nighttime parade without having to sit down an hour prior?

7:29pm by royjoyahoy

Second parade, Frontierland or Liberty Square

10:25pm by njhyndman

"What's cookin'?" Spaghetti with meatballs and hot sausage topped with fresh Parmesan. Salad on the side. DW's delicious chocolate chip cookies for dessert. What will you be noshing on tonight?

4:47pm by TacMed

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Brick oven margherita and sausage pizzas, plus some lemon shandys -- first ones of the season.

7:52pm by gmcc

We ate at GFC before heading to MK.

9:19pm by snowdiz

Huli huli beef kabobs and rice.

10:23pm by njhyndman

Has anyone had experience with Disney College Program? DD22 is graduating and considering it.

9:07pm by BTFP

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Thank you soooo much!

9:29pm by BTFP

My DS did in 2017. He loved the experience.

10:19pm by youcanfly

And @Phil's daughter Emma is finishing her second DCP stint right now. I'm sure the Magic Family has lots of info.

10:21pm by njhyndman

Debating must do meals I need to do before my kid turns 10 (and becomes a Disney food adult). We've done several character and TS meals before, but not all. Haven't done Hoop, Park Fare, Cape May BB, Chef Mickey, Ohana...etc

4:22pm by Lindsey740

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1900 Park Fare breakfast is delicious!

6:50pm by utang44

Loved 1900 dinner

9:09pm by BTFP

Thank you, everyone!!

10:14pm by Lindsey740

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