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Does the Swan ever allow rollaway beds in their standard rooms? My adult kids want their own beds

8:13pm on 4/12/26 by DisneyDooleys

I don't think they have them but I am only basing that on my searches that tell me I can't put my family of five in a room at Swan. It's a bummer because Swan has queen beds and Dolphin they are double beds which are too small for us with three tall DS.

1:01pm by katienowaity

Bonvoy app usually says if rollaways allowed.

1:51pm by Flutegarden

Bonvoy app says no rollaway beds permitted in their standard rooms; however, it says a rollaway bed is allowed in their alcove room category (those rooms have 1 king bed and sofa bed) for an additional $35/night

< 1 min ago by JoeyPotter98

Len just posted that the room request capability is going away on 4/19. The room finder remains, but they won't send requests.

3:49pm by utang44

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https://touringplans.com/blog/wdw-room-request-feature-last-day-is-april-19-2026/

3:50pm by utang44

Anybody know where there's a room request feature in MDE?

3:50pm by utang44

I was just coming here to see what everyone knew about this. Iv never used mde for a room request. How specific does it let you get? I hope more specific than just basic stuff. I've gotten some great rooms with the old tool so j hope that is still possibl

3:52pm by ChipnDoleWhip

Hate that I wasted so much time the other day creating a room request that now won't be sent.

3:52pm by utang44

Well hell. That's a downer. There are no specifics on MDE to choose from. Guess I'll see if DVC MS can add anything out there.

3:55pm by cdlla

You call reservations to note a request (or your TA can). But I agree the MDE options are pretty lacking vs the TP ones!

4:07pm by TumbleMonkeys

That's wildly annoying. I would not feel comfortable sharing some of the background info I include at times over the phone with a CM. Yuck.

4:10pm by utang44

I have had a decent rate of success when calling in requests. But, yes, this is a bummer for those who would rather not call.

4:16pm by rickelwoman

I am trying to post a direct link https://forum.touringplans.com/t/please-post-your-room-request-results/58625/1385?u=principaltinker Len said his "understanding is that there'll be no way outside of MDE to make room requests going forward -

4:17pm by PrincipalTinker

- no emails, no calling the resort, etc."

4:18pm by PrincipalTinker

That's a pile of crap on Disney's part. Make an appropriate system for actual room requests on your website then. And yes, I recognize this has made me irrationally irritated.

4:20pm by utang44

I see a lot of people going to the front desk to change rooms when they check in.

4:21pm by Dell795

Oh no!!! Not good news. This was the easiest way to link our reservations when we rent DVC points

4:22pm by momtwofour

It will be very interesting if they stop DVC requests through MS.

57 min ago by PrincipalTinker

I would think they would need to. Hardly seems fair to allow specific requests for some and not others.

51 min ago by utang44

Oh no! Thats so frustrating. I'll have to go note the room request I put in for our September trip and see if I can make the request through DVC.

51 min ago by RememberWhen

I agree with @Dell!

49 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

^^ Yes, because if I pay for their new Preferred location, I'm not taking a room facing the parking lot instead of into the resort.

45 min ago by utang44

Interesting that I just saw a tik tok from a Disney travel planner that said they are now using AI to assign rooms. I thought whatever but now I am wondering if that is true

45 min ago by momtwofour

If you go over to the forum Len did say they moved to a new AI-based system last year.

29 min ago by PrincipalTinker

This is massively annoying. I have always gotten great rooms I see a lot of complaints about this in my future.

15 min ago by VikeQueen

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And the fact that they have switched to AI. I am fuming.

14 min ago by VikeQueen

I actually think it is fair that DVC still gets to make request. We paid a lot for that membership. They keep stripping all the perks. The least they can do is let me request a room.

10 min ago by VikeQueen

What a bummer! For renting dvc points, has anyone used the rental company to place a room request through the owner? (We're renting through Davids in December)

2 min ago by 56arlene

I'm an early riser but want to stay for a full day in MK, open to close. How do you people do it, and how many days of your trip are like this?!

9:14am by X the Owl

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I travelled like that when it was just DH and I in our mid 20s. But I don't travel that way anymore. So I guess my suggestion is youth or energy drinks lol.

9:17am by evamarie320

We have never stayed a full day from open to close! We are there early for rope drop, take a break starting around 1 or 2, then return to a park between 4 and 6, depending on where we eat dinner.

9:31am by KLuck

That sounds exhausting to me. Not a happy second half of the day for DD!

9:43am by Ali Ababwa

We only do this when our adult children and now DGD are with us and even then it might only be 1 day out of a 4/5 day trip. We love breaks, especially when we have a resort with activities planned

9:44am by youcanfly

Agree that we can only do this 1 out of 5ish days. It's a long, but exhilarating day. We definitely plan a long sit down meal mid day, and lots of bench time with ice creams and/or coffee.

12:12pm by RememberWhen

We did this four park days in a row in January because DH does not like the logistics of getting back to SOG for a midday break. It was exhausting and it made it harder to enjoy my time as the days wound down. We would sit for at least an hour at lunch to

12:24pm by katienowaity

Take a break that way but it was still tiring. I think that was DH last trip. If I go back with my boys we will not do it that way.

12:25pm by katienowaity

We go hard for 10 days. More of an adventure mindset than a relaxing vacay

12:27pm by cobia

We've done this before and it is a LONG day. We make stops at napping places like COP, Phil, CBJ, HoP every 3 hours or so.

12:29pm by trishr.

I don't know how or why people do that! Sounds exhausting and not enjoyable.

1:52pm by Flutegarden

We recently did park opening to 11pm with our teens over spring break. Weather was perfect (definitely a factor, I think) and we just went slow with long breaks. For example, sat for an hour under Tomorrowland Terrace taking in the ambiance

2:26pm by disneymama3

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We had a scheduled rest/pool day the next day. We probably couldn't go 15 hours with an early park day following. But the teens were happy and honestly could have kept going (DH and I were tired but a happy, full day of memories made!)

2:30pm by disneymama3

I have a free one-day hopper (from a MVMCP rain out) and I'm planning to tackle a 14-hour day that day to maximize it! Plan is early to bed the night before, push through with several QS breaks and sleeping in the next day. I wouldn't do it back to back!

3:12pm by daisylover78

We have always scheduled a 2-3 hour break in the afternoon. You come back refreshed and ready to go to closing

18 min ago by goofygrandpa

Any reviews/thoughts on Beak and Barrel? Atmosphere seems cool but not sure sure about the menu for my kiddos.

11:50am by CVC

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We aren't fans. The check-in was time-consuming, the service manic and on a stopwatch timer, and DD didn't like the nonalcoholic drink. If I want to see talking birds, Tiki Room is preferable.

37 min ago by Ali Ababwa

We were also at a long table in the main room and really enjoyed the snacks and atmosphere. I liked the Treasure Trove non-alcoholic drink.

28 min ago by snowdiz

There are only 2 non alcoholic drinks. My kids thought they were just ok. The food was fine but nothing spectacular . Depending on the size of your group, you will likely be seated with strangers, if that is an issue for you.

22 min ago by kcaseybooks

qs plan with kids (16 eats like 7 year old) got it free with stay. Trying to budget how much to plan on bringing with us. No table service. 6 nights 2 adults 2 16 year olds.would love other people's thoughts. No using credit cards on vaca.

2:45pm by Crazycatlady3

Since most food covered and we aren't big souvenirs family would 1000 cash be enough?

2:46pm by Crazycatlady3

I haven't had that much cash on my person in 35 years. Why?

49 min ago by Ali Ababwa

I wouldn't think you need that much. Sounds like maybe you'll only buy a few more quick service meals, maybe a few extra snacks? Anything else? There are some kiosks and snack stands that do not take cash. I would bring gift cards instead.

26 min ago by rickelwoman

Hi Liners! 27 days till our May trip, can't wait to go with my almost 1 year old DD, my DH, DN and DM. I'm trying to decide what day we should go to MK, would you go on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday given the choice?

37 min ago by Hoosiermermaid27

Not going that Wednesday because they close at 5:30pm for a private event.

36 min ago by Hoosiermermaid27

I do my LLMP selection tomorrow at 6am CST. I'm off property and have 2 one day tix from my DCP girl so I have to wake up 2 separate days. Is it really going to make difference getting them at exactly 6am since I'm the last possible option to get them?

11:43am by penguinmom98

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@Eva, Thanks (again) for sharing that link. I know I've saved it from you before, but couldn't find it today.

12:41pm by BestGiGiEver

Woah! Is that accurate? I had no idea that data table existed!

4:08pm by penguinmom98

It's not real time, live data but it's fairly close to accurate. I like to check it the night before LL day.

40 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

Whoops! Maxed out another thread. New DVC Rental Thread starting March 26th. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated *~ SPARKLY NEW ~* DVC Rental search engine here: http://dvcseer.com/dvc-search

9:06am on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

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GF is still out there, but if there aren't multiple requests and at least 7 Liners driving directly to the rental site's HQ right now, I'd be surprised. ;)

4:14pm by JJT (staff)

If you are OK with booking a rental 11 months out, this is actually a great BW price for March. FWIW: Most of the 5-night or longer listings appear right now at 11 months out - with another smattering possible about 50-75 days out...

4:20pm by JJT (staff)

5-night BW Studio 03/01 for $411/night or 19% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OvZhYAK

4:21pm by JJT (staff)

I've been away for awhile. Booked a last min trip for next month. I do not see Soarin on the list when setting up my plan. Am I missing it or is it closed?

3:14pm by Minnie55

Closing briefly to change to Soarin Over America

3:24pm by ls2000

That may not be the official name, but that is the idea

3:25pm by ls2000

Supposed to re-open around May 27 or 28. Which is a bummer because we're there May 15-26

3:34pm by cobia

DVC members - DVC fan has new forums that I think could be helpful for dvc questions. (And I hope im not breaking a rule by mentioning that here if so I'm sorry and I hope this can be deleted)

12:36pm by VikeQueen

Am very excited for this!

12:53pm by KLuck

Me too (but I'll still be here too!)

12:56pm by VikeQueen

Thank you- I hadn't heard about that.

1:00pm by Rjcsmom

Thanks! I'll check it out. Love my DVC

2:57pm by cobia

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