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Staying offsite our first night so that we get full use of our BB day. Have a rez at Wingate near airport and could take Mears to Sports in morning. Also have a rez at Wyndham Garden which we could take Mears to then uber to Sports in the morning

8:01pm on 6/28/26 by tlrg4488

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They have never been to a "waterpark" before so I'm so excited. Im happy to hear your littles had fun! Do you have any tips for taking them? Do they need water shoes? I heard the ground can get real hot. Or tips on where to try to get a spot for the day?

9:18pm on 6/28/26 by tlrg4488

You need water shoes because the ground gets very hot. You hold them to your chest when on body water slides. If they haven't done big water slides before, they need to be decent swimmers.

50 min ago by Elaine5715

When you hit the water, you go deep under water. Walking to the edge to get out, gives you time to pull the wedgies out of your butt

48 min ago by Elaine5715

Citricos or yachtsman's steakhouse for a dinner? We're doing a split stay with GF and YC and DD11 loves steak. Any other suggestions are also welcomed.

9:09pm on 6/28/26 by WildernessPixie

Best steaks on property I've had were at Cali Grill and Jiko. But of the steakhouses, Bourbon Street and Steakhouse 71 get a lot of love around here.

9:31pm on 6/28/26 by evamarie320

Bourbon Steak's mashed potatoes are pure heaven

10:51pm on 6/28/26 by Elaine5715

Thank you! Those are both close to the resorts we'll be staying at.

10:57pm on 6/28/26 by WildernessPixie

My favorite steak is the filet at Topolinos. The ribeye at Flying Fish is also excellent.

58 min ago by snowdiz

Looking for Disneyland tips for a solo traveler. Anyone able to bump a thread for me? I know I have seen this discussed. Attending a conference in Anaheim and so excited to spend a day in Walt's original park :)

8:56am on 6/27/26 by carolbahn

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Let me know your must do's. Thank you!

8:56am on 6/27/26 by carolbahn

Have you seen the DLR app & chat? But slower than here but they're all helpful. Tho lots here know DLR well too

1:06pm on 6/27/26 by hodg

I will check it out, thank you!

7:34pm on 6/27/26 by carolbahn

I did a couple solo DL trips in conjunction with conferences. A day in DL (Nov) & a PH day DCA to DL (Sep). You can get so much done on a solo trip, even if you have to duck out for several hours for your conference like I did. LOL

7:45pm on 6/27/26 by DestinyCalled

The DL Liner chat isn't nearly as active. The plans are helpful though. Whats your general plan?

7:47pm on 6/27/26 by DestinyCalled

If you only have 1 day, I'd prioritize the rides that are only at DL or rides that are different like Pirates. Tiki room queue area is different so check it out even if you don't want to see Tiki.

7:48pm on 6/27/26 by el_1102

I'd agree with @el. If you RD, you can hit most of FL in an hour or so. The SR lines are usually good but not guaranteed to be faster. I forget just HOW good Indy is & how much BETTER Pirates & IaSM are @ DL.

8:12pm on 6/27/26 by DestinyCalled

Thank you for your replies!

8:57am on 6/28/26 by carolbahn

TMRR is much better

9:26am on 6/28/26 by JackOfAll

Hijack for Any safe solo hotel suggestions?

12:00pm on 6/28/26 by Magicalday2011

I wouldn't go too far in to Anaheim for a hotel. If not staying on property then I would stay at the many good neighbor hotels across the street from the parks.

12:16pm on 6/28/26 by njhyndman

Thanks helpful. Will try for on property first choice

12:20pm on 6/28/26 by Magicalday2011

Sfl

12:21pm on 6/28/26 by kleinmsu

If money's no issue, staying on-property is pretty cool in DL. Exiting your hotel (esp GC) and walking right in to park is awesome. But even the local hotels on Katella or Harbor are a shorter walk than anything @ WDW aside from CR, BW or YC/BC

1:50pm on 6/28/26 by DestinyCalled

DH and DS just stayed at Grand Legacy at the Park. Really close walk to Disneyland.

1:56pm on 6/28/26 by JenniferB1975

We also stayed at Grand Legacy. Not a Disney resort. But we loved the location.

4:10pm on 6/28/26 by charissemp

Grand Legacy is a great location. I'd call it more of a motel, but clean and convenient.

5:16pm on 6/28/26 by njhyndman

I just bumped a thread for you.

6:20pm on 6/28/26 by T07

I used to love the Anna Bella hotel on Katelyn but it closed last year to be rebuilt.

6:45pm on 6/28/26 by cobia

Katela Blvd.

6:46pm on 6/28/26 by cobia

I stay at grand legacy solo when I go.

6:52pm on 6/28/26 by matterhorn55

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These are great tips! I'll be visiting in Sept. Conference wraps up on Sunday. Planning to check into nearby hotel, explore Downtown Disney, and do a full park day that Monday. Would you recommend a 2 park ticket? Would Oggie Boggie affect hrs?

9:23pm on 6/28/26 by carolbahn

Ohhhh just saw that I could do Oogie Boogie that Sunday and a park day Monday. Very tempting! The rest of my family is going to be sooooo jealous

9:36pm on 6/28/26 by carolbahn

If you get to OBB at 3pm that Sunday, you can get a lot done in DCA. You can get a lot done at DL the next day if you rope drop and use LL. I get PH for DL and DCA since they are next to each other. I went solo in Jan. For race weekend and loved it.

11:15pm on 6/28/26 by WildernessPixie

"What's cookin'?" It's a Sunday family dinner evening! We are making soft and hard tacos, shredded chicken and shrimp for our proteins. Black and refried beans, regular and spicy pico de gallo, a spicy slaw, queso, guacamole, tortilla chips too.

6:00pm on 6/28/26 by TacMed

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We are at Gouldings Lodge in Monument Valley Had a Navajo Taco - so good!

10:35pm on 6/28/26 by njhyndman

Mellow Mushroom on our beach trip.

10:44pm on 6/28/26 by TumbleMonkeys

DS made greek chicken gyros with homemade tzatziki. My birthday chocolates for dessert. He also has pulled pork in crockpot to get ahead of the hot weather coming

11:05pm on 6/28/26 by Magicalday2011

After 30 trips to WDW, we will be going to Disneyland for the first time. What are some unique or don't miss things to see and do there?

2:39pm on 4/19/26 by anneofcreek

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We went in February for the first time and thought Space Mountain was way better! Also really enjoyed lunch at Lamplight Lounge

3:55pm on 4/19/26 by RigbyC

Haven't been to DLR in years, but a special memory was having a mint julep with my DH in New Orleans square

3:56pm on 4/19/26 by disneymama3

DL is special. You can tell it's older. Pirates is so cool. Not sure when you are going, but they have great tours. They just do them so well out there. My favorite I've done was a Christmas tour. I like walking through downtown disney to parks.

4:11pm on 4/19/26 by momma4fun

I'm glad to hear the tours are special. We leave in three weeks for our Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland. There are several tours on the schedule, including Walt's apartment and meeting with an Imagineer. Free time too.

4:35pm on 4/19/26 by anneofcreek

I hope you have an amazing trip! Ride all the rides! Pirates is awesome and there are many Fantasyland rides that are not at WDW. Are you planning to go to California Adventure? Radiator Springs Racers is one of my all time favorites!

4:48pm on 4/19/26 by T07

Please report back on your trip!

5:17pm on 4/19/26 by momma4fun

Paint the night- so good And we've not seen WoC as it was broken when we went- hoping to see that this year. F! also very unique there- hadn't planned to go but loved it

6:39pm on 4/19/26 by hodg

And the guardians take on ToT is such fun

6:39pm on 4/19/26 by hodg

I really like the WOC dessert party but its $$$$

6:56pm on 4/19/26 by Totsypooh

The nighttime shows are great. We did each one once. WoC was my favorite. I don't know if they still do something special at It's a Small World at night, but we enjoyed that too because it was less crowded. So many fun rides & things to do - enjoy!

10:15pm on 4/19/26 by Ange425

Hi @totsy! I actually just booked that for our trip today, so glad to hear your recommendation!

10:49pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

Hi @anne- I'm in a similar boat (taking my whole family soon), but I've been once before. I had fun prioritizing the rides that DL has that aren't at WDW, and the rides that DL does differently (bec DL's are often better). For me, that list is:

10:52pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

DL: Indy, Big Thunder, HM (esp if holiday version), IASW, Matterhorn, Space Mt, all the dark rides in FL (minus PPF unless there's time), Storyland Canal Boats, Roger Rabbit, Finding Nemo, and Pirates. DCA: Incredicoaster, Soarin (if over CA), all of...

10:56pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

...Carsland, Grizzly River Run, Pixar Pal-Around, Webslingers and the shows in Avenger's Campus. When I was planning this trip, I asked a similar question over on the DL side of Lines, and they highly recommended Paint the Night, Wondrous Journeys, Wo...

10:58pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

....World of Color (which I've seen a diff version of, and it's awesome!), the 70th cavalcade, and Tapestry of Happiness on IaSW. A few also recommended the 70th tour. Hope this helps!

11:00pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

Oh, one more thought. I love Disney history, so I had fun looking for the little unique things at DL: the mismatched light bulb, the little man of DL, Wendy and Peter's initials in the tree, the brick wall, Jingles the horse... These things light me up!

11:06pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

Just 7 days until my Disneyland trip. Join the Disneyland chat. They aren't as quick to respond as here. I got a lot of great advice. Since there's no real benefit to staying onsite I'm not. Going for the 70th and for Star Wars night :) so excited

11:29pm on 4/19/26 by WorldTraveler34

If you go to Pixar place hotel you can rent a car and return it lax for no extra charge. All but candy cane charge for parking. Eva and wallie meet in the lobby on Wednesdays in April for earth day

11:31pm on 4/19/26 by WorldTraveler34

^Agree with @world re: offsite hotels. I tend to stay at the Park Vue Inn, which is zero frills. But it's clean, across the street (closer to DCA than even the DL Hotel), and they don't charge for th parking either.

7:30am on 4/20/26 by JERancher

DL is a lot of fun. Much more manageable. Parks are right next to each other. Downtown area is fun - we did dinner there on our arrival day. The rides that are also at WDW are often better at DL but IMO DL doesn't have the likes of SDD, GotG, FoP, Tron.

2:09pm on 4/20/26 by ma14

I don't love the LL system without letting you book beforehand. But they have very regular LL drops which helped us a ton.

2:10pm on 4/20/26 by ma14

Agree with all of the above. We stay at grand legacy. Quick and safe walk.

2:29pm on 4/20/26 by matterhorn55

I'm doing best western I'll report back on the 3rd when it's over

11:31am on 4/21/26 by WorldTraveler34

Please report, @WT34! I'm considering taking a week out there next winter instead of the Pop stay that I have on the books.

3:11pm on 4/21/26 by Ali Ababwa

Indiana Jones, Carsland, and Mr Toad!

5:15pm on 4/21/26 by moondance07

SFL. We're hoping to go next year. My mum said forget DL and stick with WDW, but we want to visit DL!

6:01pm on 4/21/26 by ejhnstn

We always have to eat at the Blue Bayou since it's inside POTC

6:58pm on 4/21/26 by AgentCarter

Indy, pirates, and Mr. Toads for sure!

7:25pm on 4/21/26 by cobia

Pirates has always been my favorite. I grew up at DL

7:34pm on 4/21/26 by cobia

I'm going this summer- first time. Great lists!

9:00pm on 4/21/26 by Figment20

Mr Toad! Do the castle walk through with the story of Sleeping Beauty. Also look closely & up for the window that the Evil Queen is watching from.

9:31pm on 4/21/26 by el_1102

I loved the canal boats and the canoes! The Spider-Man show. Walking through Grizzly Peak. Guardians and Radiator Springs Racers rides. Incredicoaster.

9:36pm on 4/21/26 by TumbleMonkeys

The Disney Gallery is fun to check out. It's just after the right side entrance at DL park. Also agree with WOC dessert party, ask for a high top table for a good view. Sorcerer's workshop in the animation building and Redwood creek challenge trail at DCA

11:17pm on 4/21/26 by WildernessPixie

Fantasyland especially is so packed with attractions, you get off one and the queue for the next is just a couple of steps away. No wasted space.

7:49am on 4/22/26 by irenek

I am here now for the first time. Downtown Disney is underwhelming compared to Disney springs. Fantasy land gets incredibly packed- there is no space, but ride lines move quickly. Iconic rides are better here than WDW. Not impressed at all with food here.

11:16am on 4/22/26 by Jsanta26

There isn't many indoor shows to filter crowds out, so nowhere to escape for a few quiet moments. Cast members are a little more scarce and less likely to interact. Being able to walk between parks is awesome. Cars land is amazing, GoTG is awesome.

11:18am on 4/22/26 by Jsanta26

Go to the theatre where the Lincoln show is. Lots of Disney history! Paint the night is awesome. I personally like space mountain at WDW better ;)

11:20am on 4/22/26 by Jsanta26

We did our first trip to DL/DCA last year and loved it! DS6 did Mr Toad over and over. Radiator springs is incredible. I loved the live entertainment and the chill vibe of the whole place. It was relaxing! In three days we did everything we wanted to.

11:47am on 4/22/26 by royjoyahoy

Bump for @lori

9:16am on 4/25/26 by T07

Ha! Already bumped

9:18am on 4/25/26 by moondance07

Bengal BBQ

5:05pm on 4/25/26 by JackOfAll

What @jack said 100%

5:30pm on 4/25/26 by Fatty McButterpants

In Cars Land right after sunset the Sh-Boom song starts playing and the neon signs light up for the night, like in the movie. There was a dance party in the street when we were there. Stand by the Cozy Cone or Flo's. Check a weather app for sunset times.

6:26pm on 4/25/26 by sunshinedaydream

Theres a matterhorn coconut macaroon and churro toffee that is fantastic. Also the quickserves - flos and pyms. Awesome themeing.

8:54pm on 4/25/26 by Totsypooh

The Matterhorn has two exits, far apart, depending on which track you get. If you send a kid through alone, be prepared, ha. I wasnt.

7:43am on 4/26/26 by moondance07

Hoping to go soon as well.

12:57pm on 4/26/26 by supergirl1998

Bump for @carolbahn. Not specific solo traveler DLR but a ton of info.

6:18pm on 6/28/26 by T07

Sfl

6:37pm on 6/28/26 by kleinmsu

Thank you for the bump! Great info!

10:08pm on 6/28/26 by carolbahn

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Silly Swing symphony is my all time favorite ride<3 I could ride that ride every day

10:43pm on 6/28/26 by DeeMac

Incredible coaster

10:53pm on 6/28/26 by WorldTraveler34

Paint the night and woc is incredible!

10:55pm on 6/28/26 by matterhorn55

With new rules and regulations regarding QS mobile orders and DS transportation for only resort guests....will it affect if I'd like to leave MK and resort hop and pin trade and shop. We will have steakhouse 71 adr, want to do all three resorts

9:42pm on 6/28/26 by wvdisneyrn

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Show proof that we were staying onsite or had a reservation at a resort. Maybe it would be different if we were getting on at HS station, but it wasn't a problem for us. But it was only the first day of the crackdown too so YMMV

10:01pm on 6/28/26 by kellyewithanE

Just to clarify... it didn't seem that the skyliner had the same restrictions as buses from DS.

10:02pm on 6/28/26 by kellyewithanE

The skyliner has no current restrictions.

10:44pm on 6/28/26 by Elaine5715

We will do the early starlight parade and fireworks tomorrow at MK. we have 3 kids under 7, one who is 16 mths and they all will have a hard time parking it for a spot an hour early. Is there a good place we can go to show up closer to 30 mins b4 parade?

9:23pm on 6/26/26 by kellyewithanE

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Wanted to update! My data point is probably skewed bc it was storming and the park cleared out a lot, starlight was cancelled and fireworks were delayed 10 minutes, but we walked up to hub outside Crystal Palaca at 9:58, walked straight to a perfect spot

9:54pm on 6/28/26 by kellyewithanE

And had an absolutely perfect view to watch HEA. We were soaked by the end, but I'm glad we did it!

9:54pm on 6/28/26 by kellyewithanE

This was yesterday and it was a predicted CL3.

9:55pm on 6/28/26 by kellyewithanE

What time does parking typically open at HS? If we drive instead of taking the bus, will we be really behind the game? I def don't want to be waiting at the parking gate and be behind early entry.

8:37pm on 6/28/26 by kellyewithanE

One hour before EE begins.

8:57pm on 6/28/26 by evamarie320

Thanks! We are going to drive! Two strollers and three kids makes it tough getting onto the bus.

9:52pm on 6/28/26 by kellyewithanE

NDR: European liners. Is it true y'all aren't allowed A/C? I didn't believe you had to have a license to watch tv but found out that's true. Is the A/C ban true?

4:32pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

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Where in the world did you hear that?

4:35pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

There are no European countries where it is generally illegal for private citizens to own or use air conditioning in their homes.

4:49pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

A friend recently said that air conditioning was rare in her area due to the high electricity costs. (England)

4:53pm on 6/28/26 by PrincipalTinker

Here's a CNN article (known for their far right conspiracies) explaining why there isn't A/C in Europe for one. Visual appearance, not being climate neutral, Spain won't let public places have A/C less than 80, etc. I'm not going to fight about this...

4:56pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

...With you @ali. I'm trying to learn from people who live in these places if what I'm seeing is accurate. As I said I thought it was insane you had to have a permit to WATCH TV but turns out that's true.

4:57pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

https://www.cnn.com/climate/europe-heat-air-conditioning

4:58pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Interesting @PT. Here in Texas electric heat costs way more than electric A/C. And I would definitely think we are hotter than Europe.

5:05pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Here's another article about people in London being told they had to remove their A/C. https://www.gbnews.com/news/air-conditioning-heatwave-remove-40c-net-zero

5:21pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Here's a video but I don't know how accurate it is. https://x.com/ivan_8848/status/2071001622587773037?s=46 this is why I'm trying to learn.

5:23pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

That video is telling the same story I already posted about Camden.

5:24pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

AC is not banned in U.K. We've just had a week or more of over 35degree C heat- that's 95F. Because that's unusual here we don't tend to have ac so we just turn on our fans & get hot. Supermarkets seem to have struggled to keep fridges cold enough...

5:52pm on 6/28/26 by hodg

Thanks @hodg, so the people who are having them confiscated, is it against hoa rules or something?

5:54pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

..& they've reduced the no of commuter trains running. U.K. trains stop for heat, cold, rain, leaves on the line & suspiciously more often have problems during World Cup football tournaments mind.

5:54pm on 6/28/26 by hodg

In the US a window unit is only like $150. We have 2 for hurricanes when we lose power. I don't understand why Europe wouldn't do the same if it's legal.

6:02pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Even thru Europe AC is not as expected as in USA. Buildings have thick walls, shutters etc to keep our heat. Lifestyle often different eg Spain with midday siesta then they head out at night as we wld go to bed- bit like Disney touring w midday nap really

6:02pm on 6/28/26 by hodg

That makes sense friend.

6:03pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

We don't have HOAs like you do And I have heard nothing in U.K. news about AC units being confiscated- people have maybe bought portable units w dodgy electrics. Any it'll prob be wet & cold in a week like a normal U.K. summer

6:05pm on 6/28/26 by hodg

You need a tv licence in U.K. for bbc. But then we have no adverts on bbc. That means no adverts in sports matches too- & no "hydration breaks" for extra commercials midway thru a football match. :-)

6:08pm on 6/28/26 by hodg

Thank you @hodg this is exactly why I wanted to get information directly from the source. Happy to send you a window unit if you need one. Sounds like it's Camden and islington that are reported to have issues. We don't live in an HOA as I'm a libertarian

6:13pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

But boy howdy do they had some power here.

6:13pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Temp has dropped 10deg c here today so back to a normal good summer day. I do have AC at work and have to wear extra layer under my uniform or I freeze!

6:17pm on 6/28/26 by hodg

I'm in the UK and when we had our extension built in 2022 we had aircon put in in 3 rooms. We didn't need planning permission but had to follow some rules. I think for flats in London there are some additional planning rules which are more stringent

6:31pm on 6/28/26 by R2D2_McClelland

I think only about 5% of UK homes have aircon. And mostly just in bedrooms if anything. And not all offices do either! It's just really warm everywhere all the time in heatwaves!

6:33pm on 6/28/26 by R2D2_McClelland

This is fascinating. For $150 I'd buy a window unit even if I only needed it for a week. During a hurricane we only need our window units about a week usually. (It's been up to a month but that's rare.)

6:42pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

I worked in Europe quite a bit and was surprised at the general lack of AC. Seems pretty weird for this Texas guy!

6:43pm on 6/28/26 by cobia

Limited AC and no ice in drinks were the two things that drove my sis batty on their trip last year. We were born and raised in Tennessee, so the lack of those things is a foreign concept. (That phrase is quite apt here!)

7:03pm on 6/28/26 by utang44

Why is a "license" for watching TV weird but a "cable subscription" or "steaming service membership" is not? Same concept, different words.

7:08pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

Ack, streaming, not steaming!

7:08pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

I lived in New Hampshire for 5 years (same latitude as Marseille) and I thought their lack of air conditioning was weird too, but it usually only is desirable about 5 days per year.

7:11pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

Still sounds weird, though. I think of licenses in the permissive sense, like a license to practice medicine or to drive a car, rather than like a subscription.

7:12pm on 6/28/26 by utang44

@popup, that CNN post seems to say many of the same points as @hodg. I also like how they explain the impact to the environment as looking at energy efficiency . Are some outlets taking this "UK authorities will often reject applications to install AC ...

7:12pm on 6/28/26 by PrincipalTinker

on the basis of the visual appearance of the outdoor condenser unit, especially in conservation areas or on listed buildings," as removing? I read it as part of building permits in certain buildings? (Central air)

7:13pm on 6/28/26 by PrincipalTinker

It's been so interesting seeing all the IG posts these last few weeks. Part of what I gathered (accurately or not? No clue) is that HVAC throughout a house in UK is rare or impossible bc older houses too hard to put in HVAC. Window units different thing.

7:14pm on 6/28/26 by Jennyhirsch

Thanks for this discussion. I have asked a number of people about this recently. One of my best friend is returning to London since her mom is hospitalized and she is hoping the extreme heat will not return but her family extended family will not *

7:20pm on 6/28/26 by PrincipalTinker

Install air conditioning. Air conditioning was not a "thing" in my life until my mid-twenties. I have to remind myself that what has become expected for many of us, is not expected everywhere.

7:23pm on 6/28/26 by PrincipalTinker

@ali, regular television goes over air waves. I find it bananas that you have to pay money to capture those air waves. It's very different than paying for a specific streaming service. Here in the US you don't need a license to listen in to air...

7:46pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

...waves, you just need a license to broadcast.

7:46pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

@PT, I wondered if people were installing units without permission which is why they were being removed. We wouldn't need permission here for a window unit. Which is why I'm asking.

7:52pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Not much of it. Over-the-air (OTA) antennas receive approximately 15% to 19% of American television programming.

7:58pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

Raising my hand as someone who has bunny ears.

8:02pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

In the US, in most designated historic districts, authorization-typically a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) from the local Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)-is required to install a window AC unit.

8:03pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

And did you protest when they stopped providing an analog TV signal and forced everyone against their will to convert to digital?

8:05pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

I DID!!!

8:21pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

It cost us about $50 to buy new rabbit ears.

8:21pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Ha! So did my mother, who complained bitterly about having to buy equipment to access the public TV signal she had already paid for, in her tiny rural town.

8:22pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

Houston even in a historic preservation district you wouldn't need permission to put in an a/c unit. Just last week you were all people will die without a/c. Now you're all of course government won't let you put in a/c.

8:23pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

Apples and oranges. And in most of the US, there are plenty of governmental restrictions over exactly what you can install in your own house, historic district or not.

8:28pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

I would wager most areas of the US would not restrict window units. Blue cities maybe, red counties almost certainly not. And we have WAY more red counties than blue cities.

8:36pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

We are specifically prohibited from political discussions here so I'm signing off on this one with the direction it's going. Bye!

8:40pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

Bye @ali!

8:45pm on 6/28/26 by popupcamper

In France it is illegal to call a pig Napoleon, but just try and stop me.

8:54pm on 6/28/26 by trishr.

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I hear that a "real feel" of 88 degrees is heart failure in your sleep weather. Grateful for AC in Florida today.

9:19pm on 6/28/26 by Jennyhirsch

I grew up in the UK, we didn't have AC that I can remember but this was 25 years ago and things were different. I do however remember my aunt had a TV where we had to put pound coins in it. Not sure what that was about.

9:22pm on 6/28/26 by ejhnstn

How amusing, @Jenny! I just had to rush back from WDW on Thursday because my disabled daughter was sent home from Easter Seals camp after three days of symptoms of heat exhaustion and passing out in temperatures similar to that.

9:46pm on 6/28/26 by Ali Ababwa

Are visitors w/o any reservation able to park at wdw resorts, even for a fee? We have FL family that might visit us during our trip but I don't understand if they're allowed to park of they don't have a dining reservation.

2:28pm on 6/25/26 by TypeAplanner

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If they are visiting you while you are staying at a resort, they tell the gate they are there to spend time with you, a resort guest. They must give the guard your name.

2:38pm on 6/25/26 by PrincipalTinker

Oh, great, thanks!

2:40pm on 6/25/26 by TypeAplanner

I saw a letter to Contemporary guests dated this month that says only CR guests and those with ADRs will be allowed to park at the CR. It specifically says "all others, including those visiting registered resort guests" will be asked to park offsite.

3:23pm on 6/25/26 by utang44

Thought that was interesting and something to watch.

3:26pm on 6/25/26 by utang44

That certainly could be a new thing. They seem to be cracking down. But CR every once in a while does a big event (CM appreciation for example) where they severely limit parking for a few days. Only time will tell.

3:37pm on 6/25/26 by evamarie320

Non guests can always pay to park at the Swan and Dolphin

4:03pm on 6/25/26 by Elaine5715

Add your family as a day guest on your reservation and you should be fine. They'll just need to show ID when they get there.

4:13pm on 6/25/26 by Phil H. Magic

Thanks, everyone. Sounds like it might be best for me to contact the resort in advance to get the current policy.

3:40pm on 6/27/26 by TypeAplanner

You cannot call a resort directly. All calls, even from resort rooms, go directly to a call center.

3:56pm on 6/27/26 by PrincipalTinker

All these measures are simply to ensure that the maximum number of people possible on WDW property are pre-registered in their digital database. You can also enter with an ADR, same reason.

4:36pm on 6/27/26 by Ali Ababwa

Which resort will you be at? If a monorail resort then ttc and monorail or walk is an option, EP resorts swan/dolphin & walk along. Worst case you park at a park & get bus to the resort.

6:44pm on 6/27/26 by hodg

All the above if the resort says no

6:45pm on 6/27/26 by hodg

When is your trip ? I saw that guests with upcoming stays have been getting the letters about guests restrictions. Did you get a letter?

7:19pm on 6/27/26 by PrincipalTinker

I had to check @PT. I got an email Thursday which was an odd day to get it since my trip is in September. Nothing unusual in it but it does have a cool countdown feature with minutes & seconds. Would love to know if anyone has gotten anything

7:45pm on 6/27/26 by youcanfly

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I believe the letters went to guests staying at some resorts around the 4th of July. Tikiman posted one that was sent to a Poly guest. I didn't think this was a permanent thing?

8:25pm on 6/27/26 by PrincipalTinker

I'm staying at Poly starting 7/5 and got an email Wednesday telling that parking will be limited to resort guest. We have a split stay and didn't get anything similar from All-Stars

7:48pm on 6/28/26 by felesh

Good to know!

9:28pm on 6/28/26 by youcanfly

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