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Flying in a night early to miss the Texas winter storms. Need to book a hotel for 1 night. Would you rather stay at 1) Hyatt Grand Cypress 2) Gaylord Palms or 3) Hyatt at the airport. Flight scheduled to land 9:30 pm. Next day is flexible as to plans.

10:32am on 1/21/26 by mary32830

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Hi @cobia. I'm in Austin as well.

3:09pm by BTFP

Cool! My office is in Austin but actually live on the north shore of Lake Travis

3:44pm by cobia

Ok. Yall were right. Got here about 10:30 tonight after a slightly delayed flight because someone had to retrieve their laptop from their checked luggage! What?!

1 min ago by mary32830

Any experienced DVC owners who have rented points/confirmed reservations: what do you think is better? I have these expiring bonus points and not sure if I should offer them for rent or book a reservation and try to rent the confirmed reservation?

10:12am by HalfBludPrincess

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I agree with @mel, it's tough to get a DVC res this close. Confirmed is better in this circumstance.

12:18pm by evamarie320

Amazing to have @JJT weigh in on this with price point! What did we do to deserve him?!

12:19pm by evamarie320

Nice.

13 min ago by allanmayo

Hey Everybody! It's official! We are taking our family of 28 on a Disney Cruise! Does TP have an app for Disney Cruises? If not, where is the best place to research? It's been 17 years since we've been on a Disney cruise!

9:00pm by kelsea823

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We've done 19 DCL cruises, happy to answer any questions. Never done a group of 28 though, that is amazing!!

10:25pm by njhyndman

Agree with the Unofficial Guide or Forum recommendations. How fun!

10:25pm by TumbleMonkeys

Fun @kelsea! We just booked for extended fam of 7, so not quite as large of a group. 15 years since my last and only DCL! Also sceambling to research...

24 min ago by amywdw

NDR: Snowmageddon 2026 post. My BIL is meteorologist in Shreveport, LA. He is not one to hype every storm up like TWC people sometimes do. He actually messaged me today and suggested buying essentials. Said we could get up to 14 inches in central Arkansas

2:33pm on 1/21/26 by h2olly

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I am prepping pipes/outdoor plants and going grocery shopping today. Could possibly snow all weekend and won't get above freezing for several days next week. Arkansas Power & Light thankfully out now on my street cutting tree branches. Hope all of my fell

2:34pm on 1/21/26 by h2olly

Hope all of my fellow Southerners weather this storm ok.

2:35pm on 1/21/26 by h2olly

We are at the middle of the max amount on the east coast. Sounds like it could be 18-24 inches. That gives me a week to dig out and get to me cruise. I'm good!

4:02pm on 1/21/26 by Ali Ababwa

We're in mid-north NC. Anywhere from 5-30 inches of snow total. Generator being hooked up tomorrow as we prep. Got everything else we need already. Stay safe!

5:13pm on 1/21/26 by ejhnstn

We are in the Dallas area and my dd is supposed to fly out Sunday morning at 6. I had her make a backup flight for Monday. Not looking forward to driving her to the airport. It is what it is.

5:34pm on 1/21/26 by matterhorn55

I'm in SE MO. Our forecast is for either 3/4 inches of ice or over 12 inches of snow. Just made a reservation in Clearwater Beach for Saturday so we can avoid that disaster.

6:12pm on 1/21/26 by MOJoe

After your patient countdown, @MO, you better get yourself south asap!

6:21pm on 1/21/26 by Jennyhirsch

I have my $100 round trip for DH and me from Fri-Sat. I think we need to cancel. I am mostly sad and not being able to capitalize on these amazingly cheap flights.

6:23pm on 1/21/26 by Jennyhirsch

Dreading this weekend, DD lives in the Delta and they are expecting it to be rough. We never know what to expect here just south of Jackson,MS. The last ice storm we had, couldn't even get water because pumps were down too. Highly recommend filling a **

7:16pm on 1/21/26 by youcanfly

*** bathtub just in case you need tank water to flush

7:17pm on 1/21/26 by youcanfly

I'm up in the Smokies this week to help with dad, and no one quite seems to know what will happen here. We're headed to the grocery store in the morning and going to grab some jugs of water as extra just in case.

8:32pm on 1/21/26 by utang44

DS is at college in NC and I keep reminding him to run to the grocery store to stock up and to charge his portable chargers. All he's done so far is create his "homemade sled" in case it actually snows 15 inches... smdh

9:04pm on 1/21/26 by Rjcsmom

@RJ- wishful thinking on his part! Depending on where he's in school, I don't think there's much of Nc that gets snow. Latest weather report for central NC is ice and we don't have a generator. But hopefully mostly sleet and not freezing rain

11:31pm on 1/21/26 by koolaid

@kool, he's at Wake. It definitely looks more like ice/sleet than snow! I'm concerned about power outages too. Fingers crossed for you and all liners in the path.

7:33am by Rjcsmom

We're at WDW this weekend avoiding the crazy weather in NC but a little concerned at getting home Monday. Oh well!

8:02am by cltwdwtraveler

Got a pile of new books and photos to scrapbook. Hunkering down and refusing to go out in below zero temps after we get the 12+ cleared. Dreaming of my hot, hot, hot August trip

8:02am by Magicalday2011

@Rjcsmom, that made my morning! Still laughing. Totally what my DS would do, too.

8:36am by Jennyhirsch

Sent DD a care package at school with a battery powered lantern, books, snacks, phase 10, gloves and a hat. She's looking forward to being stuck inside the dorm with friends.

9:00am by popupcamper

@jenny, what is it with these boys?? Never a dull moment- @pop I sent a few snacks, but he lives in a suite with 5 other boys so I'm guessing those will last about 2 minutes if they don't do a grocery run...

9:19am by Rjcsmom

I went grocery shopping yesterday and it was a little crazy. Is looking more like an ice storm here. I saw someone with a flight out of dfw on Monday. Good luck. The temp won't get out of the 20s till Monday. Major roads might be clearing but minors impas

9:59am by melodicwords

I am really concerned about a heat source in my home, we are near the line of a lot of ice and a little ice sigh. Our gas fireplace supposedly will work with batteries to start - we'll be testing that tonight after turning off the breaker

10:33am by koolaid

https://x.com/johnholbein1/status/2014118430102745483?s=46

11:41am by utang44

Love it, @utang. So true.

12:09pm by Jennyhirsch

My area, just west of Pittsburgh, is expecting 6-10 inches of snow. Storm is supposed to arrive late Saturday, not only bringing snow but another drop in temperatures into the teens and wind chills approaching zero. Plenty of wood is ready for my...

12:31pm by TacMed

wood stove and I'll get gas tomorrow for the snow blower. Stay safe everyone.

12:31pm by TacMed

@Koolaid, I haven't used this yet but am intrigued. https://www.instafire.com/collections/stoves-ovens/products/vesta-self-powered-indoor-space-heater-and-stove Won't help for this storm but something to look into for future cold weather power outages.

12:47pm by popupcamper

DH & DS were supposed to drive to Nashville for a hockey game. They just canceled their plans. DH said if it was just snow he might try it but doesn't want to mess with ice. Here in St. Louis we are doing grocery runs and the generator is ready to go.

1:58pm by BriarRosy

@Rjcs same boat. My son is at UNC in a condo and I told him to buy extra snacks and extra blanket or two so he can stay warm if power goes out. UNC is known for rarely cancelling so don't want to risk bringing him home and him not being able to get back!

2:12pm by maurine08

DD21 college in Boston. She said she and her suite mates have enough groceries and she'll be charging all of her devices

3:12pm by BTFP

My neighborhood grocery store is within walking distance of UDelaware north campus. The store was full of students at 2pm today!

3:18pm by KLuck

We live in central Va. Who knows how much we will actually get. As of now, they are calling for lots of ice. Went to the grocery store today and it was packed but still had the staples.

7:33pm by simba77

I know it's dumb and pointless to get depressed over weather, but seeing the *10-day* forecast be mostly single digits and never rising above 20s is seriously bringing me down.

7:49pm by wdw ocd

@RJ - I'm about 40 mins away from your kiddo - If he needs something (any time!) I'm willing to help. I was in that area today running errands.

8:49pm by ejhnstn

@ej, thank you so much for your kind and generous offer!(I've got a little pixie dust in my eyes now)... maybe when it's all over he'd be willing to gift you his one of a kind homemade sled :) Seriously though, thank you - it means a lot!

9:23pm by Rjcsmom

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@wdw ocd. I cheered myself up today with lunch out and then In Park videos on YouTube!

10:09pm by Magicalday2011

I feel compelled to add that back in my high school days, we used school cafeteria trays for sleds at lunchtime. No making of sleds needed. :)

10:31pm by Jennyhirsch

@magicalday What a great idea, much better than my sulking!

54 min ago by wdw ocd

"What's cookin'?" Baked garlic Parmesan chicken thighs, buttered broccoli and stovetop stuffing. Dessert looks to be a little bit of ice cream. What are your Thursday menus please!

4:45pm by TacMed

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Leftover chili and cornbread muffins. Chocolate cake for dessert.

7:29pm by WendyMarie

Leftover pork sirloin roast and roasted veggies: carrots, Brussels sprouts, and purple potatoes.

7:50pm by evamarie320

Crispy Asian shrimp with sesame sauce, jasmine rice and green beans with ponzu.

10:04pm by hookiegood

Hi Liners! What's the best travel phone charger that you recommend?

6:55am by Disneyshewrote

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I have an old Jackery that I still use on RD to close days. But I also use a smaller one for shorter days. Like this https://a.co/d/foRlTnm

7:58pm by evamarie320

They are mostly the same. I like the ones with the built in cables.

8:01pm by JackOfAll

For in the park, I like fuel rods, too.

9:42pm by cdlla

Planning on arriving one night early for our trip! Where are your go to off property favorites? It would only be for one night! Thanks in advance!

7:57pm by green092

Drury looks good. Make sure you compare prices with all added fees when comparing on and off property, though!

8:00pm by TumbleMonkeys

Holiday Inn Disney springs was a pleasant surprise when we had a flight cancellation

8:18pm by Gusgus5

Our Go To is the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista on Hotel Plaza Blvd. Usually very reasonable and the closest to Disney Springs. We always stay in the tower. The Garden wing is cheaper, but is more like an attached motel.

9:03pm by MOJoe

Technically not off property, but we really enjoyed our stay at the Swan! We are also Marriott credit card holders and we were able to get a few nights free.

9:17pm by danielle.817

Last year, Enzo. This year, Fern. SMDH

11:22am on 1/20/26 by MOJoe

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...named winter storms and had no plans to do so."

3:24pm by gmcc

I get the marketing angle, but it's sure a lot easier to say "Enzo" instead of "That time people snow skied on Bourbon Street." Or "Major January Winter Storm."

7:42pm by MOJoe

Fern, Fern Gully, or Winter Storm...you're going to Disney World!

9:06pm by gmcc

DL 1st timer~ which rides should we hit first? I made a TP but put all kiddie rides 1st and feeling like headliners should be 1st. Not loving it. Thoughts?

11:23am by lorilcleveland

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We RDed Rise because it was a 1st time must do for part of our party, and we got to ride it twice. We did skip some kiddie rides because of that (except Mr Toad!) We did LL with BG1 at the time and it worked out great.

4:34pm by moondance07

Definitely felt like LLMP and SP were very easy to use there, and cost effective considering MP includes photos. By far the hardest LL to get (and presumably longest wait?) is Guardians so if you only have the one LL for the trip, I'd use it there.

7:04pm by TumbleMonkeys

Go land by land. Even simular rides are different unless it is Astro O.

8:03pm by JackOfAll

LL day tomorrow. Been so long since I only used MDE without any help from BG1. Does Disney let you overlap any LL times.

11:00am by Bubbakirby

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I believe you have more flexibility overlapping LLs on the day of your visit. BUT ADRs blocked LLs 35 before and 65 after your ADR time.

7:45pm by PrincipalTinker

I successfully modified every single LL yesterday for my park days 1/31-2/2 in BG1. I took what MDE offered and then used BG1 and was able to modify all. It seems to work best when you click "change" and select a time from that screen. It's still working

7:59pm by katienowaity

Today and I could have modified more if I wanted to but I'm happy with all my times. Best of luck to you tomorrow. Let us know how it goes!

7:59pm by katienowaity

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