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Anyone had success booking two smaller parties (for a large group) and asking to be sat near each other for your dining reservations? We added someone to our group at the last minute, and can't find a reservation for everyone together. (at Boma)

1:27pm by PrincessOSW

Depends upon the goodwill of the staff. Check in at least 30 min early and request.

12 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Woohoo! Finally on our way. Ive missed it so much. First stop Disneys Vero Beach! Hoping for sea turtles!

1:23pm by Totsypooh

Yay Vero!

1:38pm by KLuck

Have a great trip!

49 min ago by WendyMarie

Please send a VB report! Have fun!

13 min ago by Ali Ababwa

What is the reason for the crowd level increases next week 8/8-8/15. I was excited when they decreased for those same dates a couple of weeks ago.

12:59pm by HDN2WDW

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@mkmuzzy, you beat me!

24 min ago by PrincipalTinker

I actually guess my refresh didn't take!

23 min ago by PrincipalTinker

Len's forum post: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/crowd-cal-updates-for-august-september-2026/108650

21 min ago by PrincipalTinker

Does it does sound correct to you that there's no rooms at all at Pop for first week in December?

40 min ago by mickeyforlife

Yes, the first week of December is a very popular time to go to Disney.

26 min ago by PrincipalTinker

How long do the holiday overlays last after Christmas? I'm specifically wondering about Space Mountain around January 2-4.

10:04am by Operaml

Usually ends about January 6th

11:00am by Elaine5715

Is Space Mt overlay only during the party or do they do it after the party too when they start having the Christmas party parade during the regular day?

1:37pm by JenniferB1975

Thank you @Elaine! I thought the holiday overlays were all day once the MVMCP ended until the parks removed Christmas decor. Is that correct? Two years ago we were at MVMCP and SM was closed the entire time. DS 12 is eager to see it this year.

32 min ago by Operaml

I only have seen SM overlay at the Christmas party except in 2024 when I went to MK on NYE. It was the overlay again. I wondered if SM used the overlay the week of Christmas into NYE?

27 min ago by shockbl

Anyone with insight on why there are no lightning lanes available today or tomorrow for Space Mountain? It is always a very easy pick up midday.

9:55am by rec_therapist

No-but that line yesterday was insanity

10:32am by Phillylaura

@Philly are they running both sides?

10:38am by KLuck

That's what I was wondering. We are going to MK tomorrow and maybe changing our plan. The wait time for today is already 115 (Tron is only 75).

11:29am by rec_therapist

I have no clue because we bailed when the line was just inside the door at 1059pm. Hard pass

1:43pm by Phillylaura

Disney Cocktail Recommendations Needed! I'm making a list of drinks I HAVE to try on my Disney World trip! What is the BEST cocktail you've had anywhere on Disney property? Parks, resorts, Disney Springs - anywhere counts Bonus points for pictures !!

3:28pm on 8/1/26 by itsMollyMouse

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Grapefruit Cake Martini at HBD. I love it so much I might get back on The Gram to share it with you!!

3:34pm on 8/1/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Also love Gwendolyn's Famous Cosmopolitan at Cake Bake Shop...

3:36pm on 8/1/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

I really liked the margarita at Trader Sam's. Ooh, and the prickly pear margarita at the Dawa Bar in AK

3:46pm on 8/1/26 by mary32830

At Steakhouse 71 Lounge- Hugo Spritz- After being in the heat, super refreshing!

3:51pm on 8/1/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

L&C G&T from Territory Lounge, a gorgeous and refreshing floral gin and tonic. Runner up is Sunshine Day Bar's Lemon Spritz (basically gin, lemon, and light sweetness).

3:57pm on 8/1/26 by Lindsey740

The Malastare Margarita at Ronto Roasters and a classic margarita from La Cava.

4:21pm on 8/1/26 by TacMed

A&C bourbon manhattan with lemon twist & Luxardo cherries. Don't remember name. Btw it's lovely at 10pm sitting at quiet pool looking at the stars!

4:43pm on 8/1/26 by Magicalday2011

Almost anything here. I had an espresso martini on a cold night. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFJgjEaskys/?igsh=MW9mbWpsMXZjM29mcQ==

4:47pm on 8/1/26 by MOJoe

Espresso martini at Narcosee's and at Space 220 (that one comes with a mini astronaut ice cream sandwich)

6:41pm on 8/1/26 by Bootsie13

Love those espresso martinis! Especially with Baileys!

6:52pm on 8/1/26 by Jennyhirsch

My favorite is the Moroccan mule at Spice Road Table.

6:59pm on 8/1/26 by HeiGirlHei

Evil To The Core at Artist Point was both appropriate and delicious

7:03pm on 8/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I really like the Indigo hibiscus at Epcot in the UK pavilion.

7:04pm on 8/1/26 by RedHeadedTexan

Sahara Spritz at Morocco. Delicious

8:46pm on 8/1/26 by mnfc

The French 75 at Steakhouse 71 lounge

9:52pm on 8/1/26 by KLuck

The Maelstrom Margarita at La Cava.

10:21pm on 8/1/26 by evamarie320

Dahlia Lounge in Gran Destino Tower- Gran Gin and Tonic with house-made saffron-orange tonic.

11:52pm on 8/1/26 by Beautiesandtheb

It has a limited timeframe it's available but my favorite is the frozen hot chocolate martini in France during the Festival of the Holidays.

12:32am on 8/2/26 by HalfBludPrincess

Ooh a useful thread! Mango margarita at Sanaa, regular margarita at SAI, Bellini at topolinos. But the best cocktail that trip was at the Rose on the Wish- a sweet rose- empress 1908 gin, Cointreau, grapefruit- so good.

3:56am on 8/2/26 by hodg

Enchanted rose- Lavender Fog, La Cava- Avocado Marg, Nomad Lounge-Hightower rocks, Narcoossee's- mascarpone espresso martini, Boathouse- lemon drop & key lime pie martinis

6:23am on 8/2/26 by NaviHeart

Alla Prima Manhattan - Dahlia Lounge!

6:24am on 8/2/26 by MacDaisy

SFL

8:10am on 8/2/26 by ShellKirk

Saving all of these for Christmas trip ! Thx

8:15am on 8/2/26 by snelvis

SFL thanks!

10:05am on 8/2/26 by jules_fletch

On this note- anyone got a good recipe to make standard margarita at home?

10:46am on 8/2/26 by hodg

@hodg, the long-time owner of a local Mexican restaurant says equal parts tequila, triple sec, and sweet & sour mix.

11:12am on 8/2/26 by snowdiz

^^^ on the rocks- no crushed ice!

11:30am on 8/2/26 by wdwdoll

@hodg, here is the recipe that I use: 2 ounces of blanco tequila 1 1/2 ounces of orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec) 2 ounces of fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce of agave syrup Mix together in a shaker of ice.

11:34am on 8/2/26 by TacMed

The Lilly at LaCava

11:48am on 8/2/26 by Elaine5715

@hodg, I use the same recipe as @Tac but add a splash of orange juice to cut the tartness of the lime.

12:01pm on 8/2/26 by MOJoe

The one I'd tried is similar but without syrup. Might have to try again tonight!

12:04pm on 8/2/26 by hodg

What's sweet and sour mix?

12:05pm on 8/2/26 by hodg

Ok- I googled it

12:06pm on 8/2/26 by hodg

@MoJoe, I'll need to give that a try!

12:47pm on 8/2/26 by TacMed

Paper plane at Topo's Peach Shrub at Geo Banana Old Fashioned at Wailulu Whiskey breeze at Tambu (off menu but still available) Summer Solace at Crews Cup (another off menu) Friendly Face at Bourbon Steakhouse if they have everything

2:21pm on 8/2/26 by youcanfly

Mayor's Reserve at Hangar Bar

3:26pm on 8/2/26 by moondance07

Seconding Lavender Fog at Enchanted Rose! Perfect drink. They were so nice and handwrote the recipe for me and now I make them all the time. Also quite good: banana-infused bourbon thingy at The Edison in Disney Springs

5:12pm on 8/2/26 by mma.bla@gmail.com

Great list of drinks to try! Thanks, all!!

9:45pm on 8/2/26 by mkdetroit

SFL

10:40pm on 8/2/26 by librenna

I don't normally like sweet drinks, but that Violet Sake from the Garden House at Japan pavilion...

10:50pm on 8/2/26 by Davesee

Best drink I ever had at WDW was the Monte Ray, at California Grill. But it has been off-menu for over a decade now. Unlikely any current bartenders remember how to make it.

7:53am on 8/3/26 by allanadale

Pool at Poly, it involved dole whip.

4:07pm on 8/3/26 by royjoyahoy

You guys really came through, omg! Thank youuuuuu

4:08pm on 8/3/26 by itsMollyMouse

Also I love this question

4:09pm on 8/3/26 by royjoyahoy

Didn't see my favorites listed so chiming in... both are in Batuu Outer Rim @ Oga's (tequila based) and Coruscant Cooler @ Ronto Roasters (Bourbon based)

6:23pm on 8/3/26 by zetafivealpha

Oh and the Hippopoto-Mai-Tai @ Trader Sam's

6:26pm on 8/3/26 by zetafivealpha

SFL :)

8:51pm on 8/3/26 by carolbahn

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Sfl

10:45am by Ruthie2780

Very sweet but I love it.... Duck duck razz at the boathouse

12:56pm by molly99

I too love the duck duck razz but find it too sweet so I have them put it in a larger cup and add seltzer. I do that with a lot of cocktails.

1:40pm by CitrusSwirlGirl

Here we come, Mickey. Wheels up tomorrow morning! We booked a last minute (2.5 weeks ago) trip to get maximum use of our APs. I'll post updates throughout the trip for anyone who wants to follow along. We are doing anti-commando Disney this trip.

8:30pm on 7/30/26 by goofygardiner

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Fun! My idea of a last minute trip is within 3 months lol I'd love to do a DVC stay with 2.5 weeks notice!

9:18pm on 7/30/26 by KLuck

Have a great time! It'll be hot and wet (but you knew that)!

9:32pm on 7/30/26 by allanadale

Have fun! Sounds like the crowd levels warrant the trip! Looking forward to following along

10:43pm on 7/30/26 by deejason

Safe travels and have fun!

4:51am on 7/31/26 by youcanfly

Have a great time! We will follow along!

8:04am on 7/31/26 by goofygrandpa

Safe travels! Where are you staying this time?

8:07am on 7/31/26 by hodg

Safe travels!

9:06am on 7/31/26 by PrincipalTinker

This will by our first time at OKW. I I'M HOPING WE LOVE IT BECAUSE THE ROOMS ARE BIGGER AND THE POINTS ARE LESS.

9:40am on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

Oops...caps lock.

9:41am on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

I wondered why you were yelling that part!

9:57am on 7/31/26 by utang44

OKW is quite a way from anywhere- have to shout to be heard

10:06am on 7/31/26 by hodg

Actually looks pretty nice there

10:07am on 7/31/26 by hodg

We loved OKW when we stayed there last month. So much so that we are staying there again for Xmas. Yes...the rooms are huge.

10:45am on 7/31/26 by Phil H. Magic

Mears Connect...15 minute wait, 3 minutes at terminal C...off and running. 3 resorts on this run; SS, OKW, POFQ...13 people in total (including the 4 of us). We got upgraded on the flight, and little wait for Mears...great start so far!

11:05am on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

We love OKW! It's such a relaxing resort and the 2 bedroom is bigger than my house! ;)

11:25am on 7/31/26 by popupcamper

Enjoy that southernmost buttermilk chicken at Olivia's :)

11:27am on 7/31/26 by cdlla

Hey @goofy! Also on the DCL resort dropoff bus, AKL to ASM, now headed to Coronado and Poly. Started getting room texts at 11:15.

11:28am on 7/31/26 by Ali Ababwa

Have a magical time @goofy!

11:59am on 7/31/26 by TacMed

OK, so it's almost midnight on arrival day. We've been up since 3:00 AM to make the flight here. We took our time and got settled in to our room; unpacking our Water Butlers order and our personal belongings.

11:56pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

Lunch at the quick service here at the resort, and the girls had a nap while DW and I went to Disney Springs for free DVC ice cream. Some quick snacks in the DVC lounge and we headed back to the resort. A short bus ride to Epcot for LTWL and Soarin.

11:57pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

We were not fans of the new show, although it was nice to see Patrick still involved. Some supper at connections and then monorail back to MK. We toured around on the people more,, last-minute spot for HEA, bussed back home.

11:59pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

We missed the second bathroom from BLT, but we are figuring out a new routine for this week. Everyone has talked in, and time to sleep. We will see what tomorrow brings.

11:59pm on 7/31/26 by goofygardiner

What a great first day!

2:26am on 8/1/26 by AreWeThereYeti

Great start for a last minute trip! I'm excited to hear more about your experience with OKW. We have our 1st stay in September.

6:04am on 8/1/26 by youcanfly

I HOPE YOU LOVE OKW TOO!!! Have a great trip!!!

9:19am on 8/1/26 by lizshiv

DD 19 got a late start, but we're having fun at AK. We checked off some boxes on our family bingo, and now we're heading to Jambo to do some shopping.

12:46pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Have fun.

12:49pm on 8/1/26 by mickeyforlife

Bus roulette has us heading to Hollywood Studios next. From there, I think we will skyline to Riviera for some food.

1:46pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Have a magical day!!!

1:53pm on 8/1/26 by jbreen25

free DVC ice cream, and then Beef Bolognese at Primo Piatto... yummy.

5:13pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Someday I will try that beef bolognese!

5:19pm on 8/1/26 by Jennyhirsch

I am wildly jealous of the Primo Piatto meal.

5:26pm on 8/1/26 by utang44

The skies opened up while at Riviera, so we hissed to MK. we shopped for a bit, then hissed back to the resort. The girls have homemade thank you a for cast members, and are enjoying handing them out. A quick snack and off to the pool.

8:14pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Everyone's tired. So much for Fantasmic. AK rope drop tomorrow? We will see. Good night Liner Nation.

10:14pm on 8/1/26 by goofygardiner

Well done pivot! Better to have an early bedtime and have a great following day.

10:31pm on 8/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

We are up and at it for Animal Kingdom rope drop. The bus should be here in five minutes. Sivako!!

6:34am on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

Have a wild time @goofy!

7:21am on 8/2/26 by TacMed

Have a great day!

7:28am on 8/2/26 by hodg

Have a BLAST!

7:29am on 8/2/26 by DestinyCalled

I look for you in the FOP line today, @hodg. It wasn't the same without you.

9:19am on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

We got the longest delay I've ever had in the FOP matching chamber. At one point, they had our scans created with bubbles.

9:19am on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

That's happened to us before! I wonder if they decide to move a different chamber in front? I always get matched with a guy which I don't care about, but my younger DS always gets matched with a girl, and his older bro drives him nuts about it -tradition.

9:41am on 8/2/26 by Operaml

Lighter is still up at Everest. The weight was 25 minutes, and they told us a single rider might be longer. We took a chance, and got to ride together in the last row with a four minute wait. When we got off, they had closed the single rider line.

9:56am on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

Wow... I really have to reread my messages before posting. That last post should have said the single rider line was still up, and the wait was posted as 25 minutes for standby

10:30am on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

I understood it! It was fun, trying to decipher what you voice texted!

10:39am on 8/2/26 by Jennyhirsch

My coworkers consistently get a kick out of what shows up when I voice text.

11:11am on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

After Magic Kingdom for snacks at the DVC lounge, followed by the 3 o'clock parade in frontier land. Go back to Saratoga Springs for free DVC ice cream.

3:18pm on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

We walked over to Disney Springs to look around, then back to Saratoga Springs for supper at artists palette. We have now claimed seats at Fantasmic. I know it's early, but everything else we want to do has a big wait time.

8:20pm on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

At Fantasmic, I recognized a CM who was kind back in May. I stopped to tell her how much I appreciated it and Inthiught she was going to cry. She came to find me near the end of the show and gifted me a Fantasmic t-shirt.

10:00pm on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

I have been amazed how appreciative the CMs are when treated with kindness. We ALWAYS treat them well, but they seem exceptionally appreciative, almost surprised, this trip.

10:02pm on 8/2/26 by goofygardiner

Cast members in tomorrowland are saying space will not be opening this morning.

8:15am on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

@goofy, I just read there was apparently a big brawl in the FOP queue yesterday. Wonder if that's the same time/why you were so delayed in getting to the actual ride!

8:50am on 8/3/26 by missWishes

TRON done, now for Buzz.

9:07am on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Friar's Nook for breakfast. We got food and headed over to Pinocchio Village house to eat it. Ross is not yet open, but the doors are unlocked, so we have the entire place to ourselves.

10:05am on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Not Ross, village house. Where did that come from?

10:10am on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

We are heading to MK today as well - just moving a lot slower than you !

10:28am on 8/3/26 by tl5

Small world done... Time for us to head out.

10:34am on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

We took Shelton for a brief rain, and have now made it to the bus. It looks like more rain coming in. Poncho up and soldier on, @tl5

11:05am on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Did Shelton like his brief rain?

1:17pm on 8/3/26 by Jennyhirsch

Poor Shelton. Only got out for a brief time.

1:56pm on 8/3/26 by cdlla

@DD here - cackling

4:07pm on 8/3/26 by itsMollyMouse

My family always mocks me, and now you are providing them with wonderful opportunities to do so again.

4:08pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

I LOVE the idea of an anti-commando trip. On day one of a commando trip having woken up at 5:10am in Atlanta, and I am EXHAUSTED!

4:13pm on 8/3/26 by jolavi

Time for more free ice cream. Perfect timing for a bus to DHS. Our bus arrived seconds after the SS bus, and right across the walkway from our bus. Now back to SS. We could not have had better timing if we had paid for it.

4:22pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Thousands of dollars annual dues, but some free ice cream seems to make it all worthwhile.

4:23pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

So true @goofy! Sounds like a great trip!

4:37pm on 8/3/26 by act72

I'm sure many of my fellow liners are shaking their heads at our style of vacation, but after so many visits, it's no longer about the rides.

4:45pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

IMO the way to do it right is having fun the whole time, which sounds exactly like you're doing it! Not that our opinion matters on YOUR vacation!

4:59pm on 8/3/26 by Ali Ababwa

So, today they had chocolate covered Keylime pie as an option. I think I will be forgoing my afternoon in the park again tomorrow to come back here for more of this!

5:00pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Key lime pancakes at Steakhouse 71 a couple days ago were better than they sounded!

5:02pm on 8/3/26 by Ali Ababwa

EMH tonight from 9 till 11. What is the best time to get in line for GOTG? I know that anyone not staying for EMH will get in line at 8:55 PM. Those people should be gone by 10:00 PM, I would think. Am I best to go then, or wait until almost 11?

5:11pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

@goofy im there tonight too. Getting in for about 7.30 SR Remy slowly heading over to GOTG grabbing some snacks as we go. Then I've LL for GOTG. Going to then SR TT and head back over to GOTG. Aiming for it to be about 10 by then.

5:30pm on 8/3/26 by shopaholicjane

Sounds like another EEH liner meet in line?

5:35pm on 8/3/26 by hodg

I think 10 will be a good time to head for and then see how long it takes.

5:36pm on 8/3/26 by shopaholicjane

@goofy I have extra large gold sequin ears tonight with a yellow dress. If you see me come say hi.

5:39pm on 8/3/26 by shopaholicjane

I will watch for you. I am wearing a white button up hundred acre Wood shirt with my usual floppy Safari hat. If you see me, be sure to yell, "dang daddy!"

5:52pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Snacks of the lounge, and snacks from the goofy snack shop. The chicken bites were tasty, but the mac & cheese was only so so. Now it's time to shop around the world.

8:09pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

How are you getting on @goofy? We have been in the SR TT line for 20 minutes now. Feels so busy!

9:38pm on 8/3/26 by shopaholicjane

We are also stuck in line for test track. We're in the regular standby line just at the end of the second room. We're standing right in front of the glass wall at DD 19 has no blood sugar when we're taking a rest. This is great example of missing DAS.

9:56pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Looks like it's up and running now. Fingers crossed.

10:02pm on 8/3/26 by shopaholicjane

I can finally see the cars.

10:15pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Next in line and...protein spill I love you, Len, but this is not the 35 minute expected wait.

10:31pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

Couldn't face GOTG now in line for FEA and we have been sent the wrong way in the line. What a disaster of a night. Don't think I'll be doing these deluxe hours at Epcot again very disappointing and just missed meeting @ goofy too.

10:42pm on 8/3/26 by shopaholicjane

The lineup for guardians are still out the door. We gave up and we're heading back to the resort. It will be a long time before I do EEH at Epcot again. Oh well, I'm still here at Disney with my family. We will get a good nights sleep, reset & go again.

11:09pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

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Brunch at Ale & compass tomorrow. We've never been there, but it gets a lot of love here on chat, so we will see.

11:10pm on 8/3/26 by goofygardiner

What's EEH?

1:19pm by mickeyforlife

Extra Evening Hours for deluxe resorts

1:37pm by burfe1501

Excited to attend MNSSHP on 9/4 with DW. We are leaving twin DD14 at home. They are not happy. That is a different story. Question about the TP app: Will TP continue to accurately predict wait times during the 6pm to 7pm hour when the park is "closed"?

1:12pm by shockbl

I'm the past during this hour MDE will show all attractions closed. I'm curious how TP will do. Also, can TP predicted wait times be trusted all evening during the party? We always go to the party with a plan but this time we are thinking....

1:14pm by shockbl

...about "winging" and solely using the predicted wait times to decide which attractions to hit and when.

1:15pm by shockbl

How are the Monday crowds for flower and garden in April? Went on a Saturday in 2025 and I've never seen the crowds bigger. Waiting 20+ min for regular concessions. Hoping to avoid that again

1:09pm by wheelerwg

Weekends are usually wild during festivals, so best avoided when possible. Monday should be fine.

1:10pm by utang44

Weekends are impossible during festivals. Monday will be a better chance at shorter lines for kiosks.

1:12pm by Jennyhirsch

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