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Just purchased After Hours and MNSSHP tix from UT. Promo right now is that you get $10 Disney digital gift card for EACH ticket purchased. (Not just a credit to buy the gc's). Right after purchase I got $60 worth of gc's emailed to me. Good deal!

7:52pm by missWishes

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Woot!

9:53pm by trishr.

Ha, thanks @UT! I sent the company UT an email, hopefully I hear back tomorrow

10:00pm by youcanfly

lol, @UTang! :)

10 min ago by missWishes

NDR - looking for tips in Florence, Italy for upcoming 4 day trip with DH, DS20, DD18. I have the top spots like academia (David), Uffizi, Duomo, etc. planned. If you've done Florence and you feel strongly about an experience please share!

8:38am by rickelwoman

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One thing in particular - I am hoping to find a great rooftop spot for drinks or dinner with a view of the city!

8:39am by rickelwoman

Following along! It will be our first visit to Italy and we are also looking for great suggestions. In Florence we are looking at the Angel Roofbar and dining. It looks good but I'd love first hand recommendations.

9:57am by Pixie_Dusted

Authentic Vivoli affogato like they have at Disney springs! Its worth paying for a tour to get expedited entry into the galleries. Ours was an art historian and was amazing. Plus the crowds were insane and she led us through efficiently. I just found it

10:00am by Totsypooh

On one of the travel booking platforms like viator. And thats true for all major attractions like the Vatican and the Forum. Without a tour you will be in endless lines in the sun just to get in and then shoulder to shoulder mass of people moving slowly

10:01am by Totsypooh

Throught endless hallways

10:01am by Totsypooh

Day trip to Pisa

11:12am by wdwdoll

Definitely get tix ahead of time for the David and the Uffizi! We didn't do a tour. But did use a Rick Steve's self guided tour from his book.

11:49am by evamarie320

If you have interest - shopping! Ponte Vecchio is cool to see, amazing Italian gold and leather goods.

1:29pm by njhyndman

Santa Maria Novella-beautiful perfume, bath products, household scents. Housed in a gorgeous building. Near the Duomo. It's been in Florence since 1221. They made nose gays during the plague to ward off disease.

1:42pm by hookiegood

Highly recommend walking up to Piazzale Michelangelo for fabulous panoramic views of the city.

3:33pm by dreamindisney

FYI - if you are into Pandora bracelets the shop there has charms exclusive to the city

4:32pm by Totsypooh

@pixie, I have been considering that rooftop location also!

10:14pm by rickelwoman

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions! I booked a tour for academia but not Uffizi. Used liner rope drop skills to get earliest timed entry to several sites like Uffizi and hoping that helps with crowds, etc. Part of me is wishing I'd booked more tours.

10:19pm by rickelwoman

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I am excited about a cooking class I booked just outside and overlooking the city. The reviews were very convincing. Hopefully it's as great as it sounds!

10:22pm by rickelwoman

We stayed at Palazzo Niccolini right across from the Duomo which was gorgeous! Lots of restaurants in the area. One of my favorite memories was al fresco dinner in front of the Duomo while a violinist was playing. Can't wait to go back next year!

18 min ago by Rhondak0000

Also look into Firenze card. It got us a reservation and entry into all of the museums without a wait in line. That was 2 years ago, so things sometimes change. The line to Uffizi was insane and crazy hot! Glad we didn't have to stand in it long.

14 min ago by Rhondak0000

Looking for opinions on my tentative plan. Me, DH, DS4 and DD7. First time doing TS Dining. Not sure which days to get LL for and what backup meals to have in case I can't get what I picked Aug 18- flights to MCO and stay at country inn and suites.

8:59pm on 6/5/26 by tlrg4488

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Ooh I hope it's wide open for me when my 60 days come next weekend. Having never done this before, what do I prioritize? The first days of the trip? I'm not sure what ones are "hard to get"

9:05pm by tlrg4488

If you give us a list (and which day of your trip) we can probably weigh in on priorities!

9:11pm by TumbleMonkeys

Your list looks great and I think you'll be able to get what you want. I'd prioritize the Fantasmic dining package first, just because the normal meal times can be limited. (Also, making sure you know Ohana doesn't have characters for dinner.)

52 min ago by catherine.p.ahern

How can I do the override on the room thermostat at AK?

53 min ago by Time2gobackagain

Renters from Alamo at MCO, BEWARE. They used to be so reliable and easy. Not anymore. They use scanners for fuel tank. Leave MCO with 18.2 gallons. We filled up at gas station RIGHT THERE at MCO, but electronic thingie read 16.8 gallons at return.

5:36pm on 6/6/26 by Jennyhirsch

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So Alamo automatically charged extra $10ish per their gas fees to top off. I called immediately and Alamo removed surcharge. I dont have electronic scanner and gas station pump said our tank was full. This feels wrong to me.

5:37pm on 6/6/26 by Jennyhirsch

DH even double clicked fuel pump at gas station to be sure topped off. Physically impossible for us to add more gas at station due to their precautions about people overflowing. Feels like Alamo is setting us up for failure.

5:41pm on 6/6/26 by Jennyhirsch

That is so weird. I rented a mid size SUV and filled it near AK. The gauge automatically reset when I filled. I drove to MCO. I was scanned in and there was absolutely no charge. This was Wednesday.

6:22pm on 6/6/26 by PrincipalTinker

They actually commented when they scanned me in on what a great deal I got. Sunday-Wednesday- $113.

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

On May 17 I first noticed bc ran late trying to catch earlier flight, didnt fill up, so I totally deserved/earned the extra $12 for 2 gallons. May 26 had no problem. Today had extra charge despite filling up at last airport exit. Frustrating.

6:38pm on 6/6/26 by Jennyhirsch

I checked my receipt. It says there were 11.1 gallons in my rental when I picked it up and 11.1 gallons when I dropped it off. Maybe I have just been lucky?

7:10pm on 6/6/26 by PrincipalTinker

@Jenny I just checked multiple Alamo receipts. I do see a change in how they are recording/reporting fuel. My receipts all the way up to April show fuel as "full". This week it was 11.1 gallons.

7:36pm on 6/6/26 by PrincipalTinker

Trying to think of where that happened to me - dealership? I literally drove 4 miles and they made me fill up or would have charged.

8:16am on 6/7/26 by moondance07

Multiple rental agencies are using AI to try to squeeze more $ out of people. They are counting on most people letting it slide or not noticing and it is very scammy.

10:14am on 6/7/26 by JJT (staff)

How she's a scanner know how much gas is in the tank?

10:54am on 6/7/26 by vickiwaffles

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Hertz, thrifty, dollar and sixt are all scanning the vehicle inside and out. Top tand bottom. Budget, Avis and Payless are f ed up. So where to go. You called and they fixed it. What more would be better.

11:49am on 6/7/26 by JackOfAll

Thanks for heads up. I rent Alamo every two weeks out of MCO to go to mom in Daytona. Fill up at shell McO and not had a problem. I did notice the last bill had 12.1 gal out and 12.1 gal in. Can't be the same amt in/out. Will watch bill closely.

8:23pm on 6/7/26 by MarioMom

Electric cars are probably even worse now. Last time they required 90% charge upon return. That's only like 20miles when with your family luggage and AC on! Better hope your hotel is close.

10:46pm by MeyerFamily

Favorite photopass spots to hit in each park and at disney springs if they have them there.

5:51pm by stosh13

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Sfl

6:20pm by catherine.p.ahern

At AK between Africa and Asia there is a path on the right side that you can take photopass pics with the Tree of Life in the background. Great shots with no people in your picture

10:04pm by Bubbakirby

Great question - following!

10:33pm by ferbtones

DD11 wants to see the Pandora bioluminescence at night. Would mid February still be dark enough in the evenings? We would even get in line for FOP right before closing to help our chances.

11:04am by WildernessPixie

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Early entry before sunrise also is a good time to see bioluminescence! ;)

6:16pm by mmmartin

YES! I think I've been in the "dark" @ AK more for EE/RD than evening in recent years. Moonlight Magic was a great opportunity too, probably the last time we saw it at night, back in '23

9:11pm by DestinyCalled

That's true. I'll keep that in mind.

10:08pm by WildernessPixie

New DVC Rental Thread starting May 16th. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated DVC Rental search engine here: http://dvcseer.com/dvc-search

4:50pm on 5/16/26 by JJT (staff)

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Great deal if you can use a Sept 1-nighter! 1-night Old Key West Studio 09/20 for $198/night or 15% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003gOqbYAE

10:12am by JJT (staff)

This is a beauty for December - I would not bank on any/many more listings around this price showing up over time. 4-night Riviera Resort Studio 12/13 for $408/night or 23% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050823

12:13pm by JJT (staff)

There have been fewer than 10 January listings at this price point each year for this room. 2-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 01/03 for $264/night or 16% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-547670

9:55pm by JJT (staff)

For the second rope drop at MK, is there a rope to wait at at 8:50 or, like Tron, you can't ride the ride during early entry but you can get in the queue? Trying to decide if where to go once early entry is over and everyone is let in. Does that make sen

5:47pm on 6/9/26 by leeserw

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I've traditionally waited at the rope at Haunted Mansion, coming from Fantasyland, however, the hordes of people from the hub flood in too. I will walk quickly on the Boardwalk boards by the construction walls to take shortest route to BTM.

6:21pm by Jennyhirsch

3yrs ago, we were staying offsite, so couldn't do EE. We decided to RD Adventureland. Nearly melted in the hub, but eventually were walked back to JC, and THROUGH entire JC line by CM who was with us @ hub for an hour.

9:06pm by DestinyCalled

Not sure if it's the way they're still doing it for non EE, but it was a core memory for us, despite the melting in the heat. LOL. The CM was so fun/ny as he walked us back & through!

9:07pm by DestinyCalled

Tomorrow I'm purchasing ILL for the first time. Is the time I am offered the one I take? Is there a chance to choose provided it's available? And can I modify after or am I set with what I purchased? I've determined ideal times and likely availability

5:36pm by aliceinwonderla

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Through Thrill Data

5:36pm by aliceinwonderla

I am not sure how it works in Thrill Data but generally in MDE you can select from all available times and you can modify. Given that, I'd probably just do it in MDE!

6:02pm by TumbleMonkeys

I think she means that she determined what times she wants using Thrill Data. You'll be able to choose from available times.

6:04pm by utang44

It will suggest times for you but you can choose other times. When you're done go into BG1 to modify and even overlap - it's great. Just did it a few days ago.

6:17pm by Flutegarden

Yes! I have constructed TP, know the time I want (only ILL not Multi) and from Thrill Data know likelihood. Wondering if I need to definitely select a doable time or if it will be modifiable. Is that a word???

6:37pm by aliceinwonderla

You'll be able to choose from the available times when you book. You can modify it later *if* there's still availability. I was able to modify our 7DMT LL a couple weeks ago at a drop time.

6:48pm by utang44

I'm assuming the time you're seeing is the earliest available time. But you can pick a later time if you want one - just need to toggle to the different hours and then the times. And you can modify if you want to switch to a different available time.

7:00pm by TumbleMonkeys

My way might seem weird but I pick my most important ride first. Secure that time that's available and as mentioned, you can try to modify. Just know that anything already booked will affect what you are shown if the overlap is a problem. Hope that makes*

7:01pm by youcanfly

** sense. Sometimes what matters is getting the times I want and which order isn't as important, my plan is to zombie stack so getting the times are more important.

7:02pm by youcanfly

Yeah I agree with this, @youcan. For MP rides, does the order you check them in affect the order it loads them into your plan? My theory is that it does.

7:15pm by TumbleMonkeys

Yup, I think their desire to control flow has some effect.

7:48pm by youcanfly

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I just did mine and it allowed me to overlap LL's by adjusting them in app.

8:48pm by JackOfAll

But TS in EP made it cantankerous. I just canceled TS since they were dups anyway.

8:50pm by JackOfAll

@jack, I can modify to get the overlap sometimes but I theorize that what you are initially shown is limited, especially if you also have ILL.

9:06pm by youcanfly

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