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Another question (my booking day is tomorrow)...on this trip for my 25th anniversary, we're trying to think of a special thing to do that evening. If we did the dessert party, can we see the nighttime parade from that area as well?

8:56pm on 1/26/26 by DisneyDooleys

From a distance, but if you haven't seen it before you should try for a closer view.

9:40pm on 1/26/26 by Ali Ababwa

No. Barely the tops of the floats over the heads of the crowds in the hub.

9:55pm on 1/26/26 by cdlla

The dessert party is great- I'm legally obliged to mention you can have an anniversary toast of Prosecco. Our other fav is CG dinner- but we did get lucky & get a window seat w perfect HEA timing. And congratulations!

1:35am by hodg

We're planning both next time as extended diamond anniversary celebrations for in-laws

1:43am by hodg

6 and 313! Good morning Liner friends! Another day of snow removal is on my schedule, what are your plans for today?

6:50am on 1/26/26 by TacMed

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54 morning a bit more today. I typed and erased cuz thats how the day is going.

7:10am on 1/26/26 by 58breezy

20 DCL another day to stay inside and keep warm. Sewing all day on a backpack for DGN

7:12am on 1/26/26 by burfe1501

Happy Monday, Liner Pals! 47, 152 & 324:) Have a magical week! I will be digging a path for my car out of the driveway today. It will be nice to get outside for a while:)

7:16am on 1/26/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

79! I've got work today. Whomp whomp.

7:36am on 1/26/26 by popupcamper

Good morning everyone!

7:59am on 1/26/26 by pod4christ

Good morning! 273! Snow removal here too!

8:10am on 1/26/26 by goofygrandpa

55 solo WDW, 150 Tokyo DLR Have to dig out the end of the driveway thanks to the snowplows

8:20am on 1/26/26 by KLuck

85, stay warm/safe everyone!

8:37am on 1/26/26 by danielle.817

118 and 327 until WDW. 153 until DLR. I am working remotely today, and will also need to do snow removal and make sure kids get their assignments done for their virtual learning day today.

8:54am on 1/26/26 by JoeyPotter98

Two of us wearing raincoats, Standing solo, In the sun.

9:22am on 1/26/26 by MOJoe

227. Doing required training online. Considered an essential worker but can't get out of my driveway or street! Will work on clearing my car off later today.

9:22am on 1/26/26 by ejhnstn

55 and 123! Good morning! I got a weather day from school for some icy roads, so I'll mostly be hanging out at the house today-probably cleaning out a closet!

9:46am on 1/26/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

50. Good morning! Only plans today are work.

10:29am on 1/26/26 by njhyndman

Only 3 more days!

10:43am on 1/26/26 by erinfarquhar

50 to go! I'm doing telehealth sessions today so no day off for me. But DH's college is closed so he's doing the bulk of the snow removal. We got 12 inches! More than I can recall on LI in years.

10:55am on 1/26/26 by evamarie320

101 Dalmatian Day! Snow and ice removal here, too.

11:25am on 1/26/26 by diannaa

Good morning liners! We just spent a couple of hours shoveling out the driveway before the snow starts again. 125

11:32am on 1/26/26 by PrincipalTinker

108, 130, 292 DH is in charge of the snow blower, he'll do that when he gets home from work today. I'm working remotely so I can stay inside. I hate this "stuff" :)

12:17pm on 1/26/26 by cdlla

Morning! 24 days and more snow removal.

12:24pm on 1/26/26 by allanmayo

80. It finally snowed a tad here overnight, and it's very cold. Staying at least an extra day up here before driving home to Chattanooga. Change in schedule means I should do some writing work today, but we shall see.

12:38pm on 1/26/26 by utang44

76!

1:11pm on 1/26/26 by Emily209

89!!

1:56pm on 1/26/26 by Richrosethumper

14 days. We got a lot of ice in SC. DH is clearing the driveway.

3:21pm on 1/26/26 by olddonnaduck

2 until we start our drive. We got 3 feet of snow yesterday! A record for one day for this area. Thankfully we both have 4x4 trucks and could get to work today! Nurse & firefighter so no snow days for us.

4:14pm on 1/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

19DCL and 79 WDW

4:36pm on 1/26/26 by DeeMac

19. No snow here. Went out for afternoon tea to celebrate DP birthday- without DD while she was a pre school. She is beyond excited about our holiday. Also having cousins from the US to visit this summer and she is excited about that too!

4:38pm on 1/26/26 by Cuwins

here, 137, 223, 306.

6:46pm on 1/26/26 by JackOfAll

110!

7:15pm on 1/26/26 by cobia

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It's travel day. Currently staying awake so as not to wake in the middle of the night

9:06pm on 1/26/26 by Maria1

Safe travels @Maria!

9:13pm on 1/26/26 by TacMed

Have a fantastic trip @maria- great to see you back. Make the most of that jet lag RD wake up

1:37am by hodg

How crazy are we to consider a trip in July? I know it's surface of the sun HOT. But, is it manageable if you know some tricks (indoor rides, sit down meals, etc), or totally not worth it and just miserable?

12:00pm on 1/24/26 by Chrissy-T

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Go for 4th of July ! We went last year had rain but it was a fantastic time . I love fireworks and wish I could go again this year . It was not that hot / as compared to a September trip we did one year . We did schedule pool time . go go go :)

12:19pm on 1/24/26 by burfe1501

Most of our trips have been in that time frame due to time constraints: is as hot as you think plus a lot more. :D But it is manageable if you have a game plan. We RD, take break in middle back at hotel/pool, park later in evening after early dinner.

12:21pm on 1/24/26 by JJT (staff)

It is really hot. And you can't get as much done because you need more breaks in a/c and more bathroom breaks if you're hydrating enuf. But it absolutely can be fun if planned well!

1:45pm on 1/24/26 by evamarie320

We did June and are doing it again. Yes it's very hot so you need to do outdoor stuff early and then shoes and indoor rides after 11 or use LL for outdoor stuff. Cut through gift shops etc. just don't expect to be able to go all day. You will want to just

2:39pm on 1/24/26 by Flutegarden

Relax at the pool. Crowds are on the lower side so with good planning you can get a lot done.

2:39pm on 1/24/26 by Flutegarden

We did mid-June last year, and it was really fine. Use LLs to minimize waiting time, duck into AC often, drink plenty water (with electrolytes at times), put on and reapply sunscreen, and just accept that you'll be sweaty as soon as you leave the room.

3:04pm on 1/24/26 by utang44

I wouldn't say it's totally miserable but we found that we can't do or enjoy nearly as much when there in that heat

3:05pm on 1/24/26 by LaurenInWonderland

Before we moved down here we would go in July nearly every year-it all depends on your health. Regardless you do have to stay hydrated-

3:30pm on 1/24/26 by Dole Whip

At 3:30ish We go back for nap, swim, rest until about 5:30. And return to Parks. Now that DD30 it's easier to take it slower than when she was in college. When littles we RD-11:30a back for swimming, to Parks after dinner. When open until 11pm

3:42pm on 1/24/26 by Magicalday2011

It's hot, but definitely manageable. You will need a break of some sort midday. Depending on kids, maybe a long TS lunch, maybe a pool break, maybe both. When DD was young, we'd RD, TS lunch, pool, back to park around 4:30 or so, stay till close.

4:21pm on 1/24/26 by BTFP

Now w DD older, we still do TS lunch and may or may not take a pool break. When MK was open till 11:00 or EMH till 1:00 am, it was easier to take long midday breaks.

4:23pm on 1/24/26 by BTFP

I like July. Not that hot. Not like Sept.

6:44pm on 1/24/26 by JackOfAll

Depends in large part on your heat tolerance from the previous 4-6 weeks at home. My DD has zero heat tolerance so we are switching to a July cruise with only 3 WDW park days, just to hit our old favorites.

7:20pm on 1/24/26 by Ali Ababwa

For us, especially DH, it's just too hot. Even though Christmas and Easter are more expensive, we prefer it to the heat. We get more accomplished during the cooler months.

7:34pm on 1/24/26 by HeiGirlHei

We've done fine in July. We do sit down lunch in a/c, lots of water, ice cream, air conditioned shows/rides/shopping. I think it depends on your group. If anyone is super sensitive/cranky in heat & humidity it might be tough.

9:13pm on 1/24/26 by WendyMarie

I found June to be unbearable. Too hot even to sit at the pool during afternoon break.

9:43pm on 1/24/26 by mnfc

Thank you for all the great tips!

10:17pm on 1/24/26 by Chrissy-T

@mmfc you have stay wet. That means going in the pool every 15 minutes or so for a minute or 2.

4:27am on 1/25/26 by Flutegarden

Our summer trips are just different. More time at resorts and pool. We enjoy the cost savings and wide open dining reservations during hot lower crowd times. If once in lifetime trip, I'd choose cooler weather to thoroughly enjoy the 4 parks.

8:24am on 1/25/26 by Jennyhirsch

I love a summer trip- midday breaks by the pool

10:13am on 1/25/26 by molly99

Princesses

8:37am on 1/26/26 by JackOfAll

It is hot. You'll get exhausted much faster. Some parks are easier than the others by going in and out of a/c as much as possible.

6:20pm on 1/26/26 by RileysBirthday

You will die. J/k...but you will have sweat pouring out of places on your body you didn't know was even possible. We definitely move at a slower pace and take lots of breaks. Lower crowds too!

7:10pm on 1/26/26 by j2disneygirl

Being from Austin, I'm pretty acclimated to the heat. It's this cold right now that I can't stand!

7:13pm on 1/26/26 by cobia

Agree about sweat from strange places (!) but we love our Aug trips! Alternate inside and outside, shows, shops, pool breaks, lots of sun screen, cooling towels and fans. I wasn't prepared for how little food we would eat - appetites were lower so...

7:33pm on 1/26/26 by daisylover78

... dropped several TS ADRs while we were there.

7:34pm on 1/26/26 by daisylover78

There's an amazing deal right now- 6 days (resort and park tickets) for the price of 4. It's tempting. We can't do RD and park close- not enough time for sleep. But maybe RD, TS meal, rides, be done with day around 4....what do you think of that idea?

8:49pm on 1/26/26 by Chrissy-T

We used to go during the heat of July and August and would follow my rule of "done by 1". Not one more ride, not a snack, but walking out of the park by 1. Break went until 5. Break included a nap or at least quiet time in the a/c. Afternoon was just

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

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waaaaaaay too hot to be inside a park!

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

We loved it and I'd plan a trip if I could

10:00pm on 1/26/26 by DeeMac

We've gone the last few Augusts, and had a great time. With the right strategies, it's fun and doable! We tend to sleep in, take a midday break, then stay until close when it's cooler.

10:17pm on 1/26/26 by WDWchipndale

So my trip has been extended 1 more night due to weather ( I made the choice to fly to DFW Tuesday instead of Monday). Booked a quick room at the Coronado Springs. Excited to stay somewhere new.

4:41pm on 1/25/26 by mary32830

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Don't miss Dalhia lounge too. It's like a little sample of Toledo. Enjoy the extra day!

5:56pm on 1/25/26 by youcanfly

Loveeeee CSR and Maya Grill! Use the Disney visa discount

6:05pm on 1/25/26 by LaurenInWonderland

Coronado is a beautiful resort, the tower rooms are so nice. Would totally stay here again. I wound up at 3 bridges 4 dinnerThe variety of restaurants here (and that they're easy to get into relatively) is a big plus compared to most of the other hotels.

10:17pm on 1/26/26 by mary32830

NDR- Kennedy Space Center, how long should we plan on being there? Not doing any of the special add on tours or activities. Trying to see if it is realistic to see KSC and go to the beach on the same day. Thank you!

6:01pm on 1/26/26 by GoGreenGoWhite

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Super helpful, thank you! I've been on their site, mostly looked at tours though, so will go back to see their suggested itineraries. Thanks!

9:47pm on 1/26/26 by GoGreenGoWhite

We were there all day when kids were maybe 7/8 &12 I think. Make sure to take the bus tour, that alone takes a little bit of time but it's a must do!

9:52pm on 1/26/26 by koolaid

Definitely a full-day adventure. They usually close at 5. Then go to the Port or Cocoa Beach for dinner for a sense of beach or cruise ship area.

10:06pm on 1/26/26 by snowdiz

I may be chaperoning a trip to WNC/TN/Dollywood for band/chorus with DD14 in April. We'll have all day until approx 6pm Saturday for Dollywood. Any tips/tricks? It's also during the Rod Run car show so yeah that should be fun...sigh

11:15am on 1/26/26 by koolaid

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Ohhh, no, that won't be fun. We do our best to stay far away from the city when a car show is in town.

12:39pm on 1/26/26 by utang44

Rope drop will help. If there's a chance your group can buy their version of fast pass that will be great too. But you may end up in some lines and that's not the end of the world!

12:43pm on 1/26/26 by maurine08

The schedule says we won't even leave the hotel until 10am...I can't with this schedule.

2:01pm on 1/26/26 by koolaid

I'd say switch your mindset from "we need to RD to get in all the headliners" to "the kids will just enjoy being with each other away from school and parents. Any rides are just a bonus "

3:09pm on 1/26/26 by evamarie320

We've gone many times during the car shows. It doesn't affect Dollywood really except for less room in the parking lot, as they use it for the car show trailer parking. It's a beautiful park with lots to see. The lines are often themed like WDW.

4:18pm on 1/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

Lightning Rod and the new coaster are our first priorities. Mystery Mine, Fire coaster and the eagle coaster would be next. Make sure you check out the glass blower and Dollys house, bus and museum. The show is cute too and features her family.

4:20pm on 1/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

The food is good- the cinnamon bread at the grist mill is amazing. DH and I can eat a whole loaf in one sitting. Make sure to get icing! Avoid the pizza though- only thing there we didn't like food wise.

4:21pm on 1/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

No, the car shows don't impact Dollywood, they just make the town hellacious. My family lives here, and we try to stay out in the valley the entire time they're there. They also bring a lot of crime and chaos in addition to traffic.

4:31pm on 1/26/26 by utang44

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They have a lot of great shows too so don't think it has to be all rides, especially if lines are long.

7:09pm on 1/26/26 by Flutegarden

Thanks peeps! @utang- we are supposedly staying in Sevierville Friday night so maybe it won't be too bad?

9:50pm on 1/26/26 by koolaid

Use the single rider line at Lightning Rod. They pick from it to fill in empty spaces made by those who bought the line skipping pass and you can get several rides in a row with little wait. And definitely get cinnamon bread!

9:56pm on 1/26/26 by TwoBits

Thoughts on when Frozen Ever After will be back up? We are there Feb 1-Feb 8 and ive got a princess loving girlie.

5:29pm on 1/26/26 by magicalplans

No word yet on timing except "February."

9:46pm on 1/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

I watched Robin Hood for the first time in decades. It made me miss Liner matinees during lockdown. I wished I had a dedicated chat to share the fact that Robin Hood is described as a Fox in the credits, while Maid Marian is described as a Vixen. LOL

9:09pm on 1/26/26 by hol74976

lol, @hol. This takes me right back to watching that for the first time as a Liner matinee.

9:13pm on 1/26/26 by TumbleMonkeys

There were some good things about Covid! That's funny about the credits!

9:40pm on 1/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

"What's cookin'?" Snow delayed edition: DW is making cheese tortellini with meatballs in a homemade meat sauce with a mixed green salad too. Last of the cupcakes for our dessert. I'm glad that she's cooking, I'm worn out, LOL. Share your dinner plans!

5:55pm on 1/26/26 by TacMed

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Thai green curry (chicken) and rice. Chocolate millionaire bombe. Not bad for aeroplane food. And Somerset brie and crackers

9:03pm on 1/26/26 by Maria1

Publix chicken pot pie and salad.

9:07pm on 1/26/26 by snowdiz

Beef enchiladas, rice and salad.

9:14pm on 1/26/26 by TumbleMonkeys

I'm wanting to book Wailulu Bar & Grill hoping to watch fireworks while we eat. There are two of us - I see reservations for 3 but none for 2. Will they seat us if I book for 3 people but only 2 show up?

7:55pm on 1/26/26 by DisneyDooleys

Yes, book for 3. No big deal and no penalty to show up with fewer.

8:06pm on 1/26/26 by Jennyhirsch

If it stresses you out, book it, then randomly try to modify over the next few days in to 2 people. But totally no big deal.

8:08pm on 1/26/26 by Jennyhirsch

Thank you!!

8:47pm on 1/26/26 by DisneyDooleys

I've only ever had 1 restaurant than wanted the exact same as booked and that was The Plaza in MK. Apparently with the small tables they seat only that number at the specific table.

9:08pm on 1/26/26 by youcanfly

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