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What's the best way to get to AK from the Dolphin resort?

3 min ago by malleyfam

Did Disney World stop where you have to make a reservation for each park day

5 min ago by brerbadger

Just heard if you use online check in the system totally ignores any room request and that it's better to check in old school at front desk??

10:45am by sarahask@aol.com

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I always do online check in. I find that often I can get my room as I am arriving at the resort. BUT the room requests in that system are so limited, why would you pick any of those vague choices? Use the touring plans room request plus online.

41 min ago by PrincipalTinker

Also depends on the relative importance of room location to you. On arrival day we prioritize dumping stuff in room regardless of location, not wasting time standing in line at resort, and arriving at parks ASAP. Room location not that impt to us.

37 min ago by Ali Ababwa

I also use TP room finder and use online check in about a week before arrival but I do not select any options in the online check in that regard to the room.

7 min ago by cdlla

How does the dining plan work for split stays on the switchover day? Is it a huge hassle if you need to use credits from the first plan on your switchover day?

16 min ago by HalfBludPrincess

So I'm stuck here another night due to flight cancellations! But I booked a last minute Geo 82 fireworks package. Not a responsible decision I suppose but making the most of it!

2:08pm on 1/27/26 by mary32830

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Glad you were able to make lemonade out of lemons, Mary. :) For others who may not want to splurge, my geo82 server recommended booking a regular table 60 mins before fireworks and just staying. You don't get the expensive spread, but same view.

48 min ago by yetisafari

I highly recommend the charcuterie and old fashioned. Easily the best charcuterie I've had on property by a mile.

47 min ago by yetisafari

Better than Nomad charcuterie? That was a delight one day I arrived about 3pm after skipping lunch, so hunger may have helped.

36 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Opinions on MK Dessert Party? Thinking of purchasing a post dessert party to get a better viewing spot. How close are you to the castle?

6:49pm on 1/27/26 by allanmayo

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It's not that close. Your in near main street green space and there are light poles in the way. It's good if you don't want competition and guaranteed spot not smashed together

7:08pm on 1/27/26 by melodicwords

We really enjoyed the preparty and seats & sweets, but we're crowding-intolerant and I can't stand for long periods. DD isn't wild about fireworks but made it through from TT with desserts.

9:28pm on 1/27/26 by Ali Ababwa

One word- Prosecco :-)

12:41am by hodg

I wasn't sure it wld be worth the cost & we're not big dessert eaters. Had to do pre as no post party set up until day of for our week. But we loved it- enjoyed the dessert, cheese & fizz. Got a spot near back of grass w bushes to protect the view.

12:43am by hodg

@hodg, I have not seen prosecco on any of the reviews of dessert parties that I have been watching lately! You know I love bubbles.

8:37am by melcort10

This is the only way we will watch HEA. I will not be smooshed up into 100k plus people's armpits in the mash on main Street/ in the hub :) You can see the castle projections perfectly. We also stay near the back sidewalk/fence area

8:45am by cdlla

We weren't fans but don't eat dessert nor drink alcohol in the world. (I feel like this is a duh, of course it's not for you.) Also it helps with crowds during the show but it's still crowded getting to and from the viewing area.

8:50am by popupcamper

I'm with @cdlla. In fact, this is the only way I *have* watched HEA, other than on the resort TVs as I do every trip. :-)

9:05am by TumbleMonkeys

We can't decide between post party and seats and sweets. Family wants to sit but I can't tell how much view we sacrifice.

9:59am by melcort10

For me (and I definitely see why some pay as mentioned above) it's in no way worth it. Key reasons are; Opportunity cost - would else could we do for that money-signature meal normally. HEA cancelled you still have to pay. Poorish view.

10:05am by Stu007

I also think the desserts are a bit meh. Like those little dessert on cruise ships. Last 3 times for HEA we've rocked at the 11th hour literally 5 minutes and been asked to fill the centre area. Great views no crushing. Risky but ace!

10:07am by Stu007

Bottom half of the castle is definitely obstructed by trees if you do the seats. And there's the chance you get the roof obstructing the higher FW.

10:46am by cdlla

When we were at seats and sweets we were at the railing to the right side pretty far back and still had a great view. The castle looks very small in photos (because it actually IS small) but we could still see most projections and fireworks fill the sky.

11:08am by Ali Ababwa

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We will not/cannot stand in the hub for the 30+ minutes it takes to get in and out for fireworks, so it's the only good alternative for us, well worth the cost even if desserts are mediocre, POG mimosas are obligatory.

11:14am by Ali Ababwa

I too need to do the seats and treats. I could do the garden if I could stand against the fence, but I don't think that is an option? I cannot sit on the ground while waiting and standing in one place for long will not work.

37 min ago by PrincipalTinker

Very glad we did seats and treats on a rainy night. They moved all tables back from the railing so everyone stayed dry and still had a decent view.

37 min ago by sragne

Booked a throwaway LL for Frozen show at HS for 9:05am. Party of 3. Could 2 of us go there and "tap in" the 3 of us, while the 3rd person waits in line for Slinky Dog? We have 1 person using magic band and 2 people using Disney app for LLs.

9:35am by kxb186

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Keep your party together when entering any attraction queue.

11:16am by Ali Ababwa

I don't think two people can tap in for three at Frozen, either. I dont think you'll have a problem all tapping and leaving, though. And I agree that everyone should enter the Slinky line at the same time.

11:21am by TumbleMonkeys

Ok thanks everyone!

58 min ago by kxb186

5 days until a not too early flight, a Gear Fusion ride with a grocery stop, checking in at BWV and then off to DS for a late lunch. Good morning Liner friends! What will your first day look like on your next WDW vacation?

6:13am on 1/27/26 by TacMed

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Happy Tuesday, Liner Pals! First day will include shopping for a Disney mug at DS and enjoy lunch, then back to resort to check in. Finally an evening at the Boardwalk:) we love the entertainment and a drink while sitting by Crescent Lake!46, 151, & 323:)

6:24am on 1/27/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

69! Good morning! Land at MCO at 11, check into CBR and skyline for lunch at Cake Bake followed by soaking up the sun at the pool!

6:29am on 1/27/26 by Dis_stacey

54 until MCO arrival at 10, check in at VGF, and a day spent solo at F&G! 149 until dh and I take a train and a monorail from our Tokyo hotel to the Tokyo Disneyland Station and walk into the gorgeous Tokyo Disneyland Hotel!

8:02am on 1/27/26 by KLuck

78 until we check into POFQ for the first time, then take a bus to MK.

8:06am on 1/27/26 by popupcamper

58 days but unfortunately have to work on arrival day so hoping to get to AoA by midnight! Plans are up in the air for the following 2 days but Fand G are priority

8:09am on 1/27/26 by Gusgus5

53 and a leisurely walk around FW. Long ride so we will enjoy it!

8:14am on 1/27/26 by 58breezy

We're in the 20's! 25 days until UOR, 29 until we check in at AKL, before catching the bus to AK for lunch & a few rides, then hop over to MK for EEH

8:23am on 1/27/26 by Button

@popup, if my solo trip happens, I'll be at POFQ then, too! Day 79 for me.

8:23am on 1/27/26 by utang44

Good morning everyone!

8:24am on 1/27/26 by pod4christ

49 to an early arrival @MCO. Uber or Lyft to AKL Kidani. Lunch poolside. Then in the late afternoon the cultural tour someone here posted that ends with a Sanaa tasting. Probably an early dinner there. This is a resort only trip for us so relaxing is key.

8:30am on 1/27/26 by evamarie320

Good morning! 272!

8:36am on 1/27/26 by goofygrandpa

54 and 122! We have a long drive, so first day will be exploring SSR since it's our 1st time there and maybe a walk to DS!

8:37am on 1/27/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

Oh @utang, we should get beignets! Does that mean you'll come to Olivia's too?!

9:00am on 1/27/26 by popupcamper

It does, @popup! Fingers crossed for @utang. Ever since she loaded her car trunk with empty suitcases and sent me a pic to see if I could rent that model for my Yellowstone road trip, I've been wanting to thank her in person! It's been years!

9:08am on 1/27/26 by Jennyhirsch

18. Today is DP birthday which for DD has been the last milestone before holiday so her excitment levels are about to ramp up even more! We won't get to POFQ till about 6pm so some dinner and an explore before bed.

9:10am on 1/27/26 by Cuwins

Yep, @popup. My trip name for April is Operation: Meet the Liners!

9:15am on 1/27/26 by utang44

You are still the one, that makes me shout. Still the one, that I dream about. We're still having fun, and you're still the ONE!

9:20am on 1/27/26 by MOJoe

2 days, AM will be helping check student bags for non TSA approved items, then afternoon bus ride to DFW with 135 HS band students, flight to MCO, bus ride to POP and then helping my 8 students get settled in their room. Lights out around midnight!

9:59am on 1/27/26 by erinfarquhar

107, 129, 291. Relax at WL is on the agenda for our first day, GP, pool, territory lounge.

10:04am on 1/27/26 by cdlla

149. A new decade!

10:38am on 1/27/26 by hookiegood

124 to an 11:00 landing at John Wayne airport for a 9 day stay at the villas of Disneyland hotel. First day we will spend settling in and going to downtown Disney. We have park tickets for 6 days so this trip will be slow and easy. Only 2nd time at DLR.

10:50am on 1/27/26 by twinmom2002

I'm at MK. So far my longest wait was for the Express Monorail, in freezing wind. Now having a Cosmic Ray kids burger with a castle view. I now own my 1st Mickey ski hat!

12:03pm on 1/27/26 by snowdiz

86 to UOR, 96 to wdw, then Wish. Starting to feel exciting now!

12:21pm on 1/27/26 by hodg

49, a new decade! Good morning!! My first day will be an early flight, a Lyft ride to Yacht Club, and a relaxing wvenjng strolling around the World Showcase enjoying F&G followed by a late dinner at Flying Fish.

12:27pm on 1/27/26 by njhyndman

75! Getting into MCO around 5pm and taking an Uber to the Poly. Our first time staying there! Planning for dinner at Kona Cafe and then watch the MK fireworks from the Poly beach.

12:38pm on 1/27/26 by Emily209

117 until my next mom/son trip with DS16. First day of the trip will include being welcomed home at CCV & lunch at GP. Not decided yet whether we will go to EP for the evening or do a combo of CCV pool and visit to TotWL.

12:43pm on 1/27/26 by JoeyPotter98

124 days until my first solo trip. I will grab my rental and stop for groceries on my way to Riviera. I plan on hopping to EP to see the new Soarin and enjoy F&G.

1:36pm on 1/27/26 by PrincipalTinker

109 days until a VERY early flight, checking into Kidani, then hopping around on all modes of Disney transportation, lunch at Riviera then dinner at either Boma or Raglan Road

2:42pm on 1/27/26 by cobia

201 to OKW and then on to a WP

3:06pm on 1/27/26 by wdwdoll

Loving the testing cases in the car idea! We needed that for Crete- thought I'd got a big enough car but ds18 & grandparents ended up with a case on their knees in back seat for a 40 min drive.

3:15pm on 1/27/26 by hodg

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Afternoon, cool kids!!! Skipping 2026, so around 600ish. First day, will be mostly likely mono-loop and dinner at GFC after Senses for DD19 (21 then) and I and pool for DH and DS16 (18 then).

3:33pm on 1/27/26 by jbreen25

We land tomorrow at 9:20pm! Bummed we don't have an earlier flight but excited to wake up in the magic on Thursday! College visit Thursday for twin DS then four days of parks after! I'm excited!

6:40pm on 1/27/26 by katienowaity

116. Grad trip with DD18. Not sure first day plans yet. Stalking SW to get morning or early afternoon flight and spend fewer points! Fingers crossed!!

10:33am by rickelwoman

4 days until a walk down Main St. USA, traveling thru Space, a visit to the Frontier(land), head to the Bayou, then to hang out with a crew of pirates at the Beak & Barrel. Good morning Liner friends! How many days until you get back to the magic?

6:17am by TacMed

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1 more day!! Won't be in the World until late tomorrow night, then in the parks on Friday :)

9:33am by erinfarquhar

53 til BLT. Good morning @Tac & Liner friends everywhere!

9:43am by DumbosPal

48. Good morning Liners!

10:30am by njhyndman

Just upgraded my 48 hour SW seats to front. Not a lot of competition for these free CC seats. This was a good start for my SW experience.

3:16pm on 1/27/26 by JackOfAll

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Nice! I have calender reminders set for my solo trip in March, hoping to move up

3:18pm on 1/27/26 by KLuck

Each flight dropped 48 hours before airport time separately.

3:21pm on 1/27/26 by JackOfAll

Was that your free seat at 48 hours?

3:28pm on 1/27/26 by Gusgus5

Lots of new things with sw to get used to.

4:48pm on 1/27/26 by matterhorn55

I has row5 and 6 back for my Premier card. at 48 hours I can move up to the new "more leg room" seats up front. The flights home were separate in dropping seats.

5:11pm on 1/27/26 by JackOfAll

So I had seats in row 8. Now I am in row 4.

5:12pm on 1/27/26 by JackOfAll

So if you have a connecting flight you have to log in at 48 hours for each leg to get seats??

6:13pm on 1/27/26 by JenniferB1975

@jackofall did you have to pay for that upgrade? I thought I had to choose standard seats.

6:58pm on 1/27/26 by katienowaity

I am open to hearing everyone's process for the seats at 48 hour mark. Will have to snag them for fam in Feb

7:35pm on 1/27/26 by Gusgus5

Gonna ask @Jennifers question again cuz I wanna know too... if you have a connecting flight you have to log in at 48 hours for each leg to get seats??

8:00pm on 1/27/26 by MarioMom

My biggest concern is overhead bin space and boarding group.

8:01pm on 1/27/26 by MarioMom

Apologies for the dumb question, but is this if you have the basic level of seat where you don't choose a seat when purchasing? The free for all sounds kinda alarming to a Delta girl!

8:07pm on 1/27/26 by utang44

@katie Jack has the Priority card (as do I) which gives free seat choice at booking and then free upgrade to the best seats (sorry, can't remember what they are called rn) at 48 hours before departure. Each level of SW cc gives different types of benefit

8:24pm on 1/27/26 by KLuck

I have the Plus card and I can choose a standard seat at 48 hrs if I have booked a Basic fare. Since I want to choose my seat at booking, I need to buy a Choice fare anyway so my cc benefit is a moot point. I just got it for the 100k pt bonus.

9:16pm on 1/27/26 by pkitt

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Oh gotcha. I just have the plus card but was still able to get us five seats together at 48 hours prior to flight. I was pleasantly surprised!

9:28pm on 1/27/26 by katienowaity

I do believe you have to select seats on both legs separately at each 48 hour mark. Which is silly. I also learned today that if you upgrade to an extra legroom seat at 48 hours, that seat includes a premium drink? Interesting!

10:01pm on 1/27/26 by JJT (staff)

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