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Trying to strategize quickest way to buy the MNSSHP ears and not lose ride time! Will party merch only be in the Emporium (with I'm assuming a super long line at 4p), or are there any other stores that sell the party exclusive merch such as the ears?

11:59pm on 8/7/26 by daisylover78

Could try the store opposite Tomorrowland Speedway.

2:45am by tiggertypooh

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

1:23pm on 8/4/26 by Totsypooh

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Yay Vero!

1:38pm on 8/4/26 by KLuck

Have a great trip!

1:59pm on 8/4/26 by WendyMarie

Please send a VB report! Have fun!

2:35pm on 8/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

Fun!

3:10pm on 8/4/26 by yetisafari

Fun! My friend is at Vero now and it seems so lovely.

4:08pm on 8/4/26 by AreWeThereYeti

Wow! Such a late summer. We go back to school next week here.

4:31pm on 8/4/26 by popupcamper

Have a wonderful time! That sounds so lovely. Love Vero!

4:33pm on 8/4/26 by Lindsey740

Have a great time! I look forward to all of your reviews and reports every time you go.

4:36pm on 8/4/26 by youcanfly

Have a magical trip! Can't wait to hear how it's going:)

4:41pm on 8/4/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

Have a great time! Love following along!

4:50pm on 8/4/26 by act72

You peaked my interest with sea turtles! Have fun!

6:44pm on 8/4/26 by 4wvufans

School ended in very late june for us bec of snow days! Its only midsummer. School doesnt start till sept 10th!

6:57pm on 8/4/26 by Totsypooh

vero beach actually has a bunch of naturalists on staff - they work with the local conservancy to monitor nests - last year we got to join them on an early morning beach walk and did a turtle nest inventory. Counted eggshells and unfortunately the babies

6:59pm on 8/4/26 by Totsypooh

That didnt make it. So many tracks of mommy turtles coming up to lay eggs

6:59pm on 8/4/26 by Totsypooh

Have a great time @Totsy. We go back to school Aug 19 here.

7:14pm on 8/4/26 by cdlla

Have so much fun, @totsy! I'll text you if I see something I need you to buy for me. ;-)

7:23pm on 8/4/26 by utang44

Love Vero. Have a grand time!!

9:04pm on 8/4/26 by allanmayo

Anytime @utang44!

10:22pm on 8/4/26 by Totsypooh

Ugh. Saw the other thread on what to pack and just realized i forgot the Charmin. ;p

8:15am on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

Have an amazing trip @Totsy!

8:40am on 8/5/26 by TacMed

Isnt it a comfort that no matter where in the world you go, a Mcdonalds french fry tastes exactly the same! And why are Mcflurrys no longer whizzed? My kids know its Disney time when we start to have fast food they rarely get during normal life :p

11:45am on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

(its not restricted, it just never occurs to us to get it)

11:45am on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

DD16: What is a Bojangle? Oh look! Wawa! Are we stopping? Can i go inside?

11:53am on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

Eating our way down the east coast. Waffle House! Buccees jerky and slushies! Wileys Championship BBQ! First Publix sighting!

7:28pm on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

@Totsypooh. I have never even thought of going there , but I love you can join them with the turtle nest research. Wish all the babies could live!

7:50pm on 8/5/26 by 4wvufans

Yes. Its crazy when you think about their odds. Only 1/1000 make it to adulthood. Last year we found a lone straggler baby make it to the water in cape canaveral. Cheered when it made it. My kids were IN LOVE. Hoping to see more this year!

7:57pm on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

The journey is the adventure! We love these type of road trip moments, conversations, habits and adventures. Thanks for taking us along. (Pro tip: Bojangles' Cajun Chicken Biscuit is not just for breakfast- it's available all day.)

8:16pm on 8/5/26 by gmcc

How fun! We did a guided kayak tour with a naturalist at Vero. It was amazing. So many birds and also a manatee! And yay to fun road trip food! Check out some of the fun dips at Publix in the deli. Street corn is one of my fave.

7:28am on 8/6/26 by jenc45

Publix is first on the list today! Apparently our hotel is across from one! They love the popcorn chicken. (Yes, the airfryer is ready!)

7:40am on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

One amazing part about the non-park adjacent DVCs is how much they pour into their educational and recreation programs - we have really maxed out these fun extras in the past!

7:42am on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

Popcorn chicken is on BOGO this week, I think!

8:22am on 8/6/26 by utang44

@totsy, you inspired me to get an air fryer for traveling with all your trips! Can't wait to try mine out on our September trip!

8:31am on 8/6/26 by youcanfly

Free orange juice at the welcome center! Publix Popcorn chicken buy1 get1!!! Lots of rain and a humid afternoon. What a wonderful Florida welcome! :)

5:06pm on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

My kids got 6 boxes of popcorn chicken. One was empty by the time i paid for the groceries. They were THRILLED.

5:07pm on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

Oh and the things i got for the airfryer: aside from the popcorn chicken - bagels, waffles, steak skewers, fajitas, burritos.

5:09pm on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

OMG you guys were not kidding. the publix glazed croissants are amazing. Dare I say better than Krispy Kreme!?!

5:45pm on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

Totally better than Krispy Kreme, if fresh! And may I recommend the sweet and spicy boneless chicken bites that are next to the popcorn chicken containers? There's no going back for me, now that I've tried them.

6:05pm on 8/6/26 by Jennyhirsch

It was a totally fresh mini croissant. Fabulous. Delish.

7:53pm on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

Psa : the have the MK cheeseburger springrolls here!

11:14pm on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

Did you say cheeseburger spring rolls? At Publix? That's a game changer!

6:42am on 8/7/26 by scroogemcduck

I think she means they're at Vero Beach.

7:36am on 8/7/26 by utang44

We saw a baby turtle!!!!!! A little straggler one. Trip made. We can go home now. And yes the spring rolls at vero :p

7:56am on 8/7/26 by Totsypooh

That would make my trip too! Love tiny turtles

9:20am on 8/7/26 by AreWeThereYeti

Tiny turtles for the win!

10:38am on 8/7/26 by njhyndman

Great reminder that I haven't had Turtle Soup in FOREVER!

11:38am on 8/7/26 by Fatty McButterpants

https://youtu.be/CMNry4PE93Y?si=yaFix8fq5kPXzEMh

12:16pm on 8/7/26 by popupcamper

The restaurant onsite is really nice to have. Reasonable prices, excellent preparation and super nice servers. Ventured out to get the girls new swimwear and bought a $15 bucket of georgia peaches from two kids on the roadside

3:46pm on 8/7/26 by Totsypooh

OMG dont even talk about turtle soup to my kids. These little turtle babies have them all emotional. They want to save all of them. They showed us a bunch of unhatched ones this morning. It made DD16 so sad.

4:15pm on 8/7/26 by Totsypooh

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We saw three more babies during sunset walk! It was truly magical. Core family memories made for sure. We also spent the day doing puzzles and enjoying the resort. And just came back from the campfire singalong where they gave out smores. Love it here.

9:21pm on 8/7/26 by Totsypooh

@totsy, did you get 7 months at Vero beach in the summer or do you own there?

10:27pm on 8/7/26 by popupcamper

Glad it has been such a good trip. Makes me a bit sad that we just sold our Vero points.

1:10am by Beautiesandtheb

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

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 on 8/4/26 by mickeyforlife

Extra Evening Hours for deluxe resorts

1:37pm on 8/4/26 by burfe1501

How was the brunch at Ale and Compass ? Curious about the change since they got rid of the buffet add on and if you ordered any of the items as sides.

4:09pm on 8/4/26 by tl5

I was disappointed to see the buffet was gone. I got the crabcakes and thought they were OK. DD 19 had the pancakes and enjoyed them. DD 21 had the steak and eggs. She liked the hash they made with her choice at scrambled eggs, but...

11:15pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

... mistake was quite fatty with a significant streak of grizzle. DW had the stuffed French toast and said it was excellent. One of my eggs fell on the floor on the way to the table, and it took a long time for a replacement to arrive.

11:16pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

... I had to ask for it, and by the time it did arrive, the crabcake to go under it was cold. Allen Compass is probably a one and done for us.

11:17pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

Ale and Compass.

11:17pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

We then went to the Atlantic dance hall for a DVC character meeting, which turned out to be a DJ hosted dance event. It was probably the highlight of the day. From there, we got DVC suites at Epcot and then Riviera.

11:18pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

These included chocolate covered Keylime pie, which was fantastic. We ended with some shopping on the monorail loop, made it back to the buses before the rain, but during intense lightning. Back to the resort with a bit of drizzle.

11:19pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

DD 21 and I hustled back to DHS for a last-minute Muppet roller coaster, then back home. DD 19 was feeling poorly with her diabetes so she stayed back with DW. Another example of why DAS was such a nice perk for her.

11:21pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

Her disability made her miss out on some fun tonight, and having the DAS during the days was a way to make up for some of the time lost due to life's unfairness.

11:22pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

Off to bed tonight. We will see what tomorrow brings. Hopefully EEH at MK is more successful than Monday night's at Epcot.

11:23pm on 8/4/26 by goofygardiner

Was it still raining when you went to DHS for the quick RnRC? We missed our LL for slinky last night because of the thunder and lightning, not sure if it ever reopened. On the plus side we got our DD 11 to conquer her fears and ride RNRC! She loved it

9:07am on 8/5/26 by theotrot

It was still sprinkling when we got there, and when we left. We were in the outside portion of the line for about 10 minutes, but easily stayed dry under our umbrellas.

9:53am on 8/5/26 by goofygardiner

We were up early for DHS rope drop. We made good time, except I forgot to change our park reservations. That slowed us down a few minutes. Two of us still made it to the third switch back for R&R C while the other two went to slinky.

9:55am on 8/5/26 by goofygardiner

Once the line started moving, we move quickly and were probably in the third pre-show, and quickly on the roller coaster. Slinky was delayed, though, so they called an audible and broke plates instead. a quick meet of Olaf for DD 19.

9:57am on 8/5/26 by goofygardiner

DD 21 made it to TOT just before the 9 o'clock rush, and we quickly "dropped in" with a great sequence of up and full drops down. One carrot cake cookie later, and we are off to the Riviera to fill drink cups and grab a bus to Animal Kingdom.

9:58am on 8/5/26 by goofygardiner

For anyone interested in the cookie dough ice cream brownie at Animal Kingdom, apparently they only start selling them at the discovery island treats stand after 2:00 PM. Before that you have to go to the ice cream location on the way to Africa.

12:37pm on 8/5/26 by goofygardiner

This is a "must-do" for DD17 - what is the name of ice cream location on way to Africa. Terra Treats?

1:20pm on 8/5/26 by SplitStayfortheWin

Yes, I believe so. A snack cart between the two stores in discovery Island consistently has a much shorter line, though.

1:46pm on 8/5/26 by goofygardiner

Yep, it's Terra Treats.

1:50pm on 8/5/26 by utang44

I lined up at Terra treats at 10.15 yesterday and I was first in line. 5 minutes later the line was over the bridge.

1:50pm on 8/5/26 by shopaholicjane

Sitting on our patio, watching the lightning storm, we had an interesting revelation last night. We got up early and rope dropped DHS this involved waiting for a half hour or so outside the park, then another 30 minutes'ish for RNRC.

8:38am on 8/6/26 by goofygardiner

We were then able to ride TOT with very little wait. The second ride definitely seems to be the key advantage of rope dropping. Today, however, we had planned to rope drop GOTG. There wasn't anything else we wanted to ride at Epcot, though.

8:39am on 8/6/26 by goofygardiner

It occurred to us, but the overall amount of time waiting in line for GOTG would be similar to just going there mid morning. The difference is that arriving in line mid morning is simply arriving in line. Rope dropping requires jostling for position.

8:40am on 8/6/26 by goofygardiner

I hate that fight for position, so we decided to just sleep in this morning.

8:41am on 8/6/26 by goofygardiner

After a crazy day of riding freezing cold buses, soaking wet, the rain appears to finally be stopping at 9:15 PM. DD 21 and I are on a bus to MK. She just grabbed a beak and barrel reservation for 10:50 PM.

9:16pm on 8/6/26 by goofygardiner

Sorry to hear about all the rain @goofy. My weather alerts have been going crazy the last few days for the WDW area. The buses being so cold does not help either. :( Glad to hear about B&B tonight. Have a couple of drinks and enjoy, matey!

9:36pm on 8/6/26 by missWishes

If rain on our last full day is my biggest complaint, all is well on life. DD21 and I had fun at MK. I will definitely go back to B&B when I feel less rushed for time. Tomorrow is go home day, and we must pack in the morning.

12:42am on 8/7/26 by goofygardiner

Goodnight all.

12:43am on 8/7/26 by goofygardiner

Thanks for taking us along on your trip.

1:02am on 8/7/26 by Beautiesandtheb

Goodnight Moon.

7:31am on 8/7/26 by Fatty McButterpants

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The Mears was 1/2 hour late, but we always ask to come earlier than needed. Slightly delayed flight, but no complaints. We have been seated together, and that's really all that matters. See you next time, Mickey.

3:58pm on 8/7/26 by goofygardiner

Thanks for taking us along @goofy!!

8:59pm on 8/7/26 by jbreen25

Safely home. Now I just have to have one of you vurtually take me along with you on a trip in the near future. Who's going next?

12:33am by goofygardiner

I have left my note in page 71 of the Bible. Hopefully, someday one of you will find it.

12:55pm on 8/7/26 by goofygardiner

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Awe, love it! I still wonder if anyone ever 'found' the ones I left.

8:39pm on 8/7/26 by jbreen25

I just checked our room and don't see a note. Tell me more- what do people write on these notes?

11:52pm on 8/7/26 by tl5

I just wrote a quick hello and wished the next person a happy vacation. I put my username, and my daughters' usernames, and said to come here to let us know the note had been found. I know in the past, some people have added five dollars to buy a treat.

12:22am by goofygardiner

Beverage coolers - just saw someone cracked the Cooler Code, SFL:

4:10pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

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Press and hold the function button for 2-3 seconds - the interior light should flash. 1 flash = 54F/12C 3 flashes = 45F/7C 5 flashes = 39F/4C Press the function button to cycle through the temperature settings.

4:11pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

After a period (12-24 hours?) the red LED will illuminate and the cooler will stop cooling. Press the function button to reset the red LED and the cooler will return to your chosen temperature.

4:11pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Sfl

5:12pm on 6/1/26 by kateschmidt

What is this and translate to English please. (Yes 4 real)

5:17pm on 6/1/26 by TheREALniter

If you have a resort room with a beverage cooler that you want to be COLDER, you could try this sequence.

5:26pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thx @Ali! SFL!

5:54pm on 6/1/26 by DestinyCalled

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5:56pm on 6/1/26 by gopackgo

Thank you! Any tips for the room's A/C?

5:57pm on 6/1/26 by supergirl1998

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6:02pm on 6/1/26 by Wahoo1976

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6:07pm on 6/1/26 by sunshinedaydream

@super The thermostats seem to be several different types so the instructions vary. I think you can take a picture of it and then Google image search the model for reset instructions.

6:25pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Sfl! Thank you!!

6:53pm on 6/1/26 by tlrg4488

SFL

7:07pm on 6/1/26 by Micromouse1

I like this but don't like stop cooling if I'm out of room for 9 hrs

7:25pm on 6/1/26 by Magicalday2011

Nice!

8:25pm on 6/1/26 by JJT (staff)

Thank you. I am the ice bucket full of ice in the "cooler" kind of gal in order to keep my yogurt or whatever cold enough. Yes I put it in the ice bucket 1st.

9:16pm on 6/1/26 by T-I-double-gah-errr

Any chance this will work on dcl cruise ship staterooms as well?!

10:01pm on 6/1/26 by jesterb

Who knows!? I can try it in July.

10:04pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I need to add that I have no personal knowledge of the accuracy of this, but i can try it in 3 weeks at POR.

10:05pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I hate the beverage coolers. Thank you for this

10:11pm on 6/1/26 by ljmcg

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10:20pm on 6/1/26 by mrssmh

Has POR changed to beverage coolers? When we were at POR at the end of April, our room had a traditional mini refrigerator with a manual dial on the back of the unit for setting the temperature.

10:41pm on 6/1/26 by Dell795

I think they are possibly switching with the refurb?

10:49pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Great info!

1:41am on 6/2/26 by amyscherz

Thanks for sharing!!

2:25am on 6/2/26 by sunshinedaisies

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2:35am on 6/2/26 by beeptp

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5:12am on 6/2/26 by Jewra

Sfl thanks!

5:25am on 6/2/26 by catherine.p.ahern

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9:38am on 6/2/26 by wdwdoll

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10:54am on 6/2/26 by Ruthie2780

Saving! Thank you!

11:51am on 6/2/26 by Tinkerminnie

Smart! Sfl

2:04pm on 6/2/26 by 56arlene

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2:20pm on 6/2/26 by WildernessPixie

Amazing!

2:24pm on 6/2/26 by dreamygrl143

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3:38pm on 6/2/26 by R2D2family

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4:01pm on 6/2/26 by tiff4fit

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4:08pm on 6/2/26 by diannaa

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4:33pm on 6/2/26 by ccc298

Thank you!

6:56pm on 6/2/26 by jlyn

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10:56pm on 6/2/26 by undone73

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1:52am on 6/3/26 by meggie228

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9:37am on 6/3/26 by sivako4750

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9:37am on 6/3/26 by dianabonn

Save for August heat

11:00am on 6/3/26 by RDryan

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11:13am on 6/3/26 by williamsle

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1:02pm on 6/3/26 by kmakanui

Thank you!!

2:28pm on 6/3/26 by gizmolmc

Thank you! Sfl

3:04pm on 6/3/26 by TeacherGrandma

Awesome info! TY!

4:47pm on 6/3/26 by littlelucylulu

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4:51pm on 6/3/26 by QueenElinor

Can anyone THERE now confirm that this works?

5:27pm on 6/3/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thanx!

8:51pm on 6/4/26 by hangthecode

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9:23pm on 6/4/26 by tdwilliams

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11:13pm on 6/4/26 by crushinonlen

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2:42am on 6/5/26 by CVC

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5:31am on 6/5/26 by ExtraTerrorestrial

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12:54pm on 6/5/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

Here now. Where is this function button - not seeing it anywhere

4:41pm on 6/6/26 by tl5

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5:20pm on 6/6/26 by herri

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6:37pm on 6/6/26 by kfreeman

In Walt Disney World resort rooms, the temperature function button is typically a small black or grey button located inside the cooler, either along the bottom front lip or on the interior ceiling.

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

How to Adjust and Reset the Temperature Locate the Function Button: Open the cooler door and look at the bottom frame near the front or the upper interior ceiling.

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Adjust the Temperature: Press and hold the function button for 2-3 seconds until the interior light flashes.Set the Degree: Press the function button repeatedly to cycle through the cooling modes:1 flash: ~54? F3 flashes: ~45? F5 flashes: ~39? F

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Resetting a Red Light: If the cooler stops cooling and illuminates a red LED, press the function button once to clear the error and return the cooler to your previous temperature setting

9:31pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Those instructions are accurate for specific digital Danby and IDW electronic beverage coolers found in several refurbished Walt Disney World resort rooms (such as the rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Resorts)

9:35pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Many Disney resorts-including Disney's Coronado Springs Resort-utilize an older or alternative beverage cooler that does not have a flashing function button. Where to look: Open the door and check the bottom-left interior corner or the upper back wall.

9:37pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

How to reset/adjust: Look for a physical rotating dial numbered 1 through 5, or Min to Max. Turn it clockwise toward "Max" to force the compressor to lower the temperature.

9:37pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

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4:43am on 6/7/26 by mma.bla@gmail.com

Sfl thank you

6:17am on 6/7/26 by absolutecinema

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6:30am on 6/7/26 by Gunzbabe

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6:58am on 6/7/26 by Daisy de la Cruz

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7:53am on 6/7/26 by madamelynn

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5:11am on 6/8/26 by hessj44

Thank you!

12:52pm on 6/8/26 by JillyBelle

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12:58pm on 6/8/26 by RigbyC

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2:58pm on 6/8/26 by MrsBobParr

I'm so sorry but I couldn't find this at all - I was at the contemporary resort and checked out now. Perhaps if the refrigerator was located a little higher would have been easier to search for it.I'm sure next time I'll see it and it will be obvious.

3:06pm on 6/8/26 by tl5

Sfl. I hate hate hate the beverage coolers!

4:02pm on 6/8/26 by ljmcg

WDW list of resorts with beverage coolers and referigerators: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/refrigerators/

4:07pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

There seem to be a variety of beverage cooler models in place: Standard rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort feature built-in beverage coolers (typically compact Magic Chef or Danby units) rather than traditional mini-fridges. They cool down to about 41?

4:08pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

"Disney installs these Magic Chef and Danby units deep inside custom cabinetry. This placement completely blocks access to the cooling controls."

4:10pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

What I'd suggest is trying to determine the manufacturer name and then querying AI "how to reset lowest temperature of (brand name) beverage cooler at WDW"

4:13pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

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12:06am on 6/9/26 by Dallas_Minnie

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12:27pm on 6/9/26 by cobia

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2:09pm on 6/9/26 by ThreeBuddies

Disney if you're listening ... we know you are...82 replies to a minor post regarding crappy coolers should tell you alot!

4:06pm on 6/9/26 by Magicalday2011

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4:28pm on 6/9/26 by quad

My beverage cooler at the Poly right now has ice on the back coils.

6:16pm on 6/9/26 by JenniferB1975

Beverage coolers require about 1/4 to 1/3 the electricity and less maintenance than refrigerators. Probably wasn't a difficult decision to switch over.

6:18pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thank you

6:44pm on 6/9/26 by lynkaz

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8:31pm on 6/9/26 by Sorcerers_Apprentice

Here now in PolyTower duo studio and this hack works! Thank goodness since we always get yogurt n half n half! I reset once a day and food is cold. Never had "cooler" before. Without this hack I'd be complaining downstairs lol. Thanks Ali

8:35pm on 6/9/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

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8:46pm on 6/9/26 by Muffins_Mom

Glad to hear! Do you know what brand beverage cooler is at Poly? Do we need a spreadsheet for the different BC makes and models spread across the WDW resorts?

10:12pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

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8:54am on 6/10/26 by awvy

Poly tower duo studio has "Dometic" cooler

9:18am on 6/11/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

"To adjust the temperature on the Dometic beverage cooler in your room at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, locate the internal control dial. It is typically positioned on the inside bottom left or right wall of the unit. Turn the dial clockwise"

10:32am on 6/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

For Dial Models: Look for a notched dial inside the cooler. Rotate it clockwise to increase the cooling power.

10:33am on 6/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

For Digital/Button Models: Locate the control panel near the door or inside the unit. Press the "SET" button once, then use the " " and "-" buttons to set your desired cooling temperature. Your selection will flash for a few seconds and save.

10:33am on 6/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

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4:52pm on 8/4/26 by hangthecode

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6:47pm on 8/4/26 by DisneyFun50

Saving as they are never cold enough!

6:54pm on 8/4/26 by Bootsie13

Interesting

6:55pm on 8/4/26 by lancebanyon

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8:05pm on 8/4/26 by TiggersFriend

Can't wait to test this out.

9:34pm on 8/4/26 by yetisafari

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9:49pm on 8/4/26 by dfl1972

@Ali did you test this when you were at Poly last week?

5:51pm on 8/5/26 by Magicalday2011

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9:43pm on 8/5/26 by boardwalkbum

Sorry I did not test this at Poly! We were only there 2 nights and did not spend much time in the room.

10:18pm on 8/5/26 by Ali Ababwa

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11:32pm on 8/5/26 by matterhorn55

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6:13am on 8/6/26 by bellesmama

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6:24am on 8/6/26 by CVC

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7:31am on 8/6/26 by MCU3000

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10:15am on 8/6/26 by cpowers

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8:28pm on 8/6/26 by Eeyore11

Definitely saving!!!

8:32pm on 8/6/26 by jbreen25

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9:12pm on 8/6/26 by shell83

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10:04pm on 8/6/26 by dreamygrl143

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10:21pm on 8/6/26 by annie70

Saving for Poly Tower Duo in Sept. Thank you!!

9:51pm on 8/7/26 by maryvh

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10:43pm on 8/7/26 by mikimcc

ABSOLUTE nightmare flying out of Boston today. Trying to get to Vancouver via Ottawa and our flight has been delayed 6 times. No flights tomorrow out of Boston with Porter Airline so where at a loss if our flight gets cancelled tonight. Cruise on Sunday.

7:15pm on 8/7/26 by allanmayo

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Ugh, thanks for the reminder to book extra days on either end of our January DCL cruise! Good luck!

7:31pm on 8/7/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thanks all. Looks like we'll make Ottawa and scheduled to fly out to Vancouver at 7:00 am weather permitting. Yes, yes, yes. Allow 2 days to get to cruise destination, especially international.

9:32pm on 8/7/26 by allanmayo

My niece is stuck in Boston right now. No Jet Blue flights to Nashville till Sunday. Hotel rooms are expensive and extremely limited

10:01pm on 8/7/26 by MOJoe

I can't find the thread but a few days ago someone was lamenting that no DVC rooms (maybe it was studios) were available on 1/17. Right now GF resort studio preferred is available. I whoever asked about it is reading lines now go for it.

9:47pm on 8/7/26 by boardwalkbum

How many of you use Owners Locker? I just spent all day purchasing, categorizing, and packing everything I could think of that I use in WDW other than clothes and MBs. This is going to revolutionize my future trips. Pretty excited. What say you?

9:39pm on 8/5/26 by boardwalkbum

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I like the service a lot but costwise it didnt make sense after the initial promo ended. I did keep the blue box though!

9:47pm on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

Anytime there is a mutual storage location, I worry about critters. I know it's probably not a real issue, but it still makes me nervous.

10:17pm on 8/5/26 by goofygardiner

10:55pm on 8/5/26 by Scotttembo

Hi @Scottembo. Welcome to chat

5:14am on 8/6/26 by burfe1501

I've looked at it many times but I drive and can still carry all my stuff with me so I decided against it for now.

5:50am on 8/6/26 by youcanfly

We go to other Disney places often enough (Platinum Castaway after next trip, Disneyland this winter break, and Hilton Head DVC owners) that I'm not willing to be away from the Disney paraphernalia just to keep it at WDW!

7:37am on 8/6/26 by jolavi

I looove mine. Keep full sized toiletries, minnie ears, extra shoes, rain jacket, disney hats, etc. in mine. Makes it possible for me to fly with only a carryon.

7:39am on 8/6/26 by baemax

I just got one last trip and am very excited to have it next one. I like being prepared and having all the things. Not having to pack so much will be great!

7:58am on 8/6/26 by popupcamper

I was very happy we had ours when my suitcase stayed in Dallas and arrived 2 days after us last trip.

9:06am on 8/6/26 by LandDownUnder

I'm DVC and the discount is good. When I signed up I read that DVC gets a "special" blue container. What??? Oh heck no!!! I called them and told them I want the purple locker. Much cooler; at least to this Prince fan.

3:03pm on 8/6/26 by boardwalkbum

I love mine too. There is a lot of stuff I only need for Disney and having the locker kets me easily fly carryon only ... (I am not a light packer usually LOL ) I keep some full sized toiletries ponchos a Brita filter cooling fan and misc other stuff

3:09pm on 8/6/26 by VikeQueen

@board I didn't realize I was getting a special blue box or I definitely would have e kept the purple one too. Now I want to switch LOL

3:10pm on 8/6/26 by VikeQueen

Wait, I'm DVC and my box is purple. Hmmmm....am I not getting a discount?

3:27pm on 8/6/26 by popupcamper

If you book it thru the link on the DVC site the first year is deeply discounted.

5:04pm on 8/6/26 by Totsypooh

D'oh!

6:08pm on 8/6/26 by popupcamper

I keep thinking about this. Full size bathroom products, my extra make up, good TP, chargers, swimsuits and coverups, extra tanks and capris, it would be great not to pack the stuff I just bring to WDW.

7:00pm on 8/6/26 by cdlla

Ears, popcorn buckets, sun grubbies umbrella, ponchos, park bag(s).... Maybe I really do need to look into one of these, lol

7:03pm on 8/6/26 by cdlla

It definitely fits a lot and so fun when it arrives. But its about $11 a month for one delivery a year and then $30 for each delivery after on the middle plan. And i could buy most of the things in it new for $150 a year

8:10am on 8/7/26 by Totsypooh

Yeah @totsy but this way @jenny won't have to bring me good toilet paper when I forget my own. I'll always have it waiting!

11:01am on 8/7/26 by popupcamper

Good toilet paper is indeed important. I would always bring you good toilet paper, @popup.

11:44am on 8/7/26 by Jennyhirsch

Now I feel like I need to stuff Toilet paper in my already full locker LOL

11:52am on 8/7/26 by VikeQueen

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You're a great friend @Jenny!

12:11pm on 8/7/26 by popupcamper

With the cost of carry on bags and checked bags across the airlines now, I could see this being more worthwhile!

12:34pm on 8/7/26 by LaurenInWonderland

I spent about $300 on everything I'm gonna stuff in my PURPLE locker so I'm kinda committed to this thing. I'll admit I didn't think of good TP; hoping I still have room.

9:41pm on 8/7/26 by boardwalkbum

We just bought a new red pickup truck and sadly my anti-Disney DD has vetoed MATER vanity plates. *sob*

8:17pm on 8/5/26 by Ali Ababwa

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My car looks just like Sally (only red) so I HAD to get the eyes sun shade.

5:52pm on 8/7/26 by moondance07

If you can find a mater plate, take it.

8:36pm on 8/7/26 by JackOfAll

Just got my personalized MUPP3TS plate :) Get the Mater !

9:39pm on 8/7/26 by bzdisney14

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbwswz2MU1M/?igsh=MW5vdGxrdm5kajhjcg== I missed the memo animation courtyard is back its been a minute since I been to HS

9:38pm on 8/7/26 by TheREALniter

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