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202 days. Good morning Liner friends! It's the start of a new week and we're all another day closer. :)

5:12am by TacMed

26 and 117. Good morning everyone

41 min ago by youcanfly

Good morning liners! 13

28 min ago by PrincipalTinker

Happy Monday, Liner Pals! 11 days until Summer Break:) 40, 123 & 213:) Have a magical week!

1 min ago by IMarriedMyEllie

DD7 is 48 inches. She hasn't been on a "real" rollercoaster yet. She's been on SDD and loved it though. Didn't love TOT. What are your thoughts/experiences with that age and FOP, Everest, Tron, RNR, etc. we haven't told her or DS4 about the trip yet

10:20pm on 5/17/26 by tlrg4488

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She loves 7DMT and BTMRR. She tried space two years ago and didn't love the dark but that was at DL. She doesn't wanna go on space at WDW because "she has to sit alone". I'm thinking Everest might a good next step? Because it doesn't go upside down.

11:02pm on 5/17/26 by tlrg4488

Yah she might not like GOTG and RNR since it's in the dark hmmmm

11:03pm on 5/17/26 by tlrg4488

Nice! Yeah, I'd try Everest. To me, that's a step up from BTMR but similar vein. If she's ok on there, maybe Guardians... that's played as a fun, goofy ride which can relax kids. And it's in the dark, but not as dark as Space or RnR.

1 min ago by JERancher

It's been a while since I've flown allegiant. Are there prices generally better when they are first released or do they go down as you get closer to the date of flying? Looking at Jan for a dcl cruise.

7:34pm on 5/16/26 by jesterb

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I usually buy Allegiant about 3 months ahead of time. I don't watch their prices like SW but it does seem it gets higher the closer you get to flight.

9:20am on 5/17/26 by JenniferB1975

Don't forget to plan to pay all the added fees.

1:09pm on 5/17/26 by moondance07

Yep even with fees it's $200 less per ticket than other options!

12 min ago by jesterb

Constantly impressed by WDW marketing that has convinced thousands of people that there actually IS a free lunch on the "free" dining plan. Remarkable.

11:23am on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

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The house always wins, or in this case the mouse always wins

11:30am on 5/17/26 by MstrGoofy

Did the dining plan once when DD was 9. I had to do a ton of Disney math to come out "ahead." Saved $200, but at the same time had to eat at TS each day which we normally don't do. So yes, the mouse always wins.

11:43am on 5/17/26 by WildernessPixie

What's your ROI on all that time doing the math? Running the numbers at every meal is not my idea of a relaxing vacation!

11:54am on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

Once upon a time in 2009-2011 I got a Disney Visa "eat, stay, and play" deal for $1200 for 5 nights room, tickets, and dining plan for me and 2 DDs (child age) which I jumped on. That's the last time. I think that's when they stopped including tickets.

11:59am on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

I was there in Oct 2009. Some of the lowest crowds I have ever seen.

12:16pm on 5/17/26 by JackOfAll

Free dining at a value resort is free QS? That is a savings of $60.47 a day, per adult? That would not take park time to do TS and you wouldn't be "forced to eat a lot". I think at times, if this is the math, $121-242 daily discount might work?

12:21pm on 5/17/26 by PrincipalTinker

I think some people might actually plan their trip first and then decide what is the best discount for them. Great that everyone has choices and can do what is best for them.

12:23pm on 5/17/26 by PrincipalTinker

I definitely don't spend $60 a day eating at Disney but I'm probably an outlier. I also think some people find value in not worrying about it. I would be team, "no you can't have chicken nuggets, that's not a good use of a credit." But everyone isn't.

12:26pm on 5/17/26 by popupcamper

Some folks don't plan Disney the same way we do here. And if they want to pay for free dining, that's ok. We all see value differently. I mean, I would never pay $50k for a horse.

12:49pm on 5/17/26 by trishr.

Just read a Facebook post where they have one day left and have about 25 qs adult and 25 qs kids left but it is okay because it was free! I am sure the hotel discount would have been better.

12:50pm on 5/17/26 by JodiF

Kids free dining is stackable with the room discounts right now and it's making for some excellent savings for those with kids- this summer has the best discounts I've seen in many years

1:07pm on 5/17/26 by LaurenInWonderland

(Also stackable with the 4 day ticket promo; I just booked it for a family with 3 kids and it was a great opportunity for them, love to see it!)

1:08pm on 5/17/26 by LaurenInWonderland

@JodiF I was reacting to that exact post! The value of those leftover "free" credits is well over $1000. My thought is ANY leftover credits are lost money.

1:31pm on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

I love that they have different packages for everyone and we can come to this site to see what works best for the trip they want. Disney has up-sale on everything. We get the dining plan even if it's not free . Our short December trip I paid out of pocket

1:47pm on 5/17/26 by burfe1501

I have never quite understood the convenience arguement in favor of the dining plan. Yes you don't have to think about what your spending once you'rethere (but you really should be to maximize it). And for TS you still have to tip so probably pulling...

5:15pm on 5/17/26 by njhyndman

...out a credit card. I just don't understand how it's "easier".

5:16pm on 5/17/26 by njhyndman

We go the "easy" way with dining by using discounted gift cards bought in advance. I rarely use anything but gift cards to pay during our trips, which makes it feel free. That makes better sense for us since we'd never eat enough for the dining plan.

5:28pm on 5/17/26 by utang44

I think the dining plan makes sense if you have to pre-pay as much as possible, or if you are attempting to placate a Disney-hating dining partner who freaks out at restaurant prices.

6:09pm on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

DD16 in 2011 we did dining. August nice break from heat and she loved character dining. After that it just didn't figure out. Visa cardmember since 2003. Only Use points for food. This was an expensive year so we have 1400pts. Some will be shopping for me

7:29pm on 5/17/26 by Magicalday2011

I love ddp so happy it's back it's so easy to beat the house and everyone gets a drink mug for the resort

8:42pm on 5/17/26 by WorldTraveler34

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@Lauren even kids free isn't free because all adults in party must purchase DP to get it free. Not worth it.

5:33am by Flutegarden

One thing about the dining plan in general is I don't think id get the value out of it bc I don't ever order dessert with my meals. Either skipping dessert or forcing myself to eat it & gain a little weight bc I "paid" for it makes it a bad value.

22 min ago by boardwalkbum

I remember getting the OG dining plan in 2007. Gratuity included, app, drink, dinner, dessert for TS meal. A snack (?), and a CS meal. All for I think $36. Now that was a deal. Of course they nerfed it shortly thereafter.

20 min ago by boardwalkbum

Any first-person reports of the new Soarin'? It seems to be generating controversy.

7:49pm on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

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Watched some online videos. Looked very AI driven especially Statue of Liberty.

11:14pm on 5/17/26 by JenniferB1975

@h2o I think all summer

5:30am by Flutegarden

I'm excited to see it. It's supposed to be less CGI than the previous which I didn't like before.

43 min ago by youcanfly

Which water park is better is it possible to do both if arriving at 11am plane lands 930 I figure we get to resort at 10 and uber to the water parks

7:00pm on 5/16/26 by WorldTraveler34

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I know you're a seasoned traveler.. but how are you getting from wheels down to resort in 30 minutes? I feel like we can taxi for 30 minutes at Mco. No snark! I'm serious. I can't even make a dining adr within 3 hours.

7:15pm on 5/16/26 by Crazycatlady3

If your flight's on time you could do both. Just less time at each. My flight was late, which doomed my ambitious BB - AK - MNSSHP plan last fall. But sure, you could get to both between ~12-6.

7:29pm on 5/16/26 by TumbleMonkeys

I'd rather just do one for a more relaxed time. You won't get to hotel in 30 minutes though as mentioned.

7:37pm on 5/16/26 by Flutegarden

You won't make it to the resort in 30 minutes from landing. Even with carryon and walking straight to Uber with just a bathroom break, it takes an hour.

9:25am on 5/17/26 by JenniferB1975

How are you planning to disembark a flight, board the airport tram, exit MCO, go 24 miles in traffic leaving the airport and get to a WDW resort, all in 30 minutes? I want to see this.

9:44am on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

Even if you aren't exhausted from your time travel, water parks are tiring, more so the the EPCOT death march. I would choose one.

10:35am on 5/17/26 by Elaine5715

Can you fly in 1 day b4? Since I found out free water park on arrival day we booked a cheap hotel for day before. Disney arrival day we will go from hotel to check bags at POR and off to water park for RD!

2:13pm on 5/17/26 by tddusina

If you can get your flights changed it might be worth it! Found a super off property hotel with 7 pools and mini golf and games for $130!

2:14pm on 5/17/26 by tddusina

I'm said 930 because the plane lands at 910 we will be getting to the uber 930 maybe 945 latest. No traffic because the traffic Gods will be with me. I'm waiting to have a perfect day. Or I could get a locker and go straight to the water park or do I

6:27pm on 5/17/26 by WorldTraveler34

Haven't check in first ? Free water park check in day

6:28pm on 5/17/26 by WorldTraveler34

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Plane may land at 9:10 am but it is another 45 minutes to get off and retrieve luggage, 20 minutes wait for Uber before you test your luck against the traffic god

9:32pm on 5/17/26 by Elaine5715

I've made it from flight arrival time to resort in an hour several times. If plane lands at 9:10. You could expect to be at resort by 10:15ish. Maybe 10:30 at the latest.

11:17pm on 5/17/26 by JenniferB1975

I would still do just 1 waterpark. BB if you have teens who want the ski patrol area. TL if you want a crazy wave pool.

5:30am by Flutegarden

We just did check out via the app leaving BLT. I presumed I'd get email of the folio of charges to the room but don't have anything. Is there a way on MDE to find this?

2:52pm on 5/17/26 by hodg

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Tho I don't have the CG receipt and I'm going to regret that one too as wasn't as great as on previous visits. Inlaws enjoyed it more than we did tho so prob worth it overall.

4:41pm on 5/17/26 by hodg

We had a great meal and mama Della's and our next was truly awful. Food inedible with horrible server.

12:29am by Crazycatlady3

I always check daily in MDE but I think it disappears once you check out.

5:27am by Flutegarden

Planning a trip for July 4-10. 6 park days with hopper. Debating taking a 5am flight/arrival 7am. Or take an 8am arriving at 10 we are staying baylake. Thinking we need to be in early to beat the crazy crowds. Who has been on 4th, how bad it it

1:14pm on 5/17/26 by alfalfarose

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We usually do the early flights, but this year I booked one of the Marriott properties with points for the night before. We're flying a day early, staying on points and then moving our luggage in time to rope drop. still early, but not as crazy

4:02pm on 5/17/26 by BTFP

We did a resort only stay and it was lovely, can't speak for park crowds. They were checking bands at Coronado pool because there was no seats and people were big mad. We watched fireworks from boardwalk after dinner at ale and compass. Not great view.

12:31am by Crazycatlady3

A rest isn't a nap. Will all parties in group be able to nap? What ages. I'm exhausted thinking about staying up for FW. Parks at not too busy on 4th.

5:26am by Flutegarden

For EEH at EP, what's the best plan? Start in the front and end in world showcase? I'm wondering when the best time may be to do GOTG?

4:51pm on 5/17/26 by GoHeels

Bump

12:49am by horton99

Anyone know if there are still Mickey waffles and mimosas at Hollywood scoops????? Or does it just not show on the menu bc it's only for a few hours in the morning? Thanks

9:57pm on 5/17/26 by deedeeredding@comcast.net

It's just the regular ones :( no more blueberry in a while.

12:23am by Crazycatlady3

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