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If we want to watch FW at the top of BLT on a night that they do not have MVMCP in early December, does it cost anything? I know they generally have lounge parties that you have to pay for on the nights they have the special fireworks.

5:41pm on 7/31/26 by GeauxStitch

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Are you a DVC owner with a special card (forgot what color card the direct owners receive --either blue or white?)?

5:58pm on 7/31/26 by Jennyhirsch

I do have the blue card. We watched fireworks from there last month, and it was amazing. I just don't know what the rules are for times when they have the parties, but they don't actually have a party that night. (Does that make sense?)

6:18pm on 7/31/26 by GeauxStitch

The guidance updated this year suggests making reservations for fireworks viewing https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/member-experiences/top-of-the-world-lounge

6:27pm on 7/31/26 by PrincipalTinker

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6:51pm on 7/31/26 by Fatty McButterpants

Oh, @Fatty. ;)

8:08pm on 7/31/26 by Jennyhirsch

Best to call and make a reservation with guest services. Its free. Easier to park that way too

8:36pm on 7/31/26 by Totsypooh

And by the way, its not extra to watch on MVMCP nights. You just watch whatever is playing that night and they pipe in the corresponding music.

8:37pm on 7/31/26 by Totsypooh

@Totsy, I thought the closed it to regular DVC and had paid viewing parties up there for party nights. Or is that just for July 4, NYE, etc? And yes, I will call and make reservations. That's what we did last month for DGS' birthday.

2:05pm on 8/2/26 by GeauxStitch

Yea i only one those major holidays. Regular party nights are just regular nights with different fireworks playing. Weve watched the holiday ones from there a lot. Frankly i prefer HEA :p

2:20pm on 8/2/26 by Totsypooh

Im bot sure if they sell out but i just called DVC to book every night i hope to go this visit and it wasnt a problem

2:21pm on 8/2/26 by Totsypooh

Call and reserve if you want to park there.

2:26pm on 8/2/26 by Rjcsmom

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Can anyone go up & watch fireworks here?

1:28pm by Fatty McButterpants

Walk in like a boss.

48 min ago by Jennyhirsch

There it is.......

17 min ago by TheWalkingDad

Let's do it. Schenkel time. 1) Going to WDW and *then* UOR, not the other way 'round. Fit the schedule and DVC availability better, but we will see how this goes. Going from AKL to Surfside will be a shock, I know!

6:20am on 8/5/26 by allanadale

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2) Taking a trip with my sister-in-law (DW's side) and my mom. This is not a familiar combo - in fact, we haven't been to Florida with mom in...a decade? Awhile. But she isn't getting younger and the kids (DS 14, DD 11) aren't either.

6:22am on 8/5/26 by allanadale

3) Going with only my mom, not mom and step-dad, who have been married 35 years. He's not able to handle the walking, so he's going to visit his daughter in Clearwater. We'll miss him. But we'll also be nimble.

6:23am on 8/5/26 by allanadale

We leave in a couple hours. CHI-MCO-Poly for one night, AKL for 2, Universal for 3, home. Will be doing After Hours at the Studios tonight and Friday at Epcot.

6:25am on 8/5/26 by allanadale

Have a wonderful trip!

7:46am on 8/5/26 by popupcamper

Sounds like a wonderful trip! Have so much fun!

7:49am on 8/5/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

You might be pleasantly surprised by Surfside! I find the UOR values almost a notch above the Disney values. They have a fun vibe and energy and at least when we went the rooms felt fresh and new

8:12am on 8/5/26 by Totsypooh

Sounds fantastic. We took my mom again when she was 80 kids little. Precious memories. She was incredibly nimble. Have a blast! Love a shenkel

8:14am on 8/5/26 by Magicalday2011

Have a great trip! Keeping us posted

8:21am on 8/5/26 by AreWeThereYeti

Have an amazing time @allan!

8:37am on 8/5/26 by TacMed

Looking forward to this Shenkel! And I agree that Uni values have a fun vibe that can bump them up a notch.

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

Sounds great. Have fun!

9:12am on 8/5/26 by yetisafari

Thanks all! 4) Posted on Lines Chat from the air! 5) Experienced Southwest's 'new' boarding and seating policies. All worked well, and DW won the lottery and ended up with row 2(!) at no extra charge. We let DD and DS sit there and are jealous from row 18

9:48am on 8/5/26 by allanadale

6) Got our rental car from Hertz! The app is crap, but the process of picking up our car was nice and smooth. Really like the car so far too.

1:13pm on 8/5/26 by allanadale

This is hilarious! Love starting a shenkel from home!

1:52pm on 8/5/26 by Jennyhirsch

7) Ate lunch at a very nice and perfectly placed Chick Fil A on Daryl Carter Parkway. Lots of good food options there and perfectly placed. The Target looks new too. However........

4:14pm on 8/5/26 by allanadale

8) Spent several hours at a standalone ER! Had a condition flare up during lunch. Almost had to be admitted but it's eased off now. Waiting to be discharged - I'm gonna be fine - and then finally to Poly!

4:15pm on 8/5/26 by allanadale

Oh no! That's no fun, hope you'll be back to new in no time! That Target is nice but the bathrooms are terrible. I won't tell you the condition one of the stalls was in on Saturday when I was there. I was so grossed out. The rest of the Target is great!

4:33pm on 8/5/26 by koolaid

Yikes an ER visit is not something anyone wants in their Shenkel list! Glad you're doing better. There's still vacationing to do!

5:58pm on 8/5/26 by evamarie320

I'm hoping your #9 is much better than #8!

12:41am by AreWeThereYeti

Who takes a #2 at a Target? That's worse than going at school.

5:22am by Fatty McButterpants

9) The Spicy Korean Chicken Bowl from Captain Cook's! This doesn't deserve an exclamation point. Barely deserves a period. There was a little nice but the sauce is so ketchup-heavy, I would pass on trying it again.

7:48am by allanadale

10) Staying in Tokelau! Just one night, and it probably would have been great had I not had my medical issue and we had gotten pool time, since Oasis is right there. But we love our Moorea. Tokelau is very close to the bus, though.

7:50am by allanadale

The room also needs a little TLC. Not all power banks work...the phone and lamp were askew when we arrived...things like that. Nothing major. Still our favorite place (Poly).

7:56am by allanadale

11) After Hours at the Studios! What a fun event, but be mindful that you won't get to do everything. We saw Mermaid and Vacation Fun, and rode Star Tours, then got in a line for TSMM (during a pending storm), before the mix-in time ended.

7:58am by allanadale

During the Party: ASS, Slinky, MMRR (2x), Rise, ToT. That took us out. We had been up since 3 Chicago time...by now it was midnight. I'm bummed that I missed Muppets but after the day we had I wasn't fighting anyone's fatigue.

8:00am by allanadale

We are in agreement that A) We would do After Hours over an actual day at Studios again ... B) but not on arrival day... and C) Disney really needs another quick service open during the event. We were very hungry by the end and popcorn only goes so far.

8:02am by allanadale

12) Egg White Scramble at Captain Cook's. Don't.

9:35am by allanadale

Hah. Maybe the breakfast sandwiches at Wailulu bar are better? I do feel breakfast options were limited at Poly.

11:43am by Jennyhirsch

13) Typhoon Lagoon (for the first time since 2006)! We weren't there long though. This afternoon has been a full washout. Kids prefer Blizzard Beach.

37 min ago by allanadale

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14) Ate a 'bowl' at Mara! It was good. I had them leave off the kale salad and double the cucumber and tomato, and that was a good move, though the veg could have used a little acid.

34 min ago by allanadale

15) Kidani Village! We have been DVC members since 2008. Kidani is our home resort. We have never stayed here. We are in a 2BR and have seen many zebras and giraffe in the 2+ hours since check-in. Love it.

33 min ago by allanadale

Sounds amazing! So glad you are feeling better. Enjoy and please keep it coming. We're enjoying your awesome Schenkel trip report!

17 min ago by Operaml

On a night the MK closes at 10 (per WDW app) I made an ADR at wailulu for 8:20. Is this a good time to be able to catch fireworks from there? If not which way do I need to shift?

2:25pm by Call me Leota

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Great insight, @Jenny!

55 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

@Tumble knows Wailulu is my jam. Are you going to visit next week? DD gets the passion fruit margaritas frozen, no alcohol. I include the alcohol but last time I kind of liked hers better. And then theres the espresso martini with Baileys...

44 min ago by Jennyhirsch

Noted! Passion fruit it is! Going to Wailulu on 9/25 for the first time

18 min ago by hol74976

"What's cookin'?" Leftover edition: Tonight I'm making pizza breads with the leftover Italian hoagie style rolls. I'll top them with provolone, mozzarella, onions, portobello mushrooms and pepperoni. I'll serve those with the remaining ears of corn.

5:53pm on 8/3/26 by TacMed

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Chicken rice casserole

7:57pm on 8/3/26 by simba77

Leftover burgers reheated on the grill, served with mac n cheese. Dessert will be Christmas in July treats, cookies, brownies or chocolate covered pretzels.

8:05pm on 8/3/26 by WendyMarie

Today we're in Cape May for a beautiful beach day, and we're going to a restaurant called Lucky Bones for dinner. Lots of NJ craft beers on tap!

38 min ago by DEmouseFan

Did AH at HS studios last night. We've done the event at MK a few times and always love it. Felt like HS was a bit of a miss. 25-30 min waits for most of what we rode - TSM, SDD, RnRC. Did ride MF and MMRR with short waits and ST a few times during a

11:39am by DeepInTheHeartofTexas

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That's good to hear. We're doing a special night with just DS5 so only thing DH and I want is 1 ride on RNRC since we haven't done the new version. Otherwise, it's just a "yes" night for DS with as much popcorn, ice cream, soda and TOT he wants lol

12:45pm by HalfBludPrincess

To help with your planning- RNRC didn't have single liner. It took 30 mins both times we did it at 1030 and 1140 (last ride). Enjoy the yes night!

2:54pm by Phillylaura

I'm glad to hear someone else say this! We enjoyed it and would do it over a park day but...the influencers definitely overhyped what rides you can do in the time.

41 min ago by allanadale

How intense is FOP for someone who does not like heights or roller coasters. I'm trying to talk myself into riding it for my daughter who has been wanting to try it. Context- I don't like slinky- and tolerate 7D.

6:31am by Figment20

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It isn't a coaster, so yay! You sit on a motorcycle-like vehicle, it rocks a bit, there's a fan that blows air on your face, and you can close or avert your eyes and not look at the giant screen if you feel funny!

6:38am by Jennyhirsch

I hate virtual reality rides and get motion sickness, but I can survive FoP by looking at the other vehicles and stuff around me and not at the screen. The air blowing in my face helps.

6:40am by Jennyhirsch

100% agree with Jenny - just look away from screen if/when you feel funny. I love looking around at all the other riders - you can see the other rooms (not just your own).

7:09am by DEmouseFan

How are you in IMAX? The heights "feel" high at times but you are not high at all. That gives a weird sensation. In addition to what others said- the mechanism that holds you on the bike can be slightly uncomfortable. But it is worth it! Amazing ride!!

7:19am by jenc45

Illusions of height I think I'm ok. Does the bike not actually leave the floor?

7:39am by Figment20

Correct. Don't look down though. Look straight ahead.

7:55am by popupcamper

The bikes do not leave the floor, but the whole floor of bikes will move up and down a couple of feet during the ride.

8:47am by mkmuzzy

Ok interesting so the floor moves but it won't look like I'm up high if I looked down. Thanks everyone! I'm sure she will love it- who knows maybe i will too. I'll report back if i brave the ride.

9:03am by Figment20

Ok my first time on it- I knew it was about 4 min long, I had 2 ginger chews and counted in my head so I knew how long. I had my eyes closed for most of it and I was fine lol

9:17am by Gusgus5

Haha- Thanks Gus! I'm sure I'll feel the same. How were the restraints?

10:30am by Figment20

Imagine 10 motorbikes screwed onto a giant cookie sheet & the cookie sheet tilts forward and back. Then imagine 3 of these cookie sheets stacked above each other on 3 levels in front of a giant Imax screen. Like the 3 levels of Soarin in front of 1 screen

11:31am by Jennyhirsch

It might be 2 levels. Now I can't remember. I get fascinated by the engineering and look around. But to be fair, it isn't always gentle movement. Sometimes you are supposedly diving down like a falcon. I ignore the screen at those moments and look at my .

11:33am by Jennyhirsch

It definitely will look high if you look out and down. If you look straight down by your side no. Soarin is a great comparison. Can you do that?

1:15pm by popupcamper

SPOILER ALERT: Here's an instagram reel that shows the other Banshees and how high they look. https://www.instagram.com/reels/DDnK8M7JTsb/

1:22pm by popupcamper

There are three levels.

1:40pm by Elaine5715

Give yourself a little buffer when the restraints are closed and you will hopefully be ok!

1:46pm by Gusgus5

My parents don't do roller coasters they are 80 and 78 they love flight of passage

1:52pm by WorldTraveler34

They also won't do slinky or 7d or guardians

1:52pm by WorldTraveler34

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Okay thanks everyone- honestly fascinating how it works. And no I haven't talked myself onto soarin yet. I'm okay saying I am a ride wimp and really just love people mover lol.

55 min ago by Figment20

@Figment, you can also hang out and wait with DD in line all way in to vehicles and then not ride. I've seen parents escort kid to vehicle, then continue walking thru room to exit door on other side.

46 min ago by Jennyhirsch

It's more intense than Soarin. My mom can do Soarin but not FOP.

45 min ago by popupcamper

Just took advantage of SWA promotional companion pass. Book flight by end of today. Fly by Nov 18. And you get companion pass Jan 5 - Mar 3!

1:40pm by Davesee

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But this will just cover another person right? Probably a dumb question but was just wondering if it would give me a free flight another time.

3:49pm by mickeyforlife

You pick a companion. And they get a free flight. You can change companions during that time. So it's a short window of time, but just in case it applies to anyone's upcoming trips!

50 min ago by Davesee

Congrats! If you have plans to travel already in place, it's a worthwhile process!

49 min ago by Jennyhirsch

VIP Tour advice pls! My family and I are doing a VIP tour next week as part of my 50th birthday celebration. I'm very excited but I'm also very nervous about the heat. age range is 55 to 16 and everybody is in great physical shape. The plan is . . .

8:11am by Attyaz9

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To meet our guide at our hotel at 11:30 and end at MK fireworks at 9:30. So 10 hours! All four parks. I understand that meeting the guide at the hotel isn't the most efficient option but considering the heat not having to navigate transportation and

8:13am by Attyaz9

Being delivered to our first ride sounds like a good way to avoid the heat at start. Willing to make the sacrifice. But is 10 hours too much with the heat? Thinking not having to stand in lines in the sun makes this doable. Amy I crazy? Be honest!!

8:16am by Attyaz9

Haven't done a bio for almost 2 years but you still have to wait in ll line. It's nice to be taken back stage for parking but make park behind American pavilion and still walk to ratatouille. We've only done 8 hours but met in park. Fw viewing is great!

8:33am by matterhorn55

VIP, sorry. Have fun and Happy Birthday!

8:34am by matterhorn55

Happy birthday! When you get hot just tell your guide and he or she will get you somewhere AC.

8:42am by popupcamper

I've never done this, but I assume if one or two of you are feeling overheated, you could find a place to sit while the guide continues to take the rest of your party to activities, and then meet up again later.

9:41am by goofygardiner

There will be icy cold beverages and snacks between parks backstage, waiting for you. There will also be moments in the park where they will run you thru a kiosk and you can order what you want. And cold towels, I think?

11:37am by Jennyhirsch

The walking in the heat will be determined by you and your group and the rides you choose. @Momma4fun gave our guide a bullet list of the rides we wanted to hit, organized by park. EP was just GotG for us so just 25 yards from car to AC in bldg.

11:39am by Jennyhirsch

DS and I sat out Splash and enjoyed hanging out in shade. He was wearing new white shoes and didn't want to get them gross, lol. And some of us were starving and placed a MO at Casey's for food while others shopped briefly and took pics.

11:41am by Jennyhirsch

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Ok feeling like it's doable. Epcot will be GOTG and Soarin. AK will be Everest and FOP and HS will be RNR, Slinky and TSMM. MK we have a longer list. Already sent them our wish list. Will bring cooling towels and fans. Hoping they have umb and ponchos!

2:05pm by Attyaz9

They did give us ponchos!

2:09pm by popupcamper

AK we parked by FoP. EP we parked behind GotG. HS we parked by RnRC. HS we walked back to TSM and SDD then did RnRC last, on way back to van. Or vice versa? Can't remember.

51 min ago by Jennyhirsch

MK Dessert Parties - during October do they only happen on the same dates as MNSSHP? I've tried app and website and can't see any Seats & Sweets :-( I have party tix but wanted to do dessert party separately the following week

2:06pm by grannymac

It looks like they haven't loaded past 10/5. I would check daily.

2:25pm by PrincipalTinker

Fyi, all the dessert parties have a different name! So you will see MNSSHP dessert party and an Xmas one and a regular one. If you select the regular dessert party and look for availability on party night, there wont be any ADRs. And visa versa.

55 min ago by Jennyhirsch

Wow that was a first for me! I was on the skyliner during chain lightening and boomers!!! How exciting!

12:41pm by Gusgus5

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Storm Skyliner is the best Skyliner, as long as it doesn't stop.

1:49pm by Ali Ababwa

My DS and I would love to see that. My DW and DD would not. :D

2:03pm by JJT (staff)

Oh no no no. Not me. Lol

3:46pm by mickeyforlife

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