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

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

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

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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

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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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6:36am on 8/6/26 by Taticestari

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6:52am on 8/6/26 by mtnmar

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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

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3:25pm on 8/8/26 by ccc298

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5:50pm on 8/8/26 by LisaPooh

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6:27pm on 8/8/26 by little1crh

Good info to keep. Thanks

8:33am on 8/9/26 by Eeyores Pal

Thanks so much!! I just tried this on the beverage cooler at the Grand Hyatt in Wash DC and it feels colder already. Liners are the best!!

2:33pm on 8/9/26 by DEmouseFan

Thank you. Will try in December. We always use a bag of ice

4:15pm on 8/9/26 by momshappyplace

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9:20pm on 8/9/26 by Mr. Smee

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7:16am on 8/10/26 by Ange425

I would still advise a bag of ice or two if you have anything critical in there.

9:34am on 8/10/26 by Ali Ababwa

BFD

6 min ago by JackOfAll

This is your reminder to buy those tickets for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights today if you haven't done so and don't want to be shut out of particular nights.

10:36am by Ali Ababwa

They are $200 per person. Crazy.

15 min ago by JackOfAll

I messed up! MNSSHP tix are sold out for our dates. I have tried online w/no luck. I did call this morning also no luck. I will keep trying, but is it best to call or does it matter?

9:25am by herri

Greatest likelihood of success is to rearrange your dates or change to the Christmas parties, but you can always keep calling if you want.

10:06am by Ali Ababwa

You can keep calling but I would look at the possibility of a different date if there's one offered. Otherwise the best bet is day of the party. Try evening before or 1st thing in the morning at GS in MK.

11:56am by youcanfly

Thank you all.

42 min ago by herri

Day of they should be available.

16 min ago by JackOfAll

Thinking about my DCL Fish Extender/Pixie Dust plans for my forthcoming Fantasy cruise. We haven't signed up for any formal thing on FB, we just like to share! I was planning to do anonymously, because I don't want to stress folks to return the favor...

9:28pm on 7/30/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

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But I wasn't sure about the current etiquette! I know it has been an area of discussion/ controversy on The Internets, so I just want to be respectful. I have new pins I am hoping to Maria Kondo to the Universe!

9:32pm on 7/30/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

People will have them outside there door not as many or least not 1st week of June. People left stickers or pencils or ducks or go extra with tiny gift bags

9:55pm on 7/30/26 by WorldTraveler34

I gave ducks

9:55pm on 7/30/26 by WorldTraveler34

Last October I made Christmas ornaments and dropped them in fish extenders randomly.

10:28pm on 7/30/26 by JenniferB1975

I made Kleenex small tissue holders in lots of different Disney fabric . Then walked around with kids and looked at doors as to what would be best .. princess Star Wars or Mickey Mouse. Unopened fresh pack in holder . Great fun :)

7:41am on 7/31/26 by burfe1501

@joey what's your cruise date? We leave 9/11 on the fantasy!

8:38am on 7/31/26 by ejhnstn

I'm curious what exactly a "fish extender" is?

12:01pm on 7/31/26 by TacMed

Fish extenders are hanging fabric pocket organizers placed on the decorative metal fish outside cruise cabin doors, for gift exchanges. All our energies go into our door magnets! Those are da bomb. Haven't done extenders.

12:08pm on 7/31/26 by Jennyhirsch

I haven't either @Jenny. Always do the door magnets. I've always wanted to join a fish extender group but I always feel like I don't have enough room in my luggage to bring extra things!

12:52pm on 7/31/26 by njhyndman

I was So GLAD this cruise not to have to pack up stuff from my door! As it was I was an hour late putting my last suitcase outside for pickup.

12:58pm on 7/31/26 by Ali Ababwa

We embark 8/9! Super psyched to return to the Fantasy and more availability of quieter adult spaces than the newer ships. No cabanas- going to spurge on Remy brunch. So behind on door decor/magnets; I'll probably recycle from prior cruises, LOL

9:20pm on 7/31/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Sorry "splurge" not spurge. Though spurge is lovely ground cover it's not great for brunch!

9:34pm on 7/31/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

I think I left about 6 of DDs best Disney t-shirts in our cabin

9:36pm on 7/31/26 by Ali Ababwa

Remy brunch was otherworldly. Some hollandaise to die for.

9:37pm on 7/31/26 by Ali Ababwa

Talk me out of Botox at the Senses spa guys...it is probably ill-advised, right?

9:51pm on 7/31/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Ummm how about tooth whitening?

10:00pm on 7/31/26 by Ali Ababwa

They only whiten a single tooth?

10:29pm on 7/31/26 by Fatty McButterpants

LOL! I am thinking the smoothie bar is a better investment to keep me on the regularity train! I told y'all I'm old... so very old

10:54pm on 7/31/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

@joey, Botox is just a fancy name for botulism!! Can't possibly be a good idea anywhere. Altho apparently if you have a trained medical provider administer it, it might be ok. Not for me tho.

9:19am on 8/1/26 by evamarie320

Interesting that they do Botox on cruise. If you schedule a shave at the barber shop, they will not use straight edge razor bc of the boat motion. I'd think same precaution with needles.

9:45am on 8/1/26 by Jennyhirsch

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I went with a mani pedi and splurged on Elemis eye mask for some crazypants amount of money b/c treat yo self! And it all worked out because they cancelled Remy brunch tomorrow without telling us!

24 min ago by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

So it's a gift of the Magi deal because I had the pedicure done for the shoes I wanted to wear with my outfit to Remy brunch, LOL!

22 min ago by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

It's okay! we brought a bottle of Ruinart on this outing and my plan is to pair it with DCL room service buffalo wings, grilled cheese, and Mickey bars for lunch tomorrow!

19 min ago by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Sorry I know ya are probably tired of my AP questions. But my plan is next year I want to do little short trips like 3 or 4 days for each Epcot festival. I also have a 7 day trip this October of this year. It's paid for. So would you go ahead and but AP

9:49am on 8/7/26 by mickeyforlife

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Now or wait to first of next year? Thanks

9:49am on 8/7/26 by mickeyforlife

If you will use AP discount on merch or meals in October, I'd start AP then.

10:26am on 8/7/26 by evamarie320

I have the free dining for the October trip. The merch would be nice. But don't you have to make park reservations for each day with AP?

10:33am on 8/7/26 by mickeyforlife

Yes, you do need reservations. They aren't hard to make or get, though. I'd go ahead and upgrade the tickets in your package when you first get to Disney to full advantage of the AP.

10:58am on 8/7/26 by utang44

Unless you are also taking a longer trip next year in addition to short trips while you'd have the AP, I think you'd struggle to make it work price-wise with several shorter trips.

10:59am on 8/7/26 by utang44

I think of it this way: If I plan to buy an AP soon, purchasing regular tickets and not using their value toward the AP is kinda like renting a house and "throwing the money away" rather than paying on a mortgage.

11:01am on 8/7/26 by utang44

Got you. Makes sense. So when I go to check in on my October trip at resort go ahead and talk to them at desk about moving over to AP right?

11:59am on 8/7/26 by mickeyforlife

You'll upgrade at guest services in the park.

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

If you're worried about having to make park reservations for your Oct trip after you upgrade to AP, I bet guest services would be able to help with that also.

12:18pm on 8/7/26 by pkitt

Oh great I was concerned about that. Thanks.

1:17pm on 8/7/26 by mickeyforlife

Because you mentioned multiple trips for things like festivals you could consider that purchasing for October would give you until October 2027 so you'll get F&W twice. However if you are like me and love F&G more consider waiting until that festival is**

1:27pm on 8/7/26 by youcanfly

*** is in full swing so you can hopefully go again the following year.

1:28pm on 8/7/26 by youcanfly

F&G is my favorite festival. Thanks. You guys gave me some things to think about.

1:40pm on 8/7/26 by mickeyforlife

Remember with an AP, going to WDW is free. Disney math says so

4:48pm on 8/7/26 by Elaine5715

First time AP'r here:) 2 trips so far and the freedom to eat dinner only in a park (mostly Epcot) has been so much fun. 3 trips more planned on AP. Not sure we will renew as there are other trips in the plans next year but no regrets!

5:19pm on 8/7/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

Long time APer whose DS is converting to Uni. We just added one more one-last-visit. It's amazing how easy thr excuses come when you have an AP.

5:43pm on 8/7/26 by moondance07

Remember that prices usually go up in Oct though. I missed renewing mine for the lower price last year bc I waited too long. If you want to purchase at the lower price you might want to call and upgrade before your trip.

7:52pm on 8/7/26 by aliceinwonderla

I did call Disney but they told me I had to do it first day of my October trip after I get there. If I go ahead and buy now can the tickets still be transferred over to it when I get there in October? Will it not actually start the year till my first trip

1:07pm by mickeyforlife

You may get a better room discount with AP and many TS restaurants offer 10% discount rather than pay non-discounted price for room.

1:15pm by irenek

No, if you buy an AP beforehand, you won't be able to apply your tickets to the cost upon arrival. They won't do it retroactively.

1:40pm by utang44

If you upgrade your tickets to an AP after arrival, your AP will expire one year from the date you first use your tickets.

1:40pm by utang44

So sounds like I'll just have to pay the new price when I go middle of October if I can't put tickets on it till then. Oh well. May just have to think on this a little longer

2:03pm by mickeyforlife

What if you cancel this trip and rebook it room only? Then buy the AP? Is it because you want the free dining? If you tell us when one of us can look to see if there's an AP discount.

2:08pm by popupcamper

Yeah the free dining was part of it. My trip is October 19-25th. 7 day park hopper tickets.

3:07pm by mickeyforlife

How much does the AP typically go up?

3:08pm by mickeyforlife

The Incredipass went up $85 last year.

3:22pm by utang44

Ah okay. Considering Disney prices that's not to bad. Of course I know with Disney it could be more this time. lol

3:27pm by mickeyforlife

Oh my word. Resorts are basically sold out for that time period apparently. There is an AP offer at CSR for a 1 Bedroom Suite! $991.48 a night without tax! It does save $241.35 a night though over rack rate. $80.45 less than the discounted rate.

3:53pm by popupcamper

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Wait, I'm seeing more availability as I play around. This is why I use a travel agent. Maybe it was only showing me rooms with AP discounts before.

3:57pm by popupcamper

The year I waited the price went up 25% overnight but that's an anomaly.

4:02pm by popupcamper

I just rode tron, had a coke slushie, bought popcorn, ate garlic bread and sauntered out if the park. AP life is GREAT. :)

29 min ago by Totsypooh

LL MultiPass Q: If I have a park hopper ticket and doing HS/MK in one day... if I purchase $27 LLM for HW, can I use that to make LL reservations for MK later in the day on my park day? Never used LLM and super confused.

8:07pm on 7/30/26 by TouringPlanDad

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MK LLM is $32... so why would Disney allow me to save $5?

8:08pm on 7/30/26 by TouringPlanDad

Yes, you can do that. That's how LLMP works. In theory, there's less inventory for your second park. They must be comfortable with their pricing model.

8:11pm on 7/30/26 by gmcc

You unlock the other parks' LL availability, and all tiers, after using your first LL (*Caveat - which can't be an anytime pass from a ride that went down during your window.)

8:14pm on 7/30/26 by gmcc

First experience selecting LL. FRUSTRATING! I guess LL is not much use for attempting a half-day at DHS. Had LL Multi and ROTR checked, hit Continue exactly on the hour: paid $100 to get a 9:30 Star Tours, 1:45 TOT, and a 5:45 ROTR for 2 people...

7:16am by TouringPlanDad

I thouggt I would have no prblem getting an AM ROTR. I need a PhD in WDW planning. On the bright side, at least I got times.

7:18am by TouringPlanDad

You're the second person this week to have later times for HS so it's not just you. If my goal was MK in the evening then I would not pay extra for ILL RotR but try to plan a standby strategy

7:45am by youcanfly

Did you try to adjust the ROTR time, or was that all that was available?

8:29am by utang44

It is so irritating and frustrating. Keep tweaking and checking frequently, multiple times a day, and see if you have any luck modifying. HS is the hardest.

8:45am by Jennyhirsch

This chart shows the next time RotR has early times is Friday 8/21! Very popular. Only strategy I know of is to put it late in a multi day trip. But that won't help you if you have a one day trip.

8:50am by evamarie320

https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/lightning-lane

8:50am by evamarie320

I miss FastPass.

11:54am by TouringPlanDad

For future planning... Q? What if I made a 30 day resort reservation and put one park day on day 30, then booked LL 5 weeks in advance, then modified my reservation one day after I select LLs to make my reservation for the week or few days of park time?

11:56am by TouringPlanDad

That sounds like an awful lot of trouble to get around a rule.

12:15pm by utang44

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You can only book/have up to 14 days max of LLs if staying at Disney resort with Day 1 being check in day. After that you book day by day. Your idea has you booking 1 day of LLs 31 days out and that wouldn't be allowed. Only first 14 days bookable?

12:36pm by Jennyhirsch

I have a SDD LL for 5:35 PM... TP says I will save time by not using it and rope dropping SDD. What is the prevailing wisdom? I thought SDD was hit or miss operationally the first hour?

44 min ago by TouringPlanDad

SDD has drops. You can modify to an earlier time on the day of. You can only book 14 days out at a time. Availability improves dramatically by day 6/7 of a trip. Unfortunately the first few days are always a challenge. I always push out HS as far as I can

36 min ago by Totsypooh

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

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 on 8/8/26 by Beautiesandtheb

Well inside of 7 mos actually. I havent found it that hard to book here in august. We even got the cheapest "inn" rooms which we like a lot.

7:55am on 8/8/26 by Totsypooh

Im not sure what makes it different.seems like a regular studio to me. 2 queens, microwave and minifridge

7:57am on 8/8/26 by Totsypooh

Cant believe this but we saw one more this morning. Had to be rescued bec it had a wound in his face. They said they were sending him to the Brevard Zoo to get looked over for a bit. Another 6-7 nests overnight night too. So many tracks on the beach

7:59am on 8/8/26 by Totsypooh

Is August the only time to see the nests and baby turtles?

9:10am on 8/8/26 by evamarie320

No actually the tours are mostly available June/July. And since there are turtles still laying eggs now they will be hatching until at least October (50/60 days later)

11:15am on 8/8/26 by Totsypooh

Thanks! I may try to work VB into a fall trip at some point.

12:45pm on 8/8/26 by evamarie320

I would love to come back here in the fall. And HHI in January when its 6pts a night.

11:43am on 8/9/26 by Totsypooh

Cheeseburger springrolls acquired! Very tasty. Also playing the funnest session of disney trivia ever. Ride/attraction/land music!!! My kids are doing awesome. :p

6:27pm on 8/9/26 by Totsypooh

(Its a name that song trivia. And the CMs are hysterical)

6:28pm on 8/9/26 by Totsypooh

Checking out of Vero after some more trivia and free mickey bars. Next stop Toppolinos!

11:44am on 8/10/26 by Totsypooh

Awesome beach report! Safe travels and I'm super excited to hear what else you have planned.

12:21pm on 8/10/26 by youcanfly

Nothing like the feeling of putting on a magic band for the first time during a trip. :) Hello from the Island Tower! We are in search of a Joffreys donut!

4:45pm on 8/10/26 by Totsypooh

Island tower studios have real minifridges (not the little cooler), real plates and a dishwasher. How nice.

5:27pm on 8/10/26 by Totsypooh

You'll have to review the shower stall that faces the mirror! Lol. Wonder what your girls will think!

6:11pm on 8/10/26 by Jennyhirsch

Oh i did see that but didnt think about it facing the shower :D all i noticed was the nice rainshower head!

9:55pm on 8/10/26 by Totsypooh

Now at one of the lovely balconies waiting for HEA. Love the soundtrack here. Also Toppos had some interesting new menu items! Prices are inching up though - i recall when the tasty rigatoni was only $30something.

9:56pm on 8/10/26 by Totsypooh

Also its really tragic that they dont sell the brownie bite packs anymore. They turned them into mickey cake pops that are stupid expensive in comparison. Boo.

9:57pm on 8/10/26 by Totsypooh

@totsy. We're at the Poly! Spent day at Oasis pool after Kona and DVC tour & Trader Sam's. Kona again at 9:30 tmrw. I am the one with pink floral ears from vintage F&G. Party in the evening.

11:23pm on 8/10/26 by Magicalday2011

Nice! I had my pinapple coconut bread this morning and have been working from the tower lobby all day while the family sleeps in! We have MK plans this afternoon and plan to see fireworks and have cake from BLT tonight!

1:24pm by Totsypooh

I guess we are watching halloween fireworks tonight!

1:24pm by Totsypooh

When is the interview @Totsy?

1:48pm by popupcamper

I love those muffins too, so yummy.

1:49pm by youcanfly

Just popped into MK.Tron! So exciting. Sad to report that they are cheaping out on the DIY popcorn. They tub isnt overflowing full anymore. And you cant ask for all 3 drizzles. Just one level scoop of each candy now and they charge for each extra drizzle.

5:53pm by Totsypooh

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No interviews at the moment! But doing lots of applying.

5:54pm by Totsypooh

Tonys! Always better that i anticipate recently. The pasta is actually al dente and the sauces are a notch above olive garden.

57 min ago by Totsypooh

Heres how you know your kids are Disney spoiled. Yesterday they turned down Luminious from the Riviera/Toppos deck. Harmonious was better. Today they asked me to move the TOTWL ressie to tomorrow. Halloween fireworks not as good as HEA apparently. Lol.

47 min ago by Totsypooh

117 days. Good morning Liner friends! I have my favorite caffeinated beverage in my Epcot glass and I'm listening to the International Gateway music loop to start my day. What Disney touches are you adding to your day?

6:23am by TacMed

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Happy Tuesday, Liner Pals! I'm listening to Disney Resort tv music as the park hours slide deck plays on YouTube:) 2 days until students return:) 38 until MNSSHP & 127 until MVMCP and 212 until last AP trip:) Have a magical day!

7:08am by IMarriedMyEllie

Good morning liners! I finished my coffee in my Steamboat Mickey mug and will now check my exercise rings on my Mickey faced apple watch. 250

7:12am by PrincipalTinker

Good morning! Currently pulling into Castaway Cay!

7:14am by pod4christ

22 & 300 - Good Morning! I'm sitting with my coffee, in my chair, reading... and staring at me are my "Welcome Home" pictures & postcards and my RunDisney medal. I'm drinking my coffee from my Sbux Los Angeles "Been There" mug - close to Disney, lol

7:17am by DestinyCalled

239-@pod wins the day! We're heading to Birmingham to watch European championship athletics this evening so not very disbey exoect it'll put my running skills to shame

7:20am by hodg

135...and a little Disney has been taken away from us. After spending a week with Emma, our favorite toy is on her way back to Florida. If you see her at SDD, tell her that her parents miss her already.

7:22am by Phil H. Magic

32 days and drinking from my Poly resort mug, trying to remain calm. I got Jury summons!!! I'll be calling tonight to see if I'm supposed to see if I'm called. Send all the pixie dust please!

7:41am by youcanfly

130, 222, and 313! I will be listening to some Disney background music in my classroom today as I prepare for the students coming tomorrow!

7:50am by MicheleandtheBeast

Good morning! 76! I am making flight and limo arrangements today for our upcoming trip.

7:59am by goofygrandpa

44 and 95. Good morning. I have to go to branches for quarterly visits this week (ugh) so I'm putting a fresh magic candle car scent into my car to take me to my happy place. I really like the Riviera scent.

8:06am by cdlla

32. Pods morning sounds lovely. I too have my Apple Watch face but it's Minnie. Good luck you can! Good morning everyone especially those preparing for the first day of school.

8:09am by jules_fletch

91 days. And we leave tomorrow for a week in Sarasota! I don't have as much of my Disney stuff up here in the Smokies, but I go to sleep and wake up every day with my Figment Squishmallow. And Figment is also on my back car window.

8:31am by utang44

2 days! Drinking coffee in my "por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas" mug (iykyk) and making my Costco list for last minute shopping.

8:37am by jenc45

@pod's morning is so cool. I love watching the ship dock.

8:39am by Jennyhirsch

196 to go. Have to look into rental car for the first time in years. Drinking my tea from my You Are Here Batuu mug.

8:51am by evamarie320

100-ish days. Have a long drive later this morning and planning to listen to a Disney podcast or two

8:56am by aliceinwonderla

0 to DLR! At the gate waiting to board my flight!! Have my Disney Princess t-shirt on, my Disneyland necklace, and my Disney backpack. All Disney, all day!!!

9:05am by njhyndman

Morning, cool kids!! New decade-329!! Enjoying the last few days of summer vacay, with ResortTV1, before heading back to school next Thursday.

9:14am by jbreen25

38! What fun answers :) I've been using my Ariel towel this week at the pool! DS picked it up to use yesterday and I said put that down right now lol

10:03am by AreWeThereYeti

My home office is Disney themed, filled with all my favorite Disney stuff. My Disgust stuffy eyeballs me through my ring light. Long live Mindy Kaling's Disgust! 43 days to go!

10:20am by hol74976

@youcan Thank you for doing your civic duty!

11:00am by Ali Ababwa

My Disney coffee cup and listening to DPark radio and talking to my favorite people. Ya keep me sane. Lol.

12:06pm by mickeyforlife

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Back with a countdown! 330 till DS14's first trip since 2016! DD19 and DS16 (the usual Disney crew) also joining in on the fun! BWI is the resort DD decided would be best, so we're headed there with the BB deal.

12:20pm by maurine08

Disney touch for the day: gave the Disney Express (my Yukon) some TLC after a week at Disney and a week at the beach. Washed, dried, vacuumed, and interior wiped down. She's looking good and going back in the garage! Next stop: UNCW move in on Saturday!

12:23pm by maurine08

Good luck @youcan!

53 min ago by TacMed

When at EP and skyliner is down, is the only option to get a bus in the front to get back to Pop? I thought I remember hearing BC adding buses.

3:59pm by vickiwaffles

I've heard that too @vicki, but haven't experienced it myself. A CM at SL insisted we had to go to the front so my party wasn't willing to chance it. It was a mess actually.

4:01pm by popupcamper

Ignore the CMs at the SL and walk with purpose to BC. There will be a SL resort bus when the SL is down.

4:43pm by utang44

Just to clarify, if I'm staying at Art of Animation I can go to Beach Club and an AOA bus will arrive if skyliner is down? Good to know for my September trip:)

5:42pm by IMarriedMyEllie

It's not a specific AoA bus; it'll be a SL resort bus, so it will run to all of them. But yes, go to BC. The people at the front of Epcot, I think, end up on that same bus, but have to walk further!

6:00pm by utang44

The RunDisney virtual spooky run is sold out! I got mine even though I logged in around 9:30 due to forgetting it was today. Anyone else paying a ridiculous amount of money to run around your own neighborhood?

12:20pm by popupcamper

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How on earth does a virtual run sell out?

12:24pm by Jennyhirsch

I was wondering the same thing @jenny. I've done a couple of those because the medals are so cute.

12:31pm by youcanfly

Ha, yes, I am. My first RunDisney event of any kind. I needed some motivation!

12:33pm by ferbtones

Its bec of the theme. People want the medals

12:34pm by Totsypooh

@Ferb, same. I had originally booked a local nighttime race in October but decided to go dancing that night instead when one of our favorite musicians was going to be in town that weekend. So RunDisney virtual it is! It's my first virtual.

12:48pm by popupcamper

Amazing they will close out a virtual run entry instead of just making more medals.

1:13pm by Ali Ababwa

I was wondering that too. I wish they had shirts. I'd prefer shirts over medals.

1:50pm by popupcamper

This my first time.. I haven't ran in 30 years. I did two miles last night and it killed me.. so how do I train for this? I want to do the 12k one at xmas.

1:59pm by ICONTROLWDW

@Icontrol, I use Jeff Galloway's plan on the Run Disney site. I can't run the entire thing, even though I've been doing RunDisney since 2022. https://www.rundisney.com/running-training-programs

2:10pm by popupcamper

I was looking at that plan a little. Does he have an app?

3:35pm by ICONTROLWDW

Yes, there's an app. Jeff actually died recently but the company continues without him run by his family. His daughter in law Carissa is very often (almost always?) at the Run Disney races as one of the race announcers.

3:46pm by popupcamper

I've never used the app but I do use his plan through my Garmin watch.

3:48pm by popupcamper

I started Jeff Galloway in April w/a hope for STS 2028. Once I got the hand of it, I stopped using app and just use Strava now. Jeff's was very helpful!!!

4:05pm by jbreen25

Popupcamper which Garmin do you use?

4:27pm by ICONTROLWDW

It's the Vivoactive 4S. I really like it. I use it to track my runs, walks, yoga, strength training. All the things.

5:14pm by popupcamper

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Bwahahah, looks like they're now up to the Vivoactive 6.

5:17pm by popupcamper

I love my Forerunner 165

5:23pm by moondance07

Anyone have the garmin index sleep monitor? I can't sleep with my watch - it drives me crazy, but I would like to get sleep data.

5:54pm by popupcamper

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