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Where is a good spot to watch Starlight parade and how early should we claim a spot? Is Frontierland less busy? Would be next week for 9pm parade. Thanks for any tips!

26 min ago by suzanne7711

So I like rides like 7 dwarfs, thunder mountain, slinky dog. But don't like Everest, space mountain or tron. Would I like guardians of the galaxy? Never rode it.

9:23pm on 7/20/26 by mickeyforlife

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Guardians is very smooth, but spins you around quite a lot. It is absolutely my favorite ride at Disney, and I ride it every time I'm in Epcot.

9:25pm on 7/20/26 by utang44

Hmm the spinning part concerns me.

9:36pm on 7/20/26 by mickeyforlife

I don't think you'd like it. I rode once and won't do it again. I don't like Everest or Tron, ok on Space.

9:36pm on 7/20/26 by sragne

Thanks think I'll skip this one.

9:52pm on 7/20/26 by mickeyforlife

It's not a free-spinning thing like Teacups, it is more slow pivot to look where they want you to, like HM. But you are going up and down and curving around. More drifting around corners. Very smooth, I like it.

9:55pm on 7/20/26 by mkmuzzy

I don't think you'd like Guardians but who knows. 1st time I rode it, thought I'd vomit but also wanted to ride again. After a couple beers and riding in row five, it was awesome 2nd time. Row 5 always with ginger gum & I'm good. EE makes me barf.

10:43pm on 7/20/26 by JenniferB1975

My like and dislike list is the same as yours exactly. I barely survived Guardians and won't ever do it again. LOL.

6:45am on 7/21/26 by DEmouseFan

Nooo I don't think so, but it is such an amazing ride! My list is kind of similar to yours and I thought the ride was amazing but it borders on too much for me for sure

6:59am on 7/21/26 by LaurenInWonderland

My list is close to yours but I like Tron. I think guardians is the best ride ever on the face of the planet by a mile. I did hate it the first time but watched videos so I knew what to expect and where to look and fell in love.

8:33am on 7/21/26 by popupcamper

I also don't like RNRC or TOT but I will do all of these and meditate throughout so I get time with my family.

8:34am on 7/21/26 by popupcamper

It's a favorite in our family, including 2 DDs who don't like anything too intense. I can't do tea cups, but am fine on GotG, never felt sick on it. I do take Bonine as a precaution.

9:02am on 7/21/26 by WendyMarie

Guardians doesn't "spin" like someone else noted above. It rotates you in specific directions for specific sensations. It's my favorite coaster ever. For comparison, Forbidden Journey at Uni I get sick just thinking about. Random motion.

6:05pm on 7/21/26 by moondance07

Spin means rotate, FYI. I didn't say it spins wildly or crazily. GOTG does definitely "revolve rapidly," which is another spin definition.

6:19pm on 7/21/26 by utang44

I rode it once and it was enough for me. My family lives it. My ride list is about the same but I love TRON.

6:26pm on 7/21/26 by matterhorn55

No, you would not like it. But if you asked my children, they'd say yes, then get you in the vehicle and say, oh I forgot about this and I forgot about that.

6:27pm on 7/21/26 by Jennyhirsch

I get it @utang, I just try to differentiate between Guardians and Forbidden Journey, Primeval Hurl, Teacups type. My kid almost made me barf on Teacups this weekend, but I can ride Guardians on repeat.

10:27pm on 7/21/26 by moondance07

I also rode it once and that's all folks! Love the other coasters.

10:48pm on 7/21/26 by olddonnaduck

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I'm in the same band of likes/dislikes. Have ridden it once and won't again. Too much.

6:06am by Sarahmun

No it doesn't spin but it does sort of whip you in different directions while also semi free-falling haha

5:44pm by LaurenInWonderland

I don't like to spin and Guardians is fine. I love it. The cars turn towards what they want you to look at as you move around the track. It's so smooth and the music adds a wow factor. You gotta try it once before you write it off :)

32 min ago by cdlla

Dang I missed the registration for Springtime Surprise 5k. Anyone have a RunDis charity you have raised money for in the past? Bonus if it's cancer related. It's a must do for DH & I in April. Thx!!

3:13am on 7/21/26 by CortDawg

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Hey there @cort! I can't help with a charity but wanted to say it's nice to see you here. Hope you are doing well.

6:36am on 7/21/26 by youcanfly

I too have no info on the race but it is great to "see" you @cort.

7:39am on 7/21/26 by PrincipalTinker

No experience with running and raising funds but give kids the world usually has charity bibs.

7:49am on 7/21/26 by jules_fletch

Was waiting for DD to chime in but also wanted to say hi

8:11am on 7/21/26 by burfe1501

No experience, but here's one for St. Jude: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20062b?fr_id=164291&pg=entry&NONCE_TOKEN=F67F18CB4A91A694E28F50E0A075088A

8:46am on 7/21/26 by utang44

Lymphoma Research Foundation: https://giving.lymphoma.org/event/2027-disney-springtime-surprise-weekend/e773811

8:47am on 7/21/26 by utang44

American Cancer Society: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=112944

8:48am on 7/21/26 by utang44

I hope you get in, @Cort! Great suggestions, @utang.

8:58am on 7/21/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Rolling thunder special needs program! Crystal would be a contact (-: good luck!!

9:18am on 7/21/26 by DeeMac

Thank you!! I will look into these great charities and see what I can pull off!

9:33am on 7/21/26 by CortDawg

Not a runner and never will be, but I hope to see you at a Liner breakfast again then!

10:18am on 7/21/26 by snowdiz

Hooray! No advice but I agree with @snow, hope y'all come to liner brunch!

12:01pm on 7/21/26 by popupcamper

Run or no run come along for brunch!

2:10pm on 7/21/26 by hodg

I def need to make the brunch this time! I had FOMO last time. Not missing it again.

4:27pm on 7/21/26 by CortDawg

SS Brunch! I am halfway there! 3 of the family's applications for Masters tix have been declined; if all are declined (as usual, because Masters tix are unicorns), then I am at brunch too!

4:30pm on 7/21/26 by Jennyhirsch

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@Jenny I got my declined Masters emails too lol

5:02pm on 7/21/26 by CortDawg

5 of our 6 family members were declined. The Impossible Dream. Looking like I will be at brunch with y'all!

5:29pm by Jennyhirsch

Rolling Thunder looks amazing! Just looked it up!

32 min ago by Gusgus5

I love it when my DVC waitlist comes through! no changing rooms now for our Christmas party trip!

4:16pm by VikeQueen

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Woot!

47 min ago by RememberWhen

Yay!!

37 min ago by HalfBludPrincess

Excellent. Mine actually came thru for Sept so now we are in a 1 bedroom the whole time vs studio the first night. I'm actually kinda sad, I was looking forward to showing DD's the double bath set up in the RR studio, lol.

36 min ago by cdlla

When the Starlight parade is at 9pm and 11pm, which direction does the 9pm go?

49 min ago by suzanne7711

9pm starts at Firehouse and ends at Splash Mt.

40 min ago by Jennyhirsch

Thanks @Jenny!

37 min ago by suzanne7711

"What's cookin'?" Tonight will be pot pie leftovers after I help a family member with picking up a furniture order. Downside it's an hour from home LOL. Share your dinner ideas this Wednesday.

54 min ago by TacMed

I went to a farmers market today so I'm improvising a chicken cacciatore and rice.

44 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

My Brother's in town and picked Mexican so enchiladas it is :)

38 min ago by cdlla

Anyone ever get an error message when trying to update online check in? 2 of my 4 reservations show error/ can't load on the website and MDE. WDW chat said they can't fix it and hope it fixes itself or check in at front desk.

10:43am by WildernessPixie

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Hoping it's a glitch. I can see all 4 reservations, all the info, people, confirmation number, etc on both the app and website but when I click on "update/modify check in" for 2 of the reservations it says error can't load the page.

12:35pm by WildernessPixie

Is it too close to your trip ckin?

2:27pm by Magicalday2011

No, they're a few months away. I bought plane tix so I was trying to update our arrival time.

6:16pm by WildernessPixie

What's the best way to sign up for tsa pre-check? Want to do for my next Disney trip in October

8:07pm on 7/20/26 by mickeyforlife

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It will show sign up locations in your area on the website. I was able to go to my local airport.

8:56pm on 7/20/26 by cdlla

Check AAA office locations. That is where I had mine done.

11:19pm on 7/20/26 by Pumpkinprincess11

I had the first avail at a staples and they were so dang quick and kind. Probably depends on your area.

11:39pm on 7/20/26 by Phillylaura

I did Staples as well and it was a pretty quick process.

12:51am on 7/21/26 by TheWalkingDad

We did staples too. Our CC covered the cost of pre. I made an appointment online and it was very quick.

7:55am on 7/21/26 by jules_fletch

Definitely check if any of your credit cards cover the cost, quite a few do now. (If you don't have one that does, might be a good time to get one and earn a sign up bonus too!) Also, if you have any international travel plans, the better play is to...

8:03am on 7/21/26 by JJT (staff)

..use the credit for Global Entry and TSA Precheck will be included. :)

8:04am on 7/21/26 by JJT (staff)

I keep seeing special offers for Clear as well. Somehow bargain basement security clearances aren't reassuring, like discounted plastic surgery.

9:39am on 7/21/26 by Ali Ababwa

Clear is identity verification, not security. It's a highly competitive industry right now so that's why they are offering discounts.

11:58am on 7/21/26 by melcort10

Ahhh, my error.

1:03pm on 7/21/26 by Ali Ababwa

I'd get Global Entry if you have any chance you might taken an international trips (or cruise). It's only a few $$ more.

1:58pm on 7/21/26 by mary32830

When you upgrade to Global from TSA-pre, do you need a new appointment? And will there still be a little check mark on your boarding pass indicating TSA Pre on domestic flights?

4:38pm on 7/21/26 by Jennyhirsch

You don't upgrade to GE, you would reapply and pay in full. Hence why it makes sense to start there. You will still get pre check when you fly domestically.

4:40pm on 7/21/26 by melcort10

GE doesn't work for all international locations so check your destinations first.

4:48pm on 7/21/26 by Rjcsmom

@jenny, I'm going thru this myself right now. I had to reapply, even tho my TSA pre has been in place for years. Application is more detailed. And I have to go for an in person interview (tomorrow). So I'd agree that if you think you want GE, just do

4:58pm on 7/21/26 by evamarie320

that from the get go. Or if you have TSA, wait for it to get close to expiration and instead of renewing it, apply for GE. GE includes TSA pre, so I assume once I'm approved it will all be just like it was with the automatic checks on boarding passes.

4:59pm on 7/21/26 by evamarie320

This is where I applied for both: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs

5:01pm on 7/21/26 by evamarie320

Global Entry includes TSA precheck. It's for customs when you return to the US. Bonus tip, global entry is free for your kids if you have it. So a good way way cost wise to get TSA for your kids.

5:04pm on 7/21/26 by mary32830

Global entry is not intended to be used outside of the US. It's for re-entering the US after you have been traveling globally.

5:11pm on 7/21/26 by melcort10

@evamarie Thank you for the good link! I think I'll do Global Entry after this next trip to get things lined up for some cruises next year. Unfortunately the nearest TSA office is 30 miles away, so it will take some time to arrange.

7:14pm on 7/21/26 by Ali Ababwa

@ali, you can wait and do your in person interview at an airport on arrival or departure. Just fill out the application online. Then when it is conditionally approved it will give you all your interview options including simply waiting for the next time

8:46am by evamarie320

you're at an intl airport.

8:46am by evamarie320

Thank you! I thought of that, but we are flying to MCO departing at 7:00am on Saturday, and I already have to get up at 3:00am, so it can wait for another trip or two!

9:22am by Ali Ababwa

SFL

10:18am by lorilcleveland

Just an update: went for my interview for GE today. I must not be much of a threat because my approval came thru 8 minutes after the interview. But my known traveler number has changed! Ugh. Now I have to change it on the two tix I've purchased already

3:25pm by evamarie320

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and at all the frequent flyer programs who have it on file.

3:26pm by evamarie320

Another good reason to just go straight for GE!

4:13pm by melcort10

@eva, that is exactly why I think we will stick with TSA Pre, lol. The lazy gene is strong in our family. And we have no plans for international travel right now.

5:28pm by Jennyhirsch

Question for DVC white card members.... I hear that you don't qualify for dining/merch discounts as well as access to lounges? This true? How CMs ever check or care even? Looking to buy resale and wanna know this before purchasing. Thanks all!

8:26pm on 7/20/26 by caurilio@gmail.com

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I'm a blue card member so I don't exactly know. But they have asked me to show them the 'DVC Y' on my virtual card to take advantage.

8:42pm on 7/20/26 by allanadale

They will look to see if the DVC, Y is in your MDE /Google/Apple wallet for lounge access and discounts

8:52pm on 7/20/26 by cdlla

So then to get into the lounges, you need to rent from a blue card member?

9:08pm on 7/20/26 by Fatty McButterpants

https://www.dvcstore.com/blog/disney-vacation-club-resale-restrictions/ This might help

9:13pm on 7/20/26 by youcanfly

Renting from a blue card member will not get you access if you are not a blue card owner.

12:55am on 7/21/26 by Beautiesandtheb

If you do mobile merchandise checkout or mobile order from a table service, the DVC discount is applied automatically (I am a resale only member with DVC-ND status).

5:12am on 7/21/26 by Lindsey740

Do the lounge CMs care? Yes, you are not getting into a DVC lounge. As others have said, mobile orders (merchandise and food) will apply the discount, for now. They could fix that at any time so don't expect it but enjoy it if it works.

5:38am on 7/21/26 by PrincipalTinker

I also have to point out that discounts and lounge access are not deeded rights for blue card members either.

6:13am on 7/21/26 by melcort10

Ok got it, so it's a ripoff to rent points from a white card member, and you should only rent points from a Blue Card member. And then for lounge access, they just need to let me borrow their card for my trip?

7:49am on 7/21/26 by Fatty McButterpants

@Fatty, I feel like you're doing a bit. It's not really landing. But taking it seriously: point rentals are for hotel stays only. No other perks come with.

8:11am on 7/21/26 by allanadale

Sorry, just trying to understand. So you need to be staying in the same hotel as the lounge to be able to go in? So like top of the world is for BLT only?

8:14am on 7/21/26 by Fatty McButterpants

As a "white card" member, I was fully aware of resale restrictions. I got the Disney Visa credit card to receive 10% discounts on merch and many restaurants on property. I've also gotten 15% discount for special tickets like Wild Africa Trek.

11:32am on 7/21/26 by allanmayo

@Fatty is being facetious, as is normal on this topic. Don't take it seriously, no need to correct him.

11:34am on 7/21/26 by utang44

We Fatty!

11:46am on 7/21/26 by allanmayo

typo....We love @Fatty!

11:47am on 7/21/26 by allanmayo

And Fatty loves Mayo!

1:40pm on 7/21/26 by Fatty McButterpants

And multilayer chocolate cake from TotW?

2:09pm on 7/21/26 by hodg

Thanks for your response guys. OK well I guess the question I have a white card members is how many times ever have you been denied or merchandise discount?

2:10pm on 7/21/26 by caurilio@gmail.com

I have not been able to get any DVC discounts since they went to the card in MDE. Before that I got the discounts a few times just by showing my reservation on MDE.

3:37pm on 7/21/26 by evamarie320

I've been denied discounts so many times that I stopped trying. I would have no expectations of getting any discounts if you are buying resale. Be confident that your resale savings will make up for it.

4:30pm on 7/21/26 by melcort10

Agree with @mel. And I'll echo whoever said this above: just get the Disney visa in order to get discounts. No regrets that I bought resale.

5:03pm on 7/21/26 by evamarie320

I think the big reason to buy direct over resale is being able to use your points at future hotels. We enjoy the AP discount too but using at future hotels is the main reason I went direct (and the price difference wasn't much at that time.)

5:14pm on 7/21/26 by popupcamper

If you buy resale, you're a DVC "owner" but not a DVC "member". Our first contract was dirct from DVC, making us members with the blue card. Our add-on contract was a resale contract.

11:02am by cobia

Thank you for that distinction, @cobia! I'd consider that a hard line between the two since many people spent a great deal of money for those direct buy membership perks.

11:27am by Ali Ababwa

Direct perks may be important to you and not others. Wasn't important to me because I live in NH and only go down 1-2 time a year. Direct discounts couldn't add up to the $15,000 I saved going resale. Booking at 14 OG resorts were plenty for my dollar.

11:48am by allanmayo

It didn't matter to us because we were already members, so we didn't lose anything buying resale for our second contract. The discount perks may not be substantial enough on their own to ch9oose buying from DVC over resale but there are other benefits to

3:03pm by cobia

buying from DVC. Just have to see if those benefits outweigh the cost difference

3:03pm by cobia

I've heard of circumstances where someone buys a minimal DVC contract from DVC for the "membership" and then adds on a much larger resale. Our first contract was pretty big but our resale was bigger and much less $

3:05pm by cobia

I've never heard of that distinction between member and owner @cobia. The DVC website refers to me as a member. I have a membership number. (Even tho I bought resale).

3:20pm by evamarie320

So resale members would be excluded from this? https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/disney-vacation-club/news/22jul2026-dvc-welcome-home-weeks-begins-free-treats-dining-discounts-and-character-meets-start-now.htm

4:21pm by caurilio@gmail.com

I've missed @fatty's DVC blue card banter. Glad you're back!

4:34pm by ljmcg

@caurilio, right. If you buy resale today you do not qualify for any "Membership Extras". Some people who bought resale years ago get those benefits. WDW changes the rules every few years (imho trying to make resale less attractive. )

4:40pm by evamarie320

That press release talks about "eligible members" which means members with a blue card.

4:41pm by evamarie320

I do not believe there is an owner/member distinction. Just some owners/members are not eligible for membership extras which are the "fringe benefits" and discounts.

4:52pm by melcort10

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What's the difference between a member and an owner? Are they not the same thing?

5:09pm by caurilio@gmail.com

The only way around those perks for white card is mobile check out for the shopping discounts. All other perks they are super super strict. 150pts min direct to get access to magical extras (allll the perks), future resorts etc.

5:14pm by Totsypooh

Everyone is a member AND an owner. But all new resale members are not eligible for member extras. Basically you only get the room nights. Thats the tradeoff for the massive savings buying resale.

5:16pm by Totsypooh

In BG1, when "show all" is checked for LL return times, the times are shaded to show available, overlap, and unavailable. Would I be able to book an overlap time, or is that just shown for reference?

7:08am by suzanne7711

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What @mel said. Joel explained to me a couple months ago that "overlapping" just shows you time slots that would be overlapping existing LLs, whether they're available or not. You can book an overlapping time if it's listed as available.

8:50am by utang44

Thank you for the explanations!

4:08pm by suzanne7711

I had 3 or 4 overlapping last weekend thanks to BG1. I just grabbed when a better time became available.

4:48pm by moondance07

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