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https://www.instagram.com/p/DarAAjfhGK4/?igsh=bXRvczEwZTA2cGl2 Ndr but bgt has free scarfs for pass holders I ain't doing this right

7:59pm on 7/11/26 by TheREALniter

Lol

8:31am on 7/12/26 by dianabonn

We got a "free" cooling scarf and steel water bottle on the WAT tour.

10:37am on 7/12/26 by Ali Ababwa

Nice @Ali! We've got that booked for September. I do love included swag.

7:53pm on 7/12/26 by RememberWhen

I still use my walking with the animals water bottle. The scarf not so much.

45 min ago by JackOfAll

Disney and PayPal partners now?. What's up with these pay in 4 & pay monthly PayPal options? Seems new. What's the benefit of that? Is there a charge or interest on these? Or is the benefit just getting people in the door with big purchases

9:11am on 7/14/26 by RileysBirthday

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As I understand it, Disney would get paid the full amount at checkout, so the interest costs would be tacked on the individual payments and go to PayPal or whatever platform offers the service.

10:24am on 7/14/26 by utang44

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/07/14/buy-now-pay-later-bnpl-finance-groceries-rent-and-bills.html

10:25am on 7/14/26 by utang44

Not using a rewards program or reward CC is leaving money on the table.

47 min ago by JackOfAll

NDR. Hey friends. Some of you know this already, but Friday will be the day for my 10-year-old's open heart surgery. I just completed the 20-hr drive to Mayo Clinic in MN (over two days), and I'm waiting for my husband and kiddo to get off the plane...

7:34pm on 7/7/26 by JERancher

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...For those inclined, I'd welcome all the prayers and well wishes for us (especially for Friday, and for his recovery in this upcoming season). Thank you so much!

7:35pm on 7/7/26 by JERancher

Sending prayers your way @JER and happy thoughts for a quick recovery.

7:41pm on 7/7/26 by cdlla

Sending prayers!

7:42pm on 7/7/26 by imadisneymom

So sorry to hear about your child's heart issue. Will be praying.

7:43pm on 7/7/26 by h2olly

Praying here in Michigan for your DS, and for you and DH too. May your faith carry you during this challenging time.

7:49pm on 7/7/26 by Call me Leota

Sending good vibes and wishes your way for a good surgery and speedy recovery for your kiddo! And huge hugs to you!

7:52pm on 7/7/26 by tlrg4488

Adding your DS and your family to my prayer list @JER.

7:57pm on 7/7/26 by TacMed

Sending prayers and hugs.

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

Sending prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for your DS @JER

8:04pm on 7/7/26 by Rjcsmom

You've got it.

8:07pm on 7/7/26 by utang44

Sending my best to all of you!

8:11pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Prayers and more prayers!

8:15pm on 7/7/26 by 58breezy

My DW and I are sending your son and family prayers and strength. We will be thinking of you.

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

Sending prayers and pixie dust!!!

8:16pm on 7/7/26 by jbreen25

@JER, praying for a successful surgery, compassionate and wise members of the care team, peace and rest for you, family and kiddo. Prayers of healing and wholeness.

8:20pm on 7/7/26 by ejhnstn

One of my DDs has had 2 heart surgeries, so my mom heart is right there with you @JER! Sending prayers, liner love, pixie dust and whatever else you and your family need!!

8:22pm on 7/7/26 by njhyndman

@JER, sending lots of prayers and well wishes to you all!

8:24pm on 7/7/26 by MicheleandtheBeast

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts to your family and to the doctors and nurses that will be taking care of your little one.

8:26pm on 7/7/26 by HeiGirlHei

Sending prayers your way @JER

8:28pm on 7/7/26 by ram777

Prayers ascending!

8:28pm on 7/7/26 by ferbtones

Hugs!

8:34pm on 7/7/26 by RememberWhen

@JER I'll be thinking of him (and you and the rest of the family) this week but especially on Friday

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

Prayers for you and your child.

8:44pm on 7/7/26 by maurine08

Sending much love and hugs to you all. Nurses are amazing and will help you through it. Will be thinking of you Friday. Please reach out if you need anything at all.

8:47pm on 7/7/26 by Magicalday2011

Praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Also make sure to take care of you as well!!

8:47pm on 7/7/26 by jules_fletch

Sending healing thoughts to your kiddo and strength to the family during this tough period. Youre in great hands at Mayo

8:54pm on 7/7/26 by 56arlene

I hope everything goes smoothly. I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts.

9:01pm on 7/7/26 by Ange425

Sending prayers for safe and steady hands for your doctor and that you and your boy will be on your next Disney trip before you know it. Hugs mom!

9:03pm on 7/7/26 by Totsypooh

Thinking of your family, @JE!

9:13pm on 7/7/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Sending prayers @JE!

9:38pm on 7/7/26 by koolaid

Thinking of your family.

9:44pm on 7/7/26 by momma4fun

Sending prayers for your 10 year old. Also to you and your family.

9:45pm on 7/7/26 by olddonnaduck

Sending prayers for DS, his doctors, your whole family, and the rest of the staff at Mayo Clinic that they keep DS as healthy, happy, and pain free as possible.

9:49pm on 7/7/26 by Phil H. Magic

Absolutely will be praying for your little one plus you and your DH.

9:52pm on 7/7/26 by youcanfly

Praying for your son and your family.

9:59pm on 7/7/26 by WendyMarie

You're in good hands. Best wishes from me and DD (who needs another EKG after heat exhaustion issues at camp)

10:22pm on 7/7/26 by Ali Ababwa

I've added you, your family and friends and your care team to my prayer list @JER. Please keep us posted on how all of yall are doing.

11:06pm on 7/7/26 by popupcamper

Thinking of you and sending well wishes for a smooth procedure and recovery process.

11:20pm on 7/7/26 by trixiedust23

Will definitely be thinking about your family - especially Friday and during recovery. Sending my best to all of you!

11:20pm on 7/7/26 by tl5

Sending prayers @Jer. Hugs to you!

11:57pm on 7/7/26 by armandarae

Lots of prayers for you and your kiddo!! I hope and pray for a successful surgery and fast recovery.

12:05am on 7/8/26 by kslawyergirl

Open heart surgery. Wow. Praying hard for your family and your kiddo.

12:14am on 7/8/26 by Rhondak0000

Sending prayers and well wishes for your DS to have a smooth recovery.

12:19am on 7/8/26 by WildernessPixie

Many thoughts and prayers are with you constantly. You could not be in a better place for his care! I'm glad you had such happy recent travels to fill your minds with happy memories.

12:37am on 7/8/26 by snowdiz

You all are the absolute best; thank you so much. I'll update this post once I have news to share!

4:53am on 7/8/26 by JERancher

Thinking of your DS and your family this week. Sending you a big virtual hug.

5:09am on 7/8/26 by PrincipalTinker

Hope your precious son and hubby made it safely and y'all got settled into a hotel and got some good rest last night.

6:14am on 7/8/26 by h2olly

Prayers and pixie dust.

6:55am on 7/8/26 by matterhorn55

Your family will be in my thoughts.

6:57am on 7/8/26 by deejason

Prayers <>

7:04am on 7/8/26 by pod4christ

Keeping your family in my thoughts.

7:37am on 7/8/26 by Dis_stacey

Sending prayers!

7:44am on 7/8/26 by Attyaz9

Sending prayers for your family!

7:47am on 7/8/26 by WDWchipndale

My mom had a surgery at Mayo that none of the other hospitals would even attempt to do. She came through it great. You are in good hands up there. Praying for your family.

7:49am on 7/8/26 by hawkeye91

Prayers for your son, your family, and his care team. It's scary to hand your child over to doctors for a surgery like that.

8:03am on 7/8/26 by JenniferB1975

Thinking of you in Minneapolis. You are in great hands at Mayo.

8:14am on 7/8/26 by VikeQueen

Praying for your son and family!

8:26am on 7/8/26 by GoldenDreams

Adding more prayers as well as chiming in that Mayo is wonderful! Your family is in great hands.

8:50am on 7/8/26 by Muffins_Mom

Thinking of you and sending positive healing thoughts.

9:12am on 7/8/26 by WalternateUniverse

Sending all of you love and light right now. And many nurse-y good luck and healing vibes.

9:22am on 7/8/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

Sending prayers and positive thoughts that everything goes smoothly on Friday and beyond. Thinking of you all

9:30am on 7/8/26 by act72

Hoping everyone got through their flights okay and you can have a productive but boring day getting checked in, if that's supposed to happen today.

9:39am on 7/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

Wow @JER - may God guide the hands of the surgeons & peace rest upon you all! Praying for success, healing, & restoration! Blessings upon blessings!

10:17am on 7/8/26 by DestinyCalled

Praying for full healing and recovery for your son and strength to endure for you and your husband. My daughter had heart surgery, so I know what you're going through. Praying also for God to guide the hands of all the doctors.

10:21am on 7/8/26 by TheWholePie

Sending well wishes and good vibes your way.

11:28am on 7/8/26 by baemax

Prayers for your family @JER. Stay strong, but also allow yourself to be emotional. We are with you.

11:32am on 7/8/26 by trishr.

Praying that peace embraces you all.

11:33am on 7/8/26 by vmorrison63

JER, praying for your little warrior, you & your family, all those involved.

11:36am on 7/8/26 by LisaPooh

Sending prayers to you and your family. The Mayo is the best.

11:39am on 7/8/26 by BraveDisgrrl

Thinking of you

11:56am on 7/8/26 by ls2000

Thoughts and prayers for all of you.

12:13pm on 7/8/26 by BriarRosy

Positive vibes for all.

12:57pm on 7/8/26 by gmcc

Adding good thoughts here for you all tomorrow.

9:36pm on 7/9/26 by RememberWhen

Praying for this!

9:42pm on 7/9/26 by yetisafari

Praying for your son and your family!

9:53pm on 7/9/26 by MstrGoofy

Sending good thoughts and strength

9:54pm on 7/9/26 by TypeAplanner

Sending Prayers

10:01pm on 7/9/26 by bowling_gma

Thinking of you all !

10:27pm on 7/9/26 by snelvis

Thinking of you all today

10:38pm on 7/9/26 by hodg

Prayed for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

10:41pm on 7/9/26 by Pumpkinprincess11

Thanks again, everyone! Pre-op appts went great, and we're due to be at the hospital at 6am (Central) this morning. Thankful for all of your kind words and support!

2:39am on 7/10/26 by JERancher

Wishing you all the very best, from across the pond :-)

5:08am on 7/10/26 by grannymac

Prayers for your family today @JER

6:00am on 7/10/26 by wvdisneyrn

Praying for you and your family today @JER.

6:14am on 7/10/26 by TacMed

Praying for best possible outcome and a full and swift recovery for your little guy.

6:55am on 7/10/26 by gopackgo

Sending prayers for you and your family @JER

7:10am on 7/10/26 by T07

Adding my prayers for your DS and family.

7:21am on 7/10/26 by youcanfly

Holding your son and his surgery team in my thoughts

7:34am on 7/10/26 by KLuck

Today's the day! Lots of good people holding you all in their thoughts today.

8:36am on 7/10/26 by Ali Ababwa

Prayers lifted up

8:50am on 7/10/26 by sarahr

Thinking of you today.

9:03am on 7/10/26 by Jennyhirsch

We are keeping you and your son and his surgical team in our prayers today. Hugs to you.

9:13am on 7/10/26 by evamarie320

Praying

9:31am on 7/10/26 by h2olly

Thinking of you today!!!

9:33am on 7/10/26 by tlrg4488

Thanks, everyone. We're about an hr into his surgery; no news so far, and this is a time when no news is good news.

9:53am on 7/10/26 by JERancher

That's great @JER. Sending a hug <> too

10:21am on 7/10/26 by youcanfly

Praying all goes well

10:39am on 7/10/26 by sivako4750

Praying for you and your family!!

11:02am on 7/10/26 by kimincrete79

Sending all the good energy and pixie dust

11:55am on 7/10/26 by LaurenInWonderland

Three hours later, hopefully it's well on the way to being resolved!

12:26pm on 7/10/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thank you all so much! The main part of the procedure is complete. No surprises, and everything went well. It'll still be a few hours before we can see him- lots to do post-op- but this is amazing news. The next hurdle is to see how he does in the...

12:41pm on 7/10/26 by JERancher

Congratulations to DS for courage, and well done to the family for their patience and support.

12:43pm on 7/10/26 by Ali Ababwa

...next 24 hrs or so with the new (repaired) valve; that will determine whether he'll need a second surgery and/or different interventions. So please do feel free to keep the prayers coming. But good news so far!

12:43pm on 7/10/26 by JERancher

Glad today went well, and continued prayers for all of you.

12:56pm on 7/10/26 by ram777

This is great news ! Will continue to send good thoughts your way

12:57pm on 7/10/26 by VikeQueen

Thank you for the update, been thinking of you all today!

1:01pm on 7/10/26 by ferbtones

So gals everything is going well so far!

1:21pm on 7/10/26 by njhyndman

I hope all continues to go smoothly!

1:26pm on 7/10/26 by WDWchipndale

Prayers, pixie dust and well wishes

1:26pm on 7/10/26 by Eeyores Pal

I'll add good vibes and pixie dust to my prayers!

1:35pm on 7/10/26 by TacMed

Prayers for you all and his team. It is crazy how quick they get them up and moving in the ICU. (DH had open heart last year) Be sure to take care of yourself while taking care of him.

1:37pm on 7/10/26 by Tinkerminnie

Continued prayers coming your way, JER.

2:30pm on 7/10/26 by lizshiv

Sending all the love!

2:48pm on 7/10/26 by BlastThatPeterPan

Wonderful news so far still holding you all up in our thoughts

4:29pm on 7/10/26 by snelvis

So glad to read this! Sending more prayers for your DS (and virtual hugs for you).

4:35pm on 7/10/26 by Rjcsmom

Holding you and your family in my thoughts.

4:44pm on 7/10/26 by Tracyclary

Glad our prayers are working. We won't stop praying for your little guy.

6:40pm on 7/10/26 by Phil H. Magic

Glad to hear the good news. Counting to pray.

8:12pm on 7/10/26 by WendyMarie

So glad to read this! Continued prayers and pixie dust.

8:41pm on 7/10/26 by jbreen25

Good news. Prayers for all of you.

10:33pm on 7/10/26 by fcoffey

I'm late to this, but sending my Care Bear Stare your family's way.

12:08am on 7/11/26 by tiana

Great news JERancher! Continued prayers for his recovery and all of you.

1:08am on 7/11/26 by h2olly

I hope the night was uneventful and restful for your son :)

9:18am on 7/11/26 by KLuck

Glad to see it went well! Keep us posted!

9:20am on 7/11/26 by koolaid

Great news!

12:04pm on 7/11/26 by 58breezy

I am so glad for your son's progress! I have had the good (well, kind of, LOL) fortune to have had 2 major surgeries at Mayo; I was so thankful for the superlative care I received. Your providers are among the most expert and dedicated in the world!

12:47pm on 7/11/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Been on my mind.. keep checking for the 24 hr update but also know your attention is on taking care of your son. Still praying for you all!

3:58pm on 7/11/26 by Tinkerminnie

@tinker and all others: thank you for the support! His echo this morning looked great, so fingers crossed that continues! Unfortunately, he had a really awful night last night regarding nausea. He seemed to turn a corner this pm, so we're hitting...

9:55pm on 7/11/26 by JERancher

...the hay early and hoping he continues to feel more like himself! If all goes well, the chest tubes come out tomorrow, which everyone says is a huge game changer for pain management. Hoping for that... and so grateful for everyone's prayers and well ...

9:57pm on 7/11/26 by JERancher

...wishes!

9:57pm on 7/11/26 by JERancher

Praying for you all! Glad your son's surgery went well and hoping that he is continuing to do well. Will continue to check for the 24 hr update, but no rush as I know your family is all you really need to care about now. :)

9:58pm on 7/11/26 by JuniperMB

Oh, I just saw you updated as I was typing! So sorry he had a rough night. Praying the tube removal goes well and he is able to fully recover without more surgeries! Praying for your whole family through this!

10:00pm on 7/11/26 by JuniperMB

Thanks for the update! Glad things are progressing and hopefully they're able to find him a more comfortable situation. Sending good thoughts your way.

10:37pm on 7/11/26 by RememberWhen

That sounds like good news - except the nausea. The tube removal will help a lot with his pain. Will keep you all in our prayers.

11:58pm on 7/11/26 by Tinkerminnie

Thanks for the update JERancher. Hopefully his nausea is better and all of you are getting a good night's rest....or as much rest as it is possible to get in a hospital anyway. Fingers crossed chest tube comes out this AM.

3:25am on 7/12/26 by h2olly

Continuing to pray and think of you all.

6:36am on 7/12/26 by youcanfly

Thinking of you and your family this morning.

7:13am on 7/12/26 by allanmayo

Hoping he's feeling much better this morning and tubes will be taken out today. Sending continued prayers for him and your family.

7:50am on 7/12/26 by Rjcsmom

Thankful for good news. Continuing to support and pray for you all.

8:46am on 7/12/26 by yetisafari

Great news! Hugs and prayers sent.

9:40am on 7/12/26 by evamarie320

Sending prayers. So glad to hear the great news so far.

4:32pm on 7/12/26 by royjoyahoy

Hoping recovery is still going well and that nausea is better managed now. Thanks for keeping us posted - I know it is exhausting trying to get any rest in a hospital - don't forget your self care as well.

8:46pm on 7/12/26 by tl5

Thanks for all the kind words, folks! After a decent day yesterday (and getting the chest tubes out), we learned that he has a collapsed lung. Very two-steps-forward-and-one-step-back over here. So appreciate the well wishes and prayers.

6:00am on 7/13/26 by JERancher

Praying for your sweet son and all of you.

6:19am on 7/13/26 by LuvsKonaCoffee

Oh! Please keep us updated. Continuing to send prayers your way.

6:28am on 7/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

Thinking of you, @JE.

6:51am on 7/13/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Thinking of you all, &JER, continued prayers and pixie dust!

7:53am on 7/13/26 by jbreen25

Oh @JER I know you must be so worried and frustrated. Please know your liner family is lifting you and you little one up in prayer!

8:04am on 7/13/26 by youcanfly

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

8:17am on 7/13/26 by goofygrandpa

Aargh! We will co time to pray for you all. I bet you're exhausted!

8:51am on 7/13/26 by evamarie320

Hey again everyone- thanks once more for the well wishes. He'll be receiving another (smaller) chest tube this morning. Another procedure, more potential complications. It's a bummer... but hopefully a temporary setback. We'll see.

9:12am on 7/13/26 by JERancher

Sending more hugs and prayers.

9:14am on 7/13/26 by Rjcsmom

Sending lots of prayers.

9:25am on 7/13/26 by WDWchipndale

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts @JER.

10:43am on 7/13/26 by cdlla

So sorry. Lots of healing going on. DH had that too. He will get tired of you reminding him to use the incentive spirometer. We are keeping you all in our prayers.

11:08am on 7/13/26 by Tinkerminnie

Thinking of y'all, @JER. That healing process is such a bear sometimes. One of the best illustrations of the "it's a marathon, not a sprint" analogies that I know of.

11:17am on 7/13/26 by utang44

Thank your updating. Thinking of you

11:41am on 7/13/26 by VikeQueen

Prayers heading your way. There's no better place in the world than Mayo in MN. Our daughter was treated there in the 90's and she got the absolute best of care.

11:46am on 7/13/26 by Spiff

Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.

1:19pm on 7/13/26 by Dis_stacey

Oh @JER I know how hard set backs can be. I remember after my DDs first surgery we were expecting 4-5 days in the PICU that turned in to 9. So hard - a marathon for sure but 13 years later all is well. Hang in there and know we are with you!

1:37pm on 7/13/26 by njhyndman

Continuing to pray for you all.

2:53pm on 7/13/26 by WendyMarie

I've been away for a couple weeks and just catching up, @JER. Praying for healing for your sweet boy and no more setbacks. And praying for strength for you! So hard.

3:46pm on 7/13/26 by rickelwoman

This would be so difficult. Prayers.

3:52pm on 7/13/26 by JackOfAll

Prayers for a quick recovery! Sorry, been away from Chat for a while.....

5:30pm on 7/13/26 by hlbyers

Sending more prayers and thinking of yall @JE!

10:04pm on 7/13/26 by koolaid

Positive energy sent your way for you and your sweet boy!

6:58am on 7/14/26 by Magicalday2011

Thinking of you. Lots of love prayers & BIG hugs to you and your family

9:53am on 7/14/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

Thinking about your son, you and the whole family this morning. I hope the smaller tube is able to come out soon and the healing will continue. Try and rest as best you can while at the hospital. take the breaks you need so you can continue to be strong.

12:23pm on 7/14/26 by MrsNesbitt05

Thinking of you today, @JER! Sending pixie dust for this morning's procedure.

12:28pm on 7/14/26 by jbreen25

Sending prayers!

2:36pm on 7/14/26 by 4wvufans

Continued prayers are being sent your way

4:20pm on 7/14/26 by disneymama3

Lifting your son, you and your family up in my prayers for strength and healing!

4:43pm on 7/14/26 by lala44

Thinking of you guys and sending my best wishes for his recovery.

9:14pm on 7/14/26 by tl5

Praying for his full recovery, especially the collapsed lung, @JERancher! I've been away from this chat for quite a while - sorry to be late to this.

10:22pm on 7/14/26 by Operaml

@JERancher, I am thinking of you and your son. Any updates?

9:56am on 7/15/26 by PrincipalTinker

I was wondering the same @PT.

11:34am on 7/15/26 by TacMed

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Thinking of you all today!

1:20pm on 7/15/26 by KLuck

Praying for your family.

2:22pm on 7/15/26 by karen118

Hope things are progressing in a positive way @JE!

59 min ago by koolaid

Reaching out to Mid-Atlantic Disney families. DW is joining the Administration at the University of Delaware, and I wanted to get your thoughts on best airports (etc) from Delaware/Philadelphia area. Shifting flights from MKE for Wine and Dine asap.

6:40pm on 7/14/26 by hlbyers

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I'm on the eastern shore and there's nothing in Delaware. Philly and BWI are the biggies in the area.

6:44pm on 7/14/26 by Ali Ababwa

But I forgot to say congratulations to DW on the new post!

6:54pm on 7/14/26 by Ali Ababwa

@hlbyers, this is exciting! Does this mean you will be moving away from the Milwaukee area?

6:55pm on 7/14/26 by snowdiz

If you are ok with budget you can get decent deals on avelo out of Wilmington. Super easy airport..:it's the only plane:

7:01pm on 7/14/26 by Phillylaura

Also with avelo-they run great specials. Follow them on Instagram. They swap specials every 24-72 hours

7:02pm on 7/14/26 by Phillylaura

I always fly out of BWI. I feel like I am always on the parking shuttle with people who drove to BWI from the Philly or DE area bc of better or more flight times.

7:09pm on 7/14/26 by Jennyhirsch

You may have to try both and see what you prefer. My main recommendation would be to avoid being on I95 and going thru the tunnel to BWI drive at rush hour. So choose flight times carefully.

7:14pm on 7/14/26 by Jennyhirsch

@hlbyers I live in Newark by the university and have many prof and admin friends. I'd be happy to answer any DE specific questions! Please feel free to dm me on the forum and I will share my email address with you.

7:23pm on 7/14/26 by KLuck

As for airports, we split between PHL and BWI depending on price, flight times, and where we are flying to. PHL is anywhere between 40 and 60 minutes from out house (a mile west of campus) and BWI is 70-90 min away. Parking is easier and less $ at BWI.

7:26pm on 7/14/26 by KLuck

Thanks everyone! @Snow - likely yes, though with DS at Madison, we will still have a WI connection. @Kluck - thanks, just sent a message through the forum.

5:37pm on 7/15/26 by hlbyers

@Philly - I'm super interested in that airline. It looks like they fly to FL every few days; have you ever gotten "stuck" with a canceled flight, or is this a super dependable airline? Fun to think about weekend getaway!

5:39pm on 7/15/26 by hlbyers

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Just here to say Bella from Main Street Dish podcast is also on staff at that university as ice arena admin!

6:18pm on 7/15/26 by maurine08

I responded to your message!

9:10pm on 7/15/26 by Totsypooh

@byers-if you play around with Lakeland and MCO there are daily flights and sometimes two. I do have a backup plan for a cancelled flight but haven't needed them. Super easy and parking is cheap.

11:22pm on 7/15/26 by Phillylaura

4 Parks Challenge: my DAS DD has been interested in attempting this but she's very low endurance, but this might convince her to get out walking at home to train for the challenge in September. Recommendations?

7:01pm on 7/14/26 by Ali Ababwa

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She does that! And feeds the dog and too many cats.

7:01pm on 7/15/26 by Ali Ababwa

Good for her.

9:59pm on 7/15/26 by JackOfAll

Does she enjoy pin trading. Pin trade in each park. Or a game. We watch vlogers that do pin challenges. We still sometimes have to get my son a wheelchair. He's prob need it if four parks. Four exit/entry bus walks those seem to be sooo long for us.

11:12pm on 7/15/26 by wvdisneyrn

My very first offsite visit in coming up. What do you do differently? We will have a car/APs. Each park one time. dAS (no LL typically needed). When to arrive at each park and any tips on parking/trams /TTC/ways to use the time during EE. Thanks

5:23pm on 7/13/26 by wvdisneyrn

Also any tips about westgate villas if anyone has them. It was so cheap I couldn't pass it up and it allowed me to book several onsite long weekends to visit DCP kid later this fall.

7:22pm on 7/13/26 by wvdisneyrn

Definitely purchase LL, sometimes you can skip RD and use the stacked LL and zombie stack to create a late morning start. Having multiple trios with an AP means less stress to do everything.

6:53am on 7/14/26 by youcanfly

No help but my DS is doing DCP this fall also! So excited for them.

8:02am on 7/14/26 by Daisy de la Cruz

Awesome @daisy! when does he arrive. She movies in 8/3 MK Main Street. Bakery.

11:08pm on 7/15/26 by wvdisneyrn

Good morning everyone. I put a message in the forum, I thought I would put a message here on chat as well. I am floating the idea of an anniversary trip to Aluani next summer. I know nothing other than I will have to wait until the seventh month mark.

10:36am on 7/9/26 by goofygardiner

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Any and all information/suggestions would be quite welcome at this point.

10:36am on 7/9/26 by goofygardiner

I've never been but following as we're considering a trip in the future.

10:40am on 7/9/26 by popupcamper

Dh and I went last December as part of a larger Hawai'i trip. It was a lovely and relaxing 5 nights. We took advantage of the adult pool, ate multiple times at the Olelo room (and enjoyed the live music!), and relaxed. Dh has food allergies which made 1/

10:44am on 7/9/26 by KLuck

the 2 prix fixe restaurants not worth it. We also ate at Off the Hook (breakfast and dinner once each) and had a fancy dinner next door at Mina's Fish House at the Four Seasons. There are many other nice places to eat that don't work w dh's restrictions.

10:49am on 7/9/26 by KLuck

We did rent a car (free parking w DVC). One day we drove up to the North Shore and another day we hiked Diamond Head. There are oodles of botanical gardens if you are into that sort of thing like I am lol and Pearl Harbor ofc (had been before) 3/

10:51am on 7/9/26 by KLuck

The luau gets good reviews, but we did another luau on the Big Island. There are lots of characters to meet! We splurged on a 1 br ocean view and I am so happy we did that. We spent a lot of time on our balcony (Ewa tower, one of those w a long balcony)

10:55am on 7/9/26 by KLuck

It is nice to be able to just relax there. There are good places across the street to eat at. There's also a grocery store. The resort places are good too. The traffic from airport to Aulani can be very heavy.

10:57am on 7/9/26 by bucketfoot

Paging @Totsy :)

11:56am on 7/9/26 by cdlla

I will be there in September and can report back. We are also doing it as part of a larger trip to other islands.

12:15pm on 7/9/26 by VikeQueen

We went for 7 nights in the summer of 2023. A few thoughts: the resort is amazing. We loved our stay. We rented DVC points and our room overlooked the center pool area out to the ocean.

12:19pm on 7/9/26 by shockbl

After 4 nights we grew tired of the pool and lazy rivers and lack of food. As others said, there are some great restaurants across the street but we were frankly bored. 4 nights and 3 days was plenty to take in all the resort has to offer.

12:20pm on 7/9/26 by shockbl

Getting and holding pool chairs is a thing. I would go down about 8:30 to get ours. One person has to be present at all times to hold the chairs. The quick service and sit-down restaurants are nice but again for only so long.

12:21pm on 7/9/26 by shockbl

Any island in Hawaii is amazing but having been to other islands, Oahu is probably my least favorite. It's the most crowded. We felt Aulani was one and done for us. We had come from Kauai and wished we had spent more time there. So much so....

12:23pm on 7/9/26 by shockbl

...that we decided if we ever return to Hawaii we are going back to Kauai. I don't mean to sound like a downer about Aulani. We are glad we went. We just wished we spent 4, 5 nights max. Better times and places can be had in other parts of Hawaii.

12:24pm on 7/9/26 by shockbl

I forgot to mention the luau - 200% would do that again at Aulani. Absolutely beautiful, magical and the food was delicious. My daughter was 12 and she cried when it was over because she was so entranced by the beauty of the show.

12:27pm on 7/9/26 by shockbl

We love Aulani. I would definitely recommend renting a car so you can explore the island. Agree about the luau, we really enjoyed it. I'll throw in a different perspective on the restaurants...

12:34pm on 7/9/26 by njhyndman

...Makahiki does a good character breakfast so I'd recommend it if you like character meals. I really enjoyed AMA AMA at sunset for meal. However it is expensive and more for foodies. It's a lovely resort.

12:36pm on 7/9/26 by njhyndman

I agree with everything you said @shock. I own Aulani DVC points so we have been a few times. But I can only stay there for so long. And I think having a car to get out to explore the island is a must if you can possibly do it.

12:38pm on 7/9/26 by VikeQueen

The Luau is lovely, but it is less traditional than another luau you might experience elsewhere.

12:38pm on 7/9/26 by VikeQueen

Yes! Forgot about the character breakfast! It's the best character breakfast I have ever attended. Food and character interactions were the best! Non-hurried and delicious.

12:43pm on 7/9/26 by shockbl

We've gone over Christmas and New Years for the last two years. Extended family in a 2-bed villa. We love it. We did a week on the north shore and then transferred to Aulani. Always had a rental car. We love the island.

12:45pm on 7/9/26 by silvest

We're planning a big trip in Feb. current plan is basically every other day at the resort, alternating with something elsewhere. There's a lot to see and do on Oahu. We're planning Pearl Harbor, north shore, PCC, Honolulu and maybe a boat trip.

12:47pm on 7/9/26 by RememberWhen

My BFF had a similar impression as @shock. She was glad when they moved to the Marriott nearby. She thought Aulani was too hectic and had too many screaming kids with families jostling for pool seats. And she had teens with her. She would not recommend it

1:16pm on 7/9/26 by evamarie320

as a romantic couples destination lol.

1:17pm on 7/9/26 by evamarie320

I agree its very much a family destination but when we went, DH and I found pockets that were more quiet/serene and less surrounded with kid enrgy. Here are some ideas. Very early mornings on the beach. Sublime. Yoga classes, paddleboard. We were

1:30pm on 7/9/26 by Totsypooh

Jetlagged anyway. After dark around the resort and by the water. Also very quiet and pretty esp after the pool closes. We are next door at Minas Fish house. A great alternative to Ama Ama and very formal/romantic. We got massages at the SPA and the adult

1:32pm on 7/9/26 by Totsypooh

Only area was very nice and we pretty much had it to ourselves. One of the funnest things we did together was the ukelele class. DH is already a guitar player but i was utterly amazed. They did the 4 chord thing where you can play a dozen different songs

1:33pm on 7/9/26 by Totsypooh

How did I forget to mention the spa? We both enjoyed it (I had a facial bc I don't like people touching me lol) The adult pool was sooooo quiet compared to the main pool. We both liked the lazy river and the slides when not overrun w kids (evening)

2:42pm on 7/9/26 by KLuck

OMG yes - the spa!!! I have been to a lot of different spas and Aulani is by far my favorite.

3:22pm on 7/9/26 by njhyndman

Chiming in with another vote for the spa! We were there a week and alternated one day staying at the resort with one day off site excursions and loved that schedule.

6:44pm on 7/9/26 by Rjcsmom

This is great information. Thank you. Tell me more. You can't possibly oversaturate me at this point. Any thoughts on when to get good prices on flights, and from where? I am Canadian, near Toronto, but I'm happy to fly from Buffalo or Detroit.

8:36pm on 7/10/26 by goofygardiner

We actually added an extra day at the front and back of our trip and flew from Chicago to San Francisco (sight seeing day there) and then from San Fran to Hawaii the next day so our flights were about 4 hours each vs. one 8 hour flight.

9:35pm on 7/10/26 by Rjcsmom

We stayed there for half our trip, and half at the Royal Hawaiian. We had a rental car. We absolutely loved the resort. I agree with all that the other posters mentioned. We liked snorkeling at their beach. I saw a small octopus, so that was a big plus.

12:33am on 7/11/26 by tiana

The lazy river was a joy, the luau was good, but I prefer a more authentic one, and the character breakfast was wonderful. I agree with going across the street for food and other things. So much island to explore. Try to hit Waimanalo Beach!

12:35am on 7/11/26 by tiana

Sfl

7:45am on 7/11/26 by peterpan4ever

To me this luau was less cheesy than others I've been to. We prefer Oahu to Maui but those are the only two we've visited. I agree that likely 4 or 5 nights can be enough unless you really work to find other things to see/do other places to eat.

9:32am on 7/11/26 by aliceinwonderla

That made us decide that on our trip next summer we would split stay. If you decide to do that, keep in mind that points system for Aulani differs in that weekend is not more than weekday. For that reason we chose Aulani for Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon and

9:35am on 7/11/26 by aliceinwonderla

Other resort/ island during week. Have heard that locals like to book weekends there though so might be tough at 7mo. Have also heard flying Tues or Wed is sig cheaper and that seems to be true.

9:37am on 7/11/26 by aliceinwonderla

I also feel like I read somewhere that Aulani will undergo refurb in 2027. Not sure if that is still true, but maybe by 7mo mark you will have a better idea.

9:40am on 7/11/26 by aliceinwonderla

When you log into the DVC site and search for Aulani, you get this message "From April 5, 2027 - May 7, 2027, the Waikolohe Stream lazy river and Tubestone Curl tube slide will be closed for maintenance."

10:30am on 7/11/26 by KLuck

I believe the soft goods refurb was in 2021 which means Aulani is due for hard goods refurb in 2028, if DVC sticks to the schedule.

10:34am on 7/11/26 by KLuck

Thank you. I appreciate your information.

10:11pm on 7/11/26 by goofygardiner

Oh yes the luau was great. Lots of pre-luau cultural activities and not kitchy at all. With a little disney flair which was nice. I also really liked how secluded the beach area was. So different than the wild party vibe on waikiki beach.Even fancy hotels

9:43am on 7/12/26 by Totsypooh

We did also have a car and did kualoa ranch, pearl harbor and all the other fun touristy things. Also we went to costco for souvenirs like all the macadamia things and the shortbread cookies they sell everywhere

9:45am on 7/12/26 by Totsypooh

How "Disney bubble"'ish is the resort?

1:03pm on 7/12/26 by goofygardiner

Most rooms will see other hotels and buildings. The non-ocean side of the building is on a major road with a shopping/dining complex just down the way. If you stay indoors and in the pool area, it's very Disney with background music etc

2:49pm on 7/12/26 by KLuck

SFL:)

4:12pm on 7/12/26 by lorilcleveland

Aulani is Disney's best resort and I don't think it's even that close. The last time I was there (for a week) I left the resort twice. Once was to get groceries. And once because Laurel said "ARE YOU GOING TO LEAVE THE RESORT THIS WEEK?"

4:18pm on 7/12/26 by len (staff)

@len-Where'd you go the second time?? And was it worth it?

7:46pm on 7/12/26 by RememberWhen

We went for a walk along the path from the resort, to other resorts. Lol.

8:50pm on 7/12/26 by len (staff)

Will my DW feel the same degree of safety she feels at WDW? I know anything can happen anywhere, but she feels safe in the WDW bubble. Will that be the same while at the resort? We will probably not go exploring elsewhere.

9:41pm on 7/12/26 by goofygardiner

Totally safe, even at night-but Aulani shuts down pretty early lol so you probably won't be out late!

9:47pm on 7/12/26 by KLuck

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5:36am on 7/13/26 by supergirl1998

It does feel bubbly, but I don't think that any beach in Hawaii can legally be exclusive or private, so anyone can be in the beach area. Need a wristband to access Aulani's pools and amenities.

10:23am on 7/13/26 by aliceinwonderla

Thank you.

10:48pm on 7/15/26 by goofygardiner

Did not know this until this trip: https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/charged-one-person-not-dining-reservation-ie-reservations-614731/ I can find ADRS for 3 where there is NOTHING for 2!

12:54pm on 7/11/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

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I felt a little bit skeezy at first, but dang if I don't feel a little discriminated against as a couple trying to find bookings. I am trying to hemorrhage money at your resort, Disney! Why won't you let me?

12:56pm on 7/11/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

You didn't realize you wouldn't be charged as long as one person shows up?

12:57pm on 7/11/26 by utang44

Exactly, @utang! this is really a game changer for us- suddenly I can get ADRs at Wailulu and Narcoosees! I am guessing it doesn't work for the ticketed sorts of experiences like HDDR, CRT, or Tea Experience but that seems fair.

1:00pm on 7/11/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Yeah, I'm still not happy about those locations being virtually unavailable to our traveling party of 2!

1:34pm on 7/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

I noticed this on my last trip and started looking for ADRs for 3 and there was so much more availability. When I went to eat I just said we only have 2 now.

1:51pm on 7/11/26 by little1crh

Agree @joeyjojo that it feels yucky to someone like me who usually travels with party of 2. But it makes sense when I remember it's all about the Benjamin's. WDW wants 4 at a table to double the per table rate.

1:55pm on 7/11/26 by evamarie320

And I have t tried it, but I think the prepay events like CRT will refund you for the people who didn't join you. I think HDDR is tougher to squeeze money back from but not impossible. Not sure about dessert parties.

1:56pm on 7/11/26 by evamarie320

Oh yes, book for what you can, the show up with what you've got! It's their own fault for limiting the options for certain party sizes with how they seat and set up restaurants.

2:11pm on 7/11/26 by utang44

Always book 4. No such thing as party of 2 at Wailulu.

2:21pm on 7/11/26 by Jennyhirsch

Not sure if this would make you feel skeezy but if you want a prepaid reservation like HDDR or CRT and need to add a 3rd person to find a reservation, you can make the third person an infant and it won't charge you.

3:16pm on 7/11/26 by HalfBludPrincess

Thanks for tip @jenny! I just booked Wailulu for lunch on our arrival day at Poly which has TONS of availability all day for 4, and zero availability for 2. Ok, they forced me!

3:20pm on 7/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

Just 1 ADR to be aware of, we had The Plaza booked with 3 and arrived with 2. They would not seat us. Said the table top is specifically for 3. I've not been back since

5:12pm on 7/11/26 by youcanfly

I'd have introduced them to my imaginary friend then, @youcan.

5:27pm on 7/11/26 by utang44

That's when it helps to travel with a child capable of crying on cue.

5:29pm on 7/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

Haha @Ali! We have definitely booked for 3, 2 adults one infant. Upon arrival, "oh, baby wasn't up for it"

6:33pm on 7/11/26 by RememberWhen

You all are so funny and creative. I just froze and was like ummmm what??

6:44pm on 7/11/26 by youcanfly

We left Baby at Trader Sam's.

7:03pm on 7/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

Baby was having an episode of Gender Dysphoria and couldn't handle meeting four princesses today.

7:06pm on 7/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

I'm with Baby on that one @Ali

7:09pm on 7/11/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

Oh @utang! Hahahaha! My imaginary 3rd person needs a seat.

8:43pm on 7/11/26 by Jennyhirsch

As a mostly solo traveler when at WDW, I can assure you that I never search for a party of 1 unless it is at a lounge. When I wanted a dinner last week at Tiffin's to get the AP 40% discount, I became a party of 4 until check in.

9:34pm on 7/11/26 by JuniperMB

The only downside is that, if you don't show, you will be charged $10/person you held the reservation for. In fairness, though, some of the GS CMs don't realize the "low count" discrimination.

9:36pm on 7/11/26 by JuniperMB

I've always been able to modify my reservation from 3 down to 2 immediately after making it if that helps.

12:48am on 7/12/26 by ljmcg

I'm happy to take my custom elsewhere. It's usually better quality and cheaper.

3:13am on 7/12/26 by tiggertypooh

Wailulu: Unable to edit my ADR for 4 to 2, but able to edit it to 3. Go figure. Baby was indisposed.

11:00am on 7/12/26 by Ali Ababwa

Cinderella's Royal Table Breakfast ADR only offers "Cancel reservation" with no ability to change it.

11:03am on 7/12/26 by Ali Ababwa

HDDR operates in a different system, also unable to modify IIRC.

11:08am on 7/12/26 by Ali Ababwa

Ali, wailulu may be similar to Ohana. There are 3-tops because the would-be 4th seat is actually a window with a great view.

1:45pm on 7/12/26 by JuniperMB

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Is anyone compiling this info, because I always forget!

2:19pm on 7/12/26 by Ali Ababwa

I came back to update my last comment. I booked a few for 3 instead of 2 and could not modify down. That's never happened before so they did something to the search program.

10:21pm on 7/15/26 by ljmcg

You dont need to just show up with however many you have and indicate when you check in

10:30pm on 7/15/26 by Totsypooh

Is Zootopia 1 tap or 2?

10:12pm on 7/15/26 by SecondFavoriteDuck

Today is my day 60. Technically 61 but that day at SR opened correctly however today the rest of my trip should have opened. Anyone know a way to fix without calling. Ugh. We don't do many ADRs anyway but it just frustrates me

9:55am on 7/15/26 by youcanfly

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The app just continues to glitch. I'll see my window open and book. Then when I try another adr it suddenly only opens to my checkin date. Website is better thus far. Just annoying

10:33am on 7/15/26 by youcanfly

WDW IT really is its own breed. And it's an inbreed.

5:04pm on 7/15/26 by evamarie320

Swan and dolphin regularly drop off MDE so watch for that. Also the text is new. There's an opt in right after you enter your mobile number when you book dining. I only checked it for first one.

10:11pm on 7/15/26 by ljmcg

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