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Anyone know if summer house on the lake will allow you to add 1 person to your ADR upon checking for your meal? We have 5. There was a ton of ADR availability for 4 but zero for 5 when I booked dining and I'm hoping I can squeeze one more in.

10:06am by DeepInTheHeartofTexas

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My Summerhouse is from OpenTable since Disney didn't have availability. Worth checking there.

11:37am by TumbleMonkeys

I had forgotten about Open Table for SH! That's how I booked our Cake Bake but didn't even think about it for this ADR. Thanks everyone! Party of 5 easily secured through OT!

25 min ago by DeepInTheHeartofTexas

Nice! Just FYI if I'm having a problem like this I will book for more like going from 5 to 6.

< 1 min ago by youcanfly

141 days. Good morning and enjoy your weekend Liner friends!

6:43am by TacMed

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If anyone would like to meet up next Saturday afternoon July 25 3-5ish, we are planning a short pub crawl from Wailulu to Sam's to SH71.

11:06am by Ali Ababwa

37 Days

21 min ago by gabmom

45 days! Can't wait.

4 min ago by NaviHeart

Can you wear a hat on WAT, and/or is the outside portion pretty shaded or out in the sun? After skin cancer I'm really careful keeping my face shaded in FL, and I was assuming I couldn't, but now I see a picture on the page of someone wearing ears.

7:53am by daisylover78

Yes you can wear a hat, and that's what I did. Some parts of the trek are in shade, others are not.

8:02am by JoeyPotter98

Most participants in our party wore hats. Never felt like my hat would fall/fly off during experience.

9:17am by IMarriedMyEllie

They have clips they can add to attach to your vest. Or you can get one yourself, which helps save the hat on many rides.

10:36am by Ali Ababwa

I suggest one with a strap under the chin. You are often looking down so the extra security helps

20 min ago by Totsypooh

Thinking of booking LL for Halloween party evening. I have AP but friends will only have MNSSHP tix. Can they make LL reservations 4-7p at MK? We plan to start in AK with LL then hop to MK then their tix allow at 4.

37 min ago by JillyReese

If you are all starting the day at AK then PH over to MK, it will let you book LL at MK right up until the park closes, like any other PH day. But if they were not going to a park before, no you can't book LL just with a party ticket.

26 min ago by cdlla

I should clarify they will need PH ticket to book LL in both parks. If you are all in MK before 4, you /they can check in for the party and get the party bands across from POC and MILF.

23 min ago by cdlla

Anyone with experience canceling within the 30 day window but before the full not refundable timeline? Was it difficult to get your money back (minus the 200 deposit)? We just paid our trip off. MIL got diagnosed with breast cancer.

10:59pm on 7/17/26 by tlrg4488

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appointments. But think of BC as a marathon, not a sprint. She will need support over the next year. But you being away one week isn't crucial imho.

10:33am by evamarie320

I work with breast cancer patients daily if your mother-in-law has not met with the surgeon yet I would not expect the surgery to be within the next month and/or could possibly be delayed even if there is time on the schedule. Also as other stated, most

36 min ago by snelvis

Patients do very well postop. I would ask mother-in-law if she's OK with you guys going ahead.

36 min ago by snelvis

Please send us your teacher Amazon lists! I'll post on our IG stories that we're asking on chat so Liners (and pals of Liners) get supplies first. Please send lists to: christina@touringplans.com. You can cc Len so he will see I need a bigger budget.

10:47am on 7/7/26 by CrispyLemons (staff)

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Emailed! OK if we share them here, too, in case other Liners want to donate?

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

Please do!

12:00pm on 7/7/26 by CrispyLemons (staff)

Yay! Who wants to be gifted a chicken harness??

12:02pm on 7/7/26 by Fatty McButterpants

Thank you for doing this for us! :)

12:11pm on 7/7/26 by HeiGirlHei

My sister's classroom wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3CJD1O0SRZFNX?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1

12:16pm on 7/7/26 by utang44

Here is my list, if anyone is wanting to contribute! Thanks so much, everyone! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27IC2JM4C2150?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_i2nmsTjUyhCEP

12:22pm on 7/7/26 by HeiGirlHei

I posted this on the forum too since I didn't see it there.

12:27pm on 7/7/26 by PrincipalTinker

Hooray!!! Teacher wish lists. If you loved your elementary music teacher here's mine: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BUDV8QI1U98Z?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1&filter=unpurchased&sort=date-added&viewType=list

12:31pm on 7/7/26 by silvest

This is so nice!

12:39pm on 7/7/26 by jules_fletch

Love that you guys are doing this!

1:22pm on 7/7/26 by royjoyahoy

Sfl

2:14pm on 7/7/26 by supergirl1998

Every classroom needs one @fatty

2:18pm on 7/7/26 by hodg

Does it work if I'm a Canadian teacher?

4:59pm on 7/7/26 by tlrg4488

@tlrg let's try! Send the link, please!

5:48pm on 7/7/26 by CrispyLemons (staff)

Heres mine! I teach Family and Consumer Science so its full of hand sewing items and some cooking stuff. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22AS7IV01TBNB?ref_=wl_share

5:50pm on 7/7/26 by RedHeadedTexan

Thank you for doing this! Here's my list. I teach math mainly. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/203XKF452HHRA?ref_=wl_share

6:09pm on 7/7/26 by JuniperMB

@Juniper we snagged a couple of things. Thank you! As of right now, we've checked off a few things on each list in my email. Please publish your links here, too, if you haven't already so other Liners can have a look.

6:38pm on 7/7/26 by CrispyLemons (staff)

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22ONX9V04KNSE?ref_=wl_share Thank you Chrissy! My DD was so grateful for the help last year, you all are amazing!

6:56pm on 7/7/26 by Call me Leota

Thank you so much for doing this!! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RPFLN2Q4XVXV?ref_=wl_share

7:00pm on 7/7/26 by Rlc621@hotmail.com

This list was posted on the forum https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TWWODU3T4J8M?ref_=wl_share I am sharing it here too. A Title I teacher from outside of NYC.

7:23pm on 7/7/26 by PrincipalTinker

I work with students who are visually impaired so that is why my wishlist probably looks different than most people! https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYQ9UYGQC21W?ref_=wl_share

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

Emailed already, but I'm a kindergarten teacher. Anything helps! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15PBENXTCRTD?ref_=wl_share

7:27pm on 7/7/26 by mirandabryan10

Thanks @Tinker! Done.

7:34pm on 7/7/26 by CrispyLemons (staff)

Thanks for any help! Heading back to the classroom (high school social studies!) after 7 years of non-instructional role as a school psych. Gave all my stuff to my hubs who is also a teacher so I don't have much. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KF1

8:13pm on 7/7/26 by ebcooper

Emailed my list and posting here as well. This will be my 16th year of teaching. I currently teach fourth grade. Thanks in advance for any help! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11LS6J2ZZJF13?ref_=wl_share

8:30pm on 7/7/26 by lmjohns1987@gmail.com

Thank you @crispy and the other kind Liners who have purchased from my list! I'm so grateful for you all. I know my middle schoolers will be appreciative! Yes, they can still be snarky AND appreciative! ;)

8:33pm on 7/7/26 by HeiGirlHei

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WXOCXB02K6OY?ref_=wl_share I will be starting my 24th year this August. I do our schools language program working with all age children.

8:50pm on 7/7/26 by momma4fun

Year 16 starting in August! I teach kindergarten in South Carolina. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RQHRB3H8NP2S?ref_=wl_share

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

Another forum link https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AHOUUZFDU4RV?ref_=wl_share 20 year CT teacher reassigned to K!

4:49am on 7/8/26 by PrincipalTinker

I love this. SFL when i have time to shop for some of you :)

8:15am on 7/8/26 by VikeQueen

@ebcooper your link didn't work for me?

8:48am on 7/8/26 by KLuck

Thank you for doing this!!!

9:13am on 7/8/26 by WalternateUniverse

My link didn't work - thanks for trying again! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KF14K56JUVTG?ref_=wl_share

11:24am on 7/8/26 by ebcooper

Haven't made a list yet bc I don't know what grade level, making a big change so will def have need!

11:58am on 7/8/26 by ls2000

@ebcooper -- look at your list - it didn't have an option for me to have it sent to you so I think it might not be set up correctly as a gift wish list? or maybe it was an error on my end

12:40pm on 7/8/26 by VikeQueen

My daughter is starting her first year as a first grade teacher! Here is her list! https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/TPBTM3WXQ3DH

1:35pm on 7/8/26 by jjmyates

My DD is emailing you. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CCLUSHT7XGHL?ref_=wl_share Thank you so much!! Very generous

2:01pm on 7/8/26 by Magicalday2011

Thank you SO much Crispy!!!

2:39pm on 7/8/26 by JuniperMB

Just wanted to thank ya'll for picking some of my items up! It made me tear up. Liners are the best!

4:24pm on 7/8/26 by RedHeadedTexan

Truly amazing. I teach middle school ancient history. They are highly energetic lol but wonderful! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/I2C51YN0MKH8?ref_=wl_share

10:33am on 7/9/26 by kimincrete79

Delighted to make a small contribution in support of USA Free and Appropriate Public Education. Thank you for sharing these @CL!

11:49am on 7/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

A big thank you to @chrissy and the mystery liner that sent my DD a few items off her wishlist. I will definitely be paying it forward, I'm going to try for @tlrg but have to wait until I get home. because Amazon Canada doesn't like my phone

12:12pm on 7/9/26 by Call me Leota

Thank you for the kind support of my elementary music wish list. What an honor!

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

Thanks, @Crispy! DD sent her wish list to you! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LDCSVZ6QUB8K First time teaching 3rd grade now that she's moved to Florida!

4:31pm on 7/9/26 by Jennyhirsch

Saving this so I can come back and purchase from some lists

10:00pm on 7/9/26 by erinfarquhar

I don't need anything, but on behalf of all my fellow teachers, THANK YOU

10:49pm on 7/9/26 by felesh

Keep sending your lists. I'm going to clear a few for Len's birthday, August 1st.

9:09am on 7/10/26 by CrispyLemons (staff)

Thank you to an anonymous Liner that bought off my elementary music list! Planning a Kindergarten triangle music game in your honor ;)

11:10am on 7/10/26 by silvest

Thank you again for checking on my list! A kind liner has let me know it still wasn't working. Try this! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KF14K56JUVTG?ref_=wl_share

12:36pm on 7/14/26 by ebcooper

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I7E1NHMMUVIZ?ref_=wl_share Thank you so much for doing this again!! Hopefully, the link works (tech is tricky for me).

1:55pm on 7/14/26 by jbreen25

Ooh fun bday present for you two. I will let my DD know! Ms Hutch!

6:13pm on 7/14/26 by Magicalday2011

I'll ask DW!

6:36pm on 7/14/26 by cobia

God bless the teachers! I wouldn't be here without them.

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

Late list bc I wasn't sure of grade. Just started list and emailed today! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FU2QVOIG8PYG?ref_=wl_share

4:50pm on 7/15/26 by ls2000

I'm a little late because we just got back from Disney! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AT1MEBI2H67Y?ref_=wl_share

4:51pm on 7/15/26 by Jennifer B.

I am not a teacher but my sister is a kindergarten teacher in inner city Shreveport, LA. Could I submit a list for her?

5:00pm on 7/15/26 by h2olly

@jennifer I looked at your list and it didn't give an address for shipping so might need to be adjusted?

5:25pm on 7/15/26 by VikeQueen

You can, @h2, I did for my sis.

5:25pm on 7/15/26 by utang44

whoops! Thanks @VikeQueen. I clearly don't know what I'm doing LOL! I'll fix it.

6:25pm on 7/15/26 by Jennifer B.

I think I have the address corrected now. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AT1MEBI2H67Y?ref_=wl_share

6:29pm on 7/15/26 by Jennifer B.

Thank you liners! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QYNH3T5J4VL7?ref_=wl_share

8:54pm on 7/15/26 by little1crh

This is my daughter's list. She is a first year teacher. Her dad and I are both teachers, and we are so happy she has the calling too! She will be teaching 9-12 English. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AE1CRRCLZTYQ?ref_=wl_share

9:29pm on 7/15/26 by Jennifer B.

Thank you so much @CrispyLemons for buying some things off my list!!! I really appreciate it!

7:39am on 7/17/26 by kimincrete79

I acknowledge the need for a larger budget.

9:23am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10PSUASDGAW5I?ref_=wl_share My daughter's list. It's her second year teaching 3rd grade. So thankful for all the liners that devote themselves to this career.

11:30am on 7/17/26 by jenc45

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Love this so much! @jenc your daughter had one of my fav books on her list so it's on the way to her!

6:08am by AreWeThereYeti

My gifted instruments arrived at the school and they are lovely. Thank you Chrissy and Len!

11:52am by silvest

@silvest your music teacher comment hit home. Band/marching band was a large part of my schooling and also my girls. Thank you for continuing the education.

45 min ago by cdlla

Did the new room request blog get posted? https://touringplans.com/blog/new-step-by-step-room-request-instructions/

3:54pm on 7/16/26 by PrincipalTinker

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I had not seen it thanks!

4:43pm on 7/16/26 by VikeQueen

Thanks!

5:08pm on 7/16/26 by RememberWhen

Thank you so much! Had not seen it. This is SO helpful!!

5:11pm on 7/16/26 by TheWholePie

Going to read right now! Thanks @PT

5:44pm on 7/16/26 by youcanfly

Thanks @PT

6:02pm on 7/16/26 by cdlla

Nice to see Hank Lonely is back in town :)

6:16pm on 7/16/26 by cdlla

I would love to hear about anyone using the new process, especially if DVC. I've already been searching and trying to think of what matters for us.

7:28pm on 7/16/26 by youcanfly

I might have missed it but will this go out at 30 days?

7:30pm on 7/16/26 by youcanfly

Hank Lovely! Thanks @PT.

9:27pm on 7/16/26 by Rjcsmom

Curious to know how this will work on rented points - pretty sure David's contract says that the points owner has no responsibility to the renter beyond furnishing the reservation

10:29pm on 7/16/26 by 56arlene

Even as a DVC owner I have always just made requests through the regular room booking channels. I believe DVC may take requests but they don't assign rooms, right?

7:26am on 7/17/26 by PrincipalTinker

Thanks !

7:34am on 7/17/26 by snelvis

It sounds like what it generates is an email to you, the TP user, is that correct? How are we then getting the requests to Disney, assuming we booked it ourselves? I've read it several times but I'm still missing this answer. Thx!

7:40am on 7/17/26 by TumbleMonkeys

I have the same question as @tumblemonkeys. Thanks!

8:49am on 7/17/26 by WDWchipndale

It says to send it through MDE chat or using an email form on the website. I do wish that info could have been clearer and more explanative, because most of us do not have experience with that.

8:58am on 7/17/26 by utang44

@utang, I am still missing that. Where does it say that?

9:04am on 7/17/26 by PrincipalTinker

Hey folks! This might be a long enough conversation that the forum is a better venue than chat. But let's see what we can do.

9:14am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

I think there are 4 scenarios for room requests: (1) DVC room using your own points; (2) DVC room using someone else's points; (3) Cash room you booked yourself; (4) Cash room booked thru a travel agent.

9:15am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

For (1), just forward the email to DVC member services with your info, or paste it into MDE chat when you're logged in.

9:16am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

For (2), you can try DVC member services. If they say it has to be the points owner, forwarding the email to them is the next step.

9:16am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

For (3, you booked a cash room yourself), you can paste that text directly into MDE, or email using one of the publicly available Disney email addresses, e.g., wdw.gm.yachtandbeach@disney.com.

9:18am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

For (4), forward the email to your TA and ask them to call Disney on your behalf. I hate to pass work on to someone else who's not Disney, but this is the only process for that, apparently. You can try MDE chat as well.

9:19am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

Sfl

9:20am on 7/17/26 by herri

No matter which method you try, please let us know what you hear back (and the room you get) in this forum thread: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/please-post-your-room-request-results

9:20am on 7/17/26 by len (staff)

Will do. My trip is 57 days so I'll look at everything for a DVC stay and share how it goes

9:23am on 7/17/26 by youcanfly

sfl

9:36am on 7/17/26 by diannaa

@len, where would we look to find those publicly available email addresses? Or is there a set format for them, like the example address you shared?

9:39am on 7/17/26 by utang44

I googled to find an email address for BoardWalk Inn, and it came up that there isn't a publicly available email for them. Where can we find an email address to send the request to?

9:44am on 7/17/26 by diannaa

Thanks, @Hank. And just confirming for everyone that that TAs can still call in requests. I wasn't 100% sure just since was caught up from before the change, but I've done it several times recently and they have let me. Requests aren't guaranteed ofc.

10:01am on 7/17/26 by TumbleMonkeys

There are instructions when you do it. It tells you how to send the email too, the blog post doesn't really explain it.

10:41am on 7/17/26 by popupcamper

Thanks @popup!

11:11am on 7/17/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Just posted my experience in the forum!

12:53pm on 7/17/26 by aandjdodisney

Bumping again for @goofy.

1:09pm on 7/17/26 by utang44

How far in advance should we send in our room request under this new system?

2:57pm on 7/17/26 by VikeQueen

We sent requests about 30 days before check-in in the past (or whenever they were created, if created later), and that seems reasonable now. Do what seems right for you.

4:54pm on 7/17/26 by david (staff)

We've also suggested making requests via Disney's web page, either the Help Chat function or https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/help/email/.

4:55pm on 7/17/26 by david (staff)

Thank you!

5:09pm on 7/17/26 by VikeQueen

Thanks for this info!

7:32pm on 7/17/26 by MarioMom

Thank you!

10:03pm on 7/17/26 by fcoffey

Sfl

11:58pm on 7/17/26 by rocco@wdw

Thank you for posting these updates

1:02am by McMinnie

I sent my email in and received an email yesterday from Executive Correspondence and it was pretty generic about checking in at least 3 days before and up to 60 days before trip. But she left her extension so I've left her a voicemail - will update...

9:32am by tl5

But also isn't this at least 3 days before new? I normally check in same day is arrival. Was just curious about thr at least 3 days..

9:33am by tl5

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I think the at least 3 days is if you're requesting a room. You can absolutely still check in, in person, on day of arrival like non WDW hotels.

10:27am by evamarie320

I have seen that 60 days before posted by Disney but my reservation is in 302 days and I can complete online checkin today. It changed a long time ago? Don't they have to charge a credit card on the morning of check in? What happens if you are a no show?

11:06am by PrincipalTinker

Sfl

11:44am by Shades_of_disney

Is it possible to request a security escort to your hotel room, say from the main building? How does one do it?

8:28pm on 7/17/26 by allanadale

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Glad no one was in danger and that mom can get what makes her feel comfortable.

11:09am by utang44

I think Pop is dark and Iove you looking out! We have done an after hours event and stayed at Pop and there were quite a few people returning with us.

11:17am by Phillylaura

I just have to say Go Mama! Enjoy that solo time/trip :)

11:43am by cdlla

When do the free water park entry (on your first hotel day) tickets populate in MDE?

9:06pm on 7/17/26 by allanadale

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I'm not that lucky...maybe it's a DVC thing? I see My Resort Hotel, Helpful Tools (just an ad for LL), Anything Missing?, and Need Help to start a chat. I'll wait a week and try that if I need to.

8:28am by allanadale

DVC member too. It showed up in my tickets on check in day.

8:32am by PrincipalTinker

Good info, Tink, thanks!

11:43am by allanadale

We have booked an OKW, last minute getaway! I am so excited. I have wanted to stay there for many years, but we are a BLT family. With the last minute decision, BLT wasn't available, but OKW was. Tell me everything I need to know to make this week...

10:46am by goofygardiner

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...away the best WDW holiday ever. What are your OKW tips and tricks...secret spots, secret walkways, best snacks, etc.?

10:47am by goofygardiner

Southernmost buttermilk chicken from Olivia's is a must. Maybe more than once, lol. We always eat here, even when we stay at different resorts, we'll head over on non park day just for this meal.

11:05am by cdlla

I don't know your dates, but the boat will soon be unavailable for a bit. https://www.wdwmagic.com/transportation/sassagoula-river-cruise/news/17jul2026-disney-springs-boat-service-unavailable-for-old-key-west-guests-this-summer.htm

11:05am by mkmuzzy

If you have a room in Miller's Rd area or up front near hospitality house, get off at the first bus stop (Peninsular Rd) and walk back over the bridge to your room. You'll beat the bus by the time it drives all the way around to the other bus stops.

11:07am by cdlla

Does anyone have a link to the walking path from OKW to Disney Springs? There used to be a marked map visual floating around somewhere, but I never dreamed I'd ever get to use that path, so I didn't save it.

11:08am by goofygardiner

1) Try hard to avoid buildings 42, 49 and 50. They get an inordinate amount of noise from Buena Vista Drive. The back of 41 does too, but we had a room closer to the front of that building and loved it.

11:28am by allanadale

2) Are you in a studio? Remember it's just two beds, not a bed and a pull-out couch. OKW has the largest rooms on property but the studios really aren't laid out well. 1 bedrooms are where it's at - 942 square feet, tons of comfortable space.

11:30am by allanadale

3) If you have a car, don't be afraid to use it to drive up to the Hospitality House for the main pool, Olivia's, and one of the better stores on property. Parking is right in front of your building so you won't be in danger of losing a spot.

11:32am by allanadale

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4) I just saw your other thread. 1 BR. Great!

11:35am by allanadale

5) this will help for your walk to DS: https://www.resortsgal.com/blog/old-key-west-to-disney-springs-walk/ That said, in this weather I wouldn't do it.

11:35am by allanadale

And finally 6) bookmark this for activities... https://www.magicalresortguide.com/old-key-west-homepage

11:41am by allanadale

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