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Just booked a trip for our April break! Staying at ASM. First time seeing Flower and Garden. Have only ever gone at the end of August and seen it decorated for Halloween. I know my liners will understand my excitment.

23 min ago by ram777

Congratulations f&g super fun

10 min ago by snelvis

I've always wanted to go for F&G - it's the only festival I haven't been able to make work. Have an amazing time!

1 min ago by daisylover78

Rec for where to watch Starlight parade in Aug? Then would you rather: watch FW from behind castle in Fantasyland or watch FW In Frontierland while riding BTMRR?

7:56pm by SplitStayfortheWin

We always watch parades from in front of pecos bills. There is a wall you can sit on. My dd like fantasyland for fw but I love the projections.

8:20pm by matterhorn55

FW from BTMRR is a great experience but very difficult to time just right. It's very easy to get stuck in that queue with roof above you and you hear the booms going off. True story.

25 min ago by evamarie320

If I make a mobile order but never mark here, will I be charged. Running short on time...

26 min ago by Incredible_Family

Checking in MDE- ideal days before arrival?Now that they no longer take TP room requests is it better to check in early to give whatever room requests you can.Historically we always check in day of but wondering if I should change my process.Thanks!

47 min ago by tl5

I've always checked in online months in advance. As soon as I have my flight info, I'll check in.

38 min ago by JenniferB1975

Rooms are reportedly assigned several days ahead of arrival, so I'd check in at least a week before if that's how you're making your room request.

27 min ago by evamarie320

Are conference tickets still safe and a-ok to buy and use these days? Last change made them date specific but idk if anything else changed

11:43am on 4/20/26 by RileysBirthday

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Still a great option. See my rundown in 2nd post in forum thread: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/convention-tickets-tip-now-also-discussing-uk-attraction-tickets/46005/2

12:20pm on 4/20/26 by JJT (staff)

Also, before someone says it: Yes, you will get a page not found on that link if you are not logged in with your TP account. :)

12:21pm on 4/20/26 by JJT (staff)

Yes have done it since. You just need to find the right conference. I need them Jan 2-8 and I had to do a conference in December 28-31 so I could pick my dates. The conference in January didn't allow me to book my earlier dates. I use MER conferences.

2:43pm on 4/20/26 by JodiF

MER conference here too. It was very easy.

3:10pm on 4/20/26 by popupcamper

Sfl

10:22pm on 4/20/26 by hangthecode

Thanks! Crazy how good these ticket discounts are!

6:28pm on 4/22/26 by RileysBirthday

Yes they are

7:58pm on 4/22/26 by WorldTraveler34

Sfl

8:10pm on 5/26/26 by jeffg4

Sfl

8:11pm on 5/26/26 by CVC

Sfl

9:44am by annie70

SFL

10:14am by Micromouse1

Nope doesn't show. I logged in. Even tried to search. Nothing. I hit blue login again and it says your logged in... When I come down someone will show me why I kept getting this loop. I'm on old app. Didn't update. Maybe it's time

12:37pm by Magicalday2011

The app and the forum are different things. The link to the forum should open in a browser so I'm wondering if the problem for you is a browser cookie issue. If you can, maybe try in a desktop browser. Or, in a mobile you might click the 3-dot menu and...

1:16pm by JJT (staff)

..select "Desktop site" and see if the page load properly for you. Or, you could try an incognito browser tab, go the the forum and login there. Then search for "convention tickets tip" to find my post and see if that works.

1:17pm by JJT (staff)

@magical so you never see LaCava when you are logged in to the forum? I'm wondering if you need to select anything from the general questions and comment or like something? I recall that first time users had to do something to "activate" and then they***

1:34pm by youcanfly

*** could see LaCava. This might be outdated information but worth a try.

1:35pm by youcanfly

I have been able to read and post replies in Forum. Don't generally look at La Cava. I have been accepted there a while ago. Safari private browsing opens to page not found. I'll keep fooling with it to see what happens

3:10pm by Magicalday2011

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Okay after clicking the blue login button 3x ! from the Search screen I am logged in and see that post and my name in upper right. Geez. This keeps happening.

3:21pm by Magicalday2011

So bizarre but I'm glad you can see it now. I recently booked conference tickets for the second time. The new date based wasn't as bad or confusing as I feared. So glad I've been able to get these.

3:24pm by youcanfly

Glad it worked out for both of you! :)

50 min ago by JJT (staff)

New DVC Rental Thread starting May 16th. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated DVC Rental search engine here: http://dvcseer.com/dvc-search

4:50pm on 5/16/26 by JJT (staff)

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I also post same info in forum thread, but with charts, further analysis, and goofy gifs. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/9999

4:50pm on 5/16/26 by JJT (staff)

Let's start with a DO IT NOW ALERT! 3-night Animal Kingdom Kidani SAVANNAH View Studio 06/09 for $196/night or 46% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003YlIvYAK

4:50pm on 5/16/26 by JJT (staff)

Sfl, thanks for posting these!

4:55pm on 5/16/26 by RememberWhen

Following. Thank you, @JJT!

5:32pm on 5/16/26 by missWishes

6:15pm on 5/16/26 by JJT (staff)

Following. Thank you!!

8:22pm on 5/16/26 by LuvsKonaCoffee

1-night Saratoga Springs Studio 05/27 for $195/night or 32% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/saratoga-springs-539347

8:22pm on 5/16/26 by JJT (staff)

Thank you!! I love keeping up with these posts :)

10:44pm on 5/16/26 by sunshinedaisies

Thank you! I love dreaming through your posts!

10:54pm on 5/16/26 by fcoffey

Happy to hear from everyone! :) Bumping for that $196 Savannah room, is still out there this morning. Could just be they didn't update the listing or multiple requests are waiting to be processed, but you gotta be in it to win it.

10:13am on 5/17/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 09/22 for $240/night or 12% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050419

6:56pm on 5/17/26 by JJT (staff)

That Kidani is better than "only" 12% under median looks. Last year only saw about 6 Sept listings around this price as summer rolled through & most were priced higher. TL;DR: A WINNER.

6:57pm on 5/17/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night Grand Floridian Studio 07/11 for $429/night or 8% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/grand-floridian-539820

8:10pm on 5/17/26 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: 3-night Aulani 1 Bedroom 08/04 orig $1,350/night now $850/n or 32% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Lt7pYAC

10:33am on 5/18/26 by JJT (staff)

Looking at the price chart for all dates in the year, there are certainly parts of the year where you'll see significantly lower prices for this room - but August is NOT typically one of them. 32% under that median is a great deal!

10:34am on 5/18/26 by JJT (staff)

Checked for fun: the direct cash rate for this Aulani 1BR Island Gardens view on these dates is $1,753 per night after tax. Little bit 'o savings there.

10:53am on 5/18/26 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: 2-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 07/18 orig $348/night now $290/n or 20% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-525342

12:05pm on 5/18/26 by JJT (staff)

Don't see many May HH listings. This is lowest price for this room since at least 2024. 3-night HH Island Studio 05/24 for $320/night or 12% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Hilton%20Head%20Island%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC1955

8:24pm on 5/18/26 by JJT (staff)

Terrific price! 1-night Polynesian Villas Studio (Duo) 09/17 for $288/night or 14% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050440

8:26pm on 5/18/26 by JJT (staff)

If you can check in TODAY this is a pretty great deal! 3-night Saratoga Springs 1 Bedroom 05/19 for $280/night or 46% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/prebookedreservation/SS5-25-P-0518

9:20am on 5/19/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Animal Kingdom Jambo Studio 07/21 for $238/night or 27% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003ZExdYAG

9:20am on 5/19/26 by JJT (staff)

This price is 153% #WIN for Saratoga Springs in June. Double that for a long 6-night stay! 6-night Saratoga Springs Studio 06/03 orig $301/night now $219/n or 27% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050247

2:10pm on 5/19/26 by JJT (staff)

Good news on the AMAZING new Saratoga 1 Bedroom Villa that appeared this morning! The rental site appears to have an incorrect start date of today in its data table, but the detailed listing has a start date of 5/29! $280/n price is a chef's kiss.

8:51pm on 5/19/26 by JJT (staff)

Argh: Scratch the previous update on that SSR 1BR - not only did they change the start date they now increased the price to over $400/night! That is all.

9:13pm on 5/19/26 by JJT (staff)

Super price, sadly only for 1 night. 1-night Boardwalk Villas Studio 07/22 for $264/night or 33% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050467

12:25pm on 5/20/26 by JJT (staff)

This is never going to be a "cheap" room, but this price is now fantastic vs historical data. 7-night Riviera Resort 1 Bedroom 06/01 orig $984/night now $656/n or 28% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ0000033ixFYAQ

2:18pm on 5/20/26 by JJT (staff)

This room has a SURPRISINGLY low volume for July. This is the lowest price recorded for any July listing 3-nights or longer:

2:21pm on 5/20/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night Old Key West 1 Bedroom 07/08 orig $574/night now $492/n or 12% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003BZiHYAW

2:21pm on 5/20/26 by JJT (staff)

Not much exciting today so far, but if you need TWO nicely priced rooms on 6/21, here's your help! 1-night Animal Kingdom Jambo Studio 06/21 for $252/night or 19% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OCMTYA4

2:07pm on 5/21/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night Animal Kingdom Jambo Studio 06/21 for $252/night or 19% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003ZzOfYAK

2:08pm on 5/21/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night Copper Creek 1 Bedroom 05/31 for $495/night or 32% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003a7PRYAY

5:13pm on 5/21/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Boardwalk Villas Studio 06/08 for $352/night or 12% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050509

9:13pm on 5/22/26 by JJT (staff)

Two terrific last minute price drops for this room type! 2-night Saratoga Springs 1 Bedroom 05/25 orig $420/night now $240/n or 54% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/prebookedreservation/SS5-25-P-0509

9:14pm on 5/22/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Saratoga Springs 1 Bedroom 05/29 orig $411/night now $323/n or 38% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/prebookedreservation/SS5-29-P-0519

9:14pm on 5/22/26 by JJT (staff)

That $240 SSR 1BR is the lowest recorded May price for that room. For the BW: has not been a great year for BW studios, this price is likely the lowest and last one we'll see for June.

9:15pm on 5/22/26 by JJT (staff)

By the way, I've just updated the TP Subscriber DVC Rental Deals page for a convenient peak at some of the best listings all in one swell foop: https://touringplans.com/disney-vacation-club-rental-deals

9:33pm on 5/22/26 by JJT (staff)

This is near the bottom of prices for this room in December. Last year we saw a bit more than a dozen listings around or below this price as the year continued, but volume this year so far is much lower:

2:42pm on 5/23/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Old Key West Studio 12/20 for $260/night or 17% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Old%20Key%20West%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2554

2:42pm on 5/23/26 by JJT (staff)

NEW Pair of identical Poly Studios! TL;DR On these: While we *might* see a few lower Poly prices as the year rolls on, won't be many. Last year there were about 16 under median prices from this point on.

1:25pm on 5/24/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Polynesian Villas Studio 12/21 for $494/night or 16% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Polynesian%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC2560

1:25pm on 5/24/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Polynesian Villas Studio 12/21 for $494/night or 16% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Polynesian%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC2563

1:26pm on 5/24/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night Beach Club Villas Studio 07/26 for $384/night or 17% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050519

7:13pm on 5/24/26 by JJT (staff)

Good rainy Memorial Day morning! (Here anyway.) If you've been waiting for a good deal for the 4th of July, here's your help...

10:26am on 5/25/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 07/04 for $283/night or 22% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/prebookedreservation/AK7-4-P-0524

10:26am on 5/25/26 by JJT (staff)

Just a question about rentals. If not rented, is the money lost?

10:44am on 5/25/26 by 58breezy

@58, do you mean for the owner? It depends. Some points need to be used or owner loses them. But often if it's not rented the owner just cancels and puts those points on another rental.

10:52am on 5/25/26 by evamarie320

If you mean for the re tee, yes if you rent points and then don't use them it's often a loss for the renter. Some agencies have exceptions or "insurance" tho.

10:53am on 5/25/26 by evamarie320

7-night Animal Kingdom Kidani 2 Bedroom 10/03 for $613/night or 43% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003bTAzYAM

12:21pm by JJT (staff)

2-night Polynesian Villas Studio 12/20 for $494/night or 16% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Polynesian%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC2571

3:22pm by JJT (staff)

Start the new year off right! 4-night Boardwalk Villas Studio 01/01 for $312/night or 21% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-541914

4:13pm by JJT (staff)

4-night Beach Club Villas Studio 01/02 for $427/night or RIGHT AT median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/beach-club-villas-541960

4:23pm by JJT (staff)

I'd go see the charts and my assessment of that BC listing for more reference - it really is a January win at 4-nights and that price. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/5610

4:24pm by JJT (staff)

This SSR 1BR only appeared this morning and a wacky high price for a last minute room - and dropped HUGELY this evening. Not the lowest price recorded by any means, but still a nice deal if you can use it this weekend!

8:23pm by JJT (staff)

2-night Saratoga Springs 1 Bedroom 05/29 orig $806/night now $419/n or 19% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Saratoga%20Springs%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2573

8:23pm by JJT (staff)

At the lowest end of recorded prices AND a full week makes this a SUPER VERY NICE LISTING. 7-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 07/03 orig $300/night now $286/n or 21% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/prebookedreservation/AK7-3-P-0524

8:36pm by JJT (staff)

This is an uncommon price point for any length DLH stay - extremely rare for 5-nights! 5-night Disneyland Hotel Studio 08/30 for $390/night or 20% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/product/confirmed-reservation/?post_id=542183

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Very nice price for December if you need a 1-nighter! 1-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 12/20 for $286/night or 32% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-541747

52 min ago by JJT (staff)

This price is RIGHT at median for January when compared to all length stays, but if you are looking for a full week that month, this might be one of only a very few chances...

51 min ago by JJT (staff)

7-night Old Key West Studio 01/05 for $256/night right at median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003bZLFYA2

51 min ago by JJT (staff)

"What's cookin'?" Breakfast dinner for DW and I tonight. Belgian waffles with fresh strawberries and whipped cream and some baked ham for our protein. Share your Wednesday dinner ideas.

4:38pm by TacMed

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Leftovers: pork roast, quinoa, tomato salad, kale salad. Nine of them has originally gone together but it all worked.

7:35pm by evamarie320

Greek salad at our local diner which has lost its liquor license so I won't be back often.

7:50pm by Ali Ababwa

Tacos here. Either popsicles or yogurt with fruit for dessert.

7:58pm by WendyMarie

If you had to choose between Topolino's and Cake Bake for breakfast, which would you pick? Solo, so characters are not as big of a factor - I love the sour cream waffle and pastries, but have never tried cake bake.

1:43pm by daisylover78

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I know this isn't a popular opinion, but I'm not a fan of Cake Bake; I just cannot justify the price for decent (but not knock my socks off) food. That said: my one exception to this is the quiche. It's awesome. So, if you're a quiche fan, I would...

2:36pm by JERancher

...maybe consider going there over Topo's. Esp if solo, since you won't be paying that insane bill for more ppl. But honestly, Topo's would still be my pick for literally anything else.

2:38pm by JERancher

(Also: word is out with that quiche, and it sells out sometimes. So if you're headed there for that, I'd book an earlier rather than later ADR.)

2:40pm by JERancher

I have not been to cake bake, but I would happily go back to topo. We've always had good food and the characters are a bonus.

2:46pm by RememberWhen

Also not a fan of Cake Bake, I found it pretentious and the screening at the entrance off-putting.

3:05pm by Ali Ababwa

Love Topo any time!

3:06pm by Ali Ababwa

I think you would be seated and eat faster at Topos. You would also have the option of sitting at the bar (ask the hostess) if a server for that area is scheduled to work that morning. No characters at the bar but we love the hightop by the window.

3:10pm by Jennyhirsch

Just adding that which ever you choose, bar is available at bar even for breakfast. I don't book many ADRs any more, the bar is usually open with no wait.

3:16pm by youcanfly

Also I don't do Topolino's often because the flat price is a bit steep when I'm not there for characters.

3:19pm by youcanfly

Topolino's bc CB was underwhelming and I believe that my local Eggs Up does breakfast better.

3:48pm by Muffins_Mom

Topo vote here, too ;)

4:50pm by cdlla

A chain restaurant better than Topolino's breakfast? Hmm.

4:57pm by utang44

I love Topo for brunch and it is a must for me now. Visiting Cake Bake for the first time in a few weeks. I don't think I would pick an unknown over my favorite, but I do want to try it.

5:32pm by ls2000

I actually really liked cake bake but haven't been for breakfast

6:43pm by molly99

Thanks everyone - I think I'll stick with my tried and true Topos! I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out. @Ali - I'm curious to hear what your "screening" experience was at the stand?

6:44pm by daisylover78

Just a few weeks ago my cake bake shop rez was missing from there system. They squeezed us in after telling them the number. They do stare at you like you don't belong there though.

7:53pm by melodicwords

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Oh I was just annoyed at being inconvenienced. I arrived on time for an ADR at EMPTY restaurant opening time, and the 2 officious women at the outside podium made me wait another ten minutes outside in the heat, then check in AGAIN inside before seating.

7:53pm by Ali Ababwa

On the flip side topo had a mix up with our rez. Got the text came up pretty much as soon as I got it and they looked at each other like "uh oh". Then it took forever to get service. Our waiter was having a very animated convo with the head hostess...

7:54pm by melodicwords

Before coming over to us and then I think we saw him 2 times during our time. This waiter had a "dad" convo with the table beside us for about 10 minutes. Probably the first time in 10 topo visits its been a bad one though

7:56pm by melodicwords

Considering a Sept or Oct long weekend trip in '27 for mnsshp. Options are 9/18-9/21 vs 10/9-10/12 (Columbus Day Wknd). Prefer Oct for weather (less hurricane risk) but Sept may have lower crowds. Thoughts on picking one over the other?

5:34pm by 56arlene

Columbus Day weekend overlaps with many fall breaks in the south. It will be extremely busy. The September date will have lower crowds but every MNSSHP sells out so there may not be a difference. September may have room discounts when Oct doesn't

5:55pm by JenniferB1975

I'd probably choose September because that October weekend is a big Fall Break time and could be quite crowded.

5:56pm by utang44

We love trips in October but try to avoid Columbus Day.

7:36pm by evamarie320

Review the date-based ticket pricing if you have a bigger group.

7:49pm by Ali Ababwa

We're at 18 days and I've been a very negligent planner. It's been 2.5 years. Is BG1 still a thing? What are some newer things I may not know about? We have parks picked on specific days and some dining booked. Feeling nervous!

6:32pm on 5/26/26 by cjmatt

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Is the Zootopia show good? We were one and done with the Bug show.

5:38pm by cjmatt

We are here now. BG1 has been working great! Used it for booking additional LL and got virtual queue for Bluey. Only time we had issues, it was system wide and not related to BG1.

5:41pm by DadHatter

Zootopia show is getting mixed reviews here. Still some jump out of your seat gags that could be scary or unpleasant.

7:37pm by evamarie320

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