Yay Vero!
1:38pm on 8/4/26 by
KLuck
Have a great trip!
1:59pm on 8/4/26 by
WendyMarie
Please send a VB report! Have fun!
2:35pm on 8/4/26 by
Ali Ababwa
Fun!
3:10pm on 8/4/26 by
yetisafari
Fun! My friend is at Vero now and it seems so lovely.
4:08pm on 8/4/26 by
AreWeThereYeti
Wow! Such a late summer. We go back to school next week here.
4:31pm on 8/4/26 by
popupcamper
Have a wonderful time! That sounds so lovely. Love Vero!
4:33pm on 8/4/26 by
Lindsey740
Have a great time! I look forward to all of your reviews and reports every time you go.
4:36pm on 8/4/26 by
youcanfly
Have a magical trip! Can't wait to hear how it's going:)
4:41pm on 8/4/26 by
IMarriedMyEllie
Have a great time! Love following along!
4:50pm on 8/4/26 by
act72
You peaked my interest with sea turtles! Have fun!
6:44pm on 8/4/26 by
4wvufans
School ended in very late june for us bec of snow days! Its only midsummer. School doesnt start till sept 10th!
6:57pm on 8/4/26 by
Totsypooh
vero beach actually has a bunch of naturalists on staff - they work with the local conservancy to monitor nests - last year we got to join them on an early morning beach walk and did a turtle nest inventory. Counted eggshells and unfortunately the babies
6:59pm on 8/4/26 by
Totsypooh
That didnt make it. So many tracks of mommy turtles coming up to lay eggs
6:59pm on 8/4/26 by
Totsypooh
Have a great time @Totsy. We go back to school Aug 19 here.
7:14pm on 8/4/26 by
cdlla
Have so much fun, @totsy! I'll text you if I see something I need you to buy for me. ;-)
7:23pm on 8/4/26 by
utang44
Love Vero. Have a grand time!!
9:04pm on 8/4/26 by
allanmayo
Anytime @utang44!
10:22pm on 8/4/26 by
Totsypooh
Ugh. Saw the other thread on what to pack and just realized i forgot the Charmin. ;p
8:15am on 8/5/26 by
Totsypooh
Have an amazing trip @Totsy!
8:40am on 8/5/26 by
TacMed
Isnt it a comfort that no matter where in the world you go, a Mcdonalds french fry tastes exactly the same! And why are Mcflurrys no longer whizzed? My kids know its Disney time when we start to have fast food they rarely get during normal life :p
11:45am on 8/5/26 by
Totsypooh
(its not restricted, it just never occurs to us to get it)
11:45am on 8/5/26 by
Totsypooh
DD16: What is a Bojangle? Oh look! Wawa! Are we stopping? Can i go inside?
11:53am on 8/5/26 by
Totsypooh
Eating our way down the east coast. Waffle House! Buccees jerky and slushies! Wileys Championship BBQ! First Publix sighting!
7:28pm on 8/5/26 by
Totsypooh
@Totsypooh. I have never even thought of going there , but I love you can join them with the turtle nest research. Wish all the babies could live!
7:50pm on 8/5/26 by
4wvufans
Yes. Its crazy when you think about their odds. Only 1/1000 make it to adulthood. Last year we found a lone straggler baby make it to the water in cape canaveral. Cheered when it made it. My kids were IN LOVE. Hoping to see more this year!
7:57pm on 8/5/26 by
Totsypooh
The journey is the adventure! We love these type of road trip moments, conversations, habits and adventures. Thanks for taking us along. (Pro tip: Bojangles' Cajun Chicken Biscuit is not just for breakfast- it's available all day.)
8:16pm on 8/5/26 by
gmcc
How fun! We did a guided kayak tour with a naturalist at Vero. It was amazing. So many birds and also a manatee! And yay to fun road trip food! Check out some of the fun dips at Publix in the deli. Street corn is one of my fave.
7:28am on 8/6/26 by
jenc45
Publix is first on the list today! Apparently our hotel is across from one! They love the popcorn chicken. (Yes, the airfryer is ready!)
7:40am on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
One amazing part about the non-park adjacent DVCs is how much they pour into their educational and recreation programs - we have really maxed out these fun extras in the past!
7:42am on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
Popcorn chicken is on BOGO this week, I think!
8:22am on 8/6/26 by
utang44
@totsy, you inspired me to get an air fryer for traveling with all your trips! Can't wait to try mine out on our September trip!
8:31am on 8/6/26 by
youcanfly
Free orange juice at the welcome center! Publix Popcorn chicken buy1 get1!!! Lots of rain and a humid afternoon. What a wonderful Florida welcome! :)
5:06pm on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
My kids got 6 boxes of popcorn chicken. One was empty by the time i paid for the groceries. They were THRILLED.
5:07pm on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
Oh and the things i got for the airfryer: aside from the popcorn chicken - bagels, waffles, steak skewers, fajitas, burritos.
5:09pm on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
OMG you guys were not kidding. the publix glazed croissants are amazing. Dare I say better than Krispy Kreme!?!
5:45pm on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
Totally better than Krispy Kreme, if fresh! And may I recommend the sweet and spicy boneless chicken bites that are next to the popcorn chicken containers? There's no going back for me, now that I've tried them.
6:05pm on 8/6/26 by
Jennyhirsch
It was a totally fresh mini croissant. Fabulous. Delish.
7:53pm on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
Psa : the have the MK cheeseburger springrolls here!
11:14pm on 8/6/26 by
Totsypooh
Did you say cheeseburger spring rolls? At Publix? That's a game changer!
6:42am on 8/7/26 by
scroogemcduck
I think she means they're at Vero Beach.
7:36am on 8/7/26 by
utang44
We saw a baby turtle!!!!!! A little straggler one. Trip made. We can go home now. And yes the spring rolls at vero :p
7:56am on 8/7/26 by
Totsypooh
That would make my trip too! Love tiny turtles
9:20am on 8/7/26 by
AreWeThereYeti
Tiny turtles for the win!
10:38am on 8/7/26 by
njhyndman
Great reminder that I haven't had Turtle Soup in FOREVER!
11:38am on 8/7/26 by
Fatty McButterpants
12:16pm on 8/7/26 by
popupcamper
The restaurant onsite is really nice to have. Reasonable prices, excellent preparation and super nice servers. Ventured out to get the girls new swimwear and bought a $15 bucket of georgia peaches from two kids on the roadside
3:46pm on 8/7/26 by
Totsypooh
OMG dont even talk about turtle soup to my kids. These little turtle babies have them all emotional. They want to save all of them. They showed us a bunch of unhatched ones this morning. It made DD16 so sad.
4:15pm on 8/7/26 by
Totsypooh
We saw three more babies during sunset walk! It was truly magical. Core family memories made for sure. We also spent the day doing puzzles and enjoying the resort. And just came back from the campfire singalong where they gave out smores. Love it here.
9:21pm on 8/7/26 by
Totsypooh
@totsy, did you get 7 months at Vero beach in the summer or do you own there?
10:27pm on 8/7/26 by
popupcamper
Glad it has been such a good trip. Makes me a bit sad that we just sold our Vero points.
1:10am on 8/8/26 by
Beautiesandtheb
Well inside of 7 mos actually. I havent found it that hard to book here in august. We even got the cheapest "inn" rooms which we like a lot.
7:55am on 8/8/26 by
Totsypooh
Im not sure what makes it different.seems like a regular studio to me. 2 queens, microwave and minifridge
7:57am on 8/8/26 by
Totsypooh
Cant believe this but we saw one more this morning. Had to be rescued bec it had a wound in his face. They said they were sending him to the Brevard Zoo to get looked over for a bit. Another 6-7 nests overnight night too. So many tracks on the beach
7:59am on 8/8/26 by
Totsypooh
Is August the only time to see the nests and baby turtles?
9:10am on 8/8/26 by
evamarie320
No actually the tours are mostly available June/July. And since there are turtles still laying eggs now they will be hatching until at least October (50/60 days later)
11:15am on 8/8/26 by
Totsypooh
Thanks! I may try to work VB into a fall trip at some point.
12:45pm on 8/8/26 by
evamarie320
I would love to come back here in the fall. And HHI in January when its 6pts a night.
11:43am on 8/9/26 by
Totsypooh
Cheeseburger springrolls acquired! Very tasty. Also playing the funnest session of disney trivia ever. Ride/attraction/land music!!! My kids are doing awesome. :p
6:27pm on 8/9/26 by
Totsypooh
(Its a name that song trivia. And the CMs are hysterical)
6:28pm on 8/9/26 by
Totsypooh
Checking out of Vero after some more trivia and free mickey bars. Next stop Toppolinos!
11:44am on 8/10/26 by
Totsypooh
Awesome beach report! Safe travels and I'm super excited to hear what else you have planned.
12:21pm on 8/10/26 by
youcanfly
Nothing like the feeling of putting on a magic band for the first time during a trip. :) Hello from the Island Tower! We are in search of a Joffreys donut!
4:45pm on 8/10/26 by
Totsypooh
Island tower studios have real minifridges (not the little cooler), real plates and a dishwasher. How nice.
5:27pm on 8/10/26 by
Totsypooh
You'll have to review the shower stall that faces the mirror! Lol. Wonder what your girls will think!
6:11pm on 8/10/26 by
Jennyhirsch
Oh i did see that but didnt think about it facing the shower :D all i noticed was the nice rainshower head!
9:55pm on 8/10/26 by
Totsypooh
Now at one of the lovely balconies waiting for HEA. Love the soundtrack here. Also Toppos had some interesting new menu items! Prices are inching up though - i recall when the tasty rigatoni was only $30something.
9:56pm on 8/10/26 by
Totsypooh
Also its really tragic that they dont sell the brownie bite packs anymore. They turned them into mickey cake pops that are stupid expensive in comparison. Boo.
9:57pm on 8/10/26 by
Totsypooh
@totsy. We're at the Poly! Spent day at Oasis pool after Kona and DVC tour & Trader Sam's. Kona again at 9:30 tmrw. I am the one with pink floral ears from vintage F&G.
Party in the evening.
11:23pm on 8/10/26 by
Magicalday2011
Nice! I had my pinapple coconut bread this morning and have been working from the tower lobby all day while the family sleeps in! We have MK plans this afternoon and plan to see fireworks and have cake from BLT tonight!
1:24pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
I guess we are watching halloween fireworks tonight!
1:24pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
When is the interview @Totsy?
1:48pm on 8/11/26 by
popupcamper
I love those muffins too, so yummy.
1:49pm on 8/11/26 by
youcanfly
Just popped into MK.Tron! So exciting. Sad to report that they are cheaping out on the DIY popcorn. They tub isnt overflowing full anymore. And you cant ask for all 3 drizzles. Just one level scoop of each candy now and they charge for each extra drizzle.
5:53pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
No interviews at the moment! But doing lots of applying.
5:54pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
Tonys! Always better that i anticipate recently. The pasta is actually al dente and the sauces are a notch above olive garden.
6:18pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
Heres how you know your kids are Disney spoiled. Yesterday they turned down Luminious from the Riviera/Toppos deck. Harmonious was better. Today they asked me to move the TOTWL ressie to tomorrow. Halloween fireworks not as good as HEA apparently. Lol.
6:28pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
You've trained them well!
8:51pm on 8/11/26 by
hodg
@Totsy what time were you in line for Tron? I'm trying to get game plan down for MNSSHP btwn 4-6. J&S and Tron are my 2 outliers.
9:10pm on 8/11/26 by
cdlla
I bought an ILL. :) like i said. Disney spoiled. :)
11:29pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
11:31pm on 8/11/26 by
Magicalday2011
We ended up watching from the poly pool. Was very busy today. But still super fun. Now back in the room with some coconut rice meatballs booking DD13s grad trip next summer and trying to make sure I have enought left for a Bday trip to aulani.
11:31pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
DH seems to have talked me into upgrading the kids (dd and friends) from a long house studio to a 2BR in the island tower. lol. Hes been trained well too.
11:32pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
Arrived @4 from Poly. Already had security check, off monorail into first line at left. Zero waiting. Looking to right saw HOARDS of people in Event Checkin line. It must have taken at least an hour in the blazing sun. hottest we have ever been in Aug
11:36pm on 8/11/26 by
Magicalday2011
It was SO HOT today. We didnt even get out till 4:30 but it was so draining.
11:44pm on 8/11/26 by
Totsypooh
Ahh. So you used your AP to book a Tron SP. I can't get the logistics to work to fit everything in so I'm leaning towards 1pm conf tix to get DD in early to ride what we can, including Tron then seeing last parade, then J&S on way out
10:17am on 8/12/26 by
cdlla
I really don't want to wait 2 hours before party starts in the sun outside the park. So I'm figuring "Disney spoiled" should just buy the 1pm Tix and get in to ride what she wants and what we can before party. She hasn't been there since 2020
10:19am on 8/12/26 by
cdlla
Yeha i have AP and the kids have the 14 day tickets but im treating it basically like an AP
12:49pm on 8/12/26 by
Totsypooh
BLT for cake and pretzels! Feels like home. Now at MK for deluxe hours. Lines moving at a decent clip. Love the new buzz ride. DD found a 250k target!
11:59pm on 8/12/26 by
Totsypooh
Still feels pretty busy. Probably bec yesterday was a party day.
12:00am on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
Were able to do buzz, 7D, pan, haunted mansion and the annual rapunzel lantern pic in about 90 mins. Could have hopped into one more but we were done. So nice walking around while its so quiet and cool
1:15am on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
Those deluxe hours are the best!! And so nice to do all the rides without the sun beating down. Our only regret staying at CBR next trip is missing them!
What was the new big score at Buzz? Or does it rotate?
3:17am on 8/13/26 by
hauntedmansionnurse
DD said it was a spot behind zurg. I tried the old spots but the only one that seemed to give a bit of a bump was the top of the volcano. But only about 5-7k pts as far as I could tell. I think it might matter what color it is.
7:41am on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
Rode a banshee, had the viral cookie dough ice cream sandwich, a fantastic carrot cake sundae, saw baby giraffes and elephants. Now at tiffins for bread service,curry, and bacteria-free salad from the Land. 40pct off!
6:48pm on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
Tiffins is SO tasty. Just had my first salad in a month! Everything is so well done and interesting.
7:19pm on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
I am really enjoying reading about your trip! I had the ice cream sandwich and it was the bomb. Now I need to hunt for the sundae!
7:42pm on 8/13/26 by
4wvufans
It was from the same place! Right before the bridge to africa. Waffle bowl, a layer of carrot cake, big scoop of vanilla, caramel drizzle, white chocolate cap, and then more carrot cake crumbles and i think pecans.
7:50pm on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
Waterside table at wailulu, POG daquiri, lovely creme brulee and perfect timing for EWP! Staying for fireworks! Such a nice place to hang out at night.
9:29pm on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
@totsy. We seriously just zoomed in on that cookie sandwich. Family of 4, thought we might split , but no! Wait, I got ours next to the Island Merchantile.
10:08pm on 8/13/26 by
4wvufans
Yes thats the second spot that has it!
10:24pm on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
DD just reminded me that shes 16 now. She also just reminded me that I promised Keys To the Kingdom once she was old enough. On a whim I checked and there it was! Two spots on Monday!
10:28pm on 8/13/26 by
Totsypooh
Magic all around, @Totsy:) Enjoy!!!
5:29am on 8/14/26 by
IMarriedMyEllie
Oh that's awesome! I was just telling DS yesterday I'm looking forward to taking him on a future trip.
7:45am on 8/14/26 by
popupcamper
Yay! She will love it.
8:07am on 8/14/26 by
youcanfly
Yes we have been talking about it for yearssssss. Plus she has been working SO HARD all summer. College portfolio prep is no joke. She totally deserves it and it will be nice to have 1-1 time with her :)
9:10am on 8/14/26 by
Totsypooh
GFC is such a gem. Very tasty brunch dishes, very sharable portions, at Disney-reasonable prices especially after the DVC discount.
1:17pm on 8/14/26 by
Totsypooh
Did you have the GFC in Citrico's experience?
1:19pm on 8/14/26 by
utang44
YES! Very very nice.
4:07pm on 8/14/26 by
Totsypooh
Oh boo. Pembe savannah room at the verrrry end if the hallway. They agreed to move us to the Sunset Savannah tomorrow... the big cows are nice and all but for these points we need giraffes...
4:26pm on 8/14/26 by
Totsypooh
BUT! I think the Kidani renovation was done well. It actually feels just like the old rooms, just a little brighter and newer. The theming was not heavily wattered down.
4:47pm on 8/14/26 by
Totsypooh
I Love that you and DD are getting a special experience together. And yay for finding bacteria-free salad - and at a discount!!!
7:46pm on 8/14/26 by
lizshiv
Yes, can confirm salad was bacteria free :D
9:17pm on 8/14/26 by
Totsypooh
The best part about staying in Kidani is being able to do sanaa quick serve bfast with my giraffe best friends. Always quiet and never a problem getting a windowside table. Plus they are moving us to the sunset savannah today!
9:31am on 8/15/26 by
Totsypooh
BTW the banana bread french toast and breakfast sandwich are FIRE. Delish. But the side of bacon is a sad two strips.
9:44am on 8/15/26 by
Totsypooh
Banana bread French toast doesn't sound good at all, lol!!
10:16am on 8/15/26 by
hauntedmansionnurse
I didnt think it would be either. It wasnt soaked in batter at all. Just a really really moist, home baked slice of banana bread with a crusty/toasty outside and cream cheese frosting.
10:41am on 8/15/26 by
Totsypooh
@totsy, are your initials CU? Facebook has recommended a friend with initials CU. We have no friends in common. But I think it's you based on info I've gleaned here. How would FB know to connect us?!
10:42am on 8/15/26 by
evamarie320
Umm, the banana bread French toast at Olivia's Cafe was one of the best bites I've ever had. Be interesting to compare.
10:43am on 8/15/26 by
utang44
@utang, you waited months for that Olivia's banana bread! Time to go back to compare with Sanaa's. For science.
11:03am on 8/15/26 by
Jennyhirsch
@eva yes they are! I dont post anymore but I still scroll. Im not sure if im aging myself here but i honestly think that the old bugs show was a much better than zootopia which was such a random show. Bugs felt like it legitimately belonged in the tree
6:12pm on 8/15/26 by
Totsypooh
Oh you know im connected to the Lines FB group - maybe thats how we are connected?
6:15pm on 8/15/26 by
Totsypooh
@jenny if you have a chance to try id love to hear your review!
6:16pm on 8/15/26 by
Totsypooh
@totsy, I'm not in the Lines FB group. Honestly I pretty much got off of FB around the last inauguration. Just could not take all the politics. And FB trying to sell me things. It's scary how the algorithms are so good.
6:21pm on 8/15/26 by
evamarie320
Yeah, I would too but its the only way I get updates from friends and family from home. And yes the algorithms are crazy. I think it listens to conversations bec the ads are crazy timing
12:00am on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
Hmmm. Been hanging out in my lovely balcony hoping for some giraffe friends but none yet. Lovely sunrise though. And a wonderful new view of the savannah. We have never been on this side of the resort before!
8:01am on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
AK balcony coffee or DCL cruise balcony coffee, I can't decide which is THE BEST
8:57am on 8/16/26 by
Ali Ababwa
BOTH. All of it. :)
9:35am on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
In the DCL Adventure balcony in Singapore over spring break we saw a pod of leaping dolphins at sunset. (Insert bug eye emoji here) between that and giraffes at sunrise its a real tossup!
9:36am on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
Anywho - off to Epcot for some favorites. Hope the new soarin in good. Need to see how the lettuce is growing. A looong midday break in the DVC lounge to do some summer work for me and the kids and then back out when it cools down to enjoy the evening
9:39am on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
No climbing out of the boat to get fresh lettuce
10:56am on 8/16/26 by
hodg
Noted. :)
2:00pm on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
Soarin over america started so promising but fell a little flat. The movement was not as exhilarating as the original and i think they ran out of budget and imagination to come up with better scene transitions. DD asking when the original will return
9:41pm on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
BG1 still working fabulously. Did everything in EP on LL in about 6 hours with 2 sitdown meals and a long homework break. General Tso Chicken salad still fresh and tasty. Club cool still a fun stop!
9:43pm on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
Did Les Halles and Sanaa to go combo and ate in the comfort of our room watching the animals. I know im going to look back one day and think these were the days.
9:45pm on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
Also i think its the end of an era. :( I realised today i no longer have to pack snacks. And DD says us 3 dont fit in the clamshell type rides anymore. Boo. The big kid/pre-teen phase is over. BUT. A relative commented last night that im lucky my kids
9:49pm on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
Still like disney since we "invested" in DVC. My kids looked at them funny and were ?!?! Get sick of Disney? Lol. But i told her DVC is for me. Im looking forward to long Jan and Sept Trips when they grow up! Ha. (Low points season)
9:50pm on 8/16/26 by
Totsypooh
@ Totsy, my kiddos are all grown up and miss experiencing the magic with them. AND I love that my wife can hold hands and enjoy the magic together:) Thanks for sharing your experience with us:)
7:00am on 8/17/26 by
IMarriedMyEllie
Is today KTTK?
7:59am on 8/17/26 by
popupcamper
YES! Just finished KTTK and it was wonderful! Had a fantastic guide who delivered really unique information so expertly and with heart. Lunch was columbia harbor house. Saw floats for both parades. Walked thru the costuming dept! Goofys mask was being
1:43pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
repaired and Alice was doing some streches while getting ready. We saw cinderella, aurora and merida get into the elevator and then the fair godmother "excused me"d through our group bec we were blocking the utilidoor! :) was better than the last tour!
1:45pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
Was so hot! Grabed some ice cream at caseys and now at the DVC lounge to cool off and grab some snacks before doing a little shopping. Checking into Boardwalk today!
1:47pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
I am verrry slowly increasing DH's Disney tolerance ;) he really enjoys the non park resorts now and really loves the Island Tower. He only has a one day park ticket for this whole trip. For food and wine the day it opens. The rest of the time, he uses
1:50pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
The gym, drinks coffee in the lobby and does our laundry while we are at the parks. :D just the way he likes it.
1:51pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
(Oh and hes a pro at split stays now. He moves us each time we hop!)
1:52pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
Sounds like that's a win-win for you and DH! Really enjoying following your trip!
2:21pm on 8/17/26 by
act72
Thank you! Hope the information is helpful! Or at least entertaining. We divided and conquered today. He took DD13 to disney springs for some Disney detox - they are watching the Minions movie
2:48pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
I love the fact that he is the one doing the transfer! My DH would not be good at that.
3:38pm on 8/17/26 by
youcanfly
I spoke to soon. He left the kids swimsuits in the closet. (Facepalm) hahahaha. Oh well. Chargerback filled out. We have a nice view of the boardwalk and the lake from our garden view room! And the 40pct off Tratorria discount was very very reasonable.
8:56pm on 8/17/26 by
Totsypooh
I'm adamant about checking the entire room twice before departure, and then a couple weeks ago I left about 8 of DD's favorite Disney t-shirts in the drawer of our cabin on the Fantasy. *facepalm* Nothing valuable. We bought more.
9:11pm on 8/17/26 by
Ali Ababwa
I always tell myself I get LLs for the kids bec they have no wait tolerance. Nope. ME. Its me that has no wait tolerance. Ha.
7:15pm on 8/18/26 by
Totsypooh
The boardwalk gym is very well equipped! Lucked out on lobby level room super close to all the amenities! Escaped the bubble for a bit to get dimsum for dinner. Now at HS for a couple rides and Fantasmic! (And churros)
7:16pm on 8/18/26 by
Totsypooh
I love the fitness center at BWI. Huge plus.
8:01pm on 8/18/26 by
Jennyhirsch
The corndogs on the boardwalk are good too! Left the bubble today to go shelling at Caladesi island. Found so many lovely little conch looking shells! Found a giant live clam the size of my fist too!
4:54pm on 8/19/26 by
Totsypooh
Good morning from the boardwalk! Family sleepig in. Chip and Dale were hanging in the lobby today and Chip gave me a kiss! We did Cake Bake last night and they no longer take any discounts. BOO. I think thats it for us for now. too $ for the quality.
9:31am on 8/20/26 by
Totsypooh
DH said that for what we paid for overcooked truffle fries we could have gotten 4 XL containers of perfectly cooked mcdonalds frenchfries. Lol. In fairness we got a hot-off-the-fryer batch that was perfection earlier in the day.
9:32am on 8/20/26 by
Totsypooh
Voices of Liberty is such an awesome perk of coming to Epcot. The live entertainment has really been enjoyable this trip. Also dont come to the caramel shop when hungry. You think you just want a bag of popcorn but $60 later... :) Now at beirgarten for...
3:48pm on 8/20/26 by
Totsypooh
First time with front row seats! Moonlight Magic at Typhoon lagoon tonight! Really making the DVC membership work hard this week! The 40pct discounts alone have been such a help.
3:49pm on 8/20/26 by
Totsypooh
The kids have discovered the unlimited pretzels and beer cheese soup. I have challenged them to eat $30 worth of the stuff...
4:38pm on 8/20/26 by
Totsypooh
Currently stuck on misadventure falls...
8:12pm on 8/20/26 by
Totsypooh
Pulling the kids out of bed to do what ive imagined since i booked at the boardwalk - running to Intl gateway for a quick ride on Remy and grabbing breakfast at Les halles to bring back to DH :)
8:13am on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
Awesome morning! Enjoy!
8:26am on 8/21/26 by
pod4christ
Remy was a 55 min posted wait 3 mins into early entry so we walked straight into single rider and the loaded us all together in the front row of a remy anyway. Also the baguettes were WARM out of the oven. Life has officially peaked.
9:15am on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
Oh what I wouldn't give to smell those Remy smells right now!
9:18am on 8/21/26 by
SecondFavoriteDuck
Speaking of which! For the first time ever i smelled oranges in the fridge/pantry room and the bread smell was super strong in thr end. But i do feel its a lot less imersive since they made it 2D. Im much more aware of the screen edges and the floor.
12:29pm on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
I also think they changed how they framed each scene a bit, it feels less like being "inside" of the scene than it used to
12:30pm on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
I can't do Remy anymore now that it's 2D. It makes me so motion sick and gives me a headache. I loved it back when it was 3D. :( but I'm sure there's more people who can enjoy it now so I'll just ride Soarin and Space Mountain more often.
12:37pm on 8/21/26 by
popupcamper
That's so interesting because I can't do 3D for the same reasons. I feel off and typically get a headache. 2D like RotR never gets me. Need to try Remy now.
12:51pm on 8/21/26 by
youcanfly
Rise doesn't get me either. Remy is very different @Youcan, I think. They tried to keep the 3D feel without glasses. It just looks like nothing is in focus to me.
12:59pm on 8/21/26 by
popupcamper
Oh no. I was so hopeful....
1:23pm on 8/21/26 by
youcanfly
Yeah it. Might be because im so used to the old ride i keep expecting it to feel the same but it doesnt. Its the first time i feel like theres been a real shift in the immersiveness of the experience. Similarly, removing the design room from Test track
2:41pm on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
Was a bad call. It was such a unique part of the experience and it was even better when the car rankings/scores along the way worked. You felt so invested
2:41pm on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
level 99 is SUPER fun. Havent laughed this hard in so long.
5:39pm on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
Im finding the merch a little underwhelming this year.... feels like lots of things are 90s throwbacks?
8:05pm on 8/21/26 by
Totsypooh
I feel like everything everywhere is 90s throwbacks! At Hollister in the mall, I found a Misery t shirt and another quoting Dylan from 90210. Of course I immediately texted pictures to my best friend from ninth grade. :-)
8:54pm on 8/21/26 by
TumbleMonkeys