Lines

You'll be able to join in the chat when you subscribe!

Know this will upsaet a few but two items from our trip: 1. HEA needs an update or new show at MK 2. I know it is a theme park but if going to a non-park signature restaurant please attempt to dress the part (and Disney enforce your current guidelines).

9:36am on 3/25/26 by Beautiesandtheb

collapse thread

#2 is a lost cause, I'm afraid. On my last cruise on Formal Night there were probably 20%+ of the men showing up in ragged hoodies and ballcaps. Also seen in a significant number of wedding photos....

10:25am on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

I get that. My view is that I'm on vacation and I'm not dressing up for anything. But, that's why I have no interest in places that have a dress requirement.

10:45am on 3/25/26 by cobia

Is it a "requirement" when it's not enforced? Or a social convention demonstrating respect? Or?

11:00am on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

I can honestly say it would take a lot for me to pay any mind to what other people are wearing while dining.

11:17am on 3/25/26 by utang44

I have been at signature restaurants and sat near guests commenting on others dress but I agree with @utang. I also absolutely love HEA.

11:55am on 3/25/26 by PrincipalTinker

@ali, were 100% of the women dressed in formals?

12:09pm on 3/25/26 by popupcamper

@ali, if you looked at my DS's and DIL's wedding photos you would see a variety of formal and casual clothing. They were married on a farm and specifically said to wear "whatever makes you comfortable to have the best time".

12:18pm on 3/25/26 by PrincipalTinker

Somehow I see an attitudinal difference between formal and dressy casual vacationwear and ragged hoodies and ballcaps, but that's just me. To each their own. I really don't care what other people do on vacation which doesn't impact me directly.

12:29pm on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

I honestly think that many people don't even look at the booking page that tells them there is a suggested dress code. Just like there are guests in MK looking for Harry Potter.

12:47pm on 3/25/26 by PrincipalTinker

@popup Perhaps, I don't recall seeing any females at that time (formal night) dressed sloppily or wearing something that would be more appropriate for doing yard work. But I do manual labor every day in a barn, so that's my perspective.

12:51pm on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

I've only done three cruises but have never noticed men particularly more "sloppy" than women.

1:31pm on 3/25/26 by popupcamper

*shrug* just my observation this last cruise (Feb '26) mostly while waiting in the crowd to enter the dining room when I had nothing else to do but people-watch.

2:05pm on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

ChatGPT, concerning weddings, I suspect numbers are similar at other occasions: Casual at own wedding Men (grooms) ~20-35% Women (brides) ~5-10%

2:29pm on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

There is zero percent chance 35% of men wear ragged hoodies and baseball caps to their own weddings.

2:41pm on 3/25/26 by popupcamper

I like (not love) HEA. I kind of wish they would do an update or something too. But I am afraid they would add a bunch of the newer movie themes and I am not as familiar with those so I am content with it as is.

3:29pm on 3/25/26 by h2olly

@popup Of course, but that's not what I said.

3:37pm on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

But it is. You said you've seen a significant number of ragged hoodies and ballcaps in wedding photos on men, and then said Chat GPT backs you up, and they were dressed for yard work.

3:47pm on 3/25/26 by popupcamper

@popup That's a real interesting way to look at it. Not what I said, but if that's your truth, go on then.

4:13pm on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

The men's drycleaners were wearing their nice clothes so they couldn't wear them. https://youtu.be/FO0Tkyh3nIw?si=A6Hwht2ZE1_vOIMu

4:25pm on 3/25/26 by popupcamper

Thanks for the thoughts, we try and not let things bug us, and the dress thing is on Disney for enforcement. It was a date night at resort signature, several around us came in looking like they came straight from the pool. Understand opinions vary.

4:31pm on 3/25/26 by Beautiesandtheb

Ali is dead on about the way people dress for Formal Night on cruises. I see the mismatched wedding couples all the time in Las Vegas. Women in gowns, guys in jeans. When I am at the high end resort, both people dazzle

4:50pm on 3/25/26 by Elaine5715

But I guess if you are spending 100K on a wedding at the Bellagio, you put on your fancy duds.

4:51pm on 3/25/26 by Elaine5715

Tell us more about how the rich people live @elaine!

5:42pm on 3/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

I mean..they did change hea for a few years and then it went back to much fanfare. So 1 has already happened and people didn't care for the other one.

6:03pm on 3/25/26 by melodicwords

@Beauties while I don't pay attention to what others wear, I've booked 2 signature ADR just so my DD18 can dress up! She misses the dances from highschool where she got to wear fun dresses, so I told her we have 2 dress up nights on our next trip...

6:38pm on 3/25/26 by maurine08

Of course she won't be wearing formal gowns, but she can wear a nice Lilly Pulitzer and I found 2 inexpensive but gorgeous dresses on Amazon I'm so excited to wear! I do think dressing for signature makes the trip more fun and special.

6:39pm on 3/25/26 by maurine08

Oh, @maurine. My girls love dressing up, too! Unfortunately it means checked bags on planes (not carryons) and minimim of 5 pairs of shoes, "just in case."

8:11pm on 3/25/26 by Jennyhirsch

@jenny I drive so we pack SO MUCH stuff!!! 2 outfits per day, and probably 10 pairs of shoes to share since we are same shoe size. Honestly the park-fits and dressier outfits for dinners make the trip extra special.

8:46pm on 3/25/26 by maurine08

@Ali, when I am in Las Vegas, I really would like to ask the folks carrying bags out of those $10,000 purse stores what did they buy.

10:41pm on 3/25/26 by Elaine5715

@Elaine maybe they are colleagues of CM Nicole

1:31am by Delayfish

@Delay, those colleagues are fairly easy to spot. My brother on his first trip, "locals are so friendly, I was sitting at the bar, having a beer and women keep sitting next to me, asking if I wanted to hang out with them"

12:46pm by Elaine5715

Will your brother buy me a drink?

12:47pm by Ali Ababwa

...view 32 more comments

Will admit that last week I had every intention of dressing up for Jiko, but circumstances changed. Weather got too cold for the dress I brought, DH and DS were delayed in golf game so didn't have time to go back to room and change.

1:54pm by aliceinwonderla

Visiting a nice restaurant the same day as you are visiting theme parks makes it difficult to dress as nicely as the establishment (and fellow guests) deserve. I dress up when I can, and hopefully get some grace when I can't.

1:56pm by aliceinwonderla

@ali, he won't buy me a drink

1 min ago by Elaine5715

Okay so headed to World in July (teenagers schedules now require summer visits) so I need best heat management tips and links. Especially neck fans.

10:50am by CronutQueen

collapse thread

1) Avoid midday temps/sun, go early/late 2) Drink 16 ounces fluids every meal without fail, low alcohol/caffeine 3) salt your food 4) plenty of sleep 5) sun hats/umbrella 6) wicking fabrics (no cotton) 7) pre-wetted neck towels 8) neck fans

10:57am by Ali Ababwa

If any of you are on any medications, carefully check the fine print on the warnings.

11:00am by Ali Ababwa

Schedule frequent AC breaks in restaurants/shows for periodic cooling. If anyone becomes lightheaded or overheated, take it seriously.

11:03am by Ali Ababwa

That about covers it. Additional 40-60 ounces fluids (low sugar) can help, carry a bottle if you need reminders. Beverage temperature doesn't affect much, mostly personal preference. Pool time IN THE POOL also helps. Drink POG or OJ for potassium.

11:18am by Ali Ababwa

Also: upload the OSHA/NIOSH heat safety app and My Lightning Tracker and pay attention to them to stay on top of current local conditions affecting your visit.

11:31am by Ali Ababwa

This makes me think I need to produce an Environmental Physiology Lesson Plan for WDW so you all can go during the school year.

12:08pm by Ali Ababwa

Agree with above. Plus move slowly they parks. If you're drinking enuf to stay hydrated you'll need hourly pee breaks. So you'll do fewer rides than during cooler months.

12:12pm by evamarie320

Also there is no special magical powder or electrolyte mix that will improve your hydration over Florida tap water, unless you like the flavor better so you actually drink more.

12:33pm by Ali Ababwa

I did August a few yrs ago. Biggest cooling winners for us were cooling towels (the soft kind not frog togs) and bringing flipflops to wear for a few hrs in hot afternoon. And dole whip. Obvi. https://a.co/d/06qEAOsm

1:18pm by HHRose

...view 9 more comments

These are all good tips. The ones that make the biggest difference for me are hydration (with a bit of LiqIV powder so that I drink more) and just leaving the park altogether in the afternoon for room/pool time.

1:52pm by aliceinwonderla

I bought one of the expensive neck fans with the cooling plates on the side and around the back for our June trip. I don't handle heat well anymore but we are also in the summer is the only time the Grandkids can go phase :)

34 min ago by cdlla

@Cdlla, I was looking at those. Let us know how well they work!

2 min ago by Elaine5715

I want to do a trip with my sister &BIL in a couple of years. We are a family of 4 (2 teens). Prefer 2 bathrooms. Hit me with tips on dvc rental, kind of suite choices/ favorite resorts, timeline of booking etc. Thanks a lot.

1:43pm by nivi0101

...view 4 more comments

All of the 1 bedroom villas at Kidani Village have 2 full bathrooms. 2 bedrooms have 3! And both have laundry in the villa

54 min ago by cobia

That was actually quite a straight answer from playdisney. Minimal loveliness

29 min ago by hodg

If this is a special trip you should rent through a broker at 11 months. BLT and AKL 1-bedrooms have 2 full bathrooms. All 2-bedrooms would have at least 2 as well.

17 min ago by melcort10

My Liner family, I wanted to let you know that my dad passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight. As they say, grief is the price we play for love. So blessed to have loved him and been loved by him.

8:27am by utang44

collapse thread

@utang, I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers and comfort for your family in the coming days.

8:28am by MicheleandtheBeast

I'm so sorry @utang. Thinking of you and your dear family today. We are all here for you.

8:30am by TumbleMonkeys

@utang, So sorry for your loss. Continuing to pray for you and your family. Hope you find comfort in all of your happy memories of him today.

8:33am by WendyMarie

Ohh, I'm sorry to hear this! You all have been on my mind since his diagnosis. I'm thankful that you were able to be there so much during his last few weeks. Hugs and prayers as you grieve.

8:33am by GoGreenGoWhite

I am,so sorry, @utang. It's never easy to lose a loved one.

8:33am by Jennyhirsch

@utang I am so very sorry. I'll be holding you and your family in my thoughts

8:50am by KLuck

I'm so sorry for your loss@utang. Prayers for you and your family.

8:54am by sivako4750

I'm so sorry for your loss.

8:55am by cobia

I'm so sorry @utang and so grateful it was a peaceful passing. My prayers to you, your mom, and the whole family.

8:56am by evamarie320

My condolences to all of you, @utang.

9:00am by JJT (staff)

So sorry for your loss @utang.

9:03am by imadisneymom

@utang you have my deepest condolences. It is always difficult to lose a parent.

9:04am by nitsaki

So sorry for your loss @utang. Sending lots of hugs and comfort your way.

9:10am by MarioMom

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family

9:17am by hodg

God Bless you and your family during this most difficult time. Prayers lifted up for you.

9:21am by dmasseyd

@utang- so sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending prayers and virtual hugs to you all

9:22am by koolaid

"What is grief if not love everlasting" - Sorry for you. Go well.

9:23am by Stu007

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending love and hugs to you and your family.

9:26am by diannaa

I am so sorry for your loss @utang. Virtual hugs being sent to you.

9:26am by PrincipalTinker

Oh so sorry to hear! You were there in full support of him and your other family members, and I pray your many happy memories will bring comfort during this very difficult time and the days ahead.

9:35am by snowdiz

Sending Liner love your way :(

9:36am by LaurenInWonderland

Oh @utang, I am so sorry. Sending love and light to you and your family.

10:08am by njhyndman

So sorry for your loss. He's at peace now. Sending love and tons of pixie dust

10:10am by WorldTraveler34

I'm so sorry. Peace be with you and your family.

10:20am by ferbtones

Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

10:33am by Ali Ababwa

"I'm Free" by Anne Lindgren Davison

10:59am by trishr.

Oh utang, we are so sorry for your loss. We hope the fond memories of the times you had with him will help you in the days ahead.

11:07am by PaulAndCarrie

So sorry for your loss.

11:23am by hookiegood

I'm so sorry @utang. Prayers and condolences to you and your family. Your liner family is here for you.

12:45pm by Rjcsmom

So sorry for your loss.

1:15pm by nivi0101

Very sorry utang.

1:42pm by Mickey143

...view 31 more comments

So very sorry for your loss @utang. Prayers for your family.

1:55pm by TacMed

Oh @utang I'm so sorry to see this. Sending prayers and condolences your way. Peaceful is the way to go, can't beat that to top off a life filled with your love.

38 min ago by cdlla

Sending you my thoughts , prayers, and peaceful vibes @utang. I know how special your parents are to you. May your many special memories sustain you in these upcoming days.

21 min ago by lizshiv

Southwest seat roulette? DH and I are flying to a wedding this weekend. I had assigned seats picked but the plane is almost full except for the expensive seats In the front. We don't need to sit together so, I'm thinking of cancelling our assigned seats

10:34am on 3/25/26 by lizshiv

collapse thread

And taking a chance at getting assigned to the fancy seats for free. I'd never take this chance flying with the kiddos, but since it's just the two of us- why not?

10:35am on 3/25/26 by lizshiv

Fun!! Let us know how it works out. Got my fingers crossed for you!

11:07am on 3/25/26 by FriendsWithTheMonster

With two consenting adults, go for it. And let us know how it goes

12:33pm on 3/25/26 by RememberWhen

I'd love to know how they assign those. Are they more likely to give them to someone like you who had a pricier ticket that came with a seat assignment? Or is it random? Last week in both directions I was able to move my basic fare up to row 12/14 48 hr

12:46pm on 3/25/26 by evamarie320

In advance. the first time I also got boarding section 3 but the second time I got 5. No idea why.

12:47pm on 3/25/26 by evamarie320

I have definitely seen a few reports in points groups where the person didn't select a seat, was originally placed somewhere random in back of the plane, then within a day or so of flight noticed they were put into extra legroom. Good luck!

1:00pm on 3/25/26 by JJT (staff)

I had three adults and was recently moved automatically by Southwest from the very last row of the plane that I picked at 48 hours up to an exit row, which was more legroom seats.

1:58pm on 3/25/26 by JenniferB1975

I was on the same flight (not knowingly) as a friend and her DD. She does not have SW CC and I do. I got seats in second to last row at 48 hrs. She didn't pick and they gave her row 8 together. I was annoyed. Why reward non- CC customers???

3:24pm on 3/25/26 by Gusgus5

I agree @gus. I've read similar reports lately. So thought I'd take a chance. I'll let you guys know what happens!

4:39pm on 3/25/26 by lizshiv

I have read more reports that those seats remain empty. If you cancel your assigned seats, you have a good chance of getting them instead of the upgrade.

4:46pm on 3/25/26 by Elaine5715

You are taking one for the team! Can't wait to hear the result!

5:13pm on 3/25/26 by Jennyhirsch

Interested in how it goes. I've purchased the EL window seat for 4 past flights and always have someone in middle seat next to me each time. Never a couple and always a single who was assigned last minute.

5:41pm on 3/25/26 by MarioMom

Sfl

8:52pm on 3/25/26 by rickelwoman

I would t do it like where i sit next to a window.

10:40pm on 3/25/26 by WorldTraveler34

...view 14 more comments

SW just announcing full flight and they will need to check 15 bags. Clearing bin space still an issue

4:39am by Gusgus5

When you could check your bags for free, they never asked people to gate check carry-ons. Now they ask every flight.

12:08pm by JenniferB1975

Okie dokie. SW Seat Roulette update. I canceled the chosen seats for row 18 and let Southwest assign me a seat. Today at my 24 hour check-in we got assigned extra leg room seats 3C and 3B with boarding group 1!

30 min ago by lizshiv

Failed on the Disney Trivia ? last night. I did not know the name of Donald Duck's sister!!

11:16am by mary32830

...view 2 more comments

Della apparently and they are twins!

1:33pm by mary32830

Twins and triplets aren't really a thing in ducks, sorry to say.

57 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Nest mates. Almost twins.

33 min ago by RememberWhen

D23 Liners: D23 Expo ticket details released today for the Expo in August!! Tickets go on sale April 2nd, earlier for Charter Gold Members and those with paid Gold memberships. Hope to be there!!

56 min ago by njhyndman

Has Rise of the Resistance been down so far all day today?

12:01pm by ktorrey14

Shows down right now on MDE

12:38pm by cobia

There used to be a chart at TP that would help me answer that question but I can't find it now. It might have been a victim of the "improved" web site.

1:57pm by evamarie320

Experiencing a first I didn't want. So far they can't find my space mountain photo. Usually wouldn't care. But it was my last spring break w my kids. And DS18 isn't sure he ever wants to come back. So I really wanted that ride photo. ):

3:58pm on 3/25/26 by VikeQueen

collapse thread

I really hope they find it, @Vike! Sincerely, a mom to DD21 and DS18.

4:07pm on 3/25/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Oh we have the same ages @tumble! Didn't know that before

4:09pm on 3/25/26 by VikeQueen

DS21 will be back for sure , but this may have been my last ride photo w the three of us ...

4:10pm on 3/25/26 by VikeQueen

Aww! Currently working on touring plans for a trip DH refers to as "our last Disney trip with the kids." I hope he's as wrong as I think he is!

4:10pm on 3/25/26 by TumbleMonkeys

18 and 20 here! I keep planning like it's our last and then they keep asking for another.

4:13pm on 3/25/26 by popupcamper

I've thought many times it would my last trip with the kids but dd31 & dd35 keep wanting to go!

4:13pm on 3/25/26 by sragne

DD's 35, 31 and 24 keep crashing my solo trips, lol. Sometimes with one of my grandbabies. Can't complain at all :) we have a couple upcoming family trips on the horizon.

5:53pm on 3/25/26 by cdlla

Ds32 hasn't wanted to go for almost a decade but initiated the idea of a family trip with his siblings + partners, so we're all going in late Sept!

6:00pm on 3/25/26 by KLuck

This gives me some hope that DS 18 will come around. For now his anxiety is terrible and he prefers not to travel at all. But DS 21 is all in as long as we are paying LOL

6:08pm on 3/25/26 by VikeQueen

And I just got the final confirmation that they had a technical glitch and there is no photo. I am a lot more sad about this than I should be

6:13pm on 3/25/26 by VikeQueen

That's a bummer. But I am sure there will be more opportunities. Keep the faith!

6:19pm on 3/25/26 by Jennyhirsch

DS 15 was done last summer but DS21 and DD18 are still on board for once a year or every other year. I'll take it!

6:24pm on 3/25/26 by maurine08

Hopefully your son wants to come back after a break! I've also began to bring my siblings and nieces/nephews and am planning a daddy/daughters trip. It's fun to spread the magic. I feel like liners know how to do it better than anybody.

6:34pm on 3/25/26 by maurine08

There's Hope: When DS26 was 16 he was a PIA on our trip and I thought it was our last. He's been on four trips since and he and his GF just agreed to a trip next Feb. As long as I keep paying, He'll keep going lol.

9:34pm on 3/25/26 by evamarie320

...view 14 more comments

DS19 said the same- his last trip was aged 15. But then when he's seen us go to wdw or DLP without him he'd jump at the chance to come really. Esp to Epic. But it's time to travel w mates & see the world a bit at that age.

2:07am by hodg

Contact them via mde and they will find and send the photo.

10:14am by WorldTraveler34

But do hope they find the photo- I'm sure they will. Mine are 19 & 21 so I do get it. Also unlikely to get any more ride photos with just the 2 of them.

1:33pm by hodg

WWYD: AK afternoon tomorrow. Going to use LLMP and SP bc limited time. Would you A) use a burner to unlock quickly (which?) or B) just pick 3 you actually want? If B which one first? (Instinct says KS bc animals getting sleepy in PM.)

9:40am by HHRose

...view 4 more comments

If you went in the afternoon, I don't even know that you would need LL. The lines tend to drop in the afternoon because most people only spend half a day there. Safari, Navi and Everest would be my choices. They're so few rides there.

11:59am by JenniferB1975

Seriously, I'm with @jennifer. Get those 3 plus FOP SP if you want and skip Kali lol.

1:07pm by melcort10

We were there 2 days ago. Don't worry about burner in this park. We did the safari at 5 - 5:30 ish and so many animals around.

1:14pm by nivi0101

Subscribe to join in!

Chat Guidelines