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Anyone know where nearest buckees is Google says 69 miles that seems far. Never been to a buckees and we have a rent a car so I was thinking why not take a road trip if it's not to far

7:37pm on 5/18/26 by WorldTraveler34

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That sounds about right

7:40pm on 5/18/26 by Totsypooh

According to Buc-ee's website, only 2 in FL. Daytona and St Augustine https://buc-ees.com/locations/

7:46pm on 5/18/26 by youcanfly

It's a site to see and worth a stop if you pass by one but I wouldn't drive 60 miles for one. Where do you live? There's one in VA now.

5:38am by Flutegarden

Daytona would be the closest one to the world.

6:32am by cindyjham

I agree, it's a gas station. Don't drive to find one. We actually avoid them cause they're so insanely busy now.

7:06am by popupcamper

But the jerky counter. And the sandwiches. Ans the snack wall. And the long line of slushy machines....

8:28am by Totsypooh

The sugar dusted nuts. The sweet tea. The piping hot coffee stations where I can just pour a liter of cream in my coffee. The artwork in the bathrooms.

9:18am by Jennyhirsch

Closest is Daytona though. 90 min drive from WDW as a conservative estimate. Better to drive from home to WDW one day and hit all 4 on the I95 corridor instead.

9:20am by Jennyhirsch

I'm from Texas so maybe I'm spoiled but we have tons of good gas stations. Do y'all not have good gas stations where you live? (Full disclosure I do have a buccees onesie but y'all. They sell gas.)

10:24am by popupcamper

The Daytona location is "only" an hour north of the East End Market (where the easy access Gideon's Bakehouse is located). So, mid-trip, on a long stay, we cluster a few minor things north of WDW to allow some down-time, car-time, to let kids refresh.

10:39am by gmcc

(Or, as @Jennyhirsch says, hit all 4 on I-95 on a road trip.)

10:43am by gmcc

"They sell gas?" Oh, @popup. I have never wanted to enter a gas station "store," much less eat food products from one, in the Balto/DC area. Or on the 95 corridor. Grossness. Ya do it bc ya have to, on road trips, but they are not sparkling clean and fun.

10:57am by Jennyhirsch

And the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen!! @pop, we are gas station deprived over here in the Baltimore/ DC metro area. Buc ee's is an experience for our family. That being said- idk that I'd leave the Disney bubble just for it- but we love it.

11:20am by lizshiv

Oh yeah....Buc-ee's was the first but we have lots of great gas stations here with wonderful food, extremely clean restrooms, art on the walls, candles, garden gnomes etc. y'all should move to the lone star state.

11:46am by popupcamper

I live two exits from a buccees and I've been to it once or twice since it opened. I stop by ones that are in different states or 2+ hrs away. Think I've been to 5 in 4 different states.

12:14pm by melodicwords

We have a beach day at coco beach I'll be in Tampa one day as well I'll check the gps and see if it's worth a trip not going to drive 3 hours to visit a gas station

12:19pm by WorldTraveler34

I would not drive 60 miles for Buc-ee's. That said, I drive Austin to San Antonio and back several times a month and always stop at Buc-ee's. Great bathrooms, great food, 120 gas pumps and 75,000 ft.?

1:57pm by BTFP

I'm from the Boston area and recently stopped on our way down to Hilton Head. It's like the Disney version of gas stations and I mean that in the best possible way. Worth a stop!

57 min ago by dreamygrl143

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Buc-ee's is like 5 gas station convenience stores in one. But I wouldn't drive out of my way for it.

18 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Mmm Buckee's BBQ pulled pork. Worth the drive.

3 min ago by JackOfAll

it is 20 stores in one. 100 pumps in most stations.

2 min ago by JackOfAll

Am I losing it, y'all? (Yes, probably, but not for this reason.) I thought I used to be able to book the times that are labeled as "overlap" in BG1, but it is not letting me today. Is that Disney's security crap, or something new? Or do I misremember?

1:56pm by utang44

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@utang I experienced the same thing with BG1 earlier this week. My LL booking day was Sunday. I had minimal success with modifying in BG1, only being able to overlap 1 LL over a 4-day span of pre-selects. Tons of error messages. I gave up.

2:20pm by JoeyPotter98

I'm not getting any error messages, but it just won't let me select those times. When I try, it defaults to a later, non-overlapping time on the confirmation screen. Have been able to modify some and make LLs in BG1, but not overlaps.

2:22pm by utang44

Same. I could overlap day of yesterday but not in advance.

3:10pm by popupcamper

My sisters were just in the parks last week and were able to overlap more than MDE allows. I can't tell what's going on in your situation, but one thing to keep in mind is that the overlap times might not even be available.

3:12pm by joelbruick

If it's something that you know there's availability for during that time frame, then it's possible they made some changes.

3:15pm by joelbruick

This is what happened to me in April and I just ended up using MDE.

3:20pm by melcort10

I don't know for sure, @joel! Just going off what it's showing me as available but "overlapping." Alas, I will survive; I'll just keep looking for available available times. As always, I appreciate you.

3:22pm by utang44

Well, @mel, MDE doesn't even show overlapping times, so switching over isn't a fix in this case. But I have used both in booking and modifying today.

3:23pm by utang44

I have been looking this week also to modify in BG1 ahead if trip. I believe the "overlap" flag overrides the availability flag. So I think it is showing me overlapping times that or may not be available, if that makes sense.

6:49pm by jeanne771

@joel would be able to speak to that, since it's his creation! That's not how it has worked previously, at least.

7:10pm by utang44

Here in the parks it's letting me overlap. I'm getting a warning but it's letting me do it.

7:32pm by popupcamper

If a time is marked as "overlap", that doesn't mean it is or isn't available. BG1 can't really tell, since even if a time inside the overlap window is available, MDE won't offer it as an option. Overlap times are like the mystery box of LL selection.

7:43pm by joelbruick

After I finish doing what I can to get BG1 working better under the current restrictions, I'm going to update the time selection screen to make that all a little less confusing.

7:46pm by joelbruick

Got it! So it's kinda like throwing darts. Sometimes they'll hit, sometimes they won't.

7:48pm by utang44

I experienced the same yesterday. Sometimes it would book it and sometimes it wouldnt. Impossible to tell

26 min ago by Totsypooh

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@joel - what exactly does it mean when the times are coded overlap in the lighter color - i thought it meant available but it will overlap so be careful - but its not always the case.

24 min ago by Totsypooh

@totsy, are you at Disney or going to be??

23 min ago by utang44

The overlap times are just "This is a time that would overlap with one of your current plans more than MDE allows. Is it available? Maybe"

6 min ago by joelbruick

Alert alert!! Trader Joe's has POG juice. I repeat Trader Joe's has pog juice. 100% juice blend. Tasted delicious to me lol. Ok, go about your day!!

1:20pm on 5/18/26 by Ruthie2780

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Woohoo!!

10:45am by Ruthie2780

So does the grocery store. Tropicana makes it aloe of times it's on sale too

12:20pm by WorldTraveler34

Well, I will have to look for it. I just did a Google search for it and nothing came up although there apparently is a V8 energy drink tropical edition that is pog-so many options lol

8 min ago by Ruthie2780

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 by JJT (staff)

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

9:20am 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 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 min ago by JJT (staff)

MNSSHP. will POC still have live Pirates? Haven't been to Party since 2019 when they did. Looked at TP for attractions open. Help me... what's NOT open? Does JC have different spiel?

1:28pm by Magicalday2011

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Ha! Waiting for @hodg sparkling wine response! Rare bats would be great to see too. @Ali what time did you say you make ADR during party day? Maybe 5:30 would be good choice

6:06pm by Magicalday2011

At MNSSHP the 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm block is chaotic transition time before the real start of the party. If you're going for rides, that's your time. We aren't late-nighters so we came at 4 in costume and had B&B and Skippers ADRs.

11 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Just finish dinner by 530-630 to get your wristbands and goodie bags before the trick or treating begins. The 2025 map should be a good reference.

9 min ago by Ali Ababwa

"What's cookin'?" Grilled ribeye steak salad on the menu to tonight. Dessert looks like black cherry jello. What are you enjoying for dinner tonight?

5:29pm by TacMed

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Fish sticks, corn, and pasta salad. It's too hot here to cook much.

6:48pm by averiesmama210

On my own for dinner tonight, so I'm having rice cakes with peanut butter, and OJ.

7:17pm by WendyMarie

I had an 18 hour day so it was Royal Farms Texas club sandwiches for dinner, and I picked up some fried chicken breasts for tomorrow.

15 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Has anyone used the luggage transfer going from a value to MCO on Southwest? There's a place to book online but that's only from airport to resort. I've read that to check the bags from the resort to MCO you do it at the luggage area at the resort.

7:22pm by Sorcerers_Apprentice

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Line not like

57 min ago by Gusgus5

You don't sign up in advance. Bags have to be checked before a certain time. If flight is in the morning it's the night before. We did it in December from Pop to MCO. it was easy. I got emails about it in advance I believe.

16 min ago by JenniferB1975

https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/disney-orlando-resort-bag-drop Try this link to SW about it.

15 min ago by JenniferB1975

What tier 1 LL should we prioritize at Epcot and MK? We like to ride everything but group is older kids. I am comfortable working drops and utilizing single rider.

7:08am by Incredible_Family

EP I would say Frozen since TT and Remy have single rider (TT has drops too). MK BTMRR if you can get it.

7:23am by PrincipalTinker

Thanks @PT! BTMRR is already looking scarce. What should next priority be?

23 min ago by Incredible_Family

Depends on what your family enjoys most. We do PP as our tier 1 most of the time. Tiana's is another option, but it has drop times throughout the day most days.

19 min ago by utang44

APs, in case you haven't seen, you can now make park reservations in the MDE app.

20 min ago by utang44

The monorail to Southwest gates is down at MCO so we have to take the wrong monorail. Then you exit wrong terminal, trek outside down ramps. Get on a bus to go to the correct terminal. Awful.

8:27am on 5/17/26 by Jennyhirsch

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100s people and like no buses. Waiting in heat.

8:28am on 5/17/26 by Jennyhirsch

No rhyme or reason at bus area. No queueing ropes. Just a horde of people surging toward a bus when 1 pulls up.

8:32am on 5/17/26 by Jennyhirsch

Sounds awful! Hope your day gets better.

8:53am on 5/17/26 by WendyMarie

When we really appreciate Disney's crowd management is when we get out in the real world where it's not managed at all.

8:57am on 5/17/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thx. I was ok, hoping to catch earlier flight. Arrived as it pulled away from gate. The delay adds 30 min to getting to gate. Arrivals are worse. 100s of people waiting. Heat, humidity, ramps, worse for people who need assistance.

8:57am on 5/17/26 by Jennyhirsch

Was it down due to a problem, @jenny? There's always supposed to be one tram running to that terminal, even as they work on the trams, except occasionally during the overnight hours. Hate you ran into that mess!

9:19am on 5/17/26 by utang44

The one remaining mono is the one that broke. It was broken, then worked around 6.30-7am, then broke again. I see it going out my window right now, so hopefully it stays working!

9:52am on 5/17/26 by Jennyhirsch

Good golly that would stress me out.

10:13am on 5/17/26 by MarioMom

Oof.

10:14am on 5/17/26 by JJT (staff)

When we arrived last summer we ended up on the bus and it was awful. It added close to an hour for us.

10:23am on 5/17/26 by vickiwaffles

Hope they get that rectified soon.

10:45am on 5/17/26 by Sorcerers_Apprentice

Oh no! I am lucky I've never had that challenge.

11:00am on 5/17/26 by snowdiz

Wha a mess! Hope the rest of you travel day goes smoothly now @Jenny!

11:04am on 5/17/26 by njhyndman

It's back up. My kids just arrived at the gate. But they said bag check at SW was bananas.

11:14am on 5/17/26 by popupcamper

I am surprised they do not have it set up so you can walk the sides of the tracks.

12:24pm on 5/17/26 by JackOfAll

We always try to show up 3 hours erly to flights due to SW efficiency.

12:25pm on 5/17/26 by JackOfAll

@Jack, that would be the smartest construction improvement! Add a sidewalk next to the faux monorails for situations like this! I totally walked that distance with all the switchbacks in the ramps down to tarmac and back.

12:56pm on 5/17/26 by Jennyhirsch

or a Peoplemover!

5:23pm on 5/17/26 by JJT (staff)

Does anyone know if MCO puts updates on its website when monorail breaks down? Or how I could check remotely? Thanks!

7:19am by kateperlin

I just checked their app and I don't see it there.

7:31am by PrincipalTinker

I checked on X during the outage and there was nothing. Seems pointless to have a site and not post news on it.

7:40am by Jennyhirsch

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Ugh okay, I couldn't find anything either. Thanks all!

3:29pm by kateperlin

We had to do this on our late flight home during the construction last year. We knew ahead of time but it was awful! We actually got all backed up because a plane had to taxi thru and no busses could leave or come in. My DH was not thrilled

50 min ago by Gusgus5

Now I'm feeling nervous about our trip in a few days! Sounds awful @jenny!

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