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Beverage coolers - just saw someone cracked the Cooler Code, SFL:

4:10pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Press and hold the function button for 2-3 seconds - the interior light should flash. 1 flash = 54F/12C 3 flashes = 45F/7C 5 flashes = 39F/4C Press the function button to cycle through the temperature settings.

4:11pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

After a period (12-24 hours?) the red LED will illuminate and the cooler will stop cooling. Press the function button to reset the red LED and the cooler will return to your chosen temperature.

4:11pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

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5:12pm on 6/1/26 by kateschmidt

What is this and translate to English please. (Yes 4 real)

5:17pm on 6/1/26 by TheREALniter

If you have a resort room with a beverage cooler that you want to be COLDER, you could try this sequence.

5:26pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thx @Ali! SFL!

5:54pm on 6/1/26 by DestinyCalled

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5:56pm on 6/1/26 by gopackgo

Thank you! Any tips for the room's A/C?

5:57pm on 6/1/26 by supergirl1998

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6:02pm on 6/1/26 by Wahoo1976

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6:07pm on 6/1/26 by sunshinedaydream

@super The thermostats seem to be several different types so the instructions vary. I think you can take a picture of it and then Google image search the model for reset instructions.

6:25pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Sfl! Thank you!!

6:53pm on 6/1/26 by tlrg4488

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7:07pm on 6/1/26 by Micromouse1

I like this but don't like stop cooling if I'm out of room for 9 hrs

7:25pm on 6/1/26 by Magicalday2011

Nice!

8:25pm on 6/1/26 by JJT (staff)

Thank you. I am the ice bucket full of ice in the "cooler" kind of gal in order to keep my yogurt or whatever cold enough. Yes I put it in the ice bucket 1st.

9:16pm on 6/1/26 by T-I-double-gah-errr

Any chance this will work on dcl cruise ship staterooms as well?!

10:01pm on 6/1/26 by jesterb

Who knows!? I can try it in July.

10:04pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I need to add that I have no personal knowledge of the accuracy of this, but i can try it in 3 weeks at POR.

10:05pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

I hate the beverage coolers. Thank you for this

10:11pm on 6/1/26 by ljmcg

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10:20pm on 6/1/26 by mrssmh

Has POR changed to beverage coolers? When we were at POR at the end of April, our room had a traditional mini refrigerator with a manual dial on the back of the unit for setting the temperature.

10:41pm on 6/1/26 by Dell795

I think they are possibly switching with the refurb?

10:49pm on 6/1/26 by Ali Ababwa

Great info!

1:41am on 6/2/26 by amyscherz

Thanks for sharing!!

2:25am on 6/2/26 by sunshinedaisies

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2:35am on 6/2/26 by beeptp

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5:12am on 6/2/26 by Jewra

Sfl thanks!

5:25am on 6/2/26 by catherine.p.ahern

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9:38am on 6/2/26 by wdwdoll

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10:54am on 6/2/26 by Ruthie2780

Saving! Thank you!

11:51am on 6/2/26 by Tinkerminnie

Smart! Sfl

2:04pm on 6/2/26 by 56arlene

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2:20pm on 6/2/26 by WildernessPixie

Amazing!

2:24pm on 6/2/26 by dreamygrl143

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3:38pm on 6/2/26 by R2D2family

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4:01pm on 6/2/26 by tiff4fit

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4:08pm on 6/2/26 by diannaa

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4:33pm on 6/2/26 by ccc298

Thank you!

6:56pm on 6/2/26 by jlyn

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10:56pm on 6/2/26 by undone73

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1:52am on 6/3/26 by meggie228

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9:37am on 6/3/26 by sivako4750

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9:37am on 6/3/26 by dianabonn

Save for August heat

11:00am on 6/3/26 by RDryan

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11:13am on 6/3/26 by williamsle

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1:02pm on 6/3/26 by kmakanui

Thank you!!

2:28pm on 6/3/26 by gizmolmc

Thank you! Sfl

3:04pm on 6/3/26 by TeacherGrandma

Awesome info! TY!

4:47pm on 6/3/26 by littlelucylulu

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4:51pm on 6/3/26 by QueenElinor

Can anyone THERE now confirm that this works?

5:27pm on 6/3/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thanx!

8:51pm on 6/4/26 by hangthecode

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9:23pm on 6/4/26 by tdwilliams

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11:13pm on 6/4/26 by crushinonlen

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2:42am on 6/5/26 by CVC

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5:31am on 6/5/26 by ExtraTerrorestrial

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12:54pm on 6/5/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

Here now. Where is this function button - not seeing it anywhere

4:41pm on 6/6/26 by tl5

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5:20pm on 6/6/26 by herri

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6:37pm on 6/6/26 by kfreeman

In Walt Disney World resort rooms, the temperature function button is typically a small black or grey button located inside the cooler, either along the bottom front lip or on the interior ceiling.

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

How to Adjust and Reset the Temperature Locate the Function Button: Open the cooler door and look at the bottom frame near the front or the upper interior ceiling.

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Adjust the Temperature: Press and hold the function button for 2-3 seconds until the interior light flashes.Set the Degree: Press the function button repeatedly to cycle through the cooling modes:1 flash: ~54? F3 flashes: ~45? F5 flashes: ~39? F

9:30pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Resetting a Red Light: If the cooler stops cooling and illuminates a red LED, press the function button once to clear the error and return the cooler to your previous temperature setting

9:31pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Those instructions are accurate for specific digital Danby and IDW electronic beverage coolers found in several refurbished Walt Disney World resort rooms (such as the rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Resorts)

9:35pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

Many Disney resorts-including Disney's Coronado Springs Resort-utilize an older or alternative beverage cooler that does not have a flashing function button. Where to look: Open the door and check the bottom-left interior corner or the upper back wall.

9:37pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

How to reset/adjust: Look for a physical rotating dial numbered 1 through 5, or Min to Max. Turn it clockwise toward "Max" to force the compressor to lower the temperature.

9:37pm on 6/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

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4:43am on 6/7/26 by mma.bla@gmail.com

Sfl thank you

6:17am on 6/7/26 by absolutecinema

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6:30am on 6/7/26 by Gunzbabe

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6:58am on 6/7/26 by Daisy de la Cruz

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7:53am on 6/7/26 by madamelynn

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5:11am on 6/8/26 by hessj44

Thank you!

12:52pm on 6/8/26 by JillyBelle

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12:58pm on 6/8/26 by RigbyC

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2:58pm on 6/8/26 by MrsBobParr

I'm so sorry but I couldn't find this at all - I was at the contemporary resort and checked out now. Perhaps if the refrigerator was located a little higher would have been easier to search for it.I'm sure next time I'll see it and it will be obvious.

3:06pm on 6/8/26 by tl5

Sfl. I hate hate hate the beverage coolers!

4:02pm on 6/8/26 by ljmcg

WDW list of resorts with beverage coolers and referigerators: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/refrigerators/

4:07pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

There seem to be a variety of beverage cooler models in place: Standard rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort feature built-in beverage coolers (typically compact Magic Chef or Danby units) rather than traditional mini-fridges. They cool down to about 41?

4:08pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

"Disney installs these Magic Chef and Danby units deep inside custom cabinetry. This placement completely blocks access to the cooling controls."

4:10pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

What I'd suggest is trying to determine the manufacturer name and then querying AI "how to reset lowest temperature of (brand name) beverage cooler at WDW"

4:13pm on 6/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

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12:06am on 6/9/26 by Dallas_Minnie

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12:27pm on 6/9/26 by cobia

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2:09pm on 6/9/26 by ThreeBuddies

Disney if you're listening ... we know you are...82 replies to a minor post regarding crappy coolers should tell you alot!

4:06pm on 6/9/26 by Magicalday2011

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4:28pm on 6/9/26 by quad

My beverage cooler at the Poly right now has ice on the back coils.

6:16pm on 6/9/26 by JenniferB1975

Beverage coolers require about 1/4 to 1/3 the electricity and less maintenance than refrigerators. Probably wasn't a difficult decision to switch over.

6:18pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

Thank you

6:44pm on 6/9/26 by lynkaz

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8:31pm on 6/9/26 by Sorcerers_Apprentice

Here now in PolyTower duo studio and this hack works! Thank goodness since we always get yogurt n half n half! I reset once a day and food is cold. Never had "cooler" before. Without this hack I'd be complaining downstairs lol. Thanks Ali

8:35pm on 6/9/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

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8:46pm on 6/9/26 by Muffins_Mom

Glad to hear! Do you know what brand beverage cooler is at Poly? Do we need a spreadsheet for the different BC makes and models spread across the WDW resorts?

10:12pm on 6/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

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8:54am on 6/10/26 by awvy

Poly tower duo studio has "Dometic" cooler

9:18am on 6/11/26 by LuvEmSunnyDays

"To adjust the temperature on the Dometic beverage cooler in your room at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, locate the internal control dial. It is typically positioned on the inside bottom left or right wall of the unit. Turn the dial clockwise"

10:32am on 6/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

For Dial Models: Look for a notched dial inside the cooler. Rotate it clockwise to increase the cooling power.

10:33am on 6/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

For Digital/Button Models: Locate the control panel near the door or inside the unit. Press the "SET" button once, then use the " " and "-" buttons to set your desired cooling temperature. Your selection will flash for a few seconds and save.

10:33am on 6/11/26 by Ali Ababwa

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4:52pm on 8/4/26 by hangthecode

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6:47pm on 8/4/26 by DisneyFun50

Saving as they are never cold enough!

6:54pm on 8/4/26 by Bootsie13

Interesting

6:55pm on 8/4/26 by lancebanyon

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8:05pm on 8/4/26 by TiggersFriend

Can't wait to test this out.

9:34pm on 8/4/26 by yetisafari

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9:49pm on 8/4/26 by dfl1972

@Ali did you test this when you were at Poly last week?

5:51pm on 8/5/26 by Magicalday2011

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9:43pm on 8/5/26 by boardwalkbum

Sorry I did not test this at Poly! We were only there 2 nights and did not spend much time in the room.

10:18pm on 8/5/26 by Ali Ababwa

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11:32pm on 8/5/26 by matterhorn55

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6:13am on 8/6/26 by bellesmama

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6:24am on 8/6/26 by CVC

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8:28pm on 8/6/26 by Eeyore11

Definitely saving!!!

8:32pm on 8/6/26 by jbreen25

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10:04pm on 8/6/26 by dreamygrl143

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10:21pm on 8/6/26 by annie70

Saving for Poly Tower Duo in Sept. Thank you!!

9:51pm on 8/7/26 by maryvh

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5:50pm on 8/8/26 by LisaPooh

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6:27pm on 8/8/26 by little1crh

Good info to keep. Thanks

22 min ago by Eeyores Pal

Teva hurricane wear-ers. I bought a pair and have been wearing them around my house to se did I like them. The strap kind of digs into the top of my ankle. But only my right foot. Anyone else have this issue? It won't work for Disney if it does that lol

2:00pm on 8/8/26 by tlrg4488

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Never tried those but that's definitely a warning sign. Try them another day after you loosen it and it might be better, although often it's not enough to be a fave. I do Hoka sneakers and Naot sandals - I like to switch between my Hoka's and my Naot's.

2:23pm on 8/8/26 by Operaml

Tevas often take a bit of tweaking all the straps to be comfy. I need new ones- finally killed mine off skating along the rapids at VB.

5:03am by hodg

I wore my new Ryka sandals yesterday to break them in for September. Felt great at first , then felt like I was walking off the side with one shoe half way thru day. Now hip is sore. Ugh I can feel for you. So hard to find good shoes for WDW

28 min ago by Eeyores Pal

DHS has crowd prediction of 2 both today and on Wed when I'll be there. LLMP recommended? I see waits are moderate today at 11am.

11:08am on 8/8/26 by dev3a

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We were at HS today and we had multipass. With the heat and humidity today was pretty miserable even with the pass. Unless I was doing only shows I wouldnt skip it at HS.

12:04am by tl5

Thanks everyone!

6:38am by dev3a

Please give us a recap of your day when done. Sounds like it will be awesome.

31 min ago by Eeyores Pal

Check this out. I just filmed John Stamos grt on Tianas right in front of me https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAcbTeHq/

11:07pm on 8/8/26 by TheREALniter

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I'd die. I saw in tik tok that he was at GF a few hours before

7:43am by Phillylaura

Have mercy!

57 min ago by JoeyPotter98

Good one Joey

33 min ago by Eeyores Pal

119 days to go. Good morning Liner friends! What are your numbers?

6:02am by TacMed

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Good morning! 78!

58 min ago by goofygrandpa

Good morning! @pod, how exciting to be traveling to another cruise! 252

50 min ago by PrincipalTinker

93 today.

41 min ago by utang44

First time at Noardwalk Villas - renting DVC points :-) Thanks for AMAZING deal postings @JJT! Do any Liners know where laundry is located?

44 min ago by SplitStayfortheWin

At the airport on our way to a 4-day family WDW trip. We're celebrating our 23 wedding anniversary and 3 milestone birthdays (50, 21, and 18) before the kids leave for college next week. Instagram @robinrudacilletravel to follow along!

1:41pm on 8/8/26 by TumbleMonkeys

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Congrats and HBD's! Have a great trip @Tumble.

2:00pm on 8/8/26 by cdlla

Amazing! Enjoy

2:06pm on 8/8/26 by LaurenInWonderland

Have fun celebrating!

2:10pm on 8/8/26 by yetisafari

Have a magical trip @Tumble!

2:18pm on 8/8/26 by njhyndman

What? How did I not know you are Robin Rudacille on IG?!!! Congrats on the Anniversary, the Happy Birthdays and the Empty Nest!

3:00pm on 8/8/26 by MOJoe

:) happy happy

3:02pm on 8/8/26 by burfe1501

@MOJoe, yes, It's me! But robinrudacille is private so this one is easier to share w Liners who don't already follow me. Update: So far we've traveled all of 50 yards waiting for a runway. Gotta pick up the pace if we're going to make it to dinner!

3:09pm on 8/8/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Oh what a wonderful set of celebrations! Have fun and stay cool!

3:33pm on 8/8/26 by evamarie320

That is such a great set of celebrations!! Enjoy!

3:35pm on 8/8/26 by Operaml

Happy Anniversary, birthday, and empty nest! Hopefully you are in flight and on your way!

3:43pm on 8/8/26 by youcanfly

Happy bdays and anniversary! Hope you have a wonderful family trip.

4:08pm on 8/8/26 by Rjcsmom

Have a magical trip Tumble!

5:47pm on 8/8/26 by hol74976

Love this @Tumble!! Happy birthday to everyone and happy anniversary! Enjoy the time together!!!

6:20pm on 8/8/26 by rickelwoman

Congratulations! Have a great celebration trip!

7:19pm on 8/8/26 by WendyMarie

Have fun!! Congratulations!

7:23pm on 8/8/26 by 4wvufans

Congrats!!

7:25pm on 8/8/26 by mary32830

Have a great trip! When did we become almost 50 with a HS graduate and a college graduate? Crazy :)

9:05pm on 8/8/26 by jules_fletch

Have such a wonderful trip friend! Looking forward to coming along!

10:18pm on 8/8/26 by popupcamper

Enjoy the celebrations! These landmarks do seem to sneak up!

4:57am by hodg

We were only delayed about an hour. Went straight to Disney Springs for dinner at Summer House. Headed to HS today to try to RD RnRC! Thanks for following along!

6:35am by TumbleMonkeys

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Enjoy this time together. What a great way to celebrate.

6:39am by Magicalday2011

Have such a great time, @Tumble! May you make many family memories!

6:44am by shockbl

Hey @tumble-we'll be behind you to rise this AM! May the early rides be with us

7:43am by Phillylaura

Had an offer to buy 150 points resale at the Poly accepted today!! So excited. This was very impulsive for me (I've never even stayed there!!!) But being on the monorail will be great. And easy to rent if needed!!

7:12pm on 8/8/26 by mary32830

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They are the best way to stretch your points!

10:05pm on 8/8/26 by Totsypooh

Resale poly is such a terrific value. And since i purchased the value has gone up so i could sell them for more than i bought them for. Hypothetically. Not that i ever would. But still. ;P

10:06pm on 8/8/26 by Totsypooh

Yes @Totsy. The math seemed to make sense. High demand, good dues, long contract. It's always so $$ to book a room there this just seems to make sense and grateful I can do it.

11:52pm on 8/8/26 by mary32830

Just saw a Twitter post saying bar stools have been added to the main bar in Beak and Barrel. Kinda ridiculous they weren't there all along. But certainly an improvement.

2:42pm on 8/7/26 by MOJoe

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Quite happy that everyone will be able to sit down now at B&B! I wish they could add stools at Oga's

2:52pm on 8/7/26 by KLuck

Really is insane this wasn't in the initial design!

3:53pm on 8/7/26 by carolbahn

Demand must be down. Stools take up more room

4:45pm on 8/7/26 by Elaine5715

They certainly don't look comfy, but you can't stay too long anyway, and sitting is better than standing for us.

12:09pm on 8/8/26 by snowdiz

Finally responsive to the numerous people who have turned around and walked out without seating at an expensive venue.

12:14pm on 8/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

I also find it fascinating that some rooms miss the "show." I have very mixed feelings about taking four adults there next spring. I like to see new things but don't like the random seating that can change the experience significantly.

12:37pm on 8/8/26 by evamarie320

It was amazing

12:40pm on 8/8/26 by WorldTraveler34

It was a once and done for us. YMMV.

12:50pm on 8/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

@world, were you in the main room? What made it amazing? @ali, were you in a side room?

1:23pm on 8/8/26 by evamarie320

We were there in July seated at the end of the first long shared table parallel to the bar, and we loved it. Didn't feel crowded by others at table - we all kept ourselves to ourselves. Intermittent show was fun, reminded me a lot of Trdr Sam's at DLR.

1:37pm on 8/8/26 by ferbtones

I know a lot of people don't like the map room, but I had a great experience there. I loved the effect. We had a fun table. Could easily walk out to see all the "show" elements. No kids in our party, but I could see how having...

1:45pm on 8/8/26 by yetisafari

...kids or someone with mobility issues could make it harder to enjoy some of the off-center spaces. I didn't necessarily enjoy the other standing sports I've had, but they also weren't deal breakers for the experience for us.

1:46pm on 8/8/26 by yetisafari

We visited last year at MNSSHP. I was put off by the long crowded wait outdoors at check-in, followed by seating 2 of us in the main room at the end of a table, with very rushed service and limited selection.

2:15pm on 8/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

When they seated people right next to us I had to put our bags on the sticky floor or hold them in my lap.

2:16pm on 8/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

Just not worth it for us for a talking parrot when we can see similar at the Tiki Room.

2:16pm on 8/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

I just don't think they provide a good patron experience there, and I definitely would walk out if they expected me to stand.

2:21pm on 8/8/26 by Ali Ababwa

DD 21 and I had 10:55 PM reservations Thursday night. People were sitting at the bar. There were many open spots, but we were still seated in a side room. I actually liked the location with a cosy table for two right in front of the fireplace.

2:21pm on 8/8/26 by goofygardiner

@Ali, I witnessed a group of 6 demand seats as we entered the bar. The CM explained seats were not guaranteed. The dad told her "I didn't make a reservation 3 months ago to stand". They got seats as we left. I'm sure CM's are happy with this move too

3:17pm on 8/8/26 by MOJoe

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We got to sit in the barstools 2d ago and we're so pleasantly surprised! It really is a game changer. I hope they do this at Oga's!!

3:58pm on 8/8/26 by joeyjojojuniorshabadoo

@Elaine, yes probably. It's always available last minute same day

4:31pm on 8/8/26 by irenek

We had a ball standing at the bar. The couple we made friends with probably helped. And the bartender was a hoot.

10:35pm on 8/8/26 by popupcamper

I saw on Amazon these shower wipes to help with not feeling so gross with sweat. Also saw the DFB blog recommend a no rinse body wash. To help when you don't take a break at the hotel. And want to feel cleaner.Anyone ever try this? Is it worth it?

4:40pm on 8/8/26 by tlrg4488

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A fresh dryfit shirt for after is nice too

6:18pm on 8/8/26 by Totsypooh

I use HyperGo body wipes from Amazon whenever I'm icky and can't get to shower soon. Use at Disney and at my moms sweltering house. DS21 likes them too.

7:08pm on 8/8/26 by MarioMom

I've been talking to friends about this when you have a workout and need to run to the store before you can shower. Will check it out.

10:20pm on 8/8/26 by popupcamper

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