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Am I correct in understanding that there is no longer a reason to stay on site at Disneyland? If so, any good walkable offsite recommendations?

2:10pm by touringmom

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I loved candy cane inn so much I would choose to stay there over an on property resort.

6:35pm by danilynn1217

I have been staying at Clemintine. Their breakfast is insane with Chorizo eggs. Wife makes me stay here. I would pick Grand Legacy or Desert Inn on Harbor.

15 min ago by JackOfAll

Try https://www.getawaytoday.com/ for some decent discounts.

13 min ago by JackOfAll

If you had an 11hr layover in mco...wwyd?

17 min ago by melodicwords

Any tea lovers... my favorite tea ever, that also happens to be Disney themed, is having a sale through Etsy only with code GROWETSY30. Sharing link below!!

5:13pm on 1/14/26 by LaurenInWonderland

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Please note I've kept out of a tea thread for 24 hours... ;-)

6:12pm by hodg

NDR tea lovers: does anyone have some great Keurig decaf recommendations? I can't find a decaf chai I like.

47 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Sfl thanks!

32 min ago by aem541

If you don't drink alcohol, is the quick service dining plan worth it? The kids eat free option appeals to us but I'm trying to determine if it's worth it. Looks like it would cost us 725 for our 6 nights. 2 kids 2adults. 120ish a day

11:55pm on 1/14/26 by tlrg4488

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There's a Disney dining plan calculator that can help you figure out the numbers. I recommend trying it.

1:20am by Rhondak0000

I agree with crunching the numbers. But it's very hard to save any money with the dining plan.

1:36am by njhyndman

I love it and always beat the house. The free drink mug is the best at 5 dollars a soda or hot tea

3:18am by WorldTraveler34

Are you only doing QS or will you be paying for some TS meals ?

6:28am by burfe1501

Probably only the QS one. The TS one is another 4-500 dollars. And we arent big TS people. I'll check out the calculator! :)

8:53am by tlrg4488

We share a lot of meals so we've never found it worth it

8:56am by cdlla

Now the resort mugs are great, on the other hand, as mentioned above - 5 drinks and you're ahead with those.

8:57am by cdlla

The touring plans blog also has a few articles on the DP. I think if you don't drink alcohol it's hard to find value. Maybe if you're a huge user of the mugs. But you could just buy the mugs and skip the dp.

10:03am by evamarie320

Average of $30 per person per day for 2 meals and a snack each (and mugs) is pretty good. Kids free dining in 2026 makes the plans a better deal even without alcohol. The mugs are $23, so if you're going to drink soda and eat even 1 QS/d, might as well.

10:08am by TumbleMonkeys

Sorry, I was multitasking and misspoke, but I think it's a good deal if you plan to eat the two QS (rather than spending a lot on meals that aren't included).

10:18am by TumbleMonkeys

For reference, DD22 and I only spent $422.94 in five days on food and alcohol in December. We split some QS & snacks, but other times had our own QS meals and ate at Steakhouse71 lounge. Even on trips w/ some TS meals we spend about $75 per day.

10:43am by JenniferB1975

If you don't drink alcohol I would say it's not worth it.

6:42pm by danilynn1217

It could be okay with the kids but you would need to work for it. Best to check the app for menus and see what you can order and whether it will be around $60 a meal. I just tried with Regal smokehouse at Epcot. Adult meals around $15 and kids around $8.

6:57pm by seren77

2 kids 2 adults $46 plus tax. Add the drinks for $5 per person and you would be ahead a little. You have to have soda or another beverage every meal and choose your entrees wisely.

6:59pm by seren77

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That being said, WDW usually has other discounts like room only offers so I am not sure whether this offer is good enough to give up on other deals.

57 min ago by seren77

My general rule is that the dining plans are never cost-effective unless they're a) free; or b) for whatever reason you have to hide the actual cost of WDW dining from someone; or c) you're prepaying the whole trip.

53 min ago by Ali Ababwa

@seren, the 2026 free kids dining plan can be combined with room/package discounts so that wouldn't be a factor. I'm usually anti-DDP but we're doing it this year with 2 adults, 2 kids and 1 under 3.

48 min ago by HalfBludPrincess

The chilly winds are here! Now I'm debating where to go tonight for a good soup. Feel free to share your ideas, where would you go tonight for a warm meal.

2:29pm by youcanfly

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@snow, I just remembered when I checked the TP search menu for bisque that TL had that awesome mushroom bisque. Boohoo. I don't think we can get Narcoossee's so I'm seeing FF and CC have a lobster bisque

4:16pm by youcanfly

Strawberry soup wouldn't warm you up, but would be good! I liked the grilled cheese and tomato soup at B&C quite a bit.

6:23pm by moondance07

Can you get the Storybook Dining Smoky Mushroom Bisque with Chive Oil any place else? Mmmmmmm

49 min ago by Ali Ababwa

I know this is just pie in the sky dreaming since I don't have my points yet and will get what I get lol but where would you stay for 2 nights with 3 adults where you're doing relaxing on days 1 and 3 and commando touring day 2 AK/EP/MK? Can be split stay

11:24am by HalfBludPrincess

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And could maybe splurge to 1-bedroom for the right resort(s).

11:26am by HalfBludPrincess

I would never consider a split stay for 2 nights.

11:53am by melcort10

Not a big deal for us to split stay. We're going to be out of the room super early and not go to the next room until super late. Plus, it could end up being nice to like start at AKL and switch to BLT so transport is closest at start and end parks.

11:57am by HalfBludPrincess

Riviera is a great place for relaxing upscale resort day as well as for transportation to two parks.

12:07pm by evamarie320

That would be lovely but resale SSR contract so can't book Riviera boo :-(

12:11pm by HalfBludPrincess

I wouldn't do a split stay either. I'd want to be around crescent lake area if possible.

12:39pm by LaurenInWonderland

I have an upcoming solo trip 1 night Riviera, 2 nights GFV. Maybe either BWV/AKL and then a monorail resort? You will have a blast!

12:48pm by PrincipalTinker

I love this plan! AKL to a monorail resort. What are y'all doing on the relaxing day? Is it arrival and leaving days?

3:01pm by popupcamper

Yes, arrival day has us arriving MCO at 7:40am for my poor redeye sister then noonish for me and other sis. Plan is lunch/pool until room is ready then nap and dinner. Departures are afternoon/evening on day 3 so we'll sleep in a bit then do brunch.

3:46pm by HalfBludPrincess

Older sis and I are later so we'll probably do a little more pool or a lounge chair nap before heading to the airport.

3:47pm by HalfBludPrincess

Since arrival day is pool day I'm thinking about where you would enjoy relaxing poolside.

4:12pm by youcanfly

BWV and Kidani pools are relaxing to me. BCV villas pool is relaxing-not so much SAB lol I do not like the BLT pool nor the CR pools.

4:29pm by KLuck

Wailulu is my fave restaurant at the moment. We aren't pool people but you definitely get a lot of theming at Poly pool. Wilderness Lodge is relaxing too but I wouldn't myself pair that with AKL - too similar.

4:34pm by popupcamper

If looking at one bedrooms, Kidani has the extra bathroom (as does BLT) and a fabulous pool area. I also think Boulder or Copper Creek could be great for chill vibes but easy access to parks by bus or boat (and lower points than monorail)

4:38pm by Lindsey740

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Will you have late hours on EP or MK on your park day? If so I'd want to be closest/ walking to that park.

6:14pm by hodg

Are you expecting points to burn or wanting to save? Kidani would be my vote for a great resort at low points. Otherwise probably Poly for easy access to both MK and EP. I wouldn't split stay.

6:21pm by moondance07

Late hours at MK that night. The plan is a 4/4 split at Kidani and Poly in September. Don't need to be terribly conservative but not too splurge-y. We've got full banked 2025 points coming on this contract so can probably "afford" a 1-bed.

50 min ago by HalfBludPrincess

Ok. I'm in the Boardwalk area and have officially begun stalking Emma and @youcan. Anyone else here?

6:25pm by trishr.

If you see soup, you will probably find @youcanofsoup. :-)

6:56pm by TumbleMonkeys

At SSR, are there any rooms with walk-in/Roll-in showers? I'm thinking about a room request but can't seem to figure this option out

6:49pm by momshappyplace

I believe this has to be designated as a category on your reservation (by calling) versus just requested. Once it's noted, you can still request a location (though they might not be everywhere - phone CM will know which buildings).

6:55pm by TumbleMonkeys

Hi! NDR but we plan to be in Cocoa Beach for the Artemis II launch Feb 6. Anyone have insight, input or tips for our visit? We have a room booked. Tia

6:50pm on 1/14/26 by Maerida88

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Dinner at Florida Fresh for great seafood. Hang out at the Hilton for Tiki bar & grill and beach access. Fun to walk around huge Ron Jon's.

7:33pm on 1/14/26 by snowdiz

Do you have plans for where you'll watch the launch? I've wanted to watch from KSC but haven't checked it off the bucket list yet. Do you know what time launch window is?

7:48pm on 1/14/26 by imfluffy

What time is the launch scheduled? We'll be on the last day of our cruise!

7:50pm on 1/14/26 by MOJoe

We happened to be in Cocoa beach for a launch. Walked down one of the piers and sat on the rail. Was super cool! We enjoyed long doggers and beach time while we were there

7:57pm on 1/14/26 by Gusgus5

It wasn't the main pier but one of the smaller little town parks that had a nice boardwalk type thing

7:57pm on 1/14/26 by Gusgus5

I second Florida Fresh, consistently good:)

8:15pm on 1/14/26 by Shades_of_disney

A tip if watching a launch from the beach: Look inland a bit. It seems logical to look right near water's edge, but that's not the launch site. I've seen a dozen at least and still have to remember that.

11:10pm on 1/14/26 by snowdiz

Thanks for the suggestions! Will def be checking those out!! Currently launch is scheduled for 9:45PM on the 6th hopefully! Anyone have experience with traffic etc on a big launch day?

9:47am by Maerida88

Wow a nighttime launch would be so awesome to see! Hope they get it off that evening!

10:33am by MOJoe

Download the app next Spaceflight and you can keep track of the launch and then they also do live stream of all the launches with excellent narration.

2:37pm by imfluffy

Going to KSC tomorrow, haven't been since 1982-guessing things have changed since then. Also visit the florida surfing history museum. Jetty beach is great place to watch from if not going to KSC.

2:49pm by irenek

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We lived about 45 south of the cape so we never needed to go to KSC, just look from backyard. I do know it'll cause traffic, just be aware, it's a common occurrence for delays or scrubs for various reasons, sometimes good to days up until launch time.

3:23pm by Shades_of_disney

I can see every launch from my back windows if clouds don't interfere. Never gets old! Last March we visited KSC again and were lucky to be there for a launch. But I still love watching from a beach and feeling the ground shake.

3:27pm by snowdiz

Will you have a car or be walking? We tend to go to a beach further south (closer to us anyway) for easier parking. But roads will be a mess for sure, so just walk down to the nearest beach.

6:27pm by moondance07

"What's cookin'?" Another new recipe; Chicken and stuffing bake. Looks like a good dinner but time will tell. Cookies or strudel for dessert. Thursday menus, let's see them!

4:40pm by TacMed

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We're on the road tonight we are near Trenton NJ. Trying out local pub.

5:30pm by evamarie320

@tac we love chicken stuffing bakes. I usually add mixed veggies in also. We had Wawa hoagies - italian and chicken salad.

5:38pm by momshappyplace

Brats, baked beans & green apple cole slaw. Cookies for dessert.

6:10pm by WendyMarie

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