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Disney-plus perks has some sweet deals on rooms for the summer - I just booked a placeholder at ASS for $99/night https://perks.disneyplus.com/en_us/myperks

4:01pm on 4/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

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So, new countdown at 79.

4:42pm on 4/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

I'll probably upgrade when the time gets closer, but this works for now! Flights are booked.

4:47pm on 4/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

So what should I book for a memorable solo birthday? Can't do the tours with a lot of walking and standing, sadly, and probably don't have enough appetite to justify V&A.....

4:55pm on 4/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

I just did Starlight Safari for my birthday last month. Had dinner at Jiko, then walked (but you could shuttle) to Kidani for the safari.

5:23pm on 4/4/26 by evamarie320

I'd love that! I'm tempted to switch my room to my beloved AKL but I'm going to wait a bit....

5:25pm on 4/4/26 by Ali Ababwa

Hey @ali- I did Celebration at the Top for my 40th birthday, and it was divine. Unpredictable in terms of when it's offered though. I also have really enjoyed Savor the Savanna if you haven't done that one yet.

2:35pm on 4/5/26 by JERancher

I LOVED Savor the Savanna, I felt like Disney African royalty! I think I'm going to look for a Geo82 or preparty spot for fireworks.

5:05pm on 4/5/26 by Ali Ababwa

@JE You did the painting thing at Coronado? Or was it Riviera? I'm thinking of that for my solo trip too.

5:11pm on 4/5/26 by Ali Ababwa

Hey @JER- I'd missed that you'd been posting this week. Hope all well with you

9:22pm on 4/5/26 by hodg

Hi @hodg! Yeah, it's nice to be able to tiptoe back in here, after a year away. I hope you're doing well!

5:22am by JERancher

@ali- I've actually done both of those! And more have been added since; there's one at AKL, and either BC or YC, maybe SS too. Magicalresortguide.com has them all listed. I liked them but you're kind of at the mercy of what picture is chosen for...

5:24am by JERancher

...that day. So if you're not wild about the character or whatever, you're a bit stuck. Couple of things: While Coronado's was in a prettier setting, I liked Riviera's bec when I did it, they gave you a croissant and a beverage (with the option of tha...

5:27am by JERancher

...that being a mimosa.) This was maybe two yrs ago so may have changed. Seating differed- everyone had individual stations in CSR but at Riv there were parties designated at each table. So it was obvious I was alone. Didn't much matter to me, but...

5:28am by JERancher

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... I know some might be uncomfortable with that. For the classes not in MDE, you can sign up in advance using the chat in the MDE app, which is great! Oh, and if you like this kind of thing, there are also the mosaic classes, and Tasteful Artistry a...

5:30am by JERancher

...at WL. Both of those allow for more creativity than the painting classes, bec you can choose your own colors and design. Hope that helps!

5:32am by JERancher

Thank you for the reviews! I won't have my DAS girl with me so I won't be doing many rides, so I'll be taking the time to do all the things that don't work well with her.

3 min ago by Ali Ababwa

244 days. Good morning and Happy Masters Week Liner friends!

6:15am by TacMed

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53 and 257! Good morning!

22 min ago by MicheleandtheBeast

Good morning! 203!

13 min ago by goofygrandpa

10 days until my solo trip, 50 until our family trip.

6 min ago by utang44

Did refillable mugs ever come back to the water parks (specifically BBeach)? We usually bring our old mug back across the Atlantic but suitcase space is tight so want to be sure if the programme is actually running in 2026! I know not in 2025.

11:12am on 4/5/26 by Sarahmun

Bumping to see if anybody has info

59 min ago by ferbtones

I'm not sure, but wouldn't you have to pay the same price whether you had an old mug or a new mug? Even if you bring an old mug back to a resort, you still pay the same price as if you bought a new mug. I don't think there's refillable mugs at WP.

23 min ago by JenniferB1975

I sure wouldn't use valuable luggage space on this!

11 min ago by Ali Ababwa

I suspect they permanently did away with the mugs anyhow.

7 min ago by utang44

Has anyone heard whether there will a new lightsaber build at Savi's this spring (May 4th)?

10:42pm on 4/5/26 by wdw ocd

Not heard anything. And DS21 usually knows about this- he spent 3 yrs plotting his build only for there to be unavailable parts on the day.

3:12am by hodg

Oh that's terrible! He must have been so disappointed!

8 min ago by wdw ocd

Bag check with Southwest? Can you sign up for it, not actually pay for bags, and just gate check your bags? We don't usually check bags, carry on only, but I'd love to have our bags just show up at the resort and we could go straight to the parks from MCO

11:58pm on 4/5/26 by wozDisney

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Thanks, sounds like it will work. Looking forward to some extra park time!

49 min ago by wozDisney

I also read that items checked at the gate don't require luggage tags. If they don't have a luggage tag, how do they get to the resort? I am considering this for my June trip but was confused about how it worked.

25 min ago by JenniferB1975

"luggage tags will be sent to the address provided during registration. If you have not received your luggage tags within 72 hours of your flight, please call BagCheck at (407) 505-7443."

10 min ago by Ali Ababwa

We didn't realize how much my 8 yo niece wanted to do BBB and now it's booked. I'll keep checking for availability, but what are some of your other go to special add ons to celebrate a birthday? (not actual birthday but trip is in the general date range)

10:10am on 4/4/26 by taylourb

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You can still stop by the shop in/next to the castle to get pixie dusted for no charge. Someone else might know the name

11:27am on 4/4/26 by aliceinwonderla

If you still want a salon type experience, we did the Harmony Barbershop when our girls were younger and they loved it. They got a hair cut and pixie dust. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/magic-kingdom/harmony-barber-shop/

1:23pm on 4/4/26 by Ange425

Book a magical mani or pedi or some such at GF Spa or Dolphin Mandara spa. Follow it up with tea at Garden View Lounge at GF or cake at Cake Bake on Boardwalk!

1:32pm on 4/4/26 by Jennyhirsch

Getting all fancy and dressed up for Cake Bake and enjoying a $30 slice of cake is also fun in its own right!

1:33pm on 4/4/26 by Jennyhirsch

What kind of money are you willing to spend, lol? A bday MK fireworks cruise (they decorate the boat) or the HEA dessert party also makes one feel special.

1:34pm on 4/4/26 by Jennyhirsch

Maybe the FB group of CMs would have someone who comes to your room to do a glam up? Ear for Each Other is the name of the group.

2:32pm on 4/4/26 by evamarie320

If you're staying off Disney property you can have a nondisney company come and make them up. Since Disney band 3rd parties they can't come on Disney property

3:41pm on 4/4/26 by WorldTraveler34

Ear for Each Other is now called Concierge 1901, ever since the Disney crackdown on the services they can provide on property.

4:09pm on 4/4/26 by Call me Leota

Unfortunately, the in-room makeovers are banned but some have off-site options!

5:35pm on 4/4/26 by LaurenInWonderland

We had good luck booking one last minute in December. Set up an alert with MouseDining. I just did the free one and we got multiple pings even with very limited day/time preferences.

1:06pm on 4/5/26 by RememberWhen

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Thanks everyone! We're thinking of getting her a pretty dress ahead of time and taking her to just get the pixie dusting! Also I want to go to bake shop so that's a good excuse too haha

6:11pm on 4/5/26 by taylourb

Pretty dress, pixie dust, tea at Grand Floridian would be wonderful.

6:06am by BTFP

Narcoossee (fireworks viewing is fantastic) walk up at Walulu lounge (also great fireworks viewing), walk up outside at Trader Sam's (more fireworks viewing)

19 min ago by irenek

Visited GF yesterday to see all of their chocolate eggs. They are not in the lobby this year but they were definitely worth finding. There are 3 near the toy store on the 2nd floor , one in Old Pine Key and 2 (probably our faves) in the dvc building.

29 min ago by irenek

NDR: we are headed to NYC for spring break. I have a theatre kid and a music kid so we are seeing several shows on Bway (including Daniel Radcliffe in "Every Brilliant Thing"). Any recommendations for restaurants near Times Sqr?

5:55am on 3/5/26 by shockbl

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Or any restaurants in other locales that you would not miss?

5:56am on 3/5/26 by shockbl

Not near Times Square, but we never miss going to Taverna di Bacco an Italian restaurant on Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side. So good!

8:19am on 3/5/26 by BraveDisgrrl

I'm a tourist but I think John's pizza in a church in Times Square is cool.

8:22am on 3/5/26 by TumbleMonkeys

We also like Joe Allen's in the theater district.

8:22am on 3/5/26 by BraveDisgrrl

With teens I'd do The Elgin. A pub with good food and nice atmosphere. With just adults ai like Aldo Sohm Wine Bar.

8:50am on 3/5/26 by evamarie320

It's touristy, but we live Junior's on 45th. The food is good, the cheesecake is delicious (share mains, get your own cheesecake). We also like Max Brenner, it's on Broadway, but downtown, near Union Square.

11:07am on 3/5/26 by NYGIANTMickeyFan

Another vote for Juniors!

11:09am on 3/5/26 by HakunaMatata93

We did the Elgin- was good but very loud for hard of hearing in-laws

11:11am on 3/5/26 by hodg

Other place we took in-laws was Ellen's Stardust diner- totally touristy & average food really but a fun place to go. Prefer bfast there really. Poss not great pre show tho as you have to wait in line to get in.

2:16pm on 3/5/26 by hodg

We love Juniors!

6:55pm on 3/5/26 by ejhnstn

You can't go wrong with NYC diner food. We found a little hole in the wall diner in Hell's Kitchen that had incredible French toast with cream cheese and fruit.

8:57pm on 3/5/26 by torgo1

Had amazing Korean! A kid I coached 25 years ago is a part owner! Seoul Bap 55 W 27th St (Btw 6th and b'way)

5:18am on 3/6/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

I'm hearing lots of great things about the Daniel Radcliffe show! Make sure you go really early- he comes out into the audience beforehand!!

5:19am on 3/6/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

So cool.

6:48am on 3/6/26 by hodg

A few weeks ago we stayed on 49th street and there was always a line to get into Ichiran Ramen (49th st near 7th ave). I assume it must be great. And small. But I haven't eaten there. Or maybe it's just a TikTok sensation.

9:18am on 3/6/26 by evamarie320

Juniors!

10:22am on 3/6/26 by hookiegood

A tip from someone here a while back (I asked a similar question re: pizza)....just find and follow construction workers. They know the best pizza/diners in town!!

2:52pm on 3/6/26 by hlbyers

Following!!

5:12pm on 3/6/26 by SplitStayfortheWin

Becco on W 46th. Nice Italian place owned by Lydia Bastianich. Ate there recently when seeing Hamilton.

6:32pm on 3/6/26 by allanmayo

When I used to audition in New York, Marseille in Hell's Kitchen was also a go to for French. It's been there for decades and is a really good brassiere. On the corner of 9th Ave and W 44th.

6:38pm on 3/6/26 by allanmayo

I ate at Mermaid Oyster Bar yesterday before watching a show. i liked it! Also if you feel like good dimsum for a change try Tim Ho Wan. Or if you can snag a reservation Din Tai Fung is excellent. My kids would say Olive Garden Times Square. (Not kidding)

9:19pm on 3/6/26 by Totsypooh

Check our RiseNY which has a soarin ride and the new Museum of Broadway.

9:20pm on 3/6/26 by Totsypooh

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7:11am on 3/7/26 by imadisneymom

Da Marino is the go to Italian restaurant in that area. My friend Craig is the owner. You won't be disappointed.

7:22am on 3/7/26 by pod4christ

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8:25am on 3/7/26 by el_1102

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11:00am on 3/7/26 by Ruthie2780

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1:46pm on 3/7/26 by erinfarquhar

You are all amazing! Thanks everyone. I'll report back after our trip!

7:46pm on 3/7/26 by shockbl

Juniors is our go to! Yes, it's touristy, but the food is good, the prices are reasonable for NYC, and it's close to all the major theaters.

8:39pm on 3/7/26 by danielle.817

Saving for one day....

9:20pm on 3/7/26 by Tinkerminnie

Saving!! Thanks all.

7:51am on 3/8/26 by WDWJabberwock

The Shock's returned this PM from NYC. Food-wise, we took many of your recommendations: Juniors, The Elgin, Da Marino (thanks @Pod), Ellen's Stardust. We stayed at the Warwick (another liner rec) and it was perfect....

7:23pm on 4/4/26 by shockbl

...We did a food walking tour of Chinatown and Little Italy (Secret Food Tours is the name of the company) and it was excellent. Visited the Natural History museum where my twin DD13 were way too excited about "Dumb Dumb" (Easter Island statue from Nig...

7:25pm on 4/4/26 by shockbl

....at the Museum. Strolled Central Park, visited the Empire State Building, MoMA (amazing museum!) and took in 3 Bway shows (Wicked, Hadestown, and Every Brilliant Thing with Daniel Radcliffe).

7:27pm on 4/4/26 by shockbl

If you can see the show before he leaves it (May, I think) go see it! It was AMAZING! I love theatre and have seen many many shows. There is nothing like this play and he is brilliant. As others said, he works the audience 30 minutes before the show...

7:29pm on 4/4/26 by shockbl

...and selects 5 people to come on stage to play roles. Many others read the list. It was moving, funny, uplifting and somehow Dan (as be introduces himself) is normal person and not a megastar. I'll treasure this experience with my family for many ye...

7:31pm on 4/4/26 by shockbl

Thanks for all your excellent tips for NYC. You are all an amazing bunch of humans. Blessings!

7:32pm on 4/4/26 by shockbl

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9:22pm on 4/4/26 by imadisneymom

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11:01pm on 4/4/26 by Curiouser71

Thanks for update. Happy you had a wonderful time.

9:33am on 4/5/26 by Magicalday2011

Sounds like you made a lot of good memories. Glad it was a great trip.

10:06am on 4/5/26 by hookiegood

Wow! Sounds like an amazing trip! Saving for recommendations.

10:11am on 4/5/26 by DEmouseFan

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43 min ago by uknemofan

Stupid question - how do I actually use and optimize plans in the park? I watched old videos and there was a start plan option. I don't see that on my plans.. why?!? How can I check things off and optimize throughout the day?

12:12am by dec0913

Pretty sure it shows up on the date of your plan. But it's been a while since I used a plan to tell you exact details.

3:10am by hodg

Not a stupid question at all! But yup, it's like @hodg said; on the day itself, an option will show up in your plan on the app to get things started.

5:20am by JERancher

There should also be an optimize button in your plan? You should do that the morning of your plan so that it updates with the latest info.

6:33am by PrincipalTinker

Got it - thanks all! I thought maybe it was either date or GPS based but was worried I was missing something!! Love having this chat for help!!

7:10am by dec0913

Anyone know when the first bus to animal kingdom from riviera is?

8:26pm on 4/5/26 by leahc117

All resorts, all parks, first bus is between 75&90 minutes before EE start time.

8:51pm on 4/5/26 by evamarie320

We were on the skyliner before 7 am yesterday for Epcot early entry (8:30). Groups were already coming from CBR. While I know that 75-90 minutes is a general rule, people might have different first hand experiences.

9:20pm on 4/5/26 by leahc117

@leah, I think the Skyliner is less consistent so that's a good point for SL transportation. The buses have been fairly consistent though in that 75-90 minutes before EE timeframe.

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