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Please hit me with your LL tips and tricks! And the order in which to book Multiple LL & single LL. Will use BG1 likely. First day in park is HS so SDD is priority.

9:49am on 3/13/26 by nivi0101

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https://youtu.be/8yG6q0j4EJg?si=z_adAiZGwUUciZDG

11:36am on 3/13/26 by cdlla

Ear Scouts with Rob is great at explaining LL. Here's the latest 2026 updated you tube video.

11:37am on 3/13/26 by cdlla

Mammoth Club is excellent as well.

1:40pm on 3/13/26 by njhyndman

When I was booking seven days out, HS is also our first park day (8 days out). SDD was already sold out. HS is also our last park day so I was able to get SDD on that day (13 days out). This is middle of March so high crowds.

2:57pm on 3/13/26 by LKriz

Have a plan for the rides and approx time of day that you want so that you're not trying to figure it out when booking LL. Use BG1 to easily modify later. Within 24 hours, I was able to modify our day one HS times from afternoon to all morning times.

3:00pm on 3/13/26 by LKriz

I always refer to the TP page about LLs and the Forum post (which includes priorities for booking). Here are the links:

3:16pm on 3/13/26 by evamarie320

https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/lightning-lane Scroll down on that page to see how fast things are booking up.

3:17pm on 3/13/26 by evamarie320

Only the first post is important here: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/the-lightning-lane-thread-all-wdw-info-here/100342

3:19pm on 3/13/26 by evamarie320

Make sure to utilize drops if you don't get what you want - was able to get Slinky, Toy Story and Test Track on drops today.

11:37pm on 3/13/26 by LaurenB

Please remind how to utilize drops: just modify a selection and hope the drop attraction shows up as an option? (Sorry, I'm in the parks countless days per year but only LL with visiting family.)

11:41pm on 3/13/26 by snowdiz

@snow do you have BG1? The attractions that have drops and the times are there. If not there is a pinned forum post I can link or @popup spreadsheet has a tab for drops

4:47am by PrincipalTinker

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We have a party of 5 in June. Do I remember right that 3 or 4 is the max for drops?

5:34am by cdlla

There used to be a limit for Remy but that no longer drops. There does not really seem to be limits these days. If you have a really big group, you might want to split your group to be safe.

5:37am by PrincipalTinker

My trip is in September and I'm already stressing about lightning lanes. Could someone post the information about BG1? I'm totally confused about how that works Thank you so much

1 min ago by BTFP

Howdy Liner Pals! Just landed in MCO. Kind of surprised that our plane was not only on time but early and one of the smoothest flights! Wind in CBus was rough all day today. Just after school my Ellie and I went on a walk and wind tore down an electric

8:52pm on 3/13/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

...wire near us and sparks flew. We even got an insurance flight for tomorrow morning, which I just canceled! Disney here we come!

8:54pm on 3/13/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

Have a great, big, beautiful tomorrow!:)

9:05pm on 3/13/26 by vmorrison63

Have a magical trip @IMarried!

24 min ago by TacMed

267 days. Good morning Liner friends!

25 min ago by TacMed

My parents just booked a July 4 cruise on the Treasure! We are going to stay at AKL two days before. We would love to watch the July 3rd fireworks. Any tips? We all have annual passes. Do you think it's best just to use Disney transportation ? Or

7:17pm on 3/13/26 by nightowl04

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That might be a good plan. Is the traffic normally pretty bad? I am use to Christmas crowds. My home resort is WL so this trip will be a little different staying AKL.

10:16pm on 3/13/26 by nightowl04

Patriotic characters in Epcot were on the 4th only if I remember correctly, we went 2 years ago.

10:57pm on 3/13/26 by Crazycatlady3

Traffic wasn't bad at all last year. Stayed POR, drove ourselves to Poly for an ADR and super easy getting back to POR. I believe July 3rd ended up being a 1 at MK last year.

11:46pm on 3/13/26 by GoGreenGoWhite

Suggestions I can give my boss for top end dining outside parks. Her husband has a largely keto diet. They know nothing about Disney... Prob best out of parks but I might give a few EP options. I'm thinking CG so can see HEA,

11:28am on 3/13/26 by hodg

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Citricos, narcoosees (think V&A one step too much), Flying fish, Bluezoo, Yachtsman, Boyrbon steak, I've not eaten any of these except BZ, oh & FF back in 2001. I've not done any other the fancier DS options- we tend to hit Blaze or polite pig there...

11:30am on 3/13/26 by hodg

I'd add in Topolinos and Jiko at resorts. WBG, Homecomin' and Boathouse at DS

11:36am on 3/13/26 by njhyndman

I am adding Capa at the Four Seasons (Michelin Star) and Bourbon steak at Dolphin.

11:47am on 3/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

Jaleo at DS

12:41pm on 3/13/26 by Elaine5715

Thanks for these! Homecomin always looks quite carb heavy?

1:03pm on 3/13/26 by hodg

Yes, carbs for sides like potatoes and mac & cheese. But excellent fried chicken!

1:37pm on 3/13/26 by njhyndman

Topolinos dinner and drinks on the rooftop patio.

2:27pm on 3/13/26 by JenniferB1975

@hodg, your post sid "top end dining" . Is there anything in particular they would be looking for? Food, service, atmosphere?

2:41pm on 3/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

I don't really know. But when she asked she said what really good places would I suggest. Steak options prob best. And CG for ease of seeing fireworks. They're staying up by the conference centre but want to "see" Disney.

2:44pm on 3/13/26 by hodg

My boss likes nice things- she has been known to pop into Fortnum & Mason to buy milk for work.

2:46pm on 3/13/26 by hodg

From what you just said I would think a resort would be better than DS. By your description I would pick from Cali Grill, Narccossee, Topolino and Capa. They all have upper end food and great atmosphere with fireworks views.

2:54pm on 3/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

That makes sense. I'll look up Capa as not familiar with that. Hoping she's done some reading/ googling so she understands my language tomoro! Need to help her sort tickets, which parks & a couple of ADRs

3:42pm on 3/13/26 by hodg

@hodg, if budget allows, they may want to spring for Premier Pass rather than deal with the nuances of LL.

4:42pm on 3/13/26 by TumbleMonkeys

I had suggested that. But then she tells me she's not too bothered about rides, just wants to walk around.. Expect her son & husband might want more rides.

5:05pm on 3/13/26 by hodg

I'm trying to give the necessary info then I want to run away from this!

5:06pm on 3/13/26 by hodg

Top end says V&A, Capa to me. Next level down Jiko, Cali Grill, Narcoossees, flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Bourbon Steak at Swalfin.

5:43pm on 3/13/26 by evamarie320

Le Cellier for Epcot

5:48pm on 3/13/26 by Ali Ababwa

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I'd pass on Homecomin and other DS places. @PT's list looks perfect to me. @eva lists good food places but no real view or windows at Bourbon, SH71, LC, YC. Bourbon is high end of those latter ones though. FF may be fun bc on the Boardwalk more than YC

6:37pm on 3/13/26 by Jennyhirsch

Her older son- won't be on trip- is in work tomoro, I'll try to get him to understand what's involved to help her. Her usual idea of a holiday is begrudgingly sitting by a pool on her laptop. Not riding IASW.

6:56pm on 3/13/26 by hodg

Sounds like a joy

9:27pm on 3/13/26 by Ali Ababwa

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7:51pm on 3/13/26 by TheREALniter

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8:55pm on 3/13/26 by TheREALniter

"What's cookin'?" It's a pizza Friday! Traditional style; homemade sauce and dough topped with pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, onions, mozzarella and provolone. Sugar cookies from a local bakery for our dessert. Share your Friday dinner plans!

4:55pm on 3/13/26 by TacMed

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Breakfast for dinner- Pancakes, sausage & hashbrowns. Dessert is either pudding or goodies DD17 baked at school (blueberry muffins or homemade pop tarts).

6:59pm on 3/13/26 by WendyMarie

DH made a coconut curry soup with potatoes and collards.

8:13pm on 3/13/26 by evamarie320

Hazy IPAs and fish sticks.

8:18pm on 3/13/26 by gmcc

So bummed! Went via SL from BCV to AoA for my 2yo grandson's favorite Lightning McQueen and he's being painted and was covered up! My daughter and I were more upset than my grandson but still super disappointing.

4:06pm on 3/13/26 by pkitt

Sounds like Gelato at Riviera is in order.

6:38pm on 3/13/26 by Jennyhirsch

Go side the lighting McQueen building there should pictures insides haven't been to that hotel in years. My son loves it too.

6:48pm on 3/13/26 by WorldTraveler34

Yes we did go inside and take a pic with a big mural. He liked all the other cars and the Lion King and Little Mermaid areas so it was still worth it. But it being refurbished wasn't even on my radar as a possibility.

8:07pm on 3/13/26 by pkitt

Happy Friday! Looking for recommendations for offsite house rental. I remember All Star Vacations Homes used to be popular but the website is now named Florida Vacation Homes and the reviews are mixed. TIA

7:50am on 3/13/26 by TheGriswolds

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I have a friend w a very nice rental home I could share the info with you if helpful.

9:36am on 3/13/26 by VikeQueen

@popup Me! @vike That would be great!

11:28am on 3/13/26 by TheGriswolds

I will send it on the forum !

7:50pm on 3/13/26 by VikeQueen

Has anyone used Xfinity Rewards for Uni tix? You can't see the expiration dates until you actually redeem. There is no contact#, FAQ only provides link to already redeemed tix. (Fyi I think I asked this before years ago bef Epic?!)

9:52am on 3/12/26 by Magicalday2011

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https://www.xfinity.com/membership

7:10pm on 3/13/26 by Magicalday2011

@PT all I could see was a description then Redeem. Which I was afraid to click.

7:10pm on 3/13/26 by Magicalday2011

Yes, me too. Although there was also a VIP offer too. I might click at some point just to see what happens. I think the VIP can only be for one?

7:21pm on 3/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

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