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Tonight's the night-I will attempt to book vacation packages for Tokyo Disney Resort!!! Booking opens at 1am eastern, I have a laptop and an iPad ready to go, I've practiced multiple times so I know what to expect from the various screens and now ...

12:09am on 1/15/26 by KLuck

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I just have to hope I get decent positions in the queue! I have to book 2 separate packages back-to-back argh

12:09am on 1/15/26 by KLuck

Good luck!! My most magical Disney thing ever was when I really wanted a balcony room at MiraCosta (there are only 4 or 6) and wasn't able to get it but it magically appeared about a week later right after I cancelled our backup options.

12:25am on 1/15/26 by HalfBludPrincess

I was curious how long it would take for our cancelled selection to show up on the website so was checking that and the room I wanted popped up.

12:26am on 1/15/26 by HalfBludPrincess

Oh that's awesome! I want a park view room at the Dl Hotel for a 1 night unlimited package, ideally followed by harbor view Miracosta for the odd 2 night 3 day (2 days of park tix) package

12:33am on 1/15/26 by KLuck

And queue just opened w estimated time of access 3:16 JST sooooo nervous

12:35am on 1/15/26 by KLuck

Any update?

1:20am on 1/15/26 by hodg

Hopefully you're all booked and are asleep.

1:33am on 1/15/26 by hodg

Hope it went well, post an update when you wake up!

1:35am on 1/15/26 by njhyndman

Just finished booking! The first package was super quick to do (unlimited 2 park days) bc there weren't many things I had to choose. The second one took much longer bc I had to select individual rides and times. So glad I wrote everything down before and

1:50am on 1/15/26 by KLuck

That I practiced about ten times lol

1:50am on 1/15/26 by KLuck

Oh and I got the room types I wanted, too! All the other hotel stays on the Japan trip are on points or free night certificates so we splashed out a bit for TDR. So excited :) (How will I fall asleep with the adrenaline in my body lol)

1:52am on 1/15/26 by KLuck

@kluck I'm so excited for you! We're headed to TDR in April for the 3rdx in 3 years. Everything makes SENSE there. Can you say more about the package you booked? We always stay at TB Maihama First Resort and have not explored alternatives.

6:33am on 1/15/26 by mbfavreau

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Tokyo just sounds so complicated & stressy. Was listening to a trip report on a longer than usual commute this am.

8:05am on 1/15/26 by hodg

@hodg The opposite of stressy and complicated, for us. The country is so well ordered and people are so aware and respectful of each other. I hope the trip report you listened to was as glowing as ours would be. We're headed for our 4th time in April!

1:36am by mbfavreau

I'll believe you! Hope to get there one day. So many places, only so much budget..

3 min ago by hodg

I made a beak and barrel res at 8:45 at my 60 day mark, but now it says the park is only open until 9:00. Has this happened to anyone else? Did they let you stay the full 45 min.?

1:28am by daemptynester

It has happened with other ADRs for me and typically means there's an adjustment coming in park hours. Just double check your hours

5:54am by youcanfly

With Ogas experience, we got ADR 15 minutes before park closing. We stayed full 45 minutes and then walked around GE with no one in the park- glorious! I hope this is true for you at MK!

24 min ago by IMarriedMyEllie

Ogas routinely has adr times after park closing doesn't it? We've def been there well after closing- we missed the last boat along to YC & barely got the SL.

4 min ago by hodg

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 on 1/15/26 by Rhondak0000

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

1:36am on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 by WorldTraveler34

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

6:28am on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 by tlrg4488

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

8:56am on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 by JenniferB1975

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

6:42pm on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 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 on 1/15/26 by seren77

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.

7:02pm on 1/15/26 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.

7:06pm on 1/15/26 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.

7:11pm on 1/15/26 by HalfBludPrincess

@HalfBlud, that is pretty cool! I would personally add the QS dining plan with that many kids. Heck if the kids are big eaters, maybe even the more expensive one could work going to buffet style restaurants.

9:18pm on 1/15/26 by seren77

How do I determine if a meal is included on the dining plan? It says to look for the logo but I'm looking on the mobile order pages to see if what we would normally order would be included but I don't see logos anywhere

7:30am on 1/16/26 by tlrg4488

If you go to the restaurant's main page on the app (by searching the name or the map, not via Mobile Order), there's a section for Dining Plan information. Clicking that says if it's included, and what type/how many credits it uses.

7:34am on 1/16/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Actually it just says if it's included! Its page on the Disney World website is where it says number/type of credits.

7:36am on 1/16/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Thank you!

8:38am on 1/16/26 by tlrg4488

Absolutely not without alcohol but you have to do the numbers if you are getting kids meals for free. I don't have kids that would qualify. But no where close to break even without alcohol.

10:49am on 1/16/26 by JodiF

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Disney kid right? So 9 or under?

5:23pm on 1/16/26 by moondance07

Right, for the free dining it's only for kids 3-9.

5:46pm on 1/16/26 by TumbleMonkeys

Character table service restaurants will help you break the bank each time especially if you go to a signature restaurant that requires two table service credits for one meal

17 min ago by WorldTraveler34

Strange question, do the fire alarm in the rooms ever go off randomly for no reason? Ours just did at Saratoga Springs resort. Turned off after hubby waved his hand in front of it. No smoke or odor at all that we can see, no one else is getting up we thi

12:04am by ifeelwicked

If the battery died idk call the front desk. Sounds weird

18 min ago by WorldTraveler34

15 & 322. Good morning and happy Saturday Liner friends!

6:09am by TacMed

Happy Saturday, Liner Pals! 8 weeks!!! & 161 $ 333:) Yesterday I was able to secure our 2nd Christmas trip with DVC points:) Have a magical day!

27 min ago by IMarriedMyEllie

63 good morning everyone!

19 min ago by 58breezy

There was an Alaskan cruise thread a short while back with tips for what routes were better. Can someone who replied to that please bump it? My chats are only going back 6 pages for some reason and now I need some info :)

34 min ago by cdlla

Thinking of getting waterpark tickets, going in spring so no free waterpark benefit. Blizzard beach mid-March, absolutely nuts or worth it with right mindset? Using AP discount, just me and DS. Can I buy the day before or any reason to buy earlier?

7:11pm on 1/16/26 by LKriz

I would guess no reason to buy any earlier. Weather should be plenty warm at that point, but if not, just change your plans.

7:14pm on 1/16/26 by utang44

I went to BB on the last Saturday in March last March. It was not too crowded and that was when it was free. You will have a great time!

7:21pm on 1/16/26 by PrincipalTinker

BB mid-March was crazy crowded last year. We had reservations for mini-golf and were refused parking at BB when the few spots at mini-golf were full. Very rudely refused.

10:12pm on 1/16/26 by snowdiz

@snow the busy was most likely due to free wp benefit which won't be a factor this year.

5:56am by Flutegarden

Recommendations for best YT channels for WDW. For DL I rely on Fresh Baked but he's not doing WDW now. Thanks

12:15pm on 1/16/26 by daw623

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Cool thanks. Any Recs for park lore or insider knowledge or ride history?

10:10pm on 1/16/26 by imfluffy

I forget the name - think Disney unpacked- with @len and Jim shull- but think it's pattern only. Jim Shull has another YouTube series running too i think

1:38am by hodg

Presume you've watched the Disney plus seriess?

1:39am by hodg

NDR: Going on a couples trip to Sedona. Where would you stay, what should we not miss? Three couples in our 50s. We'll fly and rent a car.

1:09pm on 1/16/26 by popupcamper

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If you want a resort, there are lots of good options, but Enchantment seems highest rated. Sunset Chateau looks good too, on the B and B front!

1:26pm on 1/16/26 by TumbleMonkeys

https://destinationlesstravel.com/best-areas-where-to-stay-in-sedona-arizona/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22617016440&gbraid=0AAAAACt_Ic-GAHy7-2PU3pnzyxsUaWaQ9&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4oSD_NaQkgMV5DMIBR3PgiDDEAAYASAAEgIJlvD_BwE

1:26pm on 1/16/26 by TumbleMonkeys

We stayed in a private villa through a charity auction bid. You definitely need a car. We loved our Pink Jeep Sedona tour and were happy we used a Pink Jeep day trip to the Grand Canyon instead of driving there. Shopping & dining in Tlaquepaque was

2:12pm on 1/16/26 by snowdiz

^^ great, as well as exploring Uptown Sedona. Such majestic beauty everywhere!! On the return to the PHX airport, we spent time in Jerome, a fun mining town. An overall incredible trip!!

2:13pm on 1/16/26 by snowdiz

We are going to Sedona this summer and booked Enchantment Resort. Expensive but looks amazing!

2:24pm on 1/16/26 by njhyndman

As a change of pace, we also loved driving through Oak Creek Canyon just north of Sedona. There were a few hikes and restaurant coffee shops up that way.

3:03pm on 1/16/26 by cltwdwtraveler

Do not miss the Petrified Forest and the Crater. 4 corners if you have the time and the big giant hole, (I think it is called The Grand Canyon) is the other way.

3:30pm on 1/16/26 by JackOfAll

Thanks y'all! Enchantment does look amazing - but boy howdy those are Disney prices! ;)

3:39pm on 1/16/26 by popupcamper

Lots of good recs here already. I'll add that some of our favorite hikes were Soldiers Pass, the Airport Loop, and along the creek in Red Rock State Park. If you like Mexican food, try Tortas de Fuego. If you like sweets, don't miss Sedonuts.

4:19pm on 1/16/26 by JoeyPotter98

We just looked into Sedona with friends! Ultimately decided on London. But Sedona will stay on the list so let us know how it goes!

5:14pm on 1/16/26 by evamarie320

Enchantment for sure. Outstanding.

7:24pm on 1/16/26 by mtlott

We loved the Pink Jeep tour out to a heritage site.

7:53pm on 1/16/26 by ram777

Sfl

10:02pm on 1/16/26 by matterhorn55

We are going to Sedona tomorrow! Staying with friends in Phoenix, so no lodging, but we are doing the pink Jeep tour.

10:45pm on 1/16/26 by DEmouseFan

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I haven't been in years, but a favorite stop of mine was Jerome.

11:35pm on 1/16/26 by momma4fun

We had the best time on our family trip in June! Jerome was cool, wish we'd spent more time there. Wanted to go on the Verde Canyon railway tour also, that would be fun for 50 something's...they serve alcohol lol

12:02am by koolaid

We stayed at Sedona Summit with Hilton points but there are lots of rentals all over. It's so beautiful there, way different than the East Coast!

12:04am by koolaid

Good afternoon Liner friends. RunDisney costume question. I usually do Springtime Surprise but am doing Princess Weekend this year. I know weather in Orlando is unpredictable in March, but for those of you who have done Princess races, do y'all usually we

5:42pm on 1/14/26 by h2olly

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wear tank tops? I am definitely wearing shorts but wonder if I will be too cool in a tank. I would rather sweat than be too cold and it will probably be chilly waiting around before the sun comes up?

5:44pm on 1/14/26 by h2olly

My race is March 1 by the way.

5:45pm on 1/14/26 by h2olly

March 1st in Kissimmee, expect pleasant, warm spring weather with average highs in the upper 70s?F (around 26?C) and lows in the mid-50s?F (around 13?C)

6:32pm on 1/14/26 by Ali Ababwa

Depends on how hot you run, but I heard lots of runners hit heat exhaustion last weekend. Much better to be chilly and pack sweats in your post-race bag.

6:34pm on 1/14/26 by Ali Ababwa

Go to Goodwill and buy a $5 hoodie you can discard on the course and never see again. Pack oldest socks to wear as gloves and also throw away. Last weekend was unusual, sweat trickling down my back weather. Unusual.

7:20pm on 1/14/26 by Jennyhirsch

I wear a tank, but if it's cool I wear arm sleeves. For the corral I buy space blankets on Amazon. I sometimes use 2 & I make a long skirt out of the bottom. Princess is usually perfect running weather! Cool while waiting, but perfect once you start.

8:31pm on 1/14/26 by Kimluvsdisney

I started wearing the arm sleeves one really cool Princess year & I didn't want to mess up my outfit with a long sleeve! The work perfectly & are easy to push down/take off if you get hot.

8:33pm on 1/14/26 by Kimluvsdisney

Thanks for the weather info Ali Ababwa

9:54pm on 1/14/26 by h2olly

Great ideas Jenny and Kimluvs Disney. Thanks so much!

9:55pm on 1/14/26 by h2olly

Throw away layers seems to be the way to go. I'd considered a disposable clear poncho if not too cold, others def say buy a sweatshirt & drop it

1:39am on 1/15/26 by hodg

Thanks hodg. Yes, all seem to be in agreement about throwaway layers. I would never have thought of that! Clear poncho also a good idea. I always get so hot in those things when I wear them at Disney for rain.

2:46am on 1/15/26 by h2olly

What races are you running @holly? I'm running 10k & half.

7:32am on 1/15/26 by Kimluvsdisney

I am just doing the half Kimluvsdisney. Maybe one day I will try for one of the Challenge medals but I am just hoping to make it through the half this year ! Ha

10:39pm on 1/15/26 by h2olly

Once you're on course, the answer to being chilly is RUN FASTER! The pain will take your mind off the cold.

8:35am on 1/16/26 by Ali Ababwa

lol Ali Ababwa. I am going to have to pace myself carefully. Have never done a half before. Will,probably be in one of the last corrals since I didn't submit proof of time. I am scared of the Balloon Ladies! Ha

12:01pm on 1/16/26 by h2olly

Add sewing pins to your costume. Then the balloon ladies will be scared of you.

1:57pm on 1/16/26 by hodg

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Bwahahaha! @h2olly, I ended up in the last corral with the balloon ladies. I definitely cried sure that I wasn't going to make it - doing that distance I'm slower than a 16 minute mile. But I made a PR and didn't get swept. It was motivational for sure.

3:42pm on 1/16/26 by popupcamper

You'll do it! I did a ton of WDW races up against the cutoffs. Just be sure to minimize as much as possible any time not in motion - 10 minutes inside a porta-potty or at a photo op or aid station can eat up your safety margin.

7:43pm on 1/16/26 by Ali Ababwa

I am doing the 10k this year too. Didn't see this thread before I posted another one. Oops. Good luck to everyone!

11:42pm on 1/16/26 by momma4fun

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