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Where are y'all riding out the 2026 Ice Follies? Just moved NW of Ft Worth from Port Aransas. Been a while since we've seen back to back to back sub freezing days. Fortunately Santa brought DW a sled to keep us entertained in our retirement years

10:04am by Jeepers_OIIIIIIIO

Preparing for our own Ice Capades here in Virginia (DC suburbs). Stay safe, @Jeepers!

49 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

Wowzers @Jeepers! That's a change. I think of you every summer when we get on the ferry to Port A.

19 min ago by popupcamper

We're doing our final storm preparations here in Philadelphia. If AccuWeather is right, we will not see temperatures above freezing again until February 4th. Ugh

5 min ago by JoeyPotter98

NDR: Snowmageddon 2026 post. My BIL is meteorologist in Shreveport, LA. He is not one to hype every storm up like TWC people sometimes do. He actually messaged me today and suggested buying essentials. Said we could get up to 14 inches in central Arkansas

2:33pm on 1/21/26 by h2olly

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I am prepping pipes/outdoor plants and going grocery shopping today. Could possibly snow all weekend and won't get above freezing for several days next week. Arkansas Power & Light thankfully out now on my street cutting tree branches. Hope all of my fell

2:34pm on 1/21/26 by h2olly

Hope all of my fellow Southerners weather this storm ok.

2:35pm on 1/21/26 by h2olly

We are at the middle of the max amount on the east coast. Sounds like it could be 18-24 inches. That gives me a week to dig out and get to me cruise. I'm good!

4:02pm on 1/21/26 by Ali Ababwa

We're in mid-north NC. Anywhere from 5-30 inches of snow total. Generator being hooked up tomorrow as we prep. Got everything else we need already. Stay safe!

5:13pm on 1/21/26 by ejhnstn

We are in the Dallas area and my dd is supposed to fly out Sunday morning at 6. I had her make a backup flight for Monday. Not looking forward to driving her to the airport. It is what it is.

5:34pm on 1/21/26 by matterhorn55

I'm in SE MO. Our forecast is for either 3/4 inches of ice or over 12 inches of snow. Just made a reservation in Clearwater Beach for Saturday so we can avoid that disaster.

6:12pm on 1/21/26 by MOJoe

After your patient countdown, @MO, you better get yourself south asap!

6:21pm on 1/21/26 by Jennyhirsch

I have my $100 round trip for DH and me from Fri-Sat. I think we need to cancel. I am mostly sad and not being able to capitalize on these amazingly cheap flights.

6:23pm on 1/21/26 by Jennyhirsch

Dreading this weekend, DD lives in the Delta and they are expecting it to be rough. We never know what to expect here just south of Jackson,MS. The last ice storm we had, couldn't even get water because pumps were down too. Highly recommend filling a **

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

*** bathtub just in case you need tank water to flush

7:17pm on 1/21/26 by youcanfly

I'm up in the Smokies this week to help with dad, and no one quite seems to know what will happen here. We're headed to the grocery store in the morning and going to grab some jugs of water as extra just in case.

8:32pm on 1/21/26 by utang44

DS is at college in NC and I keep reminding him to run to the grocery store to stock up and to charge his portable chargers. All he's done so far is create his "homemade sled" in case it actually snows 15 inches... smdh

9:04pm on 1/21/26 by Rjcsmom

@RJ- wishful thinking on his part! Depending on where he's in school, I don't think there's much of Nc that gets snow. Latest weather report for central NC is ice and we don't have a generator. But hopefully mostly sleet and not freezing rain

11:31pm on 1/21/26 by koolaid

@kool, he's at Wake. It definitely looks more like ice/sleet than snow! I'm concerned about power outages too. Fingers crossed for you and all liners in the path.

7:33am on 1/22/26 by Rjcsmom

We're at WDW this weekend avoiding the crazy weather in NC but a little concerned at getting home Monday. Oh well!

8:02am on 1/22/26 by cltwdwtraveler

Got a pile of new books and photos to scrapbook. Hunkering down and refusing to go out in below zero temps after we get the 12+ cleared. Dreaming of my hot, hot, hot August trip

8:02am on 1/22/26 by Magicalday2011

@Rjcsmom, that made my morning! Still laughing. Totally what my DS would do, too.

8:36am on 1/22/26 by Jennyhirsch

Sent DD a care package at school with a battery powered lantern, books, snacks, phase 10, gloves and a hat. She's looking forward to being stuck inside the dorm with friends.

9:00am on 1/22/26 by popupcamper

@jenny, what is it with these boys?? Never a dull moment- @pop I sent a few snacks, but he lives in a suite with 5 other boys so I'm guessing those will last about 2 minutes if they don't do a grocery run...

9:19am on 1/22/26 by Rjcsmom

I went grocery shopping yesterday and it was a little crazy. Is looking more like an ice storm here. I saw someone with a flight out of dfw on Monday. Good luck. The temp won't get out of the 20s till Monday. Major roads might be clearing but minors impas

9:59am on 1/22/26 by melodicwords

I am really concerned about a heat source in my home, we are near the line of a lot of ice and a little ice sigh. Our gas fireplace supposedly will work with batteries to start - we'll be testing that tonight after turning off the breaker

10:33am on 1/22/26 by koolaid

https://x.com/johnholbein1/status/2014118430102745483?s=46

11:41am on 1/22/26 by utang44

Love it, @utang. So true.

12:09pm on 1/22/26 by Jennyhirsch

My area, just west of Pittsburgh, is expecting 6-10 inches of snow. Storm is supposed to arrive late Saturday, not only bringing snow but another drop in temperatures into the teens and wind chills approaching zero. Plenty of wood is ready for my...

12:31pm on 1/22/26 by TacMed

wood stove and I'll get gas tomorrow for the snow blower. Stay safe everyone.

12:31pm on 1/22/26 by TacMed

@Koolaid, I haven't used this yet but am intrigued. https://www.instafire.com/collections/stoves-ovens/products/vesta-self-powered-indoor-space-heater-and-stove Won't help for this storm but something to look into for future cold weather power outages.

12:47pm on 1/22/26 by popupcamper

DH & DS were supposed to drive to Nashville for a hockey game. They just canceled their plans. DH said if it was just snow he might try it but doesn't want to mess with ice. Here in St. Louis we are doing grocery runs and the generator is ready to go.

1:58pm on 1/22/26 by BriarRosy

@Rjcs same boat. My son is at UNC in a condo and I told him to buy extra snacks and extra blanket or two so he can stay warm if power goes out. UNC is known for rarely cancelling so don't want to risk bringing him home and him not being able to get back!

2:12pm on 1/22/26 by maurine08

DD21 college in Boston. She said she and her suite mates have enough groceries and she'll be charging all of her devices

3:12pm on 1/22/26 by BTFP

My neighborhood grocery store is within walking distance of UDelaware north campus. The store was full of students at 2pm today!

3:18pm on 1/22/26 by KLuck

We live in central Va. Who knows how much we will actually get. As of now, they are calling for lots of ice. Went to the grocery store today and it was packed but still had the staples.

7:33pm on 1/22/26 by simba77

I know it's dumb and pointless to get depressed over weather, but seeing the *10-day* forecast be mostly single digits and never rising above 20s is seriously bringing me down.

7:49pm on 1/22/26 by wdw ocd

@RJ - I'm about 40 mins away from your kiddo - If he needs something (any time!) I'm willing to help. I was in that area today running errands.

8:49pm on 1/22/26 by ejhnstn

@ej, thank you so much for your kind and generous offer!(I've got a little pixie dust in my eyes now)... maybe when it's all over he'd be willing to gift you his one of a kind homemade sled :) Seriously though, thank you - it means a lot!

9:23pm on 1/22/26 by Rjcsmom

@wdw ocd. I cheered myself up today with lunch out and then In Park videos on YouTube!

10:09pm on 1/22/26 by Magicalday2011

I feel compelled to add that back in my high school days, we used school cafeteria trays for sleds at lunchtime. No making of sleds needed. :)

10:31pm on 1/22/26 by Jennyhirsch

@magicalday What a great idea, much better than my sulking!

10:43pm on 1/22/26 by wdw ocd

We are in the World until Saturday morning but currently -22 degrees at home in central MN with a feels like temp of -33. Not sad we're missing it but temps still not above 0 when we return.

6:15am by adroden

As a Canadian, who sees temperatures well below freezing for many months of the year, if you are concerned about your pipes, freezing, put your taps on to a slow trickle and they are much less likely to freeze.

7:28am by goofygardiner

-22 Fahrenheit with the windchill where I live tonight.

7:30am by goofygardiner

@rj - I'm sure my 4 year old would LOVE it lol. Seriously tho, if anything comes up and he needs something, there's always a kind-of-stranger willing to be a help!

8:13am by ejhnstn

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Goofygardiner, you Canadians are made of strong stuff! Cannot imagine living regularly with temps like that. Thanks for the tip about keeping water dripping. Our forecast now is leaning heavily towards more sleet/freezing rain and less snow. Who knows. W

9 min ago by h2olly

Hot Springs is in a valley surrounded by what we optimistically call "mountains". Lol. Hoping for more snow than sleet

8 min ago by h2olly

The cold air has already moved in here. Very windy. Trying to get in a last training run real quickly for Princess Half before the precipitation and colder air arrive.

6 min ago by h2olly

Can merchandise such as a cloak from Doc Ondar's be returned at the front desk of a resort or any store? Or must it be returned where it was purchased?

5:51pm on 1/22/26 by HottyToddyfans

I haven't done this but I THINK as long as it was purchased from an actual Disney store it can be returned at any actual Disney store.

10 min ago by popupcamper

Lot of bad reviews on Apple App Store for the past several months... did functionality change? Had it been rectified? I'm considering the premium plan for our trip with the kids but don't want to be steered wrong. If there were issues, are they fixed?

8:54am on 1/22/26 by DisneyFrogBird

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That's interesting. I know that if you buy the app directly from TP, they'll refund you if ur unhappy. They can't do that when purchased thru the app stores. Not sure why. But I wonder if unhappy people, when they can't get their money back, post bad

9:10am on 1/22/26 by evamarie320

revuews instead.

9:10am on 1/22/26 by evamarie320

I've been using TP for almost a decade and it's never steered me wrong. That said, WDW made some changes in the last year or two that changed the wait times. It took TP a few months of data gathering to be able to predict waits well again.

9:12am on 1/22/26 by evamarie320

I think us longtime took that in stride. Maybe brand new people were upset to not have spot on wait predictions. But TP is so much more than just wait time predictions. This chat, for example, of other TP users, is a bottomless well of knowledge and help.

9:14am on 1/22/26 by evamarie320

Touring Plans has recently updated their software with an adjustment for plans to reflect the most recent experiences in the park. Users must optimize the plans in the morning and at times during the day to real time update your plan.

9:16am on 1/22/26 by PrincipalTinker

Bad reviews are probably from people who misunderstood the functionality of the app. I've neve used the app how it's suppose to be done. Crazy to plug in a plan and follow it line for line for me if it isn't concurrently always changing it.

10:01am on 1/22/26 by melodicwords

I was able to do that with a printed plan in 2015. (And before the app lots of people used preprinted plans from the book). But I agree @melodic that now it only works well if you re-optimize every few rides. That 2015 printed out plan was for MK and it

12:25pm on 1/22/26 by evamarie320

was to the minute perfect from RD through lunch!

12:26pm on 1/22/26 by evamarie320

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https://touringplans.com/ Here's the website @eva mentioned, I also suggest purchasing here and then you can download the app and use the same username there. So glad you decided to ask in chat, to me this part is the best feature. You will get so many***

6:13pm on 1/22/26 by youcanfly

*** tips to really make the most of the app and your trip overall

6:14pm on 1/22/26 by youcanfly

This Chat is worth the $ to read before your trip. Users here are so innovative and test their own tips in the Parks at different times of year to prove out. TP team is doing the same. Be realistic about wait times. Don't demand zero. Rejoice if it is!

17 min ago by Magicalday2011

Any experienced DVC owners who have rented points/confirmed reservations: what do you think is better? I have these expiring bonus points and not sure if I should offer them for rent or book a reservation and try to rent the confirmed reservation?

10:12am on 1/22/26 by HalfBludPrincess

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Nice.

11:24pm on 1/22/26 by allanmayo

If it doesn't sell it's another trip for you!

42 min ago by Magicalday2011

Unfortunately no bonus trip since these points expire at the end of next month and flights and everything would be too much of an unexpected expense.

35 min ago by HalfBludPrincess

NDR How do we feel about Rick Steve's travel guides? I'm planning a trip to Europe for 2027 and am not sure to go with his guides or the "experts" on Instagram??? These creators all have guides that look good but Rick lead us right in Puerto Rico!

1:00pm on 1/22/26 by maurine08

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I've had Airbnb hosts let me store luggage. Varies case by case.

5:16pm on 1/22/26 by evamarie320

@Magic we are doing London, Amsterdam, and Paris. 3 days per city.

7:21pm on 1/22/26 by maurine08

Sounds wonderful! Try to get to Bruges ferry from London. My friend said must do and she wished she stayed overnight vs day trip. I have done barge trip to windmills in Kinderdijk. Magical scenery.

38 min ago by Magicalday2011

Geo-82 fireworks package....is it not available 60 d in advance everyday or does it really fill up at 6am? I have been tracking for 1 for end of March and literally *nothing*. Maybe it's just that high in demand?

9:15am by cpat

Sometimes special reservations load later. I've never tried to book this one, though, so I'm not sure if it does.

48 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

9 & 316. Good morning Liner friends, it's time to start my single digit dancing! :)

6:13am by TacMed

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Morning 57! Dance away Tac!

6:25am by 58breezy

Happy Friday, Liner Pals! 50, 155, & 327:) Have a magical weekend, stay safe and stay warm! @Tac, it's been a long time coming! Enjoy the dance:)

6:39am by IMarriedMyEllie

Good morning! -14, feels like -38 this morning. I'm daydreaming of a FL vacation today.

6:44am by WendyMarie

78 days. Headed to grocery store and Costco today to avoid them tomorrow because snowmageddon starts Sunday in CT.

7:16am by Phil H. Magic

Five-year plans and new deals, wrapped in golden chains. And I wonder, Still, I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

7:36am by MOJoe

56. -22 degrees with a feels like -50. Florida sun sounds pretty, pretty good right about now!

7:47am by littleedog01

Good morning everyone!

7:47am by pod4christ

So sad. Cancelled our 36 hour trip to gorgeous 80 degree weather in Florida. Can't risk not getting home to sister and father. Gonna bring in firewood today, just in case.

7:55am by Jennyhirsch

121 and 330 for WDW, and 157 until our first ever visit to DLR!

8:16am by JoeyPotter98

Good morning! 276!

8:22am by goofygrandpa

99! Double digit dance!

8:46am by wdw ocd

197! Calm before the storm. Previous years have been in FL for winter and missed the cold. So this one is more painful. Live stream of Parks on YouTube is helpful

9:09am by Magicalday2011

8 days! So excited!!

9:13am by magicalplans

109. Enjoying our last day above 32 until Tuesday

9:33am by Jeepers_OIIIIIIIO

1 day until Margaritaville! My family in NE is so happy they decided to join us for a long weekend! Only 1 park day Monday. I booked my GOTG LL this morning.

10:11am by Kimluvsdisney

I'm also doing my single digit dance! 9 days until WDW & 39 until DL. Haven't been to WDW since 2021 & DD hasn't been since 1997!

10:18am by daw623

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53. TGIF Liners!

10:25am by njhyndman

12 days!

10:35am by Penny226

128 to DLR. Hope you all with small countdowns have a wonderful time in Disney.

51 min ago by twinmom2002

Help keep my mind off waiting for my final DVC account setup email (member number)... DSis had weight loss surgery a little over a year ago so what are your favorite higher protein snacks in AK/EP/MK or outside the parks?

11:41am on 1/21/26 by HalfBludPrincess

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I'd let her look at some remote ordering menus in advance and also the F&G food lists (in the app).

9:08am by Ali Ababwa

I just add a scoop of protein powder to my beer.

11:19am by Fatty McButterpants

lol @fatty. Was that your secret?!?

11:36am by youcanfly

For geo 82 during fireworks but not the fireworks package - any experience? From videos seems as if all seats would have some view? Although one video had the wall support beam right in the middle of the view

10:03am on 1/21/26 by zarbado

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Thanks all. We went ahead and did it and without fireworks package, were seated as part of 2 at window but all the way to right. Could see all the main fireworks, maybe missing some lower ones.

11:08am by zarbado

I had to move my seat around when the fireworks started but did not block anyone's view and no one objected. Would do again when with someone wanting more comfortable seat for fireworks.

11:10am by zarbado

Thanks very much for the info, was a great way to wrap up our trip! On way home now....

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