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At DL we rope drop the rope drop. We were once the family of the day and are first on PP or SM depending where we head first. At WDW, coming from the west, we can't get up that early. How is it arriving at the parks right at open, or within 30 min of open

50 min ago by Chrissy-T

You'll definitely be behind the crowd. Use LLs judiciously and you'll be fine.

43 min ago by evamarie320

@eve- we are going in summer when crowds are lower, and will have LL and standby skipper. Might even get premier pass a couple days. Are non LL rides also backed up by park open? And, we can stay late- is staying until close useful?

41 min ago by Chrissy-T

I wouldn't bother with Standby Skipper. You could do fine with booking LLs on your own. We always schedule our preselects to start in the 9 a.m. hour or later, and we don't rope drop.

14 min ago by utang44

Also, there aren't very many rides that don't have LL. Carousel and PeopleMover are the only ones that come to mind.

12 min ago by utang44

Somewhat DR: After adoring my 20+ year-old luggage, all of the handles/rods have broken; and repair companies say fixes aren't possible, so I'm reluctantly looking to replace them. Does anyone have a company they swear by? Carry-ons are still okay, but..

8:23am by JERancher

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....I'll probably need a medium and large size for checked luggage. I'll be doing a lot of travel in the next couple of years, and the bungee cords of past trips won't cut it, lol. What brands do you like that are reliable but won't break the bank?

8:25am by JERancher

Mine have been Samsung, with my last one hardsided. But I'm not super tied to brands. I usually parse through what's available at TJ Maxx and Marshall's since they have name brands at really solid prices.

8:33am by utang44

Thanks @utang! Yes, I'm planning to do the same re: TJ Maxx and Marshall's, but hoping to narrow down to a brand or two first, and then see what I like/is available in person.

8:43am by JERancher

I have a Samsonite freeform that was ok. Then I got a Travelpro platinum elite hardside that blows it out of the water when comparing handle stability, handling thru the airport and wheels being smooth. Watch for sales. It's worth the price difference

9:20am by cdlla

I bought Delsey based on liner rec 6 years ago and it is amazing. No regrets and still going strong.

9:35am by jenc45

Just checked and the one dad bought last fall that I've taken as mine now is Sharper Image. I'm really looking forward to using it on this trip. Super sturdy and a lovely color.

9:43am by utang44

I was able to get some great deals on Samsonite on Amazon in the last year by accepting unpopular colors, about 40% less than more popular colors.

10:09am by Ali Ababwa

AWAY

10:10am by mtlott

Check out Solgaard. I've been very happy with this brand.

10:37am by hookiegood

We swear by Travel Pro for the past 20 years. Originally bought at a luggage store but most recent ones thru Amazon. Very durable.

11:31am by evamarie320

Thanks all. Please feel free to keep them coming! Travel Pro has actually been at the top of my list for awhile...

11:42am by JERancher

Travel Pro and american tourister fan here

12:07pm by Totsypooh

I use this company and got Disney luggage

12:20pm by WorldTraveler34

https://shop.americantourister.com/disney-%26-star-wars/all-disney

12:20pm by WorldTraveler34

I also have some good solgaard pieces. And if you do want to break the bank to spend on something that will last and last , I've got some Briggs and Riley too. And I love my nomad lane bento bag so so much.

2:16pm by VikeQueen

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Just FYI if you're looking at Samsonite, on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B31MT8SC?th=1 the price varies from $159 to $189 depending on color for the same check-thru.

2:30pm by Ali Ababwa

I ended up with Travelpro softside after some liner recommendations. It's held up now about 40 flights. I like the inside layout. Bought a swing one for DS. I've been using an American Tourister carry on for years to haul my electronics around.

6:14pm by MarioMom

Another vote for Travelpro here. DH was a commercial pilot and it's what the airline purchased for him so we bought one for me too. They lasted almost exactly 18 years, both started to fall apart on a family vacay to Hawaii it was hilarious!

20 min ago by erinfarquhar

Kinda DR-Committed to start to run, never have though! I'm 48 & just finished getting my varicose veins taken care of. I'm a person that needs a goal. So, I'd love to run in a runDisney***

7:50am on 4/27/26 by jbreen25

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***runDisney event when I turn 50! So, help!!! What's the best way to start for a moderately active woman. Thx!!

7:51am on 4/27/26 by jbreen25

On the run Disney website there is a training section in the drop down menu. They use the Jeff Galway method. He was a huge part of run Disney. There are Training options for each race length. Run Disney is a lot of fun. :)

9:11am on 4/27/26 by WildernessPixie

*Jeff Galloway

9:13am on 4/27/26 by WildernessPixie

Keep in mind that you need to sign up for any WDW races many months in advance on the day of release. So plan backup options!

9:31am on 4/27/26 by Ali Ababwa

I used the jeff plans on rundisney too - worked really well. Run-walk-run is a gamechanger. But theres lots of couch to 5k options out there.

9:49am on 4/27/26 by Totsypooh

Oh what fun! I've fallen in love with Run Disney. The One More Run podcast is a great resource. They explain things very well.

10:36am on 4/27/26 by popupcamper

Run walk run. It is truly a great way to get going.

12:06pm on 4/27/26 by Jennyhirsch

Im not in love with the logistics of trying to get into a Disney race. But I try wherever I have a chance.

5:47pm on 4/27/26 by moondance07

Thx, all!! That's the plan I was thinking of once I get the okay from the vein dr. I'm only thinking of a runDisney bc it'll push me to commit.

6:46pm on 4/27/26 by jbreen25

I haven't done a Disney race (would love to). A couple of years back I trained for my 1st 5k- did a run-walk-run program too. The method worked really well for me. I'm 48 too, definitely never too late!

7:06pm on 4/27/26 by WendyMarie

I did C25K via bbc. Mostly good but week 5 is tough. I was over 50 back in 2020 when I did that. Picking back up now & might try Galloway- need to decide if 10k is my limit or if I push for 10 mile before july sign up date for springtime

8:20am on 4/28/26 by hodg

Thx @hg, is that when the Springtime Surprise sign up will be

10:01am on 4/28/26 by jbreen25

Yes, @jbreen! Www.RunDisney.com has the dates at top of its home page!

10:06am on 4/28/26 by Jennyhirsch

Starting week 2 of committing to walking to run. Feeling proud of this 48 yr old body!!!

4:08pm by jbreen25

I miss being able to run. :(

4:27pm by TacMed

Same @TacMed. "Be an operator" they said. "It'll be fun". They forgot to mention knees...

4:40pm by cobia

Agree w/others above. Jeff Galloway's "Run Walk Run" method. Buy the book. Lots of great info to refer back to.

4:59pm by herri

July 7th is springtime sign up. I've ended up booking the afternoon off work to book it- had better get in for us both!

5:00pm by hodg

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Book rather than app for Jeff? I'm thinking I'll go to that after this trip.

5:11pm by hodg

LOL @cobia! I still have one non surgically repaired moderately good knee left. Operating was fun though, still miss it.

5:12pm by TacMed

I only have one knee with an ACL so have to be careful but doing ok so far. DH will have a brand new bionic hip & promises he'll do 5k

30 min ago by hodg

Delayed opening for Tiana's! Hoping it won't be much longer. This is all we really wanted to do this morning. We snagged a Beak & Barrel for 10:15, so will wait here for a few more minutes.

9:27am by Kimluvsdisney

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Glad you got to ride!

11:25am by hodg

Me too @hodg! On the boat back to Ftw now. Got my mom some treats from the Confectionery! Apparently they drop Beak & Barrel reservations every morning at 8am. We got ours just after 8 & they had several available spots for mid morning!

11:32am by Kimluvsdisney

Great info @kim about B&B dropping more ADRs at 8!

31 min ago by evamarie320

We have free quick service dining and I've been googling but it just keeps coming up useless AI answers. Where is a great use of snack credits?? Google said gideons which doesn't even take dining plan.

33 min ago by Crazycatlady3

I have Almost a whole brick of Cheese that we don't use. It sounds weird to offer open food, but it also seems wrong to just throw it out. Would anyone like it before 11:00am tomorrow? We are at BLT.

8:54pm on 5/9/26 by goofygardiner

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I opened all the replies just to see what @fatty said. Not disappointed!

4:41pm by cobia

Every time I flew to Amsterdam for work I'd take an empty suitcase just for Gouda.

4:42pm by cobia

Thanks for the liner meet post! I love putting names with faces.

34 min ago by evamarie320

Is there a way to calculate how much a conversion to an AP will be with a six day package ticket? Not a math genius here :)

12:36pm by 321itsme

Subtract the ticket price you're paying from the cost of the AP. You get the value you paid toward the AP.

12:49pm by utang44

Since you can no longer bridge a ticket, it's not complicated like the past.

2:20pm by youcanfly

Thanks - I don't have the breakdown just the total since it was a package deal booked a while ago

50 min ago by 321itsme

I woukd look at how much Disney is charging for those tickets for your dates.

37 min ago by PrincipalTinker

"What's cookin'?" Mother's Day edition: Happy Mother's Day to you! I'm making grilled ribeyes with babes Yukon gold potatoes, sauteed mushrooms & onions and a nice garden salad. Dessert will be cookies, Doppelkeks. Share your dinner plans!

4:25pm by TacMed

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We had Mother's Day lunch and it was lasagna so dinner is leftovers.

6:24pm by averiesmama210

Beef stroganoff use 8oz sour cream, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/4 cup ketchup. meat of choice and noodles and then you have Grand-Ma-Ma's famous dish

6:31pm by adpf74@protonmail.com

Beautiful weather here today. So we took MiL for a walk in a cute nearby town, sat for a drink at a bar while the restaurant prepped a takeout order for us. Came home and had sauteed oysters and cod with crabmeat stuffing.

40 min ago by evamarie320

Next DCL question- we're self driving to port canaveral. How early before boarding slot shld we plan to drive up? Know we have to drop bags, sort out labels, park & I presume walk in.

5:08pm by hodg

What's your slot? I would probably aim to get there about 20-30 minutes before unless you have a really late time and want to try and sneak on earlier. Remember as soon as you hit the WiFi in the terminal you can book things on the ship!

5:36pm by melcort10

12.45pm- 1st timers so not early! Not really anything we're planning on booking tho.

6:18pm by hodg

I was thinking aim to arrive 12.15ish

6:18pm by hodg

And DH has a theragun he needs on the ship. Not on the banned items list at all. But is he better to have it in the suitcase or in his carry on backpack?

48 min ago by hodg

@kimluvsdisney is inspiring me to look into FW cabins for the first time bc we would love to bring our dogs to WDW! What are the best times of year to stay at FW?

5:07pm by wdw ocd

Halloween by all reports?

5:10pm by hodg

Christmas was fun with the decorations (other guests' decorations)

5:44pm by QueenElinor

It was very fun for a few resort only days in the summer

6:55pm by Totsypooh

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