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Deluxe Evening Hours at AK- anyone able to report back? They are available on our arrival day and am wondering if they are worth changing plans to do- feedback appreciated!

10:02am by Bootsie13

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Definitely go! It's so fun seeing Pandora at night!

4:05pm by hauntedmansionnurse

There's not a whole lot to do (relative to the other parks), with just four rides operating. But if you want to enjoy Pandora at night, or ride Everest 5 times in a row, no reason not to go!

4:47pm by Andoski

Does the safari run during ext hours?

7 min ago by bucketfoot

Who are my DLR people? Does anyone know a good way to get from DLR to Universal? I posted on DLR chat too, but they aren't as active

12:28pm by RRCfanatic

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We also rented a car. Plus we stayed at the Hilton by Universal and changed hotels for DL. It's not a quick drive.

4:46pm by sragne

Rideshare or your own rental car are the best (and only) options I'm aware of.

4:48pm by Andoski

We also rented a car it too us over 2 hours to get there from DLR. the traffic can be horrible. So if you can stay by universal go there and then to DLR. it would probably be better.

9 min ago by bucketfoot

It's looking like we won't be able to / want to use our after 5pm conference tickets next week d/t the storm. If we don't have an opportunity to use them before their expiration date, can I apply the cost to a future ticket purchase? Any other options?

10 min ago by lizshiv

So i was really looking forward to Cake Bake but have you seen those prices?!? I mean toppos is one of our favorite restaurants but somehow this gives me pause. I think its bec the kids menu is higher priced that even the fancy GF restos...

4:35pm by Totsypooh

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$8 for a coke? $25 for a bowl of soup. No thanks :(

4:39pm by jules_fletch

What's in that bowl of soup? Geesh.

4:44pm by utang44

Makes "I gotta know what a $5 shake tastes like" vibes.

4:56pm by jules_fletch

We live in Indy where Cake Bake started. Their whole vibe is VERY bougie. Think Grand Floridian, drinking champagne, glitter, fancy dresses. At least here the portions are large- One slice of cake is at least 3 portions. Time will tell.

5:01pm by wendystiversmith

$18 kids meals??? $23 egg sandwiches... crazy prices. I can't imagine that my family will visit.

5:02pm by disneyday

The inside of the restaurant in Indy is decorated over the top, making just going an event. Not sure how much of that will carry over to Disney. For us it's a once a year special occasion type place.

5:05pm by wendystiversmith

If one dessert feeds the table then that makes more sense to me. I will be waiting for reviews, I guess. With so many TS with empty tables it seems like bad timing for a really expensive restaurant but maybe some people will want a splurge meal

5:05pm by disneyday

Yeah even for Disney, the prices are quite off-putting. $34 eggs Benedict & $22-$26 for a cake slice. Gideon's cake is huge too & less than 1/2 the price. I'll probably try it as I love desserts & the BW area but now I'm hoping I don't like it! lol

5:08pm by JNDLTOT

Umm... yeah. I got my kid a meal at Topo's for $11.50 last week. This pricing is wild, even for Disney. $78 charcuterie board, anyone??

5:13pm by JERancher

I was so excited until I saw those prices. One meal would set us back a day's worth of food. Wow. I'm not even sure how they will fill this restaurant when you can go to other great restaurants in the area for a lot less.

5:20pm by polypack

$8 for a glass of milk to go with your $26 piece of cake!

5:41pm by Bootsie13

$18 PB&J? That's gonna have to be a hard pass. Even for Disney, those prices are insane.

6:19pm by GeauxStitch

Im glad to know im not insane. Even as someone that really enjoys disney food and pays for it - this is a real outlier. Time will tell i guess. Maybe it will soft open next week in time for my solo trip so i can see what that $9 choco milk is all about

6:29pm by Totsypooh

Also from Indy and it doesn't surprise me. Very big splurge to do cake bake here so I assumed it would be ridiculous in WDW. But it is very popular. I had to make reservations 6 months in advance for my daughters birthday -December is extra popular

6:29pm by rickelwoman

For those that have gone to other locations, do guests often split meals and desserts?

6:30pm by disneyday

Also is the food that good or is it an "experience" or "instagram" meal?

6:32pm by disneyday

Bummer. I wanted to take my nieces for tea, but now I am wondering what that will cost.

6:33pm by amywdw

The Boardwalk area can really use a sports bar ;)

6:39pm by gmcc

I thought they only had cake ! Miss ESPN more now.

6:44pm by snelvis

Guests split meals and desserts and many just order drinks and dessert. IMO the food and desserts are delicious. The cake is some of the best I've had with high quality ingredients. It's for Instagram though too - glitter, china, over the top decor.

6:45pm by wendystiversmith

I agree @wendy! It's very high quality in every way! Will be interesting to see how it does.

7:05pm by rickelwoman

Was really looking forward to it but the prices are ridiculous

7:34pm by molly99

It kind of reminds of a couple places in NYC that are like that. (Serendipity, sugar factory etc) Over the top desserts and such

7:56pm by Totsypooh

In a realted though, TP needs to start a Kids Meal index. Kinda like the big mac index. I appreciate places where I can eat fancy things for me and not have to pay $18 for buttered noodles for the kids

7:58pm by Totsypooh

(On a related thought!)

7:58pm by Totsypooh

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That's why I'm so fond of Brown Derby (I get my margarita flight, kid gets salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans and we are all happy) and Jiko (I get something fancy and a killer wine, kid gets deluxe mac and cheese and we are all happy).

40 min ago by Ali Ababwa

@gmcc that's what I was thinking. ESPN couldn't stay afloat, but after a lengthy renovation, this will? Seems like a gamble. Plus I miss ESPN, too.

13 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

I just looked at trip advisor pictures (for Indy), decorated for Xmas looks absolutely magical and the entrees look delicious (and sizable)... hoping the reviews make it worth the cost - of food is delicious, combined with the incredible atmosphere, I'...

10 min ago by katmomi

"What's cookin'?" It's my German Club's first Oktoberfest of the season! So no cooking for me LOL. A full traditional German buffet, a variety of wursts, chicken, salads, potatoes etc and of course great imported German bier!

5:40pm by TacMed

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@hol I'm cheering for you but I'm not sure it's working. I did get my In N Out burger!

19 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

And @utang I really like that shake!

18 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

@cobia, you have a standing invitation!

14 min ago by TacMed

My first try at buying LLMP and LLSP tomorrow morning - one transaction or two? Entire party wants LLMP but only a few want LLSP

12:16am by natguidry

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I survived! LOL, yes you can buy the LLMP and LLSP all in one purchase, which I did for one day bc party size same, but I had to do separate purchases for those LLSP where just some wanted it

9:54am by natguidry

Oh man! Just one day at a time huh? Do we think it's best to do your farthest day out first then so full availability is there, or do your first park day first. Hmmm lol

8:07pm by JamesPVin

I looked at availability and decided based on that and my priorities. I actually booked our arrival day first at HS.

20 min ago by ErinNotKaren

Run Disney ?- My DD &DH are running the 10k springtime surprise race. Am I able to watch and where? Thanks

3:44pm by fcoffey

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Oh, you do NOT want to go to the start with the runners at Suck O'Clock. That is NO fun. Stay in bed and sleep and let them return and shower and then you can go out for a lovely brunch at a civilized time.

5:17pm by Ali Ababwa

LOL @ali. As a runner and a runner's cheerleader, I support NOT taking the bus with your runner for a 10K, not enough time to get outta there and to your cheering spot. Instead, Lyft to Swalfin at appropriate early time and walk to BWI to watch runners.

5:25pm by hol74976

With a 5am start, they're going to be catching the bus about 2am. Everyone will be done by 8am before the parks open. That would make it worth splurging on a monorail resort so you can take it over to Epcot finish area to meet them.

29 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Please stop by the liner meet if you are in the world the weekend of December 7th: Saturday December 7th at Bell Vue Lounge 2:30-4:30. You don't have to be there the whole time!

7:15am by PrincipalTinker

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Bell Vue Lounge is at BW, off the lobby. It is an open , indoor space that is not open for business at that time.

7:19am by PrincipalTinker

Hey, @PT, thanks for keeping us posted! Question: what do you think are the odds of being able to park at BW at that time? DS and I will need to leave from there to head to the airport. I suppose we could do Swalphin...

7:48am by JERancher

It's on my calendar! Wasn't planning on flying down that weekend, but just in case...

7:57am by Jennyhirsch

Jenny...same...

7:58am by hol74976

How often are Liner Meets held? Would love to attend one someday.

8:19am by allanmayo

I think the chances of being able to park at the Boardwalk are slim to none.

9:07am by melcort10

So sad to not be in WDW then:( have fun tho...

9:12am by vmorrison63

Big organized ones like this happen whenever someone volunteers to organize one. Maybe once every other year or so. Smaller ones happen when someone's in the world and says "hey I'll be here. Join me if you want". Regional ones used to happen

9:13am by evamarie320

more frequently. NYC meet. Chicago meet. Etc. but again it requires someone willing to organize.

9:14am by evamarie320

Putting it on my calendar!!

9:20am by Imsogladileftmytower

On my calendar!

9:41am by JuniperMB

So it's BYOB?

9:57am by MOJoe

I'll be there!

10:42am by snowdiz

Love this! Not planning to be down there at that time but there is always hope! (Fingers crossed!!)

10:45am by Tinkerminnie

@MOJoe, well if you are coming from EP, HS, or BW area you do have to walk past BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margaritas.

11:17am by PrincipalTinker

@JER Not sure if still there but there used to be a BW overflow parking lot next to the gas station you could walk to BW from there.

11:20am by Beautiesandtheb

Sfl

12:08pm by TheREALniter

Yay! We will be there! That is our rest day and we are staying at the Swan. Perfect!

1:04pm by PoppinsYall

On my calendar! Gotg, LwtL, grab a marg and walk over sounds like a plan.

1:05pm by moondance07

Long shot, but any chance someone is staying there, who would be willing to share their room # when the time comes, so I could visit (and park)?

1:30pm by JERancher

@PT, Boardwalk Joe's is great, but for a big group someone may need to stop at the Speedway out front ;-)

1:49pm by MOJoe

@JERancher, in a pinch you can park/pay at Swan or Dolphin to visit Boardwalk. I face parking challenges too.

2:18pm by snowdiz

On my calendar. Hope to make it work out!

2:38pm by MarioMom

I should be there, adding it to my calendar now.

3:27pm by djsmom

Maybe I can it will depend if I have work on Sunday

3:55pm by WorldTraveler36

Thanks, @beauties! @snow- I know. Just trying to eke out as much time as possible before racing to the airport; walking there and back won't give us much time, so may have to skip.

4:19pm by JERancher

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@JER, I messaged you on the forum.

4:36pm by PrincipalTinker

Got it, @PT, thanks!

6:14pm by JERancher

Sfl

44 min ago by MoreSpreadsheets

We arrive on Wednesday. Driving. Continue on and drive in (lived in Miami) will arrive before noon. Or cancel and arrive Thursday ? Dvc

6:43pm by snelvis

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We have ponchos ! Ready for the day after

7:32pm by snelvis

I highly recommend a lightweight raincoat big enough to go over a crossbody bag. We found those best for rain that's combined with potent wind. Didn't need them much for Helene's WDW effects, but they kept everything under them dry.

7:49pm by utang44

Thanks. Will pack those too

48 min ago by snelvis

Hello Liner Friends I've missed you all! It has been a while since I've really been on. Have a few trips on the horizon so I need to catch up with changes to genie and more...happy to be back and planning again!

11:48am by Justone

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You don't make MP selections until 7 days out if you're on property.

1:02pm by utang44

Welcome back!

1:04pm by evamarie320

Sounds like I have homework to do to catch up!

57 min ago by Justone

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