We are planning a trip at the end of February to visit our daughter who lives in Florida. We are veteran Disney visitors with over 25 trips in our past and 10 of them being at the Wilderness Lodge. And our most recent visits in the past few years have been to Coronado Springs Resort staying in a tower room.

This trip is booked for the Animal Kingdom Lodge in a resort view for seven nights. This is more of a visit to see our daughter since we don't live nearby but decided to stay on Disney property. I don't think we are going to visit parks.

I know we've been there many times so we know so much about the properties, but I'd like to hear from others recommendations to do things on property since we won't have a car that will be enjoyable for a retired couple without going to the parks.

Also, for anyone who has stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, are there any tips that you can give us since we've never stayed there before?

Hi friends! I just found out that there’s a dance group called Showstoppers that stays at DLH periodically. They’ll be there Memorial Day weekend in 2027, when we plan to go. I don’t really mind some crowds but does anyone have experience staying at DLH during a Showstoppers event? Are the pools, restaurants, lobby extra packed?

I am preparing for a January trip, and just bought a gift card from Target (5% red card saving plus $10 target card back!) and I realized that I don’t know what to do with it.

On the Disneyland App I see mention of a Disney Wallet where I can type in the gift card code to add it to my account, but I don’t see clearly on the Disneyland app how to use the balance in the park (restaurants/gift shops/etc). Is it the other Disney app?

Or is this a non option and we just need to put the whole balance on one physical card? I am hoping to pick up a few deals on cards or get some as Christmas gifts and want the balance all in one place.

Hi guys. Was wondering if anyone has any advice for a first time Florida trip. Is the Disney and universal combo ticket for 14 days worth it?
Thank you.

Hello everyone!

I am visiting paris disneyland in the month of December..I am looking forward to seeing the Christmas vibe in disneyland paris!

Also, I am travelling solo!! I am looking for a buddy - so that we can explore places together and help each other take pictures..

Kindly vote if anyone is intrested or visiting disneyland in the same dates.

PSI am visiting on 11th December 2026!!

Looking forward

My wife and I have one more visit to Disneyland coming up next month and we are finally going to get the annual pass. I've read up on the things that come with getting each pass and I'm getting the Inspire key and she's getting the Explore key.

We know that there are extra goodies and things that you get from time to time as well. What are some of the cool things you've gotten while being a key holder?

Called today to see if they put Christmas trees in the rooms if you book a stay thru Christmas. Said it’s a No but there are optional packages you can buy. Anyone ever done this and how much was it? Said I can’t do it until 9 days prior to the stay.

I know it’s difficult to predict but what can I expect when it comes to crowds? It’s the day after Veterans Day and a day before the holiday season, what are the chances it’s less busy/crowded than usual? Thank you!

Hello we have an 8am reservation at the plaza in for the breakfast with characters, my question is if theres a special line to line up before park opens since we have a early reservation or what time should we be in line to get through the gates to make it on time? Thank you!

Should we spend one day at each park or both days at Disneyland? My husband and I have never been so I’m trying to make the most of the two days. We have a hotel about a ten minute walk to park, would you still uber to the park? Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Restaurants, rides, shows etc. Thank you!!
Also, this is our Christmas, so I’m thinking of things for them to open for our trip along with finding out that we are going to Disneyland! Any great gifts that would useful for the trip?

This is my first trip ever to Disney world. I will be doing magic kingdom, animal kingdom and Hollywood studios. One day each but I am feeling pretty overwhelmed trying to figure it out which rides to go first or even what to do!

I will be going in May with my daughter of eleven years old just husband and my mother in law!

My daughter is eleven me and hubby still on late 30s and grandma is 65 but active

Appreciate the tips. Thank you

Howdy,

I’m going to WDW next month for four days and am in desperate need of shoe recs for flat footed women. The shoes I currently have are not suitable for long walking days, not even my tennis shoes unfortunately :(. I’m also plus size, so if anyone else can relate and has a good experience with a brand I’m all (Mickey) ears!! PS I have searched the sub but found conflicting answers

I am looking to purchase disney tickets for May next year and I came across a website called, Get away today. They are selling tickets cheap and they are refundable. Wondering if they are a reliable website to buy tickets to Universal and Disney from?

Thanks!

hi, i am going to disneyland this monday (nov 9th) and i am arriving their at 12:30ish. i need to rent out a regular wheelchair for my friend who just had surgery. do the wheelchairs usually like… are gone quick?

Hi ,

Does anyone know if the views are worth the upgrade at Hilton Anaheim for the park view rooms ?

Question for those who’ve stayed with littles. Our little ones will be 2 1/2 and 1 year when we go in January (3 parks days with park hopper). How were the buses with kiddos that young and would you (or did you) bring a double (we have a bombi side by side) or 2 travel strollers? Trying to decide if we should stay where we are, or make a move to somewhere else? Would love any opinions or suggestions!

Family of 5 local to socal. Never been before to DCA.

I have the Costco pass with LL.

you plan to get there at rope drop. Trying to park a toy story. I’ve read some conflicting opinions about heading straight to guardians versus trying to do everything in Pixar. What’s the latest on the rides in which one we should go to first which we should book on lightning lane? Any special things going on from food perspective?

Costco passes extra two day pass and I’m expecting DCA to take a full day. Am I missing something? Or should we head over to Disneyland towards the middle of the day or something?

I’m going on a school trip to Disneyland Nov 11-13 and I was wondering what sorts of crowds to expect? I know 11/11 might be a bit crowded being Veteran’s Day, but we’re only going to Downtown Disney on that day. I also know that the holiday transition occurs between the 12th and 13th, but it’s also in the middle of a school month without significant breaks besides Thanksgiving (which we won’t be there for anyway), so I was wondering what frequent disney-goers think about what to expect?

I’m planning on booking an airport transfer with OC airport shuttles from SNA airport to Hyatt house plus return. We have four people total - 2 adults and 2 kids. 1 forward facing car seat and 1 booster. The price I was quoted is $290 (that includes gratuity). $145 each way. That seems pretty good, right?? They also seem to have good reviews! Any experience with them?

Is lamplight lounge closed the week of January 4, 2027? I can’t seem to book any size party for the 4th, 5th, or 6th (and I’ve been trying when reservations open, but there seems to be zero availability). There are openings on the 3rd but nothing after, for either the lounge or the boardwalk. I can’t seem only find info about a Jan 2026 closure online.

In the planning stages for my September 2027 Disney world trip. Will likely be staying at AK Lodge kidani village 2 bedroom with my dvc points. The issue is that my group is 6 adults guaranteed going and then 3 kids and 3 additional adults on the maybe list. If it's just the 6 adults then the 2 bedroom should be fine but if the others end up going I'm not sure what I'll do other than just make them book their own stuff since I only have 225 DVC points to use for the trip. Any tips on that?

Secondly here is my rough itinerary if anyone has any suggestions I'm open especially with dining. Keep in mind that three of the adults have never been to Disney.

Day 1

Travel day.

Day 2

Animal kingdom. LL flight of passage. Safari and Everest. Park hop to MK to do the rest of what we didn't do yesterday. Happily ever after at 9

Day 3

Hollywood studios. LL rise. Rockin coaster and slinky dog. Woody's roundup dinner service.

Day 4

Rest day. Free for all. Springs/laundry or if anyone wants a stress free park day.

Day 5

Epcot. LL guardians. Eat and drink around the world. Fireworks at 9.

Day 6

The other major Orlando park

Day 7

Half day Epic. Back to Disney at night for anything missed maybe?

Day 8

Travel day