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I’ll also add that the line for the Pineapple Lanai was always at least 20 people deep around fireworks time, and they would have to post cast members at the end of the line at “closing” (10:00) to turn people away.

Just got back from our stay, and it was very noticeably more crowded. In fact, I never even found it crowded before. Previously, we never had a problem getting a table at Captain Cooks or getting a dole whip within a couple minutes. The lobby was peaceful and relaxing. Not anymore. The...

We stayed at All Stars for 10 years and once at Pop. I agree that the shared bus fears are a total myth. Never once was it ever an issue. We have stayed at the Poly 4 times, and it definitely has made the GF less appealing because the buses always go from the Poly to the GF. There is...

I thought they had taken steps to at least decrease the size of groups back prior to 2020. I know this is the first time since then that we have seen groups this large. Maybe it was just the timing of the trip.

I thought WDW had nipped this in the bud, but 100+ young teenager groups are back and creating a nuisance. We saw at least one the last several days where n the park, and one just plowed through me as I stood outside the Merchant of Venus today. They divide up into groups of 8-10 and go on...

I figured I would check back in with an update. Our first day at WDW was Sunday. We entered MK and circled back to guest relations about midday to upgrade our tickets to APs. The cast member had to refer to a supervisor who told us that our tickets weren’t eligible to be upgraded to APs. He...

Yes, Beach Club not Yacht. We are doign a split stay and moving over to the Poly after. I'm usually pretty good at doing homework before booking. I've changed our plans before due to attractions closures or resort construction. I never would have guessed a pool would be closed in late June...

I see. I am trying to determine if DVC Rental Store disclosed this information to me or if they were obligated to.

Back in November, we booked a stay at YC for June 22-25. We have never stayed there, but we always go to Beaches and Cream. The kids always rave about the pool, so the primary reason for booking there was the pool. We had no idea that the pool might be closed, and it doesn't look like it was...

I contacted SoG, and they said they cannot sell APs until further notice. I recall, when I purchsed my tickets in February, that there was an option to buy APs then. It is no longer there. I also noticed that the MYW tickets are no longer priced by day. I guess this is what Tigger is...

I’ve been wondering about this. I got a great discount on 10-day passes through Shades of Green. I intended on upgrading to APs before the start of the trip, but I have read a lot of conflicting info about whether or not I get to “keep” the discount. In the past, we have upgraded UT at the...

We have rented points through David's a couple times, and we have nothing but good experiences. I am currently trying to rent points for a split stay this summer (Boardwalk/Poly), and I am on the wait list for points to come available for the Poly stay. I've been waiting a cople weeks, and I...

Thanks for all the good information. I'm sure this will add to our enjoyment of the trip. No matter how many times I go, there is always something new to experience or a new "hack" to make the trip better.

Do refillable mugs work if you switch resorts? Do they move you bags from room to room, or is it Bell Services to Bell Services?

Wow. I can't believe I've never heard of club level. I guess I've never shopped for a deluxe resort on the Disney site, and it looks like that isn't an option when renting points. I made the mistake of including my wife in the reaserch last night, and she, of course, wants to do it. We were...