I had honestly forgotten about the DVC lounge going into SSE so thanks for the reminder! If it's in the old Siemens lounge it'll be fun to look at the view into Epcot from a before/after perspective since so much has changed (I'd never been in that lounge but I've seen video of it). We loved Muppets Mayhem so really looking forward to the changes to RRC. Enjoy your much needed break and happy holidays! We're a Hanukkah/Christmas family too!

If people wanted the muppets to stay they should have watched the new show on Disney+.

Thanks for the updates, Jacqueline. I'm really excited about the RRSA retheming. It's time. Do those guys even look like that anymore? It's a little trippy to have people playing themselves on a video and having it be the same thing for decades. Great news about the Test Track reboot too. Two great rides that need some care. I can attest to the straightening of the Eiffel Tower. The Epcot scene is new too. It's a nice attention to detail. I left some thoughts about my trip on your last video or the one before. I know you sometimes don't get alerts, but please take a look if you wish. I canceled my April trip. Airfares are really high for spring break and the parks are really crowded. With retirement coming up, I don't feel a need to go to Florida every chance I get. I'll be there full time pretty soon! So my next trip is another family trip in August. A nice two-bedroom at Riv awaits us! We're thinking of doing the Treehouse Villas summer of 2026. I suspect the Treehouse Villas are going to get significant reconsideration as the WL area offers more and more outdoorsy accommodations and becomes something of a wilderness campus. I think the Treehouse Villas will find a solid customer base of people who want something more private than WL or the upcoming LL, and want better than the FW cabins but can't afford the CC cabins. It is interesting that there will soon be a choice of seven Great Outdoors/camping options at WDW: CC, BR, CC cabins, FW cabins, LL, the FW campsite and the Treehouse Villas. Video idea--compare them! Thanks, Jacqueline! Hope things are good!

I am visiting WDW this week and have booked Beach Club 1 night and WL for 5 nights. I was eligible to purchase Premier 7 days before my first night at Beach Club. Not sure if that's what u were asking, but I got a notice saying I was eligible 7 days before my first night at a deluxe hotel. I would imagine if I was staying at a moderate or value, then that would not be the same. So, I'd stay at the deluxe hotel first. That makes u eligible sooner. Just guessing.

Great video! Thank you for all the information!

Lakeshore and Lakeside mean the same thing, but I'm guessing they thought Lakeshore sounded more upscale. I'm glad they're building the tower. I think it'll give some presence and connection to the FW cabins, and make the whole Wilderness Lodge area seem less out of the way. My December 2024 trip was full of great new experiences. So, my final word on SSR. Was it good? Well, yes and...basically yes. I really enjoyed my two resort days there. Walking to DS was easy and a very nice way to enjoy the best dining and shopping. The rooms were beautiful (maybe could use a bit more color and artwork,) the pools were top notch and the Carriage House was very pretty. I absolutely loved the bike rental! So great to get out and move along the paths around the resort, the Treehouse Villas and the bridges to OKW. But by the end of my second day, I had grown tired of seeing the same green building everywhere and yes, it absolutely begins to feel like you're at a nice but ordinary condo complex after a while. It's hard to make a case that it's a particularly unique place, even if it's enjoyable. I think it'll be a go to for a few resort days focused on DS dining, pools and bike riding, and then a split stay to get into the Disney vibe. So my last night was an add on because I'd found one day available at Boulder ridge, and I'd never stayed there. Wow! What a beautiful place and what a great room reno. I really hope they go in this direction for the AKV reno. The colors and artwork were beautiful. And I got an unexpected upgrade to a one-bedroom! Just a little sad to get pixie dusted like this for one night and when I was alone, but never a complaint from me! Except for the transportation. I think WL is the worst for transportation. The boat to MK takes a long time and their busses, even for the half mile trip to MK, are really slow. This has been the case both times I've stayed there and every time I've done park breaks there. Thanks, Jacqueline! Hope your month is going well!

This is such a great update on many DVC news bits, and I'm new to annual passes; never purchased, but it's good to know I can use DVC points towards this. Also, eager to learn more about Lakeshore Lodge too! Thank you, Jacqueline!

Great recap! One thing to note for Membership Magic Beyond: for the using points for APs at WDW benefit, it was confirmed with Member Services that only direct points can be used for this conversion. Resale points do not qualify.

You really did you homework! Thank you for taking the time. I really got the gist of this program with this information. I would suggest speaking a littlebit slower, I found it difficult to follow sometimes, maybe it's just me. Again, thank you very much!

Thank you for giving us such a comprehensive tour of the room. Does the suite have a sofa cum bed as well?

My husband (an engineer) really loved the breakdowns! Thanks for all the work on this.

Great news! Basically, everybody wins! Quick dispatch from SSR-I love it! Definitely a different feel. Will reflect and report more when I’m back. Thanks, Jacqueline!

Thank you so much! This is a great breakdown

Thank you! As a new dvc owner (Riviera), this was so informative!

The guy on the bed is not here for it 😆I like it--makes it more real.

$99 for a photopass plus priority lounge access, or $210 for the photopass alone? Choice seems obvious to me.

Should do an update on the new availability of lightning lane premiere pass. It's now available for all Disney resorts.

I think BLT and Riv may be the only thing we disagree on! Let's say I'm looking forward to seeing the refurbed rooms. So ironic that the TP view was more prominent than the lake. I do like the galley kitchen. SSR in two days! I'm excited for the trip and generally feeling on an upswing. Been concentrating on being patient and kind to people around me and to myself as well. Thanks, Jacqueline!

Totally agree with you on the household rule for max 8 tix. Would love to host friends & family with discounted tix even if they live elsewhere. We’d all be traveling from other states so 10% off tix would be nice. Not every adult child or grandchild or grandparent live in the same house as the members. PLUS 5-day tix on weekdays only is not flexible enough. Some only need 2 or 3 or 4 days park access. And people usually need the weekends to help w/ time off. 10% off 5-days is still more than full price for 3-days. Hence not a perk at all for some.

Glad to see you both enjoyed the food. I’ve been wary of trying 50s Prime Time because of the interactions but it’s nice to know there is the low key option. I would not consider corn to be a substantial vegetable 😅 Is the food better than Sci-fi Dine-In Theater in your opinion?

Glad they’re offering discounted tickets but I wish it was 3+ days. Our sweet spot at DLR is 4 days and longer at WDW. I’m also disappointed about the household rule. We have a trip next year with my mother and would love to get her ticket at a discount too.

I've been wary about this place for years so I've never gone. I don't understand restaurants where servers perform in character as they do their job. I never know what I'm supposed to do. Am I supposed to laugh like I'm watching a show, or am I supposed to play along to provide context? I don't want to make things uncomfortable for the server, but I don't want to mess up my role either. What am I supposed to do? I am definitely too much of an introvert for this place. I'll stick with the fried chicken at Olivia's.

We love 50s Prime Time and go every trip! I know it's campy but the kids always have fun and the servers have typically been really playful and into it. I agree--the food is really good, but not necessarily amazing (but better than I think some people give it credit for). Their drinks are yummy and their milkshakes are Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed your visit. We often get the milkshakes to go!

Thank you for taking the time to make 7 month availability videos. They are super thorough and helpful for potential planning. I haven’t tried to book at a resort that wasn’t my home resort yet but it makes me wonder if I need more points 😅

Thanks, Jacqueline! My SSR trip is in two weeks. I'm starting to feel a bit more optimistic about things personally, mostly in the sense that I have limits to how much anxiety I can absorb at one one before I have to refocus. So a WDW trip will be just the thing! Thanks for the 7-month deep dave. Have a great weekend and Thanksgiving!

So glad I got up at 5am PST to book a Deluxe TP view in June!

Going to try out a duo studio, and booked 2 nights this morning. If I like it.. I plan to book in September for those rock bottom points only 12 points a night. A steal considering all of the resort amenities, food and location.

Woo hoo! An exciting new era of DVC begins. I can't wait to stay there. Like when the VGF Resort Studios opened, there's considerable availability at the 7-month mark. As I've said before, I can roll with the tower format. It's not as magical as a cottage, cabin, longhouse, etc., but I understand why they have to go this route. No one wants to be far from a theme park. I'm going to take a look myself! Thanks, Jacqueline.

I generally think that multilane/genie+ is somewhat of an improvement over fastpass+. Very unpopular opinion, I know, but I find that now regular lines are generally (and more frequently) shorter, and I don’t have to stalk the system for days to get a Seven Dwarves or Flight of Passage fastpass… You were already priced out of it if you were not staying at a Disney resort, but now everyone gets the chance to do those upgrades if they want… At the same time, I am scared that this new system might replace MLL. I think it’s a great compromise of cost and accessibility to the perk. I honestly get incredibly frustrated when I go to Universal and choose to shell out that hefty extra cash to get Express, and it always taints my visit in a certain way. I don’t want this to happen at Disney, but MLL seems like a good compromise that always makes me happy when I choose it. I think that for me to buy LLPP, I would want to be able to be used in all four parks. When I look at just one park, it’s like you said, is the cost of price per ride worth it? I don’t see it for myself, but well, my sisters do think it’s worth it when we break down like that 😂

That convenience to the TTC is one of the best perks to staying at the Poly. Quick easy access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.

Much love to you and your partner-I see you and hold space for you-hope to see you some time at WDW xo

Hey I am sorry you are so stressed, and that you have had people wasting their and your energy with negative comments. Just know that I truly believe that you have a lot of support with most of us, and appreciate all that you do. I do not comment often but always thumbs up and look forward to your posts. Thank you for your efforts , and know it does not need to be every week and if you need a break take one as your physical and mental health comes fist.Wishing all the best.

Thank you for being you and for making your wonderful and informative and thoughtful content. Take care of yourself!

Hi Jacqueline-- This is coming at the right moment--a diversion during an extremely dark time. It's going to be a while before we feel the weight lift, and even longer till we feel genuinely safe. It's sad to think the different path ahead of us if we'd made a different decision. This country messed up big time. Anyway, stay close to those who support you, and don't lose sight of what's most important. We'll practice self-care and get back in the fight when we can.

Completely agree - let people process the way they need to, including distractions and hobbies. We need joy and positivity especially in the hard times. Being consistent with your content is admirable and awesome! And thank YOU for coming on TPT. ❤

$17 for one small drink is such a scam. Not even movie theaters are this bad. What is Disney hurting for money now?

Hi Jacqueline--Thanks for this information. I'm not absorbing Disney info that well these past few days. It's been very tough. I mostly just wanted to reach out and hope you're doing ok. Really nothing else to say from me. Be well!

We all love beaches and cream.. I get the french dip and my husband gets the burger. i love the ~PB sundae. We have contracts at the boardwalk so we go to this restaurant often It is a hard reservation to get at an early mealtime.--easier after 7:30

I’m a lowly resale only member at this time, but the bonus OTUP is definitely the best perk at surface level! I’m not interested in the exchange, but I’ve read that guides are currently pushing it. The other perks are mostly TBD because we don’t really know what they mean 🤷‍♀️

i agree this feels super pedantic. every 'perk' has too many asterisks. its only a hundred bucks, would it have killed them to just include it for free or make it $500 and include less asterisks? they gotta not use "magic" for these sorts of spreadsheet math perks. hopefully the $99 is being used to hire more phone staff, the tickets alone are going to tie up the phone lines.

Disney is setting up so many different categories of experience I can't keep track. 46 days till my December trip. Can't wait to see what SSR is like!

How do you go about using photopass if the family splits up when in the park and both parties need to scan a card? Can this be linked to one account somehow? Thanks

Hi Jacqueline--I just found this! Guess I missed it two weeks ago. Didn't know you bought a reservation. Great luck that it worked with your dates. Interesting to hear the process. I have rented out some Riv points I wasn't going to use, but I've never rented a reservation myself. I think you got a good deal. Experiences are important.

What if I don't remember if I chose a room request when I did online check in? I can't see it when I look in the app.

I find packing for a short trip is a difficult as packing for a short trip. So many things are necessary regardless of the trip length. Love your emphasis on the tip envelopes. People shouldn't need to be reminded to be generous, but maybe they do.

I can’t wait to hear all about your first solo trip. I hope you had a great time.

Did this show close? I only recall the Legend of the Lion King show at AK. Good to see this. Happy Saturday, Jacqueline!

U look great as brunett