Having watched these videos before our trip the first aid station tip ended up helping a lot. I knew I could just walk in and ask for something to help settle my stomach. The cast members were so great. Thanks DFB for helping us plan great vacations.
😂😂😂I don’t know if you’re not from the Midwest, but here,”Pop a Squat,” mean to poop on something! I think you have a good portion of us a funny chuckle!
The first aid centers are the BEST! I simply went to ask for a bandaid for a blister on my foot but they took me in the back and sprayed my foot with some amazing numbing spray and gave me a stack of the worlds BEST bandaids and bandaged me up. The care was top notch!
EXTRA TIPS ON THE SHIPPING HOME: if you are at a Disney Resort save every thing and ship out of the gift shop there at the end of your trip (make sure to save receipts!). We did that and only paid about $30 for 10 days worth of merch vs paying for an item to be sent each purchase. Also, in our experience, this is for Disney items WITH disney tags ONLY. For example if you buy things from the shop in Japan, that doesn’t count. Things like popcorn buckets and sippers don’t count either.
Loved the cooling towels this past month. It did work better than the fan. However the towels had dyed our shirts. My blue towel made my white tshirt a nice purple color
I’ve watched literally all your videos before my trip to Disney and I feel like they are going to help a lot. I’ve not gone to Disney world EVER before so I want to make sure I do things right
As a former CM, do YOU have any information that you would like to share? As a food service worker, treating the employees of any business I visit with patience and respect is the number 1 golden rule for me. So that one goes without saying... But are there any tips you would have as an insider? I've never been, and my fiance' has been twice, but long before COVID. We're planning our honeymoon for the first week of May 2024, so only have a handful of things he wants to show me and things I definitely know I want to experience. He's easy-going and is up for anything! 🥳
I’ve never rented a locker on any of my Disney trips. I usually bring a park bag that’s light and easy to carry around and my husband and kids bring their own. If I buy something, I just pick up what I want to buy at the end of the day, before I leave.Using a cooling towel in the summer and early fall worked the best. It made it 15 degrees cooler at least.
Just came back from Disney on the 15th. Had an amazing time. Did the Mickey’s Halloween Party and it was fun. If you are staying at a deluxe resort, ABSOLUTELY make use of the extended hours. Before you can board any of the open rides they scan your magic band to see if you are staying at a deluxe resort. If you are not they don’t let you ride. We waited no more than 5 minutes for any ride during any extended hour visit.
@@forthecarson1655 I went during MLK weekend, and it was surprisingly not too crowded! I budgeted for Genie Plus just in case it was though, so it definitely helped with wait times. The prices were no more than $25 per person then. It dropped to the 30s in the early mornings and nights. Have fun!
I love the pin tip - I actually keep my pins I am going to trade in a little bag in my backpack or whatever I'm carrying, that way I don't risk losing them.
Locking pin backs are the best if you want to wear/display your pins without losing them. They come with a little Allen wrench to tighten the backings into place. I have a "flair" purse with about 10 pins on it, and I haven't lost one using these backings.
If you have a smart phone, open a map app and drop a pin, so you’ll know where your car is parked. Also, take pictures of the character of your parking section.
I really enjoy these videos - thanks for all the tips! Cooling towels are great. We also use UV blocking mesh sleeves to help prevent sunburn; these can be dampened for a cooling effect as well. These also double as arm warmers (when dry) so you can avoid having to tote around a jacket, and they roll up small to stuff in the bottom of your bag when you get too warm. You can also pour ice water on sun hats (though not straw ones) and UV blocking shirts to cool down (we did this in Grand Canyon one July and it was like heaven). I had no idea they made specific UV blocking umbrellas - will have to check those out. :)
I swear, I went to Disney world in 2019, and we went the day after my birthday, so it was like a 2 week birthday celebration. I had the birthday button, and not only did I get a complimentary dessert/get a special hug from a character at 90% of restaurants,but I also got a birthday sash from bibbiti boppity boutique
I did that with my sunglasses too! Dropped my sunglasses in the bin at Remy, with my 3D glasses on my head. Another guest noticed me going through the bin of 3D glasses, and stopped to help. Got my sunglasses back, and double checked for that after every 3D attraction the rest of the trip.
Hey AJ, love the videos And the newsletter…you have the best voice for this! Question, have you done a good review of Shades Of Green? would love to see your take on it and the benefits of staying in this hotel at WDW
Last year i was maybe over prepared. In my backpack I had reusable water bottles, wet/sani wipes, small first aid kit, cooling towels, a neck fan, dry towels (for wiping wet seats on rides), ziploc bags, 2 portable batteries, and sandals in case my sneakers got really wet.
In Hollywood Studios this year, I found the Star Wars Launch Bay to be a good cooling down spot. It is dark and cool.. I can sit on a bench and chill while my older grandkids get their photos taken.. I am a Florida residdnt with an Annual Pass and photo package. I give them my band and lett themg go. The photos are hysterical when there are no adults telling them what to do. They cool down, have fun, and release any pent-up tension they have. A nice break for everyone. For.my.liittle ones, I take them to Disney Junior's Dance Party.. Again, nice and cool, and it is so much fun to watch the kis dance joyously. Memories of those tantrums in the park are long gone. Thank you, Disney, for making this possible. At EPCOT, there is a wonderful splash pad by Test Track that cools kids down. Bring extra clothes. It is worth it Our family loves Disney'. We have been coming to WDW every year since it opened in 1971. I also love this vlog and read it often. After all this time, I thought I knew everything. But I learn something new with each viewing. Thank you. P.S .I recently learned it was easier to make 2 reservations for 2 at the ScilFi Dine-in theater.
Agree with all; especially IT TAKES TIME ON BUSSES to get to Parks. In Port Orleans, it took a 15 minute walk from our room and then 35 minutes to get to MK !!! Full ONE HOUR from resort to enter Main Street.
Shipping to Canada works...but you will ALWAYS pay extra fees on delivery. Always. You can spend two to three times the cost in CDN easily with the shipping fee, additional fee at delivery, and exchange. Make sure is something you REALLY cannot carry home and that you REALLY want it.
Thanks AJ And All Of You There At DFB! I Have A Question: I Want To Purchase You DFB Dining Guide 2022. But I Want To Know If It'll Be Prudent And Relevant For My September 2023 WDW Trip? Or Should I Wait For Your New Dining Guide For 2023 When That Becomes Available? Thanks Again! P. s. Brandi At Small World Vacations ROCKS! She's Been Instrumental On Helping Me With My Upcoming WDW Trip In September 2023!😉💖
Everyone hates on the wet cooling towels, but those legit saved my life and are always packed for every trip now. Some other Disney news tips recommended the neck fan way over the rags - so I got the neck fan for a music festival. Useless!!!! The rags are the best. (You can even buy pretty colorful pashminas to serve the same purpose and look prettier - they only dry quicker)
Side note pertaining to Starbucks Mobile Ordering - Starbucks has discontinued Raspberry syrup - for those of you who don't know by now. Try Strawberry Puree instead. It's a heavier syrup, but it's made from actual strawberries and WAY tastier in my opinion. It's also an ingredient to a core beverage, so won't be discontinued unless they change the build for the Strawberries and Creme frap or get rid of the drink altogether.
Always take a poncho to Orlando, and always take an extra pair of socks with you to the park. Walking around with wet socks sucks and easy way for blisters.
Along with the fuel rod program.. Because Disney has the program the gift shops do not have chargers for sale anymore. My charger broke while there and I could not buy new one at the hotel gift shop. They conveniently pointed me to the fuel rod vending machine. Bring an extra.
AJ, can you do a video on how to get into a career working with disney travel/blogging? I'm super passionate about disney vacations and want to get into a career I will love working with planning other guests trips, but starting off seems a little overwhelming. How did you get started?
Kels's Life commented up above this comment. She mentioned that she was a Guest Relation Cast Member. See if you can contact her, too! I'll bet she'd be able to point you in the right direction. ;)
Your trip will be more manageable and enjoyable if you physically get ready one or 2 months before. By walking every day you will build up to the insane amount of walking you do in the parks. Plus standing in line, people dodging, strollers, heat, humidity among other things. Walking 30-45 minutes a day a month or 2 beforehand will help you in the parks every day. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate
I was wondering about this the other day. I'm on my feet 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and walk to and from work every day (service industry, with a 10-minute walk to/from), and go to the gym 2-3 times a week. My guy delivers auto parts 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, also walking to/from work (5-minute walk to/from.) This advice I keep hearing about getting ready for the physicality of WDW - does it really pertain more to desk jockeys, do you think? Or do you think we should up our activity a couple months before we go?
Are the big and jumbo lockers big enough to hold longer items? Like if I were to purchase a saber from Galaxy’s Edge would it hold the blade if I didn’t want to carry it
It looks familiar. I'll bet if you contacted them, they could point you in the direction of the artist. I'm pretty sure I've seen it before somewhere else...
My mother has some mobility issues, and while she can walk for a bit, being on our feet for a whole day might justify the use of a wheelchair. Our family hasn't been to an American Disney resort in three decades, so how is the mobility? Will she still have to bother with all that Lightning Lane stuff or are there separate lines for people with mobility concerns?
Can you guys clarify the language for the off-site hotels? They were once called "good neighbor" hotels, but now on the site they list "official" hotels and then "gateway" hotels. I've asked the WDW chat people about it, and no one can give me a straight answer as to what the difference is. We're maybe staying off-site for the first time, and I'm confused.
They must have updated that McDonald's since the last time we went. When we went in 2018 and 2017 the lines at that McDonald's were longer than any wait time in the parks, even late at night. They moved. so. slow. I vowed to never go there again. Maybe it's different now?
Someone commented that they were able to have things shipped to Canada, but the extra money in shipping so far and customs is only worth the spend if you absolutely cannot deal with carrying or travelling with it back home.
My family and in are taking our 1st Disney trip this April. We have all the tickets and reservations, and I was wondering if we were able to leave the park for a break and drop off souvenirs. Then come back in without a park hopper ticket… is that an option? Btw, I’m loving your videos! They’re so informative!
I was wondering that, too. I wonder, though, if they do a quick check for guests who stick around. Though, if you're planning to ride anything, the second you scan in they'll know whether or not you're supposed to be gone.
Can someone help me with a dining reservation question?? We are going to MK next week and have a reservation at the Plaza Restaurant after park hours, during Not So Scary. Can we stay in the park for our dining time or do I need to cancel? TIA!!! Love the videos and they have helped me so much!!!
Yes, you can stay in the park for a dining reservation while an after-hours party is happening. My family did this during the Christmas party. They were issued wristbands during their dinner to show that they were allowed to be in the park during this time, but the wristbands were a different color from the after-hours wristbands so that they couldn't sneak into attractions or shops during the party. And yes, as Brian B said, you will be escorted from the park after eating (but you can probably sneak in some photos as you're walked out).
@@homemadesimplewithlori FWIW, my family's reservation started a little before the Christmas party began, so they were already seated when guests were ushered out. If your reservation is well after the party starts, you may want to call and double check on this to be certain.
Do they still deliver your purchases to your resort if you are staying at a Disney resort? I remember years ago we would buy something and they just sent it to our room so we wouldn't have to carry it with us.
I will be arriving on a Sunday morning, so I plan on going to Disney Springs that day and get my shopping done there, that way I won’t have to deal with shopping bags in the park! Or wait to go to the shops at the end of the day… I do want that Simba popcorn bucket at AK… 😅 I cannot digest popcorn but I want the souvenir! Ha ha anyways…. But it would have been fun if that service was still available!
on the one hand i love these videos even though i have 0.0000% intention of ever going to Disney on the other hand i think these daily list videos might be made by an A.I. at this point
It is 15/day. And you set the code. When you get your locker. Take a pic so you don't forget the number. Also! Everytime I leave for the day, I offer a locked to another family and just give them the code I used, i usually write it on the receipt and hand it to them. A little good karma!
If you’re using your car for storage on average how long does it take to get to and from your car from someplace like animal kingdom for example versus Magic Kingdom where you have to get on the monorail or the boat
We shouldn’t even be talking about renting lockers to stash purchases. Package Services: send to front of park AND send to Disney resort are suspended. The alternative: guests to 1.) pay to store purchases and 2.) waste time walking packages to the front of the park where lockers are located. No, this is not creating a good guest experience. Even just bringing back the send to the front of the park service would make guests happier and Disney merchandise sales would probably increase significantly. Nobody wants to carry and stuff packages into ride vehicles all day.
@@justins9886 I asked several store managers their thoughts about package services (back in March). They all said the same thing: they have been BEGGING upper management to bring these back. Convenient for the guest and helps the stores make the sales that upper management demands of theses stores.
I mean, you could also just shop as you're leaving the parks, no? If you're on your way out at that point, you'll only have to carry everything from the shops, out of the park, onto/off of transportation, and back to your room/rental/home. It's an alternative until the parks do finally bring back the sent to room/ship home options. Although, as I type this, I think the "send to room" option has been reinstated for deluxe resorts, at least. I could be mistaken...
Thank youbfir all the info. My best tip fir traveling with special needs kids is taking a picture I'd the before you leave for the parks. I've lost my son twice and the picture was so helpful locating him.i also put a card in his pocket explaining he has autism and call my mom at the number if I am lost.
Do not use small world vacations. They are literally useless. I built my vacation through the Disney website and they gave me the same exact quote. Same days and same exact price Just go build it yourself and save yourself some time
I have not used them but I have used other Disney travel planners and the point of using them for us, is not that they are cheaper (they are generally the same as online like you said) but rather they are free and they book reservations for you as soon as you can and can help build your itinerary. You know, the stuff people get all stressed out about generally.
Is there a way to get merch from EPCOT countries when not in WDW? My daughter saw a t-shirt in Germany she really liked on a recent trip. I tried to find it online but it is not on ShopDisney and there was another site someone told me about (cannot recall name) but it is no longer working!
Some states observe it (now called Indigenous Peoples’ Day). Florida does observe it, but many schools there still have classes on that day. In some states, schools are closed.
We took our kids to Vegas a decade ago, when they were little. People's reaction when I tell them that says SOOOOO much more about them than it does about Las Vegas. It's a lot of fun, and there's so much to do that isn't drinking or gambling!
The only ones that currently offer the evening hours are Swan & Dolphin (and Swan Reserve). The other Official hotels (formerly "good neighbor?") only offer early entry.
i understand that lightening lanes by pass lines however my sister and my niece went to Disney for the first time and it was heartbreaking for my 6 year old niece when she had been patiently waiting for frozen ever after for almost an hour and a large group of people walked in front of my sister my niece and brother in law saying we have genie plus. I understand people enjoy the perk but I wish Disney would consider that some people can’t afford to skip the line. That could break hearts of a lot of little kids. What I wish Disney would do is make it so if the group instead of using the correct line cutting ahead of people in the standard que line they loose their reservation if they were rude to the people they were cutting in front of
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I don’t even watch these just for tips i watch these to get myself super hyped up for my upcoming trip lol
girl same
Having watched these videos before our trip the first aid station tip ended up helping a lot. I knew I could just walk in and ask for something to help settle my stomach. The cast members were so great. Thanks DFB for helping us plan great vacations.
😂😂😂I don’t know if you’re not from the Midwest, but here,”Pop a Squat,” mean to poop on something! I think you have a good portion of us a funny chuckle!
The first aid centers are the BEST! I simply went to ask for a bandaid for a blister on my foot but they took me in the back and sprayed my foot with some amazing numbing spray and gave me a stack of the worlds BEST bandaids and bandaged me up. The care was top notch!
EXTRA TIPS ON THE SHIPPING HOME: if you are at a Disney Resort save every thing and ship out of the gift shop there at the end of your trip (make sure to save receipts!). We did that and only paid about $30 for 10 days worth of merch vs paying for an item to be sent each purchase.
Also, in our experience, this is for Disney items WITH disney tags ONLY. For example if you buy things from the shop in Japan, that doesn’t count. Things like popcorn buckets and sippers don’t count either.
Thanks for this!!!
When did you do this? We have found this option to be discontinued after COVID. We tried to do this and were told no.
Taking my family to Disney world for the first time next week. Your guys videos have made me so much more confident going into the trip. Thanks!!
I could listen to this woman all day.... such a relaxing voice.
Loved the cooling towels this past month. It did work better than the fan. However the towels had dyed our shirts. My blue towel made my white tshirt a nice purple color
I’ve watched literally all your videos before my trip to Disney and I feel like they are going to help a lot. I’ve not gone to Disney world EVER before so I want to make sure I do things right
I’m a former guest relations cast member, and some of the DFB tips are things I didn’t even know. A great resource
As a former CM, do YOU have any information that you would like to share? As a food service worker, treating the employees of any business I visit with patience and respect is the number 1 golden rule for me. So that one goes without saying... But are there any tips you would have as an insider? I've never been, and my fiance' has been twice, but long before COVID. We're planning our honeymoon for the first week of May 2024, so only have a handful of things he wants to show me and things I definitely know I want to experience. He's easy-going and is up for anything! 🥳
why didn’t they even respond 🥲
I’ve never rented a locker on any of my Disney trips. I usually bring a park bag that’s light and easy to carry around and my husband and kids bring their own. If I buy something, I just pick up what I want to buy at the end of the day, before I leave.Using a cooling towel in the summer and early fall worked the best. It made it 15 degrees cooler at least.
Just came back from Disney on the 15th. Had an amazing time. Did the Mickey’s Halloween Party and it was fun. If you are staying at a deluxe resort, ABSOLUTELY make use of the extended hours. Before you can board any of the open rides they scan your magic band to see if you are staying at a deluxe resort. If you are not they don’t let you ride. We waited no more than 5 minutes for any ride during any extended hour visit.
thanks for explaining that.
I had to rewind and re-listen - “pop a squat on a bench” - where we live at least, pop a squat means to squat to use the bathroom outdoors. Lol!
I thought this same thing when I heard it 😂, but I’m glad she explained it.
“Contacts fall out of your eye” literally happened to me in line for Peter Pan last week! As we were getting ready to get on. Haha.
FYI: Cooling towels are $5 in World of Disney (Disney Springs) & $17 whopping dollars at the parks 😅
I still have the same 3 - $5 cooling towels I bought for our ‘18 trip. They still snap and cool just fine.
I liked the quote “Disney isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.” This is especially true on WDW Marathon weekend! 😉
These videos seriously make my day everyday! I'm so excited for my 3 day trip in January :)
How was your trip in Jan? Today is Dec 9 and I’m planing on going in late Jan or early Feb! My biggest concern is normally the wait times
@@forthecarson1655 I went during MLK weekend, and it was surprisingly not too crowded! I budgeted for Genie Plus just in case it was though, so it definitely helped with wait times. The prices were no more than $25 per person then. It dropped to the 30s in the early mornings and nights. Have fun!
Gaston’s stamp of approval means A lot to me because he eats 4 dozen eggs so he needs a good toilet
I love the pin tip - I actually keep my pins I am going to trade in a little bag in my backpack or whatever I'm carrying, that way I don't risk losing them.
I have a pouch that I will be using to keep my pins in, and also little plastic containers.
Locking pin backs are the best if you want to wear/display your pins without losing them. They come with a little Allen wrench to tighten the backings into place. I have a "flair" purse with about 10 pins on it, and I haven't lost one using these backings.
I got a good tip use open table for reservations at Disney springs
That tip about the Dining Tip Board - omg! I didn't know about it! Yes! Always something new to learn even when one is a pro. :D
Can you please please make a video with parking tips for each park?? We decided to rent a car for our first trip and I already feel overwhelmed. 😢
We drive to Disney but leave the car at our resort and use the buses we find it faster
If you have a smart phone, open a map app and drop a pin, so you’ll know where your car is parked. Also, take pictures of the character of your parking section.
FYI The Edison can also sometimes accommodate larger groups. I’ve eaten there as a party of 11 before.
I really enjoy these videos - thanks for all the tips! Cooling towels are great. We also use UV blocking mesh sleeves to help prevent sunburn; these can be dampened for a cooling effect as well. These also double as arm warmers (when dry) so you can avoid having to tote around a jacket, and they roll up small to stuff in the bottom of your bag when you get too warm. You can also pour ice water on sun hats (though not straw ones) and UV blocking shirts to cool down (we did this in Grand Canyon one July and it was like heaven). I had no idea they made specific UV blocking umbrellas - will have to check those out. :)
I swear, I went to Disney world in 2019, and we went the day after my birthday, so it was like a 2 week birthday celebration. I had the birthday button, and not only did I get a complimentary dessert/get a special hug from a character at 90% of restaurants,but I also got a birthday sash from bibbiti boppity boutique
I did that with my sunglasses too! Dropped my sunglasses in the bin at Remy, with my 3D glasses on my head. Another guest noticed me going through the bin of 3D glasses, and stopped to help. Got my sunglasses back, and double checked for that after every 3D attraction the rest of the trip.
OH! That must have sucked! But thank you for sharing, because that honestly would not even have occurred to me!! Your knowledge has power.
Hey AJ, love the videos And the newsletter…you have the best voice for this! Question, have you done a good review of Shades Of Green? would love to see your take on it and the benefits of staying in this hotel at WDW
Last year i was maybe over prepared. In my backpack I had reusable water bottles, wet/sani wipes, small first aid kit, cooling towels, a neck fan, dry towels (for wiping wet seats on rides), ziploc bags, 2 portable batteries, and sandals in case my sneakers got really wet.
Lol this is totally me. It’s so much less stressful knowing you’re prepared for any situation though!
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Is that over prepared?
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Seems totally normal to me.
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In Hollywood Studios this year, I found the Star Wars Launch Bay to be a good cooling down spot. It is dark and cool.. I can sit on a bench and chill while my older grandkids get their photos taken.. I am a Florida residdnt with an Annual Pass and photo package. I give them my band and lett themg go. The photos are hysterical when there are no adults telling them what to do. They cool down, have fun, and release any pent-up tension they have. A nice break for everyone. For.my.liittle ones, I take them to Disney Junior's Dance Party.. Again, nice and cool, and it is so much fun to watch the kis dance joyously. Memories of those tantrums in the park are long gone. Thank you, Disney, for making this possible. At EPCOT, there is a wonderful splash pad by Test Track that cools kids down. Bring extra clothes. It is worth it Our family loves Disney'. We have been coming to WDW every year since it opened in 1971. I also love this vlog and read it often. After all this time, I thought I knew everything. But I learn something new with each viewing. Thank you. P.S .I recently learned it was easier to make 2 reservations for 2 at the ScilFi Dine-in theater.
Will you please do a video specific to visiting with young children (2 year olds) for example? And what the best things are to do with them etc?
I want this too!
Agree with all; especially IT TAKES TIME ON BUSSES to get to Parks. In Port Orleans, it took a 15 minute walk from our room and then 35 minutes to get to MK !!! Full ONE HOUR from resort to enter Main Street.
Shipping to Canada works...but you will ALWAYS pay extra fees on delivery. Always. You can spend two to three times the cost in CDN easily with the shipping fee, additional fee at delivery, and exchange. Make sure is something you REALLY cannot carry home and that you REALLY want it.
Honestly, "Ohana on an Epcot day is pretty easy because the Epcot monorail is pretty easy to walk to/from the Polynesian.
Thanks for the tip! We're hoping to stay at Yacht Club next May, and food is a big part of the plans for me.
Thanks AJ And All Of You There At DFB! I Have A Question: I Want To Purchase You DFB Dining Guide 2022. But I Want To Know If It'll Be Prudent And Relevant For My September 2023 WDW Trip? Or Should I Wait For Your New Dining Guide For 2023 When That Becomes Available? Thanks Again! P. s. Brandi At Small World Vacations ROCKS! She's Been Instrumental On Helping Me With My Upcoming WDW Trip In September 2023!😉💖
I was wondering the same thing
Everyone hates on the wet cooling towels, but those legit saved my life and are always packed for every trip now. Some other Disney news tips recommended the neck fan way over the rags - so I got the neck fan for a music festival. Useless!!!! The rags are the best. (You can even buy pretty colorful pashminas to serve the same purpose and look prettier - they only dry quicker)
Side note pertaining to Starbucks Mobile Ordering - Starbucks has discontinued Raspberry syrup - for those of you who don't know by now. Try Strawberry Puree instead. It's a heavier syrup, but it's made from actual strawberries and WAY tastier in my opinion. It's also an ingredient to a core beverage, so won't be discontinued unless they change the build for the Strawberries and Creme frap or get rid of the drink altogether.
The way to tell a TRUE Disney expert is that they know where all the restrooms are!
@disneyfoodblog - should do a video on all the secret corporate lounges in the parks
Always take a poncho to Orlando, and always take an extra pair of socks with you to the park. Walking around with wet socks sucks and easy way for blisters.
Best Friends took good care of my little Pomeranian drama queen on our first post-pandemic trip last year.
Use open table for making reservations. You can make reservations before the 60 day mark
I'm seeing a few in Disney Springs. what restaurant did you get?
Yes! I got a Morimoto Asia reservation.
The Edison, Wine bar George and Raglan Road
What-no reservations to set 60 days in advance for the bathroom? Good deal! 🙂👍🏻
Along with the fuel rod program..
Because Disney has the program the gift shops do not have chargers for sale anymore.
My charger broke while there and I could not buy new one at the hotel gift shop. They conveniently pointed me to the fuel rod vending machine.
Bring an extra.
Scottie FTW!
Not at disney persay but i use the cooling towel and the fan :3
But man i wanna go back to disney world aaaa
AJ, can you do a video on how to get into a career working with disney travel/blogging? I'm super passionate about disney vacations and want to get into a career I will love working with planning other guests trips, but starting off seems a little overwhelming. How did you get started?
Kels's Life commented up above this comment. She mentioned that she was a Guest Relation Cast Member. See if you can contact her, too! I'll bet she'd be able to point you in the right direction. ;)
The Mack and cheese looks soooooo good ❤
My husband lost his (and mine) sunglasses twice on Star Tours. He was so happy to see he’s not the only one 😂
Your trip will be more manageable and enjoyable if you physically get ready one or 2 months before. By walking every day you will build up to the insane amount of walking you do in the parks. Plus standing in line, people dodging, strollers, heat, humidity among other things. Walking 30-45 minutes a day a month or 2 beforehand will help you in the parks every day. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate
I was wondering about this the other day. I'm on my feet 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and walk to and from work every day (service industry, with a 10-minute walk to/from), and go to the gym 2-3 times a week. My guy delivers auto parts 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, also walking to/from work (5-minute walk to/from.) This advice I keep hearing about getting ready for the physicality of WDW - does it really pertain more to desk jockeys, do you think? Or do you think we should up our activity a couple months before we go?
You’ll be fine. The advice is definitely intended more for the people who drive to a desk every day
The b-roll for the Small World web site is from 2012, lol
Are the big and jumbo lockers big enough to hold longer items? Like if I were to purchase a saber from Galaxy’s Edge would it hold the blade if I didn’t want to carry it
Are there any videos about what days to fly out and back?
Do Gideons sell that awesome character artwork?
It looks familiar. I'll bet if you contacted them, they could point you in the direction of the artist. I'm pretty sure I've seen it before somewhere else...
Can you make a video about the Christmas festivities
there is one from.every past year that you can search for. they usually have it posted right away as holiday stuff appears in the parks
My mother has some mobility issues, and while she can walk for a bit, being on our feet for a whole day might justify the use of a wheelchair. Our family hasn't been to an American Disney resort in three decades, so how is the mobility? Will she still have to bother with all that Lightning Lane stuff or are there separate lines for people with mobility concerns?
Hi 🎉! Ok, what is an ultraviolet umbrella? That’s new?
Got my food tray at the local hot dog place
Can you guys clarify the language for the off-site hotels? They were once called "good neighbor" hotels, but now on the site they list "official" hotels and then "gateway" hotels. I've asked the WDW chat people about it, and no one can give me a straight answer as to what the difference is. We're maybe staying off-site for the first time, and I'm confused.
They must have updated that McDonald's since the last time we went. When we went in 2018 and 2017 the lines at that McDonald's were longer than any wait time in the parks, even late at night. They moved. so. slow. I vowed to never go there again. Maybe it's different now?
I love what you do
Was thinking taking a long weekend in December so I wanted to check the park hours. The website only goes out to 11/21/22.
Check it now. We're planning our honeymoon for next May and can see and book everything now if we had the money already.
Can you get souvenirs delivered to a different country? Great videos they have helped me so much!
Someone commented that they were able to have things shipped to Canada, but the extra money in shipping so far and customs is only worth the spend if you absolutely cannot deal with carrying or travelling with it back home.
1. Be willing to pay for Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lanes 2. Get up early so you can take advantage of both!
3. Bring plenty of money 😂
My family and in are taking our 1st Disney trip this April. We have all the tickets and reservations, and I was wondering if we were able to leave the park for a break and drop off souvenirs. Then come back in without a park hopper ticket… is that an option? Btw, I’m loving your videos! They’re so informative!
You can, but you have to return to the same park you were in earlier in the day.
Love your tips!
Anyone noticed Pluto in the clouds
Warning! Restaurants belonging to restaurant groups such as Landry's may give seating priority to club members, even if you were there first!
If we go while a particular after-hours event is occurring, do we necessarily have to leave?
I was wondering that, too. I wonder, though, if they do a quick check for guests who stick around. Though, if you're planning to ride anything, the second you scan in they'll know whether or not you're supposed to be gone.
Can someone help me with a dining reservation question??
We are going to MK next week and have a reservation at the Plaza Restaurant after park hours, during Not So Scary.
Can we stay in the park for our dining time or do I need to cancel?
TIA!!!
Love the videos and they have helped me so much!!!
If your reservation time is before the park closes, you should fine. After your meal, you may be escorted out of the park.
Yes, you can stay in the park for a dining reservation while an after-hours party is happening. My family did this during the Christmas party. They were issued wristbands during their dinner to show that they were allowed to be in the park during this time, but the wristbands were a different color from the after-hours wristbands so that they couldn't sneak into attractions or shops during the party. And yes, as Brian B said, you will be escorted from the park after eating (but you can probably sneak in some photos as you're walked out).
@@ellene4833 that’s so helpful. Thanks a million
@@homemadesimplewithlori FWIW, my family's reservation started a little before the Christmas party began, so they were already seated when guests were ushered out. If your reservation is well after the party starts, you may want to call and double check on this to be certain.
Do they still deliver your purchases to your resort if you are staying at a Disney resort? I remember years ago we would buy something and they just sent it to our room so we wouldn't have to carry it with us.
No. This isn't available as of one of the most recent videos. :/
I will be arriving on a Sunday morning, so I plan on going to Disney Springs that day and get my shopping done there, that way I won’t have to deal with shopping bags in the park! Or wait to go to the shops at the end of the day… I do want that Simba popcorn bucket at AK… 😅 I cannot digest popcorn but I want the souvenir! Ha ha anyways…. But it would have been fun if that service was still available!
on the one hand i love these videos even though i have 0.0000% intention of ever going to Disney
on the other hand i think these daily list videos might be made by an A.I. at this point
Nobody me starts to binge the entire seires to help my mum
So are fireworks not available in October for regular admission? Anywhere we can still view them?
Question on lockers - can you get in and out of the locker all day or is it $10-15 bucks each time you need to access the contents?
I think it's $10-15 all day. I hope
It is 15/day. And you set the code. When you get your locker. Take a pic so you don't forget the number. Also! Everytime I leave for the day, I offer a locked to another family and just give them the code I used, i usually write it on the receipt and hand it to them. A little good karma!
@@A_Girl_named_nick That's so sweet!!!!
What’s wrong with Universal Studios restaurants to.
If you’re using your car for storage on average how long does it take to get to and from your car from someplace like animal kingdom for example versus Magic Kingdom where you have to get on the monorail or the boat
I think there are too many variables; like walking speed, position in parking lot, trams running, preferred parking
Maybe just rent a locker
We shouldn’t even be talking about renting lockers to stash purchases. Package Services: send to front of park AND send to Disney resort are suspended. The alternative: guests to 1.) pay to store purchases and 2.) waste time walking packages to the front of the park where lockers are located. No, this is not creating a good guest experience. Even just bringing back the send to the front of the park service would make guests happier and Disney merchandise sales would probably increase significantly. Nobody wants to carry and stuff packages into ride vehicles all day.
@@justins9886 I asked several store managers their thoughts about package services (back in March). They all said the same thing: they have been BEGGING upper management to bring these back. Convenient for the guest and helps the stores make the sales that upper management demands of theses stores.
Survey says…❌ nope…that thinking aligns with the current administration: decrease services while increasing prices.
I mean, you could also just shop as you're leaving the parks, no? If you're on your way out at that point, you'll only have to carry everything from the shops, out of the park, onto/off of transportation, and back to your room/rental/home. It's an alternative until the parks do finally bring back the sent to room/ship home options. Although, as I type this, I think the "send to room" option has been reinstated for deluxe resorts, at least. I could be mistaken...
Way too many ads in 1blog😢 and couldn't get the easy tricks mail either
Any word on if/when they are bringing back to "deliver to resort" option?
Thank youbfir all the info. My best tip fir traveling with special needs kids is taking a picture I'd the before you leave for the parks. I've lost my son twice and the picture was so helpful locating him.i also put a card in his pocket explaining he has autism and call my mom at the number if I am lost.
Please do an Oogie Boogie Bash ultimate guide.
Do they have minivans with ramps or lifts
Do not use small world vacations.
They are literally useless. I built my vacation through the Disney website and they gave me the same exact quote. Same days and same exact price
Just go build it yourself and save yourself some time
I have not used them but I have used other Disney travel planners and the point of using them for us, is not that they are cheaper (they are generally the same as online like you said) but rather they are free and they book reservations for you as soon as you can and can help build your itinerary. You know, the stuff people get all stressed out about generally.
Is there a way to get merch from EPCOT countries when not in WDW? My daughter saw a t-shirt in Germany she really liked on a recent trip. I tried to find it online but it is not on ShopDisney and there was another site someone told me about (cannot recall name) but it is no longer working!
There’s some Disney personal shoppers out there. You’ll have to pay extra (how they make $) but if you’re really desperate!
@@Mangomartinisful Thanks for the tip! Where do I look for one and how do you know they are reputable?
What, no Plastic Cheese tip?
Is columbus day weekend really a celebrated holiday or long weekend???? Im going to HS and now im scared of the crowds 😢😢😢
Some states observe it (now called Indigenous Peoples’ Day). Florida does observe it, but many schools there still have classes on that day. In some states, schools are closed.
Can’t even send item s back to your room now. Las Vegas is definitely the more adventurous, interesting family experience now.
We took our kids to Vegas a decade ago, when they were little. People's reaction when I tell them that says SOOOOO much more about them than it does about Las Vegas. It's a lot of fun, and there's so much to do that isn't drinking or gambling!
Are the off property deluxe hotels also providing extra evening hours
The only ones that currently offer the evening hours are Swan & Dolphin (and Swan Reserve). The other Official hotels (formerly "good neighbor?") only offer early entry.
@@ellene4833 thanks for letting me know, I will be staying at Hilton BV palace soon
Cinderella's royal table was a very magical memory but I bought a sovineere memory of happily ever after. So what was best????
i understand that lightening lanes by pass lines however my sister and my niece went to Disney for the first time and it was heartbreaking for my 6 year old niece when she had been patiently waiting for frozen ever after for almost an hour and a large group of people walked in front of my sister my niece and brother in law saying we have genie plus. I understand people enjoy the perk but I wish Disney would consider that some people can’t afford to skip the line. That could break hearts of a lot of little kids. What I wish Disney would do is make it so if the group instead of using the correct line cutting ahead of people in the standard que line they loose their reservation if they were rude to the people they were cutting in front of
For my grandchild ren to make the most of their first trip
Cat Discrimination! I blame that the mascot is a mouse. Can you bring cats to hotel rooms? Also, can the pet hotel accept cats? 🐱🐈🐈⬛
I love your channel, but could you PLEASE learn the difference between "bring" and "take"?
I was in the hospital from a seizure in Epcot
46 easy tips??? A ONE-HOUR video???
Yeah let me get a locker to buy their merchandise 🤦♀️ all my shirts were washed one time and they are the 50 th and they are now rags!
Please slow your narrative - very hard to follow what u are saying
If you go into settings for the video, there is an option for "playback speed." You can slow it down there.
I am german and I like her videos, beside other aspects, because it is so easy for me, to understand her.
when you live in an apartment you have to tell amazon how to find you. otherwise they will offer your order to another apartment.
I would literally rather carve my ovaries out with a spork than wear matching tee shirts with my family,.==.
We don't do Halloween Aj
Okay. Disney and most others do.