The problem is that they keep raising prices and people keep flocking to the parks. There is no way to duplicate the experience anywhere else. They simply do it the best. There is no reason for them to not continue to charge more until attendance falls off. At least they are investing heavily in new attractions to keep it fresh. I know how you feel, though. Been going since 72 with my parents then with my family and there is no value to be found. I just accept that walking in the gate and enjoy it as much as possible.
That is a spectacularly accurate way of putting it. Like you booked everyone last minute and demanded they show up at your house to put on a show. They're begrudgingly doing it but...meh
We are all peasants. The real Princesses are the business tycoons. Even though Disney portrays itself to be a leftist with their political views. By firing people over comments made 10yrs ago. They have a completely capitalist mindset. The hypocrisy is uncanny. If it actually wants to be a socialist then they should follow with what they preach. Equality for everyone.
When I was 6 years old (so, 24 years ago) my grandparents brought the whole family (I believe there were 13 of us at the time) on a trip to Disney World. We stayed in the Grand Floridian. It was only after I started watching this channel that I realized the range of how much they had *actually* spent on that trip and how extremely generous they were. The funniest part: I, at age 6, was the oldest grandchild, so they spend all that money for a trip that only I could remember, and just barely 😅
My grandparents took me to Florida when I was like three. I saw a shuttle launch, caught a giant eel, and went to Disney World. I don't remember much, but the Small World song still jumps out of my subconscious every once in a while.
My family’s first Disney trip was 20 years ago. Most of my childhood, we went to Disney every year or every other year. Skip to, my boyfriend and I are now both teachers… we’re not going to Disney with our family very much.
Doing ok anyway......not really "well" LOL When you consider it costs about $2300-2500/month average for a 1-2 bedroom in most big cities in SoCal....Thankfully they haven't upped the prices much since the shutdown. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for rent, groceries etc.
I used to spend way too much time creating these elaborate packages through the booking lol. I would add like a week at the most expensive suites and add dining plans and everything else that was addable. Never pushed the "book" or "checkout" button but it was fun to dream lol..
I do that for First Class intercontinental plane tickets haha. The other day I chuckled as I saw the $10000+ cost of a First Class Korean Air suite Seoul - New York & back. One day.... ?
Remember doing it once for two weeks over xmas and new year staying in the best suite , price was over £ 180 000pp then you still had to buy your disney ticket . If i was lucky enough to win the lottery and be able to afford that would rather get a bunch of under privalage families and take them to a moderate resort and treat the kids to a once in a lifetime holiday instead of treating a few stuck up idiots
I did once in 2017 it was magical I was able to eat at all the super fancy restaurants every night on the dining plan and a concierge 2 story room in boardwalk inn with all 4 parks included and our concierge found us fast passes like use for any ride anytime kind along with the ones we had booked already for no extra at no more that 3000 for 5 days now you COULD NEVER!
as an Asian I really want to visit Disney World again cause there's so much to do ! and I personally prefer Shanghai to Tokyo because the rides are really advanced and epic
I know I'm gonna get a lot of downvotes for this one but....Disney has been inflating prices at about the same rate as general cost of living. Guess what hasn't been inflating? Wages. If companies are still paying their workers exactly the same wages as they did 20 years ago, but everything else in life has gone up in price, then you can't afford the middle class lifestyle you were used to anymore. Not only is Disney more expensive, but so is your rent, your food, schooling, childcare, etc. So you have less disposable income on top of all that. Disney jacking up prices isn't the only problem, stagnant wages are the biggest contributor in why everything seems to be more expensive now.
But minimum wage in Florida has risen 49% compared to the wages in 2000? Not to mention the installation and addition of attractions across all parks that took place during this time?? Remember when Disney first opened cost of admission was much lower but a lot of attractions you had to pay additionally to access after admission. Now you pay one entrance price and have access to everything included. Not to mention a $10000+ spent on end of the night shows that take place in every park at the end of everyday…
@@TheThesassysisters "But minimum wage in Florida has risen 49% compared to the wages in 2000" okay? That has nothing to do with the fact that average wages haven't risen with inflation.
I mean, this doesn't really seem to be relevant to the video honestly. This is about how the rich do disney, they are the ones profiting off of the lower wages.
We are about 20 years away from Disney reserving certain “exclusive access” days when the park will be closed to anyone who does not pay $1000 to enter.
There's probably a lot of people that would pay 5 times the price to deal with 1/5th the crowds for the day. or at least enough to make it worth it to disney
A thousand would be too much for me, but I just went to Disney at required 2/3rds capacity and it was incredible. I would pay double the ticket for a half-capacity day, for sure. You get to do and see so much more!
I grew up dirt poor in an immigrant family but my parents could take me to Disney very often because my uncle was an acrobat in La nouba! I am now very comfortable and the disney experience as a vip is amazing. We go very often with my kids. But I realize they will never understand how awesome it is because they never went to Disney as an immigrant child who thought it was so magical
I thought U.S. Disneyland's were for the rich already? The only Disneyland in the World that isn't expensive, is Tokyo Disneyland. The tickets and food is way cheaper.
I’m a FL resident, and I’m glad I got my fill of Disney before it tripled in price. I used to stay at the Wilderness Lodge for $220/night and All Star Music for like $95. Got into the parks for free while my mother in law worked there, but admission tickets were like $75. It’s insane what they’re charging now. I feel bad for families with kids so want to go and can’t afford it.
Ticket price is currently $109 so not necessarily a big jump from the $75. What makes DW expensive is the travel, lodging, and food of you don't live nearby.
@@aceace605 Yeah definitely. I live abroad in the UK so we have to get a long-haul plane, and flights from London to Florida have jumped up by a ridiculous amount. On top of a week at Disney and Universal, the price mounts up to be extortionate. It's 10x cheaper to go to Disneyland Paris, but absolutely nothing beats Disney World so we're forced to pay up the rising ticket and travel costs.
@@aceace605 Stay at cheaper motels OUTSIDE the park or better yet in a tent at a camp ground. Also take snacks in to the park & DON'T buy there expensive food. Instead eat outside the park. Even the gas station right outside the Magic Kingdom has normal priced food NOT price gouging like the parks do.
I don't understand why anyone would pay so much for a hotel? I literally don't go to Disney to go to a spa or golf 😂 I spend dawn to midnight in the parks, exhaust myself to the point of just passing out on the bed, having the best sleep and then repeating again!
I was married at Disney World Polynesian Point 20 years ago. Pictures at Cinderella castle at sunrise before the park opened, and amazing gift basket with his and her watches that can only get by being married there. It was fun, amazing, exhausting, lol but worth it.
My best Disneyland experience was one evening when the organizers of a convention I was attending in Anaheim rented the entire park for the convention attendees. All told, only a few hundred of us attended, and although the food choices were a bit limited, there were absolutely no lines, and we could ride anything we wanted as often as we wanted.
If you can spend 12k on bull, then you can definitely spend the extra on the ticket. Hell, some of those people probably don't even look at the prices let alone calculate the bottom line prior to.
The park ticket is dirt cheap if you’re already doing this. As someone who goes on a vip tour like this every month or so, as a Florida resident, it’s not even a thought
@@DisneyUpBoilerUp a four day ticket for a Florida resident is like $60 per day I’m a stay at home mom now, supported my husband / our family single-handedly for years before his business exploded. He didn’t have an income for three years and I worked two jobs on top of being a stay at home mom. Now I just enjoy life and take my kids to Disney on vip tours really often 🙂 so grateful to see tickets as dirt cheap now. Took years to get here.
My parents worked hard so that they could take us every year and they always made a point of reminding us to savor every moment because for lots of people Disney is a once in a lifetime experience!
Many years ago, when I was still young and cute lol, I met a handsome young man who was working the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. I first noticed him when I boarded the ride, then happened to notice he was waiting for me when the ride reached it's in (at another location!) He stopped me and asked if I wanted to meet him on his lunch break, he was cute, and when single and young, why not have a fun vacation fling right? Well, this turned into the coolest date, and awesome long distance friendship. He took me through all the fancy backstage things, I walked a catwalk HIGH above the ride we met at...it was a long way down for sure! I got to see the inner workings of Space Mountain, the "forbidden" parts of Cinderella's Castle and much more. I felt very lucky and honored to spend my entire Disney day like a Disney Royal w/front of the line access to anything my heart desired, fine dining, and more (Not to mention souvenirs from any shop that interested me. Turns out, my Disney Love, was a child of one of the Head Directors of the park so - he basically had free rein of the park anyway. Just wanted to share my story for a couple of reasons: One being, if you have the chance to get to do any of the things I mentioned whether you pay for it, or it's offered on a golden platter lol, DO IT! The second reason is simple. Just because you are on a short getaway, don't close your eyes to the possibility of love or at the very least, a long lasting friendship with memories that can last a lifetime! So here's to you Shell (ironically his name is my nickname) - thank you for the years of friendship and the memories created. I will love you always and take the memories with me to the end of my days! If I may, let me mention one last thing, this isn't just for the young, it is for the young at heart as well! Shell was not the only friend I made on that vacation. At our condo, I made friends with 4 other people who I spent each evening with around the pool until they would run us out - we laughed, played cards, shared wine - it was an amazing time truly. Two of the people fell in love, got married, and returned to England- Wendy and Michael respectively. He was from Texas, she from England and visiting with her kids. I had my 2yr old with me (and my parents thankfully lol) and the other 3 friends I made Mark, Erica, and John - from the Keys and all the way up in New Jersey, have remained in my life as well. This all began 23yrs ago and I think about it often. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WHILE YOU CAN!!!! And remember age is merely a number, what we have in common far surpasses the man made construct of time!
@@safersephiroth943 Not too many 1%ers will pony up for those expensive options. The 0.1 or 0.001% do those things. The ultra-rich, not the garden-variety rich.
I loved backstage magic - the cast members were wonderful, and were very indulgent about my geeking out over basically everything. Super interesting tour.
Can you do a real "most quiet 🤫" Disney room list? I know has been mentions of quiet v loud on lists before (like the center of the contemporary due to chef Mickey's), but can you do one with the actual wall thickness, thick windows to hear no outside noise, and the least chance of loud people in mind? Us migraine sufferers want to know! TIA
You can have thick walls, but its that adjoining room door that is going to get you! I never understood that, I can hear almost everything through those doors.
@@roshill2010 the mouse is actually stuck with a history of cooking in the books for years and lying about their finances.... they are badly in debt and that's why they are after the money whales right now.
Yes, the Disney Gallery used to be in what is now the Dream Suite. One time I even caught a tour of the gallery where they talked about how it was going to be Walt's new apartment, showed off where the sinks and closets were, and all of that. It was a nice space, sadly now behind a paywall. Same with Court of Angels. Disney doesn't realize how important having quiet, out of the way spaces actually is.
Am I the only one sort of weirded out by renting out the whole park? I get if you're a celebrity and you don't want the fuss, but if you're just a normal rich person, it feels sort of creepy to have a whole park to yourself.
I know this is unrelated but Regal Cinemas, at least here in California that I know of, have started allowing people to rent an auditorium for up to 20 people. It costs $129-$299, without tax.
The VIP tour is definitely not a bad idea. Especially because you can bring 10 people. I’ve never been to Disney World so that seems like a great option!
Just to clarify what was said about Swan and Dolphin, they include ON PROPERTY bus transportation and boats to and from Epcot, but does NOT include free transportation between the airport and the hotel.
if I was rich i’d be spending money traveling the world, not on disney lol. but super rich people have the money to do both i’m sure, so it’s still interesting to see!
Amen. I grew up going to Disneyland so I am nostalgic for it but if I didn't have kids (and was rich) I don't think I'd care. I want to see England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain..........but alas will likely never afford it. So here's Disneyland! ☺️🏰
To each their own I think the prices are outrageous but there are ways to make it affordable. I personally love it. The diversity of activities at my fingertips. The massive amounts of walking and the atmosphere I love the beach too but disney is great for me
In 2014 a Club 33 member took myself and some family/friends on a 12 hour tour of Disneyland. Although we knew it was a big deal and appreciate it, years later that same Club 33 member and myself would feel our jaws drop as those hourly rates went up 4x to 5x in price. We'd never pay that amount now. I'm not saying the experience isn't worth it, I'm saying we object to inflated prices and irresponsible spending. Even the rich draw a line somewhere and say "Nah, I'm out." I wish more people would. Disney won't stop jacking up prices until most of you learn and stop going. They only do it because you keep coming and can't control your impulses.
12:15 I so badly want to give that room a renovation! Photo 1: Change the table lights to fancy ball lights that hang. The kitchen lights to modern built in lights. That carpet looks like a classroom carpet, get rid of the darker lines. The birch wood stuff makes it feel like "cheap, dodgy, near the Beach hotel" vibes. Replace all the wood with black wood, the table with dark brown wood. Get rid of the table thing against the couch and turn into a half wall, it's like a feature wall (with blurry glass on top, the walls have some art by an artist from Disney maybe). The TV hangs in a square built for it or its a mirror TV and the couch had a leg rest.
I think if I were rich, rather than "live it up" at Disney, I'd give kids who would otherwise probably never get to go to Disney the chance to go. That means more than a VIP experience.
Awww 💗 You're awesome. I didn't think of that. I'd probably want to go with the kids though not gonna lie. Lol 😆 But I really rather travel the world myself. If I were rich, especially if I didn't have kids.
Do you mean like kids in Niger? I love the thought, but considering they hardly have clean drinking water, they'd probably love going to your local grocery store much better. To them, that would be their Disney World.
@@lactosetheintolerant5640 You know there are kids in America that live in poverty. You don't need to go to tribal Africa to find kids who would never get a chance to go to Disneyland otherwise.
@@orion3706 What does that have to do with anything? The original post was if you were rich, you'd give kids who would otherwise never get to go to Disney a chance to go. I pointed out there are much better things to give such kids, kids in Niger being a good example. Your thought is nice but not at all rooted in reality. Last stats I saw, 1 out of every 3 university students in the US are food insecure. So, not really kids, but there we see a perfect example of someone disadvantaged and how going to Disney won't really help them.
And people say that Star Wars: Galactic Cruise Experience is expensive. I'm not rich, but my family is going. Just financing it through a travel agency. Book ahead, take your time paying. You have until 3 months prior to reservation to finish paying. At 2 months prior to order extras, like Saber build or droid build.
The first time I went to Disney we were poor. We drove from Maryland to Florida in a van and split the gas cost between 4 of us and stayed at the campground in the van. We only had one meal inside the park and got McDonalds for other meals. We didn't buy any merch and only went for three days. I'm not poor anymore, but now I can't afford it with the new price hikes.
How the rich do Disney: 1) They can buy tickets! 2) They can pay for Fastpasses! 3) They can stay in the hotels! 4) They can pay for parking! 5) They can pay for food!
We used to do Disneyland every year with my sisters family and do a 5 day park hopper. It's MUCH cheaper to fork out the cash and do the VIP tour. You get as much content and rides in 1 day as you do, 5 days during the busy season. Then you can spend the other 4 days at the beach.
A friend invited us to the VIP tour with him and his wife for their anniversary, I had no IDEA it was that much.. But we did do everything in 6 hours, I mean everything, that was open at that time.
We got to stay in the Roy Disney Suite at the Grand for a few nights (we did NOT pay the normal room rate lol, it was a special circumstance) and that was the boujiest I have ever felt in my life! We also got to visit the Princess Diana suite, it was gorgeous and SO fancy
Fun video. There’s a big difference between enjoying all Disney has to offer with (nearly) unlimited funds and visiting Disney if you’re famous. If you’re famous (and judging by the D- and C-list celebs Disney has feted that’s a big subset of the population) your visit is typically coordinated by Disney PR staff, rightfully so as personal security is an issue most park goers enjoy without second thought. By far the best experience is a Disney vacation where the general public has absolutely no idea who you are. Disney parks management may well know you’re there (Did Disney shareholder relations help organize your trip?) but for many in the one-per-cent-of-the-top-one-per-cent, it’s a rare enjoyable opportunity to be part of the world at-large.
I imagine this is how anyone making minimum wage in this country feels about anyone that can afford to go to Disney honestly. I can only justify the cost 2 times a decade, and this is actually how I currently view people who say they go several times a year.
It's mind-blowing to me, I understand the appeal to Disney fans and parents of Disney fans, but I feel like you could rent out an actual castle somewhere for less.
My aunt is Club 33 and invited me along for a VIP tour with a Plaid a couple of years ago for the day. The entire experience -- including the Club 33 perks -- was pretty amazing and it's gonna be darn near impossible to ever top.
For some of these experiences you have either to be rich or be a cast member 😅 I had the chance to spend some hours after the park closed at the cinderella’s castle stage for an electronic music concert (dj maxwell) with my cast member friends, when I used to work there. It was totally free and one of the best things I have ever experienced. There were fireworks during the entire concert with a really amazing lighting and music.
So the video starts and I'm thinking that, yes, I want to do the private VIP tour. It sounds phenomenal, like the best way to get on all the rides you want to hit at maybe two of the parks and not spend time waiting. Price is steep but it's for up to ten people so that, to me, sounds like something worth doing. Then AJ talks about the other VIP tour and that sounded even better, way better. Then she put the price up. Nope. No chance. A thousand bucks an hour for six people and you still have to buy park passes and get the hopper option? I love WDW but that's a semester of tuition for college.
Today has been exactly 15 years since I first visited Disney World in sixth grade. September was one of the best times to go with the exception of all the love bugs everywhere. Still my favorite vacation.
@@christianfaux736 a sweet combination of slight jealousy, tiredness, and a scent of frustration. Knowing that someone can spend your annual wage in just a one week vacation or a Louis Vuitton bag can be a tad frustrating, consider you did work right about (40 hours times 50 weeks) 2000 hours of possibly back breaking work. But after a few minutes, we all go back to understanding the world isn't fair and you either live smart or let yourself get broken by how ducked everything is out there. Cheers.
@@christianfaux736 families go in debt over school lunches. Of course, in the Land of the Free you're definitely ALLOWED to spend 35k on a Swarovski Cinderella castle, but I feel like any normal human with empathy would feel their blood begin to boil when considering both those facts, regardless of your political stance.
I went there yesterday and you know what made me feel like a VIP? Skipping 2 hour lines with the genie + pass. I got on rides in five minutes with it. Truly a enhancing experience.
So, I DID get the $120 water at Victoria and Albert's. For my taste buds, Evian is actually far better, and pairs better with food. To each their own. I wouldn't do it again.
We did behind the seeds tour and it was one of the most memorable experiences. We got to release ladybugs, feed the fish, eat some of the produce and even saw a 20,000 Leagues under the sea ride vehicle which was stored in a backstage area.
I worked for a local limo company over the past couple decades. I once picked up a rapper's baby's momma and entourage of friends [it was the kid's 15th birthday weekend]. They got the $10k/day VIP tour. Around 3pm, they decided they wanted to see Universal Studios. So, they made a call and got Universal's version of the VIP treatment. They spent the next whole day back at Disney....same price again. As far as celebrity status, I've picked up quite a few at Signature at MCO and taken them to the Four Seasons, waited, take them to whatever venue in Orlando they're doing their concert and home [to the Four Seasons] again. Then, there are some that I've picked up at the main terminal and taken to the Contemporary. It's funny how the ones I've taken to the Four Seasons are much cooler people to hang with than the ones I've taken to the Contemporary--who are usually what I call "SIP" or Self Important Person. If you're that important, shouldn't you be at the Four Seasons, too? :P
I'm not rich but got a big bonus at the start of the year. Decided to use it to treat my wife to the vip experience and our vip tour guide would shovel through people and go through exits to get us in 😂 He even brought out exclusive characters just to meet us before they prepped for the parade and this little kid was like mommy why arent they talking to us 😭 Can't see it the same way but definitely got our fix
DFB! Great video! Would love to see a list of your favorite open air eating places! We're heading to Disneyworld in late october and our party just isn't quite comfortable eating inside yet. A guide to outdoor eating at Disney would be amazing!
This is why I’ve spent my last dollar at Disney. Unfortunate since my kids were brought there 7 times when they were younger. I looked forward to taking my grandchildren but with all that outrageous cost increases and rules changes this is not happening. I’ll take them to Europe and get a much more memorable experience.
Exactly. Why go to the fake countries at World Showcase when you can actually travel to the real countries for less money? Enjoy Europe with the Grandkids, that will be a great experience for them.
Goodness, taking your grandchildren to Europe is so much more magical and will expand their mind! They’ll remember it for years to come great thinking.
I won a "Star Wars Weekend" ten years ago that included the VIP tour. The VIP treatment was one of the highlights of the trip. If you can afford it, it would be worth the money.
I’d say skip Disneyland and DisneyWorld, and just head to Tokyo Disneyland AND Disneyland SEA. You’ll DEFINITELY get your money’s worth there AND the souvenirs are cuter 🥰
I was very lucky as a child. My aunt worked at disney, and my dad and I always got in for free. I've been to Disney at least 15 times. It was some the best childhood memories. I fear disney has become so expensive that I won't be able to share similar experiences with my kids. (When i actually have kids, lol). It's sad though. To me anyway.
Went to Disney in FL for their Choir/ Show choir competitions senior year of high school. Stayed the at the Allstar. Took home a soloist award too. I also remember being in an igloo room when younger too when we lived in Florida.
Wasn’t a VIP tour, but during my senior trip, we were taken backstage to Haunted Mansion and saw all of the tricks they used on the ride. We also learned a lot of interesting history in the American section of Frontierland (i forget the name!). Definitely an experience I will never forget.
7:21 21 Royal was going to be Roy Disney's private apartment. However, with Walt's passage, I don't believe Roy Disney ever had any interest in staying there, and so it was unoccupied for years. It was for a time used as a Disney Gallery, and open to the public with no admission charge. I guess they have decided to make an exclusive experience out of it. I'm just glad I was able to see the place, while it was still open to the regular public.
When she was talking about the water sold at Victoria & Albert's I was getting flashbacks to the episode of Penn & Tellers BS where they talked about bottled water...😂😹
*Walt sold much of the rights to Disney before it became the Disney we love… I think Disney may be embellishing the whole “Walt was going to live here bit as incentive to stay.”* love this channel
I'm embarrassed to admit I hadn't even considered that when it makes so much sense. This video alone is full of mentions of celebrities staying here and eating there, claiming that something was meant for Walt himself is a great marketing strategy.
We just did a Private VIP tour last week. Totally worth the money we hit all 4 parks and 17 attractions. We also had an AMAZING guide! It made us able to do everything we wanted on our short 3 day trip.
My friend and I were at tower of terror and we started talking back to the cast members in that same old timey accent. we also posed funny during the ride picture (rock paper scissors) and the cast member saw. He took us thru this back elevator, skipped the line and got back on immediately 5 mins after we just got off. Love the cast members.
I never even considered the fact that there are uber-expensive restaurants in disney. Someday I hope I have the funds to get a VIP disney stay. K, back to school work...
Our one time experience felt like we were royalty. To be able to not think about cooking and having free dinning meant royalty to us. We left the trip and had to pull out money to pay for the Starbucks at the airport and that was when we knew that we were no longer of royalty 😔
I’ve been in backstage Disney before. I wasn’t and still not a cast member. I was back there with permission. The reason I was back there was because my high schools marching band performed in the magic kingdom parade on thanksgiving. The cast members led us to the backstage area so we could get ready. We were the very first unit in the parade, so we were leading the entire thing. When it was over we went back to the backstage area to change back into comfy clothes, and a cast member gave all 150 of us (not including the other 2 marching bands from the other high schools in my district (with the other 2 bands there was probably just under 700 of us)) an exclusive performing arts Mickey ears.
I think a “how the poor do Disney” video would be more beneficial
She's done a bunch of those
They don’t!
A video of people ... shot from the back, looking at Disney from the outside. Or, more likely, just a video of us watching this video! Lol
It'd be a short video. Basically, they don't.
They are called ‘cast members’🤪
When our children were small, our Disney experiences made us feel rich. These days, we feel like unwelcome peasants.
The problem is that they keep raising prices and people keep flocking to the parks. There is no way to duplicate the experience anywhere else. They simply do it the best. There is no reason for them to not continue to charge more until attendance falls off. At least they are investing heavily in new attractions to keep it fresh. I know how you feel, though. Been going since 72 with my parents then with my family and there is no value to be found. I just accept that walking in the gate and enjoy it as much as possible.
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That is a spectacularly accurate way of putting it. Like you booked everyone last minute and demanded they show up at your house to put on a show. They're begrudgingly doing it but...meh
We are all peasants. The real Princesses are the business tycoons. Even though Disney portrays itself to be a leftist with their political views. By firing people over comments made 10yrs ago. They have a completely capitalist mindset. The hypocrisy is uncanny. If it actually wants to be a socialist then they should follow with what they preach. Equality for everyone.
Go to a local regional park. You will enjoy yourself a lot more and spend a fraction of what you would at Disney
When I was 6 years old (so, 24 years ago) my grandparents brought the whole family (I believe there were 13 of us at the time) on a trip to Disney World. We stayed in the Grand Floridian. It was only after I started watching this channel that I realized the range of how much they had *actually* spent on that trip and how extremely generous they were. The funniest part: I, at age 6, was the oldest grandchild, so they spend all that money for a trip that only I could remember, and just barely 😅
Your grandparents were on a whole other level
Well I assume your grandparents enjoyed it too and they did remember it longer than you did.
It was for them much more than you lol
24 years ago Disney was much more affordable...
My grandparents took me to Florida when I was like three. I saw a shuttle launch, caught a giant eel, and went to Disney World. I don't remember much, but the Small World song still jumps out of my subconscious every once in a while.
Looking forward to 2030's DFB Video: "Only the rich do Disney"!
Lol
Did you mean to write 2023?
Great comment!
And thats not including park clothes, luggage, prep items, parking, and rentals.
@@johannatrovato5539 I was going to say 2015-future. Some of these options are insane and expensive
If you can afford to go to Disney you're doing financial well in life.
no you mean were
Majority put themselves into credit card debt.
My family’s first Disney trip was 20 years ago. Most of my childhood, we went to Disney every year or every other year. Skip to, my boyfriend and I are now both teachers… we’re not going to Disney with our family very much.
Doing ok anyway......not really "well" LOL When you consider it costs about $2300-2500/month average for a 1-2 bedroom in most big cities in SoCal....Thankfully they haven't upped the prices much since the shutdown. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for rent, groceries etc.
Not really? I’m 16 and I got a job and managed to get money to take my girlfriend to Disney in October and I still have loads left
I used to spend way too much time creating these elaborate packages through the booking lol. I would add like a week at the most expensive suites and add dining plans and everything else that was addable. Never pushed the "book" or "checkout" button but it was fun to dream lol..
I do that for First Class intercontinental plane tickets haha. The other day I chuckled as I saw the $10000+ cost of a First Class Korean Air suite Seoul - New York & back.
One day.... ?
That is both awesome and sad at the same time. ... .... ... Well, I know what I'm doing for the next hour.
Remember doing it once for two weeks over xmas and new year staying in the best suite , price was over £ 180 000pp then you still had to buy your disney ticket . If i was lucky enough to win the lottery and be able to afford that would rather get a bunch of under privalage families and take them to a moderate resort and treat the kids to a once in a lifetime holiday instead of treating a few stuck up idiots
I used to do this too but with the halloween packages. Never hit book, but like you said, it's fun to dream... lol
I did once in 2017 it was magical I was able to eat at all the super fancy restaurants every night on the dining plan and a concierge 2 story room in boardwalk inn with all 4 parks included and our concierge found us fast passes like use for any ride anytime kind along with the ones we had booked already for no extra at no more that 3000 for 5 days now you COULD NEVER!
If I was rich, I’d consider skipping Disney World and head for Tokyo Disneyland XD
Oh totally. So much better than the American parks these days.
September 2020 - Cancelled. September 2021 - Cancelled. Thanks COVID!! We WILL get there some day! And MiraCosta? Oh yes! That's the resort!!
And Tokyo Disney is so much more affordable as far as admission and food prices. Disney sea is even better in my opinion.
as an Asian I really want to visit Disney World again cause there's so much to do !
and I personally prefer Shanghai to Tokyo because the rides are really advanced and epic
Ive been to all the Disney parks around the world and Tokyo DisneySea is my favorite! Totally worth making the trip!
I know I'm gonna get a lot of downvotes for this one but....Disney has been inflating prices at about the same rate as general cost of living. Guess what hasn't been inflating? Wages. If companies are still paying their workers exactly the same wages as they did 20 years ago, but everything else in life has gone up in price, then you can't afford the middle class lifestyle you were used to anymore. Not only is Disney more expensive, but so is your rent, your food, schooling, childcare, etc. So you have less disposable income on top of all that. Disney jacking up prices isn't the only problem, stagnant wages are the biggest contributor in why everything seems to be more expensive now.
I completely agree
The point is, disney hasn't raised their wages either. The "inflation" money is just going to the already rich that dont need it.
But minimum wage in Florida has risen 49% compared to the wages in 2000? Not to mention the installation and addition of attractions across all parks that took place during this time?? Remember when Disney first opened cost of admission was much lower but a lot of attractions you had to pay additionally to access after admission. Now you pay one entrance price and have access to everything included. Not to mention a $10000+ spent on end of the night shows that take place in every park at the end of everyday…
@@TheThesassysisters "But minimum wage in Florida has risen 49% compared to the wages in 2000" okay? That has nothing to do with the fact that average wages haven't risen with inflation.
I mean, this doesn't really seem to be relevant to the video honestly.
This is about how the rich do disney, they are the ones profiting off of the lower wages.
We are about 20 years away from Disney reserving certain “exclusive access” days when the park will be closed to anyone who does not pay $1000 to enter.
20 years is generous. I give it 5.
There's probably a lot of people that would pay 5 times the price to deal with 1/5th the crowds for the day. or at least enough to make it worth it to disney
A thousand would be too much for me, but I just went to Disney at required 2/3rds capacity and it was incredible. I would pay double the ticket for a half-capacity day, for sure. You get to do and see so much more!
I'd pay it if it meant i didn't have to wait in lines
@@acedaryl2that’s exactly why they have these lines and let more people in.
I grew up dirt poor in an immigrant family but my parents could take me to Disney very often because my uncle was an acrobat in La nouba! I am now very comfortable and the disney experience as a vip is amazing. We go very often with my kids. But I realize they will never understand how awesome it is because they never went to Disney as an immigrant child who thought it was so magical
I'm so glad your kids get to have that.
I thought U.S. Disneyland's were for the rich already? The only Disneyland in the World that isn't expensive, is Tokyo Disneyland. The tickets and food is way cheaper.
Pretty much. I personally didn't get to go to any Disney park until I up and moved to Tokyo and went to Tokyo Disney
I’m a FL resident, and I’m glad I got my fill of Disney before it tripled in price. I used to stay at the Wilderness Lodge for $220/night and All Star Music for like $95. Got into the parks for free while my mother in law worked there, but admission tickets were like $75. It’s insane what they’re charging now. I feel bad for families with kids so want to go and can’t afford it.
Ticket price is currently $109 so not necessarily a big jump from the $75. What makes DW expensive is the travel, lodging, and food of you don't live nearby.
@@aceace605 Yeah definitely. I live abroad in the UK so we have to get a long-haul plane, and flights from London to Florida have jumped up by a ridiculous amount. On top of a week at Disney and Universal, the price mounts up to be extortionate. It's 10x cheaper to go to Disneyland Paris, but absolutely nothing beats Disney World so we're forced to pay up the rising ticket and travel costs.
@@aceace605 Stay at cheaper motels OUTSIDE the park or better yet in a tent at a camp ground. Also take snacks in to the park & DON'T buy there expensive food. Instead eat outside the park. Even the gas station right outside the Magic Kingdom has normal priced food NOT price gouging like the parks do.
ticket price is currently $180 @@aceace605
I don't understand why anyone would pay so much for a hotel? I literally don't go to Disney to go to a spa or golf 😂 I spend dawn to midnight in the parks, exhaust myself to the point of just passing out on the bed, having the best sleep and then repeating again!
My family was lucky enough to be gifted with a VIP tour by a generous friend who lives in FL and is a Club 33 member, it was pure luxury!
🎶Jealousy, Jealousy🎶
I would love a full video about the Disney wedding process. I'm not getting married. I just think it would be entertaining.
Have you watched Fairytale Weddings on Disney+? So over the top.
I agree with this request.
I was married at Disney World Polynesian Point 20 years ago. Pictures at Cinderella castle at sunrise before the park opened, and amazing gift basket with his and her watches that can only get by being married there. It was fun, amazing, exhausting, lol but worth it.
I agree with this request. It looks like I'm probably going to die alone so I might as well see a video about what I'm missing.
@@chichilady2644 So don't leave us in suspense, are you *still* married?
My best Disneyland experience was one evening when the organizers of a convention I was attending in Anaheim rented the entire park for the convention attendees. All told, only a few hundred of us attended, and although the food choices were a bit limited, there were absolutely no lines, and we could ride anything we wanted as often as we wanted.
Can't run water in the bathtub?!?! Then forget it. I'll take my vast wealth elsewhere.
Lol! I thought that was strangely specific!
Mmmm yes.....the dirty plebs can go if they want. Lol 🤣 Idk who would think to turn on the bathtub.
Uh not during the tour. She wasn’t talking about staying there
$12,000 and they can't foot the bill for a park ticket?🤦♀️
If you can spend 12k on bull, then you can definitely spend the extra on the ticket. Hell, some of those people probably don't even look at the prices let alone calculate the bottom line prior to.
The park ticket is dirt cheap if you’re already doing this. As someone who goes on a vip tour like this every month or so, as a Florida resident, it’s not even a thought
@@serenasomerset I'm not sure what you do for a living, but for me $159 isn't dirt cheap 😜🤣
@@DisneyUpBoilerUp a four day ticket for a Florida resident is like $60 per day
I’m a stay at home mom now, supported my husband / our family single-handedly for years before his business exploded. He didn’t have an income for three years and I worked two jobs on top of being a stay at home mom. Now I just enjoy life and take my kids to Disney on vip tours really often 🙂 so grateful to see tickets as dirt cheap now. Took years to get here.
@@serenasomerset unfortunately I'm not a Florida resident.
My parents worked hard so that they could take us every year and they always made a point of reminding us to savor every moment because for lots of people Disney is a once in a lifetime experience!
Feel bankrupt just listening to this
🤣🤣🤣 I feel you.
Time to consume the wealthy
😂😂😂
That sucks I’m sorry
Many years ago, when I was still young and cute lol, I met a handsome young man who was working the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. I first noticed him when I boarded the ride, then happened to notice he was waiting for me when the ride reached it's in (at another location!) He stopped me and asked if I wanted to meet him on his lunch break, he was cute, and when single and young, why not have a fun vacation fling right? Well, this turned into the coolest date, and awesome long distance friendship. He took me through all the fancy backstage things, I walked a catwalk HIGH above the ride we met at...it was a long way down for sure! I got to see the inner workings of Space Mountain, the "forbidden" parts of Cinderella's Castle and much more. I felt very lucky and honored to spend my entire Disney day like a Disney Royal w/front of the line access to anything my heart desired, fine dining, and more (Not to mention souvenirs from any shop that interested me. Turns out, my Disney Love, was a child of one of the Head Directors of the park so - he basically had free rein of the park anyway. Just wanted to share my story for a couple of reasons: One being, if you have the chance to get to do any of the things I mentioned whether you pay for it, or it's offered on a golden platter lol, DO IT! The second reason is simple. Just because you are on a short getaway, don't close your eyes to the possibility of love or at the very least, a long lasting friendship with memories that can last a lifetime! So here's to you Shell (ironically his name is my nickname) - thank you for the years of friendship and the memories created. I will love you always and take the memories with me to the end of my days!
If I may, let me mention one last thing, this isn't just for the young, it is for the young at heart as well! Shell was not the only friend I made on that vacation. At our condo, I made friends with 4 other people who I spent each evening with around the pool until they would run us out - we laughed, played cards, shared wine - it was an amazing time truly. Two of the people fell in love, got married, and returned to England- Wendy and Michael respectively. He was from Texas, she from England and visiting with her kids. I had my 2yr old with me (and my parents thankfully lol) and the other 3 friends I made Mark, Erica, and John - from the Keys and all the way up in New Jersey, have remained in my life as well. This all began 23yrs ago and I think about it often. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WHILE YOU CAN!!!! And remember age is merely a number, what we have in common far surpasses the man made construct of time!
Amazing story!!
WHAT An Extraordinary Story! How Great it is to Feel and be Lucky 🎢🎡🎪
Did you give him succ?
I can live without Disneyland theme parks easily.
I appreciate your candor. It's nice to hear a pure unbiased, unpaid experience.
I’m quite certain this channel gets paid by Disney for these videos.
So if I sold my home I could do some of this for 4 days. Got it.
😭
I don't care how exclusive these experiences are, some of these prices are literally outrageous.
The rich do Disney as the middle class did Disney 20 years ago.
Oh yeah I said it. I SAID IT
Truth. But that's the entire world in a nutshell. Even with two parents working full time many have trouble keeping afloat.
That's the fruit of the last 40 years of Democrat & Republican rule (yes they're both to blame). Same old policies keep the rich getting richer
@@chrisroberts5747 They absolutely both to blame. I love seeing these comments because they are a VERY sadly rare occurrence.
Yeah the middle class totally got private tours and caviar courses with a private dinner with the head chef. Totally. 🙄
@@safersephiroth943 Not too many 1%ers will pony up for those expensive options. The 0.1 or 0.001% do those things. The ultra-rich, not the garden-variety rich.
I loved backstage magic - the cast members were wonderful, and were very indulgent about my geeking out over basically everything. Super interesting tour.
That I would love to do one day
Can you do “How the Poor Do Disney” bc that’s what I need 😂😂
😂😂😂 You and a great part of the world, including myself
You don't. 🤷♀️
Literally every other video they make is about that
@@KimmyQueen it was a ✨joke✨
The poor don't do Disney period. Especially now.
Can you do a real "most quiet 🤫" Disney room list? I know has been mentions of quiet v loud on lists before (like the center of the contemporary due to chef Mickey's), but can you do one with the actual wall thickness, thick windows to hear no outside noise, and the least chance of loud people in mind? Us migraine sufferers want to know! TIA
I second this.
You can have thick walls, but its that adjoining room door that is going to get you! I never understood that, I can hear almost everything through those doors.
Oh yes please!!!
We managed to get a room at Pop Century that was on the outside corner of the top floor, away from the pools. Pretty much silent...
I had a water view at the boardwalk and it was quiet for me.
If Disney and Chapek keep going in the direction they're going soon it'll only be the rich who can afford to go.
Already is
For sure right after he changes the name to Scrooge Mcduck World.
@@leonardengelhart1965 That mouse is swimming in gold right now in Cinderella's castle.
@@leonardengelhart1965 that name is fitting
@@roshill2010 the mouse is actually stuck with a history of cooking in the books for years and lying about their finances.... they are badly in debt and that's why they are after the money whales right now.
I remember going up the the Dream Suite at Disneyland years ago, back when it was an art gallery displaying concept/exclusive art for the parks.
Yes, the Disney Gallery used to be in what is now the Dream Suite. One time I even caught a tour of the gallery where they talked about how it was going to be Walt's new apartment, showed off where the sinks and closets were, and all of that. It was a nice space, sadly now behind a paywall. Same with Court of Angels. Disney doesn't realize how important having quiet, out of the way spaces actually is.
@@losanjealous310 what was the Cinderella castle like back then? I guess they were already holding wedding receptions there?
$120 for water?! i’m sorry did Jesus weep inside of it?
Great video AJ! A girl can dream and I love you show every avenue for a potential Disney Vacation! Thanks and keep up the great work
Am I the only one sort of weirded out by renting out the whole park? I get if you're a celebrity and you don't want the fuss, but if you're just a normal rich person, it feels sort of creepy to have a whole park to yourself.
It's usually a corporation of some sort that does it for some corporate event.
Don’t feel creepy, you are not a Disney Vlogger
@@memyself898 It can also be an option as part of a wedding, but I thought that was usually after normal park hours.
@@hillelhalevi That makes sense.
I know this is unrelated but Regal Cinemas, at least here in California that I know of, have started allowing people to rent an auditorium for up to 20 people. It costs $129-$299, without tax.
"How the rich do Disney" welp, won't be seeing myself candidly caught on camera in this one!
The VIP tour is definitely not a bad idea. Especially because you can bring 10 people. I’ve never been to Disney World so that seems like a great option!
Just to clarify what was said about Swan and Dolphin, they include ON PROPERTY bus transportation and boats to and from Epcot, but does NOT include free transportation between the airport and the hotel.
if I was rich i’d be spending money traveling the world, not on disney lol. but super rich people have the money to do both i’m sure, so it’s still interesting to see!
Yeah for them it's pocket change. When you have millions in your bank A/c.
Amen. I grew up going to Disneyland so I am nostalgic for it but if I didn't have kids (and was rich) I don't think I'd care. I want to see England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain..........but alas will likely never afford it. So here's Disneyland! ☺️🏰
Me too. Instead of wasting money in a IP-crazed theme park, if I won $10,000, I'd take a vacation in Switzerland and climb Mt. Saantis.
To each their own
I think the prices are outrageous but there are ways to make it affordable. I personally love it. The diversity of activities at my fingertips. The massive amounts of walking and the atmosphere I love the beach too but disney is great for me
But I’m also happy chilling at the resort pool.
In 2014 a Club 33 member took myself and some family/friends on a 12 hour tour of Disneyland. Although we knew it was a big deal and appreciate it, years later that same Club 33 member and myself would feel our jaws drop as those hourly rates went up 4x to 5x in price. We'd never pay that amount now. I'm not saying the experience isn't worth it, I'm saying we object to inflated prices and irresponsible spending. Even the rich draw a line somewhere and say "Nah, I'm out." I wish more people would. Disney won't stop jacking up prices until most of you learn and stop going. They only do it because you keep coming and can't control your impulses.
12:15 I so badly want to give that room a renovation!
Photo 1:
Change the table lights to fancy ball lights that hang. The kitchen lights to modern built in lights. That carpet looks like a classroom carpet, get rid of the darker lines. The birch wood stuff makes it feel like "cheap, dodgy, near the Beach hotel" vibes. Replace all the wood with black wood, the table with dark brown wood. Get rid of the table thing against the couch and turn into a half wall, it's like a feature wall (with blurry glass on top, the walls have some art by an artist from Disney maybe). The TV hangs in a square built for it or its a mirror TV and the couch had a leg rest.
My cousin got married at the wedding pavilion and had dessert at Epcot! Definitely the most memorable wedding I’ve ever been to!!!
Dessert?
I think if I were rich, rather than "live it up" at Disney, I'd give kids who would otherwise probably never get to go to Disney the chance to go. That means more than a VIP experience.
Awww 💗 You're awesome. I didn't think of that. I'd probably want to go with the kids though not gonna lie. Lol 😆 But I really rather travel the world myself. If I were rich, especially if I didn't have kids.
Do you mean like kids in Niger? I love the thought, but considering they hardly have clean drinking water, they'd probably love going to your local grocery store much better. To them, that would be their Disney World.
@@lactosetheintolerant5640 You know there are kids in America that live in poverty. You don't need to go to tribal Africa to find kids who would never get a chance to go to Disneyland otherwise.
@@lactosetheintolerant5640 do you help kids on Niger or another country get clean water and other supplies to combat poverty?
@@orion3706 What does that have to do with anything? The original post was if you were rich, you'd give kids who would otherwise never get to go to Disney a chance to go. I pointed out there are much better things to give such kids, kids in Niger being a good example. Your thought is nice but not at all rooted in reality. Last stats I saw, 1 out of every 3 university students in the US are food insecure. So, not really kids, but there we see a perfect example of someone disadvantaged and how going to Disney won't really help them.
And people say that Star Wars: Galactic Cruise Experience is expensive. I'm not rich, but my family is going. Just financing it through a travel agency. Book ahead, take your time paying. You have until 3 months prior to reservation to finish paying. At 2 months prior to order extras, like Saber build or droid build.
The first time I went to Disney we were poor. We drove from Maryland to Florida in a van and split the gas cost between 4 of us and stayed at the campground in the van. We only had one meal inside the park and got McDonalds for other meals. We didn't buy any merch and only went for three days. I'm not poor anymore, but now I can't afford it with the new price hikes.
I love role playing as a rich person going to Disney
Such a fun video! 💰 I did the Behind the Seeds tour and the Keys to the Kingdom tour. Both were wonderful!
Do you think they will bring back the Day of Thrills or Night tours? AJ, your videos and voice ARE Disney! Love to watch these!
How the rich do Disney:
1) They can buy tickets!
2) They can pay for Fastpasses!
3) They can stay in the hotels!
4) They can pay for parking!
5) They can pay for food!
Have a 10-person meal at 21 Royal... or put a deposit on a house in South Africa... decisions decisions.
Watched Patrick Starrr’s stories yesterday and was feeling super green with envy about the OneSize VIP tour at WDW
We used to do Disneyland every year with my sisters family and do a 5 day park hopper. It's MUCH cheaper to fork out the cash and do the VIP tour. You get as much content and rides in 1 day as you do, 5 days during the busy season. Then you can spend the other 4 days at the beach.
A friend invited us to the VIP tour with him and his wife for their anniversary, I had no IDEA it was that much.. But we did do everything in 6 hours, I mean everything, that was open at that time.
We got to stay in the Roy Disney Suite at the Grand for a few nights (we did NOT pay the normal room rate lol, it was a special circumstance) and that was the boujiest I have ever felt in my life! We also got to visit the Princess Diana suite, it was gorgeous and SO fancy
Fun video. There’s a big difference between enjoying all Disney has to offer with (nearly) unlimited funds and visiting Disney if you’re famous. If you’re famous (and judging by the D- and C-list celebs Disney has feted that’s a big subset of the population) your visit is typically coordinated by Disney PR staff, rightfully so as personal security is an issue most park goers enjoy without second thought. By far the best experience is a Disney vacation where the general public has absolutely no idea who you are. Disney parks management may well know you’re there (Did Disney shareholder relations help organize your trip?) but for many in the one-per-cent-of-the-top-one-per-cent, it’s a rare enjoyable opportunity to be part of the world at-large.
I imagine this is how anyone making minimum wage in this country feels about anyone that can afford to go to Disney honestly. I can only justify the cost 2 times a decade, and this is actually how I currently view people who say they go several times a year.
It's mind-blowing to me, I understand the appeal to Disney fans and parents of Disney fans, but I feel like you could rent out an actual castle somewhere for less.
My aunt is Club 33 and invited me along for a VIP tour with a Plaid a couple of years ago for the day. The entire experience -- including the Club 33 perks -- was pretty amazing and it's gonna be darn near impossible to ever top.
with a Plaid????
@@user-ci1kz1cc6t yeah, that's what CMs call the VIP tour guides (because they wear a specific plaid vest).
For some of these experiences you have either to be rich or be a cast member 😅 I had the chance to spend some hours after the park closed at the cinderella’s castle stage for an electronic music concert (dj maxwell) with my cast member friends, when I used to work there. It was totally free and one of the best things I have ever experienced. There were fireworks during the entire concert with a really amazing lighting and music.
So the video starts and I'm thinking that, yes, I want to do the private VIP tour. It sounds phenomenal, like the best way to get on all the rides you want to hit at maybe two of the parks and not spend time waiting. Price is steep but it's for up to ten people so that, to me, sounds like something worth doing. Then AJ talks about the other VIP tour and that sounded even better, way better. Then she put the price up. Nope. No chance. A thousand bucks an hour for six people and you still have to buy park passes and get the hopper option? I love WDW but that's a semester of tuition for college.
Not even a choice... Happiest Place on Earth, FTW!!!! LOL... ;)
Today has been exactly 15 years since I first visited Disney World in sixth grade. September was one of the best times to go with the exception of all the love bugs everywhere. Still my favorite vacation.
Be our Guests is the closest thing il get to.
Having a Disney Wedding was the best experience in my life (Boardwalk bride, not park!)
Boardwalk or Park, still tacky AF
Me before watching: This might be fun
Me after watching: Eat the rich
Welcome to the bourgeoisie buffet
I dont get why you people get so upset at the existence of the rich
@@christianfaux736 a sweet combination of slight jealousy, tiredness, and a scent of frustration. Knowing that someone can spend your annual wage in just a one week vacation or a Louis Vuitton bag can be a tad frustrating, consider you did work right about (40 hours times 50 weeks) 2000 hours of possibly back breaking work. But after a few minutes, we all go back to understanding the world isn't fair and you either live smart or let yourself get broken by how ducked everything is out there. Cheers.
@@christianfaux736 families go in debt over school lunches. Of course, in the Land of the Free you're definitely ALLOWED to spend 35k on a Swarovski Cinderella castle, but I feel like any normal human with empathy would feel their blood begin to boil when considering both those facts, regardless of your political stance.
@@thiscommentisprettygood1229 You only make $10,000 per year? Bro wtf you doing in life? 😂
I went there yesterday and you know what made me feel like a VIP? Skipping 2 hour lines with the genie + pass. I got on rides in five minutes with it. Truly a enhancing experience.
So, I DID get the $120 water at Victoria and Albert's.
For my taste buds, Evian is actually far better, and pairs better with food.
To each their own. I wouldn't do it again.
I appreciate your purchase, sir.
Evian 😂
We did behind the seeds tour and it was one of the most memorable experiences. We got to release ladybugs, feed the fish, eat some of the produce and even saw a 20,000 Leagues under the sea ride vehicle which was stored in a backstage area.
I worked for a local limo company over the past couple decades. I once picked up a rapper's baby's momma and entourage of friends [it was the kid's 15th birthday weekend]. They got the $10k/day VIP tour. Around 3pm, they decided they wanted to see Universal Studios. So, they made a call and got Universal's version of the VIP treatment. They spent the next whole day back at Disney....same price again.
As far as celebrity status, I've picked up quite a few at Signature at MCO and taken them to the Four Seasons, waited, take them to whatever venue in Orlando they're doing their concert and home [to the Four Seasons] again. Then, there are some that I've picked up at the main terminal and taken to the Contemporary. It's funny how the ones I've taken to the Four Seasons are much cooler people to hang with than the ones I've taken to the Contemporary--who are usually what I call "SIP" or Self Important Person. If you're that important, shouldn't you be at the Four Seasons, too? :P
Who were the famous people you took?
Our family of 4 did the VIP guided tour for 3 days. We didn’t have to wait in any lines & we zipped around like lightening but it was $20k+ 😞
Sorry AJ, the private vip tour is now $425-$850 p/hour😳
The backstage tour at Livin With The Land sounds very interesting,
I feel I watched this entire video just to hear AJ say Totes McGoats. Because now I'm happy.
I'm not rich but got a big bonus at the start of the year. Decided to use it to treat my wife to the vip experience and our vip tour guide would shovel through people and go through exits to get us in 😂
He even brought out exclusive characters just to meet us before they prepped for the parade and this little kid was like mommy why arent they talking to us 😭
Can't see it the same way but definitely got our fix
Honestly, with how things are now at Disney, if I were to go, I'd do the VIP tour.
Might as well! Better value per dollar than genie+!
We are doing our first tour nov 5. I’m so excited. It’s my husband and I and our 2 toddlers
Wild Africa trek is wonderful! One of the best days I’ve spent at Animal Kingdom. The cast members were Amazing.
I'm really surprised Golden Oak wasn't mentioned. Custom Disney Mansions, come on! 😂 Also, goals.
DFB! Great video!
Would love to see a list of your favorite open air eating places! We're heading to Disneyworld in late october and our party just isn't quite comfortable eating inside yet. A guide to outdoor eating at Disney would be amazing!
Yak & Yeti for sure, but any of the outdoor 'snack bars' off the main restaurants will give you what you want. They've done lots of reviews on them!
My advise would be the restaurant under they're beds where its safe from boogie men and fake flu
This is why I’ve spent my last dollar at Disney. Unfortunate since my kids were brought there 7 times when they were younger. I looked forward to taking my grandchildren but with all that outrageous cost increases and rules changes this is not happening. I’ll take them to Europe and get a much more memorable experience.
Exactly. Why go to the fake countries at World Showcase when you can actually travel to the real countries for less money? Enjoy Europe with the Grandkids, that will be a great experience for them.
Goodness, taking your grandchildren to Europe is so much more magical and will expand their mind! They’ll remember it for years to come great thinking.
I won a "Star Wars Weekend" ten years ago that included the VIP tour. The VIP treatment was one of the highlights of the trip. If you can afford it, it would be worth the money.
Hey AJ, thank you for giving us some affordable alternatives too! It was nice to know that it’s not all impossible to do 😂
I’d say skip Disneyland and DisneyWorld, and just head to Tokyo Disneyland AND Disneyland SEA. You’ll DEFINITELY get your money’s worth there AND the souvenirs are cuter 🥰
I was very lucky as a child. My aunt worked at disney, and my dad and I always got in for free. I've been to Disney at least 15 times. It was some the best childhood memories. I fear disney has become so expensive that I won't be able to share similar experiences with my kids. (When i actually have kids, lol). It's sad though. To me anyway.
I feel that. My wife and I make over six figures combined, and even still we feel we can’t afford to take our kids on a proper Disney trip anymore.
Went to Disney in FL for their Choir/ Show choir competitions senior year of high school. Stayed the at the Allstar. Took home a soloist award too. I also remember being in an igloo room when younger too when we lived in Florida.
I was able to go skiing in Austria for 5 days for less than I would’ve paid for a trip to Disney, and I’m a local Floridian.
Wasn’t a VIP tour, but during my senior trip, we were taken backstage to Haunted Mansion and saw all of the tricks they used on the ride. We also learned a lot of interesting history in the American section of Frontierland (i forget the name!). Definitely an experience I will never forget.
What so they do they’re then
Hi DFB, I would love to see a video on your World of Dreams Tour itinerary if you could take one 😊
7:21 21 Royal was going to be Roy Disney's private apartment. However, with Walt's passage, I don't believe Roy Disney ever had any interest in staying there, and so it was unoccupied for years. It was for a time used as a Disney Gallery, and open to the public with no admission charge. I guess they have decided to make an exclusive experience out of it. I'm just glad I was able to see the place, while it was still open to the regular public.
Lol new video title coming soon: Only The Rich Can Do Disney xD
Disney would save a buck by instead of retheming splash mountain just turn the lights off and give everyone VR headsets
I said it once and I'll quote this again " these parks were not only meant to cater only the super rich!" John Hammond Jurassic park
@@dje6719 "Sure, they will. Well, we'll have a, a coupon day or something" - Slimy Lawyer guy
would love to go someday always been the dream since a kid but unfortunatly i doubt it will ever happen
Wow never knew and now I know...thanks for the sneak peek.
When she was talking about the water sold at Victoria & Albert's I was getting flashbacks to the episode of Penn & Tellers BS where they talked about bottled water...😂😹
Should be "How the ONLY people who can now afford Disney do Disney!" There....fixed it for ya.
*Walt sold much of the rights to Disney before it became the Disney we love… I think Disney may be embellishing the whole “Walt was going to live here bit as incentive to stay.”* love this channel
I'm embarrassed to admit I hadn't even considered that when it makes so much sense. This video alone is full of mentions of celebrities staying here and eating there, claiming that something was meant for Walt himself is a great marketing strategy.
I need a breather after this one 😐😵💫
We just did a Private VIP tour last week. Totally worth the money we hit all 4 parks and 17 attractions. We also had an AMAZING guide! It made us able to do everything we wanted on our short 3 day trip.
Who was your tour guide? I’m looking for some recommendations :)
Well… didn’t win the powerball last night. Looks like I’ll have to hold off on this swanky vacation for now.
My friend and I were at tower of terror and we started talking back to the cast members in that same old timey accent. we also posed funny during the ride picture (rock paper scissors) and the cast member saw. He took us thru this back elevator, skipped the line and got back on immediately 5 mins after we just got off. Love the cast members.
I never even considered the fact that there are uber-expensive restaurants in disney. Someday I hope I have the funds to get a VIP disney stay. K, back to school work...
We did the Keys to the Kingdom tour which included lots of backstage stuff including the utilidors. Not crazy expensive and lots of fun.
Our one time experience felt like we were royalty. To be able to not think about cooking and having free dinning meant royalty to us. We left the trip and had to pull out money to pay for the Starbucks at the airport and that was when we knew that we were no longer of royalty 😔
I was fortunate enough to be a Disney's Fairytale Weddings bride a few years ago, and I'm fortunate enough to take my first VIP tour next year!
Britt, that is great. Do you have space for three more? Dad and twin daughters age 6. Enjoy your trip.
This is a really great video since , very soon, only the very rich will be able to afford Disney.
I’ve been in backstage Disney before. I wasn’t and still not a cast member. I was back there with permission. The reason I was back there was because my high schools marching band performed in the magic kingdom parade on thanksgiving. The cast members led us to the backstage area so we could get ready. We were the very first unit in the parade, so we were leading the entire thing. When it was over we went back to the backstage area to change back into comfy clothes, and a cast member gave all 150 of us (not including the other 2 marching bands from the other high schools in my district (with the other 2 bands there was probably just under 700 of us)) an exclusive performing arts Mickey ears.