WDW changes over the few years have broken our hearts. Paying around $150 for a day ticket then having to pay to be able to get on a ride broke our spirit and desire to keep supporting Disney.
And it's worse than that IMHO. Not only do they want us to pay more to get on the rides, we are both supposed to wake up, on our vacations, in the middle of the night to grab key reservations. Then, once you get in the parks, we are supposed to spend the day with our nose in our phones trying to book more reservations. That is my idea of an ANTI-VACATION!!!! Most esp at Disney, a place I used to go to immerse myself in magic and escape the real world. Somewhere Walt is spinning and furious!
To be honest Dev, we just can't afford Disney anymore. We live in Pennsylvania and can make 2 trips down for 2 weeks at a time to Universal cheaper than 10 days at Disney. When Disney started charging parking fees at the resorts, the value resorts aren't even a value anymore. We watch everything you post because you have a great voice and personality. You engage your audience with the ability to keep us interested in whatever you're doing. Keep up the great work.
Maybe they will lower their prices once epic universe opens and starts taking their business. Have you seen the plans for Nintendo land? 😮 it’s going to blow Disney out of the water
I love that Universal let’s us out of staters still buy their lower tier annual pass (we’re seasonal passholders from MA) makes it way more affordable to make multiple trips to the parks.
I get most of what you said in this video, but I don’t understand how you can be upset with people taking pictures of you in a public place when you have built a career off filming people in a public place. Like you always say treat others how you want to be treated.
Wow I had no idea all of this was going on! I really appreciate you taking time the time to be honest with all of us. You have gained even more respect from me! 😊 I’m so sorry your family had to go through what you did.
I am so inspired by where you are with everything. I want to say that I absolutely LOVE your cruise videos, especially on non Disney cruises. The cruise community doesn’t have a large variety of quality vloggers and it is so needed. I hope that if it works out for you and your family, that you can do many more cruise videos showing the different ships and ports. I met you once and you were such a kind human. You were so excited to meet me and let me know I mattered to you and your channel. That kind of soul isn’t made it’s just who you are. You were so authentic. Please never stop making videos at the other parks and especially cruises. I adore you and Bianca both and am thankful for all of your hard work. ♥️
Thank you for explaining everything, but I honestly feel like you don’t owe anyone an explanation of why you’ve gone in a different direction for your channel. Keep being you.
Thanks Dev for your honesty. Disney is definitely not the same and hasn’t been in awhile. We are passholders from Ft Lauderdale area and used to go 4-5 times a year for quick weekend trips or week long vaca. Every time we go, we are craving that old time magic and end up leaving disappointed. Between crowds, over pricing, wait times it’s just not as enjoyable. I love Disney and we have so many family memories that I will cherish. Love your videos and hope you and family are doing well. Keep up great work!
Disney does not care anymore. They are about the almighty dollar and nothing else. I used to love Disney. Looked forward to every vacation, but will never go back. Everything is $$$. I always liked your videos❤
I’ve grown up going to Disney and now into my adulthood I’ve been going annually too - and I agree it’s just not the same world anymore. It’s been tarnished and I think it’s so many little things that add up to one big picture. Follow your heart, be true to yourself, and create what you love and what you are passionate about. It’s okay to step away and create boundaries with people and places that don’t serve us anymore!
Same we downgraded our Disney passes upgraded our universal w volcano bay included and still spend less that w one pass from Disney just two days at aventura hotel w Passholder discount fur 125 a night universal is such a better value
Anything online with social media is toxic. I don’t blame you. Frankly, I believe it’s an overall societal issue - starts very young with kids and people do not know how to respect each other. People have lost sight of how to behave in public (and in their personal lives). “It’s nice to be nice!”
I totally agree 100 percent with your comment. People feel entitled to be rude and disrespectful its almost like the more disrespectful the better. That's why i dont like being in crowds or much on social media...
You should realize that you are growing. Emotionally ,mentally and worldly. It is important that you realize what your boundaries are - and what you want to get out of your videos and time. I have watched you for awhile - I have noticed your frustrations, but also that you are shifting your focus to your life. The positives. Let go of the Disney distraction- and be happy. You both deserve it.
I absolutely 100% hear you. Way back in the day when the Disboards were a big thing, I participated in the Trip Reports forum. I enjoyed it. I like to write. I got a pretty big following. People seemed nice. They were excited to read each chapter. I made some really good friends whom I dearly love to this day. I loved having conversations with the folks commenting on my reports. Kind words, good wishes etc. it seemed super positive. Then it wasn’t. Right around my second trip report I found out that there was a whole group of people who were regulars on the Disboards, who had made a whole new forum specifically to hate on my trip reports. They picked apart and mocked every single word. Then I started getting threats. THREATS. From people who do not know me and somehow found my trip report writing to be so enraging that there were threats of violence. One person suggested “spilling my guts on the ground in front of Cinderella castle” would be possible. Seriously? My recounting of trips I take with my family in which there were no discussions of political affiliation, religion or really anything at all other than loving being at disney world with my family. That’s stupid. As much as I enjoyed the interaction with people who were being so kind and supportive, that kind of nasty toxic hatred for no reason other than to be nasty…nope. I’m out. Not worth it. I can only imagine the pressure and stress involved when you are making videos. People are just terrifying. I find the hating just to hate so baffling. Dev I think you are great. I love the positivity you put out into the world. I love that you are calling out the nastiness and competitive hatefulness that exists within the disney vlogging community. It’s so crazy that people who are “disney fans and influencers” would be so incredibly hateful. Seems a bit opposite of the whole Disney affiliation. Either way, it is not worth it. It takes a toll on your mental health in a very big way. I’m glad you are protecting yourself from that kind of negativity. Not worth it. You are awesome. You are loved. You are appreciated! ❤
I felt so compelled to write in. I wanted to personally from the bottom of my heart thank you for sharing your retrospective and candor of how you feel with the negativity and toxicity you have had to endure. It saddens me to hear and learn this. Upset for you, truly I am. Thank you for all of your hard work over these past several years and the amazing content and dedication to your craft that you have provided all of us viewers with. I can only imagine all the work, care and preparation that goes into each and every new project and posting that’s released. We love you man. Please keep your spirits up, your head held high and know we all have your back and will continue to support you unconditionally. Your transparency and genuine spirit is too be commended. Never change and enjoy life and those closest to you. I will be here as will the countless others to continue on viewing from a far on this continuing journey of yours with or without the regular Disney content and the haters can all just keep on hating. Everyone please be good and most importantly be humble. Much love and respect to you and all the real fans and family. - - Mike from Philly
Wow I have to admit I was fooled. I've seen some of the other Vloggers in your videos and never detected any animosity. I think you even did a joint video with Jojo if I recall a while back. Regardless, there's lot more to life than Disney - change is good.
We are all thankful for the honest comments. The negativity of humanity is real. Take time out for yourself and return on your own terms, when you are ready.
PCDEV you are so right about the toxic Disney environment! Don’t worry about the haters cause you have a community that enjoys your videos. My daughter and I love your videos no matter what the topic is. Keep doing your thing! ❤️
I have to be a bit of a devils advocate here, you have every right to complain, and yes, you absolutely need to have safe boundaries, but, if you don't want the attention, don't do videos? Taking a camera to theme parks bought you a Tesla. There are worse ways to make a living. Don't make videos about your fancy lifestyle and then complain about how you got there. (And then get upset when people don't like to hear it) . Just a thought.
I don't think he's upset about the people who voice their opinion online I think it's more of the fact that there's some certain people who take it offline and harass/stalk him in public. Yes, that comes with the territory with you putting yourself and your life online but it shouldn't have to be, you know? He's a grown ass man I think he knows where his money is coming from and he is not stupid enough to bite the hand that is feeding him
We’re from Australia and usually do our US trips at either Disneyland or DisneyWorld and spend multiple days at Disney and only 1 day at Universal. The loss of the magic express and fast passes made a big difference in our recent Disney trips, because of your channel and the Universal coverage our next trip will be staying at Cabana Bay and doing 3 days Universal, we probably won’t even go to Disney (Which used to be the main reason we went to the US) Thanks for the content✌️
If you have an opportunity to go to Volcano Bay and get a cabana-DO IT! We have six people in our family and it is so much fun. We spend all day in the water park and it’s a blast. The cabanas offer concierge/ butler type services and it’s amazing. We’ve done this about three or four times now, and have loved it each time. We usually go the first week of Oct. it’s still hot, but not unbearable and the parks are not as crowded. Do some research, don’t go in the middle of summer, and watch all the RUclips reviews on cabana bay and volcano bay. Worth it. Every penny.
@@fourlittlebirds6166Thanks for the tips, we’re looking to go the last 2 weeks of April 2025 and are doing some pricing based off this year. I know it will be spring break and aren’t looking forward to the crowds and prices but it’s the only time we can get off work and the kids aren’t in school..
I couldn't agree with you more. My family and I were in Orlando last week and we stayed for the first time at Portofino Bay at Universal. We went to the Universal Parks several days and it was so laid back and everything ran smoothly. We also went to Disney for one day, and it was so stressful and uptight. We were constantly on the dumb app trying to get on Guardians of the Galaxy. Lines were long and people cutting lines and just general craziness. I have been a Disney fan for my whole life, but now I feel the magic is gone. I am really enjoying Universal and what they have to offer. City walk was so cool and we had several really good meals there after we left the parks in the evening. I appreciate you and all that you do to share Disney and Universal with us all. Do what you need to do to have peace in your life for you and your family. You have a beautiful family and I really enjoy the cooking with Bianca vlogs. Thanks to you all!
We’re going to Universal in February & staying at Portofino. We love staying there. Universal is definitely a relaxing & enjoyable experience. At WDW it’s too complicated to enjoy it.
You are not the first person that I have heard say that the Disney vloggers are pretty toxic which is so disappointing. I only follow a few DW content creators on YT and a few that are Disneyland ones. I'd be interested to hear if the Disneyland ones are having the same experience, or if it's really just DW. Sorry you have to go through all that insanity, sounds awful. People are not well and clearly don't have much happening in their own lives that this kind of behavior is happening.
I completely understand! You are getting older and growing in new directions. That is a good thing! Blessings to you! And I love your sincerity and honesty.
Dev, I’m so sorry. That must be so hard for you and your family. You have to do what is best for you. We will always support your choice. Sending love and best wishes 🇬🇧xx
its only been 3 weeks since your last disney vlog… you seem to do this every couple of months for the controversy. i dont like making these comments but there seems to be a pattern with these vlogs
playing devil's advocate: he did state that it hasn't even been a month since his last disney video and I don't know about you but I'm forsure not reading all of his comments so we don't know how many people kept asking for some Disney content with-in that time frame. After all that's how he got his start so, a lot of people are following him from that. The last time he's made a Disney sit down video (which is similar to this one) was 3 months ago which I would consider being different than his in-park vlogs. You could be completely right and this could be a pattern but bills gotta get paid buddy and he's a content creator at the end of the day
@@Chanelo12579 that’s very true. Personally I don’t really care for his universal content or just universal in general. I’ve actually gotten annoyed with the last few videos of his just being universal. And I agree with you, that’s why I said in my previous comment that he has bills to pay. Disney, especially right now, is very clickable because of the drama. We shall see what happens to his views in the up coming months if he is serious about not going to Disney frequently anymore. Also keep in mind he may not be getting paid a lot in views by doing universal content but we don’t know how much universal is paying him to do the content
This is my first comment here. I watch and enjoy your videos. It is sad to hear how bad Disney has gotten and I think you are spot on about no new Disney content. I am sorry you have had to deal with such nonsense and wish you the best in all you do. I will continue to watch your channel for the INTERESTING content and because your honesty is refreshing. Thank you
One of the reasons I started following you was because of your authentic and honest approach to vlogging. Really appreciate you taking the time to open up on this and you know what mate, haters gonna hate, but don't let the b@st@rds get you down 🙏
Insane to think that you get flak for doing your work. Very sad to compare DisneyWorld (and society) today versus 15 years ago. Appreciate all you've done and totally onboard with your decisions!
I agree alot has changed overall after the pandemic. A lot of people are very rude and selfish these days. Everyone spent to much time isolated. I feel like we’re all set up as a huge science experiment
It's really sad, you'd think it suppose to come the opposite, more compassion, helping hand...it's like nobody learned what to be grateful for.. what is nuts is people are minding their own business but sticking standing too close to you now when 5 ft was a thing in 2020.
So sorry to hear this. I've been watching you for a couple of years. Im going to Universal this summer and have been enjoying your vlogs. Love seeing you with your girl too.
Dev you’re spot on in every way with your analysis. The Disney message boards are full of toxicity and that spreads to the Parks imo. I was a AP for 12 years and I didn’t renew for the EXACT reason you mentioned. It’s repetitive. I’ve done everything and experience in the Parks and they aren’t evolving as Universal is currently doing. It’s a shame the things you have had to endure to bring us Disney content but know it’s appreciated. My personal opinion is that because Disney isn’t rolling out new parks or experiences very much when they do it’s a frenzy in content creator community and like you said it’s so cutthroat to be the first to post because it’s rare Disney gives the fans something new. You do and have done a fantastic job and I hope you can flip the script on those haters who try and bring you down and no matter what keep doing what you’re doing and do it in such a manner that you kill them kindness. Look forward to watching wherever your travels take you and your sweet family!
My husband and I have decided to downgrade our annual passes this year. We have decided that our passes at Universal are much more worth the money as there's so much new things there and more new things coming in the next year or two
Universal has so many rides I can’t ride due to my health condition making me unable to ride coasters and certain more thrilling rides, so there’s very little for me to actually do there since I’m not a potter fan. And that is a problem that epic universe won’t be fixing. So Disney is the place in Florida for me if I still wanna ride rides. Just how it is. But at least we have cabana bay lol
Thanks for sharing your feelings about this situation. I’m an ex cast member and an avid Disney fan. I remember the days of no internet or Vloggers saturating the parks. It was much more peaceful and laid back then. We could truly feel the magic with every show and attraction. Most of the Vloggers are annoying to me knowing how things used to be at Walt Disney World. I love your content and appreciate your honesty about the vibe in Orlando and I totally agree. Although I moved back to Michigan from Kissimmee, FL, Orlando will always be our second home. I will always love Disney for many reasons, they just need to pull back the curtain to remember what Walt’s vision and dream was when he started the Florida Project from the beginning. I loved meeting you and Bianca last spring. Keep up the great work!! 😊
I gotta say I am a Disney adult and proud of it lol I love the Disney world environment but 100% understand about the people there and the vloggers. I have ran into multiple Disney vloggers and I’m fine with it most of the time. The only time it’s really bugged me is being on rides with some of them and they talk thru the whole dang ride while filming. Same goes for some of the locals ruining the experience for people who have spent so much on their vacation. If I ever see ya in the parks I’m buying you a drink cuz you’re one of the few who seem true
Dev when I started watching Disney Vlogs you were the one I watched. You were great then and you still are now. You always kept it real and you need to be true to yourself and that's another reason why I liked your content. Best to you and Bianca always. Peace out.😊
As someone who loves your Disney content, I totally understand ! Your mental and physical health and safety matter waaaaay more! PS- I love all your content! I wouldn’t mind seeing some other theme park videos besides Disney & universal too. Stay doing you though! We support you! 😊
As former pass holders, there’s nothing there to make us want to go back right now. The resort refurbs make us sad because it looks like Holiday Inn, we loved Magical Express and that’s gone, Genie + and Lightning Lane are so expensive for the family to go, the list goes on. Thanks for doing what you do and putting yourself out there. Wish you the best!
Thanks for your honesty but also professionalism. I agree that Disney world is not the same and not good vibes at all. Best friends of ours are heading to Disneyland this year for some of the same reasons! Do what is best for you. So sorry to hear all you have been through.
You make these videos like every couple of months. Just commit to it if you are - as a viewer I’m not looking for a video every couple of months saying you are “done” with Disney. Just don’t make the videos.
I truly enjoy your videos & Disney has become so busy for the price. We moved to Florida so we could be closer to Orlando, but when we do go, we stay & visit Universal. I feel more like a person & not a number. Follow your heart, & it will show you the way. We love your transparency!
Dev thank you for your videos and honesty. We are from NY so we only visit Disney World once, maybe twice a year. I agree things don't feel the same as a few years ago. However, I do feel because we don't go often, it still keeps that anticipation and excitement fresh for us. There is always something new each time we return. That's why we feel like we are traveling someplace special each time because its not close to home. I feel that if we visited often, it would definitely burn us out too
you are BY FAR my favorite 'disney vlogger' so it makes me sad that it's bummed you out so much. We'll still watch, no matter what. I also have leaned more towards universal lately - they are killing it!
Dev, thank you for keeping it SO real... it really is high value!! PLEASE CONTINUE DOING SO...! ...It's my favorite thing about your videos! ...AND I agree with your thoughts wholeheartedly.
This is heartbreaking to me that you have gone through all of this not feeling safe and dealing with people while at Disney. And outside the park no one deserves this. I am sending positive vibes you live your life for you and no one else!
I guess it’s just because I’m such a small channel and I like to stay away from the crowds and people trying to be first, but I feel no negativity being at Disney at all and I’m sorry that is what it has become for you.
Hang in there Dev and continue doing what you do for us that enjoy your honest perspectives. Thats what drew me to your chsnnel. I can relate having been a Cast Member and guest to alot of what you're saying.
Disney is just not fun anymore the magic is gone and it suck 😵💫 And most Disney bloggers are just toxic and entitled always complaining about everything how the parks are to busy n blah blah blah is this sick competition of who is doing everything first which is pretty much the same I unfollow everything Disney on my You n one more RUclips blogger is all I need Please keep giving us universal n cruise videos you and Bianca are amazing ❤
I was born and raised in Orlando and worked at Disney from 82 to 84. It was a great time in my life. I have great memories of that time as it relates to my childhood. I'm SO sorry that you have had these bad experiences and that Disney has turned so toxic. It was never liked that. I have watched your cruise videos in particular and have enjoyed the content. Just be happy my friend! It's about you and your family!! Do what is best for YOU!!
We love your videos dev. you were one of the vloggers that brought our love to the theme parks. Im very sorry you got the crazies after you, and its sad to hear that other vloggers are mean as well. Disney parks can be so increddibly stressful, and when the theme park lifestyle becomes a job, thats when it brings out the worst of people. keep on brother thanks for all of your content! looking forward to the next videos!
My wife and I got to meet you once outside of Guardians and you were awesome. I love your honest takes on Disney and so I will very much miss that. Also your diet and exercise videos are inspiring. Thanks 👍
Hellooo from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park...I hear you on the burnout ...I don't know how anyone can be there all the time...like here at Dollywood...Keep it up sir! Come say hi 😊
Dev To be honest Disney DOES NOT CARE! You can do something better with your time Do your own life !! I’m so sick of many vloggers doing the same things. It’s insane I enjoy your videos keep up the good work. Disney has too many what I call “ass kissers” You are not one oof them. Disney just does not care. Best of luck to ya.
I haven’t done this as long as you, but I can tell you already after two years when it comes to making content sometimes I prefer going to other parks and have more ideas, but going to Disney without a camera is still wonderful
I don't understand. This is your channel. You do with it as you wish. Don't let anyone try and control the content. I've been watching you for years and I enjoy all the videos. Thanks again for all you do.
Our family really appreciates all you do for the youtube community. We are really enjoying the Universal videos as we are new to that part of Orlando parks. Went for the first time last year and going back in June this year. We may need some encouragement to get on Velosicoaster😊
I respect your decision to bow out of that part of Disney. I see vloggers doing repetitive videos so I can see your perspective. I will continue to watch your channel and still support!! Best of luck!!
I was sad when I saw this a few months ago as I have enjoyed your Disney content. I could understand your reasons of course and supported you doing what is best for you. Now that I’ve seen some of your new videos I’m very happy you decided to focus on other experiences! It’s great to know that there are other cool things to do other than Disney in Orlando. My husband and I will be enjoying some of those next time
I just found your channel. I really enjoy it. I completely understand where you are coming from. Your life is your own and you have every right to protect yourself and your loved ones. There are a lot great things out there that we'd love to see. I enjoy your detail and your honesty. I found you through cruise vids and I encourage you to keep traveling and sharing your findings with us. Thanks for what you do! I'm a fan of you not just Disney World.
Universal is breathing new life into park attractions come 2025. I mean they are adding and changing to both Ioa /uo adding the brand new park and expanding into other states and countries etc.Even the year round horror show in Vegas sounds cool.
For me, I think there is to many vloggers doing Disney and ramming it down our throats. Need something different. Keep doing what you’re doing Dev and keep up the good work and keeping it real!
I randomly found you while searching for information on Virgin Voyages. My wife and I were planning an adult trip to Disney World this year (our last trip was 2021). Something was off; the magic wasn't there last time... and doesn't appear to have come back. The online communities are toxic, and it sounds like the parks are as well. You put it into words perfectly. We would generally head down every year or two but will be taking a break from that.
Why would ANYONE pay MORE money for a WORSE product? That’s what Disney is right now & it’s as simple as that. The brainwashed super-fans will stick by it regardless & the corporation won’t give a damn. Huge respect for not being a walking mouthpiece & actually representing the average person’s feelings about the company today. Big love from the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Wow I can’t believe anybody would be horrible to you or hate you! You are one of the nicest, kindest people we watched when we were planning our Disney holiday! I’m sorry to hear your experience
We are here today Friday 2nd Jan. literally no point being here, park is packed and it’s supposed to be a quite time. Anything good is 2 hour wait. Epcot was similar yesterday. Lightning lanes queued outside the ride entrances, the unregulated sales of lightning lane passes just makes it so unenjoyable. This will be our last time at Disney after this visit.
People legit show up at your house?! 😳 evidently respect and boundaries don't exist any more. God bless your channel and I pray for you to have a renewed sense of purpose and vision. Stay well
Anyone have clarification/more info on what’s happening with the live feed vloggers? Are they ruining the magic for people in the parks or ? I hadn’t realized anything was up though I really am not a fan of lives inside the park personally. Do your thing dev! Sorry to hear Disneys caused you so much stress, I look forward to seeing what you have for us this year :)
Bro at 8:30 or so you're saying that you have to look over your shoulder because people are taking photos of you without your permission? That is excaclty what you do for money! You're lucky Disney doesn't enforce their policy on commercial filming in the parks because it is not like public where there is no expectation of privacy since it is their private property. You're lucky they don't make you apply and pay for permits to film there and upload to a monetized venue like youtube. You think Sally and Dave from St. Louis who are enjoying a nice stroll down main street want to be broadcast in your video that you make money off of? Dude, you need a dose of reality and to understand the rules.
Keep your head up, you always say it like it is , sorry your going through this.. Disney has disappointed me also .. hopefully it wakes up and go back to how they were in the past . Wish you the best
It’s a shame Dev. I used to watch ahead of our trip this year from the uk. Sorry you are having a tough time with it. You used to make me feel good about our trip. I loved the film you made where you had a near perfect day in the park. Thank you for the content over the years. I’m sure we’ll have a good time and your content sure has helped our planning. I wish you well for the future.
Your mental health is very important I absolutely love your content dev no matter what you post I’ve been subscribed to you since 2020 I’m so happy I’ve found your channel sending you so much love your way dev
Dev, sorry you had to endure all that crap! Hearing you say all this though makes me glad that we only vlogged for about 2 years before I decided to stop. We only had around 500 subscribers so I was easily able to just deactivate our videos and slip away. Your content is great though so thank you for what you do! Just a thought: You mentioned Disney could possibly ban vlogging but how would they enforce that when some families video for their memories? I dont' think they would be able to determine who in the park is videoing for personal use vs. RUclips use.
I’m just trying to understand why the world has gotten so hateful. You are one of the most positive bloggers I watch and I love it. I’m 73 and I work constantly to stay positive about life and everything that happens in day to day life. But as you are saying so many people just hateful and work at making life miserable not only for themselves but anyone they can. Please keep up the wonderful blogs you make
Yo Dev! I know it's easy to say, but other people's B/S just tells you a lot about them, and it's their problems. In my life (of 50 years) I have found that the majority of this kind of behaviour is down to either their jealousy issues, or just not being a very nice human. Ignore the idiots, and continue keeping your head held high,! Your great man! You always come across as such a nice guy, so I am sad to hear that you have had to deal with so many horrible people because you are a vlogger. Personally, I have always loved all your videos. I am a huge theme park fan so love Disney. Although I have had 17 Disney holidays, it can be difficult as I live in the UK so can only manage to visit Anaheim and Orlando every three or 4 years due to cost. However, on our last trip, it was notable how much more expensive everything was, and since we last visited WDW in 2014, the free fast passes were also gone. It was also notable that lots of effects on the rides were not working on Big Thunder, Buzz and Rise. Also, space Mountain has become so uncomfortable. Just after the lift hill in the first 1/4 of the track, there was an extremely rough bit of track where we both incurred mild whiplash, hence only riding it once. Due to our latest trip to WDW, and the direction that Disney parks are now going, we are sad to say that we will not be seeing Mickey for the foreseeable future, and to explore other parks around the world instead.
Hey Dev, you’re the only RUclips channel I watch anymore. Good for you for stepping away from Disney. I stopped watching livestreams because the people doing livestreams have gotten to be so boring. Most people doing livestreams are so fixated on people giving them money. They’re always talking about their sponsors throughout their livestream. It’s like watching tv with commercials. Always talking about giving them super chats or PayPal’s. Then the ones doing videos are so boring because there’s nothing new to show because Disney is stagnant right now, and there’s so many people doing them now it’s ridiculous. Keep on being real Devin, and I will continue to watch your channels, yes your other channel too which I love. I love your Universal Studios videos.
I visited Disney in may and October and didn't even notice any vloggers. I'm really sad that it's gotten so toxic for you. I really like your content so I'll see if something interesting pops up on your channel. Do what makes you happy that's what matters and that's what viewers want. :)
@8:17 in the video you just said people are taking photos of you with out your permission. Really?????? First off you are allowed, secondly YOU yourself are taking videos of hundreds with out there permission! I like your channel but these cry baby videos are junk.
Stay positive my friend. Take all the time you need. Excited to see what future endeavors await your channel. Praying for you and your family. God bless. 🙂🙏🏼
Wow Devin I had no idea you were going through all of that. It’s not worth it my friend. I really enjoy your Disney videos but I would never want you to go through that much stress. Life is too short. I definitely respect your decision. Thank you and Bianca for the time and effort you put in to bring joy to your viewers. Your lifestyle videos have been just as interesting as the Disney content. Take as long as you break as you need. You are definitely appreciated and I look forward to whatever you decide to share. Love you and Bianca.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
PCDev is one of the few Disney (now former) vloggers who has always been real and honest with his opinions. It's refreshing to see someone who isn't bought and sold by the Mouse Overlord. I'm pretty sure he's the only blogger who isn't afraid to criticize or disagree in fear of losing all perks and be taken off the media list. Anyone living in the US, this is what real freedom looks like. Say what you need to say, Dev. I'm 1000% proud for you!
I was just telling my girlfriend this morning that I am really interested to see where these Disney vloggers are going to be in a few years. It feels like they are starting to wear out their welcome. Everyone is all pissed off right now. It’s everywhere man. I’m in Los Angeles and driving around town is an adventure everyday 😂
I am so sorry you are going through that . I have always loved your videos because of your energy so do what you need to do to keep your energy positive you are awesome ❤
The issue from what I see after watching Disney vlogs and being a DVC member is that the market for Disney is so oversaturated in the vlogging community that videos blend together and i cannot tell if a vlog is from yesterday or 2 years ago. Also, I feel like i am being nickel and dimed at Disney. I don't mind paying extra for good things but you're not getting anything special or magical that comes with it that would make the price worth it. We still like Disney as a brand but we prefer cruises and this year we are going to Aulani but even for diehards like us we are getting burned out by both the toxicity of people out there and the loss of magic at the parks. Keep doing what you're doing and you will go far.
WDW changes over the few years have broken our hearts. Paying around $150 for a day ticket then having to pay to be able to get on a ride broke our spirit and desire to keep supporting Disney.
And it's worse than that IMHO. Not only do they want us to pay more to get on the rides, we are both supposed to wake up, on our vacations, in the middle of the night to grab key reservations. Then, once you get in the parks, we are supposed to spend the day with our nose in our phones trying to book more reservations. That is my idea of an ANTI-VACATION!!!! Most esp at Disney, a place I used to go to immerse myself in magic and escape the real world. Somewhere Walt is spinning and furious!
To be honest Dev, we just can't afford Disney anymore. We live in Pennsylvania and can make 2 trips down for 2 weeks at a time to Universal cheaper than 10 days at Disney. When Disney started charging parking fees at the resorts, the value resorts aren't even a value anymore. We watch everything you post because you have a great voice and personality. You engage your audience with the ability to keep us interested in whatever you're doing. Keep up the great work.
Maybe they will lower their prices once epic universe opens and starts taking their business. Have you seen the plans for Nintendo land? 😮 it’s going to blow Disney out of the water
I love that Universal let’s us out of staters still buy their lower tier annual pass (we’re seasonal passholders from MA) makes it way more affordable to make multiple trips to the parks.
@@TheGraduate702 Fingers crossed, as long as demand is this high the law of supply and demand will keep prices high as well.
Wow very sobering comparison speaks to me 2!
AGREED! We looked into 2 adults in February for Epcot. Nothing major happening…. With tax…. $184 PER PERSON, 1 PARK, 1 DAY 😡. Not including parking
I get most of what you said in this video, but I don’t understand how you can be upset with people taking pictures of you in a public place when you have built a career off filming people in a public place. Like you always say treat others how you want to be treated.
Wow I had no idea all of this was going on! I really appreciate you taking time the time to be honest with all of us. You have gained even more respect from me! 😊
I’m so sorry your family had to go through what you did.
I am so inspired by where you are with everything. I want to say that I absolutely LOVE your cruise videos, especially on non Disney cruises. The cruise community doesn’t have a large variety of quality vloggers and it is so needed. I hope that if it works out for you and your family, that you can do many more cruise videos showing the different ships and ports.
I met you once and you were such a kind human. You were so excited to meet me and let me know I mattered to you and your channel. That kind of soul isn’t made it’s just who you are. You were so authentic.
Please never stop making videos at the other parks and especially cruises. I adore you and Bianca both and am thankful for all of your hard work. ♥️
I agree, I love the cruise videos as well!
Thank you for explaining everything, but I honestly feel like you don’t owe anyone an explanation of why you’ve gone in a different direction for your channel. Keep being you.
If He's real about it, the more we respect him and his decisions and value what he contents us of Orlando and elsewhere.
It makes me mad that he’s being harassed like this. I hope at some point they make new rules to protect from this.
Thanks Dev for your honesty. Disney is definitely not the same and hasn’t been in awhile. We are passholders from Ft Lauderdale area and used to go 4-5 times a year for quick weekend trips or week long vaca. Every time we go, we are craving that old time magic and end up leaving disappointed. Between crowds, over pricing, wait times it’s just not as enjoyable. I love Disney and we have so many family memories that I will cherish. Love your videos and hope you and family are doing well. Keep up great work!
Disney does not care anymore. They are about the almighty dollar and nothing else. I used to love Disney. Looked forward to every vacation, but will never go back. Everything is $$$.
I always liked your videos❤
100% agree! its sad . hopefully Disney will get the message.
They probably make their water bottles cost about $10
I’ve grown up going to Disney and now into my adulthood I’ve been going annually too - and I agree it’s just not the same world anymore. It’s been tarnished and I think it’s so many little things that add up to one big picture.
Follow your heart, be true to yourself, and create what you love and what you are passionate about. It’s okay to step away and create boundaries with people and places that don’t serve us anymore!
I totally understand, that is why we are Universal Studios people now.
We are Universal people too. We’re going in February for 9 days.
Me too 👋
Same we downgraded our Disney passes upgraded our universal w volcano bay included and still spend less that w one pass from Disney just two days at aventura hotel w Passholder discount fur 125 a night universal is such a better value
Same!
Us too
Anything online with social media is toxic. I don’t blame you. Frankly, I believe it’s an overall societal issue - starts very young with kids and people do not know how to respect each other.
People have lost sight of how to behave in public (and in their personal lives).
“It’s nice to be nice!”
I totally agree 100 percent with your comment. People feel entitled to be rude and disrespectful its almost like the more disrespectful the better. That's why i dont like being in crowds or much on social media...
Always appreciate your candidness! Thank you allowing us to be a part of your journey.
You should realize that you are growing. Emotionally ,mentally and worldly.
It is important that you realize what your boundaries are - and what you want to get out of your videos and time.
I have watched you for awhile - I have noticed your frustrations, but also that you are shifting your focus to your life. The positives.
Let go of the Disney distraction- and be happy.
You both deserve it.
Thank you
I absolutely 100% hear you. Way back in the day when the Disboards were a big thing, I participated in the Trip Reports forum. I enjoyed it. I like to write. I got a pretty big following. People seemed nice. They were excited to read each chapter. I made some really good friends whom I dearly love to this day. I loved having conversations with the folks commenting on my reports. Kind words, good wishes etc. it seemed super positive. Then it wasn’t. Right around my second trip report I found out that there was a whole group of people who were regulars on the Disboards, who had made a whole new forum specifically to hate on my trip reports. They picked apart and mocked every single word. Then I started getting threats. THREATS. From people who do not know me and somehow found my trip report writing to be so enraging that there were threats of violence. One person suggested “spilling my guts on the ground in front of Cinderella castle” would be possible. Seriously? My recounting of trips I take with my family in which there were no discussions of political affiliation, religion or really anything at all other than loving being at disney world with my family. That’s stupid. As much as I enjoyed the interaction with people who were being so kind and supportive, that kind of nasty toxic hatred for no reason other than to be nasty…nope. I’m out. Not worth it. I can only imagine the pressure and stress involved when you are making videos. People are just terrifying. I find the hating just to hate so baffling.
Dev I think you are great. I love the positivity you put out into the world. I love that you are calling out the nastiness and competitive hatefulness that exists within the disney vlogging community. It’s so crazy that people who are “disney fans and influencers” would be so incredibly hateful. Seems a bit opposite of the whole Disney affiliation. Either way, it is not worth it. It takes a toll on your mental health in a very big way. I’m glad you are protecting yourself from that kind of negativity. Not worth it.
You are awesome. You are loved. You are appreciated! ❤
This is so perfectly said!! 🥹
I felt so compelled to write in. I wanted to personally from the bottom of my heart thank you for sharing your retrospective and candor of how you feel with the negativity and toxicity you have had to endure. It saddens me to hear and learn this. Upset for you, truly I am. Thank you for all of your hard work over these past several years and the amazing content and dedication to your craft that you have provided all of us viewers with. I can only imagine all the work, care and preparation that goes into each and every new project and posting that’s released. We love you man. Please keep your spirits up, your head held high and know we all have your back and will continue to support you unconditionally. Your transparency and genuine spirit is too be commended. Never change and enjoy life and those closest to you. I will be here as will the countless others to continue on viewing from a far on this continuing journey of yours with or without the regular Disney content and the haters can all just keep on hating. Everyone please be good and most importantly be humble. Much love and respect to you and all the real fans and family. - - Mike from Philly
💯 👏👏
Wow I have to admit I was fooled. I've seen some of the other Vloggers in your videos and never detected any animosity. I think you even did a joint video with Jojo if I recall a while back. Regardless, there's lot more to life than Disney - change is good.
We are all thankful for the honest comments. The negativity of humanity is real. Take time out for yourself and return on your own terms, when you are ready.
Thank you for this enlightening video. I'm a brand new subscriber.
PCDEV you are so right about the toxic Disney environment! Don’t worry about the haters cause you have a community that enjoys your videos. My daughter and I love your videos no matter what the topic is. Keep doing your thing! ❤️
Who cares bout LA Knight
I have to be a bit of a devils advocate here, you have every right to complain, and yes, you absolutely need to have safe boundaries, but, if you don't want the attention, don't do videos? Taking a camera to theme parks bought you a Tesla. There are worse ways to make a living. Don't make videos about your fancy lifestyle and then complain about how you got there. (And then get upset when people don't like to hear it) . Just a thought.
I don't think he's upset about the people who voice their opinion online I think it's more of the fact that there's some certain people who take it offline and harass/stalk him in public. Yes, that comes with the territory with you putting yourself and your life online but it shouldn't have to be, you know? He's a grown ass man I think he knows where his money is coming from and he is not stupid enough to bite the hand that is feeding him
We’re from Australia and usually do our US trips at either Disneyland or DisneyWorld and spend multiple days at Disney and only 1 day at Universal.
The loss of the magic express and fast passes made a big difference in our recent Disney trips, because of your channel and the Universal coverage our next trip will be staying at Cabana Bay and doing 3 days Universal, we probably won’t even go to Disney (Which used to be the main reason we went to the US) Thanks for the content✌️
@@therealventurescampaña is such a fun hotel the lazy river your are going to have a blast
If you have an opportunity to go to Volcano Bay and get a cabana-DO IT! We have six people in our family and it is so much fun. We spend all day in the water park and it’s a blast. The cabanas offer concierge/ butler type services and it’s amazing. We’ve done this about three or four times now, and have loved it each time. We usually go the first week of Oct. it’s still hot, but not unbearable and the parks are not as crowded. Do some research, don’t go in the middle of summer, and watch all the RUclips reviews on cabana bay and volcano bay. Worth it. Every penny.
@@fourlittlebirds6166Thanks for the tips, we’re looking to go the last 2 weeks of April 2025 and are doing some pricing based off this year.
I know it will be spring break and aren’t looking forward to the crowds and prices but it’s the only time we can get off work and the kids aren’t in school..
@@dzinerlifestyle5421 spring break is still a better time of year than summer. The weather will be beautiful.
The real issue is that we've changed more than "places" have.
I couldn't agree with you more. My family and I were in Orlando last week and we stayed for the first time at Portofino Bay at Universal. We went to the Universal Parks several days and it was so laid back and everything ran smoothly. We also went to Disney for one day, and it was so stressful and uptight. We were constantly on the dumb app trying to get on Guardians of the Galaxy. Lines were long and people cutting lines and just general craziness. I have been a Disney fan for my whole life, but now I feel the magic is gone. I am really enjoying Universal and what they have to offer. City walk was so cool and we had several really good meals there after we left the parks in the evening. I appreciate you and all that you do to share Disney and Universal with us all. Do what you need to do to have peace in your life for you and your family. You have a beautiful family and I really enjoy the cooking with Bianca vlogs. Thanks to you all!
We’re going to Universal in February & staying at Portofino. We love staying there. Universal is definitely a relaxing & enjoyable experience. At WDW it’s too complicated to enjoy it.
Ex Disney fans and converted Portofino Bay loyalists here! The UOR way of life is glorious.
I enjoy your cruise videos. Your approach is full of awe and wonder - a beautiful way to look at our world. Keep your head up and your spirits golden!
You are not the first person that I have heard say that the Disney vloggers are pretty toxic which is so disappointing. I only follow a few DW content creators on YT and a few that are Disneyland ones. I'd be interested to hear if the Disneyland ones are having the same experience, or if it's really just DW. Sorry you have to go through all that insanity, sounds awful. People are not well and clearly don't have much happening in their own lives that this kind of behavior is happening.
I completely understand! You are getting older and growing in new directions. That is a good thing! Blessings to you! And I love your sincerity and honesty.
Anyone remember Michael K? I think he felt the same way you do. He doesn't do Disney anymore. 😢
Dev, I’m so sorry. That must be so hard for you and your family. You have to do what is best for you. We will always support your choice. Sending love and best wishes 🇬🇧xx
Another great video. Very sorry for the conditions that brought it, but it's good to know you're sticking around!
its only been 3 weeks since your last disney vlog… you seem to do this every couple of months for the controversy. i dont like making these comments but there seems to be a pattern with these vlogs
playing devil's advocate: he did state that it hasn't even been a month since his last disney video and I don't know about you but I'm forsure not reading all of his comments so we don't know how many people kept asking for some Disney content with-in that time frame. After all that's how he got his start so, a lot of people are following him from that. The last time he's made a Disney sit down video (which is similar to this one) was 3 months ago which I would consider being different than his in-park vlogs. You could be completely right and this could be a pattern but bills gotta get paid buddy and he's a content creator at the end of the day
@@Chanelo12579 that’s very true. Personally I don’t really care for his universal content or just universal in general. I’ve actually gotten annoyed with the last few videos of his just being universal. And I agree with you, that’s why I said in my previous comment that he has bills to pay. Disney, especially right now, is very clickable because of the drama. We shall see what happens to his views in the up coming months if he is serious about not going to Disney frequently anymore. Also keep in mind he may not be getting paid a lot in views by doing universal content but we don’t know how much universal is paying him to do the content
This is my first comment here. I watch and enjoy your videos. It is sad to hear how bad Disney has gotten and I think you are spot on about no new Disney content. I am sorry you have had to deal with such nonsense and wish you the best in all you do. I will continue to watch your channel for the INTERESTING content and because your honesty is refreshing. Thank you
One of the reasons I started following you was because of your authentic and honest approach to vlogging. Really appreciate you taking the time to open up on this and you know what mate, haters gonna hate, but don't let the b@st@rds get you down 🙏
Insane to think that you get flak for doing your work. Very sad to compare DisneyWorld (and society) today versus 15 years ago. Appreciate all you've done and totally onboard with your decisions!
Dude, so refreshing. You have to have boundaries and you have to stick to your values and my family have much respect for you for that
I agree alot has changed overall after the pandemic. A lot of people are very rude and selfish these days. Everyone spent to much time isolated. I feel like we’re all set up as a huge science experiment
It's really sad, you'd think it suppose to come the opposite, more compassion, helping hand...it's like nobody learned what to be grateful for.. what is nuts is people are minding their own business but sticking standing too close to you now when 5 ft was a thing in 2020.
So sorry to hear this. I've been watching you for a couple of years. Im going to Universal this summer and have been enjoying your vlogs. Love seeing you with your girl too.
Dev you’re spot on in every way with your analysis. The Disney message boards are full of toxicity and that spreads to the Parks imo. I was a AP for 12 years and I didn’t renew for the EXACT reason you mentioned. It’s repetitive. I’ve done everything and experience in the Parks and they aren’t evolving as Universal is currently doing. It’s a shame the things you have had to endure to bring us Disney content but know it’s appreciated. My personal opinion is that because Disney isn’t rolling out new parks or experiences very much when they do it’s a frenzy in content creator community and like you said it’s so cutthroat to be the first to post because it’s rare Disney gives the fans something new. You do and have done a fantastic job and I hope you can flip the script on those haters who try and bring you down and no matter what keep doing what you’re doing and do it in such a manner that you kill them kindness. Look forward to watching wherever your travels take you and your sweet family!
My husband and I have decided to downgrade our annual passes this year. We have decided that our passes at Universal are much more worth the money as there's so much new things there and more new things coming in the next year or two
Universal has so many rides I can’t ride due to my health condition making me unable to ride coasters and certain more thrilling rides, so there’s very little for me to actually do there since I’m not a potter fan. And that is a problem that epic universe won’t be fixing. So Disney is the place in Florida for me if I still wanna ride rides. Just how it is. But at least we have cabana bay lol
So sorry it’s come to this. You’re right. Things aren’t the same at Disney. I’m still a fan of yours. Take care.
Thanks for sharing your feelings about this situation. I’m an ex cast member and an avid Disney fan. I remember the days of no internet or Vloggers saturating the parks. It was much more peaceful and laid back then. We could truly feel the magic with every show and attraction. Most of the Vloggers are annoying to me knowing how things used to be at Walt Disney World. I love your content and appreciate your honesty about the vibe in Orlando and I totally agree. Although I moved back to Michigan from Kissimmee, FL, Orlando will always be our second home. I will always love Disney for many reasons, they just need to pull back the curtain to remember what Walt’s vision and dream was when he started the Florida Project from the beginning. I loved meeting you and Bianca last spring. Keep up the great work!! 😊
I gotta say I am a Disney adult and proud of it lol I love the Disney world environment but 100% understand about the people there and the vloggers. I have ran into multiple Disney vloggers and I’m fine with it most of the time. The only time it’s really bugged me is being on rides with some of them and they talk thru the whole dang ride while filming. Same goes for some of the locals ruining the experience for people who have spent so much on their vacation. If I ever see ya in the parks I’m buying you a drink cuz you’re one of the few who seem true
Dev when I started watching Disney Vlogs you were the one I watched. You were great then and you still are now.
You always kept it real and you need to be true to yourself and that's another reason why I liked your content. Best to you and Bianca always. Peace out.😊
As someone who loves your Disney content, I totally understand ! Your mental and physical health and safety matter waaaaay more!
PS- I love all your content! I wouldn’t mind seeing some other theme park videos besides Disney & universal too. Stay doing you though! We support you! 😊
Take care of yourself first
As former pass holders, there’s nothing there to make us want to go back right now. The resort refurbs make us sad because it looks like Holiday Inn, we loved Magical Express and that’s gone, Genie + and Lightning Lane are so expensive for the family to go, the list goes on. Thanks for doing what you do and putting yourself out there. Wish you the best!
You mean resort rerfurbs have lost their Disney uniqueness and now are simplified to the point where they look like any other hotel?
@@bluegold1026Mostly just the value resort refurbs. The rooms are pretty generic now but they’re still nice.
Thanks for your honesty but also professionalism. I agree that Disney world is not the same and not good vibes at all. Best friends of ours are heading to Disneyland this year for some of the same reasons! Do what is best for you. So sorry to hear all you have been through.
You make these videos like every couple of months. Just commit to it if you are - as a viewer I’m not looking for a video every couple of months saying you are “done” with Disney. Just don’t make the videos.
I truly enjoy your videos & Disney has become so busy for the price. We moved to Florida so we could be closer to Orlando, but when we do go, we stay & visit Universal. I feel more like a person & not a number. Follow your heart, & it will show you the way. We love your transparency!
Dev thank you for your videos and honesty. We are from NY so we only visit Disney World once, maybe twice a year. I agree things don't feel the same as a few years ago. However, I do feel because we don't go often, it still keeps that anticipation and excitement fresh for us. There is always something new each time we return. That's why we feel like we are traveling someplace special each time because its not close to home. I feel that if we visited often, it would definitely burn us out too
you are BY FAR my favorite 'disney vlogger' so it makes me sad that it's bummed you out so much. We'll still watch, no matter what. I also have leaned more towards universal lately - they are killing it!
You keep doing you. I originally subbed to your channel because you are different and nicer than most people who make Orlando content
Dev, thank you for keeping it SO real... it really is high value!! PLEASE CONTINUE DOING SO...! ...It's my favorite thing about your videos! ...AND I agree with your thoughts wholeheartedly.
This is heartbreaking to me that you have gone through all of this not feeling safe and dealing with people while at Disney. And outside the park no one deserves this. I am sending positive vibes you live your life for you and no one else!
I just recently subscribed to your channel after watching a couple of Alaska cruise videos. They were fun and informative. Keep up the good work.
I guess it’s just because I’m such a small channel and I like to stay away from the crowds and people trying to be first, but I feel no negativity being at Disney at all and I’m sorry that is what it has become for you.
Hang in there Dev and continue doing what you do for us that enjoy your honest perspectives. Thats what drew me to your chsnnel. I can relate having been a Cast Member and guest to alot of what you're saying.
Disney is just not fun anymore the magic is gone and it suck 😵💫
And most Disney bloggers are just toxic and entitled always complaining about everything how the parks are to busy n blah blah blah is this sick competition of who is doing everything first which is pretty much the same
I unfollow everything Disney on my
You n one more RUclips blogger is all I need
Please keep giving us universal n cruise videos you and Bianca are amazing ❤
There is much different they can make the video but vloggers since they do everyday end up making the same video same way talking same style...
I was born and raised in Orlando and worked at Disney from 82 to 84. It was a great time in my life. I have great memories of that time as it relates to my childhood. I'm SO sorry that you have had these bad experiences and that Disney has turned so toxic. It was never liked that. I have watched your cruise videos in particular and have enjoyed the content. Just be happy my friend! It's about you and your family!! Do what is best for YOU!!
We love your videos dev. you were one of the vloggers that brought our love to the theme parks. Im very sorry you got the crazies after you, and its sad to hear that other vloggers are mean as well. Disney parks can be so increddibly stressful, and when the theme park lifestyle becomes a job, thats when it brings out the worst of people. keep on brother thanks for all of your content! looking forward to the next videos!
WOW lots of stress. thanks for the insight. people are so petty. i feel bad that you went thru all this. God bless you man.
My wife and I got to meet you once outside of Guardians and you were awesome. I love your honest takes on Disney and so I will very much miss that. Also your diet and exercise videos are inspiring. Thanks 👍
Hellooo from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park...I hear you on the burnout ...I don't know how anyone can be there all the time...like here at Dollywood...Keep it up sir! Come say hi 😊
I got my 1st Annual pass for a theme park last year and I went with Universal
you're a real one Dev. I apperciate you for always being yourself
Dev
To be honest
Disney DOES NOT CARE!
You can do something better with your time
Do your own life !!
I’m so sick of many vloggers doing the same things. It’s insane
I enjoy your videos keep up the good work.
Disney has too many what I call “ass kissers”
You are not one oof them.
Disney just does not care.
Best of luck to ya.
You have a point
I haven’t done this as long as you, but I can tell you already after two years when it comes to making content sometimes I prefer going to other parks and have more ideas, but going to Disney without a camera is still wonderful
I don't understand. This is your channel. You do with it as you wish. Don't let anyone try and control the content. I've been watching you for years and I enjoy all the videos. Thanks again for all you do.
Our family really appreciates all you do for the youtube community. We are really enjoying the Universal videos as we are new to that part of Orlando parks. Went for the first time last year and going back in June this year. We may need some encouragement to get on Velosicoaster😊
Just to be clear, you don't like when other people take pictures of you, but it's Ok for you to film anyone who crosses your camera on the parks?
He’s not stalking ppl for a photo…. He’s not talking about people just walking by
@@CrownS-n-LessonS HEY, HOMER, YOU STILL HERE? BOY, YOU ARE SLOW.
I respect your decision to bow out of that part of Disney. I see vloggers doing repetitive videos so I can see your perspective. I will continue to watch your channel and still support!! Best of luck!!
I enjoy your videos and your commentary. I understand the pressure and the intensity of being online. I appreciate all your efforts.
I was sad when I saw this a few months ago as I have enjoyed your Disney content. I could understand your reasons of course and supported you doing what is best for you. Now that I’ve seen some of your new videos I’m very happy you decided to focus on other experiences! It’s great to know that there are other cool things to do other than Disney in Orlando. My husband and I will be enjoying some of those next time
I just found your channel. I really enjoy it. I completely understand where you are coming from. Your life is your own and you have every right to protect yourself and your loved ones. There are a lot great things out there that we'd love to see. I enjoy your detail and your honesty. I found you through cruise vids and I encourage you to keep traveling and sharing your findings with us. Thanks for what you do! I'm a fan of you not just Disney World.
Universal is breathing new life into park attractions come 2025. I mean they are adding and changing to both Ioa /uo adding the brand new park and expanding into other states and countries etc.Even the year round horror show in Vegas sounds cool.
For me, I think there is to many vloggers doing Disney and ramming it down our throats. Need something different. Keep doing what you’re doing Dev and keep up the good work and keeping it real!
I randomly found you while searching for information on Virgin Voyages. My wife and I were planning an adult trip to Disney World this year (our last trip was 2021). Something was off; the magic wasn't there last time... and doesn't appear to have come back. The online communities are toxic, and it sounds like the parks are as well.
You put it into words perfectly. We would generally head down every year or two but will be taking a break from that.
Why would ANYONE pay MORE money for a WORSE product?
That’s what Disney is right now & it’s as simple as that. The brainwashed super-fans will stick by it regardless & the corporation won’t give a damn.
Huge respect for not being a walking mouthpiece & actually representing the average person’s feelings about the company today.
Big love from the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
If the average person's feelings were the same as yours, the prices would be dropping instead of increasing...
Wow I can’t believe anybody would be horrible to you or hate you! You are one of the nicest, kindest people we watched when we were planning our Disney holiday! I’m sorry to hear your experience
You dont owe us anything bro! Thanks for making the vlogs for us.
We are here today Friday 2nd Jan. literally no point being here, park is packed and it’s supposed to be a quite time. Anything good is 2 hour wait. Epcot was similar yesterday. Lightning lanes queued outside the ride entrances, the unregulated sales of lightning lane passes just makes it so unenjoyable. This will be our last time at Disney after this visit.
People legit show up at your house?! 😳 evidently respect and boundaries don't exist any more. God bless your channel and I pray for you to have a renewed sense of purpose and vision. Stay well
Anyone have clarification/more info on what’s happening with the live feed vloggers? Are they ruining the magic for people in the parks or ? I hadn’t realized anything was up though I really am not a fan of lives inside the park personally.
Do your thing dev! Sorry to hear Disneys caused you so much stress, I look forward to seeing what you have for us this year :)
Bro at 8:30 or so you're saying that you have to look over your shoulder because people are taking photos of you without your permission? That is excaclty what you do for money! You're lucky Disney doesn't enforce their policy on commercial filming in the parks because it is not like public where there is no expectation of privacy since it is their private property. You're lucky they don't make you apply and pay for permits to film there and upload to a monetized venue like youtube. You think Sally and Dave from St. Louis who are enjoying a nice stroll down main street want to be broadcast in your video that you make money off of? Dude, you need a dose of reality and to understand the rules.
Same issues in the slot community. We always love watching your videos because you are real. Truly appreciate what you do 🙏 Keep it up
Keep your head up, you always say it like it is , sorry your going through this.. Disney has disappointed me also .. hopefully it wakes up and go back to how they were in the past . Wish you the best
It’s a shame Dev. I used to watch ahead of our trip this year from the uk. Sorry you are having a tough time with it. You used to make me feel good about our trip. I loved the film you made where you had a near perfect day in the park.
Thank you for the content over the years. I’m sure we’ll have a good time and your content sure has helped our planning. I wish you well for the future.
Your mental health is very important I absolutely love your content dev no matter what you post I’ve been subscribed to you since 2020 I’m so happy I’ve found your channel sending you so much love your way dev
Dev, sorry you had to endure all that crap! Hearing you say all this though makes me glad that we only vlogged for about 2 years before I decided to stop. We only had around 500 subscribers so I was easily able to just deactivate our videos and slip away. Your content is great though so thank you for what you do! Just a thought: You mentioned Disney could possibly ban vlogging but how would they enforce that when some families video for their memories? I dont' think they would be able to determine who in the park is videoing for personal use vs. RUclips use.
I’m just trying to understand why the world has gotten so hateful. You are one of the most positive bloggers I watch and I love it. I’m 73 and I work constantly to stay positive about life and everything that happens in day to day life. But as you are saying so many people just hateful and work at making life miserable not only for themselves but anyone they can. Please keep up the wonderful blogs you make
Yo Dev! I know it's easy to say, but other people's B/S just tells you a lot about them, and it's their problems. In my life (of 50 years) I have found that the majority of this kind of behaviour is down to either their jealousy issues, or just not being a very nice human. Ignore the idiots, and continue keeping your head held high,! Your great man! You always come across as such a nice guy, so I am sad to hear that you have had to deal with so many horrible people because you are a vlogger. Personally, I have always loved all your videos. I am a huge theme park fan so love Disney. Although I have had 17 Disney holidays, it can be difficult as I live in the UK so can only manage to visit Anaheim and Orlando every three or 4 years due to cost. However, on our last trip, it was notable how much more expensive everything was, and since we last visited WDW in 2014, the free fast passes were also gone. It was also notable that lots of effects on the rides were not working on Big Thunder, Buzz and Rise. Also, space Mountain has become so uncomfortable. Just after the lift hill in the first 1/4 of the track, there was an extremely rough bit of track where we both incurred mild whiplash, hence only riding it once. Due to our latest trip to WDW, and the direction that Disney parks are now going, we are sad to say that we will not be seeing Mickey for the foreseeable future, and to explore other parks around the world instead.
Hey Dev, you’re the only RUclips channel I watch anymore. Good for you for stepping away from Disney. I stopped watching livestreams because the people doing livestreams have gotten to be so boring. Most people doing livestreams are so fixated on people giving them money. They’re always talking about their sponsors throughout their livestream. It’s like watching tv with commercials. Always talking about giving them super chats or PayPal’s. Then the ones doing videos are so boring because there’s nothing new to show because Disney is stagnant right now, and there’s so many people doing them now it’s ridiculous. Keep on being real Devin, and I will continue to watch your channels, yes your other channel too which I love. I love your Universal Studios videos.
I visited Disney in may and October and didn't even notice any vloggers. I'm really sad that it's gotten so toxic for you. I really like your content so I'll see if something interesting pops up on your channel. Do what makes you happy that's what matters and that's what viewers want. :)
@8:17 in the video you just said people are taking photos of you with out your permission. Really?????? First off you are allowed, secondly YOU yourself are taking videos of hundreds with out there permission! I like your channel but these cry baby videos are junk.
Exactly. Like dude are you serious right now. Grow up.
lol dude takes videos of people and posts them to RUclips. What a hypocrite
Stay positive my friend. Take all the time you need. Excited to see what future endeavors await your channel. Praying for you and your family. God bless. 🙂🙏🏼
Wow Devin I had no idea you were going through all of that. It’s not worth it my friend. I really enjoy your Disney videos but I would never want you to go through that much stress. Life is too short. I definitely respect your decision. Thank you and Bianca for the time and effort you put in to bring joy to your viewers. Your lifestyle videos have been just as interesting as the Disney content. Take as long as you break as you need. You are definitely appreciated and I look forward to whatever you decide to share. Love you and Bianca.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
PCDev is one of the few Disney (now former) vloggers who has always been real and honest with his opinions. It's refreshing to see someone who isn't bought and sold by the Mouse Overlord. I'm pretty sure he's the only blogger who isn't afraid to criticize or disagree in fear of losing all perks and be taken off the media list. Anyone living in the US, this is what real freedom looks like. Say what you need to say, Dev. I'm 1000% proud for you!
Touche !
I was just telling my girlfriend this morning that I am really interested to see where these Disney vloggers are going to be in a few years. It feels like they are starting to wear out their welcome. Everyone is all pissed off right now. It’s everywhere man. I’m in Los Angeles and driving around town is an adventure everyday 😂
I am so sorry you are going through that . I have always loved your videos because of your energy so do what you need to do to keep your energy positive you are awesome ❤
I've lost interest in Disney vlogs, seems very repetitive.
The issue from what I see after watching Disney vlogs and being a DVC member is that the market for Disney is so oversaturated in the vlogging community that videos blend together and i cannot tell if a vlog is from yesterday or 2 years ago. Also, I feel like i am being nickel and dimed at Disney. I don't mind paying extra for good things but you're not getting anything special or magical that comes with it that would make the price worth it. We still like Disney as a brand but we prefer cruises and this year we are going to Aulani but even for diehards like us we are getting burned out by both the toxicity of people out there and the loss of magic at the parks. Keep doing what you're doing and you will go far.