Good because I have a trip next February for the first time i didn't know there were short lines. Quick question----Is Splash Mountain always closed down for refurb during February??
Kar Bear - yeah. It’ll usually open up first of March. Check with Disney’s refurbishment/closures schedule online before you go; this has happened to me once. I forgot to look up if anything was gonna be closed and whatnot, well, Space Mountain was closed the entire summer. I was arms up standing in front of the ‘closed for refurbishment’ screaming NOOOOOO!!! Bummed me out but I had a great vacation that year. Then I moved to Florida. The weather can sometimes get a tad bit brisk in February so water rides are usually not as fun or desirable; during the summer, definitely hitting up any water attraction. It gets hot. However, the weather is absolutely perfect nov - mar/apr; for me, it’s like paradise. Anyways, sorry for the lengthy reply. Enjoy your trip. Google 2021 Disney ride closure schedule.
Last time I was at Magic Kingdom it started down pouring and like most people I usually run for cover but this time I decided to say “heck with it” and stood in the rain and got some incredible and unique pictures in front of the castle with not one other person in sight. Of course I was beyond soaked but luckily I had a complete change of clothes in my bag. So if you have a change of clothes I suggest staying in the rain and getting pictures and even running to another attraction because the crowds will be gone. Oh and you will definitely cool off. It was 90 and humid when I did so it was definitely refreshing.
The rule my family breaks all the time is going to the parks later in the morning. Sometimes we even get there at noon! But I’ve found that with good planning and strategic fast passes, we get to do everything we want to. Plus I get the extra bonus of a happy family. It also skews our appetites a bit so we’re not hungry when the lines are longest for food.
I went last year at New Years, and I have never seen that many people in my life, but counting down to midnight and watching the fireworks in Epcot with my dad, then getting the worse champagne either of us have ever had is one of my fondest memories.
My younger sister is the youngest person in our party and she will be just shy of 24 during our next trip this coming January (I'm 35), so we _never_ do early mornings. All of us are night owls, so we usually aim to leave the room by about 10-10:30am. Part of our vacation is relaxing in the room at night after the parks close. We always stay at Boardwalk since it's our home DVC resort and try to have a Boardwalk view, so after our showers we always open up the curtains to see Spaceship Earth lit up along with the activity on the boardwalk below and curl up in our PJs to talk, play cards, or a multi player game on my Switch before calling it a night at about midnight. My sister and I have also made it a tradition to take one night to go down to Jellyroll's together to have some drinks and hang out. Our family always has one dinner at Morimoto Asia, and this year she and I are thinking after dinner we're going to let the parents head back to Boardwalk with the car while she and I stay in Disney Springs to go to The Edison to have some fun and just catch a Minnie Van back at midnight. So... mornings? Rope drop? Early Extra Magic Hours? We don't know her. 😉
My wife and I went to WDW for our honeymoon and we staid Late for the fireworks, and shopped on our way out. That is a GREAT TIME to shop...and wait for the crowed to thin out. (And exploring the parks at night is GREAT TOO!!!)
My aunt went one better, she had a boss with a winter house near Orlando and would regularly get free use of it and the car he kept down there for a week or so, several years running.
Coming from California and staying on west coast time means we always get to the parks later and stay until they close. So much easier to keep the kiddos on their own time zone!
We tried your tip on waiting until after the park closed and three hours later we were still in line for transportation. My suggestion is flee before the end of the fireworks.
I usually dont eat full meals becausw of the heat it makes me feel gross. My favorite lunch is at Hollywood studios is a Mickey pretzel and froze lemonade! It's a go-to!
Sci Fi Dine In was one of the best meals I had in Disneyworld when I went in August. The food and drinks were amazing and our waiter was a lovely guy who became concerned that i was exhibiting signs of heat stroke (spoiler alert: turns out I had heat stroke) and kept topping up my ice water all the time to make sure i didn't pass out. The waiter was also really good with my four year old nephew which I really appreciated. Plus just seeing my dad's happy face when he saw the theming of the restaurant was enough to make it a front runner for me. Although it wasn't my favourite place (50's Prime Time, upon DFB recommendation), it was definitely up there. I would rate the meals I had as follows: 1) 50's Prime Time 2) O'Hana (breakfast) 3) Sci Fi Dine In 4) Teppen Edo 5) Le Cellier 6) Sanaa 7) House of Blues 8) Arkeshus 9) Chrystal Palace 10) Be Our Guest (Breakfast) 11) Coral Reef 12) Monsieur Paul (Biggest Disappointment) 13) Rainforest Cafe (Predictably bad, good nachos though)
Lol, there's a place in San Antonio where you go for the experience and not the food (even though a few food items are fun, like "Witches Brew" which is a fruit drink with dry ice). It's called Magic Time Machine and you go for the service because all of the waiters are dressed up as different fictional chars. I went there for my 16th birthday (got served by DC's Robin) and then when I got my associate's degree, I went again (and got served by Peter Pan), which included a food eating contest (between myself, one of my brothers, and a cousin, I lost lol). So yeah for me as long as food is okay, I would go to places for the experience. I am not very picky anyway.
I always stay to the end of the fireworks. Why miss out on the finale so you can get stuck with a bunch of folks getting out of the park. Enjoy the show and its outro. Hang around to take some great pics and do some shopping. THen exit the park when it's nice and empty. Don't rush and just enjoy the magic of the park. Plus the Kiss Goodnight is always great to see.
So I planned my last trip super in detail, and then on the last day instead of going to Hollywood Studios went to Animal Kingdom instead for the first time ever going in basically blind. Totally worth it, and it was my favorite day of the trip!
We Always Leave Like 5 Mins Before The Firework Shows End! Actually One Time We Left 5 Mins Before The Firework Show Ended And When We Were On The Monorail With 2 Other People We Saw The BIGGEST Crowd Of People Headed To The Monorail! It Was Sooo Crazy!
Going on rides during fireworks are also amazing, especially the Dwarfs Mine Train. I did this the last time I went and there was 2 families I front of with no fast passes! One hundred percent honest here!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
We actually we Christmas week last year...we loved it! Actually rode more rides than we normally do utilizing the extra fast passes after using first 3.
Be flexible and alert during youre stay in the parks - The most memorable and magical moments of youre stay can happen when you least expect them if you are awake (and polite) enough to grab the chance. My photo with four disney princesses in Akershus happen that way. Also dont be afraid to ask FP operators reservation personal if you can use FP or dinner reservations earlier or later if youre scheduele does not work for you. I used FPs both earlier and later and I postphoned a diner reservation when I was not hungry at my reservation time. Id have to wait forty minutes but I needed a relax down anyway at that point. And make sure to have enough money for those things you want to buy - Specially if its a once in a lifetime trip. The last thing youd need to have regrets over afterwards is that item you wanted but felt you couldnt afford. Also - Those parks are huge. Dont expect to experience everything even at a full day in the park so focus on thise things you want and dont feel sorry for the rest. They will be there for the next time. Johan.
Also do remember that some sort of transportations can be an experience in itself. Like flying the skyliner or taking a boat trip around the hotels. J.
we just came back. I watched a ton of your videos and made plans after plans after plans. the first day we were there at Magic Kingdom, half way into my plan, my wife said, ditch the plan honey. let's just go with it and start using the app. we ditched the plans I spent hours making and just went with it. as first timers to Disney World, we were overwhelmed at the amount of places to go and the time it took to get there.....and the wait............we spent 2 whole days as a family in the Magic Kingdom from late morning to the end of the spectacular fireworks and STILL could not see or ride all the stuff in there...when our kids are older, we are definitely coming back and mom and dad will certainly be heading to EPCOT for the food and wine festival...
We will ditch days at all theme parks to visit some of our favorite bartenders on property. We will spend hours in Epcot with our favorite bartender Carl or spend hours at French quarter with bartender Shelly. We love making theses mistakes since we come often and are pass holders.
Went to Disneyland between Christmas and New Years last year. It was crazy busy, but it was also an amazing experience. As long as you go with the understanding that it is going to be busy (and even then we underestimated how busy it would be) it can be a great time. Ultimately, the trip is what you make of it.
"Ultimately the trip is what you make of it" is absolutely right and great advice. My husband and I have been three times just us together, but this next trip we'll be taking our (then) seven year old for the first time. He's talked a lot about wanting to ride a lot of what we've ridden in the past, but we're definitely trying to manage our expectations just in case he rides Barnstormer once and decides he doesn't like thrill rides and we end up riding a lot of Winnie the Pooh. (We do have extended family coming too, and they promised to give us a chance to ourselves, so maybe that helps.) Mostly we just want to focus on letting him enjoy his first trip to the fullest, rather than trying to shoehorn in every last thing *we* want to do. Figuring out what is most important is key!
I do love these videos so much. I have been to WDW several times and I am planning to take my boyfriend for the first time next winter. These videos are super helpful, well-done, frequent and updated, and also help with my homesickness for my happy place. Thank you AJ! ❤
I think my favorite was also at Crystal Palace. We were a late night reservation, around 9:30-10pm, and, as night owls, it wasn’t a terrible time. We had all the characters come around multiple times. Piglet ended up sitting down with us and flirting with my older sister (the mom at the table), and even danced with her. Another fond memory was being the last people in Liberty Tavern. Once more, we were one of the last in the restaurant. Chip and Dale came out and stole my best friend’s purse and chased one another around the tavern as other cast members were sweeping and cleaning up. I suggest this for my fellow night owls! It’s a great way to keep your late morning and not miss out on magical character meals and interactions.
Hoop de Doo Review food is actually really good to some of us who don't have a sophisticated palate and the choices are such that everyone in the family will find something they enjoy, and they will bring as much as you want. The show just makes it that much better!
Back in 2018 my wife and I had no choice but to visit the park during Christmas, since our trip to Florida had to coincide with a surprise 75th birthday party for her father. We managed to get the last resort room available anywhere on the property - in Disney All-Stars Music, farthest room from the bus stop. But getting to see WDW during Christmas was amazing, and worth the extra-long walk to and from our room.
It has been so long since I've been to Disney World (literally decades) but these videos are making me want to save up and make a trip as a childfree adult :D
Dee McGee I have to agree with him. As a family that has stayed at both Disney resorts as well as off site hotels and even rented a home for a week, there is no comparison!! I spend a bit more money by staying in the bubble but not much after you factor in rental car and other things from being offsite, being in the bubble is worth thousands to me!!!
I had a home in the Orlando area since before the parks open - I actually went to the Empress Lily BEFORE the parks opened. Half of my family is from hat area - and I also went to the Orange Festivals before Disney. I have access to all the Disney Transportation - with my Annual Pass. If you are looking for a quick cheap vacation - that normally means staying off site - and a 15 minute ride can save you LOTS of money. Yes - IF you can afford the Bubble it can be worth it too - but for some whose choice is Outside the park - or going to the zoo at home - It is not that much of a problem
I have to say, using a credit card in the park vs. magic band is a MAJOR hassle. I was amazed at how much longer it took and problems I encountered when buying some merchandise with my card instead of using my band. Same card tied to my MB account but I won't do it again.
AJ, I would love to see you cover some of the great sugar free desserts that some of the Disney restaurants have. As a diabetic, I love going to the Sci-fi Dine-in Theater because they have the best sugar free desserts!
I'm so thankful for all of your videos AJ and DFB! My whole family went last week to celebrate my 60th birthday; We used so many of your tips and tricks. I wore a birthday button all 3 days we were at the parks and at special dinners. I was greeted by so many cast members and got a free cupcake dessert at Boma; the waiters sang to me at Boatwrights and the band wished me a Happy Birthday before playing it for all the birthday peeps at Biergarten! My son-in-law had a lot to do with this I expect! Even one of the green army men yelled out "Kathy, Happy Birthday"!!! We also learned how short the lines are just before closing; we had an evening FP for Expedition Everest (which was SOOOOOO amazing in the dark) and were able to run right back on with no line as it was just about 8:00. My post is so long but the crown jewel of the trip is that we ended the night Friday at AK and tried our luck on Flight of Passage, which we were unable to get a FP for; we literally ran thru the entire outside of the queue area without catching up to anyone! The whole experience took only about 30 minutes! The perfect end to a magical trip!
I totally book fastpasses for evening if I want a twilight safari or riding a rollercoaster at night. Yes it ties up the opportunity for a 4th or 5th fastpass, but it's more worth it to get what I want. If I'm parkhopping sometimes I book for the 2nd park after our afternoon break because those attractions are more important. I also agree with planning and ditching the plans. Flexibility is key to enjoying Disney, but winging it doesn't work. You have to start somewhere and have your plan in place, then you can wing your changes of plans as you go. The important thing with planning is not overplanning ADRs. That's one thing you have to stick to unless you cancel way in advance. And every restaurant is different on their cancellation policies. Most are 24hr and $10pp, but it may not be true in every circumstance. Buffets may charge full price, etc. Read the fine print when you reserve.
I made the mistake of going back. The crowds make the experience absolutely unbearable. It’s a total cash grab right now. Sorry it won’t ever get better until they open another park, or two, and stop building more resorts.
Last time we went to T-Rex at Disney Springs in 2015 it was awesome food very very crowded but ribs were tender and lots of flavor. I planned to go again but if it's not good anymore we will go to Flame Tree
You talking about waiting in line for special merch reminded me of waiting 8 hours in line for the very first iPhone in 2007. Ends up every store was sent MANY and there wasn't any type of line an hour after they started selling, aka no need to wait in line all day haha.
Do you have a video where you talk about what you’d do on holiday to Disney World if you you could only go once for a limited time, say like two weeks? Like where you’d stay and the things you’d absolutely prioritise? And if so would you consider it? For people abroad it’s often a once in a lifetime trip so would be fantastic to see how you recommend how to make the absolute most of it!!
One of the best things we saw at Disney that was completely unplanned was a King Arthur street show at the England pavilion in Epcot. It was so funny and my grandad got to play King Arthur!
Hoop Dee Doo Review is a Perfect Example. We brought our daughter when she was 3 and as the cast came through the audience to leave we got a picture with one of the men. My daughter then turned to me and said “I like that guy.” She is now 27 and he continues to work at the parks. Last time we saw him she was one of the sharks in Finding Nemo. We have gone back to Hoop Dee Do Review and enjoyed it. It’s a memory we continue to enjoy and we continue to look for this cast member with each new show. My daughter is also now as castmember. 😊
And to add to my tantrum/meltdown at 9:48 is he waves away Mickey as he goes to the carpet. I swear, one of the best parts of going to the parks (especially Magic Kingdom) is watching the meltdowns/tantrums and parents yelling at each other and the kids. You just have to take a seat and watch them go by.
My fiance and I are going to Disney for our honeymoon this year, and apparently making tons of mistakes! First of all, it's during the holiday, and on top of that we haven't been able to get any discounts for our rooms or dining. But we decided that the Christmas atmosphere was most important to us, and also staying in the hotels we wanted (a couple nights in the Grand Floridian, then going on to the French Quarter) were worth the extra cost. It's all about priorities!
I have to disagree with you about Hoop-Dee-Doo not having good food. I was there last week and the fried chicken and ribs were delicious. The side dishes and dessert were really good too.
My son (5 at the time), had the meal plan on his magic band (but not the credit card!). This meant he could get all the snacks he wanted. He decided he was getting a Mickey Bar EVERY DAY. He was mildly disappointed when a CM gave him one in Epcot as pixie dust bc he didn't get to use his band! :) That trip was very kid-driven. When he wanted to ride something, we stood in line (after explaining how long it would be). When he wanted to go swim, we did. Even tried naps, which didn't always happen. We also did some very late ADRs, including one that let us watch the EPCOT fireworks from dinner. From which we turned around and discovered my niece had fallen asleep on the table. Oops. Might have been a little too late.
We just got back from Disney World and used Lyft to get to dinning at the Grand Floridian. I found that the estimated cost of using just a regular Lyft was about $15. The cost, through the Lyft app, for the Minnie Van would have been $40! There are only two advantages that I can see for the Minnie Van. First, they have child seats, which not all Uber or Lyft drivers have. There's a law in Florida that children of a certain age or size must use a child car set. Second, the Minnie Van can drop you off right at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom, whereas all the other ride sharing services have to drop you off at the TTC. The difference in cost between a regular Lyft and a Minnie Van is incredible.
On more than one occasion, I've gone on a holiday and had it be less crowded on that day than the other days I've gone. Maybe everyone has that mentality that it will be crowded? I've gone on 4th of July, Labor Day, and Easter. None were as crowded as the days before or after that holiday. I'm going on Thanksgiving this trip and I'm sure it will be fine as I got a Peter Pan FP that day, and wasn't able to any of the other dates.
Dang it, I so wanted to try that peanut butter pie at the contempo cafe that you rave about but they didn’t have it!! Instead they have some stupid dessert promoting frozen in its place. Total bummer. 😩
My family’s two favorite rides are rockin roller coaster and Tower of terror so our plan is to go on rockin roller coaster early in the morning so there’s a short line, then schedule a fast pass for Tower of terror
Weird Geek tower of terror is gone now buddy, thank god!! Lol 😂 that thing scared the crap outta me!!! Someone told me a month or so ago it has been replaced with something else but I do not have firsthand knowledge so you should check it out
I’ve developed bad back problems since my last main Disney trip (well I was 7) so when I was at Disneyland this year, I found that since Disney days are so heavy on the walking and queues, I have to find a very straight wall to sit up against for at least half an hour- so I’ll try and convince my sister to stay for the kiss goodnight at least one day on our 2021 trip :)
AJ, you and your team have helped me so much this past year and a half with planning for our coming up trip. Dec. 10, 2020 the hubs and I will be celebrating our 15 year Anniversary! We always knew that we'd want to celebrate at WDW, which is where we honeymooned. We are elated to be going back 15 years later and now in tow our three kiddos who will be 12, 10, & 7. We are so excited for next year and crossing my fingers that the week of December 6th is less crowded! Thanks for all your tips & tricks!!
We got all our 1st Choice ADR (Be Our Guest, and Calif Grill, for example) dining reservations because we booked our lunches at 2 PM and dinners around 8 PM! Since we're staying off-site, we plan on eating breakfasts in our timeshare (full kitchen) and getting to the Park of the day around 11 AM and leave for dinner, and return for the "Goodnight Kiss". No kids, so we will be late owls on this trip to WDW!!!!
My trip isn’t complete without or or two Mickey premium bars. But I also only get to go once every few years (we can’t get them I store here in Canada 😭)
Yes I agree AJ, crowds are definitely a bummer. Last year I went to the Magic Kingdom in November during New Jersey’s teacher convention. That day every ride had a hour plus stand by wait. And it’s funny you mentioned T-Rex in Disney Springs. I wasn’t thrilled with their menu at all, no variety.
I had an awful experience with the Disney buses the last time I was there. It was late and everyone was leaving the Magic Kingdom, and there were absolutely NO BUSES to Art of Animation, where we were staying. We stood in the line for an hour, and in that hour, SEVEN BUSES WITH NO ONE IN THEM went to the Transportation and Ticket Center. WHO THE HECK IS GOING TO THE TTC AT 11:00 AT NIGHT??? Me and my dad eventually were like, screw it, were hopping on a Pop Century bus and walking. There also had only been one bus for Pop Century in that hour. The bus to Pop finally came, still no bus to Art of Animation, and if that bus ride could have a name it would be "Are you claustrophobic? No? Well, you are now." There were so many people on the bus, it was so crowded. I don't know why we didn't just call an Uber.
If you're really wanting to experinace Christmas but dont want the crowds I recommend going right after new years. Christmas happeneings are still going on the first week of Jan but the crowds fall quickly. Fly out of new years (the airports are empty) and you'll be able to enjoy a lot of the christmas things but the crowds will be less.
I've used Disney Gift Cards as souvenir allowance tools for kids, so they can budget those instead of asking parents for stuff (as you said about using those, when it's gone, it's gone).
Great videos! Yours is my favorite YT Disney related channel. Can you please do a video on things to do for someone’s birthday or Disney birthday hacks/perks? My niece is coming to celebrate her birthday (she’s in elementary school) and I’m a parent of only boys 😬 Any ideas on how to make her Disney birthday vacation the best ever? Thank you! 🙏
It's pricey, but if it's within your budget (and your niece is into this sort of thing) the Bippity Boppity Boutique does full princess makeovers that could be a fun way to celebrate. Just make sure that even if you get heels with the outfit that she still wears her regular park shoes - no one likes having blisters at the park, even in the name of fashion.
Vanessa Nielson oooh, thank you... didn’t even know they sold heels there. Definitely sneakers are a must at the parks but for the picture, heels sound nice. She might like that.
Often, I have a need to be in Central Florida at the spur of the moment - which means that Disney Restaurants are likely not available - but I found out a trick. There are several Disney Restaurants where you sit together with others on long tables - and as a SINGLE - if you tell the person on the other end of the line at Disney first - they will look for tables with an odd number of reservations for it. I have always managed to get something. I do not know if that will work in the Pandemic though
Every time AJ reminds viewers that they can get more fast passes after the first three I get mad, and tell my iPad to shut up! If everyone knows, then it will be even more difficult for me to get one!
Tip: hang on to your butts and pray to survive. lol In all seriousness though, it will be very _very_ crowded so be mindful of keeping track of each other to not get separated, especially if you have young kids with you. I think most table service restaurants have some semblance of a Thanksgiving dinner the day of, and ADRs are a must for the entire trip if you want one "solid" meal a day that isn't fast food. Also if you have young kids try to make sure they don't wait until it's an emergency to say they need to use the bathroom, because although I haven't been there for Thanksgiving (friends have), during Spring Break there were 10+ minute lines for even the lesser known bathroom locations!
I’ve been extremely fortunate to visit wdw several times in a he past decade. I watch all kinds of vids, but there’s nothing like actually experiencing it in person.
AJs voice soothes my soul. We need to get her a contract with Google Maps to read our GPS directions
Yes!!!
100% agreed!!!
I agree too! I listen to her on my walks bc her voice is relaxing and the videos are full of information!
When I lived in central Florida, September & February were always the best time to go for short lines.
Good because I have a trip next February for the first time i didn't know there were short lines. Quick question----Is Splash Mountain always closed down for refurb during February??
Kar Bear - yeah. It’ll usually open up first of March. Check with Disney’s refurbishment/closures schedule online before you go; this has happened to me once. I forgot to look up if anything was gonna be closed and whatnot, well, Space Mountain was closed the entire summer. I was arms up standing in front of the ‘closed for refurbishment’ screaming NOOOOOO!!! Bummed me out but I had a great vacation that year. Then I moved to Florida. The weather can sometimes get a tad bit brisk in February so water rides are usually not as fun or desirable; during the summer, definitely hitting up any water attraction. It gets hot. However, the weather is absolutely perfect nov - mar/apr; for me, it’s like paradise. Anyways, sorry for the lengthy reply. Enjoy your trip. Google 2021 Disney ride closure schedule.
@@mrozie826 Lucky you! It's not closed right now. I think it's normally closed in January, not February, but maybe it's both!
@@rileyywhited unfortunately we had to cancel our trip for safety reasons! :( better luck next time i guess aha
@@mrozie826 Yeah.
Last time I was at Magic Kingdom it started down pouring and like most people I usually run for cover but this time I decided to say “heck with it” and stood in the rain and got some incredible and unique pictures in front of the castle with not one other person in sight. Of course I was beyond soaked but luckily I had a complete change of clothes in my bag. So if you have a change of clothes I suggest staying in the rain and getting pictures and even running to another attraction because the crowds will be gone. Oh and you will definitely cool off. It was 90 and humid when I did so it was definitely refreshing.
The mistake I made on my last trip was buying 1 pineapple upside down dole whip to share with my husband. Fyi I did share but it was hard.
Elizabeth Yeagley how obese are you? Just wondering
@@imranp128 thats just mean
Gwendolyn Rice but you’re not disagreeing with me
imranp128 someone eats ice cream once on a special vacation and now they’re obese? Ok boomer
Aiden Figueroa vacay or not. U can share. Disney desserts are huge. Calm your tiny ball sack
The rule my family breaks all the time is going to the parks later in the morning. Sometimes we even get there at noon! But I’ve found that with good planning and strategic fast passes, we get to do everything we want to. Plus I get the extra bonus of a happy family. It also skews our appetites a bit so we’re not hungry when the lines are longest for food.
Good move! Adjusting the vacation to your own family's wishes is how you have the best vacation!
I went last year at New Years, and I have never seen that many people in my life, but counting down to midnight and watching the fireworks in Epcot with my dad, then getting the worse champagne either of us have ever had is one of my fondest memories.
I just spotted myself on one of the pictures on your video 😮😮😮
12:29 - 12:33
Stroller Girl "She looks like me, want to switch?"
Blue Shirt: "Let's do it!"
As a solo frequent visitor, I plan lightly, & put the rest of my visit to a park into the hands of serendipity!
Same! My only "must do" attractions are the tiki room, pirates, and the mansion (ah, nostalgia!). Those, I hit first. Everything else is gravy on top!
My younger sister is the youngest person in our party and she will be just shy of 24 during our next trip this coming January (I'm 35), so we _never_ do early mornings. All of us are night owls, so we usually aim to leave the room by about 10-10:30am.
Part of our vacation is relaxing in the room at night after the parks close. We always stay at Boardwalk since it's our home DVC resort and try to have a Boardwalk view, so after our showers we always open up the curtains to see Spaceship Earth lit up along with the activity on the boardwalk below and curl up in our PJs to talk, play cards, or a multi player game on my Switch before calling it a night at about midnight.
My sister and I have also made it a tradition to take one night to go down to Jellyroll's together to have some drinks and hang out. Our family always has one dinner at Morimoto Asia, and this year she and I are thinking after dinner we're going to let the parents head back to Boardwalk with the car while she and I stay in Disney Springs to go to The Edison to have some fun and just catch a Minnie Van back at midnight.
So... mornings? Rope drop? Early Extra Magic Hours?
We don't know her. 😉
My kind of people!
My wife and I went to WDW for our honeymoon and we staid Late for the fireworks, and shopped on our way out. That is a GREAT TIME to shop...and wait for the crowed to thin out. (And exploring the parks at night is GREAT TOO!!!)
My dad has a special power: Getting a Be Our Guest reservation. Seriously, he got us in at least 2-3 times. Last minute, may I add.
Every time we have gone my mom has got us a reservation
Probably refreshing again and again till something came up
My aunt went one better, she had a boss with a winter house near Orlando and would regularly get free use of it and the car he kept down there for a week or so, several years running.
My kids got a Mickey bar every single day we were there. Sometimes classic is better.
Can you please make a video of quick service meals best value on the ddp?
Coming from California and staying on west coast time means we always get to the parks later and stay until they close. So much easier to keep the kiddos on their own time zone!
We tried your tip on waiting until after the park closed and three hours later we were still in line for transportation. My suggestion is flee before the end of the fireworks.
I love Christmas Time in Disney World
me too :)
It’s my favorite time to go!!
@@claudiagomez800 Never went at Christmas, what do you love about going then?
We love going the week before Christmas. Most people seem to head home and the lines aren’t too bad.
Wuffball i’m going the 3 days after.. i hope it’s not too crowded
We’re going the week before too! We go in less than a month!
@@morganewing3399 The week after Xmas is mobbed
@@morganewing3399 We are too, Between Christmas and New Year's. It's going to be crazy!
bbkangs I’m also going the week before!!! I go in like 25 days ahhh
Ehhh ... sometimes you just need a Mickey pretzel. Not a mistake!
With all the walking in the Parks, we live for the riches, highest calorie sweet desserts and snacks! LOL
A Mickey pretzel is never a mistake in my opinion 😂
I usually dont eat full meals becausw of the heat it makes me feel gross. My favorite lunch is at Hollywood studios is a Mickey pretzel and froze lemonade! It's a go-to!
Peanut butter pie and dole whip - every freaking time. I can’t help myself.
Anyone else notice Tim Tracker in the top right at 6:18 ?! :D
@Pretty Paul Roma he's another Disney advice channel
He is a theme park vlogger
Wow! Good eye!!!
Sci Fi Dine In was one of the best meals I had in Disneyworld when I went in August. The food and drinks were amazing and our waiter was a lovely guy who became concerned that i was exhibiting signs of heat stroke (spoiler alert: turns out I had heat stroke) and kept topping up my ice water all the time to make sure i didn't pass out. The waiter was also really good with my four year old nephew which I really appreciated. Plus just seeing my dad's happy face when he saw the theming of the restaurant was enough to make it a front runner for me. Although it wasn't my favourite place (50's Prime Time, upon DFB recommendation), it was definitely up there. I would rate the meals I had as follows:
1) 50's Prime Time
2) O'Hana (breakfast)
3) Sci Fi Dine In
4) Teppen Edo
5) Le Cellier
6) Sanaa
7) House of Blues
8) Arkeshus
9) Chrystal Palace
10) Be Our Guest (Breakfast)
11) Coral Reef
12) Monsieur Paul (Biggest Disappointment)
13) Rainforest Cafe (Predictably bad, good nachos though)
Lol, there's a place in San Antonio where you go for the experience and not the food (even though a few food items are fun, like "Witches Brew" which is a fruit drink with dry ice). It's called Magic Time Machine and you go for the service because all of the waiters are dressed up as different fictional chars. I went there for my 16th birthday (got served by DC's Robin) and then when I got my associate's degree, I went again (and got served by Peter Pan), which included a food eating contest (between myself, one of my brothers, and a cousin, I lost lol). So yeah for me as long as food is okay, I would go to places for the experience. I am not very picky anyway.
When I go to WDW w/ my family we always sleep in until 10 am sometimes later and stay in the parks later because we like to get the pics after dark.
Ronclown congrats?
I always stay to the end of the fireworks. Why miss out on the finale so you can get stuck with a bunch of folks getting out of the park. Enjoy the show and its outro. Hang around to take some great pics and do some shopping. THen exit the park when it's nice and empty. Don't rush and just enjoy the magic of the park. Plus the Kiss Goodnight is always great to see.
So I planned my last trip super in detail, and then on the last day instead of going to Hollywood Studios went to Animal Kingdom instead for the first time ever going in basically blind. Totally worth it, and it was my favorite day of the trip!
I got a chuckle out of the kid at 9:48 that laid down on the floor to start his tantrum. 3,2,1....meltdown!
Lol
I totally caught that too lol
We Always Leave Like 5 Mins Before The Firework Shows End!
Actually One Time We Left 5 Mins Before The Firework Show Ended And When We Were On The Monorail With 2 Other People We Saw The BIGGEST Crowd Of People Headed To The Monorail!
It Was Sooo Crazy!
Best voice to nap to. I don't even really love disney...
Silly Buttons
Upbeat and kind. I like Disney too, which is a plus!
Lol I did that today 😋
Going on rides during fireworks are also amazing, especially the Dwarfs Mine Train. I did this the last time I went and there was 2 families I front of with no fast passes! One hundred percent honest here!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I remember I tried to go on space mountain during the fireworks. Literally it was like 10 min wait soon as I got in line, the freaking ride broke down
We actually we Christmas week last year...we loved it! Actually rode more rides than we normally do utilizing the extra fast passes after using first 3.
Be flexible and alert during youre stay in the parks - The most memorable and magical moments of youre stay can happen when you least expect them if you are awake (and polite) enough to grab the chance. My photo with four disney princesses in Akershus happen that way.
Also dont be afraid to ask FP operators reservation personal if you can use FP or dinner reservations earlier or later if youre scheduele does not work for you. I used FPs both earlier and later and I postphoned a diner reservation when I was not hungry at my reservation time. Id have to wait forty minutes but I needed a relax down anyway at that point.
And make sure to have enough money for those things you want to buy - Specially if its a once in a lifetime trip. The last thing youd need to have regrets over afterwards is that item you wanted but felt you couldnt afford.
Also - Those parks are huge. Dont expect to experience everything even at a full day in the park so focus on thise things you want and dont feel sorry for the rest. They will be there for the next time. Johan.
Also do remember that some sort of transportations can be an experience in itself. Like flying the skyliner or taking a boat trip around the hotels. J.
Thank you! I'm planning my little families first trip. Great tips!
we just came back. I watched a ton of your videos and made plans after plans after plans. the first day we were there at Magic Kingdom, half way into my plan, my wife said, ditch the plan honey. let's just go with it and start using the app. we ditched the plans I spent hours making and just went with it. as first timers to Disney World, we were overwhelmed at the amount of places to go and the time it took to get there.....and the wait............we spent 2 whole days as a family in the Magic Kingdom from late morning to the end of the spectacular fireworks and STILL could not see or ride all the stuff in there...when our kids are older, we are definitely coming back and mom and dad will certainly be heading to EPCOT for the food and wine festival...
We will ditch days at all theme parks to visit some of our favorite bartenders on property. We will spend hours in Epcot with our favorite bartender Carl or spend hours at French quarter with bartender Shelly. We love making theses mistakes since we come often and are pass holders.
Went to Disneyland between Christmas and New Years last year. It was crazy busy, but it was also an amazing experience. As long as you go with the understanding that it is going to be busy (and even then we underestimated how busy it would be) it can be a great time. Ultimately, the trip is what you make of it.
"Ultimately the trip is what you make of it" is absolutely right and great advice. My husband and I have been three times just us together, but this next trip we'll be taking our (then) seven year old for the first time. He's talked a lot about wanting to ride a lot of what we've ridden in the past, but we're definitely trying to manage our expectations just in case he rides Barnstormer once and decides he doesn't like thrill rides and we end up riding a lot of Winnie the Pooh. (We do have extended family coming too, and they promised to give us a chance to ourselves, so maybe that helps.) Mostly we just want to focus on letting him enjoy his first trip to the fullest, rather than trying to shoehorn in every last thing *we* want to do. Figuring out what is most important is key!
I do love these videos so much. I have been to WDW several times and I am planning to take my boyfriend for the first time next winter. These videos are super helpful, well-done, frequent and updated, and also help with my homesickness for my happy place. Thank you AJ! ❤
we always go to sifi dine in just because its such a nostalgic place and its so much fun lol
I think my favorite was also at Crystal Palace. We were a late night reservation, around 9:30-10pm, and, as night owls, it wasn’t a terrible time. We had all the characters come around multiple times. Piglet ended up sitting down with us and flirting with my older sister (the mom at the table), and even danced with her. Another fond memory was being the last people in Liberty Tavern. Once more, we were one of the last in the restaurant. Chip and Dale came out and stole my best friend’s purse and chased one another around the tavern as other cast members were sweeping and cleaning up. I suggest this for my fellow night owls! It’s a great way to keep your late morning and not miss out on magical character meals and interactions.
I didn’t realize the bus arrival times were on the app. Thanks for the tip!
Hoop de Doo Review food is actually really good to some of us who don't have a sophisticated palate and the choices are such that everyone in the family will find something they enjoy, and they will bring as much as you want. The show just makes it that much better!
the name of this video might be "Sometimes Just Chill". thanks for the reminders !
Question: If you make a dining reservation for 4 but you come with 5 (the 5th person being a 4 year old), will the restaurant not accept you anymore?
Back in 2018 my wife and I had no choice but to visit the park during Christmas, since our trip to Florida had to coincide with a surprise 75th birthday party for her father. We managed to get the last resort room available anywhere on the property - in Disney All-Stars Music, farthest room from the bus stop. But getting to see WDW during Christmas was amazing, and worth the extra-long walk to and from our room.
It has been so long since I've been to Disney World (literally decades) but these videos are making me want to save up and make a trip as a childfree adult :D
I'll be seeing the lights for the first time on the 26th.
DH insists on staying on property to take advantage of the Disney transportation and stay completely in the Disney bubble.
Dee McGee I have to agree with him. As a family that has stayed at both Disney resorts as well as off site hotels and even rented a home for a week, there is no comparison!! I spend a bit more money by staying in the bubble but not much after you factor in rental car and other things from being offsite, being in the bubble is worth thousands to me!!!
I had a home in the Orlando area since before the parks open - I actually went to the Empress Lily BEFORE the parks opened. Half of my family is from hat area - and I also went to the Orange Festivals before Disney. I have access to all the Disney Transportation - with my Annual Pass. If you are looking for a quick cheap vacation - that normally means staying off site - and a 15 minute ride can save you LOTS of money. Yes - IF you can afford the Bubble it can be worth it too - but for some whose choice is Outside the park - or going to the zoo at home - It is not that much of a problem
I have to say, using a credit card in the park vs. magic band is a MAJOR hassle. I was amazed at how much longer it took and problems I encountered when buying some merchandise with my card instead of using my band. Same card tied to my MB account but I won't do it again.
Video suggestion - Best rides if you have back problems but want a bit of a thrill. The old Maelstrom in Norway was good for this.
The Halloween Party is so much fun. The parade alone is worth the trip. It’s very special.
AJ, I would love to see you cover some of the great sugar free desserts that some of the Disney restaurants have. As a diabetic, I love going to the Sci-fi Dine-in Theater because they have the best sugar free desserts!
I'm so thankful for all of your videos AJ and DFB! My whole family went last week to celebrate my 60th birthday; We used so many of your tips and tricks. I wore a birthday button all 3 days we were at the parks and at special dinners. I was greeted by so many cast members and got a free cupcake dessert at Boma; the waiters sang to me at Boatwrights and the band wished me a Happy Birthday before playing it for all the birthday peeps at Biergarten! My son-in-law had a lot to do with this I expect! Even one of the green army men yelled out "Kathy, Happy Birthday"!!! We also learned how short the lines are just before closing; we had an evening FP for Expedition Everest (which was SOOOOOO amazing in the dark) and were able to run right back on with no line as it was just about 8:00. My post is so long but the crown jewel of the trip is that we ended the night Friday at AK and tried our luck on Flight of Passage, which we were unable to get a FP for; we literally ran thru the entire outside of the queue area without catching up to anyone! The whole experience took only about 30 minutes! The perfect end to a magical trip!
As usual outstanding information....so very much appreciated !!!
I totally book fastpasses for evening if I want a twilight safari or riding a rollercoaster at night. Yes it ties up the opportunity for a 4th or 5th fastpass, but it's more worth it to get what I want. If I'm parkhopping sometimes I book for the 2nd park after our afternoon break because those attractions are more important.
I also agree with planning and ditching the plans. Flexibility is key to enjoying Disney, but winging it doesn't work. You have to start somewhere and have your plan in place, then you can wing your changes of plans as you go. The important thing with planning is not overplanning ADRs. That's one thing you have to stick to unless you cancel way in advance. And every restaurant is different on their cancellation policies. Most are 24hr and $10pp, but it may not be true in every circumstance. Buffets may charge full price, etc. Read the fine print when you reserve.
I made the mistake of going back. The crowds make the experience absolutely unbearable. It’s a total cash grab right now. Sorry it won’t ever get better until they open another park, or two, and stop building more resorts.
Last time we went to T-Rex at Disney Springs in 2015 it was awesome food very very crowded but ribs were tender and lots of flavor. I planned to go again but if it's not good anymore we will go to Flame Tree
Iv never planned I find it best to go with the flow a lot less stressful
You talking about waiting in line for special merch reminded me of waiting 8 hours in line for the very first iPhone in 2007. Ends up every store was sent MANY and there wasn't any type of line an hour after they started selling, aka no need to wait in line all day haha.
I carry too heavy a backpack!
Do you have a video where you talk about what you’d do on holiday to Disney World if you you could only go once for a limited time, say like two weeks? Like where you’d stay and the things you’d absolutely prioritise? And if so would you consider it? For people abroad it’s often a once in a lifetime trip so would be fantastic to see how you recommend how to make the absolute most of it!!
I sent $75 with my friends who went earlier this year and got me a bunch of Epcot 35 goods at the outlet stores. 😉
One of the best things we saw at Disney that was completely unplanned was a King Arthur street show at the England pavilion in Epcot. It was so funny and my grandad got to play King Arthur!
Hoop Dee Doo Review is a Perfect Example.
We brought our daughter when she was 3 and as the cast came through the audience to leave we got a picture with one of the men. My daughter then turned to me and said “I like that guy.”
She is now 27 and he continues to work at the parks. Last time we saw him she was one of the sharks in Finding Nemo.
We have gone back to Hoop Dee Do Review and enjoyed it. It’s a memory we continue to enjoy and we continue to look for this cast member with each new show.
My daughter is also now as castmember. 😊
It's so hard to get a reservation at Ohana for a party of 5
I never plan for the drummers at Harambe in Animal Kingdom, but I never pass them up when they're performing!
How in the world did you get the 6:33 shot?
And to add to my tantrum/meltdown at 9:48 is he waves away Mickey as he goes to the carpet.
I swear, one of the best parts of going to the parks (especially Magic Kingdom) is watching the meltdowns/tantrums and parents yelling at each other and the kids. You just have to take a seat and watch them go by.
My fiance and I are going to Disney for our honeymoon this year, and apparently making tons of mistakes! First of all, it's during the holiday, and on top of that we haven't been able to get any discounts for our rooms or dining. But we decided that the Christmas atmosphere was most important to us, and also staying in the hotels we wanted (a couple nights in the Grand Floridian, then going on to the French Quarter) were worth the extra cost. It's all about priorities!
Crystal Palace near closing is fantastic!
I have to disagree with you about Hoop-Dee-Doo not having good food. I was there last week and the fried chicken and ribs were delicious. The side dishes and dessert were really good too.
The only consistent thing about Disney food is that it’s inconsistent 👍🏻
But yeah, I love the fried chicken there too
My fried chicken was to tough for me in July. Ive only had it once thought.
I agree. HDD has amazing fried chicken, and I’m not really a fried chicken guy.
My son (5 at the time), had the meal plan on his magic band (but not the credit card!). This meant he could get all the snacks he wanted. He decided he was getting a Mickey Bar EVERY DAY. He was mildly disappointed when a CM gave him one in Epcot as pixie dust bc he didn't get to use his band! :) That trip was very kid-driven. When he wanted to ride something, we stood in line (after explaining how long it would be). When he wanted to go swim, we did. Even tried naps, which didn't always happen.
We also did some very late ADRs, including one that let us watch the EPCOT fireworks from dinner. From which we turned around and discovered my niece had fallen asleep on the table. Oops. Might have been a little too late.
We just got back from Disney World and used Lyft to get to dinning at the Grand Floridian. I found that the estimated cost of using just a regular Lyft was about $15. The cost, through the Lyft app, for the Minnie Van would have been $40! There are only two advantages that I can see for the Minnie Van. First, they have child seats, which not all Uber or Lyft drivers have. There's a law in Florida that children of a certain age or size must use a child car set. Second, the Minnie Van can drop you off right at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom, whereas all the other ride sharing services have to drop you off at the TTC. The difference in cost between a regular Lyft and a Minnie Van is incredible.
On more than one occasion, I've gone on a holiday and had it be less crowded on that day than the other days I've gone. Maybe everyone has that mentality that it will be crowded? I've gone on 4th of July, Labor Day, and Easter. None were as crowded as the days before or after that holiday. I'm going on Thanksgiving this trip and I'm sure it will be fine as I got a Peter Pan FP that day, and wasn't able to any of the other dates.
Yay Carol the pianist at the Rose and Crown!!!! Absolute love!!!! ❤️
That is why we make a list of the must do's so the rest of the time you can see and do other things
Dang it, I so wanted to try that peanut butter pie at the contempo cafe that you rave about but they didn’t have it!! Instead they have some stupid dessert promoting frozen in its place. Total bummer. 😩
My family’s two favorite rides are rockin roller coaster and Tower of terror so our plan is to go on rockin roller coaster early in the morning so there’s a short line, then schedule a fast pass for Tower of terror
Weird Geek tower of terror is gone now buddy, thank god!! Lol 😂 that thing scared the crap outta me!!!
Someone told me a month or so ago it has been replaced with something else but I do not have firsthand knowledge so you should check it out
@@1982MCI are you freaking serious? I freaking loved that ride I'm a little sad now lol
I’ve developed bad back problems since my last main Disney trip (well I was 7) so when I was at Disneyland this year, I found that since Disney days are so heavy on the walking and queues, I have to find a very straight wall to sit up against for at least half an hour- so I’ll try and convince my sister to stay for the kiss goodnight at least one day on our 2021 trip :)
AJ, you and your team have helped me so much this past year and a half with planning for our coming up trip.
Dec. 10, 2020 the hubs and I will be celebrating our 15 year Anniversary! We always knew that we'd want to celebrate at WDW, which is where we honeymooned. We are elated to be going back 15 years later and now in tow our three kiddos who will be 12, 10, & 7. We are so excited for next year and crossing my fingers that the week of December 6th is less crowded! Thanks for all your tips & tricks!!
Have a blast but leave the dynamite at home!
What if u go to Disney for 2 weeks every year? 2:56
So anyone who is wondering, the Polynesian has the hat box ghost pins left but NOT the ornament
Oh believe me. I can't just go into a restaurant and buying burgers and pizza, I like to try something new. This is why I love World Showcase
We got all our 1st Choice ADR (Be Our Guest, and Calif Grill, for example) dining reservations because we booked our lunches at 2 PM and dinners around 8 PM! Since we're staying off-site, we plan on eating breakfasts in our timeshare (full kitchen) and getting to the Park of the day around 11 AM and leave for dinner, and return for the "Goodnight Kiss". No kids, so we will be late owls on this trip to WDW!!!!
You should really give Hershey's Chocolate World a visit. Really test that sweet tooth.
Or you could go to Disney World....
My trip isn’t complete without or or two Mickey premium bars. But I also only get to go once every few years (we can’t get them I store here in Canada 😭)
THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the spontaneous and unexpected moments!!!!
We went to the T Rex last year after our dinning in the park wasn't so great. In my opinion, the food at T Rex was awesome!
Yes I agree AJ, crowds are definitely a bummer. Last year I went to the Magic Kingdom in November during New Jersey’s teacher convention. That day every ride had a hour plus stand by wait. And it’s funny you mentioned T-Rex in Disney Springs. I wasn’t thrilled with their menu at all, no variety.
I had an awful experience with the Disney buses the last time I was there. It was late and everyone was leaving the Magic Kingdom, and there were absolutely NO BUSES to Art of Animation, where we were staying. We stood in the line for an hour, and in that hour, SEVEN BUSES WITH NO ONE IN THEM went to the Transportation and Ticket Center. WHO THE HECK IS GOING TO THE TTC AT 11:00 AT NIGHT??? Me and my dad eventually were like, screw it, were hopping on a Pop Century bus and walking. There also had only been one bus for Pop Century in that hour. The bus to Pop finally came, still no bus to Art of Animation, and if that bus ride could have a name it would be "Are you claustrophobic? No? Well, you are now." There were so many people on the bus, it was so crowded. I don't know why we didn't just call an Uber.
Oh yum!! Where will I find the Pineapple upside down cake with Dole Whip?
I thought I made a mistake once........... but I was mistaken! Great share Go Bills!!!!
The parks are busier, more crowded, and more expensive during Christmas, but there's gingerbread houses. Deal! ;)
If you're really wanting to experinace Christmas but dont want the crowds I recommend going right after new years. Christmas happeneings are still going on the first week of Jan but the crowds fall quickly. Fly out of new years (the airports are empty) and you'll be able to enjoy a lot of the christmas things but the crowds will be less.
I really enjoyed the food at hoop de doo!
I've used Disney Gift Cards as souvenir allowance tools for kids, so they can budget those instead of asking parents for stuff (as you said about using those, when it's gone, it's gone).
Thank you for all of the videos you put out. It has helped when I am missing the parks. Keep up the great work.
Great videos! Yours is my favorite YT Disney related channel. Can you please do a video on things to do for someone’s birthday or Disney birthday hacks/perks? My niece is coming to celebrate her birthday (she’s in elementary school) and I’m a parent of only boys 😬 Any ideas on how to make her Disney birthday vacation the best ever? Thank you! 🙏
It's pricey, but if it's within your budget (and your niece is into this sort of thing) the Bippity Boppity Boutique does full princess makeovers that could be a fun way to celebrate. Just make sure that even if you get heels with the outfit that she still wears her regular park shoes - no one likes having blisters at the park, even in the name of fashion.
Vanessa Nielson oooh, thank you... didn’t even know they sold heels there. Definitely sneakers are a must at the parks but for the picture, heels sound nice. She might like that.
My daughter loved the afternoon tea at the contemporary when she was around 8 or so.
Often, I have a need to be in Central Florida at the spur of the moment - which means that Disney Restaurants are likely not available - but I found out a trick. There are several Disney Restaurants where you sit together with others on long tables - and as a SINGLE - if you tell the person on the other end of the line at Disney first - they will look for tables with an odd number of reservations for it. I have always managed to get something. I do not know if that will work in the Pandemic though
One mistake to avoid: not using extra magic hours! Suck it up, wake up early and get on flight of passage!
Every time AJ reminds viewers that they can get more fast passes after the first three I get mad, and tell my iPad to shut up! If everyone knows, then it will be even more difficult for me to get one!
Do you have videos with Tips about traveling to Disney during Thanksgiving?
Tip: hang on to your butts and pray to survive. lol
In all seriousness though, it will be very _very_ crowded so be mindful of keeping track of each other to not get separated, especially if you have young kids with you. I think most table service restaurants have some semblance of a Thanksgiving dinner the day of, and ADRs are a must for the entire trip if you want one "solid" meal a day that isn't fast food.
Also if you have young kids try to make sure they don't wait until it's an emergency to say they need to use the bathroom, because although I haven't been there for Thanksgiving (friends have), during Spring Break there were 10+ minute lines for even the lesser known bathroom locations!
Kristin Bergh hahaha
Liberty tree tavern serves thanksgiving! Maybe give your kiddos bracelets with your info in case they get lost.
I am also going during thanksgiving for the first time this weekend..... Good luck and have a great trip
So I watched so many episodes of DFB Guide that I have the feeling I've been to Disney World a hundred times and don't have to see it in person.
I’ve been extremely fortunate to visit wdw several times in a he past decade. I watch all kinds of vids, but there’s nothing like actually experiencing it in person.