What I Wish I'd Known Before I Went to Disney World in 2024
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2024
- Hidden wifi, important date changes, and SECRET snacks? You better learn these Disney World tips NOW before your trip passes you by!
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Speaking of wet wipes, my mom always brought 3 washcloths put of our hotel. She wet them, put them in plastic bags, and froze them overnight. Then she put them into a thermal bag, so if we needed a cooling down, it was amazing. Though I know some hotels don't have freezers, at least they could be refrigerated. PS, we always brought the washcloths back!
Here’s one: if you’re not staying at Disney World but want to make a big day at the Magic Kingdom, you should show up at the parking lot an hour before the park opens but ALSO suck it up and spend the $55 (or whatever it is that day) for preferred parking. It’s a ton to spend…. but at that time you will almost certainly find yourself in the single closest row to the TTC. It’s nice going in but it’s absolutely awesome when you are LEAVING, particularly if you stayed for the fireworks. Being able to just walk across the road and get into your car over waiting to pile into the tram for the farther lots and then searching through a sea of parking is worth its weight in gold. (I promise!)
I absolutely agree with that. Preferred parking is worth it at the end of a looong day. Felt so good just crossing under the little bridge and my car being right there.
Just want to say I love DFB! Has been super helpful for 3 trips over the past few years and I just watch it as entertainment because AJ is an awesome narrator and Disney makes me happy!
Occasionally, Costco sells a $500 value Southwest gift card for $429. We always purchase a couple of these because we live near its hub. There is a sale right now as I type this. Usually it’s $449.
I also strongly recommend bringing a rain poncho or small umbrella in case it rains.
I went last Oct. for a week and there was no rain.
When it relates to Genie+, and “wait times” at your favorite ride, more often than not, the wait times are over inflated. I think it’s purposeful, to entice people to buy into the Genie+ service. I have experienced the wait times to be about half the actual times. So keep that in mind. Don’t buy the Genie+, unnecessarily.
There is a web application, with a modest annual fee, which also provides wait times -- even calculated. Their service also provides the same sort of information that the free portion of Genie+ does - but of course without doing it to suit Disney. I found getting an account invaluable. Hint - they help you with touring plans - and are behind the unofficial guide books.
Even if the wait times are inflated, take a look today, I don’t think I could stand in a 140 min line, inflated or not. I don’t get to go often. So for me G+ totally worth it. It’s not about making them richer it’s about not traveling over a thousand miles to stand in a queue.
@@StromboliTastesGoodsame for me. 💯
Went in Oct last year. Only bought Genie+ 2 out of 6 days. 1 DHS day and 1 MK day. We planned 2 days in each and 1 day in all the other parks. Went on a Afterparty day to MK. Never waited more than 30 min for an attraction. Left right when the Afterparty was about to start for a dining reservation at Poly. Day 2 we used it to ride the rides we didn’t get to last time. DHS day we did all the shows and low wait time attractions. Day 2 we used G+ to get the big ticket rides. Was perfect. Never needed it at Epcot or AK. Just plan accordingly
I will never buy it, I find the times are never in sync. It is purely a money 💴 maker for them but hey it’s a business. I just don’t have to buy.
I can't afford/justify planning a trip to Disney anymore but this is absolutley my comfort channel
I love this channel. They are always so reliable in keeping us updated
Thank you for always sharing the best tips and tricks ✨
And thank YOU for being here! ❤❤
Let's be honest the skylines are the best way to travel in disney world
Hopefully they expand it to all the parks
I wish it went to more of the parks.I also love the boats to and from magic kingdom, because we stay at the wilderness lodge.
I think Uber/Lyft is the best and quickest in my experience. Especially for rope drop or escaping MK after the fireworks.
Rental vehicle. No downtime, not sharing ANY mode of transportation with anyone beyond my family and freedom to leave the bubble if needed.
@@CarolCityCane305😊
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I would LOVE a vegetarian food guide!!! Going to disney world in Oct!
You look really happy. Your video is so cool. I also went to Disney World two weeks ago and posted a video on RUclips. I'm happy to watch the video again.
Great updates and reminders! No sensational, clickbait title needed. I’ll keep coming back for you, A.J. & team! 😊
The best way to bypass hotel parking issues with or without dinning reservations is to take a Minnie Van. They go in and out of everywhere no questions asked. 200% worth it.
I’m adding my experience of this subject “What I Wished I Had Known”. Most of you reading this may be surprised to know that I had no idea the Disney parks were so far apart from one another. I thought Disney World was composed of one park divided into named sections that were walkable. After all, my experiences with “amusement parks” were Cedar Point and Universal Studios.
Well done first video Marty! Very informative and you did well to describe the enormous scale of the machine. It would be hard to get the perspective without it.
I've posted this several times before - one pair of clean,(preferably new) cotton socks for each day in Disney World. No need to purchase baggies - used bread bags, with crumbs shaken out, does the trick quite nicely. A compact folding umbrella - mine shows the map of the New York Subway system. A rain poncho as well. A napkin with water would clean off a really dirty table.
Great tips!
Ten more days! Thank you for this video!
Same!
Same!!
August 9th for me!
1900 Park Fare was the only location guests can see the fantastic show put on by Cinderella, her step mother and step sisters. I hope the entire Cinderella family is there!
I'll be there on Wednesday. A little road trip from Naples.
Good to go days can mess you up. Especially if you’ve been in the parks Tuesday through Thursday and you forget to make a reservation for Friday.
Luckily cast members helped me out when it happened to me
3 months to go! Will see y’all there!
I went to the Food and wine fest twice and it was no big deal. I don't eat in the parks, too expensive but I sometimes get a few snacks. I bring my food in
We got a reservation for 1900 Park Fare in May. Can’t wait!😊
The menu looks great. I can’t wait to try it!
Ate at GF a few weeks ago, and while we were directed to park across the street, they were running shuttles (golf cart) between the parking lot and the hotel.
I agree that Mary Poppins should be at the Grand Floridian 1900 Park Fare.
I remember going to the Halloween party and it was great for an Aussie bloke like myself.
I went to the party last Oct. and although it was fun, it was way to crowded.
hadn't actually heard of the plastic bags before in a video but for years thats what i have done. Always kept my wallet and phone dry when on a water ride or if rain comes along.
If you're pricing flights on third party websites, notice not all airlines are listed. Southwest especially usually is not listed on these sites.
White Rabbit in Hollywood Studios at night!! Is it common to have characters walking around in After Hours Parties?
Always go on the Disney website
I'm from Europe. If I see the menu items from American Disney parks I always become very jealous😅! The food in Disneyland Paris isn't amazing at all. And if you want something good, you pay A LOT...... Which makes me sad.... good food doesn't need to be that expensive...
Can u do book a genie plus and a lightning lane at the same time?
I havent flown to Orlando for years now. I drive. Can bring as much stuff as I want to don’t have to worry about All the airport stuff
HD; being from nyc, we have done both; where do you drive from (live)? Driving; OMG I95 a terror and we have to go around Balt./Wash (in the tunnel usually). Cost of Gas and tolls. we have tried getting up at 2-3 am, driving till we can't keep our eyes open anymore and staying ONE night (n. Carolina usually) in a nice hotel- - - but are too tired for Disney !!! So with Gas, tolls, food and hotel for 2 nights, we gave up and now fly; $250-$300 pp rt. 3 hours JFK to Orlando.
@@esciteach7997 I drive from Alabama. 9 hour drive. Usually leave around 3 am get there around 12 or 1 , check in, freshen up, go to Disney Springs for an early dinner. The go back to the resort and explore and enjoy the pools
We live in N.J. Flights would have to be more than $500 each for me to even consider that drive, and at that point I'd probably just not go. I find being in a car more than 3 hours a nightmare.
thank you@@HDBrown-wc9xt
@@kellin12 hear ya. It’s not for everyone.
Was just allowed last week to park at French Quarter without reservations
interesting; but that is a huge resort, so plenty of room for cars. Does not work at Polynesian, Grand Floridian or Contemporary - - this last one VERY strict at entrance booth.
It's the resorts in walking distance to parks that are strict. People try to park for free at Contemporary, for example, and walk to Magic Kingdom for the day. Parking at French Quater is only useful for going to the Port Orleans resorts.
And what about after hours after the June MK, July epcot. And August HS dates?
Booked the free dining. I have a newly minted 10-year-old, this may be the only time this is ever an advantage at WDW. He eats like a 10-year-old, but is a disney adult. The quick-service dining plan would cost $230 a day for my family of 4. Cooked Pop Century for less than the cost of the dining plan. Yes, it's August, but you can't have everything. 2 adult quick-service meals easily feed the 4 of us. Plus, no gratuity. We'll hit all the yummiest quick serve like Satuli Canteen, Earl of Sandwich, Sunshine seasons, D-Luxe Burger etc. We'll probably pay out of pocket for one family breakfast at Garden Grill and one TBD date night for my husband and me. I keep saying I'm going to stop hitting WDW in August but the prices are worth it.
It still sucks Floridians get such a big discount. Wish they did for out of state, id go more often.
Thank you for another Disney tips video Aj and team! Sure do love y’all! I wish I could see more of your face AJ! I see DFB Dustin, DFB Cassie and DFB Milly often, but I don’t see you ever. I understand, but I’m sure you have a beautiful face and I would love to see it! ❤
Hello, my name is Robert. My wife and I have been watching your videos for the last five years love it. I have one question for you in your staff. We are coming in July and we are coming with four grandkids ages 6,3,2, and 1 what rides can they go on, which should we be going to?
Most rides have height requirements so they have to be so many inches tall to ride some things in Disney.
If we purchase the DFB Food and Wine Guide, will we get the '24 update as well when you release it? I saw the one on your site said 2023, we are going first week of August and hoping
they dont change the Start date!!!!
It's currently a pre-order for our 2024 version, but you get a free download of the 2023 version. We send out the new one as soon as we finish the updates!
Speaking of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, I read that there will be 2 related shops added to the attraction.
Wondering if there will be a mockup of Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium with all these rebuilds; I'd think he'd be over there, if not nearby. Not saying to replace Pooh, but just add him somewhere around the attraction if there's not something already (I know he's not actually located in the bayou, I'm just saying if it's gonna be related to the movie, might as well have something related to him as well).
Nope. They got rid of him for pc reasons . Saying they can’t show voodoo. It’s tragic
Do you have to have a dining reservation to visit hotels that you're not staying at now? Or is that just if you're parking your vehicle there?
Just if you’re trying to park
I’ve been watching all of your videos do we ever get to see you?
Will Disney ever return to 180 days for dining reservations???
Flights from the UK running at about £750/800 per person...less expensive if you go for an indirect flight, but who wants to double their travel time when it is already 8-9hrs long
Have you been to Disneyland Paris? Just curious how it compares, and if worth the trip while we're there. American vlogs tend to post a lot about Disneyland Tokyo, but not much about Paris.
@mela1580 Yes, we have a few times but not for around 5 years. Our daughter went last year, though. So mixed opinions here...northern france weather is v seasonal which could limit the visiting period. The parks get v busy therefore in the spring/summer.
There is probably 2/3 days max of things to do, but people can, of course, combine with the wonderful sights around Paris, which is an amazing City and can add at least another 4/5 days sightseeing minimum.
Of course, there are also a lot of things played in French. It's a bit like the Tokyo in Japanese vlogs show.
The characters are all English speakers, as are things like cinderella's table so good for the little one's.
We are planning to go next year, but that is because we are almost passing through on our way skiing 😀
Also have a look at the app, many of the rides are replicated, i.e., Remys, rock and roller coaster, and peter pan.
All in all I think worth it if you are already coming over.
Dont under estimate the quote "the only thing that is consistent is that disney is inconsistent" i booked the parkhopper plus thinking id have 4 extra days after my park span to use the water park access because thats how it was in 2023 but now yoy dont get any extra days and i have no way to use it now unless i sacrifice park days😡 i assumed it would have been the same, and i should have checked before paying so much extra
Can you elaborate on this? I asked disney in a chat in the app and they confirmed that an 8-day ticket will give you 8 days of theme parks access and then you can use the water park days on other days?
Are after hour tickets for Epcot worth it if you're planning on only being able to do a half day in Epcot?
They do offer an Extended Evening Hours on Mondays for Deluxe resort guests if that helps!
Do the after hours instead of a park day or half-day.
Can you take a stroller on the bus???
Yes. You just have to fold them up. The parks do have stroller size restrictions. However, I am not exactly sure what they are. I think the big thing is no double stroller or wagons.
@@jljl24you can take a double, it should just collapse easily, like the umbrella style. Wagons aren't allowed (although I've seen an exception for a family with baby quads. I think they earned their exception)
Growing up in a family of 7 kids, yes, you can absolutely take strollers and doubles. Like the other comments said, you'll just have to collapse them. My mom would always preemptively collapse hers as the bus was pulling up. Her stroller was a double, but I'm not sure what brand. You will definitely want a stroller that can collapse easily!!
Strollers larger than 31” (79 cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length are not permitted. Stroller wagons are also not permitted. That just came from their website. I wonder how strict they are on enforcing them, though.
Only two hours parking if you are going to eat there? Maybe I'm just too European, but 2 hours is not enough time for a proper evening meal out!!! Why does Disney want to rush their guests through what are expensive, luxury meals?!?
Just take the transportation. Then you don't have to rush. Especially with a long walk back and forth from the employee parking lot. Forget about it.
@@venericanone thank you for the advice, but it's rather redundant. Even if Disney wasn't on the other side of the world, I still wouldn't be able to afford to go. I just like to imagine that I could afford to go 😅
@@pinkpolarbear24 Disney does a lot of strange stuff. I've lived in Orlando most of my life. But that would be my advice to anyone. Just park at Disney Springs and take the transportation. don't stress yourself out.
Americans usually eat in about 15-30mins. So 2 hours is an extremely long meal.
@@brittany... Seriously? That's such a short period of time. How do you enjoy your food properly like that? And socialise? No judgement or anything, it's just a completely different lifestyle.
Even just a normal home cooked meal would have people sitting down for an hour or so generally (in my experience). And eating out takes even longer. My partner and I went out for dinner the other day and I think we were there for about 3 hours...
Wish I’d know to bring 12000 more dollars.
Tune in does NOT to the prime time shakes. I asked in January 2024, and the ABRUPT bartender said they haven't done those shakes in 4 years- direct quote, minus the added sarcasm I received
as a woman with a disability, i enjoy using those private bathrooms throughout all four parks at disney world, i stopped going into the woman’s bathroom because there were always a typical nucklehead able bodied person in the wheelchair stall after the fact its labeled FOR DISABLED PERSONS ONLY! people should know to only use the regular restrooms the fact it takes us a little longer to get in and out to make a long story short, OUR NEEDS MATTER TOO! i vote they be more strict to both the wheelchair person okay stall in the regular bathrooms but especially the private bathrooms; this world doesn’t “ONLY” have abled bodied people but “DISABLED” people too.
my personal problem is the vacant or occupied sign on the door to the private bathrooms are too small, they need to make them a little larger especially so someone can see them in order to stop trying to unlock the door while someone is in it; just saying!
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now it is so ober price
I really enjoy watching these videos just as a reminder of how awful and convoluted DW has become.
🙄Jeez, pessimistic much?
So you're just here as a troll?