leaving in 2 days!!!!!! i can't wait i've never been. we grew up really poor, there was seven of us in a two bedroom apartment and my mom was just way more worried about our survival but now I'm 23 and she just started making good money about three years ago and is taking me and my two younger sisters for her first time. we were a diehard disney household. IM SO HAPPY
Don’t feel pressure to get a magic band… but it’s one of my favorite thing!!! LOL It’s so much more practical then using your phone. Magic band doesn’t need to charge during the day, is waterproof, kids can have one… the best!
Honestly one of the best channel on youtube by far. My family and I are planning a big 3 week holiday and the videos are so useful thanks you so much for your time and effort.
It's a long time since I travelled trans Atlantic to visit Disney world. Maybe I remember things through rose tinted glasses but the more of your videos I see, the more complicated things seem to be. I want a holiday not go on a military operation. I don't know when or what I want to eat on the third day of my trip in six months time.
My boyfriend and i are going in early May, and I’m super excited!! I haven’t been since 2012, and I’m just really overwhelmed by the changes. I’ve also seen so many comments about Disney being horrible now… we work in the service industry & have had to save A LOT of money for this. I just don’t want to be disappointed…
I feel the same way! I'm 65. I lived in Tampa from 1988-1998 and have been to WDW many times. I've been so excited planning to take my granddaughter in June. But, after watching this video, I am terrified! I knew the parks like the back of my hand and always followed the same route. Everything looks so different and it looks even more crowded! Plus, Disney has added a million new ways for us to spend money! I'm going to have alot to learn to make this trip a success.
Finally booked my 2022 Disney world holiday for may I’m so exited I’ve never been before I can’t contain my excitement I’m from the uk so it’s a once in a life time holiday 14 days hear we come K
How is that enforced, the staying late option? Unless it's something you scan a Magic band for, say, like a ride or show, how do they differentiate who can stay once they're in?
Went 2 weeks ago to magic kingdom. Got off the boat and scanned my annual pass. No wait lines or bag checks. Went straight into park by 8am. Waited until 8:30 to be allowed into areas to start going in rides though. Pretty much did the majority of rides with no wait and if there was a wait I used lighting lanes. Park started to get crowded by 12pm. Wasn’t too bad to walk around but the more popular rides had big wait times. This was on a Sunday. My Disney experience app was super helpful and definitely recommended.
If you have eyeglass cases or an umbrella, take them out of your bag and hold them in front of you when passing through the new security screening at park entrances. These items tend to set off the scanners (and you will be pulled aside for a bag check).
Yes - this is a time saver when going through security! Also, try to avoid wearing any clothing that has metal tips/edges on it. Sounds kinda weird, but even an insignificant amount of metal can set off the scanners. When approaching security at HS and MK, I removed my umbrella from my bag, but still got stopped. On both days I was wearing joggers that had metal tips at the end of the drawstrings. I had to get scanned two more times and have my bag searched twice because of those tiny metal tips. The MK security guards were confused at why the scanner kept going off, but when I pointed out the metal tips on the drawstrings, they realized that the tips were the culprit.
Rider Switch, researching ride closures ahead of time, figuring out what we will want to eat during our trip ahead of time, bringing your own mask chains/reusable straws/hand sanitizers, and knowing which park is offering early admission ahead of time are all great tips that we always use for any amusement park vacation. Great video!
Don't use Walmart Delivery at Disney. We have used it two different times and both times the drivers had no idea how to drive around the resort or how to get to bell service. We have had great experience with Amazon Delivery.
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i’m 18 and just got to go to disney world for the first time right at the start of the year and now all i want is to go back. i’ve been watching videos like this a lot to try to fill that want but it’s just not the same
Great tips! Just my experience - but I couldn't set preferences in Disney Genie because I haven't bought park tickets/passes yet. I would love to play with the itinerary feature before signing up for passes, but can't just yet.
We only used rider swap once during this trip, and we had to wait in line outside of the queue for 15 minutes before we could even get to the entrance to do it, and the cast member tried to talk us out of it lol it was a very bizarre experience, she asked a bunch of questions, and then asked if my 4 year wanted to just wait in line with us (70 min wait for Big Thunder Mountain in the middle of the day…um, no. That is the point of the entire thing, he was seconds from a melt down, hot and hungry with ZERO interest in riding) …eventually she called another cast member over who did it for us, but it was super bizarre. I’ve usually had no issues with the service before, but this one was a head scratcher. I think there are a lot of new cast members still figuring things out. Patience is key.
13:31 We got rejected from using rider swap for the Flight of Passage ride, my wife had to wait outside with our son while I queued then when I was done she had to queue. Cast member wouldn't let us do the rider swap, no explanation at all! Definitely didn't feel any of the 'Disney Magic' that day!
If you use an Apple Watch you can also add your pass to your watch and use it to enter the parks. Only thing we couldn’t use it for was opening our hotel room.
It is really difficult to book a value resort in only a couple of months. The only things available in the off season are the higher priced family suites, which can be as expensive as staying at some moderates. Prices have risen so much that people who would normally stay at moderate are booking value, and those who’d normally book deluxe are either booking moderate or just skipping, deciding that a European vacation is cheaper.
This is so true. It's impossible to book let alone afford value resorts. My family used to stay at Pop Century all the time, but now it is impossible. Disney doesn't provide the same value it used to anymore.
Just go on a cruise 🛳 to the Caribbean or something. Disney has targeted its audience. And it is not an average family. Disney's target audience has a yearly income of 250k +
This is going to sound silly because it's Disney and always some level of crowded, but I was not prepared for just how crowded Hollywood Studios was on a Monday in late January. We purposely booked our trip late Jan/early Feb and avoided the weekends and it was still massively crowded.
It kind of stinks that a family suite at AoA won’t qualify someone for extra magic hours, when those rooms are priced higher than deluxe resort rooms in some cases.
Kroger delivery is now in the central Florida area. There are no stores, but they bring everything in refrigerated trucks. The prices are the same as in store with great sales. First couple orders are free delivery trial. And they don't allow tipping here. So, none of those crazy extra fees. I live near WDW and I've been using it weekly saving a fortune over even Aldi when getting sales. Only problem is it usually takes 1-2 days for delivery because it comes from northern florida.
I went there for free for a day and went to magic kingdom and Epcot and I didn’t bother with being stressed about making it on certain rides etc. The only thing I hated were the crowds. Magic kingdom was the worst for that and it ruined it a lot, but other than that is was so nice walking around the park that I haven’t been to since 2010.
Just got back from our first ever trip to Disney, and this helped so much!!! Especially single rider and hoping in line at the very last minutes of park closing! Here were our wait times: Single rider: Test Track: less than 10 minutes (80 minutes regularly) Rock n rollercoaster: less than 15 minutes (65 minutes regularly) Smuggler’s Run: Walk on. Rode 3 times in a row in less than 30 minutes AND got to ride with my brother two of those times! (50 minute wait regularly) Getting in line last minute: Seven dwarfs mine train: 20 minutes (a 3 hour wait all day) ROTR: 30 minutes!!! (Was definitely over 3 hour wait the rest of the day)
The cool thing about single rider queues is that they benefit both ride operators, and the guests. There should be a push for more single rider queues amongst all of the rides at the parks, as they would help ease traffic times. ive noticed they added single rider queues to rides in recent years, with little known entrances set aside. I think these single rider queues should be better advertised, but since they don't see the money in that they wouldn't.
I would love if you had a book out or a seasonal magazine. I just need to keep a notepad beside me when I watch all your episodes to remember all the tips where I say” dam, I didn’t know that. Or where do you get that food?”
Going in May for my husband and I's 1st trip to Disney as a couple for our 1 year wedding anniversary (it'll be my 4th time going and his first ever time)
Just went in December and going back in October so I have my alerts on so I don’t miss a single DFB video!! AJ, your voice gets me through my work days (great motivation to work to get to Disney)
When you said that busses start running 45 mins pror to park openings does that include early access? For example, if epcot opens at 10:00, but early access is 9:30, will busses start at 9:15 or 8:45??????
What a great video! I do have a question: Does the second Gideon's store at the east market also do the secret password thing for the cake slice? Thank you, AJ & staff!
i feel bad for whoever is planning my schools marching band trip for next spring, planning a 4 person trip sounds like a nightmare right now, i cant even imagine the headache trying to plan a band trip for 250 high schoolers
@@ashtonborden2998 Count your blessings. My daughter was in her high school marching band for 4 years but missed out on the big trip to WDW due to COVID. This spring the band is going to the Rose Bowl! C'est la vie.
Where can I see the list of items I can't bring to the parks? (Agree it is overwhelming... I will buy the tickets for this summer and enjoy... will try to stop thinking on getting it perfect)
@@EJV-Florida I live 20 minutes from Disney World. I don’t stay at the resorts because I don’t need to. I have a 6 bedroom home with a nice pool/spa. Over 3200 square ft. I’m close to everything. I can afford to stay at the resorts if I wanted too. I was talking about how Disney is SO greedy but you obviously are one of those that think Disney can do no wrong. Sad you are so blind to it. You must get your paycheck from the mouse!
Honestly is it just me or does it just not even seem worth it?. To me, getting there a bit after the initial morning bum rush of crazy parents and leaving an hour before they come rushing out to the parking lots is honestly way nicer and less traffic to worry about. Guess I've never understood the craze of early admission compared to the amount you have to spend to get that hotel. when you can save thousands by going to a smaller hotel.
@@ishpandya6413 Tell that to the resort guests that used to get the same benefits as those staying in the more expensive resorts. Now Disney is making everything an added cost. No more complimentary shuttle to/from the airport, no complimentary MagicBand for resort guests, no FREE fastpass, charging to park at the resorts when they are already charging an arm and a leg for the room, etc! Chapek is singlehandedly destroying Disney and all Walt stood for!
My bring back 2022 excitement: PARKING LOT TRAMS!!!!!! Save the walking for in the park lol. Never thought my most exciting moment at Disney would be to see the parking lot tram 🤦🏻♀️
The only problem with that is when you arrive there may be a huge line for trams. We never rode one when we were there MLK week because the wait was horrendous. Parking was not bad, so the walk was doable. Just be prepared-- it seems the parks are only going to get more busy!
2:29 Correction. Good Neighbor Hotel guests do not get early theme park entry. Don't confuse good neighbor hotels with the handful of off-property Disney hotels like the Swan & Dolphin and Disney Springs hotels, Big difference.
Question for you! If you have an early reservation for breakfast and aren’t staying on property can you leave your car at the hotel and take Disney skyline to Epcot for instance? Or is there a time limit on how long your car can be parked in the hotel lot?
Here’s a ticket tip(if not using magicband ). You have to have a physical ticket to get into parks. If you bought e-tickets, you’ll need to stop at Will Call first to convert to hard ticket. That line might be long, so when buying tickets, request physical ticket be mailed to you. You’ll still receive email with ticket info so you can upload to your Disney magic account before hard copies get to you. Don’t be that person who shows up to the gate with your tickets on your phone… you’ll get sent to will call….
honestly i’ve gone 3 times and have yet to have a *relaxed* trip yet. it’s very overwhelming and all the planning you do beforehand makes you so tired to even want to go anymore! just being honest, it’s a wonderful place to be sometimes but it can truly be a mess
I agree… so much pressure to get it all right. We’re going in June, just got our tickets and need to reserve the parks each day, then have to be up at 3am on April 8th to reserve dinning, then have to get the genie app loaded and figure out the plus system… each day of trip, have to be ready at 7am to lock in the first ride of the day, then figure out best time to eat lunch, etc, etc….. I’m sure I’m missing other “need to do” items….. damm
@@bman6502 is this your first trip? I could completely understand all the planning if it is your first time. We just got back from our 6th trip and felt it was very easy-- we did not even use Genie+ and got to ride everything we wanted. But seeing as how you are going in June (busy season) you may really want to look at how good Genie+ is actually going to be given the money you will spend for it. We spoke to several people in the parks that complained that the service was not worth the money. I'm sorry it's so stressful, but if you can simplify things and come to the realization that everything will not be perfect & you most likely won't get to do everything you hoped for-- then you should have a wonderful time. Just don't set your expectations too high or you'll be in for major disappointment.
I've been many times but it's been been a while. I totally agree with you. It sounds too complicated and too crowded. I can wait a couple of years and take my granddaughter to England for this kind of $$$! Every kid should get to go to The Magic Kingdom but it is even fun anymore?
Just started planning a 4 day trip to Disney world with my going to be 6 year old and myself solo. Would love to see any tips for solo parents taking solo kids
Tip #1-Don't let them out of your sight for a minute! #2-Make a list of all you want to do then give each item a number between 1-5 to prioritize. Do all of your #1's first. IMO, 5 years old is the absolute youngest any child should go to WDW. Have some activities for your child to do during long lines. Play games like "I Spy". If they are small enough, rent a stroller. There is alot of walking and standing and their little legs get tired. When your child gets too hot, head for the shops to walk around and cool off. As soon as they get hot, tired, and cranky, head back to the hotel for some pool time. The object of the trip is to have an epic time and to make wonderful memories. It is not to see and do everything or to get your money's worth. Keep yourself and your kid hap, hap, happy rather than allow yourselves to become miserable. When my kids were small, we would be among the first to arrive in the morning. (Take some granola-type bars and juice boxes for breakfast on the way.) We would stay until about 1pm, they go back for a nap or to watch TV with the lights off. After a quick dinner, we would head back to the park until close. Back in the day, people would start to leave around 4-5pm. And above all, take them to the restroom before getting into any long lines! It's nothing worse than for a kid to say, "I have to go" after you've been waiting in line for an hour Good luck!
I was at Magic Kingdom just today and oh.my.god. The lines were absolutely INSANE. The weather was cold and windy, the food was bland and overly priced and I’m from a high cost of living city. This was my husband’s and daughter’s first time, and we all agreed we won’t be back to Disney after this. When your 5 yr old isn’t interested in 2 hr lines and mediocre food, you know it’s not a good day. BUT the enchantment was the only silver lining.
@@Cwright94 agreed! We had a much better experience at Epcot and Hollywood Studios. We said we would like to return and redo those two parks. We weren’t able to get on everything.
Thank you for all the tips!! I went 2 weeks ago and it was so easy and even relaxing!? Everyone in our party of 5 was well fed and we rode everything we wanted to 🥰
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leaving in 2 days!!!!!! i can't wait i've never been. we grew up really poor, there was seven of us in a two bedroom apartment and my mom was just way more worried about our survival but now I'm 23 and she just started making good money about three years ago and is taking me and my two younger sisters for her first time. we were a diehard disney household. IM SO HAPPY
Don’t feel pressure to get a magic band… but it’s one of my favorite thing!!! LOL It’s so much more practical then using your phone. Magic band doesn’t need to charge during the day, is waterproof, kids can have one… the best!
Single rider line for Test Track is almost always a walk on, it's a great option
It was a five minute wait for both me and my friend who went on separately through that line. It was great!
Leaving in 9 days and 19 hours! 🤪
I’ll be there too!
9 days and 18 hours now! Hope u have fun darlin xx
Have fun!!! I’m leaving in 195 days LOL 😆 Wish it would come faster!
@@erinjoseph5030 sounds solid, at least you can plan so much ahead.
@@alicat2507 haha yep that’s what I’m doing! Binging all of these videos so I know what to do! ☺️
Leaving in five days, and have used this channel as a wonderful guide for my first experience. Thank you for all the help you’ve given!
How's ur holiday?
The reason the value resorts are booked for “around Valentine’s day” is because UCA high school cheerleading nationals is being held that weekend.
Honestly one of the best channel on youtube by far. My family and I are planning a big 3 week holiday and the videos are so useful thanks you so much for your time and effort.
3 weeks 😳 won't that be too much?
It's a long time since I travelled trans Atlantic to visit Disney world. Maybe I remember things through rose tinted glasses but the more of your videos I see, the more complicated things seem to be. I want a holiday not go on a military operation. I don't know when or what I want to eat on the third day of my trip in six months time.
dfb guide is definitely my comfort channel
My boyfriend and i are going in early May, and I’m super excited!! I haven’t been since 2012, and I’m just really overwhelmed by the changes. I’ve also seen so many comments about Disney being horrible now… we work in the service industry & have had to save A LOT of money for this. I just don’t want to be disappointed…
Same here! I am going in late March and am terrified that its not going to be what I remember. I just want it to be perfect.
Temper your expectations. It's lost a bit of its magic. Still fun tho
I feel the same way! I'm 65. I lived in Tampa from 1988-1998 and have been to WDW many times. I've been so excited planning to take my granddaughter in June. But, after watching this video, I am terrified! I knew the parks like the back of my hand and always followed the same route. Everything looks so different and it looks even more crowded! Plus, Disney has added a million new ways for us to spend money! I'm going to have alot to learn to make this trip a success.
How much did you save I will go in August
Finally booked my 2022 Disney world holiday for may I’m so exited I’ve never been before I can’t contain my excitement I’m from the uk so it’s a once in a life time holiday 14 days hear we come K
How was it?
Going for my honeymoon next month!! I cannot wait! DFB is saving my life!!
How is that enforced, the staying late option? Unless it's something you scan a Magic band for, say, like a ride or show, how do they differentiate who can stay once they're in?
Went 2 weeks ago to magic kingdom. Got off the boat and scanned my annual pass. No wait lines or bag checks. Went straight into park by 8am. Waited until 8:30 to be allowed into areas to start going in rides though. Pretty much did the majority of rides with no wait and if there was a wait I used lighting lanes. Park started to get crowded by 12pm. Wasn’t too bad to walk around but the more popular rides had big wait times. This was on a Sunday. My Disney experience app was super helpful and definitely recommended.
If you have eyeglass cases or an umbrella, take them out of your bag and hold them in front of you when passing through the new security screening at park entrances. These items tend to set off the scanners (and you will be pulled aside for a bag check).
Yes - this is a time saver when going through security! Also, try to avoid wearing any clothing that has metal tips/edges on it. Sounds kinda weird, but even an insignificant amount of metal can set off the scanners. When approaching security at HS and MK, I removed my umbrella from my bag, but still got stopped. On both days I was wearing joggers that had metal tips at the end of the drawstrings. I had to get scanned two more times and have my bag searched twice because of those tiny metal tips. The MK security guards were confused at why the scanner kept going off, but when I pointed out the metal tips on the drawstrings, they realized that the tips were the culprit.
Or a tripod! Those always set it off too
Rider Switch, researching ride closures ahead of time, figuring out what we will want to eat during our trip ahead of time, bringing your own mask chains/reusable straws/hand sanitizers, and knowing which park is offering early admission ahead of time are all great tips that we always use for any amusement park vacation. Great video!
Don't use Walmart Delivery at Disney. We have used it two different times and both times the drivers had no idea how to drive around the resort or how to get to bell service. We have had great experience with Amazon Delivery.
Hello, i was wondering how can I buy snacks, fruits, water bottles and other stuff when we arrive at the hotel (no car)
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i’m 18 and just got to go to disney world for the first time right at the start of the year and now all i want is to go back. i’ve been watching videos like this a lot to try to fill that want but it’s just not the same
Great tips! Just my experience - but I couldn't set preferences in Disney Genie because I haven't bought park tickets/passes yet. I would love to play with the itinerary feature before signing up for passes, but can't just yet.
Planning a trip for Dec. 2022, five adults (no kiddos) and three of us have never been to Disney.
We only used rider swap once during this trip, and we had to wait in line outside of the queue for 15 minutes before we could even get to the entrance to do it, and the cast member tried to talk us out of it lol it was a very bizarre experience, she asked a bunch of questions, and then asked if my 4 year wanted to just wait in line with us (70 min wait for Big Thunder Mountain in the middle of the day…um, no. That is the point of the entire thing, he was seconds from a melt down, hot and hungry with ZERO interest in riding) …eventually she called another cast member over who did it for us, but it was super bizarre. I’ve usually had no issues with the service before, but this one was a head scratcher. I think there are a lot of new cast members still figuring things out. Patience is key.
13:31 We got rejected from using rider swap for the Flight of Passage ride, my wife had to wait outside with our son while I queued then when I was done she had to queue. Cast member wouldn't let us do the rider swap, no explanation at all! Definitely didn't feel any of the 'Disney Magic' that day!
If you use an Apple Watch you can also add your pass to your watch and use it to enter the parks. Only thing we couldn’t use it for was opening our hotel room.
Ugh! That after Disney blues is reallll!!! Missing it already
It is really difficult to book a value resort in only a couple of months. The only things available in the off season are the higher priced family suites, which can be as expensive as staying at some moderates. Prices have risen so much that people who would normally stay at moderate are booking value, and those who’d normally book deluxe are either booking moderate or just skipping, deciding that a European vacation is cheaper.
Hello
This is so true. It's impossible to book let alone afford value resorts. My family used to stay at Pop Century all the time, but now it is impossible. Disney doesn't provide the same value it used to anymore.
@@aarontaylor5707 the skyliner is an added value, but that also means higher prices and faster to book up unfortunately.
Just go on a cruise 🛳 to the Caribbean or something. Disney has targeted its audience. And it is not an average family. Disney's target audience has a yearly income of 250k +
OMG i love your profile picture
Thanks AJ! We are 50 days away from our trip to Disney. These videos have been amazing for planning!
7:35 abreviaciones 💓
10:43 PRINCESAS!
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29:54 la princesa y el sapo 😭❤️
This is going to sound silly because it's Disney and always some level of crowded, but I was not prepared for just how crowded Hollywood Studios was on a Monday in late January. We purposely booked our trip late Jan/early Feb and avoided the weekends and it was still massively crowded.
Yeah it was extra crowded because a lot of people couldn’t take trips in 2020-2021 so they flocked lol
I appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos.
She's amazing, her voice gives me Disney blu-EJays nostalgia.
I really need a trip soon.
It kind of stinks that a family suite at AoA won’t qualify someone for extra magic hours, when those rooms are priced higher than deluxe resort rooms in some cases.
AOA does not get the early park start??? Well, that stinks. We’re also staying at AOA for 7 park days and assumed it included early start….🤨
@@bman6502 all disney resorts qualify for early morning i think. it's the late night hours that are deluxe only.
@@bman6502 you DO get 30 min early park entry but only deluxe hotels can stay the extra hours after park close.
Leaving in 2 weeks, 2 days from now for a school band field trip!!
6 days 14 hours and 2 minutes! So excited!!!
Leaving on 20th maybe I’ll see u:))
Kroger delivery is now in the central Florida area. There are no stores, but they bring everything in refrigerated trucks. The prices are the same as in store with great sales. First couple orders are free delivery trial. And they don't allow tipping here. So, none of those crazy extra fees. I live near WDW and I've been using it weekly saving a fortune over even Aldi when getting sales. Only problem is it usually takes 1-2 days for delivery because it comes from northern florida.
I went there for free for a day and went to magic kingdom and Epcot and I didn’t bother with being stressed about making it on certain rides etc. The only thing I hated were the crowds. Magic kingdom was the worst for that and it ruined it a lot, but other than that is was so nice walking around the park that I haven’t been to since 2010.
Just got back from our first ever trip to Disney, and this helped so much!!! Especially single rider and hoping in line at the very last minutes of park closing! Here were our wait times:
Single rider:
Test Track: less than 10 minutes (80 minutes regularly)
Rock n rollercoaster: less than 15 minutes (65 minutes regularly)
Smuggler’s Run: Walk on. Rode 3 times in a row in less than 30 minutes AND got to ride with my brother two of those times! (50 minute wait regularly)
Getting in line last minute:
Seven dwarfs mine train: 20 minutes (a 3 hour wait all day)
ROTR: 30 minutes!!! (Was definitely over 3 hour wait the rest of the day)
What time do the parks close generally?
@@amyalbernaz8687 I think it varies, but when I went parks closed at 9 p.m.
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I need podcasts from this! So I can listen to it in de car or while taking a walk! Would love it
The cool thing about single rider queues is that they benefit both ride operators, and the guests. There should be a push for more single rider queues amongst all of the rides at the parks, as they would help ease traffic times. ive noticed they added single rider queues to rides in recent years, with little known entrances set aside. I think these single rider queues should be better advertised, but since they don't see the money in that they wouldn't.
We are planning on our first Disney trip in fall of 2023. Lifelong dream for my family.
So exciting!!! Enjoy the process. I'm planning for May 2023
By then so many more things will be open too! Wishing you all the best time!
So fun!!! Enjoy all of the planning! It’s so fun.
Going in May and soaking up all the DFB videos until then 😍
I would love if you had a book out or a seasonal magazine.
I just need to keep a notepad beside me when I watch all your episodes to remember all the tips where I say” dam, I didn’t know that. Or where do you get that food?”
Going in May for my husband and I's 1st trip to Disney as a couple for our 1 year wedding anniversary (it'll be my 4th time going and his first ever time)
Will be traveling solo next year and didn’t know about the single rider lines, interesting !
Just went in December and going back in October so I have my alerts on so I don’t miss a single DFB video!! AJ, your voice gets me through my work days (great motivation to work to get to Disney)
I’ll be going in October as well
@@Cwright94 how exciting!! Which resort did you pick?
@@christinanewman1542 we’re splitting our days at universal so we’re staying off property
Do you have anything in Park Hopping? I am not sure the changes since I have last been. Can we go wherever? Do I have to reserve parks?
When you said that busses start running 45 mins pror to park openings does that include early access? For example, if epcot opens at 10:00, but early access is 9:30, will busses start at 9:15 or 8:45??????
What a great video! I do have a question: Does the second Gideon's store at the east market also do the secret password thing for the cake slice? Thank you, AJ & staff!
I like how this video is 45 mins long for 45 tips of disney! :D
Headed to the airport rn and it’s never to late to recap on some of this
Thank you for all the work you do finding this info!! So helpful for beginners to the park
Im going to Disney in one month! (Thank you for these tips!)😊
i feel bad for whoever is planning my schools marching band trip for next spring, planning a 4 person trip sounds like a nightmare right now, i cant even imagine the headache trying to plan a band trip for 250 high schoolers
spring 2022 or 2023?
@@ashtonborden2998 2023
@@ethansucksatcuphead Nice! Hopefully things are back to normal when you guys go! :)
@@ashtonborden2998 Count your blessings. My daughter was in her high school marching band for 4 years but missed out on the big trip to WDW due to COVID. This spring the band is going to the Rose Bowl! C'est la vie.
Where can I see the list of items I can't bring to the parks?
(Agree it is overwhelming... I will buy the tickets for this summer and enjoy... will try to stop thinking on getting it perfect)
Got 3 trips to WDW this year..so excited!!
Just moved to FL. Excited to start planning my trip
Did I hear that correctly that Disney does not provide transportation from the airport to the hotel??
If you pay for parking at a Disney hotel or a Disney friendly hotel do you still have to pay for parking when you go to the park?
No you don’t!
Not for standard parking, or you get half off VIP parking which I definitely recommend for MK.
Glued to this youtube channel. Celebrating my son's 10th birthday with a Disney vacation 💕.
Leaving in TWO days!!!!♥️😁♥️😁. ✨My happy place✨!
Gotta love how Disney basically makes those staying in the less expensive resorts feel like they are not worthy of staying late at the parks.
@@EJV-Florida I live 20 minutes from Disney World. I don’t stay at the resorts because I don’t need to. I have a 6 bedroom home with a nice pool/spa. Over 3200 square ft. I’m close to everything. I can afford to stay at the resorts if I wanted too. I was talking about how Disney is SO greedy but you obviously are one of those that think Disney can do no wrong. Sad you are so blind to it. You must get your paycheck from the mouse!
Honestly is it just me or does it just not even seem worth it?. To me, getting there a bit after the initial morning bum rush of crazy parents and leaving an hour before they come rushing out to the parking lots is honestly way nicer and less traffic to worry about. Guess I've never understood the craze of early admission compared to the amount you have to spend to get that hotel. when you can save thousands by going to a smaller hotel.
if you want exclusive benefits then you should pay for it
@@ishpandya6413 Tell that to the resort guests that used to get the same benefits as those staying in the more expensive resorts. Now Disney is making everything an added cost. No more complimentary shuttle to/from the airport, no complimentary MagicBand for resort guests, no FREE fastpass, charging to park at the resorts when they are already charging an arm and a leg for the room, etc! Chapek is singlehandedly destroying Disney and all Walt stood for!
if your paying more to stay at a better hotel then they are gonna give you more percs included in it
Also leaving 2 weeks & 3 days can't wait. Hopefully it won't be to hot or crowded since the children are back in school. Fingers crossed
I’m going in 10 days !
Sounds like a complete nightmare. I remember when going to a Disney park was actually fun.
My bring back 2022 excitement: PARKING LOT TRAMS!!!!!! Save the walking for in the park lol. Never thought my most exciting moment at Disney would be to see the parking lot tram 🤦🏻♀️
The only problem with that is when you arrive there may be a huge line for trams. We never rode one when we were there MLK week because the wait was horrendous. Parking was not bad, so the walk was doable. Just be prepared-- it seems the parks are only going to get more busy!
2:29 Correction. Good Neighbor Hotel guests do not get early theme park entry. Don't confuse good neighbor hotels with the handful of off-property Disney hotels like the Swan & Dolphin and Disney Springs hotels, Big difference.
Four Seasons got early entry. Just couldn’t book ILL til park opening
Question for you! If you have an early reservation for breakfast and aren’t staying on property can you leave your car at the hotel and take Disney skyline to Epcot for instance? Or is there a time limit on how long your car can be parked in the hotel lot?
You get 3 hr parking
Here’s a ticket tip(if not using magicband ). You have to have a physical ticket to get into parks. If you bought e-tickets, you’ll need to stop at Will Call first to convert to hard ticket. That line might be long, so when buying tickets, request physical ticket be mailed to you. You’ll still receive email with ticket info so you can upload to your Disney magic account before hard copies get to you. Don’t be that person who shows up to the gate with your tickets on your phone… you’ll get sent to will call….
Oh gosh! Was this at disneyworld!? I was just there 2 weeks ago and we only used our Disney tickets from our apple wallets the whole trip
Honestly going to Disney sounds so complicated to have a good time and considering the price I wonder if its worth it
tbh even when i was going for free (my cousin and his wife worked there) it didn’t feel worth it as a 10-12 year old lol.
honestly i’ve gone 3 times and have yet to have a *relaxed* trip yet. it’s very overwhelming and all the planning you do beforehand makes you so tired to even want to go anymore! just being honest, it’s a wonderful place to be sometimes but it can truly be a mess
I agree… so much pressure to get it all right. We’re going in June, just got our tickets and need to reserve the parks each day, then have to be up at 3am on April 8th to reserve dinning, then have to get the genie app loaded and figure out the plus system… each day of trip, have to be ready at 7am to lock in the first ride of the day, then figure out best time to eat lunch, etc, etc….. I’m sure I’m missing other “need to do” items….. damm
@@bman6502 is this your first trip? I could completely understand all the planning if it is your first time. We just got back from our 6th trip and felt it was very easy-- we did not even use Genie+ and got to ride everything we wanted. But seeing as how you are going in June (busy season) you may really want to look at how good Genie+ is actually going to be given the money you will spend for it. We spoke to several people in the parks that complained that the service was not worth the money. I'm sorry it's so stressful, but if you can simplify things and come to the realization that everything will not be perfect & you most likely won't get to do everything you hoped for-- then you should have a wonderful time. Just don't set your expectations too high or you'll be in for major disappointment.
I've been many times but it's been been a while. I totally agree with you. It sounds too complicated and too crowded. I can wait a couple of years and take my granddaughter to England for this kind of $$$! Every kid should get to go to The Magic Kingdom but it is even fun anymore?
Just started planning a 4 day trip to Disney world with my going to be 6 year old and myself solo. Would love to see any tips for solo parents taking solo kids
Tip #1-Don't let them out of your sight for a minute! #2-Make a list of all you want to do then give each item a number between 1-5 to prioritize. Do all of your #1's first. IMO, 5 years old is the absolute youngest any child should go to WDW. Have some activities for your child to do during long lines. Play games like "I Spy". If they are small enough, rent a stroller. There is alot of walking and standing and their little legs get tired. When your child gets too hot, head for the shops to walk around and cool off. As soon as they get hot, tired, and cranky, head back to the hotel for some pool time. The object of the trip is to have an epic time and to make wonderful memories. It is not to see and do everything or to get your money's worth. Keep yourself and your kid hap, hap, happy rather than allow yourselves to become miserable. When my kids were small, we would be among the first to arrive in the morning. (Take some granola-type bars and juice boxes for breakfast on the way.) We would stay until about 1pm, they go back for a nap or to watch TV with the lights off. After a quick dinner, we would head back to the park until close. Back in the day, people would start to leave around 4-5pm. And above all, take them to the restroom before getting into any long lines! It's nothing worse than for a kid to say, "I have to go" after you've been waiting in line for an hour Good luck!
@@sharonhetherington5532 thank you! I feel like these will definitely help
1. Best tip! Don't go for a while!
Supposed to go on September but cancelled. Too many rules, regulations and price hikes.
Great tip. Been 50 times but not going back until restrictions are lifted.
As in mask regulations? 😆
@@JessicaKissinger88 Well yes mask/covid
@@JP-et9hv When I wasn't going in Feb.... 👍🏻👍🏻Enjoy the ques and masks 🐑
Any recommendations for someone who is completely new to planning a Disney trip?
I was at Magic Kingdom just today and oh.my.god. The lines were absolutely INSANE. The weather was cold and windy, the food was bland and overly priced and I’m from a high cost of living city. This was my husband’s and daughter’s first time, and we all agreed we won’t be back to Disney after this. When your 5 yr old isn’t interested in 2 hr lines and mediocre food, you know it’s not a good day. BUT the enchantment was the only silver lining.
Yeah the food is not all that great well at the quick service. It’s only two places I’ll go back to for sit down and eat and they are at EPCOT
@@Cwright94 agreed! We had a much better experience at Epcot and Hollywood Studios. We said we would like to return and redo those two parks. We weren’t able to get on everything.
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@@user-cs3tx8fe8j we went towards the end of January. The last week.
leaving in approximately 12 days and i am so excited
What a job and lifestyle..enjoy WDW and write guide books 😌
Leaving in 13 days! CanNOT wait🥰🥰🥰☺️☺️☺️
trying to plan a trip to go for my birthday at the beginning of june! love your channel :)
I love what you do
Thanks for the new tips! Our band is going to Disney during spring break and these are going to help a lot! (We will March in a parade :3 )
Goodluck !!
mine too!
March 16th 2022 will be my first time ever going to disney world 👀 me the wife and kids will have a blast, i cant wait!!!
Thank you for the Steakhouse 71 menu tip! Our kids want the burger but we have a dinner res so I wasn’t sure if it was available.
Thank you for all the tips!! I went 2 weeks ago and it was so easy and even relaxing!? Everyone in our party of 5 was well fed and we rode everything we wanted to 🥰
Hi did you still have to wear a mask inside?
@@kkSH2023 at the time, yes. The guidances changed recently though so now masks are only required on WDW transportation (monorail, bus, etc)!
@@eliseg0001 thank you!
That is such a relief to hear, so many mixed reviews. How was the Genie +.?
Why can I never get signed up for the newsletter. I've tried at least 10 times.
Check your junk box, mine kept going there
great video .... can you activate your tickets at Disney Springs to save time the first day at park entrance?
I’m going in 10 days!!! So excited!
4:14 "have to have you bag park check" lol
Yay pls do more Disney ride videos
Thank you! That is awesome information for our summer trip to WDW
I'm coming here in the beginning of June! My first time I can't wait
My house is a ten min walk to the gates of Disney Anaheim I love walking the dog around the outside square of the park
On my way this Friday! So Excited!! 😆
We did the Wild Africa Trek and loved it so much!
Love the acronym cheat sheet! Thanks AJ!!
Things are getting complicated now All we used was ticket book s and pass Port tickets to get on rides at the magic kingdom guide
our little dumb bird friend, lol!!!!! I needed the laugh....lol xD
Acronyms huh. I’m a 20 Army vet. We MAJORED in acronyms!
Going in December and already binge watching 😂😂😂
6 days 4 hours 5 minutes and 13 seconds to go until I leave for Disney!
Planning on going in August but don't know which theme park to go to with 3 girls different ages 8, 6, & 3 years old
Can you get your merchandise discounts through mobile checkout?
If I book individually (not through a travel agent) and book at a Disney resort , would I still get the early park entrance hours?