10 Most Outrageous Rip-Offs in Disney World!

[@matthew.medley]

“Ponchos are basically nice looking trash bags” best sentence ever

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

😂🤣😂🤣 yesss

[@novemberninth4392]

Yesss

[@Grason2001]

I always bring my own, which admittedly I probably paid more than disney price for, but it's a better product. But on the point of disney ponchos, one up side, I have been told that if if tears, they will replace it, at no additional charge to you. So there's that.

[@timkunk3498]

Yea, but the ponchos are way less at wallmart. And if you don't get Disney prints, they are a heckof lot less.

[@timkunk3498]

And a poncho, will not scrach someone eye.

[@gabycancosplay7006]

The Guy dropping his meatball in the buffet clip was the highlight of the video

[@latieraeve]

For me it was the lady afraid she was ruining a shot in the rain. First trying to duck, then just running

[@etherealbabyfrog3427]

😂 ikr also love ur cosplay in ur pfp!

[@ezchiquita2595]

Omg I thought I was the only one that saw that😂

[@FurTheCasa]

time stamp! 🙏

[@serry2865]

5:55 I had to rewind to make sure I actually heard her right: “plastic cheese” that was the best part of the video! 😂

[@seanhaugh4232]

The party-within-a-party thing: hey if people want to pay extra to remove themselves from the park to be in a room instead, making it even less busy than the already reduced numbers, then by all means go ahead.

[@alejandra22492]

The party within a party might be something cool to check out if you’re going solo or in a tiny group but for families with kids that just seems like a giant waste of money

[@92bagder]

its the same concept as a vip booth at a club, now they have a vip within the vip booth

[@toastlover]

Unfortunately, the only complaints that Disney will hear are the ones backed up by how you spend your money. If you hate it but pay anyway... they have no incentive to change.

[@jj7958]

Yea Disney knows what works and people pay up.

[@nicolefisher4779]

Yes. Like me with the stupid ice cream bars

[@lautrufend]

This is totally right. Disney is actually surprised by people‘s unlimited desire to pay more. They offer a new premium experience at an outrageous price, and people are tripping over themselves, demanding to hand over money and being angry when they sell out. So Disney keeps thinking about new ridiculous ways to take that money, and it keeps working.

[@Deadman6]

A lot of people spend months, even years, planning a Disney vacation. They don’t have the luxury to pass up opportunities or experiences.

[@ryanbarker5217]

@@Deadman6 it's cheaper to go to europe than disney, and you'll have actual life experience as a result, not just see some special f/x, go on a couple of fancy rides, and be temporarily blinded by glitzy shows and cheap facades. i loved disney when i was kid, but given the option of disney or seeing some kick ass castles? pfft, bring it on, king arthur!

[@subzippo]

I love when you do negative videos. A lot of the videos you do feel like fluffy infomercials for Disney. I love WDW but they need harsh criticism and we need to know what to avoid as much as what to embrace.

[@davidl1918]

Seems like she does more negative videos since the shut down. Wonder if her access and income has taken a hit and she is pissy with Disney. Sure seems that way

[@mychemicalromancewillpierc5241]

David L lmao I don’t think so...

[@jonny5777]

David L or being outside of the Disney bubble bursts the spell we’re all under and makes you question how much they rip us all off

[@auraguardianred4771]

i agree, and i love your pfp

[@mikewisowski222]

David L mmmm I don’t think so tbh. You can still love Disney world without having to kiss their ass 24/7 lol. It’s a magical place but it’s not without criticism! I also think she makes videos like this to help people get the most out of their trip and not spend a fortune on useless stuff

[@soccertl]

Just and FYI. We bought ponchos 5 years ago and brought them home. We went last year and it started raining again, so we put them on. After about an hour, the both ripped. Even though they were older, the cast member at the store replaced them for free. That was very nice in my opinion and shows that some really care about the customer being happy.

[@rodriguezg100]

As long people keep going and spending that money, the price will never go down. Those resorts room prices are RIDICULOUS. $500 a night can get you a really nice place somewhere else. Nah! Stop going and things might get better

[@gumbyenthusiast]

right that's ridiculous but they do already have so many people that go so if they lowered the prices even more people would go and then the whole park would be above capacity

[@Monorail-Beyond-the-Veil]

Dobby is a free elf - Exactly!! If people STOP going, they will have NO choice but to lower their prices.

[@carolbaily5577]

Hi agree the Room prices at Disney world are out of sight the rooms are anything to write home about but the prices whil Will kill you

[@PorcelainB0nes]

I’m going to Disney in October and we rented a nearby airbnb house with a pool for a decent price! There’s no need to pay for the hotel prices, they’re insane and have thin af walls.

[@johnpatterson4272]

Stop going(?)...Great idea, that hasn't worked since WDW opened.

[@sodasommelier4990]

10 Most Outrageous Rip-Offs in Disney World! 1: Disney World

[@amyjones7023]

DELETE URSELF

[@bloodthirstybunnies2149]

That's right, always use your snack credits throughout your stay! Or, you could do what we did and forget about them until the last day and buy $200 worth of Ghiradellhi chocolate squares. I'm actually serious.

[@mariecarie1]

That's actually brilliant.

[@thedeltasalamance1258]

Lol

[@malavalla]

You must not have kids

[@johnpatterson4272]

Live large Charlotte.

[@froglicker8277]

What are snack credits?

[@stephenr.wattsauthor7029]

I bought a six pack of Mickey Bars at Walmart last week for nearly $6, and they tasted just as good as the ones at Disney World. So yea, $6 for one Mickey Bar is a ripoff.

[@janetdowdall8372]

It's really sad to see how greedy Disney has become.

[@jimthar17]

They know brain dead tourists will pay it so they keep jacking it up. Then somehow keep complaining that they're losing money.

[@mads3853]

Janet Dowdall it’s not just Disney though. Basically any theme park or amusement park you go to will have a pretty expensive admission ticket and really expensive food. At a local amusement park the ticket may be 40 but the food can cost up to 20 bucks per meal. I’m not saying Disney isn’t really bad about this but it’s pretty common wherever you go.

[@Brianna-ev3lj]

Mads I know a amusement park that doesn’t charge admission and isn’t expensive at all unless you buy a roller coaster band that cost 40$

[@larrykramer2761]

They are not being "greedy!" They are not forcing you to buy anything. Vote with your dollars! If enough people refuse to pay the price, they will have no choice but to lower the price or discontinue the item. Disney is a FOR PROFIT business, NOT A CHARITY! Always remember that.

[@mads3853]

Ricky Spanish That is true, but couldn’t you say that about most big companies these days? I just think it’s a little strange to pick and choose which companies to call greedy when the basis of a business is to make money. I totally think there are other ways for them to make money other than food, but you aren’t going to Disney for a 4 dollar meal, you are going for the experience and you should expect to pay quite a bit for it. If you wanna save money, bring your own snacks and water and don’t expect to get any merch.

[@bethocdunwitty6641]

I am so sick to DEATH of this Disney management ripping guests off through bottomless price gouging! We were die hard fans and have been more than a dozen times but I'm totally FED up with the GREED and wanton disregard for customer relations. We're being treated like cash cows and I just cancelled our upcoming trip because we've had it. We'll go somewhere we've never been for HALF the cost for our 25th anniversary next year. Broken hearted yes but thank God its only my heart and not my bank account.

[@timkunk3498]

Try Kings Island. Or Cider Point. Get both, with a gold pass, with drinks. Less then $300.00

[@gumbyenthusiast]

they gotta keep up with demand unfortunately its not their fault everyone wants to go

[@timkunk3498]

@@gumbyenthusiast huummmm. Disney is almost empty. I guess only die-hard Disney fans want to go. And it will get worse as more kids go back to school.

[@blondie4512]

Obviously you don’t work for any type of company because every company is out to make money prices go up on a lot of things. The price of cars has drastically gone up over the last 20 years don’t forget gasoline prices food prices clothes shoes iPhones so if you’re going to complain about corporations being greedy you better make a big list

[@timkunk3498]

@@blondie4512 Blondie: you are the mistress of marketing. Please go to Disney. Slap Bob Iger, and Bob Chrapek. Tell them to raise the rates on everything. Of course with all the empty park around them, they might just question you on were the 1% Karen's have gone. Slap them again and say "I'am right here", "open the park up for me, and me only"! decreasing clientele, means A) people are not going due to Covid. B) people have children who are going back to school C) people are not going becouse their Governor states " quarantine for two weeks if returning from Florda." D) people realise that "the Magic is not there" and wont be for quit awhile. E) all of the above. Any of these is not a time to be greedy. Especially when your numbers are dropping. But if you can justify the greed, go right ahead and slap away!

[@NessieMay]

Agreed the added parking charge is a total rip-off! 🚘

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

OMG yes it is! And, I usually drive since I live in Miami! So...I will always have parking fees! 😩

[@MC-nb6jx]

MJ Going Places ... So you complain about everyone else charging for parking??

[@xAllieBoykin923x]

I get it’s the business’s choice to charge for whatever but when you’re already paying $394 a night at a Disney hotel with nothing else included and they charge $25 for parking a night at the Disney hotel, it’s a little over the top 😬🙃

[@blondie4512]

Allie Frey do you know if you can afford $400 a night for a hotel room you can afford pretty much anything complaining about a parking fee is stupid. Just try and stay at a hotel in New York City and see what the parking charges are there. Convenience has a cost.

[@xAllieBoykin923x]

Blondie I can’t afford that and would never pay that much for a hotel. My mother in law works for American Express and had a week long conference at Disneyland Resort and we all stayed there for free because her company payed for it. But seeing those prices had my mind blown away!! It’s insane.

[@zoeyjane35]

totally agree with the parking why do I need to pay to park my car I’m already paying to stay here it should all come in a package with the room

[@CraftsByMaura]

I think they are trying to deter people from bringing their own cars, but I don't know the reason.

[@Camilingue3]

That's normal for all resorts and hotels though. Disney is just now doing what every other resort was already doing.

[@kitfagan2027]

@@CraftsByMaura They want people to fly in and get a coach transfer. Then you're stuck on Disney property and their expensive echo-system. Probably the literal definition of tourist trap as if you want to eat or drink it's gonna almost certainly be Disney day in and out at that point since there is no alternative. This kind of behaviour is what has completely turned me off Disney as a whole and I mostly just watch for the engineering and theming interest.

[@jimthar17]

@@Camilingue3 I work in hotels and have for about 20 years. Most Hotels don't do that. Some do, yes. Usually the high priced ripoff shacks at the convention center but the majority do not. And yes, I live in Orlando.

[@zesolodar]

@@jimthar17 i use to work valet in a big city, have spent my entire life traveling and every high end hotel and resort i worked in or stayed ar would charge about 30/night if you used valet and about 10 bucks if you were self parking. i guess it depends though where you stay and the quality of the hotel.

[@georgialee4077]

Your videos always put me in a good mood even if they focus a little on the negative parts of Disney

[@novemberninth4392]

Sameee

[@KristinMW]

Wow! Disney World has changed so much since I was there 20-years ago!!! Seems like an exclusive private club only for the wealthy now 😭😭😭

[@johnpatterson4272]

That has been the intention since the Michael Eisner days.

[@rxconstellation]

It's pretty bad. But protip if you want to avoid parking fees: rent DVC points through a trusted broker like David's. Stays at a WDW Deluxe resort with points mean no parking fees.

[@soccertl]

For the water, we like buying cases at a store in the area and bringing them to the hotel room. Lot cheaper and better tasting in our opinion.

[@picklefrits443]

When we went to Disney world last year in May I had done a ton of research before hand including coming to this channel. Your tip on ponchos was the BEST EVER! I ordered 10 off of amazon for the same price as 1 in Disney, and we were super glad we did. Also the gum thing was a life saver, bring your own gum with you. Otherwise you wont find any, unless you want to go to the grocery store.

[@zoeyjane35]

The paying extra in a party for another party is so ridiculous There’s 5 people in my family and why can’t we just go to one party there’s more food, characters, and you get to ride all the rides with the shorter lines, like you said you can get a great view of the parade if you go later, if you have little ones take a break relax at your hotel before going back to the park for the party then they can stay up for the late parade and not be cranky

[@polemius01]

I would be tempted to pay extra to go to Cruella's party. I was a kid when the movie came out, and SHE DIALED A PHONE WITH HER CIGARETTE HOLDER! I've been fan ever since!

[@eleanorshaw8005]

I don’t understand why AJ isn’t so much more popular! It makes absolutely no sense her information is amazing and the videos are so professionally done 😁🌻

[@Entertainment-el6jg]

Eleanor Shaw yass

[@sherrygraham8650]

Most likely because less people are going right now.

[@JohanMsWorld]

The best way to use youre Dining Plan is to book a lot of character dining reservations. They are expencive and will most likely make you go plus even on the Deluxe plan. I did that and I went plus even with some snack credits to spare. Johan.

[@eleanoralden4453]

Especially for pre rope drop breakfasts to get a jump on rides like frozen at Epcot and mine train, Pandora rides etc using snack credits for lunch and meal credits for character breakfasts that also save you a tier 1 fast pass is some of the best bang for your buck plus then going for nice character dinner or top one credit dinners you will go over what you spent on dining plan so fast it's shocking

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

Don't bring your Mickey Bars to Disney..."that's weird" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@oneearrabbit]

Now I want to do it. Just bring a cooler with Mickey Bars inside and bust those bad boys out in the middle of Main Street in Florida summer like "And what?!" :)

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

Matthew Doherty - lmao that would be amazing! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@ToastAbrikoos]

Why not... Have a cooler with you when checking in the hotel. I don't think they'll be checking what's in there or anything. I think a lot of families would have a cooler, for the road trip TO disney to keep those sandwiches and fruits fresh while driving. and in the park itself. I wonder, Does disneyworld/ Disneyland have a policy not bringing in food and drinks in the parks?

[@DisHsDd]

@@ToastAbrikoos fyi, they do check the cooler at the main entrance to ensure you don't have anything dangerous (knife, glass, alcohol, dry ice, etc) check the wdw website for all the deets, but there is no problem bringing Mickey bars.

[@juliecolleran1412]

I remember going to Disneyland in probably 1980 and they charged a dollar for a can of coke. My mom FREAKED out saying, "That's 6 bucks for a 6 pack, that's insane!" Oh to go back to that price!

[@TheCuriousPsych]

The first time I was introduced to the Disney Ponchos was in a flash thunder storm while riding the Tomorrowland speedway. I asked the man in the car behind where he got his Poncho and he yelled, "I GOT IT AT WALMART AND IT WAS 99 CENTS!" I was puzzled on why he included the 99 cent part until I went to buy my own inside the park. Oh boy a little part of me died that day.

[@desertguy1362]

That guy was you just at a much earlier time.

[@gabycancosplay7006]

Also as a child you wouldn’t know the goofy candy co. Stuff cause mom and dad always say no to even going inside

[@Katt-ci6gw]

XD I didn’t want to go inside since I have a severe peanut allergy and about 90% of the stuff has a may contain label RIP my sweet tooth

[@julissaraquel.]

Remember you can bring your own backpack with snacks, and a reusable water bottle. I would do that and if you have food credits use that on good food at the park, like the video mentioned. You can practically spend no money on food. Also if you're staying at a disney hotel/ resort they provide transportation to the parks. I wouldn't worry about bringing a car or rental, that's incredibly insane on how much money you have to spend pn parking. Take advantage of your fast pass, if you're with a group of people everyone will get different times when you reserve a time on the disney world app. I believe you get a two hour time limit at long everyone chooses around the same time you can go on rides at the same time. The panchos are actually pretty strong plastic material. I have one from the park, I save mines. I will try to save up as much as possible, because ya girl loves gifts shops lol.

[@candacebex4370]

Agreed about your own snacks and drinks. They are super expensive, but Disney does allow you to bring in your own. Also they’re huge so easily shared with three or more people.

[@Rhyno0118]

I agree about the Disney ponchos. We brought ours from home once and they were so cheap and hot! They didn’t even last longer than one use. We had to get the Disney ones and they are much better quality, we still have them and that was like 3+ years ago.

[@bblulz7554]

the snack thing is actually pretty cool. you’d think because it’s disney that they wouldn’t let you bring outside food in

[@julissaraquel.]

@@bblulz7554 in glad they do because disney food is expensive and I'm sure the kids get antsy.

[@mchapman132]

Walt never intended this. He wanted a place where parents could take their children to have a day of fantasy and fun, and not have to remortgage the house to pay for it.

[@zippymufo9765]

True, but it was Eisner who saw that appealing to childless adults (a huge portion of attendees these days) would enable raising the prices..

[@Esperisreal]

Your channel has helped me get through COVID and everything else going on. Thank you to everyone working on the DFBGuide channel. I appreciate all of y'all's hardwork.

[@Entertainment-el6jg]

Nathaniel Moreau definitely

[@jennifergrace8699]

I bought bottled water 3 days in a row before realising you could get it free, the free water is the best freebie in DisneyWorld

[@ArtfullyGifted]

I bring bottles with built in filters and refill them at fountains.

[@brittanyk524]

Joshua Pritchard aggreed

[@Nocturne22]

@Joshua Pritchard I tried adding that flavored goo in the little squeeze bottles to the free water, and not only did it NOT cover the taste, but it made it taste like fruit punch toilet water.

[@jj7958]

I'm surprised they even offer that. Not sure if that will last long.

[@UmmYeahOk]

Their tap water taste terrible, but you can always buy your own bottled water or cokes and bring them with you into the parks. You can order them and have it delivered, or if you are taking an über or taxi, you can do the target drive up. Naturally you don’t want to lug all that around with you, but what my family did is carry the one you plan on drinking into the park, and I had a second for everyone with me in my backpack. The third was waiting for us at the hotel. Sure, we would end up buying another at the park, but we still avoided buying 3 a day per person. For the price of one coke in the park, you can buy a six pack offsite.

[@cheyhazard9761]

I will say - the last time I did the Disney Dining Plan, back in 2018, my friend and I crunched the numbers after and we actually saved money doing the Dining Plan because we took advantage of the more expensive meals, snacks and alcohol. So that was a little satisfying knowing we saved money by doing the Dining Plan ^^

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

Disney world can be outrageously expensive, however, I always find where to stay, where to eat...on my budget! 💕🌴💕

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

DE-EVOLUTION oh yeah for sure! I agree with her and love how honest she always is! :)

[@Frosty_Tips_]

Great topic, would be nice to see more videos like this. There are endless positive videos for Disney, it's nice when we can get some heads up about potential pitfalls, very consumer friendly and it's appreciated. We're all fans, doesn't mean we have to also be broke.

[@louispacetime1576]

Let's be completely honest here, EVERYTHING is a fkn ripoff in Disney World.

[@johnpatterson4272]

Nailed it!!!

[@1agelessbeauty]

That it is. I would NEVER!!!! spend $6.00 on a small Mickey ice cream bar. Beyond hideous. I'm so glad me and the kiddies are totally over WDW. Universal studios, is our new thing now.

[@sunnyscott4876]

At last. The voice of reason.

[@disneydawgs1187]

How about paying full ticket price for limited hours, rides, no parades, character meets or fireworks?

[@kechkaren]

DisneyDawgs yep. Might as well be a Four Flags Park.

[@MissMyMusicAddiction]

i get it. you're definitely not getting the full range of experiences. on the other hand, having literally just done this, i think you should consider how much you get done on a normal trip vs. how much we just got done with 25% (or whatever it was) capacity. there were zero issues at the airport coming or going. we got to pick the room we wanted at the hotel we wanted, even though we made the reservation two weeks before we went. the longest line in any park THE WHOLE TRIP was 25 minutes. for example, we rode 17 attractions in MK even though we went in an hour late and left an hour before closing - so eight hours - and we sat for lunch. Space Mountain was a walk-on, at 4 in the afternoon - that's not a rope-drop-slip-on-wet-pavement-and-nearly-crash-rounding-the-bend-in-tomorrowland-terrace-holy-crap-that's-a-longer-sprint-than-i-remembered-first-guest-of-the-day walk-on, or skipping-the-fireworks almost-a-walk-on, but a casual, leisurely stroll at four in the afternoon, and i got my very own train, all to myself, and i've got photos of it. We saw more characters than we have ever seen, on any day, ever, thanks to cavalcades (we saw five of these mini parades without even trying), and atop the back of the castle, and atop the back of the train station, and atop the country bears, and chip and dale on a raft by tom sawyer's island. We got reservations in every restaurant we wanted to eat at, at the time we wanted, changed two of those the day of the reservation, didn't have to rush for a fast(er) pass, or settle for a fast pass on an attraction we didn't care about, didn't have to rush to the parks to get in on the first monorail/launch/bus so we could get a couple of rides in before the thundering horde arrived. i miss fireworks, and staying in until we are the last guests in the park, and after-hours parties, and crowds of people that are all having a great time. i do. HOWEVER, if it was christmas/new year's/halloween/easter/spring break/normal summer, we would have hit fewer than half as many attractions in each park in more time. Three fast(ish) passes (ten to fifty minute wait, each) plus two two-hour waits plus three one-hour waits puts you at 8 attractions in ten or so hours. We did 17 attractions in 8 hours. it was a great trip, and just like i would do the utterly insane mob of humanity that is christmas, or NYEE, or New Year's Eve in EPCOT, or Halloween, we would completely go again, today.

[@natashadickerson458]

@@MissMyMusicAddiction Thank you for breaking that down. My trip is coming up in a couple of months. There are some advantages and disadvantages going at this time. But to each it's own I'm going to enjoy low crowds and be able to ride as many rides. A trip is what you make it. And as a DVC member even if I don't go to the parks I still enjoy the amenities on the property. Again thank you for your insight.

[@ennoidyam]

P.R.E.A.C.H

[@MG-qz9ik]

@@MissMyMusicAddiction This. I recently went to Disney. This is the first time in about 3 years that I have been able to ride every ride at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. We usually have to split our days throughout the year. We never did meet and greets. And the parades we used them to rush to busier rides (Big Thunder, Dwarves, and Space mountain). Fireworks we used as a way to dash out of the parks before the massive crowds made their way to out. As a Florida resident, there is more leeway to what I can do, compared to people flying in from out of state. Not having to wait 2 1/2 hours for pandora or patiently waiting for 10-15 minutes until someone got out of their table so you can have lunch is worth the full price ticket especially being able to ride everything in under 4 hours or go on rides I haven't been on in years.

[@lovelyliterary6730]

AJ, this is one of your best videos! I was nodding along the WHOLE time!!! We don't even bring water bottles because you can get unlimited water from the quick-serve restaurants. But now I wanna hit up Sam's for some "Mickey" bars. Haha! Thanks for the tip!!!

[@dannylittle6766]

I was just there, free water is everywhere, drinking fountains all work, even in the pandemic (except for the resorts).

[@dakotaboy80]

There goes AJ, talking about free water again...

[@sharakate]

I cracked up at that "And maybe you can buy a bottle and a half of water, right?" line. 🤣

[@karlaconnwelch]

Here to defend Be Our Guest breakfast, but only from a tip I read in a comment section once. You can order off the kid's menu! Our group of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids) ate for under $20 each, in June 2019. Unlimited muffins & danish (took a couple in our purses to go), and coffee to go. Especially for this breakfast, where you order on the app before, no one is checking or no one cares about adults ordering a kid's menu meal. I can't post the photo of our order in this comment, but we got: 11 Scrambled eggs de Maurice: $15 each (eggs and fruit; skip the French toast cuz baked sweets are included) 5 Adult Hot Beverages: $3.29 each (unlimited self-serve coffee, tea, and maybe something else; idk, not a coffee drinker. I enjoyed the chocolate milk that came included with each Maurice meal) 4 The Master's Cupcakes: $4.99 each (We wanted The Grey Stuff! Great photo op! It was delicious!) $201.41 TOTAL (11 people fed) PLUS, I didn't even max out the other "freebie" of this breakfast. If you book this meal for a time before the park opens, you leave and get in line to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train before rope drop. If Be Our Guest breakfast comes back, I'll consider an early reservation the next time we're in the parks. The food is decent, nothing too special. But also not too heavy, to start your day at the park. The multiple rooms in the castle are special. Great photos! For $20 you can get a decent breakfast, really special photos of the rose etc., and maybe even early access to Magic Kingdom (7 Dwarfs or your other favorite ride; save a FastPass). I wouldn't categorize all that as a total ripoff. Thanks!

[@gumbyenthusiast]

im never gonna do this but good tip haha

[@LadyOfTheFae]

Man a lot has changed since I went in the 90's as a kid 😂😭

[@ashleyguilbault-aiken1621]

I always make sure to snag ponchos at Dollar Tree before every trip. Add some Cricut vinyl decals to customize them and they end up looking fab!

[@jhey5639]

AJ can I just say all of this content I am STILLLL living for during pandemic times!!!

[@miraculouslove2011]

I haven't been to Disney World in over 20 years so watching your videos keeps me up to date with what has changes over two decades and what to keep in mind when I do go back to Disney World. Thank you so much 💓

[@celiamartin2907]

Cecilia Montejo Go to Epcot for food and wine festival,what are you waiting for.

[@rickferry280]

When I was a kid (13 y.o.) I could afford to go to WDW on a paper boy’s income. (< $50 a week). The daily pass was $16 and this also allowed for travel between parks from EPCOT to The Magic Kingdom. Disney has become so incredibly expensive. It’s sold it’s soul in the pursuit of profits.

[@jalapeno1119]

It's because inflation is making the prices of products go up but our average pay isn't going up at the same rate. So the working class is getting poorer while the cost of living is going up in a lot of areas.

[@calebnation7797]

is also florida resident discount is still super reasonable.

[@DougSisco1]

It’s called supply and demand. If they don’t keep the admission price high then they would have too many guests and you still wouldn’t get in.

[@andreballantyne]

Paying extra for a party within a party, I agree with you 100% a lot of those "party extras" are so that guests feel elite. Totally not worth it.

[@grim7237]

14:34 lol, I like how that one kid is just skipping happily in the rain.

[@christasockey4660]

EA: *Write that down! Write that down!*

[@sisib6078]

Christasockey Forg oop

[@Blazeaura1610]

Underrated comment

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

I love your videos because your always so REAL! Thank you for sharing! 💕🌴💕

[@sarahjones7369]

As for the hard tickets at the hard tickets, they’re not paying for the food or parade, they’re paying for additional exclusivity.

[@nicole_nicole_]

Hope everyone is having a magical day and staying safe!

[@polemius01]

@Mike Holly What is your major malfunction?

[@bethanymarble2049]

That girl skipping in the rain is such a gem. I love her.

[@justcurlsandsunshine]

I love your vlogs! With the world as it is I'm using the year to plan new vacations. So all your info is priceless

[@candycemonroe7345]

I have taken so many imaginary trips to Disney... Planning for 2021 or 2022.

[@justcurlsandsunshine]

@@candycemonroe7345 lol survival comes in many forms. I'm thinking maybe 2022 with how things are still going

[@imakeajiffypuff4525]

Tip for people worried about leftover snack credits: use them on snacks at the gift shops! Get some gummy worms, trail mix, etc. We always use our leftover credits to take goodies home with us!

[@mothercain..]

That’s what we do too!

[@charlottev5664]

To anyone reading this have a wonderful day and stay safe! 💕

[@MC-nb6jx]

kiyochiic .... You too👍🏻😁

[@lizardfolkk]

Thanks Joseph!

[@marthafast6613]

Drove our family of six to a wedding in Gulf Shores and then on to Disneyworld. The parking fees added another $150 to our hotel bill! And the lot was huge. We couldn’t park our large SUV up close at all. What a rip off!

[@samanthagallegos9738]

I’m finally going to Disney world soon !! Thank you for helping me and guiding me through all the do’s and don’t s of Disney :)

[@Entertainment-el6jg]

Samantha Gallegos happy for you

[@blondie4512]

Plus the parks being low capacity equals riding more attractions 2 and 3 times in a row if you want.

[@kevinbrownrigg]

Possibly one of your best videos ever! Would definitely add Annual Passes at this time - reduced hours, have to have reservations to visit, and no park hopping! Disney bananas would also be on my list as well!

[@nsandoval7]

Thank you for keeping it real!

[@CEMeade]

$175 for parking is still cheaper than a family of four flying to Orlando.

[@celiamartin2907]

C.E. Meade contact Bee Thaxton and book a DVC rental and you won’t get charged for parking. DVC members rent out their points or reservations, it’s a great deal.

[@CEMeade]

@@celiamartin2907 Thank you for the tip!

[@davidc5027]

Thanks for the heads up on these items. We feel the same way about the items described in the video.

[@oliviabensonxo3806]

the way you speak, something about it is very calming but keeps me intrigued. i’m learning so much but will never need to know but it’s neat.

[@fortimusprime]

I just can't believe these prices! It makes me wonder: "Did Walt Elias Disney envisioned Disney World like this?" It's just that I have been watching The Imagineering Story on Disney+...

[@timkunk3498]

No, Walt imagined a World were all people could be HAPPY!

[@fortimusprime]

@@timkunk3498 That is true!!!

[@timkunk3498]

@@fortimusprime The bob's imaged a place were the CEO gets $146M . and skim off more.

[@fortimusprime]

@@timkunk3498 Wow... So many people that wish to go there but can't afford it... because of greed...

[@timkunk3498]

@Daniel Richardson I agree, Michael was the start, he wanted to be the "face and personality" of Disney. A role he was unsuited for. I have often wandered if "Kurt Russell" writen by Walt, was his thinking of a "face and personality" to replace him. Roy was the money man, but he didn't have the right "presentation" to front Disney. Kurt at that age would have been idea for the role. Just a thought.

[@Burgertobird]

I love you guys so much for creating this list!!

[@thisishersong]

The silicone roll up reusable water bottles from Amazon are AWESOME. Take up no room, lightweight, and we added a carabiner to clip it to my Loungefly for easy access.

[@twitchster77]

I'm SO willing to over pay for things on vacations as it often adds to the experience and magic of the trip. But these are just ridiculous! >.

[@jimthar17]

How does over paying add to magic? Talk about delusional.

[@seterseter9352]

@@jimthar17 lmao yep. I knew a person who was a little "off" I guess you could say. They went to Disney all their life and now in their mid 20s. They rush there without food, rest, or drink then intentionally drop 100s on food, souvenir's, etc because they "feel rich" paying a lot. As if somehow giving your paycheck to Disney makes you "cool" or "high class".

[@twitchster77]

@@jimthar17 I'm willing to spend a bit more at an actual store rather then buy online like I mostly do because yes...it can feel special to splurge a little like that. Maybe you don't get it and that's okay. If I'm delusional, awesome...I like my delusion that makes me feel good and doesn't hurt anyone in the process :D

[@williamwright6369]

Glad to see Shades of Green on the video. I don’t see DFB videos for there.

[@calliedaly1940]

I haven’t been to Disneyland since I was a teenager and have never been to Disney World but I love this channel.

[@ArtfullyGifted]

Bring water bottles with a filter and refill!

[@pegbutwin7189]

We use the Caml Bak backpacks.... worth it...

[@ArtfullyGifted]

@@pegbutwin7189 I know some folks that have used those when visiting the Texas Renaissance Festival.

[@lostmagicofdisney]

I agree with EVERYTHING you stated. I didn't even know about the hard-ticketed, hard-ticketed event. That would be number one on my list.

[@DisneyMarkUK]

They should pay you to eat at Tony’s

[@missExyz]

Nooo AJ! Please not the Mickey Bars 😱 lol! Happy Birthday! 🤩 thank you for your videos - they are really how we wind down our evening. All our best to you!

[@chloe-nm7ni]

I had a coughing fit whilst sat waiting for rivers of light to start last yet and a cast member went and got me a free bottle of water, felt like I'd won the lottery! 😂

[@chicagosharp2003]

You are SO right AJ....We loved not liked this video. Thanks for "paying" such great attention to the rip offs.

[@debracarey1483]

We were good students, we did the lowest dining plan (plenty of food) and USED ALL OF OUR CREDITS!

[@Purplesubmariner]

Disney? Price gouging and upcharging everything?? Psh, that's just _silly_ Seriously though Disney has been overpriced for years and they just continue to jack prices on _everything_

[@jillybean1506]

Yep, and Walt actually wanted a park where everyone could afford to go!

[@Purplesubmariner]

@@jillybean1506 What's even worse, Disney has the gall to profess they are keeping his legacy and spirit alive, and that Walt would be proud of what they do.

[@jillybean1506]

@@Purplesubmariner Yes you're right they do say that. However anybody that knows anything about Walt himself (not that I know much about him) would hopefully know that what he wanted, and what they actually do now are 2 different things.

[@Purplesubmariner]

@@jillybean1506 Based on documentaries and other insights, Walt was a very fun, imaginative guy. He was all about ingenuity, he coined the term animatronic, and the title Imagineer. He always wanted to make the best things he could with the best quality possible, he pioneered so many technologies because of this. Full color animated movies was NEVER done before Snow White, let alone to that level of quality for it's time. Walt had a way of putting the cart before the horse in the sense of imagining up and idea and then figuring out how to bring it to life. He CARED about his work, always wanting the best he could do, wanting to WOW his audiences. The problem he had was money. His ambitions were always big, but his wallet not so much. But the other thing about him was that he CARED about his employees. He hated being called Mr Disney, he always had them call him by his first name because he saw everyone as friends and equals.

[@gondorbunny]

@BlueYoshiGirl And yet, it is still YOUR choice of whether you go there or not. You can either suck it up and try to find some good deals and discounts to offset the cost, or you can vacation elsewhere. Isn't the free market wonderful?

[@Smithlord]

I'm English I don't need a poncho! I was just glad the rain wasn't freezing cold like it is over here! I enjoyed the Disney downpours.

[@timkunk3498]

On some day i agree. In December- April, not so much!

[@Smithlord]

@@hannahtariq7158 Near Middlesbrough here, it's grim up North.

[@kz1833]

Always mention free water because at the end of the day it may be one of the most expensive, most consistent thing you will end up buying! You covering all the little things really helps!

[@hotwasabi1085]

Wow I stopped going to Goofy’s when they charged extra for more toppings. Used to be one price with as much stuff as you wanted and they were very generous. Now you have to pay for the other side?? Smh. I know disney is expensive but how much does it really cost them to throw another handful of MNMs on your apple? Basically nothing. It’s a very minimum cost to them but makes a huge difference in the guest experience. I hate how money oriented they have become over the years. They really act like they have top notch customer service but more and more I am seeing a huge lack in the experience.

[@groundbird]

There is something magical about this video narrator's voice and speaking manner. Sounds professional as most big channels, but with a touch of personality

[@bannagirl7814]

YESSS Girl as a pass holder I will NEVER in my life pay that much for water. We stop at like every restaurant and ask for the free cups of ice water

[@bannagirl7814]

MasonBerry Horncicle ok

[@browngirlramblings]

No words can describe how much I miss Disney. These videos are keeping me alive

[@RabbitsInBlack]

It's going to Rain around 2-3pm every day. Just count on it.

[@himonightbreeze]

I found the easiest hack to get around paying to park is to park at Pleasure Island/Downtown Disney then hop on a shuttle to the parks.

[@shelbybell6207]

For water I bring my own empty reusable water bottle and fill it with the free ice water you can get at quick service locations and starbucks! It's the best way to get cold water for free

[@NicoleWilbur]

Ooo I LOVED Tony’s Town Square event at the Christmas party. We ate dinner there, drank probably a bottle of wine each and devoured the desserts! You can go in and out throughout the last part of the night so we went in multiple times before and after shows, parade, and fireworks. We were some of the last people in the park because we sat there drinking wine into the early hours 😂 It was pouring rain though and our feet were soaked so I think part of why we loved it was it was a dry warm place.

[@KingHarambe_RIP]

The Mickey Bars in the supermarket are awful compared to the real thing. The chocolate is milk not dark chocolate and the ice cream tastes like light ice cream rather than a rich vanilla. Plus they are much smaller. The park ones objectively shouldn’t be $6 but they simply do not compare to the cheap supermarket ones.

[@timkunk3498]

Depends on which brand you by. Store brand, or premium. Iam allergic to milk, I buy Bomdpops, not the cheper store brand. They tast as good as the icecream truck.

[@KingHarambe_RIP]

Tim Kunk I’m specifically talking about the Disney licensed Mickey bars. Different brands of chocolate coated premium bars can be quite delicious.

[@KingHarambe_RIP]

@@luna.3565 I guess one could if they had a way to form them into Mickey shapes. I'm far too lazy for that.

[@andrewjmyers]

You can come out far ahead on the dining plan if you are doing Premium, don't get breakfast and apply that extra credit to a 2 point dinner at a signature location. Full use of app, main and dessert plus one alcoholic drink in a good signature location will easily set you above the cost of the plan.

[@hidden-expose]

DFB should do a best "freebies" at WDW video next. One of mine includes free medicine at First Aid if you need something while in the park but forgot to bring like tylenol, tums, etc

[@sheriwadsworth5797]

Ponchoes are ridiculous ! One time my family and I were caught in a pop up rain storm . We bought 2 umbrellas. We got on the tram at the end of the nite at Epcot dry as a bone and others looking at us soaked ,(the ones that bought the ponchoes).Also umbrellas can be used when you are back at home !!♥️😉

[@megansmith698]

I totally get that ppl want the “full experience” in WDW and that includes a dining plan but for us (family of 5 that goes every other year), it’s just really not worth it. we bring frozen meals and non perishables, and we get a grocery delivery to our hotel. we make sandwiches for lunch in the park, bring our own snacks, and have wonderful homemade dinners in our resort. i really don’t understand how ppl can eat out for every meal, everyday. honestly i’d feel sick. not to say we don’t get any disney food because obviously we do. we just don’t spend an additional thousand or whatever on food when we can easily bring our own. plus it saves lots of time in the park not waiting in lines. as disney pros, trust us, you can still have an amazing time and the “disney experience” without a dining plan that you might not even fully use.

[@blondie4512]

Amen. I totally agree and even if we do go out to a restaurant we end up sharing meals because you do get a lot of food and who really needs to eat that much food. I mean do people go out to eat every day at home because if they do then they shouldn’t be complaining about prices at all.

[@kevinbarnard3502]

Wait. About the Mickey Bars. yes, I know one at Disney costs just about as much as a box of them at Publix, but it's neat to watch the cast member pull the Mickey Bar out of the dry ice cooled cart first thing in the morning on a hot FL day and wait for the bar to crack as it hits the warm air. Totally worth it. If the cast member is really cool, sometimes they'll let you have a piece of the dry ice to throw in a fountain somewhere for loads of foggy fun :P

[@crizz6397]

I would love to share my spreadsheets with you. We saved over 200 just my wife and I on an Adult trip. with the DDP. The alcohol and character meals are the tipping points

[@leannnoak368]

I would love to know how you did it. We are planning on taking a trip to Disney within a year or two. My adult son, his wife, two children under 8, and myself(maybe my parents as well-4 generations) and the more we save but the more we see and experience for the kids, the better

[@crizz6397]

@@leannnoak368 I would love to share, find me on Facebook Carmelo Joseph Rizza

[@pao_86]

Water in Orlando tastes like sulphur due to the way it's treated there. I was happy to pay for bottles of water to avoid drinking that nasty water.

[@dixie1530]

when I saw the video title, I immediately thought the German pretzels in Epcot

[@MinneapolisDavid]

I’ll say it again....I effin love this channel. Not only great advice but I always feel like I’m back at Disney while watching. How often does AJ get there and when can we hear her spouse do a voice over??!!😂😂😂

[@tinkerbele1227]

Tag yourself: I'm the girl skipping in the rain at 14:33

[@largol33t1]

It cracks me up how she's happily skipping along while the rest of the family run like they think it's nuclear fallout! 😂😂

[@tinkerbele1227]

@@largol33t1 yesssss but like same 😂😂

[@vvh1z]

Did you know back in the 90's whenever it rained, Disney provided panchos while you're in the parks for free? Yeah, they used to hand them out so you can continue your park adventure a little dryer.

[@jondavidtheauthor6318]

Another thing I did once: it started raining so I dropped by the lost & found and asked "Hi, I lost my umbrella. It's black." Dude came up with like TEN umbrellas. "Hey, here it is! Thanks!" Walked away with the umbrella. As I left the park I dropped it off again. I basically borrowed an umbrella for free. The cast member either didn't catch on or didn't care.

[@lillianmonet5952]

Chaotic neutral

[@jondavidtheauthor6318]

@@lillianmonet5952 Thanks!

[@kathyc7284]

@@jondavidtheauthor6318 Hey, I was looking for my umbrella that day. I went to lost and found and they said some guy claimed it earlier. So, thanks a lot Jon. Later they text me and said my umbrella was turned back in. Just wow.

[@jondavidtheauthor6318]

@@kathyc7284 Sorry! Not really.... ;)

[@kathyc7284]

@@jondavidtheauthor6318 Well, if I was there and had an umbrella, it could have been mine. 😉

[@msherd130]

I grew up going Disney and now that I’m older and working I’m arranging my first trip down there myself with some friends. I had no idea that Disney hotels went on sale or that they went on sale often so that is a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing as I try to navigate the crazy process of booking a Disney trip