UPDATES & CORRECTIONS: Last reviewed on : 11 September 2024 - Disney Announced in August 2024 that Tron will operate a standby line instead of the virtual queue. - Disney recently announced a complete overhaul of it's Lightning Lane and Disney Genie+ service, which came into place on July 24. It's sort of a merge of the recent system with the older fastpass+ system. The Genie+ service will now be called Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and the Individual Lightning Lane Selections service will be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass. Instead of only being able to purchase and make reservations on the day, guests will now instead be able to do all this in advance of their day of visit. Resort guests will be able to plan up to 7 days in advance, for their entire trip, and non resort guests can plan up to 3 days in advance. - NEW LIGHTNING LANE MULTI PASS - you can make up to 3 lightning lane selections in a theme park in advance (and choose the times). When making the reservations, you can make one reservations from the the tier 1 list of attractions, and two selections from the tier 2 list of attractions. On the day of your visit, once you use a selection, you can check the app for availability to make an additional selection. - NEW LIGHTNING LANE SINGLE PASS - This is going to operate very similar to the lightning lane selection service, as discussed in the video, but you'll be able to purchase passes in advance. - The wrong graphic was used to display the hotels with skyliner access (in the transportation chapter). It should have said: Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach and Riviera. - the rooms at port orleans french quarter are not interally accessed. But the resort layout is a lot more compact compared to the other moderates. - When explaining the wait in a lightning lane, I explain in the video how it's always around 20 minutes. This is nearly always the case with the popular rides, but not for rides with short lines. E.g. If a ride has a stand by line queue of 5-20 minutes, it's unlikely you'll be waiting longer than 5 minutes in the lightning lane. It might have also been worth mentioning that the lightning lanes used for the virtual queue rides will typically be longer than 20 minutes (tron and Guardians).
@Rich-mb6bw9 ай бұрын
People like you that give all the reviews and information for other people you never met is amazing. THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Very welcome, I’m pleased you found it useful 😁😁👍
@michaeloreto32229 ай бұрын
Literally perfect timing as always, now I'm planning a trip to Disney World and you give me another idiot's guide very greatful for you!
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Very welcome, hope you have the best trip 😁
@jimnirman1619 ай бұрын
Stunningly detailed and beautifully made videos. Broadcast quality work. Helped a great deal when preparing for my Orlando visit last week.
@edvaira68919 ай бұрын
Does not surprise me that you were able to do a very complete overview of this ENTIRE IMMENSE complex in a breezy FORTY MINUTES!
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
I wish Disney didn’t make things so complicated so I could make it in half the time 🙈
@metallicnole45149 ай бұрын
When did planning a trip to disney world become so complicated?
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Tell me about it!!
@brettjones53362 ай бұрын
by far the most ive learned from any of these type videos thank you for going over iightening lanes in more detail.
@TheFrugalBrit2 ай бұрын
@@brettjones5336 thanks for that! Glad you’ve found it useful. Be sure to check out all changes on lighting lanes since I posted this video. There’s no genie+ anymore.
@cameronashton71508 ай бұрын
"expensive, really expensive and really really expensive" is pure comic genius!!
@honestmarc9 ай бұрын
So professional. Impressive work. Concise. Bravo Frugal Brit!
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😁
@stevenparkin64864 ай бұрын
Well said. Your dialogue is the "Cliff Notes of Disney". I thank you for your efficient overview and commentary, which was (unintentionally) filled with humor. You spent $1000s to save me much wait time, cost, and frustration.
@TheFrugalBrit4 ай бұрын
😂
@adammister279 ай бұрын
Amazing video. Attention to detail and transitions are superb!!
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! 😁
@mattmoore62186 ай бұрын
Although I know much about what you mention, I just love watching your videos. Gets me excited for my next trip.
@JasonHornbuckle-ti5fw9 ай бұрын
Great and very informative video as always. Will def share with some newbie friends that are going. Much appreciated as always
@mr2swole1419 ай бұрын
Your videos are amazing. So helpful and well spoken.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Appreciate that 😁
@caseydalton1234Ай бұрын
Frugal Brit. Your videos are awesome and so helpful. New subscriber here. Thank you!!!! Going for my first time ever to WDW in January 2025 and trying to gear up and get ready. I feel like no matter what I’m gonna be overwhelmed and ill prepared lol.
@manoelsilva244916 күн бұрын
Me too! Taking the family this January 🎉
@TD3Vlogs8 ай бұрын
Going back next year after what will have been 7 years. Watching this has made me realise it really is very different to what we once knew. Brilliantly done as always 👌
@ColtsFan2888 ай бұрын
I am planning a first trip to WDW later this e and I cant stress how much your guide's helping me understand the basics. THANK YOU!
@PaulForan-fq1un8 ай бұрын
Just got back from 2 weeks. Thanks for all your videos (including kennedy space center) they really helped give us a head start of where we wanted to go and the handy tips we needed (i drove my other half mad with the number of times I put your vids on!). Cheers.
@TheFrugalBrit8 ай бұрын
That’s amazing! Love to hear it, pass on my apologies to the Mrs 😁
@voiceoverguyharris9 ай бұрын
You are making our 1st trip in May even more exciting thank you.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Very welcome, thanks for watching 😁
@richardmartinez45226 ай бұрын
How did it go?
@voiceoverguyharris6 ай бұрын
@@richardmartinez4522 Ah thanks for asking. It was a great trip. Just want to be back there now 🙂
@justins98869 ай бұрын
Just so everyone knows, Be Our Guest restaurant is not a character meal where Belle or the Beast visit the table. You can see the Beast walkthrough each room but, that is all you get with him. As for sitting, I recommend The West Wing, it is dark and it features thunder and lightning effects but, the Beast’s portrait changing during the storms is worth it.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
That’s a good point thanks for sharing.
@edvaira68919 ай бұрын
It is, however, an experience to do once-no real need to repeat it, as the food is Very OVERPRICED and, not exactly underwhelming but…quite Ordinary.
@Bauer079 ай бұрын
Perfect. Keep up the good work.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Thank you Kevin 😁
@Laubie8 ай бұрын
The tips in your videos really helped us a lot. Thank you very much and I look forward to more videos from you
@keriworks7 ай бұрын
Thank you. These videos are so incredibly helpful in terms of providing an idea of what to expect. I really appreciate your time and detail in all the videos you've created. It's a real gift! I'm slightly confused about the Genie+ ( get the Lightening Lane only rides, that was clear) when you purchase first thing in the morning, do you get to line up/reserve a few rides at different for that one price or do you purchase and then get one ride.
@ashleybritten90148 ай бұрын
Despite being a regular at the parks now, I’m still a huge fan of your work. Thank you! Out of curiosity, what are your number 1 favourite attractions in each park?
@TheFrugalBrit3 ай бұрын
Thank you Ashley! Sorry I'm a bit late to this...my faves do change, but currently I'd say the followingL Magic Kingdom: Tiana's (although preferred Splash) Epcot: Guardians Hollywood Studios: Rise Animal Kingdom: Flight of Passage
@jeninaslicer3529 ай бұрын
After this April, it’ll be a while before I go back. You’re on your phone most of the day. I bought three portable phone chargers for this trip. 😂 Thank you for sharing!
@ThePrincessandtheDad9 ай бұрын
I’m going this April and I totally agree! Epic universe after this trip
@jeninaslicer3529 ай бұрын
@@ThePrincessandtheDad yes! I can’t wait! I’m just as excited as you are about that
@ThePrincessandtheDad9 ай бұрын
@@jeninaslicer352 Epic Universe is going to be crazy, not taking away anything from Disney however each year we lose more and more perks and attractions, not to mention I spend an arm and a leg it’s the tickets that are pricey
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Yeah I miss the old days.
@jonnypies8 ай бұрын
Rock n rolla coaster is currently closed. You mention its an attraction still at hollywood studios. Great video though.
@TheFrugalBrit8 ай бұрын
It’ll be open in the summer though 👍
@bryanthecelticsfan9 ай бұрын
I love your channel and all your vids!
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Thank you Bryan! 😁😁
@hailonearth9 ай бұрын
Wondering why I haven't seen anything lately. Makes sense now lol. Great video !!!
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Ha yeah this one took a while 🙈. Thank you!
@hailonearth9 ай бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit Quality over quantity 👌 my dude !
@charliejay8_249 ай бұрын
I’m heading over in early May, now within the 60 day window to book dining reservations. I have been constantly getting a time out error on the Disney site and app when I'm using my iPhone or personal laptop. I have now made reservations for 4 locations but was only able to avoid the time out error by using an incognito window on my work laptop (which uses a VPN). Hopefully other UK travellers don't encounter the same issue. Anyway, great video as usual. I'm there from April 29th to May 18th, in your experience is that a good time in terms of weather and crowd levels?
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s a good time, I did those exact dates I’m 2023. Yeah I find Disney’s website very annoying unless I use a vpn. Recall having a similar issue last year.
@markcunningham5979 ай бұрын
Another well produced informative video we haven't been to Disney for years usually go to universal and seaworld parks plan to do epcot in Sept do you have any thoughts on under cover tourist who does individual tickets Tia
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I don’t have experience with third party vendors in the US, but I hear lots of people recommend them.
@realgg.offical6 ай бұрын
Great video as usual. Quick question. I'm going mid February next year. What is usual crowds like ? Cheers
@DavidStead-h7v9 ай бұрын
You mention in the video that the Skyliner is available from the Port Orleans French Quarter. I don’t think this is correct as we are going there in the summer but nothing we have seen suggests the Skyliner is available from this hotel
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right, I’ve used the wrong graphic for that. It should have said: Pop century; Art of Animation; Riviera and Caribbean Beach Resort 🙈🤦♂️
@daxhausentraveller84888 ай бұрын
Fb . What a great , enjoyable and informative vid . Great quality expect nothing less . Dax
@AlfySousa9 ай бұрын
Super review, great description
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
@nickpavlidis57357 ай бұрын
In the monthly section you show, does green mean less people or more? I’m wondering if it’s very full in September
@TheFrugalBrit7 ай бұрын
Hi Nick! Yes green means lower crowds 👍
@NeverGiveUpz9 ай бұрын
Hey Frugal, found you recently. Wife and I are visiting June 2nd, 2 questions. Will we melt with the heat, and I wanna rent a car, how is it driving in FL, never driven outside England lol Thanks mate
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Driving over there is easier in my opinion, lots more space on the roads. You will find yourself drifting over to the right if you’re not used to it though, so just plant the front left wheel over to the left. You will melt I’m afraid 😂 But as long as you’re prepared, and take precautions, it’ll be great. The heat is never a factor for me personally when I’m booking.
@nickpavlidis57359 ай бұрын
For the magic bands, if you buy it online, how can you get your tickets to be put in it ? Can you have Disney to do it for you and you pick it up from your hotel?
@Sezbez9 ай бұрын
I'm curious about the free waterpark entry for onsite guests in 2025, so if you purchase a 14 day park pass this will automatically include the water parks or if you stay on site you will literally get entry to these for free? Thank you! love your videos
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
That’s it yes. If you get the UK 14 day ticket you get water parks included. Or if you stay at a Disney hotel, you won’t need a water park ticket to visit.
@michellehartford49379 ай бұрын
Do you have to have park tickets and water park tickets or can you just have waterpark tickets!???
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
You can just have water park tickets 👍
@judithwardley6 ай бұрын
Could anyone advise about lockers? Can you leave bags next to the ride as you get on or are you forced to get a locker? How much are the lockers?
@nickpavlidis57359 ай бұрын
The Mickey’s not so spooky Halloween party tickets go on sale from may every year so that would be a good time to book theme park tickets too.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Good knowledge 👍
@Arthur.Albert.Archie6 ай бұрын
Thought one of the water park had closed down? Are they now both open
@petergeorge41609 ай бұрын
Visiting again in April. This time we will not visit the Parks. After 30 plus years we are Park’d out. Mostly go to gulf coast. However we are going to Typhoon Lagoon daily. Do you know if we can get a reasonable priced pass for Typhoon Lagoon? Thanks.
@petergeorge41609 ай бұрын
We are from England. 🏴
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Hi Peter, if you buy tickets in the US (or using a vpn if from uk) they’re currently offering a season pass for the water parks until mid May for 80 dollars.
@petergeorge41609 ай бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit thank you. Will probably buy them in Disney Springs ticket office. I assume they are paper card type and not download types. Thanks again. 😀
@merf646 ай бұрын
what hotel is at 11:25
@TheFrugalBrit6 ай бұрын
Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista
@sarahl5344 ай бұрын
Hi wheres list of top picks for places to eat for fussy eaters please?
@nickpavlidis57355 ай бұрын
I think we need an update now since Genie + isn’t anymore and that new things have opened.
@TheFrugalBrit5 ай бұрын
Yeah timing is a bit frustrating. Unfortunately not likely to update until January/February next year.
@rowan52297 ай бұрын
Boss video mate, very informative 😊
@nickpavlidis573528 күн бұрын
Will we be seeing an update for 2025 soon?
@TheFrugalBrit28 күн бұрын
@@nickpavlidis5735 not soon I’m afraid, but hopefully early February.
@DodgeBearUK9 ай бұрын
At around 9.20 you say that it's 60 days for on site guests and the same for off site guest thought off site had 30 days
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Off site guests get 60 days, but on site guests can do 60 days of the first day of their trip (for all dates during the trip). It’s hard to explain 🙈
@DodgeBearUK9 ай бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit ah OK so on site can book there whole plans from day one but off site need to wait each day to book there's if I'm getting that right
@disneystarmichaeltownes9 ай бұрын
I'm Watching It Right Now On KZbin Thank You
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
😁😁
@Ashleyenglish243 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks
@damiankarrassj92258 ай бұрын
I find this so interesting but OMG.... with the Genie+ and Lightning Lane........ I was exhausted when covering this. I am so sorry to anybody who will disagree with me, but the last time I went was in 2000 and WDW was so much better than this. It was a holiday where you can have fun... excitement and YES. ..... relax. Now you seem to be on your phone all day by the sound of it .... the days when you had FASTPASS was so much better and cheaper.... it was free that's why!!!! I think Covid took the magic out of WDW as I am sure they are doing all they can to get their money back after what they had lost and this is one of the ways to do it.... Praise the lord I went during those magical years when you didn't have a phone with you at all time and tearing your hear out if you can't get your place for the queue lines .... as it now sounds like joining the army than an enjoyable time at this once magical land. Sorry to upset anyone but the magic HAS gone for me!
@TheFrugalBrit8 ай бұрын
I’m not a fan of genie+/lightning lanes! Although I’d say the virtual queue system works very well imho.
@mattalki9 ай бұрын
It's too bad they won't ditch the 'skip the line' services. If they did, wait times would plummet. It makes it really hard to enjoy the parks.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
Yeah genie+ in its current form is not a good experience.
@RichieAustinMagician9 ай бұрын
virgin Holidays do a ticket price match on there tickets flight hotel packages , if you find a cheaper ticket they refund you the difference
@TasteofOrlando-zl8kg8 ай бұрын
Still too complicated but nice to see less so.
@m3lvn4157 ай бұрын
That's a lot of information for idiots to process, but huge thanks!
@SimplyFloridaTravel7 ай бұрын
love your blogs lets talk
@firstlast1732Ай бұрын
Just got back from Disney world it totally sucks now so sad it’s run by a new group of incompetence it’s a waste don’t go and travel to a real place with culture
@martinmccullough57887 ай бұрын
Why is it so complicated , It would put you off going .
@LEHA0210Ай бұрын
Hi I would watch this as I like some of your other videos have been helpful. However, as I am not an idiot, I will not be watching this or any other video titled "idiots guide". However, keep up the good work.
@fatles20086 ай бұрын
Dude, you're obviously British so give a British equivalent of the size of Disney World. E.g. Its the size of Devon or the county of Rutland or city of Manchester. We don't know the size of Manhatten or Universal.
@a.f.3939 ай бұрын
Too complicated. Universal does it much better than Disney.
@TheFrugalBrit9 ай бұрын
It's far too complicated these days. This video shouldn't have to be 40 minutes lol.
@leecrawley98629 ай бұрын
A great thorough video again mate 👍The booking systems at Disney are ridiculous now. It just feels like they are trying to grab every last penny from you, reservations, multiple pay extra services, and there's very little new for returning visitors to experience unless you haven't been for many years. Universal does it far easier, and with the opening of Epic next year I think they'll take a huge slice of the pie from the Disney parks. Disney needs to change, look at their pricing, adapt and get building new attractions!!!!
@gissneric9 ай бұрын
If only Universal has rides everyone can ride. Most of my family cant handle thrill rides and screens so we mostly end up going to Disney cause they have more relaxing dark and water rides.
@a.f.3939 ай бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrittrue! 😂 thanks for your work
@woooooooo90619 ай бұрын
I love Universal, but their staff, whether because they’re underpaid or whatever, ruin the magic. Disney just feels like a much happier place. Much more professional. Although you get what you pay for.
@theq86887 ай бұрын
Oh woooow this is stupid. Why does anyone even use the lightning lanes or genie +? Seems really unintuitive and like a cash grab.
@differentman1878Ай бұрын
Ty. A but much of clicks from a dry mouth but otherwise good voice work