NEW Things That HAD to be BANNED in Disney World

[@blaster-zy7xx]

I always thought it was a bit of a rip-off to close Disney early for a special ticketed event, but charge full price for the day. Disney is essentially selling your time to someone else and pocketing the extra cash.

[@basicleighdisney5643]

That's why it's important to check the calendars and avoid attending parks that are closing early for those events. However, there ARE benefits to going to that park anyway. They're normally less crowded during the regular park hours because people who don't have a park hopper ticket or annual pass generally don't attend those shorter hour days so it can be easier to get more done in those shortened hours. It's all about perspective and good planning.

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

Those are great parks to start a day with and then park hop to another park and finish the day out there. Say, magic kingdom is closing early. Spend the morning there from rope drop to say, noonish, go somewhere nice for lunch during the hottest part of the day, and then finish out the day at Epcot or Animal Kingdom. It works pretty well.

[@kruisik]

Universal does this, too. They closed universal and islands of adventure yesterday at 6pm for a private event. If I didn’t have passes, I’d be pissed.

[@s.p.3738]

@@basicleighdisney5643 how far ahead of my trip date do these calendars stop adding private events?

[@basicleighdisney5643]

@@s.p.3738 Private events are a different thing, and I'm not quite sure if Disney has a cutoff time for those. Party events or the after hours events should have set dates several months in advance, although they could potentially add dates on for after hours without that much notice. But the parties at MK have set dates by spring when tickets go on sale. Sometimes you can look at a prior calendar year to see which days of the weeks had Disney events because they usually don't change those from year to year.

[@aegisofhonor]

it was so much simpler in the 1990s. I had a 3-park pass my 2nd time at Disney World in April of 1994 and going from park to park was super easy, just show your pass and away you went no matter what time it was. Food was moderately cheap (we were each given $20 and we had some to spare by the end of the day after eating twice). Things are so much different now and so much more expensive.

[@elizabethkeen7851]

These are the best kind of back in my day stores. No shame to how we do it now just this is how we did it. It sounds really peaceful compared to how it is now

[@princessmarlena1359]

Same with Disneyland in California.

[@entirelybonkers8832]

That’s how inflation and time works

[@marythornton-reeves1155]

I wonder how DIsney handle entry security for people who may have no digits or hands…

[@elizabethkeen7851]

@@marythornton-reeves1155 seems like the wrong thread but they probably have a back up plan.

[@Rick586]

As a former retail worker, I am 100% on board with kicking unkind people out of the parks.

[@ryanhuang8498]

The worse part is that Disney at one time allowed rich guests to abuse these poor employees with no repercussions. I used to work in retail too.

[@mushyroom9569]

I’m not. It’s just handing more control over to big corporations.

[@zackc8771]

As long as rude employees can also be sent home/ banned🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mushyroom9569]

@@zackc8771 False equivalence. There are laws in place that make it illegal to not pay employees for time worked. But if Disney decides to simply not refund a customer, then the only recourse is a civil suit against Disney’s lawyers, which means you’re SoL.

[@zackc8771]

@@mushyroom9569 that makes absolutely no sense for what I said. But go off🤣

[@bobklaege5569]

I worked at Disney World in the early 80’s. It was much simpler then. Everyone had a passport. No fast pass. No (or very few) reservations were required. Everyone was on a level playing field. Now you have to be rich just to enter the parks! The more money you spend, and it’s off to the front of the line. Disney has always been about making money, but it has gotten out of control. Between the cost and the rules, that along with all the fond memories I have, I choose never to go back.

[@daylightdaylight6612]

Yes in the 80's there was no fast pass, you had 2 lines,now you have 1 line fast pass or similar and 1 normal line, so now the capacity has been halved. Previously, for example, tthere was a capacity of 100 people per 15 minutes (2 lines: 2x 50 people) now due to the splitting of the lines into fast pass (or whatever it may be called) and a normal line, one only has a half capacity of 50 people in the normal line and a minimum number of people in the fast lane, in short, the capacity per 15 minutes is much less than before.

[@markr1550]

I've been to WDW every other year, on average, since it opened. Every year through 2021 since about 2021. I have no desire to return, and won't, until they bring back the quality of service they had. Our last trip was nothing close to magical.

[@bearhall4919]

Disney hates poor children.

[@athenagreen5390]

At this point to make the trip reasonable, I have had to budget in those luxuries to skip the lines. If I can't ride all of the rides I want to, then that's a waste of all the money I already spent. It sucks for everyone else, but I AM everyone else most of the time. There is no ethical consumption under capitalism and that is why I am leaving the country.

[@gparyani]

Yes! Things had just improved then. Before you started working there, the Disney parks charged extra for attractions.

[@kathleenthompson6649]

Another thing banned.... spontaneity. I miss when we could just pop into a park because it was a nice day or let's go to Epcot for dinner.

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

As someone who’s spent many years volunteering in animal care for zoos, I appreciate you explaining the “Why” regarding feeding the animals. One other reason not mentioned is that a lot of people foods (for example, avocados) are very bad for the animals.

[@OSU_Generation]

Eyes

[@candicebirmingham8969]

Some how, I doubt that, the whole avocado. I wonder what monkeys eat in the wild🙄

[@Ohmygodihatethis]

@@candicebirmingham8969 it’s almost like monkeys, birds and zebra and humans all have different digestive systems that are able to digest things differently. Just because a human and a monkey can eat something, doesn’t mean that a giraffe would in the wild or even should in captivity

[@dward8024]

@@candicebirmingham8969 they eat each other

[@rafikishmeikler5932]

If your camera is strapped yo u like q go pro it isn’t hand held just get a head strap

[@jinuouslopez9069]

All the things is this video is basically a list of why its not worth it to go anymore.

[@sharonscudder7787]

Disney had made it so your average person will never get to experience the magic..Only the elite who can afford such..kinda discrimitory..We are so lucky my daughters grew up in the parks at a time when the magic was real and anyone could afford to go see Mickey!! Shame on you Disney..Walt is turning over in his grave..

[@user-ii4vn8hw7z]

I like your comment. One suggestion is that the average person needs to find magic elsewhere and stop giving Disney, in any form, any of their dollars. Imagine the power that would have.

[@astra_official4179]

They really need to get rid of park reservations. It just doesn’t feel right to be locked into a specific park.

[@lisac3089]

I thought the reservations were ending at the close of 2023?

[@Kai-pm3nq]

0:44 Items on Space Mountain 2:30 Bad Attitudes 3:59 Parking 6:23 Waste 8:07 Table Saving 9:52 Dress Code 11:09 Ticket Reservation 14:38 Feeding Birds /Animals 15:32 Privacy in Hotels 15:48 Bringing Transportation 17:43 No Ice 18:56 Early Park Hopping 21:00 Smoking 21:34 Stroller Wagons & Restrictions 22:52 Drones 24:29 Ticket Expiration 26:46 Impersonation

[@ambermac77]

Thank you!!

[@krisrhood2127]

I've never been to Disney but I found that if I pace myself slower I feel less stressed and can get more accomplished

[@Sandyg1961]

Disney World…..the happiest place on earth.

[@philiphoel4290]

Thank you for cutting through the red tape...

[@Serenaskywalker]

Why is privacy banned

[@Polysixchick]

I went last May to Disney World, I found it confusing, stressful and annoying, the free fast pass being removed was the biggest blow to enjoying the parks and the price of everything is a joke. I didn't use the genie thing as I refused to pay any more money to use the parks, it's not great. I much preferred Universal and you get a free front of line pass if you stay in certain hotels there, Disney was stressful and expensive, Universal was fun and expensive. I was shocked that there was no Pizza Planet in Toy Story world or even a gift shop, sorry to seem so negative, maybe others who visit may have a better experience

[@Linkperez]

There used to be a Pizza Planet, but now it’s called PizzeRizzo. It’s next to the Muppets 3D show. Also if I remember correctly, Toy Story Mania has a gift shop at the end but it’s currently under refurbishment (I’ll have to check on that. If it’s still being worked on today, then that’s a really long time for a store)

[@leonlacroix2638]

Also I've been to both, there pizza is not worth half of what they charge. I've gotten better frozen pizza from the grocery store. I tend to go only to take photos of the building. There food is just that bad unfortunately.

[@Endermen1094]

How would it compare to something like any of the parks in the six flags chain

[@leonlacroix2638]

@@Endermen1094 about the exact same as 6flags. I know DFB covered this place a few times so you can see examples of how the food looks.

[@elainehill5931]

@@leonlacroix2638 that’s so true! School cafeteria pizza is better than PizzaRizzo. I refuse to eat there.

[@-Bert-]

I’m glad they added a courtesy warning because I’ve seen some seriously disgusting guests in my experience. People need to remember that the cast members they’re dealing with face to face have nothing to do with these big decisions. There’s no reason any cast member should be treated poorly no matter the situation.

[@StarViewer68]

💯 agree!

[@kurtgrundel4045]

My last two and now last trip to Disney land I was disappointed that employees became quite rude and demanding because of the frequency of breakdowns. I just can’t call them cast members unless they are in full cartoon character. The ride operators became the “carnies” Disney detested.

[@johnnyhan3170]

you are absolutely right about they have nothing to do with the big decisions. However it will be their problem if the cast members are rude. I witnessed one of the cast member at DINOSAURS behaved super rudely. A little kid asked the cast member at the line some Dinosaurs question simply out of curiosity, and that cast member rolled his eyes and said nothing, totally ignored that 5 or 6 year old kid. That was the moment that I got disgusted, and I never forget that scene.

[@entirelybonkers8832]

@@johnnyhan3170 you have to understand these people are being treated terribly and constantly talked to and bothered by people constantly yes it’s their job but everyone has bad days and everyone’s human you can’t expect them to be perfect also kids are exhausting if you had to answer the same questions constantly or kept getting asked questions you didn’t know the answer to you probably wouldn’t be super happy and bubbly either it’s not “disgusting” yes they could’ve handled it better but that doesn’t mean they’re a bad person

[@themachoechidnaugandarandy7583]

Them warnings are racist as hell. It only targets minorities

[@arisahaven]

My question is why does a THEME PARK need my fingerprint to use my park ticket?I have never in my life had to give my FINGERPRINT to any buisness before. You don't even need to give your fingerprint to get your ID or SS card. That's how insane that is. Do people forgot we have Ids and other ways to identifiy stuff? Your name is on the freaking ticket! This is a no go for me and the whole required entry into my room. This doesn't sound like a vacation at all, this sounds like a nightmare.

[@gidgettv1591]

because people try to resell tickets and that is ILLEGAL so they implemented the fingerprint system. heads up Universal does it as well

[@lisac3089]

Because for years, people were purchasing passes and sharing them with family members and friends. As usually, dishonest people make the rest of us jump through hoops as a result of their rule breakin 🙄

[@SustainableSierra]

I agree with the no seat saving 500000%. If I had a dollar for every time “grandma” was saving a table as the family stood in the queue while my family with food had nowhere to sit I’d have “free” annual passes for life.

[@markr1550]

Do you honestly think it will solve the problem.

[@alexacooper7702]

Honestly, I’d find a seat for my grandma too if she’s with us. They don’t have the stamina of the youth. Also, where I’m from, you give up your seats to the elderly and they get priority.

[@lisac3089]

If I have a tray full of food and I see an empty chair, I sit in it. If someone else is at the table with food, I look elsewhere if possible. If there’s no food there, I sit. Sorry, not sorry. You can ignore me, or we can chat and meet someone new. Want a private table? Make a reservation for table service.

[@markr1550]

@@lisac3089 If I went to the restroom, you'll be having someone sitting in your lap when I get back. There is a thing called common courtesy, or has our society forgotten that.

[@elainehill5931]

At my local theme park (Kings Dominion) someone’s phone slipped out of their hand while on a roller coaster and slammed a lady in the face requiring hospitalization. So they have metal detectors now on that particular ride. The other rides they will stop if your phone is out. So it makes sense no phone usage.

[@ambermac77]

Yikes!! When did that happen and what ride? (I’m closer to Busch Gardens.)

[@greylethallin7819]

Sister park Kings Island should do that, but we haven't yet... Honestly the metal detectors they use at entrance don't trigger when they ought to anyway

[@elainehill5931]

@@greylethallin7819 that’s concerning!

[@greylethallin7819]

@@elainehill5931 10000% is. I've had experience where it won't pick up a knife, but it'll trigger for an epi pen? Like make that one make sense

[@megazoidmakerjoelhighfield8885]

I literally saw somebody lose their mind because they cannot get on the slinky dog ride when there was a huge thunderstorm, and I had to admit that my little girl was very mature about it. She said well we can always come back some other time it will always be here.

[@JG4689]

There might be people who cannot afford to come back another time, or who came from overseas. So depending on circumstances, it is totally understandable that someone might get upset about it, especially considering how much money DW costs.

[@dozer11]

Some people just have no concept of nature and the dangers of lightning or wildlife while on vacation. They don’t realize these rules are for everyone’s safety.

[@JG4689]

@@dozer11 True, not everyone might be able to understand the limitations of theme parks regarding safety and weather.

[@ttintagel]

Thinking "It will always be here" is how I managed to miss my last chance to ride 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

[@princessmarlena1359]

They should also ban farting in the Haunted Mansion stretch gallery rooms. There’s always someone who is compelled to fart in there just after the doors close. I swear, they do that on purpose.

[@EmiQ81385]

The idea of it made me laugh 🤣😂🤣😂 sorry! Lol

[@princessmarlena1359]

No it’s okay. In retrospect, it is pretty funny.

[@lexiw.2177]

LMAO 🤣💀

[@SuperEgo19]

Disney needs to reduce park capacity by 25% for customers to be comfortable, but greed being what it is, they jump to treat visitors like cattle.

[@weston407]

I wish they'd drop the park reservations - the parks aren't ANY less crowded than they were before the shutdowns and now it's just an extra headache and a requirement that you're glued to your phone more than you may want to be

[@d.s.2016]

Disney makes these rules because many people will not behave respectfully without them in place. I've been to lots of other parks that don't even bother and the results are typically a horrible experience. At least Disney tries to make their parks more fair and enjoyable.

[@kurospaladin]

I'm glad you mentioned the non-expiring tickets from days past. I purchased a 10-day non-expiring "Magic Your Way" park hopper back in 2005 that I just recently migrated over to the My Disney experience. It still had more than 5 days left on it. A helpful hint to have if you want to convert one of these, remember the last day you used it (if at all). Within minutes of speaking to the cast member on the phone, it appeared on the My Disney experience. They do expire, but in 2099. I suspect I will use it by then.

[@eclectico75]

Going to Disney World these days isn't pleasure, it's work. It's way too complicated, crowded and expensive, sadly.

[@EmilyCheetham]

Video Idea: best restaurants for those with food allergies. I had to spend hours last year pouring over all the restaurants allergy menus just to find what restaurants had what food. It would be so helpful if there was a video with where are the best places to eat at in Disney for those with food allergies (E.g. gluten or dairy allergies/intolerances).

[@A1990MusicMan]

This is an amazing idea! I hope the team sees this

[@flyingmolamola]

Yeah, that’s actually a really good idea! I’m only allergic to macadamia nuts and hazelnuts, but I have a friends that’s allergic to a lot of stuff, so that would be super helpful to her.

[@alistairrosehearts9734]

I'd appreciate that as a video topic as well, though since my food allergies are uncommon I doubt mine would be brought up. It's capsaicin that I'm allergic to, which is in almost everything. And most people trying to give me advice on what to eat are like "oh this and this don't have peppers, I didn't taste peppers" when it's not peppers that is the big issue, it's most things having some sort of chili powder or chili oil in it that is a huge issue. It's so hard to know what is safe and what isn't when places will never tell you outright if they use chili powder or chili oil, nor will they take your request to not use those seriously.

[@EmilyCheetham]

@@alistairrosehearts9734 my grandfather couldn’t eat anything with pepper or peppers or chilli in. So I can understand your problem. I know immediately what your allergy was. I’d obviously go for a meal that there’s no chance of it being in such as turkey let, chicken with veg & gravy, custom pizza or whatever. But yes it can be a struggle looking through menus to see what would be suitable. When I went to Disney last year I was with a friend who has a gluten allergy so we literally had to go through all the menu’s online looking for restaurants where there were multiple dairy free AND gluten free options (encase what we wanted wasn’t available there’d still be things we could eat) in restaurants. It literally took us HOURS scrolling every menu on Disney. But if we hadn’t it would have been a struggle when we got there making sure we could both eat.

[@shawndavis824]

The first aid station at Epcot is wonderful. I can say from personal experience that they are very professional and offer excellent care. I had a blood sugar issue (type 2 diabetic). At the time I was a newly diagnosed diabetic and became very sick. My blood sugar went haywire. They were so helpful-tested my blood sugar, gave me a sugar free Powerade, and monitored me for almost an hour to make sure I was feeling better. Rechecked my blood sugar and gave me advice on how to keep my levels steady.

[@lisabethcrawford5197]

Type 1 diabetic and Disney has helped out several times when I have gone low. I am always impressed with how they step in when I ask to be pointed to the nearest place to get a soda because my sugar is low.

[@shawndavis824]

@@lisabethcrawford5197 I was a little anxious about using the first care center because I had used one somewhere else years ago and was treated like I had a non-issue and was a bother to them. Epcot’s first aid center was so attentive and so helpful. I was very impressed. My daughter was prepared to take me to the emergency room if they were not helpful.

[@louiseogden1296]

I didn't feed the ibises in Magic Kingdom, but I really enjoyed sitting eating beside them. Back home in the UK, seagulls have become aggressive through being fed inappropriate food. The ibises didn't ask, and I didn't offer, and we got on fabulously!

[@TinySwanGrandAdventures]

I enjoyed hanging out with the Ibises in the Magic Kingdom.

[@imonislandtime]

if somebody was naked or people were "making whoopie" and a cm decided to forcibly enter the room, i feel like that would get messy really fast 😱😂

[@tanyaosterman]

So much for honeymooning at Disney.

[@Keiji555]

Yup. There's a reason why it was banned decades ago. Stories about Cast members taking advantage of children, while the parents wanted to experience the after night activities. Plenty of stories of Goofy getting "fresh with the kiddies" in their rooms.

[@Laoboi2o3]

@@Keiji555what are you saying was banned? She just said that guests no longer have privacy and that cast members have to enter the room once every 24 hours so what is your point?

[@KyraDW]

As someone who's worked at a theme park, phones and cameras are a common source of headaches to us, aaaaand headaches to the people they smack in the head when they get dropped. It's just a general safety thing. And closing down a ride because someone is having a fit over dropping their thousand dollar mistake just isn't going to happen. People who go to parks just have to start getting used to it. If you want to film something, get one of those chest mounted go pro harnesses.

[@Lori5564]

I have fond memories of Disney trips in the past which I'm so grateful for. I wouldn't enjoy going now .

[@ComoShepherd]

LoL! A few years ago we took our three kids to the Not So Scary Halloween Party. Instead of costumes, we did themed shirts. I wore a blue Tshirt with a blue beret, my wife wore a purple Tshirt with a pink bow, and we put the kids in red, blue and green tshirts...literally the first cast member we saw beyond the gate called the kids Huey, Dewey and Louie

[@jameschanda8743]

Does the Bad Attitudes rule apply to Disney employees. So many employees look like they are unhappy, under paid, or just tired of doing the same thing every day, and they take this bad attitude out on guests. Sad but true.

[@Dashzap]

Loose ice was banned for going through security because it was too hard for the security guards to check. When I asked last year, I was told if you must bring ice, you can have up to a one gallon ziplock full.

[@lilbatz]

I feel so sorry for CMs that have to do table patrol at Odyssey. That's gonna get ugly super fast. Wonder if security will be called if someone just ignores/refuses to leave.

[@HeyEfe]

Seriously! I get it has to be enacted but Disney needs to do a better job at providing more seating and shade.

[@cijmo]

My 6 and 7 year old niece and nephew said they can put heat things on the seats of all the chairs. When someone doesn't move, the cast can turn the heat on until the person's pants start on fire LOL.

[@joslynbloodworth8261]

That isn't the half of it. Now every family is going to have stand there with mom and dad at the mobile order window until they get their food, instead of one parent doing it before... welcome to tired, hot and stressed out kids crying and being miserable en mass because they aren't allowed to just freaking sit down and then being run off the minute they are done. As if there isn't already precious little place to get out of the heat at WDW as it is.

[@ttintagel]

No table saving used to be a rule at all QS, and I'm glad to see it making a comeback

[@kittykathy9532]

Manners and kindness costs nothing but means everything! Everyone’s day goes much faster and better when people are courteous to each other!❤

[@lirr408]

I never understand people being rude or violent to cast members. It irks me to no end. These people are working hard to make your vacation as pleasant as possible. They are not making great pay for the job they do. You are on vacation, relax and treat others as you wish to be treated.

[@appliedengineering4001]

It's hard to relax and enjoy the place when it's over crowded. But I agree, you shouldn't be venting your frustrations out on cast members.

[@someoneout-there2165]

Dude it's a person in a weird animal suit.. a Walmart greeter could do that job

[@lirr408]

@@someoneout-there2165 and your point being? You still should show them some respect .

[@dandiehm8414]

You are NOT there to relax. I have been to Disneyland and Disneyworld many times. It is NEVER relaxing. You have paid a huge amount of money and your goal is to do as many things as possible in as short of a time as possible or you will be wasting your money. At least, that is what it feels like. I see A.J. recommending taking a break away from the parks in the middle of the day to re-charge. Do you realize how expensive that would be? Figure $200 for a single day ticket, and that you will be in the parks for 10 hours. That is $20 an hour. Say you are a family of 4. Say you take a 2 hour break in the middle of the day. That is 8 hours of break time @ $20/hour = $160.00. You are paying $80 per hour to swim at the pool in your hotel that you are already paying $200 per day to stay at. Disney vacations are lots of fun, but they are never relaxing (unless you have unlimited time & money). Of course, that is never an excuse for rudeness whatsoever, and I agree you should ALWAYS be pleasant to the cast members and other guests.

[@invaderhorizongreen8168]

@@someoneout-there2165 do you have any idea how hot they get on the inside, or how heavy some can get.

[@lifeisshorttakethetrip7757]

I wish Disney would change the park reservation system just a bit. Instead of going from green to red, I would like to see a yellow light so we know capacity is getting close to filling up.

[@-Bert-]

I know the park hopping time is in place to keep the crowd numbers under control but I really hope they push the time up earlier in the day at some point. It doesn’t have to be as early as it used to be but it would be nice if it were 11 or 12 instead of 2. Especially for parks like DAK where you can be done everything by 10-11 and have nothing else to do there.

[@mylastduchess9998]

This is all WAY too stressful. I understand why they did some of this, but I won't be back for a while. Most of this I'd never do anyway, but the rest is just so controlling. I'm ESPECIALLY bothered by the privacy stuff.

[@glyn420]

Lol. What is so difficult to do?

[@lexiw.2177]

I can live with most of these rules except the room check one. Sure, a lot of these rules are money-centric, but staff wanting to come into my room like that is really off-putting and doesn't sit right with me.

[@krystalMtn]

I would feel the same. But I suspect that rule may be the product of the 2017 MGM Mandalay Las Vegas shooting. Hotels and especially those that are high on the list as tourist attractions would want to ensure that no guest is hiding a stock pile of weapons or planning a major attack on of some sort.

[@frankieandkristentravel]

It doesn't sit right with me either . I've been going to Disney for 30 years now until the Pandemic. Now just because of that rule I probably won't go back now. Something isn't right with that rule.

[@leftfinned]

I am about to go to Disney in about a week. I am curious to see how this plays out as we are traveling with our dog and staying on property in a dog friendly cabin. When we go to the parks our dog will obviously not be joining - so I’m just curious how that’s gonna work. Now, our dog is crazy nice and there’s no liability there but they better not let her out of the cabin! I personally like to check in and leave the do not disturb on for a couple days or the whole stay. I kind of understand the reason (which is after Mandalay Bay) but I still don’t like it. I’ll make my own dog inside sign if necessary.😂 I’m also bringing a furbo cam to watch our dog remotely while we play in the parks so I’ll get to see if anyone does indeed enter….

[@Pengypal2850]

They literally knock on the door, ask if everything is okay, and do like...a quick sweeping glance of the room. The guy who checked ours didn't even really come in, just kind of in the doorway. It's nothing.

[@glyn420]

It’s a safety issue. Did you complain about added airport security after 9/11. I think you are ridiculous to object to this after the issues in Vegas with that shooting. Seriously absurd position for you to take. I’m glad they care about peoples safety only someone trying to hide something would object to this reasonable rule. Truly ignorant to object tonit.

[@MarkBruceII-uc6wt]

I agree with table saving being banned. It's so annoying that random people would inconvenience people who actually bought food for no reason other than to be selfish.

[@yvette1097]

Doesn't sound like so much fun anymore..too stressful and very expensive.

[@felvkitties8]

I got stopped years ago at universal but I just had to show my shirt wouldn't fly up. Also promise not to ride roller coaster with a skirt on. Some people are nutz this is a family friendly amusement park not a nightclub.

[@entirelybonkers8832]

What about wearing a skirt and a shirt that “‘might fly up” have to do with a nightclub lmao there’s tons of family friendly outfits with both of those things

[@AJR-zg2py]

15:33 As someone who values sleep and privacy... I'd definitely be one of those people freaking out over this rule. It's so ridiculous.

[@Keiji555]

Yeah. It was banned decades ago because of Cast Members taking advantage of children, when the parents want to experience the after night events for parents and adults.

[@dozzer009]

@@Keiji555 No, that’s not the reason and your explanation makes no sense. A simple search will tell you why they implemented this policy.

[@mandas_wild_world]

The new park hopper rules are ridiculous. I miss having a pass and just going whereever whenever. And the Extra Magic Hours. I wish they didn't get rid of that. Everything has also gotten so expensive, too. Disney has changed so much and not from the better. Walt would be rolling in his grave right now.

[@jeffnelson1672]

Wow, I'm so glad I visited DW in the 2000s and DL in the 1970s. Great memories! It has turned into an experience I wouldn't want to try to face, especially with grandkids. Confusing rules and regulations, mostly designed to part you from your money as quickly and completely as possible. I can understand "no drones," and some others, but there's no way I would acquiesce to some of these regulations made to fleece you of your last dollar, and I never would have expected to have to give fingerprints for entry into the "Magic Kingdom." You had a great vision, Walt, and it was a good run. I'll wish upon a star, and perhaps my dreams will come true.

[@KoiladaScrewYTHandles]

I live in a country that doesn't have a Disney park and no easy access to one, requiring overseas travel. I still haven't had a chance to visit one even heading into my 30s and I've been planning to go to the USA and finally experience Disney World (perhaps DL as well, depending on my travel savings) in the next year or two, and while I'm excited... I'm also dreading it. The excessive planning required and all the little rules, plus the _expense_ and constant money-fleecing just seems so overwhelming. I'm going on a holiday for a once-in-a-lifetime experience (living so out of reach from a Disney park and the cost of living constantly climbing), planning a visit shouldn't require a PhD in Disney Park Experience Planning, especially for people like me who don't have the means to go regularly enough to know what they're doing to plan efficiently, like the frequent visitors do. Distant research only gets you so far.

[@jeffnelson1672]

@@KoiladaScrewYTHandles I would suggest that there may be a better value for your vacation dollars, at this point. Good luck!

[@krystalMtn]

Same here. I've had the privilege to visit the Disneyland several times throughout my childhood and twice as an adult. Also Disney World/Epcot as an adult with children who are adults themselves now. I would not even want to attempt trying to visit any of the various spread out Disney parks with the current complex rules, passes, reservations, do's and don'ts etc...which are too far geared towards making things more expensive and elitist than having a great family vacation.

[@KoiladaScrewYTHandles]

@@jeffnelson1672 Oh I have no doubt, but as a Disney fan (and an animator whose career was inspired by Disney), I do want to go at least once! It's just a shame they've made it so difficult for non-regulars and non-rich folk nowadays. I suppose I could wait a few years to see if it gets better, but given the current track record, I could just end up burying myself in a deeper hole than today.

[@jeffnelson1672]

@@KoiladaScrewYTHandles I understand your "at least once" sentiment. It's your money, your time, and your choice to make. I enjoyed my visit to Disney World in 2005 very much; my wife and I treasure the memory. Unfortunately, I would never try to go back now (even if I were younger again).

[@peacelovetv95]

Yes to the neverending park tickets! My mom bought tickets with a bunch of days on them for our family of 4 back in 2000, and we're still using them! When we went to WDW last year, they had a bit of trouble getting the info, but were able to and definitely honored them. However, we were so used to just grabbing our tickets and booking a hotel (we also always stay off property), that we had no idea the reservation system was a thing 😬 Luckily I heard about it on one of the DFB videos i watched about a month before our trip, so we were able to go to every park still, just not on the days we'd originally planned.

[@AllSeeingLens]

I don’t think I need Disney any more. What a shame.

[@Cristhyavi]

The bad attitude probably has to do because of all the fights that have been happening at the parks. It’s so sad.

[@stephencarter1635]

Lost items. I was on the opening crew at Space Mountain in January 1975. After closing, we had to go inside the ride area and collect lost items. One item we found very often was prescription containers of nitroglycerin tablets. This is used by persons with a heart issues. When the person felt some chest pain, these tablets are placed under the tongue for quick absorption. What did someone do if they needed it later in the day and it was missing? OOPS.

[@mamabear5478]

I Was halfway through the video and started getting stressed just with all the new stuff. I seriously have No idea how people stay sane at this place and have their kids with them🫣😵‍💫😞

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

agreed. Haven't been since around 2008 and don't miss it one bit. Vacation is supposed to be simple and relaxing. This list of rules was too stressful just listening to it, let alone actually doing them.

[@kellyberry439]

Went a month ago to land and husband was almost wailed in the face by someone’s phone in front of us on space mountain. Banning them is for safety purposes

[@birbluv9595]

Thank you, AJ and team. I wish everyone would watch your very informative videos so they know what to expect, and what is expected of them. Your food reviews are especially helpful to me, as I have severe food restrictions, and need to know - before I enter a line or a restaurant - if there’s anything I can eat there!

[@vectorwolf]

The ice thing seems silly, but it's kind of important from a security standpoint. Loose ice is very hard to check through by security, with people hiding drugs (more common) but possibly also firearms or even explosive devices beneath ice. It's messy and uncomfortable to dig through, and there's too big a chance a security cast member might miss something important.

[@Boundwithflame23]

Hey I don’t mind a hotel staff member coming in while the room is occupied as long as they knock first. I mean I’m assuming they’re still supposed to but the way this new privacy rule is explained in the video seems to suggest a staff member could just barge in without any warning which could end up being very awkward for various reasons.😅 Of course I’m likely reading too much into it but I’m hoping just asking the staff member to come back later also wouldn’t be too much of an issue (say for example “someone’s in the shower can you come back in maybe 20 minutes?”)

[@elfunko8998]

I would honestly have Nana come with us and tell her to be naked in the room at all times

[@krystalMtn]

Sounds to me like the narrator and maybe the company is trying to avoid outright saying that they can enter your hotel room at any time of their own discretion, and maybe by force if necessary.

[@Pengypal2850]

We were just there and experienced this. So housekeeping came out second day and we didn't really need it so we said no thanks. About an hour later we got a call from the manager of housekeeping saying it was fine we refused it, but someone had to get eyes on the room once a day. I asked if we needed to be there or not and they said it didn't matter. We ended up actually being present because we were resting up before our second park of the day. And they definitely do knock. And it was just a quick glance so I'm pretty sure they're making sure you're not trashing the place, or that no one is hurt or something. It wasn't intrusive at all.

[@danilrbb]

How about reminding guests to LEAVE SERVICE DOGS ALONE?!!! A few years ago my daughter and I attended the parks for 5 days and were constantly jumped in front of, had strollers with kids purposely run into her Medical Alert Service Dog, had guests touching her dog from all sides especially from the rear, constant interruptions with questions and picture taking without permission. The constant interruptions caused us delays getting to our reservations for meals and rides. During a previous visit she and her dog were actually physically attacked by another guest out of the blue and unprovoked. Children hit her dog with toy swords and lightsabers. It is NOT the Happiest Place on Earth for people with disabilities who require Service Dogs. I, for one, never want to visit Disney ever again.

[@tonidozier4573]

Disney is becoming dystopian

[@tonydebusk1211]

Really wish I had known the “no expiration” tickets were going away. I would have bought several!

[@williampalmer8052]

I doubt it has to do with resellers, more likely they don't want you to use tickets you may have bought when the price was cheaper.

[@spetsdod]

To be clear, they aren't tickets that you can use over and over forever, they are tickets that don't have a use window. If you bought a 10 day "never expires" ticket, you could use one day a year for ten years, but then it would stop working. Tickets now can only be used during a set period of time, regardless of whether or not you tap into a park for every day of the ticket. No buying a ticket today and using half now, and half in July.

[@tonydebusk1211]

@@spetsdod I'm well aware of those past tickets as I had some in the past. I just didn't know Disney was doing away with them until it was too late to purchase more of them.

[@joeignatius7198]

I really hope the courtesy rule was not because of the pandemic. I went right after the reopening and the cast members were wonderful. I turned 50 right along with WDW and have been going ever since I was a baby.That was the most polite and welcoming I had ever seen them and that is saying something! On my last trip I had one minor incident, but otherwise they are always so nice.

[@joslynbloodworth8261]

You are the only person I have heard from who had that experience after covid reopening. Every other person I have talked to said. The cast members were nasty cruel and rude and that was my personal experience as well.

[@ppl2luv]

the ice rule brought back a funny memory. in the early 2000s when it was MGM, my dad carried around a cooler. STOCKED WITH ICE. we were walking in the new york city set area (rip) and he tripped over the curb and the ice went everywhere. fun times. thank you for the funny memory DFB😂

[@vwdwchallenge]

i fully respect the staff and I am always kind to them, but what about when staff are disrespectful to you, and yes its happened to me and my daughter last year . maybe they need to ban price rises or turning Disney in a 2 class park , 1 rule for the rich and 1 for the poor

[@themeparkamusement2214]

If you are sitting on the back seat on space mountain your back is going to get a jolt on some of those turns and dips. Opps there goes the phone!

[@monsterbari]

So much for seeing the Easter eggs at Floridian and shopping at resort gift shops. Going to Disney springs , parking and taking a bus takes at least 2 hours.

[@stevenrunyon170]

Sure glad I had my best Disney trips as a kid back in the late 70's. All we had was a ticket book and a great time. This is not Disney this is madness.

[@entirelybonkers8832]

It’s a million times safer than it used to be things have gotten more dangerous especially in Florida

[@amandaclark3250]

I always use like 2 ziplock bags full of ice in the insulated cooler we get with the stroller rental and never had a problem lol I don’t think the “drink cooler” in the hotel room would cool a reusable ice pack enough 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@JoeCosentino]

5 non expiring for 10 days each including plus(water parks, Disney quest)) plus’s park hopper for $1300.00 purchased back in 2004 We just used the last park pass last year. Still have a water park admission in or mydisney app

[@sewgatormomm]

Some of these rules needed to be enacted a long time ago.

[@JohnnyT002]

On the preparing for your visit page courtesy should be emphasized twice. Once before Theme Park Reservations and at the end where it is already because some people have short memories so it's good to remind them at the beginning and then at the end to drive the point home.

[@Reddenbocher]

Years ago at the Pirates ride in MK, the guy in the boat in front of us filmed the whole ride with his phone. Light on. Shining at us… the entire ride.

[@melissawickersham9912]

That’s very rude. The lights on cell phones are nearly blinding and very disruptive.

[@TheGersh18]

Come and experience the magic of corporate bureaucracy. Although I completely agree with treating people with respect.

[@curiousone2581]

AJ you are so very good at doing this job!!! Thanks!!

[@blissfullycat02]

I actually got in trouble when I was 19 for wearing an Elsa costume as my little sister was dressed as Anna. We were going to the Halloween event but got there early to ride some rides. I was actually approached by a castmember who told me they would let it slide this one time but not to take any photos or say I was Elsa (we go all out and it was an almost spot on costume with wig, crown and shoes included) and she got onto a walkie to say she spoke to 'young Elsa and Anna' and we were ok. The rest of the day all the castmembers would call us Queen and Princess which was really nice for my little sister and we had so much fun. The year before we had done Dorothy and Wicked Witch (me) but werent spoken to, most likely because they were MGM but not Disney characters (went all out then, green skin for me and ruby slipper for her included)

[@markkoeppel7932]

Funny thing... My last trip to Disney, we stayed at Copper Creek, a DVC part of Wilderness Lodge. Someone started setting up at the DVC pool to have a birthday party. That ended as quickly as it started...🎉🎉🎉

[@calebwilliams7659]

So wait, Disney now requires your fingerprint to enter the park?! Well, settles that, won't be going there ever again.

[@gidgettv1591]

its been like that for a while now

[@lisac3089]

OMG- it’s been that way for at least 15 years. And they turn your scan into a NUMBER. They don’t store the image.

[@mexicajedimaster]

Everyone complaining on the rules, Disneyland has had almost all of these rules for a while now, specially the no drones, bad attitudes, dress code, early park hopper restrictions, brining your own transportation, imitation of characters, smoking, plastics, and ticket reservations for example. Im kinda surprised they are just implementing this.

[@angelaasfour1056]

Sorry, Walt The ones that make the rules for your park have ruined your dream! & ours😰😢 💔😭

[@markballard9942]

My adult son has frequently encouraged me to visit Disney World. He started when he was a teenager. We were in for a couple of days and he wanted me to go to the park with him. I told him I'd buy him a ticket but I didn't want to go. I don't like crowds, I don't like rides, and just had no desire to visit the Park. This video only confirms my desire never to visit a Disney Park.

[@nickmoney]

Can I feed the Enchanted Tiki Room birds still?

[@MoviePalaceOfBlood]

Haven't been to Disney since '99, I want to go back but I watch these videos and there's just constantly more rules, regulations, and complex permutations to going there. These parks have more shifting rules than the military, or US tax law. Who can be expected to keep up with all this? Now you can't even keep hotel workers out of your room you paid for for your few day visit, even with a sign on the door, they're just gonna randomly pop in? Do they even knock?

[@HenrietteAndersen26]

While plastic straws are DEFINITELY a problem paper straws is NOT a good replacement!! Those things are disgusting 🤢

[@robertkahro4565]

They aren't really a problem. As a certified SCUBA diver, when it comes to plastics, bags and straws are the LEAST of our worries. At the bottom of most dive sites, the floor is riddled with discarded fishing LINE and NETTING. This is the plastic screwing up our oceans and ecosystems but sadly, media has guilted us into thinking plastic straws get jammed up the noses of sea turtles...

[@Rucnas]

The biggest problem is lack of decency. Some of these tourists are so entitled. They pay for the experience, so they think that they have the right to do whatever they want.

[@kyliandelooze4403]

Assuming you are an adult... do you really need a straw at all? Also, what substitutie for plastic straws would you propose?

[@weston407]

@@kyliandelooze4403 straws are great, don't gaslight us and tell us they aren't

[@erinaustin2157]

Our Starbucks tried paper straws for a bit last year but yeah, they just do not last and taste yucky!, but! Then they switched to compostable straws, and they are just as good as the regular plastic version. Great alternative! I have not looked into how long they take to compost yet, but at least it’s better than plastic that takes a couple of 100 years 👍

[@TheGuzdar]

last time i went to disney it was so crowded most of my energy and patience was wasted on dealing with the crowd. Missed out of riding a few rides because i didnt want to wait 2-3 hours in a line to ride a 10-15 minute ride. My parents and family were going to ride the "soarin around the world" ride but the line was like 2 and hours wait and i was told it was a fairly short experience. I chose instead to sit that one out and just relaxed playing on my phone while i waited on them. Honestly the time i spent relaxing on my phone while i waited was some of the most enjoyable from that whole trip.

[@humaneventures9821]

What about Americans with Disabilities Act compliance?

[@rock.doctor]

I am excited about the new (old) parking restrictions. I use a handicap spot and every day i see people park in BLT HC spots and walk to the magic kingdom. There are on 13 HC spots for that whole lot. I use to complain but once they stopped giving out the parking papers (the paper that said your name and what resort you were staying at) i was told they don't care and whomever can park there...even those not staying at BLT.

[@alfredoarocha5369]

Hi! Love your videos, quick question, what about gopro’s in the park and the accessories? I was planning on using the gopro shorty mini extension pole/tripod… or should I bring a simple grip for the gopro? Thanks again

[@bettymamuyac8234]

I remember the times where you could go to one Park free on your birthday. Now it seems to be a bother with new changes, might still go.

[@annlavine3576]

Are there certain times a castmember can enter your room? I would be frightined if they cam in the middle of the night or with no warning

[@mikaross4671]

I imagine it must be around 9 or 10am, but it still feels kind of violating. Glad I won't stay on a disney resort.

[@annlavine3833]

@@mikaross4671 I hope they knock at least

[@mikaross4671]

@@annlavine3833 LOL Right? Or at least schedule a visit via the front desk. I'm guessing they will tell you what time to expect room service.

[@PatriciaRegier]

​@Mika Ross I had no idea that it would happen or was happening when we were at the parks or hanging out in our room. A total surprise when a nap was interrupted. Only time I stayed on property.

[@Legoluke197]

In our experience they usually knock first and wait a minute or two for you to answer if the occupied sign is up.

[@halianfromplanetzork]

I'm glad you are here to explain all these Disney park details. I must say though this all seems a tad to complicated and stressful, I'm put off ever going. 😬

[@lisabethcrawford5197]

As a disabled guest the lack of lids for drinks is very frustrating. Because of this I had a nice Thirty One crossbody ruined by a coffee stain

[@spiritedreviewexc]

i realize its hard to clean straws, but i bring my boba tea straw EVERYWHERE I go even if I don't use it. Chances are I will need it at some point. I dont like the yucky taste of the paper straw, even though I understand where they´re coming from. Ive saved like 10 turtles so far with my straw!

[@blake4604]

I saw lots of inappropriate T-shirts when I was there last year- I’m sure some should not have been allowed in a family park!

[@milesmorgan7142]

Yeah we went to DL last month and saw many, maaaaany shirts that I don't know should have made it past security 😅 I don't know how thoroughly they pay attention, some of them had naked women on them that we could pick out from several feet away

[@Weensx]

Some people were ignored as children and it really shows.

[@whiskeyfur]

23:24 on the no drone rule, it's also to prevent people from realizing how out of proportion their buildings are when viewed from any angle except from the ground. Case in point, the princesses' castle when viewed from about 30' up looks WEIRD because the upper floors are compacted.

[@erinaustin2157]

It’s called forced perspective ;)

[@lukesart]

I'm in the car, riding by Tallahassee and having our first day tomorrow! We're starting at Magic Kingdom and going to try to get Tron, then park hopping to AK at 2! 😜

[@Ecky469]

They just keep building more and more hotels, which means more people in the park. I used to enjoy taking my kids here when they were young. Now, they would have to pay me to go there.

[@Lagzlot]

"Please keep your hands and arms inside the ride at all times" applies to all your functioning extremities. One hand on the safety bar and at least one on your phone does not count. Besides that, electronics are electronics and an unprepared jolt or splash could mean snap, crackle, and even pop. Leave the ride videos to the pros. They often have better equipment than you and sometimes have arrangement with the parks for their recordings.

[@Legoluke197]

I’m all for reducing single use plastics but what annoyed me most on my trip back in February was not having lids on the cups and the ones with self service having limited refills. Even less a fan of “get your food first” mentality. I get the point but with a family of 7 with various food allergies, we’re not fans of risking getting our drinks sloshed on whoever volunteers to fill up the table nor is there a point to all of us clogging up a line when dad can grab a table while mom is in line with 1 or 2 teenagers standing off to the side until the order is ready.

[@lesliedomler3901]

That was very helpful ❤

[@santeriabanks2930]

This is why I am so not missing Disney theme parks. Control, control, control.

[@DrFranklynAnderson]

“All means of getting around that could be easily morphed into an extreme sport are banned.” Man, I REALLY hope Disney never discovers wheelchair motocross! 😂😜

[@Sea2TC]

Boy they just keep making reasons not to visit, and go over to Universal. I last went in 2015 and thought it was getting ridiculous. Park hopping was my thing. I miss the early 00's and 90's. The whole Genie pass shenanigans is why I have no plans to go again for quite awhile.

[@thelowgradehero4361]

It's funny how much money we have to spend and how they many rules and limits Disney has put out. I hate the reservation rule and the park hopping rule. Like we pay thousands of dollars and you're telling me I can't park hop before 2pm? Absolutely ridiculous.

[@The.Oracle.]

I will never go back to Disney without a free semester of Disney rules. I used to just go to Disneyland or Disney world. Universal is much easier.

[@2stayweird]

After going back to DW post-pandemic, I was shocked at how simple it was to visit Hong Kong Disneyland this year.... it was kind of a last-minute layover, so we just showed up (on public transit no less!) and bought a ticket at the entry gate.