Things People Have to Stop Doing in Disney World

[@pixiedust6201]

I’m a CM at MK, and the number 1 things guests need to stop doing is being so rude to us. We’re just doing our jobs. We don’t set the policies or make the rules. 😞

[@thegood9]

I’m with you. I’ve seen the rudeness increase DRAMATICALLY since the COVID lockdowns. It’s like people used that to suddenly depersonalize and think they’re on Social media all the time.

[@TheSimpleRomantic]

How can it be magic for people to be mean to anyone there? I’ve never worked for Disney

[@louiseogden1296]

Just dropping by to say as a guest earlier this year, you collectively made everything so much easier. You were all kind, helpful, reasonably flexible (because I'm sure there are limits) and the sincerity was overwhelming. The people demanding respect or whatever or that you ask rather than tell...Well, they should know what comes around goes around. It all starts with you and your attitude as a customer. If you're a twit and bristle at everything...yeah, you're the only one who's going to suffer in the end.

[@NastyPotato23]

I was recently at MK and AK. I was being a decent human saying thank you, please, and have a good day.. the amount of times that I saw the CM’s faces light up when I was interacting with them was surprising. They should be used to being treated kindly

[@momzillainnova]

This breaks my heart, because for this 52 year old woman who has been making her way to the parks every year multiple times a year for over 30 years their are two things that no matter what make those trips consistently magical for me. 1. By far and away are the CAST MEMBERS! Cast members are what stop Disney parks from being "theme parks". Dont get me wrong, I love theme parks. I live in Virginia. I am a pass holder to multiple theme parks here, but they are "hold overs" until I can get back to DisneyWorld! I no longer travel with small children and have learned over the years that Disney is even more magical as a grown woman with the freedom to do as I please without the constraints of small children in tow....but the number two thing that will always make Disney magical for me is continuing to see Disney through the eyes of all the children around me in the parks. I will NEVER not cry watching the castle show/fireworks or Fantasmic yes, because of the joy and nostalgia...but mostly by just looking around at the absolute wonder on childrens faces and remembering that first ferry boat ride into the magic kingdom with my own for the very first time. Thank you for over 35 years of magic and wonder and for helping this damaged cynical old lady heal an inner child I never knew needed it until my first trip through those gates 30 years ago.

[@EmilyCheetham]

My pet peeve is people who go in to Disney and buy up the exclusive/limited merch just to sell it on at hugely inflated prices. Disney really need to make it so limited/exclusive merch is one of each item per person in person. So if you have 2 people in your group both should be in line to get 2 of said item(s).

[@lovinqxtae]

I believe most items are actually limited to 1-2 per person. Even online it is limited. People still find loopholes though.

[@birbluv9595]

@@lovinqxtae I think they bring all their kids and their friends’ kids to each buy 2, and then reward the kids with something cheap while they have like 14 popcorn buckets.

[@OverlordZeroULTIMA]

This is a pet peeve of mine in GENERAL! I know this agony from being a virtual pet site player...And it's actually just as bad there as it is with real life! But yeah, why can I see someone having an entire family (as in, parents, grandparents, kids...Maybe someone who's just turned 2 and can now enjoy stuff or something?) and even using that as a loophole? Even if the 2 year old has no money, they could buy items for them and they'd keep one and sell the other...UGH.

[@keyzlovesyou4933]

@@OverlordZeroULTIMA omg like neopets?

[@UmmYeahOk]

It’s Disneys fault for hyping it up in the first place. They announce exactly what they’re going to have and when it will be released, which is why you have several hour long waits and sold out items. I still remember my beloved baby simba bucket. It was a total surprise release. I waited behind two different people to get him, and they only just bought drinks. I then had an entire magical trip of people asking me where I got him and cast members refilling him for free because they had never seen him before either. …but then we paid to go to Oogie Boogie Bash, and the Mummy Mickey bucket along with all the other advertised event merch was sold out. Then there was the Figment bucket, again, sold out along with all the festival merch. Thing is, if Disney is going to advertise these things, then they need to have them otherwise it’s bait and switch. Part of attending such events is to have exclusive access to these products. My friend actually paid to stay on the Galactic Starcruiser. She said they were out of almost everything!

[@wolfsangelsden]

I can vouch on the saving time in lines by mobile ordering. Was in Magic Kingdom this past week, just finished the fireworks and was thirsty for a DoleWhip float, headed over to Sunshine Tree Terrace, and the line was a good 20-30 min. Opened up the app, ordered the item I wanted, and sat of to the side and watched the person I would have been behind. They got roughly halfway through the line as I was walking away with my order, and off to Haunted Mansion.

[@junez2817]

Mobile ordering is awesome 👏🏼

[@danielvandersall6756]

Was so sickened by the bloggers that apparently make their kid wear handmade elevator shoes so they could get him on the ride. If he had gone flying off, you can be sure they would have sued and screamed about Disney's lack of safety.

[@SaraHouck461]

IKR? As an eager thrillseeker myself, this is why I applaud the CM for turning me away from riding Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom, otherwise she would've been evicted from her home! After all, it's not wonder the big fat s-word is why you not only have to be this tall to ride, but you also have to be this thin to ride!

[@weebeevillaging587]

Dang never seen flying children at an amusement park, wonder if it’s because there is wiggle room in the measurements. 1 inch under and children will fly, thinking it’s more than that with tennis shoes and boots easily adding an inch. Have you ever seen a kid wearing more than a 2inch heal height? I assure you the problem will be twisted ankles and not flying children.

[@jch2269]

If a cast member tells you to do something, please do it. They’re telling you for A REASON

[@heliodorable4612]

this. nothing more annoying than people arguing with the ones who are PAID to tell you these things

[@BurningFlamesofDivineDragon]

Thank you.

[@jon8167]

Not always. There is a lot of wiggle room to be had, especially during the pandemic. While I cannot talk about current affairs in late 2021 we went to Disney and it was horrible. Cast members asking my 2 year old son to wear a mask. I explained politely that he was under 2 to which they gave me a questioning look. Furthermore, due to covid restrictions when I wanted to build a lightsaber with my kid I was intending on having my wife hold my son while I built a lightsaber. Since he is autistic he wouldn't be able to properly sit still. We were refused entrance due to the "space capacity". I explained the situation and told them my wife would be holding him but was still denied. I spoke with a manager and was allowed access and they appologized after. The cast member we dealt with was very difficult to talk with and quite frankly was disrespectful as they made comments to their other cast members thinking we couldn't hear. Moral of the story is that it is always good to be polite, but remember that cast members are just people (and many of them are young adults at that). They have bad days or make wrong decisions sometimes as well. I would never recommend causing a scene as that can get you removed from property but inquiring about things is completely different.

[@xhpy6760]

First, Cast Members shouldn’t be “telling” us to do anything, they should be asking, nicely.

[@cheyennemarie7075]

@@jon8167 The mask policy was very confusing for guests, especially with 2-year olds. I think it’s because a two year old didn’t need a park ticket, but DID need a mask. Two and over needed a mask, it was only UNDER 2 (not including 2) who didn’t need masks Disney should have either made the mask rule consistant with park ticket age (3+), or worded the mask policy in months, saying children under 23 months didn’t need a mask

[@RhodeIslandDude]

I would advise everyone to do the same thing I do when you know you’re going to Disney and after you start planning your vacation online. For example, if your vacation is like 6 months to 8 months out, start going to Walmart or target 1 x or 2 x a week and buying $ 50 or $ 100 gift cards. Whatever you can afford up until your vacation. That way you’ll have extra money but they’ll be on gift cards and you won’t have to take out any money from the ATM. If you have a target red card, you can save 5% on all the Disney gift cards that you buy.

[@shannonlee5516]

If you have a target redcard you will get 5% off those disney cards and you can get digital ones also pretty quick... saved me over $100 on our trip (thanks to AJ for the tip) or sams club members get 3% off disney gift cards

[@kittykathy9532]

I already do that now and I think it’s a great way to have a budget ready to go. Plus I go to my grocery store nearby me and get gas points so it’s a win-win!

[@TamJoy]

Sam's Club (and maybe Costco) sell the Disney Gift Cards for discount prices ... like a $100 card for $85... those saving will add up quickly ;-)

[@RhodeIslandDude]

@@shannonlee5516 a lot of people people already know that about the target red card, saving 5%.

[@RhodeIslandDude]

@@shannonlee5516 AJ is not the first person to know about the target red card, saving 5% 😃.

[@MinxFox]

I went to Disneyworld for the first time in 2021 for my honeymoon and used Small World Vacations which took all the stress out of booking. My husband and I basically didn’t eat breakfast or we would get a small snack at the hotel store before leaving. Staying on property is really great. We did book lunch and dinner all week we were there and don’t regret it. We didn’t do too much snacking and we would sometimes book a rather late dinner at one of the hotels which was nice because you go back to your hotel after a long day in the park, relax, then get ready for dinner. We had our car which made getting around easy. I do regret not taking 1 day to just enjoy all the hotel had to offer. We had an animal view room at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I got to watch zebras fighting, two geese who chased off giraffes, a crowned crane, and a huge long horn bull that broke up a play fight between two kudu antelopes, etc. And that was all just in the bit of time in the mornings and late afternoons we were in the room. One thing I remember being unhappy about that I saw was in the line for the Tower of Terror a kid threw up and instead of the parent taking them out of the line they stayed in line and got on the ride with the sick kid. Needless to say I was very glad we were not in that boarding group. Don’t allow your kid to get on a ride if they just threw up. They might do it again on the ride and someone could get it all over them and 2 the poor kid probably needs something to drink and a place to sit in the shade after that.

[@DFBGuide]

I love having a nice dinner to look forward to, with that relaxing bit of time between the parks and the meal. So glad you had a good experience with Small World Vacations, too! Thanks for sharing!

[@louiseogden1296]

Urrrgh, yeah, that must have sucked for the kid as well.

[@jtw22]

Yes for the fireworks! I'm short and it's so disheartening when kids go on shoulders and phones go up. Japan is the best for guest courtesy. Also pet peeve are resellers. I'm there to enjoy and it's once in a lifetime and there is no control and items are getting snatched up like a Black Friday sale.

[@eb6mh]

The time about 30 minutes before fireworks is the best because everyone is sitting down and everyone has a great view. Then someone in the front decides to stand up, the person behind them puts their kid on their shoulders, and no one has a good view anymore. Why do people have to stand up?!?!

[@OverlordZeroULTIMA]

And of course, by this time, you're usually worn out, ready to sit for a bit, and enjoy a show. Like...This is NOT the National Anthem! You don't need to stand, say a pledge, and remain standing! It's completely fine to sit! And heck, even after the Anthem, you are still allowed to sit when notified... But yes, as someone of average height (I say "short", but idk if I'd be "real" short; I think I'm like...5'1-5'3? Maybe not that short), I simply cannot see behind phones, kids, and just anything in my way in general. PLUS I have tunnel vision in one eye, and bad vision that surgery cannot fix! So people...PLEASE!

[@smlteam]

Not trying to be rude at all, but I would try to find a spot that would make your experience better, even if it means getting there extra early( if it means that much). Don't let that ruin your trip..❤

[@jtw22]

@Steven McDaniel I do and some how, some way, an adult will push their "child" in front of me, and they slide in... it's the worst! How is that even correct and fair. I was at Epcot on the railing, and somehow, middle of the show, I felt a tap, and a parent tells me kid can't see... ok.... but then parent slides in with them and squishing me on the railing and pretty angry people around me. The audacity is amazing sometimes.

[@eb6mh]

@@smlteam I actually have the exact opposite problem… I’m over 6’8” so I’m way taller than everyone around me… once everyone stands up, I have to as well to be able to see and then everyone realizes how tall I am. They then have the audacity to flip me off for “not warning them”. While watching the Christmas fireworks someone told me to kneel down so they could see, mind you they showed up behind me 1/2 way through the show. I let them go infront of me thinking that would help but they just kept using profane language about how I was way too tall and I should be standing at the back of Main Street. I informed them I had been there for an hour and then they seemed to shut up about it.

[@diskeyworld5955]

Some lady physically grabbed my young daughter by the shoulders, moved her back out of her way and then pushed her way in front of her and held her phone up in front of her face…. UNTIL I took the phone, slid it across the ground and told her “happy hunting”. She cussed me out for like a second but, was too concerned about where her phone had gone to stick around. Had she just stepped in front of my child, it would have gone a different way. Once you put your hands on a little one, mama bear goes into full attack mode. Mess around and find out….

[@shannonreppucci5571]

Omg! You did the right thing, no one touches my kid!

[@forcewielder2000]

I don't have kids myself, but I do have nieces and nephews (most of whom are married now and have kids of their own). Mess with one of them, and you'll be left wishing I'd reacted as calmly as you did in that situation.

[@667neighborofdabeast]

The problem with Disney has always been the adults. Honestly, adults at Disney are more selfish, entitled and childish than the kids. Shouldn’t it just be a blanket rule at Disney that the little ones should be able to see the parades and fireworks? I’m glad you did what you did, people like that don’t learn otherwise.

[@mindyschocolate]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I LOVE THIS! Thank you for showing her what’s up. That was so gratifying. People who put their claws on my kid…..I’d fight them.

[@peggyknecht5551]

You did the right thing. I don't have kids. But, I am a teacher and if anyone touches kids (like that) around me, Momma Bear comes out.

[@traciecombs7030]

1000%% people blocking fireworks & parades have become awful! I truly wish they would prohibit filming/streaming... its out of control.

[@VJazzman701]

I love eating out when I get back from Disney. It seems like everything on the menu has been discounted 75%!!😂

[@MrsMiddleAtlantic]

That’s a great way to look at it! 😂

[@ttintagel]

Wow, restaurants must be dirt cheap where you live.

[@CJ-jq4lv]

It’s just not fun anymore too much planning, and looking at my phone. Also way too crowded, hours of just waiting on lines for rides and food, plus horribly rude people. It is not the same experience as it was in the past. Loved it in the 90s.

[@runswithscissorss391]

TOTALLY agree!! I want to go so bad but I don’t want to spend the whole time trying to make plans on my phone. It stresses me out and the whole point is to relax and forget your worries! And the nickel and dime policy Disney has is BS!! “Magic kingdom” the happiest place on earth” is The executives and shareholders are likely very happy as they watch people spend time and money just so they can maximize the money and time they already spent with the original purchase of entry. The whole plan is to actually have guests see and experience as little possible so they have to come back 🙄👿

[@CritterKeeper01]

One of my main memories of our trip in the 1980s was the long lines and waits and crowds, so it always amuses and/or baffles me when people say it never used to be like this.

[@anthonydigneo388]

My wife and I love watching all of your videos! We are trying to go to annually for a few days at a time, or even for short weekend trips. Just watching the background visuals makes us excited, ESPECIALLY when you talk about food!!!

[@JessicaRose81995]

One thing I don’t love is people having flash photo or vlogging loudly/talking loud on rides. There are other guests who want to enjoy the experience as well!

[@nannuartworks5812]

I have a off camera flash. When people are doing this I just point it at them and trigger it. That usually gives them the hint of how annoying they are being. I never use flash on the rides.

[@Gottaknow]

Yell them to stop! It messes up their videos!

[@courtneyrogers5268]

Can we also include wearing Ears/ large headwear during rides & shows? :) I'm a big Ear wearer but I always remove them during shows, rides, and fireworks so ppl can see with fewer obstructions. It's a simple thing that makes everyone's experience so much better

[@CritterKeeper01]

Agreed! I go to a steampunk convention, where top hats and elaborate feathered ladies' hats are common, but everyone is so nice about removing hats during shows and even panels, even though it breaks character or slightly spoils the immersion experience. But sometimes people honestly do forget or don't realize, so don't hesitate to politely ask people with ears to remove them. If you're polite and respectful, 99 times out of 100 people will respond positively!

[@hiker64]

So thankful to have worked for Florida parks during the golden era of the late 70s through early 90s. Things got rough somewhat when Eisner came in but the guest experience was still fairly "magical." I don't know if I could work at the parks again.

[@mammac4333]

I have to rent a mobile scooter for medical reasons and what really upsets me is when people walk across in front of me while I’m moving. It is very annoying and frustrating.People don’t understand that the scooter doesn’t stop quickly.

[@mikefinerghty4414]

Wend last week to MK for two days. I wish people would be more aware when stopping with their whole group in the middle of any of the main walkways. It does not take much to love to the side to get your bearings but it seems like people could careless any of the people walking behind them

[@harusaurus]

i hate it when they do this. i go to disneyland often and they do it there all the time. and if i trip over you or your kid I'M the one getting yelled at. 🙄 also the ones that run you over with their strollers in the crowd. some people just don't know how to behave in a crowd and are too self-centered to consider the people around them

[@m.rivers9201]

Disney has lost its magic. That special ," it" quality is lost. For the longest time Disney had magic for every budget and even if your parents weren't wealthy, you still were bathed in Disney's magic. Now, it is all just a big money grab. Although nothing lasts forever, I'd always hoped Disney would. Having experienced Disney as an Adult and as a child it always felt magical. It no longer feels that way.

[@laurendouglas6452]

The room rates sale that Disney's having on resort rooms April-July is how I convinced my husband to stay on property for our upcoming vacation 😅

[@mrssallybrown619]

Girl same! 😂

[@PatrickLogan26]

We used Mouse Watcher to try and snag the restaurants we wanted. So much was unavailable but then I was getting slammed with reservation availabilities while we were in the parks because so many reservations were getting cancelled just outside of the 2-hour window. Clearly, lots of people snag many more reservations than they will need and they cancel last second. The system is broken, needs fixing.

[@annabellesnightmares]

We went to Disney Paris once and that was enough for me. We had fun but I hate crowds and my anxiety was going wild, I almost cried, and my claustrophobia....OMG, I'm a mess. It was fun but I'm not going back. I was going to take my old car but my friends told me they would feel embarrassed being seen in it so we took my car, the one that scared me to drive it. I love this channel, I get to see the stuff without the crowds.

[@captchaossega]

14:44. Amen on those refillable mugs! Not only are they totally worth it alone for refilling water, but if at a sit down restaurant before you leave, ask for one more soda then pour it in your mug before you leave.

[@eb6mh]

What do you mean they’re worth it alone for filling water? You can get water out of the freestyles and normal soda fountains…

[@captchaossega]

@@eb6mh When we were at a full service dinner, shortly before we left I got a refill (regular glass) of soda but saved most of it to pour in our mug before we left.

[@parissinclair6513]

Maybe so they can get ice water instead of just regular water?

[@CritterKeeper01]

They're a convenient large container for refilling with ice water, instead of measly little paper cups.

[@tammycampbell1254]

Yes! I’m short and it never fails. The fireworks start and a wall of kids is formed in front of me and I can’t see a thing. Yes hold the kids no higher than your own head. On your shoulders is the equivalent of an 8 ft person standing in front of a bunch of shorter people who also want to see the show!

[@amazinggrace5692]

It makes me sad to think I’ll probably never go to Disney again. So many wonderful relaxing and exciting memories there in the 90’s with our daughter. But this kind of planning would have made those times impossible. When you have disabilities, you cannot always predict what your day will be like and flexibility is required or it’s all a waste. My husband and I were hoping to go back again since we have a time share in the area. Maybe we could do it if we could hire some wheelchair pushers for us both!

[@Kurt_Cobains]

There are car things (sorry I forgot what they are called) that can move you around. Don’t know if you have to use it like a car or there’s like buttons to move you around but there are those that you can rent and if you need help to get on a ride cast members are welcome to help you.

[@priscillawilliams4858]

I regularly do Disneyland and Disney world. 1-2 times a year. I’m disabled with MS. The DAS (Disability access service) makes my visit bearable. It’s not a front of the line pass but it allowed me to enjoy the parks at my pace and I didn’t have to cut my day short because of MS attacks due to excessive line standing. You would be amazed at how much disney does to make the parks accessible to people with disabilities! Good luck and hopefully you can enjoy the parks again soon!

[@amazinggrace5692]

@@Kurt_Cobains Thanks, you’re sweet to help me! My brothers wife died and my daughter died and we were all Disney fans. My brother was going to return just as Covid hit and his plans were derailed. I think we shall all return one day and I thank you for the encouragement to do so! Much love from PA 💕🐝💕

[@amazinggrace5692]

@@priscillawilliams4858 Our daughter died 4 years ago and we haven’t been able to face DIsney yet, but all the restrictions on park hopping for example are one example of more obstacle. You’re right tho, that we have t recently as DAS what options we have. Much love from PA 💕🐝💕

[@priscillawilliams4858]

@@amazinggrace5692 I’m so sorry about your loss Grace. :(. Hopefully one day you can enjoy it again while thinking of her. The parks do take some planning but das is like a genie + except for disabled people. You select the attraction you want and it gives you a return time similar to what the standy time is. My biggest tip is as soon as you scan into the attraction then immediately select yoiur next attraction as you will still wait a bit to board the attraction. That way it makes use of your dead time waiting to board and is already “standing” in line for you at the next attraction.

[@HDBrown-wc9xt]

The table service “Don’t do” is true. It takes forever, it’s expensive ,and you will be stuffed. One a day is good.

[@mindyschocolate]

That’s what I did back when they had the DDP. One sit down, one quick meal, and the snacks was all I needed.

[@lilybilly6878]

I find that Disney fills me on FUN so I can't do their big meals often. I'll book one themed restaurant or character dining meal a trip just to get that experience but the rest of the time it's small meals and snacking

[@josiee1120]

I remember being 4.5 and getting told I could ride Space Mountain because I was 1/2 an inch too short. I was crushed (this was before you could look it all up on the internet). But then, we went back when I was almost 7 and it made it that much more exciting that I could ride it because I had been told no in the past.

[@danielledewitt1]

See when we went to magic kingdom we got on 3 rides. I wanted to do space mountain but they said no it’s shut because it’s raining then they kicked everybody out of the park.

[@brittanyenglish8313]

We have a rule of thumb of 1 sit down a day. If it is breakfast, we do QS dinner. Sometimes if the breakfast is extremely early we will do a sit down dinner extremely late. Example, Crystal Palace 8 am and 50s prime time at 830 pm

[@susangerritsen2310]

It's a small thing, but I hate when people put their arms up on a ride like splash mountain. They take the picture on that drop and people throw their hands in the air and my picture shows up as someone's hand in front of my face. Now my photo is ruined and did it really make the ride that much more enjoyable to the person in front of me?

[@jrsarillana]

Seriously. If you do a Disney buffet, plan to eat big and skip an adjacent meal. It's the only way to avoid tummy troubles.

[@rpmnh]

For sure!

[@bradw1981]

An important note for the dinning promo card, it can only be obtained if you’re paying cash. Found out the hard way after booking with DVC points.

[@lizbecker1677]

I'm having an anxiety attack just listening to this. I don't understand how anyone can think this is a fun vacation--way too much work to plan and navigate once you're there. Don't waste time or money--go somewhere else.

[@littlebluefish6606]

We went back in December with a big family group - 11 of us and all adults thank goodness. Still all the reservations and schedules had me feeling overwhelmed and like I was on full run all day. 3 out of the 4 parks were not much fun to me because of the crowds and the rush. If I make another trip there, I’ll probably only go to Epcot.

[@fromthepew9860]

I appreciate the people that say they are done w Disney! One less complainer and guest in my way of fun!

[@johnfronczek2658]

I am a subscriber, but this is my first time commenting. I love real Disney merchandise. If you want a particular Disney souvenir T-shirt, that’s okay. However, if you just want a basic Disney T-shirt, Target and Walmart also sells them.

[@parissinclair6513]

Amazon also has a ton of cute and unique things. They have everything from $8 mouse ears to $100+ solid gold Disney jewelry.

[@vickirasmussen4791]

Wow it feels like you have to have Ph.D in planning and budgetting to go to Disney World

[@LaurenElizabethxxxx]

It’s definitely an art form

[@Leelapoppins]

Planning the vacation is almost as much fun as the vacation for me!

[@gemlife1329]

Honestly, all this military precision planning has put me off going back to Disney. I want to relax and be spontaneous when on holiday, and so, I don't think this is the holiday for me

[@to1620]

I’ve never been, and I’m coming up on a milestone birthday. I thought for a hot minute that it would be amazing to potentially take a Disney trip (a childhood dream!) But forget it. Every time I see a video like this I come to the realization that it’s all WAY too complicated, and expensive. You need a master’s degree, and three times the amount of money you thought you did.

[@forcewielder2000]

@@to1620 That's the way I feel about it as well. Not only is there a huge cost, but there's a lot of work involved in the planning. You have to watch a bunch of videos and read books, pamphlets, and websites to figure out anything and then even folks like DFBGuide (about the most ardent supporters of Disney parks that I've seen) regularly suggests that you get a travel agent to help keep track of everything. It's at the point where it's just not worth it any more.

[@runswithscissorss391]

Yup!

[@Lauraics]

I thought you were going to say something about the backpacks because it’s in the thumbnail

[@DFBGuide]

This is in reference to resellers on ebay.

[@Burgertobird]

This video is fantastic and an absolute necessity!! Thank you DFB crew!! Park attendants please pay attention and if needed take notes!!!

[@kimymarie596]

I was always shocked at how long sit down meals take. A sit down meal in my home is an hour, or an hour and 1/2 max. It was quite the shock for us

[@rovermiles1]

Uber / Lift is a must....it's reasonably priced and saves soooooo much time.

[@deborahsills1122]

While I love the Minnie vans - you can transfer at a park ex, go from All Star to AK, then transfer to the AKL bus)...you don't have to go inside the park, just stay in the bus area...

[@elizabethsloan3192]

We took advantage of short to no lines for popular rides during the firework shows.

[@danielledewitt1]

Don’t be fooled into buying that speedy pass thing at magic kingdom for all rides. You’ll only get on 3 rides. Then when it rains they kick you out.

[@pdp101ski]

1 Table Service per day period. Yes you’ll burn calories but the time is worth more. Especially on crowded days.

[@chrismarshall4486]

We went last month. Went to crystal palace and got breakfast and lunch. Like you said tho it weighs you down. I wanted to eventually get the cinnamon rolls at Gaston’s palace but I never was hungry the rest of the day. Ha.

[@ibeg4sushi]

People who don't live in the South cannot anticipate the humidity and heat that Florida is famous for, too....Walking around totally full in that kind of weather is no pleasure cruise.

[@mandorivera6990]

I still remember the time when someone in front of us decided to hold up a tablet to record the show 🤦🏽‍♂️made me feel like I was watching the firework show on KZbin 🥲

[@birbluv9595]

AJ, another great video. I have given up watching MK fireworks from anywhere in front of the castle. If you’re lucky enough to score a $99-$114 dessert party ( I did once), that’s great. But otherwise you are claiming your place for hours only to find taller people getting in front of you, and even worse if you’re solo. (Like you have to go to the bathroom but there’s no one to guard your space.) I would rather spend that time enjoying attractions and then finding a spot where you can’t see everything, but at least you aren’t crowded and disappointed. If I want to see the projections, I watch some vlogger’s video.

[@DFBGuide]

Thank you for sharing (and watching)!

[@johnpatno9285]

My family and I just spent the 13th through the 17th at the Disney parks in Florida. I have been watching all of your videos for the past couple of months to try to be more prepared when I arrive at the park on how to use genie plus. The first thing that was very disappointing was that all days we purchased Jennie plus we paid the top amount $29 per day. Once we made our first selection by the time the two hour window had went by we were getting selections clear as late as 540 for our second pick. by the time it was lunchtime to pick a third selection anything we wanted to try to do that was a high demand ride we were unable to select it they were all gone. It was very disappointing to spend the $29 for each person in my party of four for the week and we had very limited access to lightning lanes after noon each day because they were all gone. Somehow this needs to be fixed so if you’re spending the money, you can actually use the benefit. They are selling too many or the crowds are too big in the park to be able to utilize them when you pay the extra money. Very disappointing on how this worked during my trip.

[@heliodorable4612]

i went during the exact same time! had the same issue with lightning lanes, honestly the idea of scheduling fast pass times is so annoying to me. it forces you to run back and forth between different parts of the park all day

[@johnpatno9285]

@@heliodorable4612 thanks for your comment. Hopefully people will read this because the cost adds up and you definitely do not get the benefit when you’re trying to make the most out of your day.

[@DFBGuide]

Thank you for sharing. I think Disney is still very much LEARNING from what happens with Genie+ each day. They say you'll be able to make two or three lightning lanes on average...and we're often able to make many more than that. But they're likely covering themselves for days like these spring break days when things just book up so so fast!

[@barbwirewebworks]

Hearty breakfast, late lunch and fireworks party for dinner.

[@2ezy933]

Stop STANDING in the middle of where people are trying to walk. People are trying to move through the park, and people stand in the middle with big groups chit-chating or just stop right in front of you. And don't get me started on the strollers. Your new born baby will not remember the trip. Take your stroller rent money and pay a babysitter.

[@EmiQ81385]

Damn right!!! Agreed!!

[@lisabethcrawford5197]

Stop stopping on ramps and blocking them. Some of us can’t just step off a curb and go around you

[@francescadelisi2564]

Totally agree on the dining. We will only commit to 1 sit down adr a day. I just can’t eat all these big meals in one day. And not worth the price to not fully enjoy the experience.

[@oliviastreich1374]

My sister stayed in movies while we stayed in the lodge during Valentine’s Day and I can tell you a Lyft is not 15 dollars. It’s more like 4-6 dollars.

[@gloriavaldez1560]

Yeah when I was going to Disney I figure out my budget. One day at park only one character meals or just a restaurant. At magic its breakfast or dinner at Crystal or beauty and beast. At epcot its always the dragon restaurant in China for lunch or early dinner for me Hollywood studio is 50's Cafe or the drive in for me. The other meals during those days are light for me. As a single traveler I need to budget in certain ways for me.

[@shelleyhenkell5400]

Oh, no! All Stars to AKL... Go to Animal Kingdom Park & transfer! It's all right there. Any resort transfer, pick the park or Disney Springs that's closest to one or the other. That'll reduce your travel time.

[@nicolehutto4906]

I am confused on why someone from the value resorts would need to go to Disney springs in order to get to animal kingdom lodge. Can't you go from your hotel to the animal kingdom park then to the resort? I am asking because I actually need to do this when I go in May

[@mercedeshall3306]

We were there in February and there was a woman in front of us taking pictures like the whole time during Country Bear Jamboree. Where it was fun to her it disappointed me because I couldn’t see the show. What do you do in a situation like that? Kindly tell them something and risk them taking it the wrong way? Or just suck it up and not enjoy something fully because someone is being selfish? As if my trip didn’t cost me thousands of dollars.

[@DFBGuide]

It's definitely unfortunate. :( In Country Bears, there may be other seats you can move to, but you shouldn't have to.

[@mercedeshall3306]

@@DFBGuide thank you for responding! This is the first time someone’s responded to one of my comments from DFB! It means a lot to me! Thank you for your time and very delightful videos!

[@Legacymusicdunnnc]

We waited in the highly unorganized mob for fantasmic and the show wasn’t worth the trouble. For such an otherwise orderly place, that experience was a nightmare and I don’t plan on going to that show again.

[@McShloven]

BLOCKED Views OMG yes. We had people face timing with kids the entire fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, because of this I thought you know what I'm not going to do this for the people behind me and just took in the show and left my phone in my pocket lol.

[@MrNBreezy215]

Disney World adults who complain about kids blocking their view are the worst. If someone with a child struggling to see is behind me I usually step aside and allow them in front. So I don't get a perfect view of the parade or fireworks. Big deal. I'd rather a child get to enjoy it. The phones in the air are annoying though.

[@eb6mh]

Phones in the air are annoying, but my issue is people flipping me off for being “too tall”… I let them go infront of me and people just continue to use profane language at me for not standing on the side of the hub… can’t help everyone I guess

[@MrNBreezy215]

@@eb6mh that's ridiculous but the way some people behave I can see it happening. I understand everyone pays a lot of money and wants a great view but you're not always going to get one. I remember our first trip we went to the Halloween party and my daughter was having a hard time seeing the parade. The woman ahead of us noticed her struggling to see and made room for her right up front. I remember how excited she was to see it all and how grateful I was the lady let her move up. I guess that's why I try to do it for others.

[@lisabethcrawford5197]

When that child is taller than I am, I am not letting them in front of me. I know 1st graders who are taller

[@natalierandall24]

Why not just get the bus from the all star resorts to AK and then hop on the AKL bus 😊 Only time this won't work is if your trying to return back to all star after AK shuts. But an uber one way shouldn't cost much for such a short trip.

[@thecrazydisneyparksfanatic921]

A lot of my regrets for going to the Disney parks is stuff I didn’t do

[@alexiskorte7224]

Before I got to Disney I bought some stuff online and it got sent to the resort.I called the hotel managers and they kept it safe

[@howardcraigiv518]

lol….. I remember my Pop and Dad stuffing my shoes with paper towels in the bathroom beside carousel progress when I was four years old, trying to get me on space Mountain. It didnt work. I had to wait until i was 5 😂😂😂

[@AG-is8rk]

I was tempted to do this for my four year old for flight of passage. But we didn’t😅. He’ll have to wait. But he was able to ride Everest??

[@howardcraigiv518]

@@AG-is8rk 😂 😂…. hey i thought maybe i was the only kid who had to stuff his shoes before

[@mini_mew775]

You know what would be great, if parent could actually put and effort in controlling their kids and actually follow the line when it moves. I went on 7 dwarves which I've avoided since 2019 bc the wait is not worth it and the foreign family was letting their two kids run and climb, this included shoving other guest. Being stuck with them for 80minutes I was done with wanting to wait in any other lines. But it just isn't foreign family who do this. I get ya spent a lot to be there but HAVE CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS AROUND YOU!

[@nellAx19]

Fireworks. Put your phones away. There will always be a better video on KZbin. The people behind you likely would prefer watching the show without your screen held over your head for 20 minutes. This is about as annoying as the people that say "First" in KZbin comment sections.

[@MinxFox]

Very true! People with a professional camera that can pick up on better light levels will post a way better video. No need to film it. Same thing for most of the rides. Just enjoy it all in the moment. Chances are there is a mega fan online who has already posted the entire ride video in ultra HD.

[@thatguysstuff15]

Last time i went was in 96 . Glad i did . I have nothing but great memories . If i went today, the tic tokers and youtubers would pis me off and apparently everyone is rude now and gets into fights ......Disney is gross 😝

[@davyannajones]

Eating at sit down restaurants kills your time in the park. I definitely recommend going multiple days if you want to enjoy multiple sit down restaurants.

[@dannyortiz0406]

Please make sure you know where you are making your reservations to, read the menu online.

[@bethgramkow5225]

Disney has gotten so confusing. I miss the old days

[@DiegatusStudios]

22 bucks for a cup and it comes with a refilling expiration date?? What the heck disney

[@TrackerRoo]

When you factor in what they charge for drinks you can break even pretty quick. Leaving room to come out ahead. Plus it's also a souvenir. Also Universal does the same exact thing.

[@lanedaw811]

Really sad about Trails End, all about the $. Disney needs to get rid of Genie+ and go back to Fast Pass.

[@sandraminuth6344]

Don't go to Disney Springs to transfer to another resort hotel. Grab a bus to Epcot or the Studios to transfer to another resort. These parks are more centrally located.

[@DFBGuide]

Good tip!

[@bkstarkey]

Back in the day, as soon as 92, the “golden key club” you got 3 meals a day. A TON of food.

[@billfisher6606]

probably a dumb question, but are you able use a souvenir popcorn bucket you purchased in one park (Epcot) in another park (HS) ?

[@DFBGuide]

Yes, absolutely!

[@In_DEPPTH]

My dad went to Disney when I grew up and had kids to stay in the contemporary and eat😂 I was like why are you even here ? He said to eat duh😂 and you should be thanking me cause I am taking my granddaughter 😂 I was like she is 3 he said exactly! She sees all the characters as I eat! I said dad your absolutely incredible 😂 he is like I know 🤦‍♀️

[@jessicakinnaman3082]

Usually parents try to break the height rule because they want their child to happy and mainly because the parents are spending a fortune and want to make it very memorable and worth every penny being spent. However! Here is a tip that worked out really well and was the smartest and best decision my husband and I made. If you want to make the money you spend worth it and make sure your kid/s have the best experience ever, how about waiting til your child is tall enough to get on all the rides before you go!! Duh 🙄 we have 3 kids but we waited til our youngest was tall enough to ride every ride so the money we spent was worth it and our children appreciated and really had the best time of their lives. Yes our older children had to wait for their little sibling to grow so they spent their time measuring the youngin sib and decided to make sure he ate his veggies so he could grow lol 😂 it became a memory of a lifetime for my kids in the waiting and finally experiencing the reward for their patience. Our other reason for waiting was because…I’m sorry…but seeing whining, crying and irritated young children is the most annoying thing to have to experience while you and your family spent tons of money to be annoyed all day with these irritable kids all day long 😠 I was well aware that had we taken our children too young…one they wouldn’t appreciate it or hardly remember their experience because most of the time they spend their day crying about something. For us we decided not to expose other park goers with our young and whining children because that is what they were when they were toddler/younger aged. Let me tell you my children said it themselves and thanked us for not taking them too young because even they were annoyed by all the crying they saw lol 😂 and they saw how other people were annoyed.

[@paulamagee3510]

From all star to animal kingdom lodge. Just go to animal kingdom and get the bus from there. Much quicker than go to Disney springs.

[@thefourstooges2376]

#1- going to disney world would rather travel to eu than a disney trip (which would probably be cheaper or a similar cost)

[@forcewielder2000]

Same here. It not only seems like it's cheaper a lot of the time, but also a lot less stressful (in both the planning and the trip itself).

[@thefourstooges2376]

@@forcewielder2000 true

[@MrDanJB85]

Why would you switch busses at Disney Springs when travelling from All Stars to Animal Kingdom Lodge? Isn't Animal Kingdom the more logical interchange for that journey? All Stars are east of Animal Kingdom, whilst the lodge is to the west; Disney Springs is waaaay to the east of both.

[@Tepper32]

As always thank you so much for the awesome tips! I've always enjoyed your videos.

[@KavaBuggy44]

So, you wouldn’t take the bus to Animal Kingdom to then hop on a bus to All Stars Sports instead of going all the way to Disney Springs?

[@krisrhood2127]

Philadelphia Mills in Philadelphia is the same way. Way more crowded on the weekends

[@asherstribe5695]

If you want to book 3 table services in a day, then do it. Who cares about taking up a slot from someone else. You spent a lot of money to go on vacation. Do what’s best for your family. You don’t want to miss out on something you really wanted to do. It’s ridiculous to think you’re taking a table away from Someone else.

[@k1fizz]

@dfbguide During your "Time is Money" segment, you mentioned taking a bus from All-Star Sports Resort to Disney Springs and then hopping on a bus from Disney Springs to Animal Kingdom Lodge for Sanaa Restaurant. Why not just take a bus to Animal Kingdom Theme Park and then hop on a bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge?

[@benjaminbiordi9868]

Bad advice. All stars to Disney Springs to Animal Kingdom Lodge. It much faster to do All Stars to Animal Kingdom Park to the Lodge.

[@CritterKeeper01]

"Time is money"? For some of us, time is *time*! I can only get away for a limited amount of time, so I want to get as much out of that time as I can. That may mean taking the time to do something that takes longer, but I have to manage that time as carefully as some people have to budget their money. A splurge can be well worth it - I loved the behind-the-scenes tour I took at Animal Kingdom, even though it took time away from the rest of the park. And that also means making sure I don't end up too exhausted to really enjoy my limited time. Sometimes a nap in my hotel room is worth the time so I can enjoy the morning and evening properly. If time spent wandering Galaxy's Edge hunting bounties or doing the scavenger hunt near Pirates is more enjoyable than standing in a long line for a short ride, then it would be silly to push myself into trying to ride the latest and supposedly greatest. Time is worth too much to waste it doing what other people value more than you do!

[@kartos.]

I don't suggest mealplans, did it years ago for school and basically nowhere accepted it unless it was fried food.

[@louiseogden1296]

I bought Genie+ with my UK travel agent's package. It was worth every penny: as disabled, I can't stand in many long queues, and Lightning Lane meant I got to enjoy the parks at my own pace rather than other people's. Everything about this channel is awesome. Do you send your merch overseas? Because that's about the only souvenir I'm actually missing from my wonderful trip this past January.

[@lizciampa]

I always overeat at Disney. I actually get mad at myself for not being able to eat and enjoy everything I’ve been looking forward to.

[@parissinclair6513]

On the bright side, if you're someone that gets full quickly then you're saving a ton of money!

[@Finnegani]

Great video. Are the Disney park lounge fly book bags worth getting ? Or are they the same as the regular lounge fly book bags

[@blanchfield137]

My wife loves hers and it I’d a wonderful keepsake.

[@mindyschocolate]

I have four I bought from the parks, and one I bought at the local mall. Price wise, they’re the same so you aren’t getting ripped off at least. Are they worth it? I say so only because I don’t want to lug an actual backpack around everywhere, but I don’t like making trips to my room to switch stuff out for evenings, so my sunblock, sunglasses, brick and charging cable and whatever snacks and drinks I buy will fit in there with no problem. It’ll even fit a zip up. Also, the themes can be super cute I have a Christmas and Halloween one to add to the festivities and then the other three I just rotate depending on the mood.

[@jnnfrmntngro1101]

If I were staying at All Star with an AKL food reservation, I'd just take a bus to Animal Kingdom then to AKL because it's right there....

[@anthgrl07]

Why would you go to Disney springs to get to AKL? Just get the bus to AK and go to AKL from there. Still two buses but not nearly as long.

[@cherylhale5755]

On the theme of not blocking other people’s views, if you are 6’ tall, please don’t stand in front of me, as I am only 4’11”😎 Seriously. Me and countless other vertically challenged people will thank you, and you will still have a fine view over our heads

[@notmyrealname6150]

Number One: Going there.

[@felvkitties8]

It's so hard not to want to go to every restaurant you want. There's still lots of dining reservations open just not at the times I wanted. Curious how anyone gets space 220 though haven't seen any reservations for that. Hoping to get a last minute cancellation or wait list.

[@junez2817]

We did the lunch. Reservation at 3;00pm. Price is less no dessert but was okay for us. Easier to get lunch reservations. Also check reservation at the lounge, I haven’t done this but read you can order al a carte in the lounge. Good luck 🍀

[@doeidaho2101]

Stop going there.

[@lisam727]

Do they still sell those Minnie Milton cookies you showed at beginning? I can’t find them anymore they were the best!!

[@icejohn94]

arriving at shows too late is clearly a thing poeple have to stop doing, because you ain't going in if you arrive after the hour announced and so many poeple arrive last minute with the hope that they will be letted in, but no, there is not one place more for you or the other 30 poeple that comes after you once every one that showed up 30 minutes early took all the places, for that matter just as for the attractions there is waiting time to get to see the show, and if castmembers tell you to comme 30 minutes before don't come 15 minutes before expecting to have a place just ask them what time you should show up to make sure you have a place available, and comme like 10 minutes before that to be sure you'll get to see it. i don't understand poeple who does that, if you want to see a show, why do you show up last minute ? realy. i've seen so many poeple be agressive towards cast memebers because the show is already full and they say it's like the 4th time they show up on a show that is full as we go in to see it ourselfs. we always ask beforehand how much time before we should show up, why don't you. i know why... but poeple should realy stop that. if they want to see a show they should ask cast members how long they should comme before to get in.

[@cksu10]

Having one person hold a spot in line for a large group is another thing to NOT do. I don't mind one or two people coming through the line catching up with their family, but 5-10+ people is ridiculous and extremely inconsiderate.