DISNEY INSPIRED DIYs! Plus *GENIUS* Tips for visiting Disney World 2021

[@TheDailyDIYer]

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[@jragnes]

6 times to Disney World. Once with my ex-husband and I and ex in laws. A Make a Wish trip with my daughter and family - she had cancer and passed away 10 months after, and multiple trips with our entire family and grandkids, my sister, brother-in-law and niece and nephew. My husband and I aren't much into the wild rides but we love to take our kids and grandkids and watch them have a blast!

[@janareeves7482]

We were just there 2 weeks ago. It was my first time; but my son had been there 20 years ago in high school. We were definitely not Disney experts! My lovely DIL purchased matching park themed t-shirts for all of the 5 days we were there, plus special shirts for Be Our Guest. My son spent a lot of time on the Disney site for several months watching for openings and booking reservations for all of the restaurants, events, etc. You have to start planning early if there are certain things you want to experience. He ordered the Magic Bands early enough that we were able to choose them; and they came in a wide array of colors and finishes. We stayed in a Disney resort, so we saw fireworks from somewhere every night! I agree that you could probably wing it and still have a great time; but early planning is necessary for the "popular" experiences.

[@elainehoward8822]

Some great advice, we have been to Orlando about a dozen times and visited Disney many times. Things seem to have changed a lot in the last 4 years, since we were last there. We found going when the UK children were all at school that’s where we are, and most of the US children were at school also, the easiest time to visit, (when it’s just the hubby and I). Plus getting the fast passes. But listening to you I am thinking it’s all got more complicated. We really enjoy Universal studios and islands of adventure, but I think that’s because we’re older, and of course big Harry Potter fans, which Universal have done absolutely outstandingly. We will be taking grandson number 3 in a year or so, then we have 2 granddaughters growing like weeds we’ll be taking in a few years, so it will be back to the Disney parks for sure. Thank you so much for sharing xxx

[@princess_in_the_parks3505]

Love Disney!! Awesome tips. We went December 2020 & had fun & cooler temperatures.

[@dianeoshea9253]

I’ve been to Disney 4x. 2 times way back in HS lol. My husband and I went on our Honeymoon back in 2002. And we finally made it back in August 2019 with our 2 teenagers. While they were all great trips, the most recent with the kids was the best. It’s all about the memories! We stayed a week at the All Star Movie resort. You are right, so much easier to stay on the property!

[@michellebrill5328]

My #1 tip is go to each park for a full day. No park hopping until after you have visited a few times. Animal Kingdom is my favorite park because I love the atmosphere. It feels like you are in a far off land/jungle.

[@darlenethompson9325]

1 time in Disney world, many times to Disneyland. Love it!! So glad you had a great time.

[@charlotteragan6583]

You have to go back and see the fireworks. They are amazing.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

That’s my biggest regret 🥺 Will plan different for that next time ❤️

[@danaduncan6436]

I have been to Disney 2 times : at 5, and 45. Ha ha. I loved Soarin so much and I had a great time at the parks. We went to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. I really enjoyed it so much and would love to go again.

[@sherilynpeters6459]

3 times to Disneyworld and 4 times to Disneyland. Stay on site. It is totally worth it. The Fastpasses are great. We would go to less popular in the morning and use fastpass for popular areas. Disney is truly magical.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Great tip for the rides ❤️

[@garyscottt1443]

Wow... Lucky Family, I have never been to Disney either one of them. Needless to say I have no tips for your next visit. I really did enjoy all your tips. Thank you again for your time. See on the next time.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

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[@susanbortz113]

I have gone to Disney World many times. I have never been able to afford to stay on the property but I would love to. You do get a a lot of perks with doing that. Things have changed a lot since I've been there. I thought Hollywood Studios was a bust. My grandkids agreed so we went to Animal Kingdom. We loved it there! We didn't get to spend a whole lot of time but we took the safari tour was amazing! I'm unable to walk very far so I had to be pushed in a wheelchair. Everything was accessible so that was great! Magic Kingdom will always be my favorite but going to Epcot is great as was great too. The different countries gives you great information about them. It is my favorite place to be.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Great hearing you were able to get around ok! I’ve heard Disney is so great at accommodating everyone ❤️ Thanks for the info about AK!

[@meeganvs1636]

I have been to WDW two times and been to Disneyland well over 100. I live is So Cal so we were pass holders. I love Disney.

[@kathleengill1273]

I live about an hour and a half from Disney. I never go. I went years ago and loved it though. My usual destination if I head over there is Epcot and also Sea World. Sea World is very different now but still fun. My family, cousins, etc. and I love Epcot. They have a flower festival once a year that we always go to also...beautiful and a lot of fun! It sounds like you guys had a fabulous time so I enjoyed hearing about your trip!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

There’s so much to do it sounds like! A flower festival would be pretty!

[@zannido3125]

Epcot is part of Disney 🙂

[@alcdckrsn]

World and stayed on property. Was a great vacation

[@judyblaise1639]

I’ve been to DW about 4 times and DL 1 time. I like the Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted House, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. I like walking around and enjoying the atmosphere. I like staying in DW and getting a meal plan. I’ve never had the wristbands (after I went). We had lunch with Cinderella and that was fun. Would love to revisit but my husband isn’t as much of a fan of Disney as I am. Glad y’all had a wonderful trip and hope you can go again soon.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

That’s so awful you’ve been able to visit both!! I also love the atmosphere. 🤗

[@kathyyarbrough8656]

I’ve been around 20 times. A tip for your packages if you stay on the property is the store will deliver it to your resort for you. (or at least they did before Covid). Also the meal plan is a must. You don’t have to deal with money because you have already paid in advance. Also planning is a must. We plan a year in advance and have reservations for meals (and we see characters without waiting in line), have fast passes for the rides with long rides and know what rides to ride first. Download the app so you can see what is going on in the park and see how long the lines are. We usually stay 7-10 days to get the full experience. We also stay in the campground and rent a camper. It is more cost effective and so much stuff to do in the campground. My extended family always goes so there is around 25 of us and we have to plan! We also use a professional Disney planner (I have a friend that is one) Good luck on your next trip!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

What a fabulous way to enjoy the full on Disney effect 😍😍😍 I would so love that!

[@zannido3125]

I disagree lol The meal plan is not a must it's a convenience. It is a lot of food and doesn't save you money for that food. You most likely will eat less and spend less then the meal plan. It is convenient because you don't have to budget for that food

[@kathyyarbrough8656]

@@zannido3125 I guess it depends on what you want. For my large family, it is a must.

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

7xs. My daughter went thru chemo a number if times n we went to disney 4xs. Between 1997-2000. Then we went when my daughter was dancing at disney in her teens. Most recently we went- with my daughter n 8 year old granddaughter 2 years ago. Right now the two of them are doing disney again. Oh by tbe way we also did disney durimg a hurricane

[@TheDailyDIYer]

How awesome!! Love to hear that! ❤️

[@Peanut1965]

I’ve been to Disneyland 3 times, the last time was more special since it was my daughter’s 10th birthday! She’s been to Disneyworld twice with her aunt and uncle and cousins!! And one day when the world gets better, they’ll go back down.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

What a great birthday celebration 😍❤️

[@kristinecornell8649]

I've been to Disneyland 3 times. I have had 2 more kiddos since then, so they haven't been yet.

[@RebeccaVirginiaDIY]

I love Disney World so much ! I am actually gonna do a Disney DIY video soon because I am going to Disney soon =] I love watching your diy videos but this one was so awesome too!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Thanks Rebecca!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sandrabuckley3206]

Hi Shannon 👍 TFS have a great evening stay safe and God Bless.

[@SkyBlueCheri]

Have stayed on and off the property and would never stay off again. So much easier to not have to drive in a car. And the Disney dining package is definitely worth it.

[@lauradi308]

The Dining Plan is not available right now, sadly. :-(. Hopefully it will come back soon!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Yes such a shame!

[@SkyBlueCheri]

Didn’t know it wasn’t right now! That really is a shame!

[@DLeslie927]

I’m a annual pass holder. My granddaughter and I are there at least once or twice a month. Love it!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Wowwww!! How fun!!! 😍

[@cathyoliver8597]

Twice to disneyland. Sadly the third trip was planned for our grandson's 7th birthday but.. Covid. We're looking at going next March all things being good.

[@kejingjing1870]

I went to Disney World for the first time 2 yrs ago. I planned and saved for 3 yrs. I wanted to know as much as I could before going. Animal Kingdom is beautiful. You must see Pandora and go on Flight of Passage. It's so awesome! Words can't describe. Also, Satuli Canteen is a must. The food is so delicious. The restaurant is in Pandora. Animal Kingdom also has awesome shows. Right now only Festival of the Lion King has shows but it's so good!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

I will keep that in mind!! Thank you!!

[@lauradi308]

Such a cute video! So glad you had a great first trip even during Elsa! My husband and I are huge Disney fanatics - so much so that we’ve snowbirded in Orlando the past 3 years and are now moving down here ;-). Obviously I could fill your comments section with advice for your next trip, so if you want the advice of a passionate Disney planning expert, let me know! But for now…here’s one thing to add to your crafting list for your next trip: autograph books. One of the biggest things that you can’t do in the parks right now is character meet & greets. When that comes back having an autograph book and a *big* pen is a must for everyone’s park supplies. The standard Disney autograph book that you can pick up in the parks is ‘fine’…but I made my niece a travel scrapbook-style autograph book for her first trip and (according to her), the characters made a *very* big deal about it - to my niece’s great delight!

[@lauradi308]

Oh, and I wasn’t joking about the big pen. A standard size pen is fine for ‘human’ characters (Peter Pan, the princesses, etc.), but if you’re getting an autograph from Mickey and his friends those pens are miserable to try and write with (think of how hard it is to paint with, say, a toothpick). Having a retractable sharpie (at the smallest) or one of those bigger novelty pens available will make everyone’s experience at a meet & greet go all that much smoother!

[@lauradi308]

And magic bands? Totally no longer necessary. If your friends went a few years ago I can see why they would have thought they were essential…but things change fast in Disney right now, for better and for worse (sadly). In this case, though - it’s for the better. Disney did a long-overdue software update where all of the functions of the Magic Band can now be done through the Disney Experience app. Magic Bands are now just being sold mostly for collectibles and for people who don’t want to use their phones as their bands in the parks (for whatever reason).

[@TheDailyDIYer]

How wonderful to get to move there 😍😍😍😍😍😍 What a dream!! Thanks for the advice and tips! Wish we could have met some characters this time around. A good excuse to go again in the future ❤️

[@angelicalister1627]

I've never been... But I'm a Disney lover!! I love ALL things Disney!! My all-time favorite's are Winnie the Pooh & Beauty and the Beast!!! I would love to take my kids & grandbabies for a family vacation... But it's soooo expensive!!! Definitely have it on my "bucket list" tho!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheDailyDIYer]

My daughters nursery was classic Winnie the Pooh ❤️❤️❤️

[@michellegarrick9747]

Disneyland I use to go every other weekend I'm from California then moved to Florida and that was the same. but now in Tennessee. Question the mickey flag shirt your husband had on where can I get one like that ?

[@reneechapman3270]

An acquaintance of mine is a rep for Mouse Bound Vacations, but even before that she wrote a book (on Amazon) about how to make the best out of your Disney experience.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Wow that’s awesome!

[@susanschneweis7948]

Sadly I have never been! Waiting now on the grandkids to get old enough!

[@verajackson1849]

Never been. Love from Northern Missouri

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Hi Vera!! Thanks for the comment ❤️

[@melissamack8821]

My Disney advice.....plan about 10 months in advance. Stay on property. Allow one full day in each park.

[@donnastroud9294]

I have been more times than i can count in florida.my first time was like 1973 i think

[@susanweldon6657]

Been to Disneyland 4x and WDW more than 30x

[@AdeleWDWdreamer]

Memory Maker is $169 if purchased in advance and WELL worth it! Glad you got some good photos! Have a Travel Planner help you out next time....we can usually find good last minute deals too and help with your planning details! ;)

[@sannef.2067]

I Think i was in Disneyland Annaheim 7 Times or more.

[@lisahughes3012]

i like your video😬

[@jaynetavis1526]

I'm 62 yrs young and have NEVER been to Disneyland or Disney world When I was you my parents took my brother but not me.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

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[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Never been but it's on my bucket list. Hubby has been all over the USA except Hawaii and Puerto Rico. If anyone wants more Disney tips check out Jennifer at The Family Fudge. She's a Disney mom.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

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[@almachapman5409]

Probably about 40 years ago. Before Epcot.

[@lotussutra444]

10

[@TheDailyDIYer]

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[@renayemcdougall7112]

I have never been there and now at my age of 54 and I suffer from Rhumatoid Arthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease in my back I won't be able to go now in this life. But Im glad you got to go, I wish when I was younger I could have went, but then we had young kids. We had 3 boys and I had my oldest at just 16 and his dad and myself got married when I was just about 18. We then went on to have 2 more boys. My oldest and middle son were 3 yrs and 8 months apart. And then we had the last son just 11 months after the middle son. So I was a married women with 3 sons all by the time I was 21. But my hubby and I are still together and have now been married 36 years. So now when we could go we have the time, we have the money but now my health just wont allow me. I told my hubby to go and take the 4 grandkids! Its more fun for the kids any way, I just want to see pics and video's of them having a blast with grandpa!!

[@TheDailyDIYer]

So sorry to hear that you won’t be able to go!! We watched so many videos of rides. Not the exact same but fun to “ride” the rides without the lines ❤️

[@renayemcdougall7112]

@@TheDailyDIYer yes it is I love to watch. So I hope and pray my grandkids get to all go. 3 have went now just 2 more and they will all have been there. 😃

[@hannahblair6672]

I do NOT recommend Be Our Guest. The food is just okay and it WAY too expensive. My family spent $600 just for our meals (no alcohol). The service was bad when we went, too. The castle is worth seeing but the doors are always open so I'd recommend just walking in to see the rooms. Places I recommend; Cinderella's Castle (better alternative to Be Our Guest and you get to actually see princesses), Prime Time, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, Satu'li (quick service), Crystal Palace

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Oh what a shame 😵 And thank you for suggestions!!

[@zannido3125]

@@TheDailyDIYer if they bring back service lunch it is worth it. I have no experience with table dinning menu so no opinion except to look at all menus and check DFB (Disney food blog channel). Quick service gets you in the castle and its the only quick service with refillable drinks. Plus the food isn't as frenchy lol and more cost effective

[@beverlyleibold3980]

I would love to take my granddaughters if I had the money. My husband said he would never want to go but it would be a dream for my girls and myself.

[@TheDailyDIYer]

Sounds like a great girls trip ❤️

[@bondedaruakids7343]

Oii

[@jenniecage349]

I have never been

[@TheDailyDIYer]

I could say the same thing till I was in my 30s.

[@bondedaruakids7343]

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