Helpful Tips & Tricks that you DIDN’T Know About at Disney's Animal Kingdom | My Thoughts from D23!

[@DiaryofaBasicBW]

I love your content. You're just really pleasant to watch. If there's more things to do in Orlando than just Disney and Universal, grab your media hat and start hitting up the tourism reps for Orlando. You can cover some events, local food, among other things, hopefully without coming too much out of pocket. I would be interested to see that.

[@RaisedByMagik]

Great idea!

[@cyndiellis9645]

Thanks Dev for all the helpful tips, people that don’t live in Florida appreciate all the honest and helpful things and content that you cover. Love watching all of your vlogs , you’re on my top list of ones that I watch. You always have excellent content, honest comments and tips. Not to mention, you and Bianca are pleasant and a joy to watch. Thank you for all that you bring us ❤️

[@maridomingo8281]

Love laid back videos like this one! Would love to see more casual content of the Disney parks and resorts. 😊

[@PCDev]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching Mari.

[@michelleculver238]

Those performers have always been one of my very fave things about AK… so talented and kind to talk to! ❤️

[@talyaalkins3484]

Thanks for the tips Dev! I will definitely be trying the Rainforest Cafe entrance next time 😉

[@lindahammond7759]

He wants you to try the cut thru by way of gift shop. I dont think he was telling you to eat there. I ate there years ago with my family and no one like the food there but the environment was good. There is an entry and exit to the park just outside the gift shop.

[@larrylewis1099]

Yes, one can have a good time without going on a ride. For me, as an old person (75), I have cancelled three trips since the horror began. Just seeing the parks makes me feel good. Your videos help me during my exercises. I just got my fifth shot, so I may be able to plan a trip soon.

[@Simoon79]

We love your content and your honesty.

[@sarasullivan6918]

Oh man...those performers in Africa. You brought some much needed sunshine to my morning, Dev. Thank you!

[@chelseamchardy3633]

It's funny you got into a fight with a can opener. I myself got into a fight with a can that had frozen coconut milk in it, and the can won. 8 stitches across my palm and a hell of a story for the emergency room nurses who fixed me up.

[@brianb2837]

Hey Dev! This could’ve come at a better time for me with my trip to Disney coming and I’m heading to Animal Kingdom this year and doing Savor the Savanna for the first time. Thanks so much Dev!

[@PCDev]

Oh that’s going to be such a nice experience Brian! Let me know how you like it.

[@stephaniefeldhaus6508]

The African dancers are the Bomb! Love them and the music!

[@markphilips9107]

Thank you for making me feel like I was there today. Animal Kingdom has a lot of fun rides but I feel the real attractions are the culture and of course the animals.

[@FLcollector]

Animal kingdom is by far my favorite Disney park and I’ve been going to Disney for 20+ years but I’ve slowly been gravitating more to universal due to pricing and so many better rides and things to do. Disney just isn’t keeping up IMO. I’d love to see more universal content in general.

[@donholson4709]

I always enjoy your comments and suggestions. Being a large man who loves rollercoasters, I would like to see your ideas on the availability of rides for people who are larger. Such as which rides have larger seats and such. You seem to always have helpful information. Thanks and keep doing such a good job.

[@maribelsanchez7726]

You look so fit and healthy in your photo shoot!! Been enjoying following you and Bianca along with your health journey! Loved today’s video! And in regards to the announcements I feel like Disney just gave us a lots of maybe this will happen in the future but nothing set in stone.

[@ericakelsey5864]

Dev just a bit of an FYI. TUSKER HOUSE, is going back to a full buffet on November 1st. So if you want to save your coins for that, it will be a more up to date review since it will be changing soon anyways. 🙃

[@Maddoggproductions]

Yes, make the reservation. I love the jack skeleton hoodie

[@cyndibanfi8514]

I like the parks and I like the state parks. I like today’s content because much of the time we are rushing to a ride and miss all the beautiful details of each park especially animal kingdom. A nice walk through the parks pointing out some details, animals, countries. I enjoy seeing the details that I rush by.

[@Docholiday504]

Another fun time at animal kingdom!!! The beauty at that park is under-rated!!!! Man how you let the can opener win glad you are ok!!!! Thanks for everything big brother!!!!

[@PCDev]

Hahaha bro it’s a long story 😭

[@amjoyful6057]

Lovely vlog, enjoying the animals, entertainment, and photo shoot. Keep sharing your fabulously unscripted days!

[@cyndibanfi8514]

Another idea is a challenge 10 rides in magic kingdom in one evening. A walk about the resorts is fun. A pub crawl at the Polynesian

[@ellieplanit]

Oh no! Getting cut by a canopener that bad would be AWFUL! I didn’t have to go to the ER for it, but I did break my toe playing duck-duck-goose in 8th grade. That’s the weirdest injury I’ve ever had 😅

[@melodyarcher5811]

Awesome rainforest cafe tip! 💗💗

[@Farrah-St]

Hope you heal up quick! I'd love a Resort tour of Coronado and Dalia lounge and Toledo

[@iiamjeezzy]

HAPPILY EVER AFTER RETURN!!!!! i never got to watch, i was so bummed that i wasn’t ever gonna be able to watch .

[@lindsay479]

I found this video so helpful. More tips and tricks for all parks inc universal would be amazing! I got a lot from this one for my visit in 4 weeks, thank you!

[@birdlady88]

So sorry to hear about your finger. I got myself pretty good with a mandolin slicer once. Never look around the room while using one - a lesson for the ages. My only suggestion for content that comes immediately to mind is a re-do of Narcoossee's at night for the fireworks this time - AND - if you can catch it - the electrical water pageant on the same night. We were there in May and just happened to catch both from inside the restaurant. It immediately turned me into the world's oldest 9-year-old. It made the food expense worth it (and that's saying a lot).

[@jonathanderijk5332]

Love your vlogs. One off the few vloggers i take seriously and feels legit to me. Good is good and bad is bad. Keep up the good work!

[@ajserviced.1760]

Animal Kingdom is my second favorite Disney Park. Mostly because of the animals, I love the Safari ride and then walk around and see all the animals. The African dancer show was amazing. Avatar is amazing, we love the Navi River Journey. Thanks for all the info and all your thoughts, we appreciate it. Us vacationers need the info for our next Journey to any park. Thank You so much. Be Safe Take Care

[@ACR747]

We wouldn’t mind some awesome date night ideas that you and Bianca go to and some reviews of those places

[@enchantedfloristoftampa3462]

It’s always a Pleasure!!!! Thanks Dev!!!!

[@ryancampbell4005]

Hey There Dev! My wife and I really love all your videos; from the cruise coverage to the park footage. If I may, I have a few ideas for future content... 1) We used to love your videos about resorts and restaurants. What about combing the two. A dinner at Steakhouse 71 with a tour of the Contemporary, for example. The video with Narcossee's and the Grand Floridian was great! 2) Would you consider doing a video about your fitness journey? I'm trying to get into "ship-shape" for a cruise in April 2023. I have a workout and diet routine, but would be interested in hearing about yours. Keep Up The Great Work!

[@markstever401]

Thanks for another great video - you're really good at including valuable pieces of info in every one. One topic I'd like to see you cover is the Scareactor Dinner in Universal. Thanks!

[@Goddessval888]

I enjoy your videos. Especially today because you are in my very favorite park. Wishing you continued good fortune.

[@pamelasayler1468]

Great video. Hope you have a good time in Disneyland. Been there 4 times and love it. Cars land and Incredicoaster are my favorites in California adventure. Love being in Walt's original park and experiencing all his original attractions.

[@frankie9271]

Thanks for these tips. I look forward to finding that photo spot by the Tree of Life!!!

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

I'm embarrassed to even admit this, I have a cat rescue and sometimes those darn cats get up on the counter and they knock things off. Well what I didn't expect is a blender blade to be on the floor, I wasn't watching where I was going and well I ended up in the ER how do you explain to your doctor that you stepped on a blender blade! When I say I am the poster child for Murphy's law seriously I think I need a t-shirt made! ❤️ Hope your finger gets better thank you for all you do you're one of the best content creators out there!

[@jacksonpeterson7501]

Hi ☺️ you've a cute picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope my compliment is appreciated ☺️

[@SWFLMark]

I am having an awesome fantastic day! Thanks for the content. Your videos are always entertaining, and full of info. Nice to come home after work and watch something that takes my mind off a long day of work. My youngest has not been to Animal Kingdom, this video confirms the fact that I need to take her there. Thank you as always Dev. Hope your finger heals and does well. Oh wait 😀. I grew up in central FL. If I had to give some advice I’d like to see content from places other than theme parks. Kelly Springs, Wiki Wachi, Ft Desoto, Siesta Key……..expanding sounds like fun especially with people looking for things to do other than Disney and Universal. Nothing wrong with them.

[@PCDev]

I really appreciate this comment Mark! Those are all good places that I’ll definitely check out soon. Yes Animal Kingdom is always fun.

[@ScottG91]

Would love a video about some great mom and pop breakfast/ brunch places around the parks. Love supporting great mom and pop places while on vacation.

[@PCDev]

That’s good to know Scott, I can definitely do that.

[@sammi7618]

Hey Dev, i would love for you to do a video about main street at Magic Kingdom. Going from each place e.g. firestation and the shops to really showcase what's there. I end up breezing past it when I've visited before. I think the history and idea behind it is meant to be interesting. Bit of Disney origins nostalgia please. Keep up the great work! Many thanks, Sammi, UK.

[@nicolemcconnell2836]

We really enjoy your content. Your Legoland pirate hotel and brick or treat videos swayed us to plan a trip (going next week!) and loved your coverage of kings island and cedar point. It helped us decide to upgrade our cedar point pass to platinum so we can go to kings island too. I love the laid back coverage of parks and tips. Loved the cruise coverage. Your hotel/resort reviews are also my favorite to watch of all the vloggers. I’d love to see even more content on Disney and universal hotels, especially now that things are basically back to “normal”. Have an awesome fantastic day! :)

[@amyw2650]

I would LOVE to see an update on Tusker House! My family is trying it for the first time at the end of October. I hope my 7 year old loves it!

[@ttash5042]

I’ll watch anything you post! Coming down for the holidays so I would love to see some things we can do around the Christmas holiday time beside going to the Disney parks but other than you are doing a great job with your videos!

[@KitKat_Kt]

In the 10th grade I slipped and fell down the last 2 stairs at home - TWO STAIRS. I sprained my ankle REALLY badly. It swelled up a ton (my foot looked morbidly obese, lol), turned black & blue (purple, brown, yellow, all kinds of colors, lol), and when I went to the doctor's office the 1st thing he said was, "...Wow. ...What did you DO??" He said it would've been better if I'd just broken it. I had to hobble around on crutches in high school for a little while (was not fun). Also sprained my tailbone by slipping on my parents' kitchen floor while just having socks on my feet. Decades later, it still bothers me sometimes when it rains, lol. ...Injuries are fun. 😒 Best wishes, hoping for a speedy recovery for your hand!

[@Sportyfamilia]

Yes this is what I’m talking about you shine when you are having a good time! Keep up the hard work! Great things are to come! 😊

[@WilliamK99]

A little late to the party but enjoyed your detailed walkthrough of DAK and overview of D23. Let's see if any of those announcements pan out...

[@shopper5969]

Animal Kingdom is nice! The weather looks beautiful! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing!

[@Priddy1936]

Would love to see a Busch Gardens video. We are considering a trip and we enjoy your honest reviews.

[@NoPlanetBee]

Had to comment regarding your finger! I sliced the exact same finger on a trip to Ireland. (Razor got loose in my luggage -PSA make sure your razors are capped) Ended up having the opportunity to visit the ER in Cork County Ireland. 😅 They were very nice! Hope yours feels better soon and you can get back on rollercoasters ASAP!

[@PCDev]

Now that’s a story wow! Thank you for the well wishes!

[@melissamowery6309]

I’m excited for the new Disney treasure cruise ship that looks beautiful 🤩 and I always have a fantastic day when watching your videos Dev have a wonderful rest of your week ♥️♥️♥️

[@nickynickau]

Hi Dev from Australia. I love your videos! I feel you missed a big thing for Disney to come from the D23 for us international viewers. The Disney cruise line comting to Australia for the first time ever! It's expensive but it's like you said in your fantasy cruise you pay for what a Disney cruise gives you! Keep being you and have an awesome fantastic day!

[@kristiemurphy3518]

I am excited that they are bringing back Happily Ever After, that Tron will opening up soon, the meet and greet with Figment and they are adding Hatbox ghost to Haunted Mansion.

[@PCDev]

Yes I’m also excited for happily ever after to return and the hatbox ghost is finally coming here to WDW!

[@jeffreymurray2251]

Jungle Book Attraction or an South American theme land would be an perfect fit for the Animal Kingdom

[@emmam6641]

A way off yet but would love some resort tours when the Christmas decorations go up! Like a monorail crawl of the decorations ♥️

[@connie8249]

Love your helpful and timesaving tips. We are coming down right after Christmas so how to work through the heavy crowds is super helpful

[@belle2263]

Oh I hear the howler monkeys in the background they make me cry of laughter I've never seen that before and how they go with the beat 😂 My son sliced his thumb before a vacation with the treadmill trying to get something jammed out of it and ended in ER like you. So we went and doctor said no rides....some lighter rides he just hide his fingers in his pocket and went on the rides hahaha he didn't want to miss out!

[@richarddavis9605]

Thanks for the video. Glad you gave an honest assessment of the underwhelming D23. The blue sky could be nice but that is at least 5 years and more likely closer to 10 or never. Can't wait to watch you Epic Universe!

[@AbbyTheMusical]

Such a relaxing video. Thanks for sharing all those helpful tips.

[@xenaapw]

Picked up some great tips from this video thanks PC dev, we have a huge group going in October for a wedding and these tips will definitely come in handy

[@tammymunzert7434]

Thanks for the tips at Animal Kingdom.

[@Iggy61]

Thanks Dev, timely, I’ll be at Animal Kingdom tomorrow and Epcot Friday. For future please talk about, deals you can get. I got a premium annual pass for Universal for this trip and a return in December. With the pass I got a room at the Royal Pacific hotel at a discounted rate of $244 for 1 night. For staying at any premier hotel I got a unlimited express pass for each person in the room for both check in and out days. So for $244 I go the room and $480 worth of express passes. That’s a major deal. No line longer than 5 minutes for us on Tuesday.

[@cklo8799]

How about showing us some real haunted houses/places around the Orlando area? Another idea is if you have time show viewers what to expect when traveling to Disneyland. Show us the area, what hotels/restaurants there are close by, what the cost might be to get to and from airports, etc… Thanks for all you do and hope your finger is healing well!!

[@capt.tuttle6292]

Dev got some Disney Cruise Line merch from his recent cruise.

[@livingbygrace8112]

Would LOVE to see some Disney Springs. Tired of Halloween stuff already.

[@saraaceves6642]

We’re always racing through AK… this was great video with things I’ve never noticed or seen. I think next time I’m going slow down :))

[@candycemonroe7345]

I do plan to ride the rides at animal kingdom, but it is the most fun to just wander and experience entertainment.

[@Parkhopper1985]

Agree 100% on the bartender at AK!! :)

[@Positively_Houston]

We're love to see some other entertainment/shopping places and restaurants around Orlando and beyond. 🤗

[@caligurl9127]

Thanks for the updates and tips. Hope your finger heals quickly.

[@melh2333]

Hi Dev, can you do a video on some if the healthier treats/snacks available to eat in the disney parks please? Thanks!!

[@roseeast9569]

Great video. Animal Kingdom has so much more to offer than just rides. It was so nice to see the animals and entertainment for a change. Loved all your tips. Would love to see other attractions in Orlando or nearby cities. And of course some hotels and resorts. Thank you again for a great video and I hope your finger heals quickly 😊

[@Daisy-cj3og]

If Disney wants to control the crowds at Disney they need to develop more family friendly rides at all the other parks. Adding another land to MK will just draw more crowds and increase the max capacity number. And their proposed new land doesn't make any sense to me. Love your video today! Lots of great tips and a little dose of Disney to brighten the day.

[@maribelsanchez7726]

More tip videos like today!! And healthy food options at the parks!

[@newworldastrology1102]

Ended up in ER cutting my thumb on a can lid putting together trash, I feel your pain!

[@allisonbennett5602]

I love your content your really fun to watch however I would love to see what there is to do besides shopping,parks etc

[@stephensmith3111]

Animal Kingdom is both the most naturally (most of it) and otherworldly (Pandora) beautiful park at W.D.W. For those of us who are not world travelers, it offers a small, but delightful slice of exotic cultures from Sub-Saharan Africa and Himalayan Asia. I am very happy that the live performers are back. I especially love the music of the kora player. Thanks for this and well done, Prince Charming Dev. My best to Lady Bianca. By the way, I also recently had a medical misadventure that was initiated by putting on a sock, but I will spare you and your gentle readers the grisly details.

[@Toni-747]

Always thankful for a PCDev post!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Dev happy Wednesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you all amazing Supporter

[@richelle3057]

I would like some cruise content and universal content. Thanks for the video!

[@fishfrenzy7959]

How about showing some hotel options that are off-site but have great value such as a shuttle or free breakfast

[@c.c.6749]

I love AK so much; I could just about live in there! Thanks for the gift shop entrance secret!

[@kellybennett2753]

Thanks Dev like your DCL cap

[@Parkhopper1985]

I would like too see a restaurant review of the new steakhouse at the Contemporary

[@emilyfrumker9527]

Happily ever after coming next year and Epcot getting new fireworks again and I love animal kingdom sand Epcot my two fav

[@randimurray5902]

For content, i'd say just keep doing everything you've been doing. You are so pleasant and lovely that it doesn't matter what the content is. I end up enjoying all of your videos. I am curious though about busing to Busch Gardens. I read on their website that they provide a complimentary bus from Orlando to Busch Gardens and I think you can even get pick up or drop off from resorts like Endless Summer. It would be awesome to see a video on that if the info is correct. Thank you so much for all the that you do. All the best to you and Bianca.

[@StarWarsFan9363]

For Disney Parks content, please do character meet and greets

[@disneymommy-du6co]

Hi Dev, my boys and I voted Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. We need your honesty with the food! Thank you! Love your channel.

[@lorenvalentine3898]

Dropped a knife on my foot and needed 8 stitches last year - narrowly missed the artery in it! Figuring out what shoes I could wear was interesting for a while.

[@xenaapw]

I’d like to see some transportation videos, both on property best ways to get from point a to point B as well as off property transportation for those of us staying in Airbnb or non-Disney hotels. Things like Uber versus Rent-A-Car traffic patterns in the morning and evening park the car in one lot and Disney transport well park hopping or moving car etc.

[@bellaangel4422]

Yes, please do an updated Tusker House Review .. please and thank you. I love going to AK every 8 months… pthat’s a perfect amount of time to miss that park. Plus I cannot go to this park during the summer, gets too hot and muggy. Thank you for sharing!

[@ScottG91]

Tusker House is so good, loved our dinner there during our last trip

[@GaryGreenway]

It would be fun to see some themed hotels not related to the major parks. Maybe something with super lush tropical gardens.

[@dellaelwan5232]

Disney info--S0S. Thanks for the info and the great scenery.

[@bridgetkorns8174]

My four year old, Michelle, is obsessed with Moana and Encanto. We had to watch those series of pictures 5 times. 😆 I loved the animals in the clouds on the last picture. If I hadn't watched that part of the video five times I don't think I would have noticed.

[@spragit3834]

Love the video and content. You never disappoint. I think I would like to see some “less touristy” stuff … maybe some favorite spots that are not Disney or Universal related and a bit easier on the pocketbook. Sending healing wishes for your finger - those can openers are no joke 😂

[@zip-a-dee-doo-dah-dave686]

Nice to meet you outside the Rainforest today. Keep up the great work 👍

[@PCDev]

It was nice meeting you also

[@kellycarillo1859]

Volcano bay now that the peak of summer is over more universal videos

[@catherinema7047]

Thanks for all the secret tips! I will make sure to use the next time I’m in AK.

[@jayneestrycker8691]

DAK has always been my fav park😊

[@theeverythingworkshopcreat7240]

Hey Dev I don’t know if this would be good but for people moving to Florida it might be relevant. If you could tour the grocery stores near Disney and Universal. Like Sam”s club and Publix’s. Even some Wine 🍷 shops might be interesting. Thanks for asking