How Disney World Tricks You Into Spending More Money

[@Kai-pm3nq]

1:04 More spending=better privileges 3:34 Promised savings 5:20 Alcohol 7:24 Return trip (bounce back) offers 9:00 Surge prices 12:01 Overcharging for essentials 13:35 Memory maker (photos) 15:30 Light ups, balloons, and bubble wands 17:05 “Limited time” souvenirs 19:05 Smells pumped in 21:00 Placed gift shops

[@a12jay6]

Thank you SSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOO much

[@DangerDave-e7u]

I'll be going to Disney World for a second time in my life. It comes just about 30 years to the day from the first. I'm excited! 🐭🌍

[@stephclarke6850]

Have fun! I got to do that this winter and it was the best!

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

Welcome again and enjoy the magic 🪄

[@tradingfriends]

You're going to have a blast! Remember to take your time and stay hydrated!

[@katywatsonyay8090]

I haven’t been in 21 years so I get it. First time as an adult

[@ThePrincessandtheDad]

Yepper doodle!!! I’ll be taking my daughter June 17, let’s be honest with ourselves… is there a greater place than Walt Disney World?

[@erinmalone2669]

Stock up on gifts at an outlet mall or online discounted and put it in your luggage. Pull one or two out every day. BYO glow sticks. Bring that refillable water bottle. You can hide sandwiches in a box of tampons. Works well. They don’t check.

[@tpg5974]

Admittedly, I am a sucker for the refillable mugs. Yes, they are extremely overpriced, but when spending a few sweltering days at the pool, they become invaluable. Especially at resorts like Saratoga Springs, where a refill station is 30 feet from the pool. So convenient!

[@michaeljensen1817]

The refillable mug, while you can use it at your house, can also be used at your local convenience store. If they offer a refill price, you can save money for years. I have my mug from 2014 and still get cheaper coffee prices now. So for me that's totally worth it even if you don't think it is while on the actual trip.

[@doctorprepperisprepared]

When our kids were little and we came home to our WDW DVC resort, I would ship a box filled with the kids stuff to our vacation resort two days before our arrival so the kids had things there so we would not have to buy anything for them while there. It saved us a small fortune over the years as Disney Vacation Club members. Items sent down were changed over the years to save money not having to go off property to get them. And sending items purchased while on vacation to our home after buying them on property saved on hauling them home in our baggage. Win, win both ways.

[@staceyclay3784]

On the bounce back offer, when we have been there, that extension as well as the 800 # is actually disconnected. When i have called the other reservation line, cast members have said bounceback has not been a thing since they closed in 2020.

[@Matt_Hatt3r]

For what it's worth, Photopass photographers are really good at taking creative pictures. And if you pack a travel size hair brush and a little towel to wipe your sweat, the pictures will look just fine. 😊

[@MissPrissJewels]

Traveling with a toddler? We went to Disney last month and some of these things saved us! Get memory maker, the best pics were taken and these were the only family pictures that we got on the trip. The popcorn bucket, was pricey but it kept our tot happy for hours. We did not end up with the refill but the hours of joy while she had her popcorn were priceless. Also purchase your bubble maker before going BUT remember to buy backup bubbles. Our daughter ran through them ten times over. The park sells them for $2 each and they are tiny.

[@RhodeIslandDude]

Also, me and my friends have refilled our soda mugs in the parks every time we were in the parks. 😊

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

What to you mean ? Your resort mugs? That’s wrong if so.

[@colinrichardson3887]

UK based guests get PhotoPass included in the price of our park tickets already. We had way more than nine photos each. Found we took around four or five group shots and also several in rides. I had around three or four character meets just on my own, my grandkids had a few too. Whenever we passed a photopass photographer with a small or non existent queue we stopped for a fast photo session. The trick shots made us smile, totally random surprises. You know something will be added but often have no clue what until your photos appear on your phone. A lot of money, yes. it’s worth it if you use it though. Our best experience was my grandchildren met Minnie Mouse in Epcot and they had posed snaps, hugging Minnie snaps and then a snap of Minnie walking off with my grandson as she went for a break. Can’t put a price on my daughters face when that happened ; it was pure Disney magic.

[@fjmeckel]

AJ, you do a terrific job with these videos. The writing is excellent, your delivery is flawless and the points you make are without exception very useful. The only time I have been to WDW was in 1982 when we spent New Year’s Eve at EPCOT. I want to go back, but I may have to get a graduate degree to figure it out - although your videos and guides are a godsend. Thanks from another Texan!

[@dandiehm8414]

I found the best way to save money on souvenirs is... NOT TO BUY ANY. Seriously - you will forget all about them a week after your vacation.

[@tyefr78]

Or if you get a souvenir, get a functional one: mug, shirt, bag, etc.

[@laurallewien2165]

My Crocs were my best investment 😊

[@Kokomadeta]

I love Photopass Memorymaker! We get over 200 photos per trip and I turn them into photo books and video slideshows. I think my only disappointment was with a super zoom photo when I didn't understand where the camera was.

[@lillyfish2657]

My kids LOVE their glow wand! Toddlers LOVE bubbles. I say Wand rather than wands bc one broke in my suitcase coming home. It must have turned on in transit and the bubble liquid warped the inside. However, they use it all the time and I plan on buying 2 more when we go next time. Just make sure to remove the batteries before you pack them in the suitcase.

[@Kokomadeta]

None of my bubble wands have survived the trip home. I don't know why. I always carefully pack them. So I just don't purchase them anymore.

[@spiritedreviewexc]

the reusable mugs are a GREAT Thing, and even if you get it 2 or 3 days in to your trip you still GET your money back in the long run, and I'm using it RIGHT NOW! (not right now cause it's late) but i love making ice coffee in it, and it's dishwasher friendly Yal!

[@amymoyer512]

We go to the parks every two years for 10+ days per trip. The refillable popcorn buckets and refillable mugs are definitely a great bargain for us.

[@VoidedMirror]

I’m very miserly about souvenirs, but willing to splurge on things that’ll save me time such as Genie+ or ILL purchases. It balances itself out.

[@forcewielder2000]

In other words, to help save money you don't need to: *buy any sort of souvenir in the park *stay at a Disney hotel *buy treats in the park *go during peak season *buy photos taken via the MemoryMaker system

[@duckburgduckworth512]

AJ in your opinion are the after hour events worth the cost?

[@annlavine3576]

Are the popcorn buckets good for maple popcorn< caramel popcorn, cheese, ranch or buffalow ? Does Disney still have those

[@erinelizaball2469]

Will ya'll please make a video with tips for doing Disney with a baby? I'm taking my 8 month old in June and am so anxious! I've been to Disney many times but have no clue what this trip will look like with a baby!

[@DFBGuide]

we have one here that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIO9mZ9sadOqe68

[@MS1993]

Why not wait til the kid can actually remember 🥴

[@tracigunter3428]

We took our son when he was 10 months old and got his first haircut at the Harmony Barbershop at Magic Kingdom. When we came out, the parade was going right past the door and the look of awe on his face was wonderful! It’s a great memory! Make sure you have a stroller cover, white noise machine, and little stroller clip-on fan. With the help of all of that, he took naps easily. Take advantage of the baby care centers. They’re quiet, air conditioned places to go to feed and change the baby. There are rocking chairs there too if that’s what baby needs to fall asleep. You can take the baby on slow rides like It’s a Small World and Animal Kingdom Safari, either sitting in your lap or baby-wearing. Don’t stress too much! Prepare well beforehand and all will be great.

[@hookerjenn8651]

Took our oldest the first time at eight months old. Be prepared to hold that baby a lot and for them to get Hot. Fans and shade and stroller covers are awesome. If baby is a Velcro kiddo, make sure your baby wearing apparatus is comfortable for You in all elements. We drove so I had the ability to bring a case of diapers and a tote of food and formula when I couldn’t nurse. From one worrier to another, it’s going to be fine. You’re going to have fun, and it’s going to be an amazing memory.

[@technole]

Parking is always the one I slide on since it’s an all day thing, and taking monorail to other parks. But alcohol I can never control myself lol

[@sether199]

The mugs are totally worth it, just for coffee alone.

[@DairXV]

Oh i fully expect Disney to pull a fast one on me, which is why my "spend money at Disney World" fund is twice what I'm actually planning on spending.

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

I just don't bother. For the price of a short stay at a Disney resort, you could enjoy a luxury vacation in a real location like Europe.

[@DairXV]

@@AdmiralBonetoPick I grew up in Europe and saw a lot of it while there. While I wouldn't mind going back, it's not a bucket list item anymore.

[@smithrngr]

they get me with party pins and steins everytime.

[@nathanmaunu_1400]

I love this channel but I live in CA. I know that AJ does Disney World most of the time but can someone recommend me a channel that is the equivalent (or somewhat close in similarity) to these for Disneyland?

[@rosiewoodgate2112]

I feel like I'll find my people here. My fiancé and I are staying at Universal for our honeymoon next year and he's desperate for a day trip to Hollywood Studios for Galaxy's Edge. We're in the UK. Talk to me about how genie+, park tickets etc would work best for us PLEASE! My brain is on fire!

[@LordSmapy]

You had an image of a freestyle soda machine, does Disney have those?! I’m caffeine intolerant so it’s the only way I can get caffeine free sodas away from home. I would be so excited if it was there somewhere in Disney World!

[@crisreneemakes7178]

Yes they do but only at a few resorts (Port Orleans French Quarter and the Poly

[@LordSmapy]

@@crisreneemakes7178 neat, thanks!

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

that was fun. thanks.

[@davyannajones]

ADD THE MEMORY MAKER

[@williamoleary9330]

It goes without saying….

[@sunnygibbs925]

Wait!!!!! August is a slow season for Disney????? 😬 with the amount of time I spent on those lines, I don't want to see peak season!

[@crisreneemakes7178]

I don't think the bounce back offer has come back post COVID.

[@carbondragon]

I suspect you would already know this if you have seen even a couple of your videos. I can't help but think you might have a better time at Disney if you just set $1000 on fire and decide not to go. It will cost you less too. Imagine if you could just go to Disney with almost no preparation and just go do whatever you see that looked interesting. That's what you used to be able to do at disney, I used to live in Orlando so I know. And that was as little as 20 years ago. You paid "reasonable" prices, could see what you wanted to see, not be too shafted eating in the park, and just have fun. Now they hold you by your shoes and try to shake every last quarter out of your pocket.

[@cheezeburger43]

Are you taking applications so I can get paid to spend money at Disney?

[@susanski5588]

Great ideas video.... refillable ideas may be worth it IF you want to carry it around with you. So glad I don't drink so Yea one Savings for me. Surge pricing is something not planned for completely cause it seems it goes up and down so quick you can't plan for all of the cost. Then park hopping, not for me cause it says only after 2pm which is Not worth it to me. Instacart is NOT worth it cause the increase item pricing is at least 20% plus service fee, plus delivery charge plus tip expected....just pay Disney price. Suggestion...do your ride days and pick money day as shopping day only. Thanks for videos. I love them all. Just wish I could afford to go.

[@richardmercer2337]

Tricks us? We get in lines for the privilege of spending more!

[@richardmercer2337]

Food and More Food and Yet Still More Food Festival! 😋

[@erinmalone2669]

Yeah. We already knew we were going to bankrupt ourselves.

[@nobreyner60]

It's funny how EPCOT gets constant news about drunks going out of control

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

I can honestly say I’ve never run I to anyone drunk at EPCOT , guess I’ve been lucky.

[@thesneakyjawa]

I personally think Universal is no better. In the end, it's all worth it because it is truly a magical experience. Can't say that for everyone but just how I personally feel about it 🙂

[@SethMKnight]

Is it Smellitizers or Smellitzers? 😅

[@kathymcel]

Don't expect joffreys to replace Starbucks if thats what you are used to. I dont like it at all.

[@martelvonc]

Is it really a trick if I know and do it anyway? LOL!

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

There's a really simple way not to fall for any of this...

[@whitedragon153]

Yup.... Don't go in the first place LOL. OR don't care about lines or go in the off season. Also, drink water instead and bring your own snacks in a travel back pack.

[@anarizmoore]

Do you really need alcohol to have fun? 🤔😉

[@erinmalone2669]

For the parents who need to cope with the dwindling bank account and meltdowns

[@anarizmoore]

@@erinmalone2669 WOW.... that's really sad but, real for more people than we like to admit.

[@2railnation]

Tell us something we don't know.

[@ricanvibez]

No they don’t. I go there fully expecting to spend a ton even tho my girlfriend is always there to tell me no😂

[@foxsonmama]

This video should be titled, good tips if you’ve never gone to a theme park or on any vacation. Bring extra money for alcohol? If you forgot sunblock you can purchase it or order it? Don’t forget Instacart has tax? I mean seriously how is any of this not already extremely obvious? I can see in the comments already a lot of people are just on the same page as me, this all goes without saying- this is all just basic common knowledge that even people who have not been to Disney World, would be able to figure out on their own.

[@williamelewis464]

Still a you choice…the only non-choice is to buy a ticket or pass if you want to go. Time for some personal responsibility.

[@BeBaBoO17]

Hey can you do a video about the Assessibility that disney world offers for families who have kids with autism and other disorders please 🙏 The das my son as autism and i got to use the das its free Lightning lane but you have to book a ride/show one at a time ⏲️