SECRETS for Your FIRST Disney World Trip

[@emdobz]

Impatiently waiting for my first ever trip in March !! I always dreamed of going as a kid but it just wasn't possible for my family, so after lots of saving I'm finally going as a 32 year old Disney adult lol. Trying to ignore all the negative reviews from the locals / regulars cos this will be a once in a lifetime trip for me. Thanks for all your vids they have been invaluable in learning the ropes of everything.

[@flodurelle437]

I was 45 years old when I realized my very first ever Disney trip. I cried during The nighttime parade ( they still had them at that time). You are never too old to enjoy the magic

[@xojilliebean16]

29 year old Disney adult here. Making my childhood dream come true and finally doing my first Disney vacation in September! I can't wait! Hope you have a blast!!

[@Gmariex0726]

As a child my family couldn’t afford going to Disney either! Went for my first time at 31 for my honeymoon, it’s absolutely MAGICAL and amazing. I feel like I appreciate Disney so much more now since I couldn’t experience it as a child. After our first trip I’ve been obsessed since and going back end of March too I’m so excited! Enjoy your time!!

[@kimolstad8348]

Yep. No DW for this 60+ “kid” but taking my grandson… completely intimidated

[@ryancordle3625]

Taking daughter for daddy daughter get away in March

[@JT-ue1xk]

Not my first Disney world trip but it's been 18 years since I last visited and i was 20 years old at the time. We went as a family and since then my father has passed away. He was the happiest I had ever seen him, as a single father of 3 in Disney. Now I'm 38 years old, married, and bringing my husband for his first time. We will celebrate and honor my father's life. I can't wait

[@nellAx19]

Haven't been to Disney in over five years. And we missed out on a lot of rides when we were there due to long waits (Everything in Pandora, Snow White's Mine Train thing, Galaxy's Edge wasn't built yet, etc.), so this is gonna feel like a totally new trip with more time, more budget, and more attractions than last time. Especially excited for all the food.

[@RLucas3000]

My friend went about then and did the most popular rides had waits between 3.5 and 5.5 hours, DFB sugarcoats it a little by saying ride times of an hour.

[@aniyhaforgs8517]

sooo excited for all the new food when i go back

[@ReneeOfTheFae]

My fiancé and I are going to plan our honeymoon for Disney World, and while excited, I am SO OVERWHELMED! So much seems to go into planning a trip to Disney over anywhere else. I love planning, but this one has me stunned every time I sit down to try and begin the process. He's been a couple of times, but it sound like it was much simpler when he went before. I've been trying to go since I was a child in the 80s, so this will be my first time there! So, like I said - so excited, but so overwhelmed. 😅

[@margaretthompson9862]

So happy for you. I highly suggest a travel agent.

[@anachong9088]

The only way 9--=pp-

[@anachong9088]

I’m going on my second date

[@PartOfTheGame]

I never thoought I'd have the income to plan a Disney trip, or any trip for that matter, and here I am planning a Disney World trip for next fall, after have planned a Zion Nat'l Park trip for this summer. I am overwhelmed with Disney but THANK YOU SO MUCH for all these guides and even recommending Small World Vacations because with how much I'm willing to spend to make this first Disney adventure as memorable as possible, I don't want to accidentally ruin a whole day, or worse, because I forgot one small thing. Thank you, thank you!

[@DisneyGuide_WonderlandTravels]

I’m actually on my way to the airport for my first Disney trip! I’m so excited, and thank you, your videos really helped!

[@markheying2830]

If you meet a Princess, which Princess do you hope to meet?

[@cynthiastlaurent3878]

This is your 2nd video I found on Disney in Florida and I am loving your video's! We are planning our 1st time to Disney (my daughter is 21) and another mother/daughter is going with us. We are so excited!!! But I need to do it as cost efficient as I can to make it work, so all your tips/advice/information is going to be very useful.👏☺ One things that caught me from your last video, is Thanksgiving is mentioned as a more pricier time to go, yet our travel agent gave use dates Nov 23rd, Dec 7th or March 5th had good flight/hotel deals. I preferred Mar. 5th but the girls are worried parks would be busier and Dec. we would get back to close to Christmas for other mom so looking at the Nov. 23rd date. So I just hope this will be good cost efficient month to go still for more then flight/hotel! We are in Canada so maybe that is why. Thank you for these video's, and I will be watching many more!😍 Subscribed!

[@NoblePierson]

My wife and I went on our honeymoon and it was amazing, we saved money and knew what to do because these videos. Can’t wait to come with my first born in a couple of years! Thank you :)

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I am almost jealous of first timers! There’s a lot to be said for discovering everything for the first time ever, although I can see how overwhelming it can be as well.

[@jonfisher7317]

Our first time will be in two weeks!! Overwhelming is right. Oh my gosh 😂 DFB channel has been my savior

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@jonfisher7317 That’s awesome, you’re coming at such a great time of year! DFB is amazing and my best bit of advice is plan away but just go with the flow when the plans go sideways... sometimes that’s when the best stuff happens if you’re open to it. So many people work so hard to get here but then forget to take a breath and enjoy it. I hope it’s the best trip ever!!!

[@jonfisher7317]

@@wdwexploreandchill oh I love that! Thank you for the reminder! It's easy to get lost in the plans

[@Lookatthiscoolrock]

I’m 9 my family is pretty broke and we can’t afford to go I don’t think we ever will

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@Lookatthiscoolrock I remember being 9 and living in West Virginia, going to Disney World seemed impossible to me then too. Now my dream job is filming all of the wonderful walks I take around the Disney property so I can share what it’s like being here for those who can’t make it right now. Also, a lot of kids come here to work for the college program so that is definitely something you could set a goal for!

[@apfelbasket]

Magic Band's aren't chunky. They're smaller, smoother & better over all then most watches! Plus a Magic Band is easier to wear then carrying a Room key, Credit card Park pass, Park hopper pass & meal passes... Which used to have to all be lugged around separately, plus more.

[@anorris09]

I really appreciate this video! I asked on FB a few days ago about only having one day in with park hopper and you covered so much that will really help me maximize the time/experience! Thank you!!!’

[@lout3921]

I think the best tip if you can bring somebody whose experience going to Disney. My sister refuses to go unless I go since I know the ins and outs. I managed to get all of us on all the rides very efficiently.

[@tannergray7563]

Can’t wait to go on my first trip in march 🎉❤

[@annlavine3576]

my first trip is Jan next year

[@BillWilt-lp8pq]

Just want to thank you for all the updates , they have helped me with all my planning , You and your team are GREAT

[@kyleaarons8482]

Around 28:00 when she said "you can make your first expensive mistake before your trip even begins! Yay!" I spat my drink. I love how AJ puts humor into everything

[@felvkitties8]

Not my first trip but excited to go back in May for flower and garden. :)

[@daasiaellison6268]

I remember going my first time I was so excited and had a great time. Went back for my 21 birthday best birthday ever!!!!

[@kaner15]

Wish I could go again

[@bolanleojum1244]

This helped me a lot, Thank you and keep up the good work

[@kippydoo71]

Patiently waiting for Moana until we book! It’s my girls favorite!

[@jonleibow3604]

I'll probably never be able to afford a Disney vacation...I still enjoy watching these videos, though!

[@cd2290]

I hear you. We were paycheck to paycheck for so long and only recently came into a “comfortable” family income. Even still, I’m having sticker shock planning out 2023 trip and are questioning how anyone can realistically afford this trip. And I’m going with the ultra cheap hotel option with a 25% sale and have family who have annual passes. Even with all that, we are guessing it will still cost nearly $1000 per day for 4 people with everything included transportation, hotel, food, extras, etc… It’s crazy. My aunt who lives in FL told me that many Floridians never go because daily ticket prices are just so much.

[@luigi7834]

i dont think i will ever go either but i love to fantasize. people like this on youtube let me live through them vicariously. thank you

[@hannahbanana701]

Haha! We just went in June 2022. My first time ever.. It was magical! Next trip in 944 days!! Can't wait!😂😄

[@Imreddbtw]

Going for my 26th birthday next week ! Im super pumped!!

[@erwinmartin1565]

I have not been to Disney in four years are used to live in Florida and we’re going again for for my birthday

[@ArrowsForTheEnemy]

Going to Flower & Garden for the first time in June!!! The heat doesn’t bother me (born in Florida haha).

[@anthonybernardfamily9258]

Blizzard Beach is the one closed, not typhoon lagoon.

[@cheeseburgerhater6676]

I’m going in march ahhhh

[@markheying2830]

Most of the time, I hope to meet any of the following 10 Characters. 1: Rapunzel 2: Minnie 3: Peter Pan 4: Jack Sparrow 5: Gaston 6: Jasmine 7: Elsa 8: Aurora 9: Tigger 10: Buzz Lightyear

[@misssagacious]

I used Small World vacations travel booking services for my 2019 WDW trip and cannot recommend them enough! My agent kept me up to date as Disney came out with discounts and deals like the free dining package and I was able to put down about $200 and slowly pay off the rest of my trip.

[@TC-tm6bj]

We have 54 more days for our first overseas family trip and first Disney World adventure!!! We are so excited but I am also getting a bit stressed about it all. These are great videos. Do you have any for your first timers coming from overseas? We are coming from Australia and I think the biggest "to do" on our list is to remember who to tip and when etc.

[@evenetterville6787]

Hoping to take our grandchildren in October. Is that a good time basically?

[@queensofbridges4619]

I guess I’m one of those that don’t care about crowds. We went during spring break and honestly I couldn’t see the crowds I was so focused on what we were doing next. And lines are more time to talk and eat snacks 🍦 🥨 😋

[@biancanetto7609]

Using park hop can I go to my reserved park , leave, and come back to it later on same day?

[@heidibrown3854]

Absolutely… as long as you go to your first park

[@GuardianMinerva]

First timer going!!!

[@rjendo82]

Can you do one for Disneyland? I'm going there next year and I don't know what to expect.

[@TheRealHomlessFrenchKid]

1 more day I’m kinda nervous to go on the 7 hour trip😊

[@Bailey.Morgan123]

I feel like this was a missed opportunity for saying “the first time in forever Disney trip”

[@Samsam-tr3cx]

WDW used to have VIP tours for classic rides or thrill rides, they were on select days and around 4 hours long, but theses disappeared after the closures, will they be coming back? Plus WDW had special events in Epcot that included Dessert party, VIP ride on Frozen and the evening show and in M.K they had a special event that included a meal at Cinderella Royal table, dessert party and VIP fireworks views, these two also disappeared after the closure, will they be coming back?

[@spiritedreviewexc]

Birthday T-shirts please!

[@jounaling]

Hi! We do not see any parades listed in Disney World's hours & events calendar for all parks in Apr. Does anyone know if they will list it closer to the date or there aren't any parades happening in Apr (I hope not!). Thanks.

[@dman7895]

haha festival of the arts always reminds me of Bobs's Burgers being a seaside town with the Wonder Wharf that also has the wharF ARTS festival too haha

[@user-pz5fm2kr1l]

I want 2 go so bad. Here is my list 2 do is ride Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mission of Space, then see if the Backstreet Boys are performing there, then get last but not least a t-shirt and cup. I'm afaird of heights so badly.

[@anachong9088]

I’m just going through a rough road of grief with this whole family

[@The_Alexandra_B]

Trying to make the 158 days until our trip fly by!

[@PrettyPlanWithMe]

Do you have video on just magic kingdom. What rides are there? Just want know which rides i need gennie us for. I have a 6yr old and we know he rides there. Not park hopping. Still dont get the park pass does. 😕

[@anachong9088]

The only 99

[@tikiviktor]

Question, do you know if Small World Vacations can help me with hotel booking and park reservations.

[@DFBGuide]

They can definitely help with hotel bookings and will walk you through all the details of making park pass reservations

[@claudiajimenez1271]

First trip 2023

[@janicericciuti9035]

Thanks AJ

[@anachong9088]

The most recent example was in February

[@lovingit824]

Thank you for all the tips booked my family’s trip last January and we don’t travel till March! We are visiting from the uk and only have 2 days in Disney 3rd April in MK, worried it will be crowded due to the first night of happily ever after and HS on 5th which is an after hours day so I’m guessing it will be very crowded from 6pm 😮 any tips or advice would be much appreciated x

[@RLucas3000]

HS might not be so crowded. You got a bit unlucky on your MK day, but I would do: if you are staying in a Disney hotel, take advantage of early hours and get there extra early. A lot wanting to be there for the new night show may sleep in. Hit the busiest ride that you want to do first (7 dwarfs mine train?). Then see if Peter Pan hasn’t gotten too bad yet. Invest in the Genie+ if you only need it for 2 days. It’s $60+ for a family of 4 but worth it since you will be here such a short time and are from the uk.

[@KARINCLANE]

I love your video guides, and I hope to go to Disney World next year for my first Disney vacation! I am a little confused. You had mentioned some great companies that can help me plan my trip, but you had also said that usually the best to do is book directly with Disney. I will definitely need guidance, when I’m ready to book. Guess I will be getting at least one of your guides. 😄

[@DFBGuide]

Small World Vacations is a great travel agent that can help you plan your trip. They will book directly with Disney. We recommend that opposed to booking through 3rd party sites like Expedia or Hotels.com just so you’re 100% confirmed to be getting the exact room your looking at and everything is smooth when planning your trip. Definitely check out our guides for help with planning food & budgeting, we spend a LOT of time packing in all our knowledge into those to help you plan every detail!

[@anachong9088]

I’m just trying my luck with this and

[@SuavePeanuts]

If I am getting the disability service. Do I need genie + still?

[@donnajohnson4459]

Nope. No. Nada...etc!

[@eprohoda]

yahoo~ super,total super masterpiece.🖖

[@Ronclown]

I haven't been to Disney World for 23 years but was at Disney Land 21 years ago. My question is do u need to have a smart phone for dining resservations like my friend's sister said or can u just book them and go to the resturant the day of ur park day and get in w/ ur name?

[@heidibrown3854]

Without the reservation, many restaurants sell out before the day.

[@laurasponaugle9637]

You really need a cell phone overall in Disney, especially in the parks, but if you make the reservation you can give your name. Just understand that if Disney makes a mistake you need your number for them to find it and without a phone it is tough. Write down everything.

[@anachong9088]

😮 The ❤

[@familyfehl9975]

Can you give us just a loop of the music you have in the background? Haha

[@Tourism43]

Nice 👍

[@danebarner3129]

AJ, what was the sandwich from Harbor House at 24:24? Thank you!

[@hag6842]

It’s called the Sea Captain Catch. Cod fish sandwich

[@janiemartinez6654]

We booked our flight using credit card points and already reserved the parks and got tickets directly with Disney World. I am feeling overwhelmed. Can small group vacations still help, or must we book with them? Is that the name of the travel agency?

[@elainebower8776]

Small World Vacations is the DFB Guide recommended travel agency

[@tmsala59]

Can anyone answer me this question, PLEASE? I purchased the new Disney Dining Card for my trip to WDW in September this year. It states that it's accepted at select Disney restaurants. But is it accepted at All Star Movies Resort Food Court! The food court is not technically a restaurant but a food court. That's why I'm asking. Thanks to all you mouseketeers! 💖

[@nekowaifu5358]

Yes! You may! You can use is at quick-service venues, food carts, kiosks and more. 😊 Hope this helped!

[@tmsala59]

@@nekowaifu5358 Thank You Very Much!💖

[@alyssahernandez102]

It’s it me or did anyone see something in the sky at 19:27 it kind of looks like it said GOD am i being too observant ????

[@Dudeitsnickk]

It does! In Florida they have those sky writers and they usually write “God loves you” or “Jesus loves you” in the sky.

[@krisrhood2127]

Too cool!

[@krisrhood2127]

My sister in law said that

[@elizabethvanvliet2380]

You guys should add some women’s v neck tees to the mercy store.

[@edielesousa1506]

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[@anachong9088]

I’m 😊

[@anachong9088]

I’m just going home and I’m just getting dressed so I’m just trying not

[@anachong9088]

The first one I

[@wendygutierrez5242]

Can you talk about line options for disabled guests?

[@heidibrown3854]

My mom rented an ECV from an outside company, so that she could go anywhere… everyone was so accommodating, but keep your patient pants because it takes longer to get the whole family to get on

[@apfelbasket]

Please make a video for those of us that go to Walt Disney tech free! We don't have a smartphone or tablet & therefore won't be using any apps or ride in Minie Vans, but need to know how to access park features off line... Did your mind just melt!? Lol

[@shawnwillbok]

come on lol j+ is $18 now

[@anachong9088]

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[@gordon4695]

Plan a different vacation. Disney is a total waste of time and money. Went way down hill.

[@hoodhustlers7911]

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