When my son was three he had sensory processing issues, basically meaning he was hyper and acting out all the time, at home and school. I brought him and his grandmother to Disney World and specifically stayed at the Animal Kingdom resort with a room with a small balcony overlooking giraffes and various types of antelope. The change in his anxiety and impulse control after a week of sitting just watching the animals when we were at our room, as well as spending time each day at the aquarium in Epcot was beyond my expectations. It helped him more than his three months in occupational therapy. I just wish it wasn’t at least a half mile walk of hallway to the main lodge from our room.
@jessicacoxe74572 жыл бұрын
🤫 At the Riviera you can have a great view of the Epcot fireworks 🎆 from your own balcony! Standard view and then request to be on the front of the resort, 4th floor or higher.
@mousestreetdvc2 жыл бұрын
The Best Room at WDW is the one at whatever resort your staying at! Happy Thursday from the Mouse Street Crew!
@wesdraws2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to Walt Disney World for the first time in my life in August
@johnmatthews35582 жыл бұрын
Every room and room type in Saratoga Springs, except the tree houses, was just remodeled and look incredible.
@C43_X2 жыл бұрын
I Love Your video’s and I still don’t get why people hate on your channel, but keep doing Great content and you will have more success.
@gracecarter15472 жыл бұрын
I know right? People say that she exaggerates. Clearly they haven’t heard of figurative speech. This channel is by-far the best Disney planning tool!
@Kdkdleeme2 жыл бұрын
I can’t afford to go to Disney probably for a while 😂 but boy do I love keeping up with you guys for all the best info!
@diancialauren12 жыл бұрын
You can!! Put away a little every month.
@samanthalee1372 жыл бұрын
you don’t have to pay all of it up front! you can make payments
@jillianprever70712 жыл бұрын
The tree houses are literally the best! I’m a Floridian so I’ve gone to Disney a lot growing up. But the trip I remember the most we stayed in the tree house with my grandfather, he passed last year but it is still my favorite memory with him❤️
@RegularPersona2 жыл бұрын
I always stay in the tree houses before a cruise if I have a car because you can park right next to the treehouse. In fact the last time I stayed in one was before a cruise with my Mother In Law and another couple. There were five of us, and we all had a room to sleep in. I use DVC points to stay there and always book it at 8 AM exactly 7 months in advance.
@jessicamatiuk47382 жыл бұрын
They are tearing them down 😭
@RegularPersona2 жыл бұрын
@@jessicamatiuk4738 Where did you see that? I can find noting alluding to that.
@janett2532 жыл бұрын
@@jessicamatiuk4738 not true
@jessicamatiuk47382 жыл бұрын
Nothing officially has been announced but 7 construction permits have been submitted for Treehouse villas. I hope it's just a huge refurbishment. They are very unique
@ethanbattison68302 жыл бұрын
I experience very conflicting emotions when watching your videos. On the one hand, I’m sorrowful that I’m not in WDW - the post-Disney blues. On the other hand, I’m fulfilled with a joyful nostalgia. I can’t be the only one…
@Renee-gk9vo2 жыл бұрын
I’m not really sure what you mean by the Saratoga rooms being outdated when every room at the resort has just recently been fully renovated
@ginacampbell24862 жыл бұрын
She probably means the treehouse rooms
@dee_mcgee112 жыл бұрын
Can confirm staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge is absolutely amazing!
@michaelcraigkaiser2 жыл бұрын
I thought the rooms at SSR just got updated last year?
@Ri_fc2 жыл бұрын
My parents and I are going to food and wine for my 21st birthday, just a quick 3 day trip since I have to work around my school schedule. What was the only room option available? THE BUNGALOWS
@junez28172 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday and have a great vacation!!!!
@fire23fairy2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video like this but for the Good Neighbor Hotels by Disneyland!
@ARod32 жыл бұрын
Which are these?
@fire23fairy2 жыл бұрын
@@ARod3 Good Neighbor Hotels are hotels not owned by Disney but still are close to the parks and are often listed on the Disney parks website.
@RegularPersona2 жыл бұрын
The Treehouses are great, but the transportation is awful. You have to take a bus from the area to Saratoga Springs, and then from there to wherever you want to go.
@tmapes19892 жыл бұрын
Bob Cheap@$$ strikes again!!!
@1SpartanD4L2 жыл бұрын
7:13 - Umm, might want to edit/update as you said "B pretty outdated rooms". All of the rooms at SSR were just refurbished. Unless I'm not understanding what you mean by "outdated rooms".
@slaymaker282 жыл бұрын
I just stayed in the Garden Suites, for the second time, and while they’re fine they need a lot of work. A/c doesn’t really reach upstairs, water damage (and I think some mold due to my allergies acting up), and if it pours rain there is no drainage so you will be ankle-calf deep in water coming and going to your room. You do get club level but that’s all the way on the 4th floor so really inconvenient. The sofa does pull out to a sleep sofa (my daughter slept on it, it was just us and she liked the a/c downstairs so she took the sofa), and there is a half bath downstairs, but they cap it at 2 people staying in a room so not great for a family at all. Also, hiking upstairs to get to bed after all the walking is just 😭.
@tmapes19892 жыл бұрын
Bob Cheap@$$ strikes again!!!
@slaymaker282 жыл бұрын
@@tmapes1989 to be fair, these rooms haven’t been overhauled in a LONG time, and they’re about to go under renovation in the next year. They aren’t going to go massively working on stuff when it’s about to get all ripped out anyway. Also, nothing can be done about their distance from the lounge 🤷🏻♀️. I’m willing to give them another try after they’ve been renovated, just like I did the tower rooms at Contemporary.
@richardmercer23372 жыл бұрын
Yes the Treehouses are great!! But you better have a rental car.
@jonae14782 жыл бұрын
Am I the only person who loves the quiet villas at Saratoga Springs? I love it there ❤️
@takeerasuber83722 жыл бұрын
So do we! I feel it's so underrated!!
@michaelwarczachowski93242 жыл бұрын
We only stay at the Toga because of the newly renovated rooms. Since ‘21 all areas have been updated. The Paddock is our favorite.
@graciee-q1j2 жыл бұрын
Just booked Gran Destino Tower for Princess weekend in Feb & I’m so excited!
@hikingelevated2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. Though I did just get back from Disney, it's a great watch. Not a huge fan now of Disney but I do overall like them. Good job here.
@carloskreek74192 жыл бұрын
I'd say one to add is Springhill suites on calypso cay way. I took my boys to that and they loved it! The 3 pools 🏊♂️ there plus mini golf ⛳️ course, zip line, jumping trampoline area, and different breakfast choices each day made it a great choice! Plus, it was within short distance to not only Disney, but the other parks, universal and sea world, as well. 😁😃
@kibakillz666 Жыл бұрын
You went all out and toured orlando! Lol pretty cool idea tho its better than staying at a city hotel
@alyoung60882 жыл бұрын
AJ & Crew--You're mistaken about Coronado Springs. It IS Disney-fied! Quite a lot, in fact. A giant painting of Walt graces the lobby atrium and hidden Mickeys abound everywhere you look. My grandkids would constantly be calling out "Mickey" while walking down the hall, in the elevator, at the pool, at the food court, in the restaurants, and in the artwork throughout the resort. Some are quite large and some are very small. The hidden Mickeys can be quite subtle, so a quick glance will miss them.
@gracecarter15472 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh A nice day a having the flu while watching DFB planning for my next Disney trip. Perfect afternoon if I wasn’t sick
@ginacampbell24862 жыл бұрын
Same here :)
@krisrhood21272 жыл бұрын
My family and I hope you feel better
@ginacampbell24862 жыл бұрын
@@krisrhood2127 Thank you very much
@gracecarter15472 жыл бұрын
@@krisrhood2127 thanks :)
@thidaratwongba5162 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about a must-visit restuarant for the first-time visitor at WDW? Love your videos!
@NeutralTea2 жыл бұрын
Aj! Did you get a new microphone? Maybe its my headset, but your voice sounded slightly different in this video haha!
@JB21-2 жыл бұрын
Was just looking for a new video from you and then boom ! 😊
@summermazur30642 жыл бұрын
""Can Disney resorts get any more unique?" AJ channeling her inner Chandler Bing, I see. 😂
@takeerasuber83722 жыл бұрын
All of the rooms have been updated at Saratoga Springs now. They're really nice!
@idlethreat71932 жыл бұрын
Animal Kingdom lodge with savannah view was quite an experience...waking up every morning to see the animals roaming about and feeding was terrific!
@KingBobaFett4342 жыл бұрын
I’m a tropical beach resort person so I would stay at the Polynesian resort.
@NeutralTea2 жыл бұрын
I love the Caribbean beach pirate themed room! but it could use a rework on the bathroom and an updated new shower. They are kinda small and basic. No problemm but something i noticed when I went. So i would guess maybe a room refurbishment for the theme
@RegularPersona2 жыл бұрын
The Polynesian Bungalos are also real nice in that you have speakers on the back desk which plays Hawaiian music during the day, but plays the fireworks audio during the shows. Sitting out there on the back deck is basically the E-Ticket location to watch the fireworks in your own personal space. (Yes I know the top of the contemporary is nice also, but just sitting on your own deck is incredible.)
@liastaob2 жыл бұрын
$10,000 a night, though. Oof.
@RegularPersona2 жыл бұрын
@@liastaob I have stayed there using DVC points which I had accrued because of not going to Disney for a while.
@liastaob2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Maybe I'll put "stay a night in a Polynesian bungalow" on my bucket list...
@RegularPersona2 жыл бұрын
@@liastaob it is expensive, but real cool.
@landonbellamy12872 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to stay at the Fort Wilderness Cabins next week!
@markthomas62362 жыл бұрын
I love what you do
@buddahstar82 жыл бұрын
Does Art of Animation's big blue pool still play music and sounds under the water? Thx u 4 tha video
@StevieWondersEyes252 жыл бұрын
Gran Destino is so tragically underrated
@allisonscribner8112 жыл бұрын
As usual, such a great video packed with awesome information. Love y’all’s work in providing insider info to help make best “for us” choices. ❤️
@jeyDsixx18 Жыл бұрын
Find myself watching these videos even tho I’m not planning a Disney trip anytime in the near future…I guess if I do go at least I’ll be prepared
@PandaOfHearts7722 жыл бұрын
Animal Kingdom lodge was one worst experiences we've had at Disney. Riviera was one of the best but in September we're staying at the Boardwalk for the first time 🥺❤️
@jenniferthompson6432 жыл бұрын
We did a split stay AK and the Riviera. Riviera was my fave for sure!!!
@kamrynmarshall2 жыл бұрын
What made the experience bad?
@PandaOfHearts7722 жыл бұрын
@@kamrynmarshall The transportation was terrible. We knew before booking that this resort was far away from many parks... but every bus stops at the DVC first. And then I went to the food court 20min before close and every cast member ignored me (I'm shy) until my family member spoke up for me. And cast members overall were not friendly compared to other resorts. But maybe my expectations were high bc AK Lodge was on my bucket list.
@bosoxspider12 жыл бұрын
Thank you DFB!!! Even as someone who has been to Disney more than 10 times, I'm still searching for the perfect way to experience it. So much has changed since I was last there in 2017. So you're guides help so much. I went on my honeymoon in late September 2013 as well. I am telling you right now, that time of year is hands down the best time to go. Our flight landed in Orlando at 9am and we were able to do both Epcot and Magic Kingdom in the first day. It wasn't too hot, but even if it was we probably wouldn't have noticed since the parks were basically empty. The only ride in any of the 4 parks that was busy was Toy Story Mania, which was new at the time. We never had to use the Fastlane. And when rides broke down, they would give us Fastlane passes. We never even used them.. We stayed at Coronado Springs. We had the whole section of the hotel to ourselves. Even had the pool to ourselves the whole time. It was amazing
@rgomezcu2 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, Michael! I'm planning on going this year and was wondering what the best month was to go. How much the whole trip cost for you?
@tmapes19892 жыл бұрын
NO GALAXY"S EDGE HERE!!! SHOCKED PIKACHU FACE!!! The cement bunker, the windowless rooms, the goldfish crackers, all for $6000!!!
@randomuser_one2 жыл бұрын
Staying at the Boardwalk DVC side in November. Looking forward to the changes!
@deannaswanson72962 жыл бұрын
Wilderness Lodge fireworks views were actually great. Not just peaking through the trees. I didn't pay extra, however. Just luck of the draw.
@PureHaole2 жыл бұрын
Don't the Garden Suites @ Boardwalk only sleep 2? No "members" of a travel group, just member. 😊😊
@hungerheroes12 жыл бұрын
AJ..This was one of ur best , most informative videos ( plus the sound was great..;-)..)...anyway much food for travel thought...thanks so much!
@ForgeMondes2 жыл бұрын
By watching this wonderful video I just noticed I'm really picky xD none of the hotels impressed me 😆 I have an specific taste
@Matt_Hatt3r2 жыл бұрын
Does the Boardwalk renovation include getting rid of those nightmare-inducing nanny chairs?? 😱🙈
@jeandemartino11882 жыл бұрын
I've been to Disney World 31 times it was where my family headed to every year for our vacation getaway. We have always stayed on Disney property so we have been quests at most of the hotels.From the Amimal Kingdom Lodge,the Wooden Cabins, The All Star Resorts(all of them) Dixie Landings-Riverside ,the Caranado,the Caribbean Beach Resort and others. After 31 years I can't remember all the names. The Amimal lodge was great but to take advantage of all of it you have to arrange your schedule to there's. It has all changed so much. It was always expensive but you got what you paid for. Not anymore last time I went I felt totally ripped off. All the extra perks like late evening hours in parks, transport to and from airport, and others were included in the hotel price.The dining plan was great 👍 you could have a beautiful meal at any restaurant on Disney property. All the Epcot restaurants and hotels and in any park every night plus a food court or smaller restaurant for breakfast or lunch and grab a snack during the day for everyday you are staying. For the price it was a great deal. It's not available anymore . I'm so like I was able to go when I did. Now it's just not worth what they charge!!
@claricefiegler2 жыл бұрын
Oh AJ I just read your blog today. Please know I am praying for your mother 🙏💖
@Sara-pluta2 жыл бұрын
First
@dwaynerobinson76292 жыл бұрын
We stayed at All Star Movies I describe it as a basic motel room by Disney. Very nice Very clean We truly enjoyed our syst and didn't spend a cent more than we would have off property AND didn't have to pay to park every day. I understand that is now history. Like so many things Disney is doing, is a step backwards imo.
@RedUnited302 жыл бұрын
Stayed at PORS and POFQ. Liked both but for our next trip, first with kids, we are planning to split stay at AoA for the kids and then either AKL or Wilderness Lodge. We like both because they are quiet. We’ve visited both via restaurant reservations and explored.
@pameladaigle3512 жыл бұрын
I remember before they became part of Saratoga Springs, Disney used to house CPs at the treehouses. We would rent a boat from POR and see girls laying out and the occasional party.
@MrKarmapolice972 жыл бұрын
I love Gran Destino staying there for my 2nd time this October!
@theresamikoff49622 жыл бұрын
Are you going to do a Best of the Fest video, like you did last year, for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival?
@hayabusa19 Жыл бұрын
I had a corner room in the Board walk, and it was larger than any room I’ve ever seen. It was amazing, and we were also right there next to the elevator
@queenliser2 жыл бұрын
Why are they taking all the carpeting out when they renovate the rooms?
@kaze34872 жыл бұрын
Is there a dfb guide to the best Disney honeymoon?
@TECHNICAL-HARSH Жыл бұрын
Oh thx ❤
@gorjessmakeup2 жыл бұрын
The Grand Destino Tower is AWEFUL! They almost ruined my wedding! I definitely recommend any other resort but that one!
@gorjessmakeup2 жыл бұрын
I was also hoping to see more updated rooms in this video 😞
@bearyreacts33172 жыл бұрын
These look awsome
@princessmeganelsa92732 жыл бұрын
💗💗😃😃💕💕
@christyc20622 жыл бұрын
Your videos are my favorite, I wish y’all did a universal studios food and hotels…I’m having a hard time finding someone I love to watch who does a lot of universal. But you guys were an A+++ when I was booking my Disney vacation! Thanks so much!
@stevesieradski46202 жыл бұрын
What are the thoughts on Galactic Starcruiser rooms in comparison? I thought they were some of the best (although unnecessarily small).
@kimallen91302 жыл бұрын
Sorry but for what they charge when you check in you may as well check into the YMCA for free. They will also give you a meal better than Disney for free. Just saying!
@demoldbones2 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@stxrrymidnight2 жыл бұрын
what’s the YMCA
@pisswhistle53062 жыл бұрын
Any tips for a first time guest at WDW? We've hit our savings goal but to be honest, this trip looks like a major headache. I wish I wouldn't have gassed my daughter up so much for this trip. I'd rather not drop six grand for a week of misery and regret.
@tmapes19892 жыл бұрын
Then stay away from Galaxies Edge bunker!!! You'll spend that in a hay and a half!!!