This video is amazing. You can tell you are a tried and tested Disney dad. Taking the kids next May (1 and 4 years old). Il certainly be watching this video a few more times on the led up. Appreciate all the tips and honesty. A little suggestion for the long queues with the kids is playing the Skittles game (or any coloured sweets). Let each kid pick out a sweet from the pack and depending on the colour they carry out an action. Eg red = sing a song Green=tell a joke Yellow=balance on one leg etc. This game got us through a few long queues in Disneyland Paris this year. Very long comment but thanks again. The work you produce is excellent 👍
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer! I love this idea. Orange = not allowed to talk for 10 minutes 🤗
@jenniferlorimer96442 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit hahaha 😂😂😂. That really would be magical 🤣. Let me know if that works
@woooooooo90612 жыл бұрын
I agree, 6 and under a stroller is pretty much essential. Our youngest was 5 during our 2015 trip and it was a godsend! We even have a photo of his 15 years old brother getting a midday sleep in said stroller, which we still like to embarrass him about now and again! 😂
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
That is wicked 😂😂
@candidwings5609 Жыл бұрын
3rd party stroller rental was WONDERFUL. Really nice, comfortable double stroller for my 2 kids under 6 and the shade canopy was a lifesaver. A few naps were had in it and it was a great "home base" for the kids anytime there was an upset. We had the same one all week so we could use it even when we weren’t in the parks and it wasn't much more expensive than renting one for park days.
@4444aliraza Жыл бұрын
Stumbled onto your channel contemplating planning the big trip. Your message and tone is very genuine, helpful. Thanks so much
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ali, you should go for it, I’m sure the kids deserve it 😁
@Chrissyhappy2 жыл бұрын
Meltdowns and tantrums and the kids can also cause you problems….love your humour!
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
😁
@edvaira68912 жыл бұрын
Both of my kids took their first visits as toddlers (my son is four years older than my daughter, so he at least remembered the trip when his sister made her first visit as he was six…we smartly got one of those “Leave a Legacy” pictures taken at Epcot that visit, which has been delightful to seek out in all of our subsequent visits)…One of the fringe benefits of my wife requiring a wheelchair (she has mild Cerebral Palsy) is we never really needed a stroller since the kids could generally ride on one of the side rails of Mom’s wheelchair…Overall, wonderful advice, as usual!
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m tempted to get a single stroller next time for them to share, but worried it may cause arguments 🤪
@k4hdr52 жыл бұрын
Just back from our 1st Universal. We were completely surprised and pleased with Universal’s designated rider swap rooms with benches, tvs, and changing tables. It helped to keep our party together. For their newer rides, I wish WDW had considered these.
@hippiehayley18 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been to Disney multiple times but taking our kids who will be just turning 2 and 5 in May for the first time and this was really helpful! Love the idea of taking an early lunch. We are staying at the contemporary in a villa and can’t wait! Another rule I’m setting for myself to help with costs is they can only pick 2 toys per day 😅
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
I hope it goes well! It’s definitely different with kids, but very enjoyable (and tiring).
@allanbrown49222 жыл бұрын
Another super video. You sound like a very thoughtful parent and I couldn’t agree more with all your points.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Allan 👍😁
@reytech17862 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry but your channel should be called The Frugal AWESOME Brit. I absolutely love your videos.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
😁😁 thank you!!
@michaelutsumi97242 жыл бұрын
Wonderful advice. We took our first trip when our daughter was four y.o., but we stayed on-site and fit in the pool break each midday. We were then fully refreshed and ready to take on the afternoon/evening! Animal Kingdom Lodge is a wonderful option for first timers. Great property.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael! Yeah AKL is absolutely stunning.
@IlovTrunks162 жыл бұрын
This is a perfect video.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
That sounds lovely! I’m sure you’re already on to it, but make sure you get your park reservations in asap, that’s the main change. You’ve also got genie+ replacing fastpass of course 👍
@IlovTrunks162 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit oh yes! I hate the anxiety of deciding my parks ahead of time yet having to wait til day of to make LL's. Both have to and can't plan!
@larryeakin86102 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you, we will be going with 2 Grands (4.5 and a 7.5) in 2023 and really appreciate all the thoughtful insight. Also, love the humor.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! You’ll have the best time I’m sure 👍😁
@markturner56442 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you. Finally we are 11 days from our long awaited trip. Although my kids are now 17 and 15 I totally agree with your tips based on our earlier visits.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark! Hope you have an awesome time 😁
@amethyst3693 Жыл бұрын
I'm taking my 8 year old daughter for Christmas break. All of your videos are so helpful.
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
Hope you all have the best trip 😁
@wrc55572 жыл бұрын
Yet another excellent video as always! Thanks for the advice - I've traveled to Orlando and the parks as a couple many times, but when I (hopefully) get a chance to return it will be as a parent for the first time, which will obviously be a completely different experience to just sprinting round the thrill rides, at Universal, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, so its really valuable to have some straight forward advice and tips without the spin or hidden agenda that's sometimes the case on KZbin!!
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you’ve found it useful. Hope you have a great trip when you return 😁👍
@muhammadkhan-hd6oc Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I found this video. I’m planning to take my kids there next week and I was lost coz there’s so much to do.
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
Have fun!😁
@Lospereztravelvlogs2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always!! But this one is the most helpful I've ever seen. Disney should consider to sponsor you because After Watching your videos about disney water parks and value resorts, I ended up booking a 4 days Park Hopper plus and booking 6 nights at the all star Movies for this august 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Oh amazing!!!! Thank you for that, hope you have an awesome time 😁😁
@larold628 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making kid-centric content! I’m no novice in terms of WDW, but I always welcome tips and tricks that I may not have thought of!
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
Very welcome 🙂 It’s a different trip with kids that’s for sure 🤪
@williamjack36902 жыл бұрын
That brought back memories Jonathan. Some very good advice 👍
@AmyAmore99 Жыл бұрын
We’re going for my sons 6th bday and he wants to do slinky dog and big thunder more than anything else there so we’ll make sure to do both of those first thing in the day at those parks. Everything else will be easy pest play it by ear and I’m really excited!
@daxhausentraveller84882 жыл бұрын
FB a trip down memory lane . All the points you raised have experienced in one way or the other 😊. My kids are now in their 20s which makes things so much easier. But advice with young kids. Buy a cheap pushchair at Walmart for you time in Florida and then leave when you fly home . We did this each time we went . Snacks for kids 👍, we did the same as you for breakfast and then early lunch 👍. Days off important . Don’t try to do everything with young kids it’s a holiday for everyone . Great content and accurate . Nice one Dax 🤝
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
👍👍 thank you Dax! Sounds like we’re on the same page. Yeah we’re planning to pick up a stroller in Walmart on one of the first days.
@joancayaban839 Жыл бұрын
This was verrrry helpful! Your videos are so easy on the eyes and so organized!
@jasontompkin39532 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tips as usual, thank you really helpful for when we go on Saturday! 🤩
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome, hope you have the best time 👍😁
@colinmcallister-gibson36112 жыл бұрын
Firs time going with our children - so really helpful - thank you so much :)
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome Colin, hope you have a great trip 😁
@parkerc12792 жыл бұрын
200% agree with all the tips! Lived and learned😃
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
I know what that means 😂 Thank you! 👍😁
@LauraMonsalve1002 жыл бұрын
Brilliant videos! Just planing for 2023.i am definitely subscribing! Thank you so much
@MemoriesForever-222 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. Absolutely love this video. Brimming with common sense.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave 😁😁👍
@14Adamski14 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate, your videos are great. Me and my wife are taking our 4 year old in September. Would you think that Star Wars rise of the resistance is suitable for that age? Also, do you know if you can book a day at a specific park for 3 people, not check into it until later (say 5/6pm) and still do park hops?
@AikenAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Love this! This is great advice! 100% agreed!
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, fantastic vlogs by the way!!!
@AikenAdventures2 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit Thanks so much! We enjoy your videos as well! Great info!
@kierenair022 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Have you visited in late April/May time? If so how were the crowd levels during your visit?
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kieran! Crowd levels are good in late April/May, I’m flying out with the family on 29 April next year 👍
@Lmwpitt2 жыл бұрын
I went in early May; we got to do everything we wanted with several hours to spare each day (with Genie+). I reckon you want to avoid spring breaks and memorial weekend.
@CherylAbbott64862 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit Me and my husband just booked to go. Our flight is 29th April too!
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
@@CherylAbbott6486 Good choice! 😀
@CherylAbbott64862 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit Thanks 😁 and thanks for your videos, they are helpful and informative.
@paulinaorellana7268 Жыл бұрын
Great video, super useful advice. Thanks a lot!
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, thanks for watching 👍😁
@allancameron70192 жыл бұрын
Going in January for a cooler cheaper quieter time looking for the packing list
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
We’ll get that added tomorrow evening at the latest (hopefully tonight) 👍😁
@allancameron70192 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit any advance on the packing list ?
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
@@allancameron7019 yeah I’m gonna sort it tonight, apologies🙈
@neilsonresells84906 ай бұрын
I'm staying off site but travelling in for 1 day maybe 2 between universal and other attractions in Florida chose not to drive with 3 children 1 year /3year and a 5 so would you recommend magic Kingdom also about getting to the parks will I need to check before about car seats
@mattbee40912 жыл бұрын
Another AMAZING video. Thank you so much!!!
@kaelynfeliciano43142 жыл бұрын
Strollers are important also to store park bag and merchandise. My feet about fall off at the end of a long park day. My kids wouldn’t have as much fun. PS I’m a Floridian and my first memories in life are at 2 yo at Magic kingdom just saying.
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
Good knowledge, thank you!
@laylabenzallat98677 ай бұрын
That’s reassuring to know. Taking my son this August and he will be close to two years. Everyone tells me he won’t remember it, but I’m hopeful he will remember some of it. Even if he doesn’t, me and his dad will and he will still enjoy himself
@kimpalmer5994 Жыл бұрын
Do you know if all disney orlando parks have halloween events on at the same time? When I booked my universal holiday I hadn't realised they closed the parks for an event, but it leaves us 7 evenings with nothing to do, cirque has closed, blue man has closed, I won't have anything to do with sea world, but if we could visit Disney when the halloween event is on at majic kingdom could we go to the other Disney parks with out having to add on event tickets? Hope that makes sense . Thanks
@victoriam74445 ай бұрын
Thanks for this vid. Going next feb with 4&6 year olds and it will be their first time. Really trying to temper my expectations.. very hard! I think we might get 5 hours of park out of them if we are lucky each day plus a couple rest days. Any ideas on best playgrounds in Disney for small kids, anyone? Thanks again 😊
@TheFrugalBrit5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the videos helpful. Here’s how Genie+ and Lightning Lanes work: 1. **Genie+**: When you purchase Genie+ (which you can do at 7 AM on the day of your visit), it allows you to book Lightning Lane access for multiple rides throughout the day. You can make your first reservation at 7 AM, and then you can continue to book more Lightning Lane reservations, one at a time, after you have tapped into your previous reservation or if 2 hours have passed since you booked it. 2. **Individual Lightning Lane Selections**: These are separate from the Genie+ service and are for the most popular attractions. You can purchase access to these individual rides separately, and you can book them starting at 7 AM if you are staying at a Disney Resort, or when the park opens if you are not. So, with Genie+, you get to reserve multiple rides throughout the day at no additional cost beyond the initial purchase of Genie+. For Individual Lightning Lane Selections, you pay per ride. Does this cover three question? I hate how complicated this is 🙈
@JayantMathur1987 Жыл бұрын
What was that adult sized adventure course with the rope bridge etc?!
@thehawkeyefan25812 жыл бұрын
👍
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
👍😁
@Lookatthiscoolrock Жыл бұрын
I’m 9 my family’s kinda broke and I really wanna but I don’t think we ever will
@SamMink-oi6kg4 ай бұрын
Can you make this video for universal?
@jennytate95082 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Have you got any tips for using data in Orlando? Is it better to get a us SIM card? Thanks! 🙂
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
It’s been a while since I looked into it, think I concluded it’s not worth the hassle. I tend to pay £5 a day with o2, but most days I can get away with just using the wifi, but can be a problem with Uber/Lyft.
@jennytate95082 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit it's really kind of you to reply! Thanks for the info and thanks for all the bids, they're great x
@javierdeleongaitan86512 жыл бұрын
Such a good video 👏
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! 👍😁
@kmb90kb2 жыл бұрын
Do you write up a plan what you are wanting to do every day?
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes yes, more so the start of the holiday.
@xmichael911 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate the video.
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
Very welcome! Thank you for watching 😁
@lovingit8242 жыл бұрын
Hi why is woodys lunchbox a nightmare?
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Slight exaggeration, but you do find everyone heads there at the same time.
@honestmarc Жыл бұрын
Excellent content.
@usecodedeclangaming2 жыл бұрын
Awsome vidieo
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Declan 👍😁
@largol33t12 жыл бұрын
4:37 - I laughed when you mentioned strollers and we see a mom who knows how to multitask: got both of her children in the motorized scooter. Looks silly but hey, they will save some energy and she doesn't even have to drive! I say that mom has done this before... 😁
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
😂
@NiallDoran.glasgow2 жыл бұрын
Great info but u missed out on taking out a remortgage :P
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
😂🙈
@andrea.moberly Жыл бұрын
*LIKE THIS COMMENT IF YOU LOVE TAKING YOUR TODDLER TO DISNEY ❤
@zackdreamcast5 ай бұрын
I would imagine that families are priced out and Disney Adults dominate the attendance
@ayushgoyal7369 Жыл бұрын
Too gud
@TheFrugalBrit Жыл бұрын
😁
@fenriswolf9017 Жыл бұрын
We bought a stroller from Wallmart for 30 dollars .. BARGAIN !!
@christophernixon792610 ай бұрын
Shit man you complain alot makes me anxious tp traven there ffs 🤦🏾♂️