An Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids

[@jenniferlorimer9644]

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 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jennifer! I love this idea. Orange = not allowed to talk for 10 minutes 🤗

[@jenniferlorimer9644]

@@TheFrugalBrit hahaha 😂😂😂. That really would be magical 🤣. Let me know if that works

[@woooooooo9061]

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! 😂

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That is wicked 😂😂

[@candidwings5609]

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]

Stumbled onto your channel contemplating planning the big trip. Your message and tone is very genuine, helpful. Thanks so much

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Ali, you should go for it, I’m sure the kids deserve it 😁

[@Chrissyhappy]

Meltdowns and tantrums and the kids can also cause you problems….love your humour!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@edvaira6891]

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!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you!! I’m tempted to get a single stroller next time for them to share, but worried it may cause arguments 🤪

[@k4hdr5]

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]

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]

I hope it goes well! It’s definitely different with kids, but very enjoyable (and tiring).

[@allanbrown4922]

Another super video. You sound like a very thoughtful parent and I couldn’t agree more with all your points.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Allan 👍😁

[@reytech1786]

I’m sorry but your channel should be called The Frugal AWESOME Brit. I absolutely love your videos.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁😁 thank you!!

[@michaelutsumi9724]

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.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Michael! Yeah AKL is absolutely stunning.

[@IlovTrunks16]

This is a perfect video.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

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 👍

[@IlovTrunks16]

@@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!

[@larryeakin8610]

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.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that! You’ll have the best time I’m sure 👍😁

[@markturner5644]

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.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Mark! Hope you have an awesome time 😁

[@amethyst3693]

I'm taking my 8 year old daughter for Christmas break. All of your videos are so helpful.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you all have the best trip 😁

[@wrc5557]

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!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, glad you’ve found it useful. Hope you have a great trip when you return 😁👍

[@muhammadkhan-hd6oc]

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]

Have fun!😁

[@Lospereztravelvlogs]

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 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Oh amazing!!!! Thank you for that, hope you have an awesome time 😁😁

[@larold628]

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]

Very welcome 🙂 It’s a different trip with kids that’s for sure 🤪

[@williamjack3690]

That brought back memories Jonathan. Some very good advice 👍

[@AmyAmore99]

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!

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

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 🤝

[@TheFrugalBrit]

👍👍 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]

This was verrrry helpful! Your videos are so easy on the eyes and so organized!

[@jasontompkin3953]

Fantastic tips as usual, thank you really helpful for when we go on Saturday! 🤩

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, hope you have the best time 👍😁

[@colinmcallister-gibson3611]

Firs time going with our children - so really helpful - thank you so much :)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome Colin, hope you have a great trip 😁

[@parkerc1279]

200% agree with all the tips! Lived and learned😃

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I know what that means 😂 Thank you! 👍😁

[@LauraMonsalve100]

Brilliant videos! Just planing for 2023.i am definitely subscribing! Thank you so much

[@MemoriesForever-22]

Excellent advice. Absolutely love this video. Brimming with common sense.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Dave 😁😁👍

[@14Adamski14]

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?

[@AikenAdventures]

Love this! This is great advice! 100% agreed!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, fantastic vlogs by the way!!!

[@AikenAdventures]

@@TheFrugalBrit Thanks so much! We enjoy your videos as well! Great info!

[@kierenair02]

Fantastic video! Have you visited in late April/May time? If so how were the crowd levels during your visit?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Kieran! Crowd levels are good in late April/May, I’m flying out with the family on 29 April next year 👍

[@Lmwpitt]

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.

[@CherylAbbott6486]

@@TheFrugalBrit Me and my husband just booked to go. Our flight is 29th April too!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

@@CherylAbbott6486 Good choice! 😀

[@CherylAbbott6486]

@@TheFrugalBrit Thanks 😁 and thanks for your videos, they are helpful and informative.

[@paulinaorellana7268]

Great video, super useful advice. Thanks a lot!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching 👍😁

[@allancameron7019]

Going in January for a cooler cheaper quieter time looking for the packing list

[@TheFrugalBrit]

We’ll get that added tomorrow evening at the latest (hopefully tonight) 👍😁

[@allancameron7019]

@@TheFrugalBrit any advance on the packing list ?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

@@allancameron7019 yeah I’m gonna sort it tonight, apologies🙈

[@neilsonresells8490]

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

[@mattbee4091]

Another AMAZING video. Thank you so much!!!

[@kaelynfeliciano4314]

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]

Good knowledge, thank you!

[@laylabenzallat9867]

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]

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

[@victoriam7444]

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 😊

[@TheFrugalBrit]

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]

What was that adult sized adventure course with the rope bridge etc?!

[@thehawkeyefan2581]

👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

👍😁

[@Lookatthiscoolrock]

I’m 9 my family’s kinda broke and I really wanna but I don’t think we ever will

[@SamMink-oi6kg]

Can you make this video for universal?

[@jennytate9508]

Hi there! Have you got any tips for using data in Orlando? Is it better to get a us SIM card? Thanks! 🙂

[@TheFrugalBrit]

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.

[@jennytate9508]

@@TheFrugalBrit it's really kind of you to reply! Thanks for the info and thanks for all the bids, they're great x

[@javierdeleongaitan8651]

Such a good video 👏

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you!!! 👍😁

[@kmb90kb]

Do you write up a plan what you are wanting to do every day?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Sometimes yes, more so the start of the holiday.

[@xmichael911]

Thanks, appreciate the video.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome! Thank you for watching 😁

[@lovingit824]

Hi why is woodys lunchbox a nightmare?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Slight exaggeration, but you do find everyone heads there at the same time.

[@honestmarc]

Excellent content.

[@usecodedeclangaming]

Awsome vidieo

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Declan 👍😁

[@largol33t1]

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... 😁

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😂

[@NiallDoran.glasgow]

Great info but u missed out on taking out a remortgage :P

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😂🙈

[@andrea.moberly]

*LIKE THIS COMMENT IF YOU LOVE TAKING YOUR TODDLER TO DISNEY ❤

[@zackdreamcast]

I would imagine that families are priced out and Disney Adults dominate the attendance

[@ayushgoyal7369]

Too gud

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@fenriswolf9017]

We bought a stroller from Wallmart for 30 dollars .. BARGAIN !!

[@christophernixon7926]

Shit man you complain alot makes me anxious tp traven there ffs 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SamMink-oi6kg]

Can you make this video for universal?