Uncomfortable Truths We Need to Tell You About Disney World

Okay, y’all - can I be REAL with you for a minute? The DFB team and I have experienced some rather UNCOMFORTABLE moments during our past Disney World visits… and we wanna help you avoid falling into the same uncomfy traps (before things get awk-weird…)
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[@brittneyferrara272]

"you will hate your family at some point". LOL. laughed aloud for that one! You guys are awesome :)

[@komkommer22]

I love the mildly therapetic route AJ takes around the six minute mark. She'd be a good counsellor.

[@DLFH]

Moisture wicking clothing along with an anti chafe topical are a must for any hot and humid places you are visiting. And "revenge of swamp crotch" definitely sounds like a late night B movie 🤣

[@BB-mt5no]

Also dries quickly if you go on a water ride or it rains.

[@JRichardsonBoston]

I’m a distance runner even in the summer: bodyglide, gold bond powder, and real poly (or wool for you rich people) underwear is key. No cotton!

[@rb5078]

Wool underwear? I’ve never heard of that. I’ll have to look it up.

[@BB-mt5no]

@@rb5078 Merino wool socks and undergarments are what distance runners and thru hikers use. Another thing they use that's handy at Disney World is bottle filters. The sulfur content in Orlando's water adds an undesirable flavor. Filtration would help, but then you'd be less likely to purchase drinks. Bring a bottle filter that uses activated carbon. Attach it to a collapsible bottle that takes up little space. Viola! Fresh tasting FREE water. Get some ice at quick service spots to cool it down.

[@CC-yq5yt]

Tue cups of ice water are filtered. it's fine.​@BB-mt5no

[@paul16451]

I just wear loose shorts, no underwear. Never had a problem.

[@CraftyMagicDollz]

Discusting ​@@paul16451

[@marthaalvarado5427]

Definitely listen to your kiddos!!! Just came back from a 6 day stay at Disney with 95+ degree weather. We took lots of breaks, and even if we had to cut plans short, it helped us avoid tantrums this time around.

[@dfbbreea]

💯

[@jacobestle2789]

Starting off with swamp crotch is wild😂😂😂😂

[@dfbbreea]

Gotta keep ya on your toes 😂

[@acefox1]

Loved your mention of the Ralphy-Christmas-Story moment regarding character meet & greets. You should do a whole video on how to handle character meet & greets. There was one time about 20 years ago that my wife and I took our 2 year-old daughter to Disneyland. Pluto, one of my FAVORITE characters, was doing a meet & great near City Hall & the Fire Station. Pluto. That’s important. For some reason I was having such a good time and we were all so excited that I kept telling the character “We love you Goofy! You’re the best Goofy ! You are so awesome Goofy!!” The crowd kept saying “Pluto!” Louder & louder and even the character kept pointing at his nametag PLUTO on his collar and still my brain was in la-la-land and I was not getting it. I just kept on going for a full 1-2 minutes calling Pluto Goofy before my brain and mouth finally got reconnected and I figured out the epic brain-cramp I was undergoing. I apologized, told Pluto how he was my favorite and that it was just temporary insanity brought on by my excitement. It’s been more than 20 years now since that incident and I STILL get teased about that by my family. 😂

[@ThatOneOtherFangirl]

The MST3K joke had me cackling! Thanks for this wonderful video ❤

[@metallicnole4514]

I didn’t know fighting families was a thing until I saw a pair of siblings arguing loudly at the station for thunder mountain. They were in the train behind me and continued to argue until dispatch. I was tempted to turn around and tell them to “Shut up”. Even the cast member at the station looked annoyed

[@kratze1738]

I once saw a couple of girls maybe 5 and 7 who wanted to try on (or buy) princess dresses in a store. Mom and dad wanted to get going. It turned into a full-fledged battle where the parents were physically slapping the kids around and all four were screaming at the top of their lungs in public. Everybody in that family needed to leave the park and take a long nap at the hotel, but probably nobody would leave because they "wanted to get their money's worth'. Sad situation, and an unhappy family not enjoying their time at a very pricy park.

[@CreditR01]

That's one big reason I can't do Disney trips. Too many kids.

[@metallicnole4514]

@@CreditR01 You're best bet is to do an after hours event. I've never done one, but it looks like a better time with less kids, less heat, and lower wait times due to lower crowds. Also no virtual queues and lightning lanes to mess with.

[@mom2boys170]

You didn't know fighting families was a thing?? In a place set up to test every ounce of your patience...somehow hard to believe anyone is shocked by kids arguing.

[@metallicnole4514]

@@mom2boys170 You're right it is hard to believe because being shocked was not what I insinuated. In the past 2 months, I went to both universal parks, magic kingdom, epcot, and hollywood studios. I didn't see anyone fighting/arguing in any of the parks except MK. It's been many years since I went to a disney park. Like the app didn't exist the last time I went to disney. But somehow specifically in magic kingdom, the kids were obnoxious.

[@kellyoyen3421]

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE 🎆🎇🧨🎉🇺🇸🤎🤍💙

[@dfbbreea]

❤🤍💙

[@kellyoyen3421]

@@dfbbreea 😀

[@joshhardin666]

re: sounds in hotels, it's also reasonably common to hear couples being intimate next door so there may be fun conversations with your family that will ensue, and for those of you who want to enjoy part of your vacation by being intimate in your hotel room, I totally get it, disney can be a romantically great time, but please try to be considerate of those around you, because the walls are very thin.

[@stephenbrimage721]

43 days to go…I may be uncomfortable,but I’ll be in the “ happiest place on earth”

[@FanThemePark]

That is actually Disneyland you are talking about. Disneyland is the happiest place on earth!

[@hashimpervase3950]

I’ll be there in 53 days time! Have a great holiday!

[@nechemia2011]

Bring lots of money

[@stephenbrimage721]

@@havenless3551 I’m going to be happy because I’ll have my family around me…Try being a positive troll

[@stephenbrimage721]

@@hashimpervase3950 you too

[@nocturnus009]

I’m a [comfortable that I am actually this slow thanks] Swimmer/Triathlete/Marathon participant. Anti-chafing Balm is as important as hydration. The recovery from not using them will last significantly longer than their liberal use in advance.

[@Akit317]

I learned the hard way and as a changed the way I did my second DW trip: Hydrate hydrate hydrate, carried a collapsible water bottle and drank water so often, I had to go to the bathroom at least every couple of hours; but it was better than a dehydration headache. And take motion sickness pills every morning; did Mission Space orange without it and had to get to the nearest gift shop for medication.

[@metallicnole4514]

Quick service restaurants also have free cups of water

[@dfbbreea]

Dehydration headaches are the WORST 🙃

[@Pitmasterbroome]

Excellent job handling sensitive topics. I’m also super happy for the MST3K mention!

[@jeninaslicer352]

I’m an introvert but I like meeting people in the queues or on the monorail. I met a family from Cartagena Colombia and I’ve visited there in ‘99. The small talk was awesome! 😊

[@Mockingdragon]

I feel the same! There are so many ways in which a Disney trip feels like a fandom convention, and one is that you probably have something in common with most of the strangers around you

[@carlajones6616]

I'm an extrovert, I talk to anyone and everyone! LOL

[@andrewmaher9439]

Love the MST3K reference!

[@blanchfield137]

Swamp Crotch is no joke. I use athletic underwear with legs that go halfway down my legs. That did the trick for me. Before that I called the result of swamp crotch "Roast Beef" thighs.

[@dfbbreea]

😂😂😂

[@blb86]

I had a CODE V right on Main Street as Magic Kingdom as the park was closing. That's a honeymoon memory I'll never forget 😂

[@dfbbreea]

Whoops 😵

[@susangerritsen2310]

It's not in the parks, but Yeeha Bob's show at Port Orleans Riverside is definitely an audience participation show and he WILL call on you to do some silly stuff, so if you're uncomfortable with that, don't sit in the main audience section where he will be able to see you and call on you. But if you get caught up in it, just go with it and take comfort in the fact that everyone else is getting called on to do something just as ridiculous and it can be super fun if you just embrace the silly.

[@DigiForever]

Maybe this doesn’t work for everyone and a bit tmi, but for point #1 on top of the anti-chafe sticks, I also wear a pad lol it absorbs stuff 🤷🏻‍♀️ just make sure to change frequently

[@3NDER24]

The right type of fabric goes a long way in the heat.

[@dfbbreea]

💯

[@rb5078]

Just 39 days to go!!! 🥳

[@dfbbreea]

Wooohooooo!!

[@daacton7937]

One of our most uncomfortable moments... We waited in the standard line for pirates. Finally on and the family in front of us on the ride was video taping on their phone with the flash on. They refused to stop even when asked nicely. The cast member let us back on the ride so we could enjoy. Phones are becoming very intrusive!

[@birbluv9595]

Thank you for this information!

[@cherylhale5755]

This is one of the best, most useful episodes ever! Thank you!

[@dfbbreea]

Yay! Glad you’re here!! ❤

[@jeffaltier5582]

We've always had the hotel paid for and tickets bought ahead of time, so there is less likelihood of a card being declined for excessive charges. But I have definitely found notifying my bank ahead of time has (potentially) avoided all issues. Of course, that probably means I'll have a problem next time I go!

[@margaritamcfadden3955]

I didn't even know we could pay at arrival! I thought we had to pay upfront always.

[@TheBugBrigade]

For the bank one, as a former customer service rep for a bank: You can also, depending on the bank, call them ahead of time and tell them that you’ll be in the specific state for the length of your vacation and they’ll be able to make sure that no purchases are declined in that state. This also works for Credit Cards!

[@revgurley]

Has the Contemporary changed its walls? My dad used to coordinate meetings at Disney, and we'd get the Presidential Suite to welcome the attendees. Disney was nice enough to let our family stay in that room for the duration of the meeting. I really didn't know how lucky I was! But I don't recall thin walls in the 1980s-90s. The only thing we could hear from the room was the water dragon which drew us to the balconies.

[@elgordo687]

AJ should give parenting classes. I know babies cry but kids having full meltdowns in restaurants & parents sitting there ignoring it is unnerving. I don’t care if you validate their feelings or spank them, you do what works for you, but at least ACKNOWLEDGE them, take them outside & do something. Fun fact: simply walking through a doorway can reset an overstimulated brain.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Good tip about the bank. I found this out the hard way. Now, I always email my bank before my trips to let them know I'm going out of state.

[@eliseg0001]

Most large banks allow you to notify them in their app in advance

[@dfbbreea]

It was a lesson learned the hard way, but I learned it well!

[@perfesser944]

"you will hate your family..." That not only happens in WDW, and no amount of pixie dust can prevent it.

[@billlipper5318]

OMG, AJ is an Mistie! I knew I followed this channel for a reason!

[@cvan6579]

Oh boy, Social Anxiety. Thank you for calling this out! I travel alone most of the time and it's something I have to overcome every time!

[@amydoran9987]

We are going in two weeks. I’m looking forward to the trip. Coming equipped with my cooling towel and water bottles.

[@dfbbreea]

Good plan!!

[@lazypotato5161]

Thanks this helps so much

[@vashti1616]

As a teacher of 30 years who has been on numerous 8th grade weeklong trips. You can almost bet that on the 3 days something/someone is gonna make people mad so just kinda roll with it cause it will pass

[@erics6177]

Pro tip to avoid chafing. I learned this in Boy Scouts is use Gold Bond body powder before you start your day. Also, you can have a zinc ointment at the end of the day

[@Emmyme93]

I used to be a lifeguard at the water parks…. Let me tell ya… I’ve seen some things. 😵‍💫

[@dfbbreea]

Oh nooooooo

[@SCUBA_5teve]

Fill a camelpack type bladder with ice from your hotel ice machine, wrap with a hotel towel and slip it into your backpack. Viola, 2-3 liters of FREE water as it melts.

[@kingofswing3000]

You referenced mst3k? Your street cred just doubled.

[@dfbbreea]

Tom Servo fan for LIFE

[@cyndiebirkner704]

Another anti-chaffing option: AMB Anti-Monkey Butt powder! This stuff is amazing!

[@familyoftacticaldroids309]

Luckily I'm going to DisneyLAND this year. ;P But yeah, the first thing is a very common thing...Heck, I'd even add to that and say that if you get super soaked in a ride or attraction, it would get worse than sweating...It'll give you a rash. I would definitely recommend bringing extra clothes or a towel to dry off.

[@Person-jp4qm]

Hi AJ! I absolutely love the channel and have been watching yall for years! Can you guys maybe make a top 10 rides in magic kingdom video? My trip is coning up and i wanna know whats the must dos?

[@drookard1525]

Swamp Crotch is my band’s name.

[@dfbbreea]

😂😂😂

[@LokificentsLair]

The lume antiperspirant and deoderant cream stick or cream are amazing

[@lovetolovefairytales]

I LOVE mystery science theater 3000! In the not too distant future next Sunday ad... 🎶

[@dfbbreea]

This is always my Halloween go-to 😂 That and Twilight Zone episodes!

[@kratze1738]

I had a meltdown once at a Disney restaurant. There were five of us, two kids and three adults. Um... I was one of the adults. Very embarrassing. Way too much over stimulation that day. Know thyself before going and take lots of breaks as needed. It's almost impossible to have fun if you are completely freaking out, so for those of us who can end up in grown-up meltdown mode, it's best to cut out some of the activity and schedule time outs, so we can enjoy the times we are doing things.

[@dfbbreea]

We’ve been there! It’s a lot! 😅

[@destinycaptain247]

2:48 - Gold Bond… it’s simple and effective. Big boys been using it for decades. The off brand versions work too.

[@astainlessnoyb1038]

Most uncomfortable thing last trip was getting milked out of a ton of money for very little value.

[@markmankey5556]

MST3K reference ❤

[@polybear08]

i worked at Prime Time Cafe and scifi dine-in. Lots of Code V 😂😂😂

[@dfbbreea]

Oh nooooo 🙈

[@pixie8bit756]

Cant wait for our october trip ❤

[@dfbbreea]

Are you gonna do the Halloween party? 🎃

[@pixie8bit756]

@dfbbreea been considering it, b3cause we are going to horrornights, too

[@IamSnowbird]

When I'm in a hotel I sleep with an ear phone playing a podcast in one ear, an ear plug in the other, and an ear mask over my eyes.

[@dad9159]

When number 3 popped up (5 min mark), I had to chuckle. It's true!!!

[@raydunn8262]

Thank you. Concerning credit tranactions, kiosks, carts, and temporary merchanrs use less sophisticated instruments for charging. Even valid charges might not go through. The merchant might keep retrying. Your bank might flag this activity, subsequent charges are cancelled.

[@hgodvilla00]

In the not-to-distant future, somewhere in time and space... 😂😂😂

[@dfbbreea]

“There was a guy named Joel…” 😂

[@hgodvilla00]

@@dfbbreea Mike Nelson and his robot pals are caught in an endless chase...

[@badbiker666]

I got my card shut off in Las Vegas. I had to stop using the debit card and switch to a credit card. Fortunately, the credit card issuer didn't suspect any funny business, and I was able to complete my trip without any further complications. When I got home, I just used the debit card to pay off the credit card. But, for an hour or so, while I was trying to sort out the problem, it got awkward.

[@Lauren-jq3my]

Can you do a video about things to do while waiting in lines?

[@carlajones6616]

Not notifying the bank is one mistake I will NEVER make again! Thankfully not at WDW, it was bad enough at a festival!

[@morbidbunny3324]

AJ knowing MST3K is amazing!

[@briana8088]

I wondered where this video was going to go when it was titled "uncomfortable truths about Disney."

[@dfbbreea]

Hee hee hee…

[@blaster-zy7xx]

LOVE the MST3K reference.

[@Musicalsfangirl]

I put on a really nice jumpsuit outfit at Hollywood studios. I found out that day what chaffing was, and that I no longer had a thigh gap!!! Neither of those facts were fun!! DO NOT RECOMMEND!! 😂

[@dandandkl9048]

We’ve stopped going to Disney since 20 years ago, when we realized prices kept going up but it’s the same rides and walk thru exhibits! In both Cali and Orlando. Guess you finally found out now?! So thanks for the video? Stop copying the 50,000 other KZbinrs who’ve already done the same podcasts, etc. but thanks y’all!

[@R32R38]

Code A's are also an issue at sports stadiums.

[@awnb95]

Just watched the show Late Night With Seth Mayers & Whoopie Goldberg said she did that with her mom's ashes at It's a Small Word in Disneyland.

[@JenniferWebb-p6d]

We vistited Blizzard Beach on a particluarly slow day and I rode the chair lift up with my family who all rode slush gusher of which I wanted no part. I wanted to ride Teamboat Springs so I got in line where there was just one family in front of me...and no one behind me. After somewhat loudly determining that I was alone, the cast member told me to get in the boat with the family. One leg in, the mom yells, "we don't want her to ride with us!". The cast member explained that I couldn't go alone so I had to go with them. Yep, it was an uncomfortable ride down for sure, but memorable and we laugh about it now.

[@dfbbreea]

Oh my gosh, that’s WILD 😅😅

[@SharonMorgan-gb9qe]

I was made uncomfortable by Disney on our trip in May when we were exiting Creations shop in Epcot after purchasing a plush Figment and the alarm at the door went off. Everyone stared at my daughter and I and I turned around to show the castmember at the door what we bought and the receipt. He said it may have been a security tag but there wasn’t one on Figment. He had an attitude of why I was upset but it made me feel like a criminal although I did nothing wrong. 😢

[@dfbbreea]

Oh nooooo 😅😅😅

[@AndrewSmoot]

1:26, yes, please!

[@planetaryjournies]

Just got back from Disney last month. Magic is gone. Completely.

[@mxlkymoon12]

Omg we hear Pria!!!

[@Bananacustardcostuming]

On the swamp crotch thing, i highly recommend the chub rub shorts from snag tights

[@cbrbob]

I've been riding flight of passage and tron since they came out. I'm not exactly a small person. I have never had one second of discomfort with how you sit or with how my body touches the seating area. Just because it's different doesn't mean it's uncomfortable for everyone.

[@dfbbreea]

Sure! Everyone’s different! ❤

[@SchwartzNicole]

Counter point, plus side gal here and it's the plus size plus large chest = not comfy for me, glad they have the sizers but now that i know about the seat option i may do that next time, oww did my chest hurt after tron.

[@kathrynfertal8656]

Flights definitely! Also…We’re a family of 5 with 3 teens….rental cars large enough for us & our luggage when we’re overseas is rough.

[@dfbbreea]

I bet! 😩

[@JorgeRodriguez-qw5hv]

We just got back from Disney Sunday morning, Its been a long 12 years. Although it was AMAZING & MEMORABLE for my family. I have to say that Disney has lowered their quality of Cast members. I remeber 12 years ago that every cast member was always happy - very nice & never ever sensed any attitude from cast members. But I would have to say this time around about 30% maybe 40% of cast members were not so pleasant. Even at the start of the day @rope drop on a ride - cast members looked miserable & didn't want to answer question. I can understand maybe after 6hrs of a shift their "nice/happy/Disney" attitude wears off - I totally get it. But at rope drop start of the day. Other than the attitudes we encountered - it was great. Expext to drop a total of 10-12k for a family of 5. It's atrocious how expensive Disney has become. Just my 2cents.

[@aeryn6275]

Ooo could you do a more in-depth video on handling the heat? More about the right kind of clothes, best sunscreen, best AC in the park, personal fans, etc.?

[@garypesci746]

Here's the best tip you can get: Go to Disneyland instead of Disney World, it's not as hot, seldom rains and no humidity.

[@aeryn6275]

@@garypesci746 Thanks Gary! I’ve been to Disneyland about 20 times now, I love it! In August I’m going to Disney World for the first time to see what it’s like

[@dolanvskaney]

We'll watch Mystery Science Theater with you.

[@galadriusthemighty]

Definitely feeling the family thing. Still love 'em tho.

[@dfbbreea]

💯

[@YannLL]

Omg, I'm an introvert and my last solo trip I tried Monsters Inc Laugh Floor for the 1st time. After a couple minutes, I had to get up and leave when I realised I could get put on the spot! I could maybe deal with it if there's someone else with me, but definitely not on my own!

[@BB-mt5no]

You mean shy, not an introvert. An introvert is one who gets energy being alone as opposed to an extrovert who is energized by other people. The word introvert is commonly misused to mean shy. If you feel more comfortable around other people that is a quality of an extrovert.

[@YannLL]

@BB-mt5no Only if it's 1-2 people. In a larger group I get anxious. I can't stand being the centre of attention.

[@marcokeller3575]

I landed at the airport and went to pick up my rental car, normally don’t get one but I had point’s to use. Well, turns out my drivers license was set to expire the following week during my rental so they wouldn’t rent to me. My own fault.

[@dfbbreea]

Oh no!!!!!!!

[@ericgagner4806]

Hey AJ is it true that Disney is closing down the monorail at Disneyland?

[@jayneestrycker7453]

If the massive meltdown happens and you have to leave the restaurant, will Disney still charge you, especially if you didn't eat?

[@EmilyCheetham]

I’m a brit. I ALWAYS tell my bank when I’m going to another country so that they know the card is being used outside uk.

[@LinusCello75]

Is there a code H for animal poop? What about a code for a wild animal like the black bear that happened earlier this year?

[@grumpyvet7990]

Disney’s newest animated feature, SWAMP CROTCH, in theaters this summer. Rated R for RAW! 😂

[@dfbbreea]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jmchinch]

I pay a lot of money to stay in a Disney resort….I’d BETTER hear a fight

[@dfbbreea]

Omg I just spit out my tea

[@TheLastJayL]

Truths. I hate that word. Anyway, great points and video.

[@TheSimpleRomantic]

Vaseline on chaffing skin too

[@bradrriddle]

1:28 "Let's go watch" MST3K... Good idea! Who's up for some "Manos: the Hands of Fate" right now? 😉😁

[@dfbbreea]

Someone needs to invite Torgo 😂

[@kellyoyen3421]

My brother Shane and sister in law Brooke got a new puppy today ❤😍

[@CC-yq5yt]

You'll never see these people again. Have fun !!!

[@KathyStacy7]

Disney should have designed the Gondola as closet doors from Monsters Inc. ❤️

[@glenpreece]

Ugh I hate when I sweat through my clothes especially in photos

[@dfbbreea]

😩😩

[@firebrand36]

AJ IS A MSTIE!!! ❤❤❤

[@disneystarmichaeltownes]

I Never Heard Of Code H Before And This Is My First Time Hearing This, This Video Is So Uncomfortable 😖

[@dfbbreea]

We warned ya!! 😂

[@disneystarmichaeltownes]

@@dfbbreea You Did Breea DFB You Did

[@felvkitties8]

Even if you tell the card company they still shut it off. Annoying!

[@common_c3nts]

How can do sney have no sound proofing in their expensive hotels??? WTF?

[@RedSoxDad19]

Soooo as a note for the Gentlemen in the audience on the dreaded Swamp Crotch, wool is not an option for me as Im allergic, I prefer to wear bike shorts that... ahem.... seperate your boys from your legs. I have tried the regular bike shorts and seperation is the key!

[@kirstenphillips942]

Legit tho? The seats for Flight of the Navi in general are not very comfortable for any body size or shape. The Tron seats are far more accommodating