What Happens When Disney World Floods?

Disney World has been having some flooding problems this year and that's not all that goes wrong in Disney World...
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[@margaretd3710]

My adult daughter, who has disabilities, got separated from me. I, being a totally cool mom, handled it with aplomb…. I PANICKED! I ran around searching and calling her name, and hyperventilating. Found a cast member who sat me down and said they’d find her. Fortunately, my daughter was wearing a princess dress (folks with disabilities are allowed to wear them, bless Disney’s heart!) so that made it much easier for her to be found. She’d been crying and cast members bought her French fries and a soda and reassured her that I’d be found soon. So when I came rushing up, all I got was “ hi, mom. I have new friends that bought me fries.” LOL. Those cast members will always be in my prayers.

[@MarcellinaMoon]

as a mom with two special needs kids, I love hearing how great Disney is with situations like this! I cannot even imagine how scared you must have been! So glad everything worked out ok!

[@spiritedreviewexc]

give her a walkie talkie please. Or a phone with texting if she has a hard time speaking that way she can get in touch with you if she gets lost AGAIN! They have Disney spesfic walkie talkies now so she could pick out one with Mini on it. (i think)

[@daisycocoa2557]

Sew an air tag into her outfit

[@danielhansen9443]

I'm glad everything worked out okay, for that can happen easily....but your story also restored my hope for humanity, which is a rare thing these days...so thank you for sharing and bless you, your daughter and especially those cast members who helped her when all was at the darkest.

[@tiamarrow6366]

I think a lot of visitors to Disney often forget that not only does Florida get plenty of tropical storms, but random rain showers especially downpours are pretty normal down there.

[@The-Drone-Hobbyist]

Very true. My friend moved from Alabama to Florida and she had to get used to the weather down there as Alabama doesn’t get the kind of rain central Florida gets

[@JCVidZ0912]

I used to live in Orlando, and I can approve… this is VERY TRUE

[@amslupe]

Teach you little ones to look for Cast Member name tags when they get lost! The costume isn’t always the same, but the name tag almost always is, and that helps immensely. When I was a cast member I had a hard time helping a kid one time because he was so focused on stranger danger, that I had to follow him halfway across Disney Springs before I calmed him down long enough to walk back to Once Upon a Toy, where his mother was frantically talking to the merchandise CM there. I felt so badly for him, but I couldn’t help him until he let me

[@Amber-ul8xc]

Yes! When my sister and I took my niece who was 9 at the time, we showed her what the cast members name tag looked like and that they were a safe person to be with if we ever got separated from her. Great reminder for folks!

[@ChrisOwenHalper]

This was by far the most practical Disney info video ever. Tips for buying tickets is nice, but navigating the lost-and-found, or lost kids is a whole other level of useful. Thanks for putting this one out there.

[@walterblair1085]

Behold! The downside of water!

[@michaelklock422]

I'm a daily watcher of DFB and i havent been to Disney world in 17 years. I just love how high quality every single video is every single time

[@paolaanimator]

I have never been to Disney World but I remember going to Disneyland once as a child. It's been years for me too. What was Disney World like 17 years ago? I bet it was a blast ✨

[@michaelklock422]

@@paolaanimator my dad used to take me and my sister at least once a year until i was 11 in 2005. He got sick and passed on but those memories are held in the highest of ranks. Granted i put them on a pedestal and nostalgia/ childhood embellishment add to anything i could say.. i can imagine going back as an adult would bring interesting results. I fear trying to chase nostalgia and being disappointed, but the whole park is practically different now i could imagine id have a great time. Especially with a drink or 2 🤣

[@paolaanimator]

@@michaelklock422 My condolences for your father. For me, I spent time with my mom, the trip was a surprise from mom's friend. I remember enjoying the submarine, Tarzan's jungle, Cafe rainforest. I got on lots of rides at Disney, my clearest memory is the roller coster ride in the high mountain because I thought it was a slow ride but I got scared lol. I remember I also went to Universal and Sea World. Back then there were no smartphones or apps. I don't remember but I'm sure that perhaps the tickets were still printed before everything went digital. I don't have the budget (I just graduated from college and been doing short gigs and internships). But if I had to the chance to see Disney World, I will definitely look forward to the food in dining and drinks, just seeing the pictures looks so delicious, haha. As for rides, I'd definitely check out Star Wars rides and build a robot. I've been into sci-fi and robots recently. Honestly the Disney today is so different from what I remember, especially with reliance with smartphones and app interactions. I've been binge watching Disney videos on KZbin.

[@janicehuang2626]

Same i haven't been to Disney World or Land since my age was a single digit; and yet, I love watching these videos!

[@ninabeena83]

It’s so weird to say it, but honestly “misplaced parent/caregiver” situations were some of my favorite guest interactions when I was a CM. Once we were able to calm the child down and reassure them that the lost adult was nearby and we’d find them in no time, it was always so much fun to find ways to entertain them in the meantime. Literally cast would ‘fight’ over the chance to watch over them lol - I worked in the very under appreciated Dinoland and boy oh boy did those kids love getting all the backstory and details behind the Institute and Chester&Hester’s 🥰 Also baby care is the 💣 love that place, so quiet and relaxing in there and a great resource if you have kids, period.

[@MarcellinaMoon]

baby care was a hidden gem for us when my kids were little!!

[@julieburdick7456]

I got really sick on my honeymoon and spent 2 days in bed...not fun, but our housekeeper sent me soup when my husband told her I was so sick that we couldn't have the room cleaned. Magic!

[@Kalamity125]

South Floridian here! Crocs has sneakers now! They’re really comfy and great for rain (just bring extra socks!). Also, ALWAYS bring several ziplocks with you. I generally have a few gallon sized and a few sandwich sized. This also helps with saving snacks for later. Disposable ponchos are also a godsend in the parks, since they fold up pretty small, compared to umbrellas. Most athletic wear is moisture wicking, so it should dry pretty quickly. Unfortunately, going to the parks during summer is all about survival and there’s not a lot of room for looking cute or being minimalistic 😂.

[@emaun5948]

Been there for the last two hurricanes. God bless the Cast Members that stay on property to help us while their homes could be in danger during the storms. Both times parks closed… Cast Members saved the day. Don’t forget to thank them for being there for us, it goes a long way!

[@merlin804]

Is it me, or could you just listen to AJ all day long?? Not only is the content fantastic, but her voice and easy-going tone and pace makes it a joy to listen to. I’ve literally listened to her while on the exercising or have fell asleep to that voice!! I’m sure AJ couldn’t have imagined that people listen to her while working out! @DFB, great job!!!

[@Sunflowershae]

I was just down there last week. It rained so bad Friday night. We had to wait for a boat because the rails were shut down due to lightning. It took a while to get on the boat,meanwhile it was horrible standing in the pouring rain waiting for the boat.

[@KerriGilpin]

Central Floridian here! The rain has been especially intense for the past week or so, definitely above average. It rarely rains before noon, so mornings are your best chance to stay dry. It’s likely to be humid here until mid November at the earliest, but Jan - March are historically the driest and most pleasant months.

[@Kalamity125]

I’m in south Florida and we’ve had some crazy rain here lately too! It’s so unusual.

[@KerriGilpin]

@@Kalamity125 super heavy rains, it is a bit extra!

[@joannecasey3973]

My child loved when he got lost !! We had taught him ahead of time what to do, and he loved talking to the cast members and playing in the lost child areas.

[@tiagorossi1275]

It’s so nice to hear your voice again AJ. You have a wonderful voice and a channel with excellent content. It’s been a while since I last watched one of your videos. It’s great to have you back. God bless you and know that there is a family in Brazil that is very fond of you!

[@myweightlossjourney3593]

The First Aid Center and Guest Services came through like champs when I lost my phone a few weeks ago. Many thanks to those cast members and the guests that turned in my phone

[@richardmercer2337]

Hint: ALWAYS put a backup pair of park shoes in your luggage!

[@jeffaltier5582]

I can be critical of Disney for many things, but they are superstars when it comes to helping out during a hurricane. They helped everyone in the resort to figure out meals (because obviously you can't just pop in to a sit down). They had characters show up in the lobby on a pretty regular basis. When we talked to a cast member they said they volunteered because the hotels are on generators so she knew she would have power throughout the storm. And they made sure there was plenty to keep the kids occupied. On a personal note-- I have never seen glass bend until I was trapped in that hurricane.

[@veronicajude]

I love, love, love Disney world in the rain! Dress to get wet and ditch the ponchos… they only make you sweaty and hot, you’re better off without them!

[@alexisvega3840]

Totally agree!

[@coolperson9470]

i live in the uk and i went to orlando for my first time last week and i was most scared about getting poorly. i get heatstroke so easily and i feel poorly very often so i was terrified that i was gonna be poorly the whole trip. luckily i wasnt and i had such a good trip!! the stroms in florida were very impressive. alot of thunder and lighting and they were very frequent. the uk has not rained for over a month (with the expetion of like 3 rainfalls) and the uk is in drought so seeing green grass and alive trees flet like i was on another planet. also great food.

[@Fatalroadie]

IF you split up DONT pick a place where everyone and their mother is going to meet. My family had a trip to MK and we decided to meet at the castle and go for lunch. It took over 30 mins to find everyone cause EVERYBODY meets at the castle lol. Since then we all meet near the tom sawyer ferry area lol.

[@TheWuffball]

Only had it happen once, but it was in the last year. HUGE downpour for several hours, they had to have people posted at the Beach Club to push water back out the doors.

[@rustybarrel516]

We stayed at the Contemporary in June 2013, mainly because our kids were young at the time (2,5,7) and we wanted to be able to walk to Magic Kingdom. I went to WalMart on I Drive one afternoon to pick up some supplies. It started storming while I was checking out. I looked at the radar to see a huge red blob that just blew up and stayed parked over central Florida. After hoping in vain that it would die down, I ran to the van through six inches of water (drainage couldn’t keep up), loaded the groceries, and headed back into Disney World. Rather than drive straight to the Contemporary, I was stuck in heavy traffic that was being diverted around the north side of Magic Kingdom because the underpass below the canal between Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon was flooded. It took two hours to get back to the resort. Instead of the relaxing break we planned before a reservation at Liberty Tree Tavern, I had barely enough time to rush up to the room with perishable items, change out of my soaked shoes and socks, and drag the family through the rain (not as intense by this time) into Magic Kingdom and back to Liberty Square. Having just made it by our reservation time, we ended up waiting 45 minutes to be seated. It was not our most enjoyable meal, but we ended up having fun in the park, and the rest of the trip was great.

[@rustybarrel516]

Found some videos on KZbin from that day. It was June 8, 2013.

[@ellene4833]

Just wanting to share this tip for caretakers of little ones or disabled persons. Don't put a temporary tattoo or other signifier on your child that has the person's name. This isn't necessarily safe. Phone numbers only, and have them listed as "Mom," "Dad," or whomever. As a parent of a child with a disability, I have a wristband with both parents' telephone numbers as well as a notice that reads "nonverbal autism, limited speech." (I got ones printed from Alert Me Bands, which has really given me peace of mind when going to unfamiliar or crowded places.) And yes, Disney is *fantastic* at reuniting "lost parents." I've seen them in action, and it's always the parents in tears and the kids having a grand time with the CMs. ;)

[@MarcellinaMoon]

what a great tip, thank you! I am a mom of two kids with autism (one mostly nonverbal) so this is great.

[@brentgindelberger8851]

Use a child leash (harness) when at these extremely busy places. My folks had one for us in the 60s when we visited Disneyland. It's not going to give impact the kid mentally for the relatively short amount of time you'll be using it.

[@MetroJet2000]

8:05 Depending on what kind of credit card you use to pay for your Disney World vacation, you may already have trip insurance as a built in benefit of the card.

[@CarolineBoyce1]

You cover everything you need to know about Disney and I LOVE IT! Thank you so much for all you do! ❤️

[@haleyfolk7018]

I remember when my mom and I took a trip to Disney 6 years ago, and she got really sick, she lost her voice. Since it was just the two of us and I was 12, so kinda couldn’t go to the park alone😂. We had all these reservations and I had to do all the talking, which for 12 year old me, was the worst thing ever. But we still had fun

[@xrainbowhorrorx]

My first day of work during my Disney College Program…I had a lost kid! Well he wasn’t lost. His mom was lol. I was able to reunite them quickly. I also was working at a merchandise store and a guest forgot his wallet right there on the counter. It was stuffed with $5k in CASH! I notified my manager and I walked the wallet myself to guest relations. An hour later the guest with the lost wallet came back frantic and I was able to tell him that I was the one who found it and it was safe at guest relations :). Things happen all the time! I worked on Dinosaur and people would forget anything from expensive cameras to medications on the rides.

[@michaelstanley4598]

Many years ago, I worked in Orlando. One day all the theme parks had to close.... Because it was very COLD. Like 20 degrees. So from November to April the temperature can also get cold. So those precautions will need to be taken. So the biggest hint for all of this is check the weather for the week of your trip and plan accordingly. If it's going to be hot or wet or cold.

[@jodyknapp5374]

I will never forget a trip we took with my husband and almost 3 year old son. Did he get lost, no thank goodness. But my husband had a generic black and yellow backpack we used as a diaper bag. Funnily enough another young little girl a bit older that our son thought our bag was her Dad’s bag and attached herself to it. Would not let go. My husband whispered what do I do? I said stay still lets see if we can find her family. We looked around and couldn’t see anyone who seemed to be missing her. So I left my husband, son and lost little girl. Grabbed a crew member and they helped us get her to a spot to help find her family. Luckily all ends well, we found her dad and he did have a very similar backpack.

[@acefox1]

I remember years ago waiting outside for a dinner reservation at Akershus in Epcot. Rain started falling and the loose crowd outside gathered inside the Norway Pavilion gift shop for shelter. After 10 minutes we were packed in like sardines among the $400 Helly Hansen jackets and it was stifling for the 20 minutes we were stuck in there before our reservation time came up.. When a downoour strikes I do not recommend the Norway pavilion gift shop. LOL

[@susan_elizabeth]

Excellent tips, DFB! Thank you!

[@kingpin2k]

Was at beach club during a hurricane... The cast members were awesome and we got visits from some great characters. It was amazing.

[@sandrabiscarner9587]

Hurricane was hitting WDW in 2017, my husband and I were supposed to fly there the day it hit. I kept watching the weather and had to reschedule my trip. With the missing child I always pointed out to my girls what a cast member looked like and told them to go to one of them and they would find me, that was lost 😂

[@-Bert-]

Honestly I'm surprised Disney doesn't have shoe drying stations at this point lol. I'd definitely use it a couple times throughout the week

[@leapopielinski1138]

Ankle deep? Ha! In early March, we got stuck in the UK pavilion at Epcot for hours, waiting for the rain to lighten up a little (I mean, I'd have loved to tough it out and go on open rides, but I'm not the only vote in the party :) ). We finally had to leave when the store closed, and we waded through almost-KNEE-DEEP water through the International Gateway to Beach Club. That spot is a valley and a water trap. We tried hard to find pictures or videos anyone else might have taken of that flood spot, but we couldn't find any, so we've never been able to prove how deep that water was, but believe me, I was washing my legs up to the knee later on that night.

[@karinna3w528]

We were there when Hurricane Floyd was taking aim at Orlando and we were into the shelter in place. The ride out crew at the Wilderness Lodge was fantastic and communications were great. It's not an ideal situation, and thank goodness for all involved that Floyd turned at the last moment, but I feel like they handled a bad situation pretty darn well.

[@rcpolygons]

So much great information. Keep up the great work. I love your channel.

[@TomB898]

Good video. We had to change our plans because of a hurricane. Both Disney and Southwest accommodated us for no charge. Another time, heavy rain occurred while we were at the park. My wife and grandson road the tea cups four times in a row while the storm passed.

[@JAGoldenberg]

My late wife & I were regular passholders from PA and went multiple times a year. We always stayed on property at all levels of resorts. One of our best trips ever was the year we got “stuck” in Disney World at Pop Century for 3 extra days due to Hurricane Matthew hitting on next to last day. Was awesome!

[@IamSnowbird]

My son was in the college program the year of the 3 hurricanes. The parks closed. He was on the rideout crew and was put up at Animal Kingdom.

[@sheilacrosby4894]

A.J. you really come up with creative ideas kudos to you

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

[@morrisambrosia6785]

Thanks AJ we appreciate the Imformation, GOD BLESS

[@liddlej4]

Many years ago, my dad had given me his phone to take with me and I left it on Kilimanjaro Safari. I didn't realize it until I'd gotten across the park to either the Lion King or Nemo show. My friend and I ran back as fast as we could, but a cast member had already taken it to guest relations. Luckily when we got there, there was my dad's phone and my sunglasses that I'd also left behind.

[@miked31784]

I suggest having a membership for AAA, that way you can get free towing and they should know the closest repair shops for your vehicle.

[@Jazzy_Waffles]

Disclaimer, I live in Phoenix AZ. Okay, that out of the way, anytime I'm at a theme park, and it's raining, pooring, or even flooding, my vacation is just that much better. Heck, I'll go on water rides. Almost no wait. Having most people leave the park, so, less crowds in general? Sign me up! I love a good rainy day at a park.

[@annie_grace8769]

i was in holllywood studios when that iconic dfb rain vid from march was happening luckily we were in lunch while it was really bad!!

[@mrfairplay]

Back in August 2019, my wife and I made a literal last-minute DVC reservation so we could see the Epcot Fountain of Nations one last time. And then we found out a hurricane would be possibly hitting Orlando during the visit. We usually drive to WDW, a two-day trip with an overnight stay in Chattanooga. We decided to make a final decision there, and much to our relief we found out the hurricane was going elsewhere. So somewhere around Macon we made a phone call to DVC and managed to switch from Saratoga to Boulder Ridge (yay!). Moreover, about two minutes after checking in, my wife grabbed my arm and yelled “GALAXY’S EDGE IS OPEN!” The upshot was that we got to see it without a huge crowd present and had a great time. The night the bad weather hit, it was really cool to see all the activities the cast members had arranged in the Wilderness atrium. A good time was had by all!

[@marie-claudevienneau2551]

You guys have a lot of energy!

[@blakepace]

In the National Zoo in Washington, DC there used to be signs everywhere: "Lost Children Will Be Taken To The Lion House"

[@kurospaladin]

I will give a shout out to the Disney cast members for a lost item scenario. I lost a (non-Disney) plush item in the Hall of Presidents. While waiting for the current showing to end, they helped me look for the item in nearby locations. After the current showing ended, the cast then held the next showing while we (yes, they let me assist in the search) canvased the auditorium. The item was found wedged between and under two seats and returned to me, and the Hall of Presidents re-opened. Needless to say, I made sure those cast members (three operators and one security) were recognized by Disney Guest Relations. They even let me take a photo of them holding the "rescued" item.

[@demidemetrius1182]

You are my go to Disney world informant ❤️❤️ thank you so much for putting all this work together!! I'm planning my first trip (solo) to Disney world next year! Don't know if you have a video up of how to disneyworld solo but that would be a cool video (:

[@jenoneal6382]

How fun! You will have a blast. You can go whatever you want, when you want, and for how long you want! I hope you have the best time ever :)

[@demidemetrius1182]

@@jenoneal6382 thank you so much, I'm looking forward to it!! ❤️ 😊

[@debbiej4739]

I’m planning one also. Scary but I can’t wait for the experience.

[@demidemetrius1182]

@@debbiej4739 it is a tad overwhelming isn't it? But I think we both will end up having a blast ❤️🙏

[@irishgirl4977]

I left my 35mm camera in a store at Disney Springs. It was turned over to Customer Service and I had to identify it (luckily, I got a Mickey camera strap for Christmas that was distinctive, and I I also told them that last pictures I had taken. What a relief that was.

[@robertporter6641]

I also make sure to pack flip flops in my bag to change into if it starts to rain so my socks and shoes don’t get wet.

[@rmack3720]

Thanks for this!!

[@jdb2002]

Checked the weather for my upcoming trip. At least 50% chance of rain every day.

[@evelynmarks2212]

That doesn't always mean you'll get rain at the park. I live in Florida and we're in Epcot recently. There was a 70% chance of rain and we didn't get a single drop. It can be very sporadic here.

[@AKbaby89]

So I have Endometriosis and Cyclic vomiting syndrome, and I had an episode the night before I was going to Disney, but my CVS stopped, so I tried to tough out the Endometriosis pain, but I ended up having to leave the park halfway through the day, and sleeping in the car in the parking lot. It sucked, I think I spent like 4-5 hours in the car. I haven't been back to Disney since then, but all my trips before that one were great experiences, despite the rain🤣🤣 I'm from southeast Alaska, which is a temperate rainforest, so I personally loved that it was warm while it rained🤣🤣🙌🙌

[@DavidS22003]

You should do a video how a Disney or Universal park is comparable to a crummy 6 flag park

[@Jake76667]

fun fact: just after i started dating my girlfriend at the time, i went to florida & disney world in march 2022. and when we were at hollywood studios after we got off of toy story midway mania, there was a massive rainstorm & flooding ensued. because we were going to at sci fi diner for dinner, we had to cancel our dinner reservation & leave the park earlier. we were all soaking wet & we didn’t weren’t prepared for any rain at all. when we got to our cabin in fort wilderness, we ordered fast food for dinner.

[@GP-zr2zv]

Been here since you guys were at 274k subs that growth was insane keep it up AJ love your vids

[@jasonfrazier83]

The land pavilion is great for escaping the rain.

[@karenvansickle820]

Just as we were getting into the car to go to Animal Kingdom, our 6 year old Granddaughter had an upset stomach. Mama and her stayed back that day and she slept all day. She was still weak the next day when we went to MK, but we got a stroller and she was a trouper and we made it through a magical day! We were disappointed they missed our day in AK, but it would have been way sadder if she had missed MK day!

[@Disneynut1958]

I was stuck in Tomorrowland on 8/19 at MNSSHP and there was 4inches of watch! My shoes were SOAKED and I wound up getting sick. It was not fun. Pretty much ruined the party.

[@lu45728]

Everyone not from Florida acts so scared of the rain haha

[@user-xf5bb3rl6c]

I remeber when I was at Disney world and it started pouring hard. We were stuck in our resort room because of the flooding. My dad for some reason decided to watch the rain (he always does this for no reason) and he met a worker there. That man was determined to stop the flooding with squeegee 😭😂

[@roxannaedwards9917]

My daughter and I expeienced some of the ankle-deep flooding at Hollywood Studios this past March. I was on an ECV and the water covered the wheels. My daughter's solution to the problem was to simply take off her shoes and wade barefoot in the water to save her shoes from getting soaked. I kept my shoes on and it took them 2 days to dry out, even though I put them in the dryer for 40 minutes. We were staying in a one-bedroom DVC villa. I had to dry our clothes, my shoes, and my Loungefly backpack, but I didn't put the backpack in the dryer. Riding an ECV in torrential rains is messy for sure. To watch the day go from bone-dry to flood-level was kind of a neat experience, though. I would suggest carrying a plastic bag large enough to hold anything you want to keep dry. It should fold up small enough to carry in your park bag without being a problem.

[@debsymoon7124]

My mum put me on a wrist leash when I was 6 at Disneyland 😂 I remember trying to look at a window display and getting whiplash 😂

[@jasonstellema]

My two best trips were during projected hurricanes that missed.

[@karinsmith8596]

If I could give 2 thumbs up I would. This was a good amount of Information. Thanks.

[@jadecoloredglasses5822]

Question 🙋‍♀️ What’s the protocol if you’re “sheltering in place” at somewhere like Pop Century (or value resorts in general) where most of the rooms don’t even have microwaves and none of the rooms are attached to the lobby/restaurant? Not being sarcastic, I’m sure there’s a system for these hotels too, as they host thousands of families. If you know, please share.

[@neK6299]

I know some resorts sell hurricane meal kits in the days leading up to landfall for guests to buy and take back to their rooms. They usually don't require heating.

[@avareemama4708]

I got a microwave upon request within 15 minutes late night when I told them I wanted to pop popcorn.

[@miahalexander8736]

I went to disney and it started to flood! and it did happen in hollywood studios, my family and i got a bit to eat in the park and the raining shortly stopped. sooo if you have the money to spare to get a bite to eat possibly itll stop by then? you could never be too sure but its always worth a shot:)

[@cmspusa]

When I was a GSM at the BoardWalk, we had a main water pipe break. The worst flooding I ever saw at Disney.

[@sophs.things7390]

I remember being in France at Epcot and a women had lost her daughter she was absolutely hysterical with a cast member trying to calm her down luckily it was the section near remi and there’s only one way to go which is our towards the lake and I soon saw some other cast members approach with her daughter day saved

[@terbin4487]

We are on our way down to Florida in about a month. Here’s hoping and praying the storms behave

[@juliabarker2375]

My family went to watch the showing of enchantment on August 31 and we ended up standing in over 5 inches of water that night because we couldn’t get out of the crowds and ended up just watching it through our ponchos. Awful experience for my feet and because we all kind of got sick after, but it’s certainly a memory that we will keep with us forever!

[@piilanichang5290]

When my kids were little I would stick a "Hi my name is" sticker on the inside of their back side shirttail with all the contact information, IE phone # hotel, Parents names. They also were instructed to find someone with a name tag and tell them we were lost. I also dressed them in the brightest clothes (Red, Yellow and orange)

[@achichachi8825]

Caught the flu while on a family vacation in Disney when I was 5. Projectile vomited all Crystal Palace. I banned myself from Crystal palace after that. Still an annual pass holder tho

[@jenoneal6382]

When my son was about 6-7 years old, he got really sick all of a sudden while we were at Liberty Tree Tavern. He barely made it upstairs where there were only 2-3 stalls and couldn’t hold it any longer. He threw up all over the bathroom sink. Ever since then, we joke that there is a wanted poster in the restaurant with his picture on it lol. Poor kid was so sick we had to miss the Very Merry Christmas party that night. After that we always got him a flu shot and he didn’t get sick on a trip again. I now get them too after throwing up on the side of Disney roads. Lost a day in bed and was so upset. I highly recommend a flu shot for anyone hopping on an airplane to get there. Been a total trip saver for years now.

[@markthomas6236]

I love what you do

[@Nerd502]

My Dad and I got separated towards the front of Hollywood Studios two years ago. There was weirdly no cell service, so we were just walking around in circles. My dad found some cast members and they assumed they were looking for a little kid. When I rolled up finally, they were not expecting a 25 year old! 😂 Huge credit to them for keeping my dad calm though 😂

[@anthonyragland8965]

I have a cousin whose trip a few years ago was interrupted by a hurricane. He & his wife chose to ride out the duration of the hurricane at their resort and Disney (reportedly) provided food for them. My girlfriend, her mom, my mom & I made the 650 mile drive from Tennessee last September. About 60 miles from Disneyworld, we hit a heavy rainstorm and the windshield wipers were on high when they stopped working due to a broken linkage. We made it the rest if the way with a few light showers and found it cheaper to have a mobile mechanic come to the resort rather than using Disney's car care center. The only downside is having to cut into park days to meet the mechanic. My girlfriend fell sick at Magic Kingdom one afternoon and just wanted to go back to the resort. It was no problem to stop by the first aid center and get a wheelchair to get her back to the parking lot at the TTC via the monorail. I was told to just leave the wheelchair in a designated area and someone would puck it up later.

[@Chris-nm9pe]

We just came back from a week in Disney and we only had 1 day where it rained pretty hard. But no flooding just very large puddles.

[@barbhawkinson659]

I always told the little kids I've taken to the parks if they don't see me to go straight up to a castmember. I showed them the name tags to know who a castmember is. I also keep an eye open for lost kids and have helped more than one get back with a parent or castmember.

[@bridgettewebster198]

We are going in September and I'm just so happy 😁

[@silrana37]

Several years before COVID, my kids and I noticed that after a day at a park, at least one of us came down with some bug. We started using hand sanitizer regularly and no more gunk. Luckily, that meant when COVID hit we already had a big supply.

[@ashtonbyrd3686]

Me and my family never went to Disney world when it was flooding but this information is pretty helpful nonetheless.

[@yankeesusa1]

If you don't mind... Riding a named storm at Disney is actually fun. And after you see how good Disney is at preparing the park after.

[@poseidonskidfromfrance]

On the my disney experience app if you tap the 3 lines in the bottom right and scroll to the bottom you will see something called car locator for and future travellers i hope that helps

[@bmargo18]

We lost our 10yo mickey plush at Epcot. I was devastated because I bought it when my firstborn was in my belly. DISNEY FOUND AND MAILED IT BACK TO ME within weeks. I was so blown away that a mickey plush made its way back to us. If I had to pick a place to lose an item it would be in Disney. TO ALL WHO WEAR FLIP-FLOPS TO DISNEY! TAKE NOTE lols I bought crocs a few months ago and they completely changed my Disney experience between comfort and dry shoes. Catch me tap dance singing in the rain with my $4 Coleman poncho, and then changing into fresh socks that i tucked in my bag asa the rain stops. You'll feel like a pro! Seriously if you are going to Orlando April-October expect it to rain once a day.

[@nicolestegner8430]

DFB team are you doing an update video on the vaccination requirements for the DCL soon... There has been some pretty BIG changes recently.

[@musclecars4635]

I thought Disney World had a bubble around it? I'm surprised they havent come up with something to divert the water; thru the underground tunnels, etc.

[@myMelodyj]

I hope you’re joking

[@musclecars4635]

@@myMelodyj hahaha We love Disney no matter how much it rains.😀

[@Loremastrful]

Would the advice for storms and hurricanes also apply to HK Disneyland and Tokyo? Our last trip to Hong Kong we got clipped by typhoon. Hundreds of miles from the main event but we got dumped on.

[@melaniemcdaniel9823]

My Iphone fell out of my bag on the skyliner on the last night of our vacation. It was a few minutes before I realized it and went back to talk to the attendant. He said all I could do was fill out a form and submit it online. Luckily I had my iPad back in our room. I set my phone to lost mode then tracked it to the skyliner hub where I talked to a manager who was able to give me my phone back. Thank goodness for modern technology.

[@melissaemrick7162]

Caribbean Beach has a lot of meds, even nexium, not pepto. If you are choosing between Riverside and Caribbean Beach, pick Riverside. Riverside is far more professional, kind, and goes an extra step to make the magic happen for guests.

[@StitchWasTaken1]

I have come across a kid who was lost they were about 5 or 6 and they were crying and I got a cast member and let them take care of them.

[@cybereagle19]

Best time in the parks is right before a hurricane closure

[@-V3LLO-]

I would love raining Disney, or flooding Disney!!! 🤩

[@apfelbasket]

6:40 this is where the more expensive Hotels are better then the value Motels!

[@sophs.things7390]

Got stuck in a downpour at universal twice in the same place honestly kinda hilarious and now believe that we should never go there again. Second time which was this year we nearly sat inside ( I wish we had of my dad who suggested outside never heard the end of it) my mom used a wheelchair I was sat with a umbrella over me trying to keep it dry but ultimately moved because the umbrella was no match for Florida rain we ended up walking out the park in the rain once it began to calm brought a towel and a shirt for myself from the shop and got an Uber to the shopping mall and brought whole new outfit each and changed