From a former Disney World cast member. During the summer, stay on the side walks when possible. The doors to the shops are always left open so you can catch a cool breeze from the AC's as you walk by.

As a Floridian when you said that can be a monsoon one minute and sunny and the next. There’s a third option, both of them at the exact same time. I’ve had to wear my sunglasses in the rain on multiple occasions

We always bring individual Propel, Gatorade or Pedialyte drink mix packets with us. Super convenient, lightweight, no issue with flying, etc. This is much easier than trying to bring Gatorade bottles. Just mix one into a free ice water from a counter service location. Works well for us.

0:01 yes it is. I went with my cousins who didn't want to do anything, my dad who hated the sun, my aunt who only wanted to shop at gift stores, my brother who wanted to do all of the rides he was too small for, and my mom who was screaming at us all. it was fun ofc (its Disney world lol) but the right people make the trip a lot better.

"It's always gonna rain." I'm considering myself lucky that we've always somehow avoided Florida rain!! For anyone wondering, those trips were in the November and April months.

Thank you so much for starting the conversation on keeping your phone out of others' field of vision during shows. And in your pockets on dark rides.

Don’t be scared off or overwhelmed by all the tips. They are just that - tips to make some things go more smoothly. It’s like someone telling you not to forget the mosquito repellent when you go camping.

Choosing the right hotel is very important! My fiancé and I just went last week for our 8 year anniversary/engagement and we stayed at Coronado Springs and it was lovely!! So romantic and quiet and lowkey. We ended up skipping Disney Springs on our Disney Springs day and just stayed at the hotel and relaxed by the pool. Much better than staying at one of the more "kiddie" resorts.

We are leaving in 2 days! It’s my boyfriends birthday and he has no idea. I’m going to surprise him when he comes home from work that we’re leaving to spend 3 days and 3 nights at Disney. He’s never been before(:

I just got back from my trip in August and I’m STILL watching these videos daily 🙃

I have NEVER had as much anxiety about planning a vacation as I have doing my Disney vacation. There’s too much to plan now, and you can’t just go to parks, and getting dining reservations on a whim😩😩

I think Disney killed the magic by nickel and dimeing people to death and too many rules, poor Walt......

Would like to see a video of food souvenirs... Like souvenir cups from drinks or food that you can only get by ordering food.

There is a packet called hydro-water and this works GREAT for dehydration!!! I personally like to add a packet of lemonade to make the taste more appealing. 😋

As far as carrying a white noise machine, KZfaq has great long videos with fan noise or any other noise you enjoy. It’ll save from carrying a fan or white noise machine. It’s a godsend for me in hotel rooms!

If you can make so many mistakes going to a themepark something is seriously going wrong. Love your videos tho :) Thanks for all your tips!

A few months before my vacation and reading these titles on DFB gives me anxiety! Have a magical day! 😬😭🤗

When it comes to mousekeeping… just recently returned from a 10 day vacation, on the third day I suffered heat exhaustion and ended up needing the bathroom cleaned. Called the front desk explained the situation and they were super helpful. Echoing AJ, keeping extra water and Gatorade in the room fridge kept me from having to visit the ER.

U can’t really practice getting a virtual queue unless u have a reservation. I have Disneyland magic key and I have tried just to see if there were any available. U can now add all your party to the list before 7am so all u have to hit is the refresh button at 7 to get those passes. I was able to get rise of the resistance passes this past Sunday and it was easy

It was an emotional roller coaster back in April when I snagged ROTR boarding group 6. Then I realized that I had a 8:50am breakfast at Topolino's with HS opening at 9. I rushed over to Topolino's for opening time (I think 7:30am) to see if they could help me out and seat me early. Luckily they could. Even still, only made it into the ROTR queue with 5 minutes to spare in the hour return window. (29:45)

I could vouch for last week (sept 6-10, 2021). Longest wait for anything at all 4 parks was Mickey & Minnie’s railroad for 40 minutes. Most other rides, no longer than 30 minutes with some 10s or even 5s. Best time to go imo.

In the same category as fireworks etiquette: please hold your child on your hip instead of your shoulders. Kids aren’t the only short people in Disney 😅🥰🎆🎇

Swan and Dolphin are seriously a godsend. Also if you are Costco member can get an AMAZING deal deluxe resort for moderate prices. Maybe not the best if you want Disney theme 24/7, but for everyone else it's the best. Seriously stay there all the time now. Just hope the secret doesn't get out too much.

Great for hydration is a product called Hydrant. It’s in a powder form and doesn’t take a lot of room in your bag, isn’t full of sugar like Gatorade and mixes well with water warm or cold and not nearly as expensive as smart water. Got through 6 marathons including a Disney run with it.

We just came back Saturday the biggest mistake was to wait to buy a souvenir. There were 3 items I wanted and I said oh well I'll get it on our last day, there is plenty left over. All of the things I wanted were gone.

I’m 100% an ice person LOL. It’s a must as soon as I get to any hotel, it makes the sink water drinkable somehow:

My wife and I absolutely love all of your videos, thank you so much for helping make our Disney trips even better❤️

At 37:47 I NEED one of those hats! I refreshed that logo as a WDI intern many moons ago.

Liquid IV, for Potassium Deficient. Bring at least two per day. (To the nice Lady on the boat in 2018, THANK YOU, you have saved me many a cramp)

“In the summer there are only 2 guarantee temperatures: Hot and Humid” listen to the lady folks especially about the weather in general. Had a math teacher who moved to Florida who made this comment: “why don’t you kids bring your umbrellas on days it’s gonna rain instead of huddling under the covered walk ways and get to class faster”. Us just staring at the man saying: sir the weather is never accurate you only know it’s gonna rain 30mins before. He changed his tune by the end of the year. Always be ready for that Florida weather shift.-Florida Local who has been here for 20+ years.

I was at the opening of Disney world when it was only that went back several times when I was in Florida. So sorry to hear so many rides have closed they had many a happy memorys for me.

AJ, you made our Disney trip so perfect because of all your videos and now that I'm watching this video, I did amazing because all your advice so THANK YOU!! You are incredible!!

Art of Animation has always been the safest choice with kiddos for us!

Love your humor AJ! Definitely about the rain and lugging around heavy items - get a locker for extra clothes and souvenirs and stay hydrated

We are going to Disney World in November and your videos are helping so much. Thank you AJ!

Thank you for advising against the “my party’s just ahead of you” ploy. I was in the park at the same time as a large high school crowd was visiting. One chaperone was doing this with a rowdy group of about a dozen teenagers. I stopped him and suggested that those of us already waiting in line for the last 30 minutes would be happy to allow the small group ahead to come back and join their friends at the back of the line, without trampling on the landscaping, and we can each wait in line together. I didn’t make a fuss, but they settled down. Most of them returned. Through the landscaping again. Which could have gotten them kicked out.

One time we were in line for Seven Dwarfs and some clouds rolled in. Then, of course, it started to rain so they closed the ride. But then.........lightning struck the ride. So after waiting for probably an hour before the rain started. Then about 15 minutes during the rain. Kaboom. Now the ride is closed due to the lightning strike. Ugh! Of course this was on our last day so we didn't get to ride it that trip.

Thanks AJ for this super valuable post. Leaving tomorrow morning for a 9-day stay and you gave us four tips I hadn't thought of or heard elsewhere! 😍

After many trips, I feel u know my stuff - I nod along with many of your tips, but I always learn something new!! Thank you!!

Definitely get fresh ice as soon as you get back from the parks! We used that ice every day and nothing was worse than having a melted bucket of ice water 😩

When I watched one of your videos a few months back...I said to myself "eh, I ain't never going to Disney"...but now I constantly watch your videos and it's great knowing all these tips haha you got my follow 😊 and recently my friends and I are now planning a trip to Florida sometime in March or April. I told them about your channel and now they're leaving me in charge for the planning, I already got a notebook full of tips and tricks from your videos haha so thanks a bunch for these videos haha they really, REALLY do come in handy

Imma end up planning a vaca to Disney... and these videos are gonna be a lifesaver. I love your videos! Thanks for putting all this work and love into every one you make!

Always a GREAT job AJ! Love your videos! Is there someplace that you could make a "listing" of usual expenses that we need to know now? Ex: park ticket ranging from ______ to _______; park rides (new now with Genie +); parking; magic bands; dining plans; average meals; snack range; Mears shuttle; resort mugs:-------the typical "required" things we have to budget for. DFB is much appreciated for updating us in our planning! It's definitely different Disney details than what I've been doing for 20 years.

I'm actually planning a Disney trip as we speak, so this was perfect timing, AJ!

Drinking around the world is also more expensive than many people realize - drinks cost $10-16 each so that’s $110 to $176 per person! That’s another park day, a fine dining experience, an after hours party, a spirit Jersey and a pair of ears and a mug…. Get the kidcot passport and share a drink or snack at each country as you tour the world showcase

Time to get the popcorn and enjoy this lengthy episode.

Thank you AJ. Just when I think I'm losing interest (just cancel it) in our vacation next year you remind me that we're going to have so much fun. I appreciate that. ✌️🌞🌻🎉🎶🌴

Drink enough water, its soo important, The Florida heat and all the walking can make people forget to drink water. When I worked at EPCOT most people I met who where ill was due to dehydration, And we always gave out free cups of water when people asked. So ask for free cup of water :)

Maybe it's just me, but I'm always so relieved when I get caught in some rain at Disney. Such a relief from the heat lol

Love these long videos 😍 16 days until my next trip 😊 I'm getting hyped!

Also know that Disney no longer brings the Floral and Gift orders to your room. This includes the decorations. You must set them up yourself.

At Disney Now. Love your advice.

I never did figure out the bus system when I went to Disneyworld!

37:24 That reminds me when I was a CM I told a ton of people to hold it where they were so my fellow CM could push their cart back to base it was fun

I’ve been to WDW a ton over the past few years, and the people cutting line saying “my party is right up there” has gotten SO BAD the last 6 months. Last month it happened to me 3 rides in a row! If you got split from your party, they can step to the side and wait for you to catch up. Don’t be that person who thinks moving up in line is cool. It’s not.

I am from a country where drugs are highly regulated and it's crazyyy to me that you can just buy advil at a hotel gift shop. By the way if you ever go to disneyland paris you won't be able to buy any medications there and as far as I know there is no pharmacy delivery.

I used to go to DW at least once a year. I live in Nebraska, but it was where I liked to vacation. I have not been there for 7 years And it now sounds like a total nightmare. I once was able to take my nieces, nephews and extra family members to have one adult for each child. I coved all costs and spending money. Their is no way I could afford for just me to go now due to price increases. The prices of tickets is so inflated now and the other charges for every little thing are incredibly ridiculous. There is no reason they charge this much, especially given the fact that the quality of everything has decreased in the past years. The food is less in size and quality and double what it cost before. Transportation used to be so easy from park to park and to and from hotels. With a park hopper you could park hop at any time of the day to any park, You didn’t have to have reservations to any park we didn’t have to do all these extra steps that are required which makes the vacation a nightmare. The fast passes worked decently enough for the most part, and it was free. There needs to be added bonuses for staying on Disney property which they have now taken away pretty much. So basically now it’s half vacation it used to be at about 10 times the price.

Going in February for the first time since 2010 and your channel has been amazing!

I'm still anxiously awaiting the return of the dining plan just for the simplicity of being able to order what ever we want for a sit down and not have to worry about the pricing.

With videos hitting 42-53 minutes, you might as well be picked up by Disney+

A.J. I love the way you 'make fun' of every day things on these videos. Everybody is asleep here and I'm trying not to wake them up by chuckling at your funny jokes. Take care my dear.

This will work best to those who have access to transportation, but if you go off property on the east side past Disney Springs (Apopka Vineland Rd), there is a Walgreens less than a mile in either direction. Easy and fairly economical if you need basic meds, sunscreen, etc.

At Disney prices, I shouldn't be hearing any noisy or upset kids from nextdoor. It's called soundproofing. Come on disney. How cheap can you get?

I love Disney. Go often as I can. There is no wrong and right way as long as you enjoy yourself and leave feeling good.

Thank you for the Mears tip, I did not know about it. Just got on there and reserved for our upcoming vaca. I knw Magical Express was gone but not what replaced it.

I love your longer videos!

The grocery store on the board walk was a life saver when it came to hydration. Luckily we stayed in the Boardwalk hotel so it wasn't far when we were dying of thirst

I once had the stomach flu. We had lunch reservations at 50’s Prime time. My husband showed up two hours in advance, and canceled our ADR,they did not end up charging us.

Fantastic And Sooooo Helpful AJ! Thank You Sooo Much! Stay Safe!💖🥂😉

thank you! it’s been a while since i’ve been and i didn’t know a lot of these tips :-)

FYI: in a previous video she mentioned that adults can order kid’s meals at Disney World restaurants. Most restaurants, especially Topolino’s Terrace, did not let me order a kid’s meal due to being over the age of 12. I was able to order kids meals for myself over the app for those that have mobile ordering. The kid’s meals are perfect for when you are tired but just need a small meal after staying in the skyliner, bus or monorail line for an hour.

Gatorade isn’t amazing for electrolytes when you’re sweating a bunch and drinking a lot of water. They make electrolyte supplement pills and powders that are way better (I live in south Florida, and sports drinks can also sometimes make you feel sick after being in the hot sun all day).

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THIS INFO IT WILL BE VERY HELPFULL WHEN WE GO IN MAY 2022

Oh my gosh if you use your phone on a dark ride- I LOATHE you. Think of OTHERS! I have astigmatism and it RUINS everything 😭😭😭

HEARING AJ SAY "SUS"IS THE FUNNIEST THING EVER

Great points thank you. Another winner as usual

Love these hydration powder packets. Highly recommend!

Thank you, A.J. 😀.

We stayed at the Dolphin and it was absolutely fabulous.

“It’s always gonna rain” so true- I remember once my family went to Disney and it rained *SO HARD* for around an hour. We were stuck under the little tent on the Jungle Cruise waiting area for the whole hour, and we spent most of it eating goldfish

AJ you have no clue how much I needed a 53 minute video today 😩

Himalayan salt works best for electrolytes. Some tricks, if you drink coffee in the morning put a few pinches in your coffee not only do you get electrolytes it takes the bitterness out of the coffee. I even add it to my water when I’ve been on the 🚑 working the beach area.

Your very sweet, thank you!

There is no Disney World in our continent yet (might get one) so my family and I must take the plane. So the hotel parts are very helpful, thanks!

i love being early to videos 🥰 your channel is my favorite!!

"It's gonna rain." Yep, it sure will. Rained darn near every day on our trip in 2011. But we also saw some amazing rainbows! Does this channel have a sister channel for Disney cruising??

Did you say TRex is very expensive? Mushroom Ravioli $24.79 Lobster cream sauce, Roma tomatoes, spinach. That is not expensive compared to other Disney options. Also, I'd rather see monkeys freak out then sit in boring Wine Bar George and eat "Very expensive" small plates, but to each his own. Everyone enjoys a different atmosphere on vacation esp at DIsney.

You can get Emergen-C packets or pedialyte at the dollar tree. I will use the packets when I feel parched and it helps a lot.

Haha! I'm a bit older than you and I'm ALL ABOUT the ice!!! 😁 Going to the ice machine is one of the first things I do after checking into a hotel.

Love seeing all the things we are doing right, and a few that we were doing wrong

Seeing that myself and my party are guilty of at least a quarter of the things you said NOT to do I think I'll be doing a bit more research before next time

Pro tip on Mousekeeping in DVC rooms - you can in fact (of course) pay extra to get them in there every two days rather than every four, and pay again (of course) for them to make the beds and clean up after you rather than just changing the towels and the trash bag.

this video is great!!!

It's a good idea to print your park reservations and bring the paper with you. The reservation system has been a nightmare with people's reservations disappearing from their app. Having the print out as proof has saved some of my clients from being turned away at the gate.

What a great video!!

We use Nuun tablets. It’s a Gatorade electrolyte product but without all the sugar. It’s a tube of dry tablets, and you just add a tablet to a bottle of water and shake it up. We love them.

This is great!! Being kind to cast members will get you far! Magic can happen!! That what to pack for the park video is awesome also!! Study up my friends!!

Skyliner lines at the end of the evening make the early morning lines look like walk-ons. Everyone is trying to get to DHS for those rope drop attractions. OLD people need that ice in the room too. :)

Do you have a separate video about tips for parking at Magic Kingdom? We’re going to be staying at the All Star Music hotel and are unsure where we should park- if we should leave our cars at the hotel or park them at MK? We are first timers and have no idea!

T-Rex was a MUST for us when kids were younger..now their “must do” is DeLuxe Burger 🤣