Instead of scissors, I always bring nail clippers. They are smaller, never get confiscated, I can take them abroad, and on the plane. They cut tags, tear through plastic, and are life savers when I have a chipped nail. I've even used them to grip and pull knotted shoelaces. The ones that clip on your keychain are extremely convenient.

I went to DisneyWorld last week, after watching DFBguide videos for 4 years. I felt like a pro - thanks to this channel! Thank you AJ and team, your videos were very useful, and always very fun to watch! Keep up the good work!

In addition to foot care, a peppermint foot cooling spray after a long day is manna from heaven

Start a walking program a couple of months before your trip. Bring a couple of broken in shoes so you can swap out shoes. I've neen to Disney 5 times in the last couple of years and I've never gotten blisters. I bring extra socks to change into in case it rains. And I never wear new shoes.

BIG AGREE ON BRINGING YOUR OWN PILLOW CASE!! I dye my hair funky colors and when I know I have a trip coming up I'll usually refresh it a week or so before the trip so I like bringing my own pillow case just in case the dye in my hair tries to transfer to the pillow. 🤣

I make a list of EVERY item I want to bring along with quantity, like pairs of socks, jeans, shorts, Medication & so on. I then a month ahead of time start breaking in any new items I'll be bringing like shoes. A week prior I'm packing my bags as I don't want to scramble to find & wash those must bring items like shirts with Mickey. Keeping those tickets & NEED items in one place keeps me from forgetting anything!

I was surprised how many people decorated their windows at Pop Century during Christmas time. It was really cool.

Please Disney get on board being the free style machines into parks and let us have a park refillable mug it's 2024 let's do this

I once lost my ID in Animal Kingdom. Disney was so helpful and told me how to get in touch with the police to file a report, which made it much easier to get on the plane back home. The TSA agent asked if I had anything else on me that had a photo, and at the time I had a Southern California Select Disneyland Annual Pass so that worked! Ironically, Disneyland helped me get home from Walt Disney World!

One of the best products I've found for foot pain is burn gel. It has lidocaine in it and will offer near instant relief. It's OTC and affordable!

We purchased a box of couple hundred biodegradable straws and my wife carries a few in a toothbrush holder. If your blister pads keep falling off, try leukotape. Backpackers use it and it doesn't come off until you take it off. We use a campers dry bag for toiletries packed in our suit case. Hope this helps.

6:18 If you’re going to Epcot I STRONGLY recommend go to the exit of the Moana educational water… thing, and getting water from there because, at least every time I used it, the water there was cold & refreshing.

I will put in my 2 cents worth (these days, esp in Disney, that's my $20 worth) Divide up the " in case of items" between adults: for example: Have one person in your group pack a Tide stain removal stick for drips & drops on clothes. One person needs to carry a small folding umbrella (in addition to the ponchos. Ever tried to use your cell phone in a rain shower without getting it soaked in a just a poncho? I have; doesn't work well) A few Tide basin detergent packs for hand laundry can be helpful if the hotel laundry machines are busy or inconvenient. I like to bring a small blanket for my Disney room. I'm that person who can get cold in air-conditioned rooms. And bringing Orthopedic flip flops for post park wear are magic! I like Oofos, but there are many great brands. Your feet will thank you!

I never ever forget my cooling towels, and large zip lock bags.I started remembering a small pack of detergent too.When my kids were little they would bring their pillow pets for sleeping too.

I live in my crocs. Wear socks with crocs, when wet take socks off (just bring ziploc for wet socks). We also bring our 5 and below blankets for the room

My husband was amazed when he wished for a Ziploc bag and I had it! I only had it because I listened to this channel so a huge THANK YOU to DFB!!!!!

These were very useful tips. Coming from the military, those boots literally destroy your feet forever. I wish I would have been smart about taking care of my feet on our last Disney trip. My wife and I ended with blisters and unbearable pain. When I got home from the trip I used a massager which helped my feet. Needless to say I will be packing my own massager for the next trip. I also thought my wife was crazy in wanting to buy linen for the hotel. It seems crazy but after she got the linen I slept a whole lot better. Now we call that our Disney linen. Thank you for the video, certainly helps a lot.

Yes to the rolling foot massager! I threw mine in on a whim…my husband thought I was nuts until he used it at the end of our first park day. Then I was a genius. 😉 I’d also add that a pair of supportive and comfortable slippers (Birkenstock clogs for me) are wonderful on the hard floors of the Disney hotel rooms.

Instead of a roller foot massager just use a filled water bottle. Lay it on it's side, on the floor and roll your foot back on forth on the side of the bottle. Frozen water bottles feel good too.

I brought a hand towel with me in my park bag (just in case). Ended up being the thing we used the most! Using it to avoid hot benches, drying off after a rainstorm, wiping out wet Crocs, wiping off benches after rainstorm….

One pair of clean (preferably new) cotton socks for each day. Knee brace in case I needed it (I didn't). Body glide (ditto). Workout clothes, including sneakers. Cole slaw (actually cabbage with some carrots). Patience.

I always take a small first aid kit. Yes, they have first aid in the parks. But what happens if you’re in line for a ride? Or not close to first aid. It’s been very useful many times.

I always bring an outlet extender that has numerous USB ports so I can charge all the magic bands, tablets, stroller fans, etc. There’s never enough outlets!

My sister put an Apple AirTag on her stroller so she and her husband could always find it even if it has been moved. She and her husband also had location sharing turned on with her in-laws so they could find each other if they split up.

Ya’ll as a former dancer just use a tennis ball to “roll your feet out”. So just sit in a chair out the ball the floor and rest tour foot on top of the ball and just roll the ball around with your foot. You can also use a golf ball.

Lol on the something from home I brought my hufflepuff fleece blanket last time I stayed at Disney. It decorated the bed during the day. It was was good to snuggle with at night, I used it to put over me on chilly nights or around me when I’m sitting up in bed in the evening reading. Was definitely glad I brought it as it got plenty of use.

I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the onsite laundry. It has made packing for trips so much easier. I can just do a carry-on, no matter how long my stay is.

Pretty sure I learned about Body Glide Foot from you AJ! That one item has saved us from so much trouble. Also wearing different shoes each half day or day. Also, even before we knew you, have often used two large ziplocs to make an ice pack from the hotel ice machine for foot relief during nap time (should we have planned so well)

I use earplugs and a box fan (which you can borrow from Disney hotels) and I sleep perfectly.

Anti chafing gel. Contact solution or rewetting drops. Wipes for cleaning glasses. Carabiners.

My parents bought us plastic straws and we never used them. We relied on Disney straws and in Frozen Cokes, they weren't bad. I take a Britta water bottle. I filled it with sink water the night before and put it in the refrigerator, so it would be nice, tasty and cold for park days. I recommend taking Mega Babe Anti-Chaffing stick. It wonks wonders! I didn't even pack my checked bag, my BEYOND WONDERFUL husband did. He read my checklist and went from there.

We always take hydration backpacks and individual Gatorade powders. Great for hydration throughout the day!

Pain relief! From headaches leg ache etc plus mini electric hand fans

These are great tips, and we use almost all of them. I would like to add that we never go without a disposable dishcloth to wipe down surfaces we eat on in our room and a sharpie marker. Currently we can’t bring scissors across the boarder unless in a checked bag, but also a must have!

Bring some water flavour enhancer for when you need something a little more tastier than just water

I sleep with a fan running its white noise so when in Disney I use a 10 hour utube video of fan noise and my phone is linked to a small Bluetooth speaker just keep both plugged in all night works great !!

To AJ’s point, please please pleaseeee bring a foot roller or massager. I have custom inserts in my walking shoes and they are ridiculously comfortable however my feet still ache after a long day in the parks. Seriously underrated tip. One trip I even got ice from the machine near the vending machines and soaked my feet in ice water to help with the aches. It WILL sneak up on you…maybe not the first or second day but eventually they will hurt.

Epsom Salt rub saves my feet every time. Also if, like me, your thighs tend to rub anti-chaffing gel is a life saver.

I use a two gallon ziplock bag for my travel umbrella and non travel. Because it’s great for me just to stick it in when it’s wet.

For the girls: bring a mini hair brush !!! Especially if you’re riding rollercoasters or rides where you can get wet. My hair gets tangled easily especially since my hair is long. You can get them from the dollar tree or you can get cute Disney ones with a small handle from Miniso (I have the 101 Dalmatians one)

Heading for spring break! Can’t wait

Consistently amazing content, thank you!

I leave for Disney in 5 days… I packed a week ago 😊

Pack a tennis ball. You can use it like the foot roller but it takes up less space and you can also use it for any other place you end up with aches and pains.

LOL Bold of you to assume I’d bother with makeup on park days! My mission is to get to the rides very early on. Moisturizer and sunblock, yes. Makeup? Nah. I’ll save that for a dinner date or partying at Disney Springs.

I’ve got what might seem like a wild thing to add in the tools category, but a few lengths of paracord, and a couple of rolls of 1 inch gaff tape(not duct tape) could come in clutch. One of our stroller wheels started to disintegrate on our MK day. Thankfully it was our last day, but I was able to use paracord to wrap it, and then gaff tape to reinforce it.

Flushable wipes or baby wipes. Toilet paper doesn’t always cut it, and the baby wipes can help you “rinse” your body off throughout the sweaty park day. Rechargeable fan as well!

As mentioned in the video about power banks/portable chargers for cell phones, that’s an absolute must for me and I never leave home without and you can get one where electronics are sold such as Best Buy, target or Walmart.

10:14 the last time I was there I brought a travel size pillow (I don't like the Disney pillows) and listened to the BBC World Service on TuneIn on my phone to go to sleep. For my toiletries, I did wish I had brought travel size shampoo and body wash. I didn't like the ones provided.

Amazing 🤩 suggestions! Thank you so much! 👏👏👏👏

I’m going for my birthday next weekend, this is the first time since a child. So nearly 20 years! I can’t tell you how much I adore this channel and how it’s become my every day go to recently haha!

Im going next month (from argentina) .. 2 parks 2 days.. this is exactly what I was looking for... your videos were super helpfull on my first trip a few years ago!.. thanks!

Love you AJ and DFBGuide team!!!🎉❤

Helpful video. I like the idea of bringing my own plastic forks, smart, I will be packing that. Also , from a review in a fave fashion mag- Allure- Banana Boat Sport is t.h.e best sunscreen, feels good and stay on really well.

Thank-you AJ! Everything from DFB is always so upbeat, to the point and very helpful. I also suggest baby wipes (the disposable kind) and duct tape. I strained my ankle once in DW and wrapped it with white duct tape and never bothered getting an ankle bandage. Also ankle and knee bandages are good if one is inclined to hurting oneself.

I always pack a sharpie & a door stop. When I drive I bring an ice chest for the room.

As my family and I prepare for our first trip to Disney world, I’ve found your page to be extremely helpful!! Thank you so much

They make Space Bags- Vacuum Bags that instead of using a Vacuum cleaner to suck the air out - you ROLL THEM UP to get the air out. . With the air out of the bags they use up FAR LESS SPACE of dirty clothes than you would otherwise and In fact I have three or four of these things IN ALL of my suitcases and they get used on every trip. That along with a selection of various size Freezer Bags (Which are stronger) they are in my Suitcases all the time so I never leave home without them. Instead of a Pancho, I actually have a Full size Plastic Rain coat - they too are thicker and stronger and cover move of my body during a downpour. I also have a golf umbrella that folds up to a compact size the works for more than I person at a time. I NEVER go anywhere without a few tubes of SUPER GLUE as well. Takes no space but then you need it ! I have a local store that has a TRAVEL SIZE section of all sorts of things (A clothing detergent pouch) that you can use. Still - most of these things I keep IN THE SUITCASES so I never have to remember them. I replace anything I have to right after a trip so I am ready for the next one. And I keep a list of those things in the suitcase too.

So incredible! I'm so excited to see this in fall ❤❤❤

I miss Disney World Animal Kingdom so much! I haven't been there since 2011 and I would like to work for them as a Zookeeper because it is beautiful there. I could also enjoy and spend time at the Swimming pool, Roller Coasters and watching the parade at Magic Kingdom. I additionally want to move to Orlando or Kissimmee Florida because I've been dreaming about this since I was a kid and I'm looking forward to it for the future!

Great reminders! I'm heading down there in a few days on a solo trip, and I almost always forget to bring an umbrella or poncho. :)

Straws! Thank You. I would have forgot them!

AH! I fly out tomorrow for the first time as a disneylander! I’m so excited 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

On our first trip to DW 10 years ago, i got so wrapped up in making sure my husband and kids had everything they needed, i realized the first morning that o had completely forgotten to pack any underwear for myself 😕 off to target we went

Missed our Xmas trip, gonna hit them up the first weeks of Flower Garden

I always pack my refillable ice pack. My ankle always swells up huge after long days at the park and icing it after a long day always helps. 💕💕

This is going to be very useful! I am going with some more of my older relatives and I don’t travel at all so this was helpful!

Before you leave the shop, ask a cast member to cut off tags for you 😊

I just came back it was amazing n the rides didn’t take long 45 min waits

Any good sound machines? Do they sell a Miami Sound Machine?

stroller cover ups for familys is so important

We pack travel sports towels... so if we get soaked on rides or weather we can dry off quicker and helps reduce chaffing and sunburn.

Into the parks, we bring only what can fit in our pockets, but in all honesty, no little kids anymore. I do remember those days!

I also brought my refillable water bottle to Disney last year 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am leaving for Florida Friday so I'm so glad this came out 5 days before hand lol.

Love this! Thank you! What do you use to help with motion sickness? Want to bring something in case one of use gets sick but gravol is all I know to take and it makes us all super sleepy. Thanks for your help!

We were in a Riviera 2 bedroom where the paint was torn from tape and cake and coffee residue was evident on several areas, under molding, behind the TV. Housekeeping moved us it was so bad

You have such a great voice, so professional!

i too bring my pillow everywhere, this squishy pillows go pretty flat once you put enough pressure on them! i usually put mine in my carry on and like, i put the pillow at the end when its already filled with stuff and just squish the hell out of it and it fits no problem

"bring socks" I will add to this that on Splash Mountain a few years ago I rode got DRENCHED.... I road around 10 am... by 10 PM finally back in the room and my underwear was still SOAKED from 12 hours ago. I wish I could have changed earlier in the day. I had ran back to the hotel room to change at dinner time as I just hopped on the ferry outside the back of world showcase after having dinner in America... but sitting in the room they still did not dry. You may not think about bringing a change of clothes if you do not have kids but I will always suggest an entire change of clothes no matter the age.

This is helpful! Could you do one for Universal too please!?! We’re planning our first trip there and can use all the help I can get! 😂

Laundry sheets are fantastic for traveling! In fact, we liked them so much that this is what we use at home now. The ones we get are called Poesie Laundry Detergent Sheets. You still need fabric softener sheets with these.

On my trip in October I too forgot to pack shirts. I only had 3 packed but that was it for the week so off to walmart/target I went to get some more LOL. Worst part was I had just bought new old navy active polos I really wanted to try them out.

Heads Up has a Disney themed version which can only be downloaded from within a Disney Park!

Small blankets for the stroller/wheelchair if we are in Disney in Dec/jan for sure!

I’m packed six weeks out. 😂

FOUND IT!!!

I’d recommend a collapsible stool. They make them compact down to the size of a water bottle and can fit into a tote bag or clip to a belt loop. Very handy to have when stuck waiting in super long/slow lines. Be warned as the park might not allow them. I had a friend who brought one and no one gave him any trouble for bringing in his compact folding stool. Some people even asked him where he got it.

Anybody going and staying in Disney resorts you get to go to the parks 30mins early. But what they do is you can go in the parks a hours before just have to wait tell 8:30 to go on the rides. I was able to ride test track 2 all before 9:30

I usually go in December, I take a pair of long John's, it can and does, sometimes, get pretty chilly!

My god! This list as useful as it sounds it is the most impractical list I have ever heard! No one will take all of that to WDW!

Hello! Are you planning on doing a Disney dining plan video?

I finally am stroller free with my kids BUT a great idea for those stroller markers at NIGHT it to purchase a large set of WRIST GLOW IN THE DARK BANDS from amazon. Like $12-13 for 100 of them...will some break in your luggage yes, will they work for 1 night only (for the most part) but a fun way to tag your stroller at night to find it. It is dark in those stroller areas so adding them to your handle is NICE to find it...Also Bring carabiners the "d" shape ones allow for the widest opening and the bent clip...or wire clip...good for hats, bags, COFFEE MUGS...I would always have a carabiner on my bag to hold my Mickey Coffee mug so I can take my coffee to the park for opening and would just rinse it later in a sink or fountain to clean it off...same goes for some reusable water bottles...

Always lots to think of planning a trip....but I always without fail take an airwick roomfreshener. Sounds corny, but makes room more homey.

You forgot shirts? SHIRTS??!???! That is awesome🤣😂😂

It’s a good idea to take a lot of clothes as a shirt would cost you $35.00. Also some people get burnt and need to have a cream that heals burns. Good to bring a first aid kit, savlon, voltarine, vasoline cotton buds, Aero guard roller, re usable shopping bags to carry your shopping and travel power adapter.

Ok saw the section called plan B and was like wow my trips would not need that!

If you have small kids don’t forget to pack a little dish soap so you can wash bottles and sippy cups in the room!

For the ID, you might of missed that for those outside of the US, you can use your passport?

Another couple of apps: Song Pop, and PokemonGo. Portable charger recommendations: buy one with 20,000maH. They are a little larger, but will give you multiple charges. Anker USB C Power is a great one. And get a small cord organizer for essential cords.