UPDATES (last updated on 11 July 2023): - 😀 parking now free for resort guests. - 😀 Disney has announced plans to eliminate the need for park pass reservations for guests with date based tickets starting 9 January 2024. Woohoo! - 😡 As of June 27th, guests will be forced to buy Genie+ based on what (and how many) parks they want to visit. I.e. Genie+ pricing will be park specific and your purchase will either be for a single park or multiple parks. You'll be able to pick between a single park option, or a multiple-parks option. The multiple parks option works the same as the current genie+ service with a valid park hopper. Furthermore, prices for Genie+ will depend on what park you select. The genie+ price might be lower at some parks compared to others. So, going forward genie+ pricing will be influenced by whether you want to use it for multiple parks, which park you pick (assuming you choose just one), and the you plan to visit.

@rosehower

5 ай бұрын

hey, could you do a new 2024 idiots guide? I’m getting all mixed up with changes to dining and park hopper and it’s also our first trip ever… so much confusion. I love the way you show the maps to make it more clear

@Arvak

5 ай бұрын

I would also love an updated video! I'm not going til 2025 but I'm trying to keep up with everything as I know it may be the only time I get to go to Disney World as a Brit with not a lot of money 😅

@TheFrugalBrit

3 ай бұрын

@@rosehower Hoping to post this weekend, but might be the following week 😁

@rosehower

3 ай бұрын

thank you!

When I decided to research Disney your videos were the first I came across. After a long spiral through so many videos over the last few months. I can say without hesitation that you have the best and more relevant content. You explain things well and helped me feel like a had a grasp of my plans

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Much appreciated, glad you found it useful 😁😁

@carlaharewood1459

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way!! Lol my biggest confusion was genie plus and how to use it alongside the LL part as well... after a ton of videos for months, this is the only vid that has lessened my anxiety by far. I have a better understanding of everything now. Love the details !!

@TheTallHeathen

Жыл бұрын

About to be on the same journey! Lol

I can’t express just how good your videos are. This all seems so complicated, but the time and effort you’ve clearly put in to research this makes it all so clear. Thank you so much! Really appreciated!

This was the best video I've seen for first timers. Every other video I've watched left me with more questions than answers. Your video was the most in-depth and straight forward I've seen. Thank you so much for walking us through even the basics! Very grateful for this.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Zane, glad you found it useful 😁😁

Such a great overview, and the maps you've used are high-quality. Brilliant video!

Thank you so much for these videos! Honestly I was almost losing sleep over planning my Disney trips, but you’ve made it so easy! Definitely the best video I’ve seen!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

That’s great, hope you have the best trip 😁

Amazing video. Your explanations are so clear. Can't thank you enough 😊

Excellent work as ever - great level of detail and superbly well produced! I knew very little about the actual workings of lightening land and Genie plus via the app, so great to see the walk through. It does strike me as increasingly amazing that Disney manages to charge hundreds and thousands of dollars to battle for reservations and experience such an incredibly high level of hassle and inconvenience under the guise of a holiday, but I guess the demand is clearly still there!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Yes looking forward to the day they change this system.

Always looking forward to your videos. They are great!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Edward! Hope you enjoy it 😁

An absolutely brilliant video, in fact all of your videos are great but this one which covers everything can’t be beaten. I last visited Disney 7 years ago and a lot has changed especially the use of technology by way of the App and this video has clarified everything that looked very daunting on first glance. The walk through using screen shots is especially helpful, the unbiased advice and clearly very knowledgeable guides are making my upcoming visit more eagerly anticipated. Thank you for your efforts.

Being a largely visual learner, this is wonderful!! The map views are super helpful and broken down so well!! Just doing research for a future bucket list cross off on a rainy day, but this is just what I needed to start with having not been to the parks since my parents took me in the 80s.

Love your videos so so much! I really appreciate all the hard work and research you put in.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fatima! Yes this one nearly ruined me haha🙈

I've been going to WDW on and off for the last 34 years. This was by far the best, most comprehensive, and complete vlog I've ever seen on the subject. Wonderful, awesome job!!!

By far, the best video I’ve seen about all things WDW. I loved your editing transitions from map to attractions. Loved it. Thank you for sharing!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, much appreciated 😀

Happy New Year to my fav Frugal Brit! Many blessings to you and your family! Can’t wait for your new content!😊

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Likewise, Happy new year 😁. Hope you enjoy the video 👍

Absolutely fantastic video yet again so helpful and I’m grateful for how you can make complicated things so uncomplicated, it really helps my head haha x

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kay! Glad you found it useful 😁

Awesome video pal! Really informative & well thought through! Big frugal brit fan. Keep it going 🤙🏼🤙🏼

Superb video. I am about to rebook having last travelled to WDW from the UK back in 2019. Great to recap and remind myself of some of the main concepts and get updates on key changes since then. Keep up the good work

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Chris, glad you found it useful 😁

This was very informative and we appreciate your hard work! Thank you! 😊

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome, hope you found it useful 👍😁

Thanks so much for such an informative guide. We go soon, and this really helped my partner understand the scale of the parks as he is a first-timer.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, glad it was useful. Thank you for watching 😁

Gracias man, so much has changed since the last time I went! We’re going for an orchestra trip, so hopefully, everything will go to plan!

I'm new to this channel and love it. Love how you cover different parks

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pallie 😁

Man, what an amazing job you did making this video. You rock !

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan 😁

Bravo! Thank you so much for this amazing video. Canadians like me appreciate it!!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thank you for watching 😁

Your videos are insanely high quality. It’s a crime you don’t have more subs. You put so much effort into the organization and editing! Plus your voice is super nice haha. If I could request a video, I’d love if you made a comprehensive video comparing all of the water parks in Central Florida. I know you already have one comparing Typhoon Lagoon vs Blizzard Beach, but if you could do one ranking/comparing all of the water parks that would be so helpful for our future trip!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that! Yeah that’s something I’ve considered doing, almost certainly will make that video at some point, just a case of when. Love your channel name btw!

A thorough & brilliant comprehensive guide for the beginner to experienced. A great video again mate, keep up the good work 👍✈️

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee! Glad you found it useful 😁

Thanks for this! AK is my favorite park as well. Whole different and relaxed vibe.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

I love it! 😁

Great video, At last I have found a video that explained everything I needed to know. Thanks

Another great video. Taking my kids in May. First time to Disney since I went in the early 90's. Excited but also nervous about how complicated it's become

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

I'm there with the family in May. You should be fine after watching this video 😉

Another fantastic video. Thanks so much, you clearly put so much work into these 🙌🏻

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome! Thanks for watching! This one was a nightmare to finish 🙈

@jessicas1422

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFrugalBrit 😂 well we all appreciate it! 🙌🏻

Great quality video yet again 👏🏻 I can’t recommend the Disney Memory Maker enough, being a single dad I am very rarely in any of the holiday snaps and also if you are in a group trying to get everyone in the shot is difficult so the photos taken by the professionals are absolutely priceless and they know all the best spots to take the photos, you even get some addition animation added to the photo 😊 all of the ride photos are included too, you just scan your wristband and it’s downloaded to your app 🙌🏻

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it’s a really nice feature. Nice that they throw it in for free for the European tickets (14 day).

We are going in October and we can't wait. Thanks for the videos they are very informative and well put together.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott, hope you have a great trip 😁

This is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much!!

When buying tickets (for anywhere in Orlando) look around February. Universal always runs a promo where you get 5 days at their parks for 234 dollars or around that price, which is a killer deal because otherwise it’s over 100 dollars per day. And you can book this over 6 months in advance so if you want to go in the summer or fall you can still do that

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Good knowledge, thank you for sharing!

Thank you so much for this video!! it's brilliant. I'm going in Feb 2023 so this is extremely helpful and one of the best videos I've found on KZread 😀

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome, hope you have the best trip (not long now) 😁

Love this. Great Video.

Another fantastic video high quality as always

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ronnie, thank you for watching 😁

This video bookmarked in Disney world website to everyone to see before coming as new guest as me! Thanks for creating!

Top Notch Video like your others from recent weeks and months. The clean talk, sweet presentation and tips are a welcome change to most other reviewers. I was in Orlando last year for the first time and got hit by the hurricane, was there alone for a week and stayed at a universal hotel. I was at both Magic Kingdom Park and Hollywood Studios and felt a bit lost there, at least I was able to book for a fast lane rise of the resistance, the best non thrill ride of my life. Your guide would have helped for sure :) As a European I think that the food in both disney parks was extremely good but like you said, very pricey. Liked and subscribed

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, much appreciated 😁👍

Very informative, and great video! Thank you!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thank you for watching 😁

This video was one of the best! Can't wait the Universal video! 🇦🇷

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Gracias amigo 😁

Phenomenal video! So appreciate the information and the fantastic guide with relevant footage and maps 😊

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

@amycate1201

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFrugalBrit I was so excited to see a new vid from you. I dropped everything to watch it immediately

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

@@amycate1201 that’s amazing thank you! 😁

Got one day (plus an after hours event) at Disney in January so will use this guide to the fullest. Thank you!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Hope you find it useful 👍😁

Been to Disney twice. Once before pandemic and one after. It’s not the same and now it gives me heart burn. Watching your video is good info but just brought me back to those stressful days trying to navigate the long lines with genie +. Think I’m going to stick with universal in the future

By far the most logical organized and detailed Disney video EVER!!! Thank you soooo much. Also.any way you may make a video on which rides are wheelchair ♿️ friendly and accessible???????

Hey FB . I genuinely hope 2023 is a successful one for you 🎉 and the channel. How easy it all used to be 🤣. I am in admiration of how you still make your guides so easy to understand and useful . Congrats keep this formula going 👍. Keep going you re doing a fine job 🤝😊

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Dax as always 😁👍

@wrc5557

Жыл бұрын

couldnt agree more - great videos, beautifully produced. Can only imagine the hard work that goes in to these, but it really shows!

I leave for my college program in about five days, so I'm going to be seeing a lot more than I ever have in the past. This is definitely going to be very helpful, even for someone who was basically raised in Disney World.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Glad you’ve found it useful 😁

Another amazing video mate. Just rebooked to go again in December this time after just being for Halloween! Keep the videos coming

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Callum! Yeah hopefully be uploading every 2-3 weeks until May 😁

@CallumHull13

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant news! I’ll be looking out for them👍🏻

I stand by my word of you being underrated, the editing and your narrating is too good, oh and bit of a sidenote here, this happens to me too but, some of your videos' playlists, at least the Universal Orlando one, have some videos that slipped in there, basically you accidentally added some videos you have watched that have nothing to do with universal into the playlist, completely normal accident but i thought i should've told you that to let you know, either way, great, quality videos!!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Oh my, that’s embarrassing 😂. Hopefully sorted now 🤦‍♂️ Really appreciate this and the kind words 👍

Thanks so much for your very informative video!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😁

Hi thank you so much for your videos! I traveled to Disney a long time ago with an agency and hated it because everything was so rushed. Your channel is helping me a lot so I can try to plan the vacation I always wanted. I was curious if you think any of the parks deserve a second day to appreciate everything?

A very helpful guide, thanks

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome, thank you for watching 👍😁

Thank you!😀

Thank you this is so helpful, we've been going to Disney every 2 years since 1992 but haven't been since 2018.... it's ridiculously and unnecessarily complicated now!!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, good news is they are scaling back on some of there changes gradually, e.g. no more reservations from January 2024.

I missed you Frugal you have incredibly Bingewatchable videos (suprisingly)

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

😁

Very helpful, thankyou!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😁

Your videos are truly fantastic. Thank you for this guide! Would you consider making one for Disneyland California?

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hmmm, maybe one day, although sometimes feels like I have enough on my plate with just Florida lol

Overall great video! One thing to note is that the Swan and Dolphin (Lake Buena Vista area) provides early entry and Individual lightning lane early access.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, yes I should’ve mentioned this

Wow…Ambitious video taking on the whole resort in one hour (if I’m not correct, this is your longest?)…Sparkling job as always!

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Yes, very tempted to say never again haha!

Thanks for your extremely high quality video’s :-) I think it’s such an UNethical choice on Disney’s part (just one out of many!) to charge people for Genie+, and STILL the Genie+ rides might actually run out, so you’ll have payed 15 bucks for nothing.. They should change so much stuff back - for the better.

Your videos are AMAZING!

@TheFrugalBrit

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! 😁

We're taking our boys to Orlando in May for the first visit. We're staying onsite at Universal Resort and have got the three park pass for there, but wanted to do a one day trip to Disney. None of us are at all into Disney on the whole but my boys are Star Wars mad so want to go to the Hollywood Studios for the day for Galaxy's Edge. The more I watch and read the more I'm completely put off doing so, one day park tickets aren't great value anyway and then the major ride you want (Rise of the Resistance) you might not even be able to get on. Feels like a real headache, glad Universal is much simpler 😞

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Rise has crazy long queues, but it goes quicker than you think because the queue is nicely themed and feels part of the experience.

@TTYT945

Жыл бұрын

Hey x where have you found your one day tickets please for Disney I cannot find them at all xx

Always great videos. We return this year but I'm apprehensive about the changes, especially fast pass. Have you flown into Melbourne with Tui? Will be our first time, hoping it's as simple as Sanford was.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

No I haven’t done that yet. I know despicable three did an interesting vlog of that. Seems like the bus journey after the flight could be a bit of a pain.

An improved video for someone like myself who is going in September this year to Disney World, but I’m wondering where is the laundry to wash the clothes, do you use a key for a locker at the water theme parks and is there a back way to Epcot?

I'm a Disneyland regular and I'm amazed at how sparse the rides are I'm magic kingdom. Disneyland may have fewer parks but they sure fit a lot into their magic kingdom.

First time going to Orlando next year. Do you think it’s possible to do Disney and Universal in one trip? Or better to just focus on one? Thanks for your vids!

Have to admit that genie plus and lightning lane nonsense takes ALL of the magic out of the experience...mind boggling and complex. Makes me v want to rethink the trip ALTOGETHER!

@TheFrugalBrit

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m not a fan, but at least it looks as if they’re scaling back on it a bit for next year. Just hoping they’ll get rid of genie+ entirely but doesn’t seem likely.

I’ve been searching for a Brits point of view lol yey can’t wait to watch

@TheFrugalBrit

8 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it 👍

@yorkshirelassdiaries4841

8 ай бұрын

@@TheFrugalBrit I did thank you. My first trip is in 2025. Can’t wait

Thank you for ather great video

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thanks for watching :)

Yeah these are great videos in fairness. Returning to Orlando for the first time since 2012 this summer. I've no fear of Universal, but I'm slightly dreading the changes that the Mouse has made. I remember complaining back then how inferior the Disney parks were (never visited Universal as a kid) compared to my first visit in 92. How innocent I was.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m very nostalgic for the same period with Disney World!

Genie plus is much more like maxpass that Disneyland used rather than fastpass plus. I also somewhat controversially think Genie plus would be a good system... if they dumped individual lightning lane, which adds cost and complication that is very unnecessary.

Good helpful video, one question regarding booking park reservations in advance, how far in advance can you make them? If I booked a trip and tickets now for say august , can you make the park reservations now for august ??

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Yeah shouldn’t be a problem 👍👍 Thanks for watching 😁

Would like to hear updates on Disney world and information about Mickeys not so scary Halloween party

Disneyland is a resort with 2 theme parks, several restaurants, and 3 hotels. It's more than 1 park. Dully noted that Disney World is much bigger.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I could have explained that better

I am travelling to Universal for 4 days (Fri to Tue) in March. What would be the best day to visit each park? Have less time on Tue so planning on visting Volcano Bay since it closes at 5 pm.

I’d like to see a new video on mickeys not spooky Halloween party and about the shops in Disney spring’s like the coka cola store and M&Ms store.

@TheFrugalBrit Quick one- can I add on a park hopper to my standard/base 1-day ticket AFTER entering a park? To be clearer, assuming we’re already in Magic Kingdom and decide after a few hours that we want to go to EPCOT, can we approach guest relations or a cast member to purchase or add on a park hopper option that’ll allow us to switch parks? If this is permitted, is there a cut-off time after which it would be impossible? Thanks in advance.

We are planning our first ever trip to Disney with our 4 year old daughter- we are considering the beach club, wilderness lodge and the polynesian. Would love some help! thank you! xoxo

Cool

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

😎 👍

I am travelling from the uk in July 24 and my Florida package includes the 14 day park ticket that you mentioned. Do I still need to make reservations for which days we want to go to which park during the 2 weeks or can we just come any day? So confused!

Great video went last January stayed at grand floridian 1 night and Orleans riverside for 2 nights and 1 day at hard Rock. Will go back when epic opens. I do want to fly out for Victoria and Albert's it was closed when I was there Disney should do fast pass like universal I don't mind paying extra if you skip line

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes can’t wait to see what happens with Epic Universe!

@RR-fg2rl

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFrugalBrit since KZread has bigger following than TV news they'll probably offer you opening preview to report on epic universe here in NYC some you tube reporters get passes free to openings cos people watch three videos

Planing for Magic Kingdom for 3 nights..just wondering reasonable hotel near Magic Kingdom within walking distance or with free shuttle..the area with supermarkets and restaurants will be a plus. we are 2 adults +2 kids without a car .any suggestion pls..

So if I wanna book individual lightning lanes and should I do genie plus seems like you have to be in at 7am and you won’t be able to do both at the same time. Unless you can with someone else on another device logged in?

Do you have to pay extra for the shows like frozen and beauty and the beast or are they included in ticket prices? On the app you show dining etc.. Can you only book these if you are staying on resort.. We are looking at a villa or hotel nearby universal. I'm so overwhelmed.. But your video is great thanks

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

The shows are free inside the parks 😁 You can book the restaurants staying off site, but you get a slight disadvantage compared to resort guests in terms of how far in advance you can book. Not a deal breaker.

Correct me if I'm wrong, But there's a game on the Nintendo Wii that is a videogame version of Toy Story Mania (Entitled same name)

The Disney Park reservation system has NO dates available to book past January 18, 2024.

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

That’s interesting.

Do you have the guide for ordering groceries from target / walgreens etc....

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Just added it now Thomas 👍😁

Will you be covering the Swan and Dolphin at Disney?

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

No plans anytime soon to be honest. Maybe next year though.

How would you navigate epcot with a toddler?

Quick question. Can you link a Foreign Currency Card to the My Disney App rather than a credit card to avoid multiple transaction fees?

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t used one of those for a while, so not sure to be honest. I suspect you could though as pretty sure they work like a normal credit/debit card.

Hey great video, for that 14 days ticket i live in dubai, can i still book it and use it ?

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Good question! I’m not sure though, I’d drop one of the third party sellers an email to see what they can do. I’d imagine there’s a way round it.

Actually splash mountain is in critter country

@TheFrugalBrit

4 ай бұрын

That’s in Disneyland not MK 😉

Great video....but the fact Disney takes a 1 hour video and masters degree tells me why Universal seem to be doing better these day 😂

My recommendation is to go to other parks in orlando. Skip disney

It’s absolute BS, that deluxe-resort guests HAVE to get up at six-thirty in the goddamn morning, on their WAY overpriced vacation, if they wanna have a legit shot at booking some Genie+ rides.. So wrong, and this should change for the better.

im headed to FL end of may but not sure if its worth doing Disney ?

@TheFrugalBrit

Жыл бұрын

Maybe not as worth it compared to before the pandemic, but there’s no denying how great Disney World is!

@NiallDoran.glasgow

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFrugalBrit the extra grand and then much much fastline gonna cost me

Fantasy land seems confusing it seems spread out

@TheFrugalBrit

11 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s split into three sections these days.

@nadiacarpenter442

11 ай бұрын

Your vid was helpful. I'm researching for my second trip , i.hope to.kmow the park better my second trip

The entrance fee must now be taxed in Florida.👏

You’ll need to upgrade this video as some things have changed.

@TheFrugalBrit

4 ай бұрын

Yeah think I will within the next couple months

Here is an Idiots Guide to Walt Disney World, You Are An Idiot If You Go To Walt Disney World