Disney has never once made me feel bad for my food allergies or requests. I also don’t fear that my food will be made wrong and be unsafe for me. I don’t think people understand just how amazing this is.

@playmatecaz

3 жыл бұрын

I have dairy and wheat allergies. They were amazing for me when I needed dairy free Mickey waffles !. And I like the eat vegan because it is safe to eat . They wear so great even the chef came out at ohana :).

@badbiker666

3 жыл бұрын

@@playmatecaz YES!! My wife is vegan and we were treated SO WELL at Ohana! They have a whole bunch of vegan offerings and, I have to say, were very proud of them. The wait staff was awesome, too, and we had the best time!

This is something I learned from watching my mom as a kid and take with me now- TIPPING STAFF! Before I go on the trip, I buy small envelopes and Disney stickers. I put about $5 in an envelope for every night I stay in the hotel and write THANK YOU. I rubber band them together and keep it safe through traveling. The morning I leave for the park, I place one on the nightstand. This is always amazing to do as a thank you, but the staff will return some extra magic as a thank you to you. I usually come back to fun towel art or my Disney ears in a fun design. If you have kids- give them the envelopes on the travel to Disney to draw some of their favorite Disney characters and write thank you or let them decorate with their own Disney stickers!

@ellentaylor-king5680

3 жыл бұрын

I love this idea, I will definitely remember this for when I am planning my next trip xx

@TiggiTheWillful

3 жыл бұрын

Emily H If you’re there for two weeks thats an extra 50 bucks to be found... I personally think tipping is a choice. And I would tip but not daily.

Whenever I am out looking for merch at an event or holiday I have developed a habit of taking a picture of the item (and price tag) and then after sitting down to review my day at my late lunch/dinner picking my favorites and circling back before I leave the area. It saves me a LOT of wasted money and makes me value what I buy so much more.

@tinamarie2121

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I like that idea!!

@jacquelineballard6846

3 жыл бұрын

Smart!

@FFLapin

3 жыл бұрын

What.a.great.idea!!!!!

@CUATDSNY

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss I do the same, it also helps me with Impulse Buying

@XxmimixsoraxX

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to do this!

Add to rule number 1 If your allergic to SOY:DO NOT DRINK THE BLUE OR GREEN MILK. You get a 🌟 for this one AJ.

@goodkittyjuju

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had no idea and haven’t tried it, yet!!

@sur-r.e.a-_tis-ch

3 жыл бұрын

Okay “jammer” XD

@JanayDiamond

3 жыл бұрын

💕

@chloeeng6811

2 жыл бұрын

Really

Great video AJ. One thing you did not mention about the collapsible duffle bag. I learned this bit by not telling it to friends because it made sense to me without thinking. Here it is. Put your dirty clothes, shoes, unbreakable items in the duffle and put the more fragile items in the actual suitcase that has structure to it and provides more protection.

One thing I ALWAYS emphasize when I'm giving advise to my friends about Disney is the chafing. I always say bring some kinda powder or anti chafe sticks and to use them liberally.

We also made thank you cards for the cast members who stayed with my service dog when in the crate !

@DFBGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Love that idea!

@Alix.studios

3 жыл бұрын

DFBGuide should I sub also why dose Disney hate me :(

@EvansFamilyLegoProject

3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain what you mean by this? When (and why) was your service dog in a crate and/or in the care of someone besides yourself. This would be our first trip to Disney with our service dog- but I'm curious as to what you mean by this comment. Thank you!

@juliadasilva9358

3 жыл бұрын

@@EvansFamilyLegoProject when going on certain rides that service dogs cannot go on, we are taken to a back room and I send my boy into a crate. A cast member is designated to stay with them until I get back.

@jenniferstewart99

3 жыл бұрын

Thats super cool.. im glad they have something like this for service dogs

I know no one cares but Saturday I’m going to Disney!! And November 15 I’m going to the contemporary for the first time it’s my dream hotel I’ve been wanting to go since I was little and I’m gonna be a hotel manager at Disney when I grow up I’m excited Tysm Aj for this!

@novemberninth4392

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun and stay safe! Hope you have a wonderful time

@charlottev5664

3 жыл бұрын

have fun! even though i’m not taking the risk of disney it’s nice to see other people’s pictures and memories to remind me i’ll be back there soon enough

@lyzie1902

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun! :) I'll be on property during the week of November 15th also!

@esciteach7997

3 жыл бұрын

we do care !!!! I'll never forget my times going there. Still tell the story of spending $3000 (not a lot: includes hotel) for my 5 year old son to go for first time and to this day, the only thing he remembers is the plane ride !!!!! but I had a ball, so well worth it. [went back with him at 8 years old and THEN he had a ball]

@debrahstevens7758

3 жыл бұрын

I care

The one thing I did not expect going to Disney the first time was that the animals don't care. Birds are everywhere and I don't just mean song birds, I mean weird tropical looking birds. They are just used to humans and don't run away. I honestly loved it, I felt like a Disney princes because all the animals where comfortable with me. And because they didn't run away I got some cool pictures with the birds(to be clear I did NOT touch the birds while taking pictures, I just stood next to them). My favorite is the one I got sitting next to a Spoon bill.

In addition to the allergies medication, I packed both night and day cold capsules, band-aid for blisters, sunblock lotion, aspirin, airborne tablets, Clorox wipes, Kleenex and Charmin toilet papers.

@jimbeam4111

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re prepared for the zombie apocalypse at Disney. What if you get diarrhea in the park and drop one in your drawers? Do you carry a clean set of undies in your backpack?

@whatsup5446

3 жыл бұрын

Jim Beam Even before COVID-19, I’ve seen so many men using the restroom throughout WDW and not washing their hands afterward, so I’ve made it a point to protect myself, my family and wallet from catching or bringing any illnesses home from my already expensive Disneyworld trip.

@playmatecaz

3 жыл бұрын

I pack so much from diarrhea tablets to cold head strips. X

@jenniferstewart99

3 жыл бұрын

I pack everything.. im an overpacker.. better safe than sorry and better to take it than spend $15 for 1 item that i had at home for $1..

When we went many many years ago, we pulled up to the main lobby at Caribbean Beach resort and there was an alligator on the lawn. I asked it that was normal and you should have seen how many cast members raced outside the deal with it. It was gone by the time we finished our check-in.

@mcleigh66

3 жыл бұрын

Yes to the advice to tell a cast member, especially if you see a large alligator. There was a tragic event involving a gator at a resort not too many years ago. Disney will relocate any potentially dangerous wildlife to a safer location, but they need to be informed to do so. Good call, Kathy.

@lesliebrown5446

3 жыл бұрын

We had the same at Shades of Green..

@EvansFamilyLegoProject

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcleigh66 I hate to break the illusion as a Florida resident and retired law enforcement member- but aligators are never "relocated". They are captured and end up as food. Period. All the licensed gator handlers destroy the animals that are captured. As soon as an animal is considered a nuisance - they are captured and destroyed. It's one of those things that most people don't like to talk about; but yeah; they aren't "moved" - they are captured and then killed off-site.

I would say the thing to remember is that you need to allow for some "down" time. It is okay to just slow down and take it all in, or even have a day away from the parks at the resort to relax . I used to get off the plane and go for the next 10 days non-stop trying to cram as much fun into each trip that by the time I got home I truly needed a vacation to recover from my vacation. I also found that I missed some of the little things and when I go back each time now I see more and more. I definitely pick my must do's - but the list is much more reasonable and much more enjoyable. Oh and always have extra footwear because it always rains and your footwear takes time to dry out. That and a poncho (or umbrella) too - better to have and not need than to be drenched at the back of Magic Kingdom in a down pour trying to make it to the buses :(. Thanks AJ great video today!

"There is absolutely no one size fits all Disney advice"- Sooo True!

Also. Not all allergy meds work for everybody. Some brands work better for certain people. It would be a good idea to know what works for you and i start taking them a week prior my trip, that way i have a defense system prepared

@ninjamaster3453

3 жыл бұрын

Phalanx Blu diphenhydramine works for everyone. But problem is side effects.

@chloeeng6811

2 жыл бұрын

yes

@blucaptain

2 жыл бұрын

I don't tend to take Benadryl for pollen/grass allergies.. but if I have a rash.. sure. Do people really take Benadryl for seasonal allergies ??

I'm an entophobe who used to live in Florida: Lovebugs are the bane of my entire existence. If anyone in your group is afraid of bugs, AVOID LOVEBUG SEASON. They can literally coat entire surfaces black with how numerous they are and how closely they gather. The sky looks like it's raining black snow on the worse days. It's *torture.*

Lovebugs are also usually stuck together because uhm... They are "LOVE" bugs so you're getting hit in the face with adult activity engaged bugs all the time.

@TiggiTheWillful

3 жыл бұрын

Alaetra Steele bugs mating is not ‘adult activity’ it’s just nature and it’s normal. For goodness sake....

"Train your kids" instead of "teach your kids" is hilarious!

@jenniferstewart99

3 жыл бұрын

I love when she said that.. just like i say train your kids and husband.. lol

Stay hydrated!!!! Back in September 2018, while at WDW, I passed out on Star Tours. The medics were called, as well as Disney management and Disney security. I thought I had been drinking a fair amount of water...well, I had been, for Philadelphia weather - NOT Orlando weather. I was severely dehydrated and didn’t even realize. Now I’ve purchased Camel Baks for our (hopefully) 2021 trip.

@keshajohnson2863

3 жыл бұрын

THAT'S the best idea I've heard all day! Thx for sharing it!

@pegbutwin7189

3 жыл бұрын

@@keshajohnson2863 I learned the hard way.... the Camel Baks are awesome - not expensive and on Amazon!

@Sophie-gn8jw

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a terrifying experience, no one should have to go through that, I'm glad you're okay, and it's a great tip, how much water would you suggest drinking? 🙏🏻💞♥️

Ok wait these are genuinely amazing tips!! I rarely see anyone mention Florida’s lovebug seasons, which are common knowledge as a native. They’re small and completely harmless but unavoidable when it’s their time of the year. If you’re driving down to the parks then definitely clean your car before you go back home, they WILL ruin your paint if you wait a few days. I always warn people the three things to look out for down here are: weather, heat, lovebugs

AJ: very very large bugs and very very large spiders Me, an australian: .... that’s alright

@IsaHopez

3 жыл бұрын

Lily Besson I love your Jackson profile pic

@Lily-gt6ut

3 жыл бұрын

IsaHopez thanks i love you hobi pfp

Snakes. ... Why did it have to be snakes?

@rosajessica7405

3 жыл бұрын

I hate 🐍!!!

@fortyfabulouscruising3855

3 жыл бұрын

I hate snakes too

@MagiqAtlas

3 жыл бұрын

Wonder how Indy would feel about gators...

@sarahwoolley79

3 жыл бұрын

We saw one in Animal Kingdom (a black racer apparently)

@swimnwfishes

3 жыл бұрын

It’s ALWAYS snakes! I hate them all.

erm, that is not a "Love Bug" @4:32, that is some sort of grasshopper/locust.

@sumsillyenby

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone else noticed lol!

@alexandramacias6385

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely NOT a love bug

@cyndiluna1

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@meghanallen9997

3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this! That's another Florida staple, the Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (juvi). If those things swarmed like Love Bugs do, I'd be moving...LOL!!

@thegood9

3 жыл бұрын

@@meghanallen9997 Me too! Those things creep me out...And, stepping on them accidentally is no fun, either.

PACK YOUR ALLERGY MEDS FOR SERIOUS ALLERGIES! I’m deathly allergic to dogs. Did I forget service dogs exist? Yes. Did I learn the hard way to have my meds on me every day at the park? YES. Did I survive cause cast members are on top of things? Yes. Was it embarrassing and I’d much rather have just had my own meds on me? 100%. Disney has cats roaming the park, service dogs are allowed in the park and hotel (no hate this is just a fact), there’s bees all over even through late fall (at least in Disneyland), not every menu item has every ingredient listed so ask those restaurant workers and make sure you have your meds!!!

@ninjamaster3453

3 жыл бұрын

Lord Keltain I have severe animal allergies as well as a family member. Daily medicine and regular dr visits just to live. A bad reaction means hospital. What are the rights to allergy sufferers for people that bring service animals or “emotional support” creatures, don’t we have rights as much as any disabled person to be served in reasonable accommodations.

@Keltain

3 жыл бұрын

Ninja Master there’s plenty of rights for severe allergies, and most people understand when you say you’re severely allergic. You just can’t always control the world and maybe you’re at Disney one day in shorts and get an accidental sniff and lick from a service dog. Things happen and the parks handled it vey well. As the person with the allergy it was dumb of me to not have MY meds

@shelbymatteson1455

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I’m not allergic to bees but I went when I was about 8 and I was climbing on this metal statue when all these freaking bees popped up out of no where! I got stung 4 times and the paramedics came and were so nice:) they gave me and my older sister a free Minnie Mouse stuffed animal! That was actually one of the best days of my trip just because of Disney!!

@thebluewierdothatdoesstuff2769

3 жыл бұрын

Very much check your allergies, when I was little we had to cut our vacation short and rush to the hospital because I was having a severe allergic reaction to tree pollen. And we went in the spring when tree pollen is the highest. Ever since then my parents made sure to go only in the winter or late fall.

@amycampbell7561

3 жыл бұрын

My husband has severe alkergies we always take 2 epipens or avique? Injector its more compact than epipen.

One tip I can add is if getting to Magic Kingdom early use the Ferry boat. Because the monorail will not always be working in the morning. My family made the mistake of going up the ramp waiting for a monorail. Then it stopped for a maintenance check. We thought the check would be quick so we did not leave the line. In the meantime time a ferry boat was already leaving to the Magic Kingdom. Now I never will wait for a monorail in the morning.

A 20oz Coke is almost $5. Get the mug and fill other bottles with your drink for later 👍🏽

OMG I SAW MY SELF!! 11:40 🤣😁

@ashkhol

3 жыл бұрын

THAT’S SO COOL, I would love to be in a dfb video but it’s like, you gotta be there right place right time, it’s all luck!

“Make sure you have room to bring home merch” .. That’s why I fly with Southwest! 2 free luggage and a carry on. 😁 I usually bring 1 suitcase and buy 1 at Walmart while I’m there to bring home merch in 😂

@rebeccadawson6864

3 жыл бұрын

I pack a second bag in my bag for the return trip.

@candycemonroe7345

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, an older AJ packing video recommends packing an empty duffle bag.

@sarah78neidrich83

3 жыл бұрын

Just got back sunday and had to buy a duffle from target

Thanks AJ, this may sound lame, but your videos really bring me joy. I hope to visit the Disney parks once we are all back to normal. Keep the camera rolling, we benefit from your experiences and love how calming your voice is on all the videos.

If you forget to take a nightlight you can turn on the bathroom light and leave the door cracked about a 1/2 inch to 1 inch it will give you just enough light to see but not to much to keep anyone awake. I have done this a lot in hotels and in hospitals.

The pic of the cricket (grasshopper?) in the video may be a little confusing for anyone not familiar with lovebugs. They are way smaller! Super annoying but harmless.

@zenwithanedge

3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely not a love bug. It's a juvenile lubber grasshopper. I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw that.

Hope everyone has a magical day and stays safe:)

I really miss Disney, but I'm not willing to pay the same price for tickets when they don't have all the amenities and services available. :(

@FrenkTheJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I mean I don't want to go during a pandemic anyway, but to pay full price when they're closing early and a bunch of stuff isn't open, that's no fun.

@shoto2526

3 жыл бұрын

It's a trade off. Many things are open and the crowds are way down. You can get on almost every attraction with minimal wait times.

@caelin695

3 жыл бұрын

As someone who’s a pass holder and live close by, it’s a dream.. not having to deal with so many tourists and lines being so so short is a decent trade off from just missing out on some fireworks or a crowded parade. I really depends on the person and what you value in the parks.

@barbaradoolin8856

3 жыл бұрын

@@shoto2526 was there in October. I don't consider an hour plus a minimal wait

@MissMyMusicAddiction

3 жыл бұрын

@@barbaradoolin8856 Then you should go when it's actually busy.

Thanks, AJ. A few years ago we drove down in lovebug season. They cake on the front of the car. We found some highway side gas stations had high pressure water hoses on as you entered to clean some of the bugs off. They are crazy. 😁

I really love to ride splash mountain at night. Such a brilliant view!!!!

I didn’t consider how bad my feet were blistered and importance of wearing soles in my shoes and band aids on my feet

@jeffreyclinard2002

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommendation for soles?

Always check the weather report before you leave home. Just because it's winter in FL doesn't mean it's going to be hot. We have been there many times when the daytime highs have been in the 50's. You may need warmer clothes and jackets. We've been there when it gets in the 40's in the mornings and evenings.

@aliciamildner9830

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Some people rely on what the weather was like when they went… It’s weather people it changes yearly always check what it’s going to be for your vacation that way you can pack accordingly.

I have been loving these videos! My family of 5 will be taking our first trip to Disney World this November!! We couldn't be more excited!!

Another great video! I'm glad you mentioned tipping. Most young travelers don't know about tipping housekeeping daily. We always tip $5/person, per day. As well as tipping your concierge if you use their services. Most people don't know of the services available from your concierge. At Universal, shortly after I had back surgery, Royal Pacific rented a recliner for my room. The concierge has provided us (different trips) with box fans, phone chargers, dining reservations (both on and off-site), transportation reservations, and they've even sent flowers and fruit to our room. They even (regularly) made sure that a bottle of Dewars White Label would be available for me at a certain bar I liked. Use your concierge, and tip them well. Your trip will be greatly enhanced. We have tipped them from $50 to $100 per trip.

when one of your favorite youtube channels posts on your bday-

@novemberninth4392

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!!!

@AlycyaW

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday 🎉🎂🎈

@AutumnE

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday 🎉🎊 🥳🥳🥳

@DFBGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@anncharavell273

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! 🥳🎂🎉🎈

I love you AJ but the bug you showed for a love bug was a lubber grasshopper. They will bite and they eat all the plants around them. Just a little heads up. Keep up the awesome work!

@crystalfarley7359

3 жыл бұрын

She knows, Karen. She was just showing a bug while she talked about bugs. 🙄

I don't think we'll be back untill you can park hop. We use to always eat dinner at Epcot.

Man, i went to disneyland paris a while ago and it was so different, but yet the same magical place it has always been

@itsmeganhere

3 жыл бұрын

DLP definitely has a different magic. My vacations in 2015 and 2016 were very relaxed, there was no need or requirement to plan anything ahead of time (think dining and rides). I would totally go a third time in the future. Although the Paris park resembles Disneyland California more than it does WDW, there doesn't seem to be any "less" park, plus there are many unique things you can't do anywhere else, like the Aladdin walkthrough or visiting the dragon under the castle, for instance.

When you were talking about Love Bugs you showed a picture of a large grasshopper and never showed a picture of what love bugs look like. That will confuse people and give a wrong impression.

@martinjaramillo2429

3 жыл бұрын

Love bugs always remind me of chinook helicopters

@caelin695

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe they just... don’t have a stock video of a love bug?? Because it’s not love bug season in Florida right now

@jenniferstewart99

3 жыл бұрын

Ppl can google what love bugs look like.. it not rocket science.. lol..

My father told me all merchandise in Disney World can be found at World of Disney. That if you see in the park that you can get it there. That is NOT true! First off Disney is limited in quantity on certain products. So if they do sell it at World of Disney, they might not have it in stock there. You might find one in stock at the circus tent at Magic Kingdom and Disney does not do product transfers nor buy here & pick up there. Plus it could be sold out by the time you there. Happened to me. Second is that Disney likes to place products that are either themed to an attraction or unique at certain stores only & are not found at other locations. Like at Epcot's World Showcase. Third of all is that prices can very. So even if you do find it at World of Disney it might cost more than it would at a different location. So if you see it, get it; you can always get money back if you see if cheaper or return it later.

We did the ship to home option our last trip! It’s a surprisingly a great deal! We only paid like $25 for a giant box of souvenirs. JUST A TIP: at our resort at least, they wanted check our receipts (for pricing & to make sure it was bought at the park) we didn’t realize this and were a little disorganized trying to find all the receipts that matched with what we were sending vs what we were keeping. Make sure to keep everything properly sorted before going.

One thing we did in place of cash for tips: Loaded Disney Gift Cards instead and tucked them into envelopes with their activation receipts. (Labeled each envelope for what they were for "Housekeeping", "Bell Services", etc.) We felt this was safer than cash in the time of Covid and in keeping with cashless contact preferences.

I’m always that weirdo who boards with a popcorn bucket strapped around my neck.

@MissMyMusicAddiction

3 жыл бұрын

But do you get photopass photos chowing down?

We definitely stay in the WDW bubble, but we may go to the Outlets this time! Definitely packing allergy medicine!

@beardedrogue4282

3 жыл бұрын

I love the outlet! Its my first stop when driving in!

@DFBGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@Disneybackttalk

3 жыл бұрын

@@DFBGuide Thank you!!!☺️

The first time I saw a beware of snakes and gators sign I definitely thought it was a promise we’d see at lease one! Didn’t see a any! We did see so many tiny lizards, they’re everywhere and love to run under you feet as you walk! Try not to step on them! Being from Canada I was super prepared for bears, but didn’t for a second think about lizards or snakes!

@EvansFamilyLegoProject

3 жыл бұрын

As a Florida resident, those anoles are COMPLETELY welcome compared to the misquitoes the size of helicopters and the god damn WOLF SPIDERS who will literally chase you and rear up at you. Not cool AT ALL. When I first moved to Florida, I called pest control and had the woman on the phone ROLLING when I told her they were moving my furniture in my house and I was afraid they were going to steal my car if I left my keys lying around. For reals; the Florida bugs are NOT okay.

I'm from Arizona so when you're coming from a place like Phoenix the one thing you know going in that you're still not completely prepared for is the humidity in the summer. The dry heat out here in Phoenix is not comforting, which is why we hate the comment "At least it's a dry heat", it's punishing but it's a different type of punishing when you're in humidity. In Phoenix it feels like your skin is being burned off from the outside, in Orlando it feels like your body is overheating on the inside. Both are uncomfortable, both can cause your body to overheat but if you're from a dry heat you have to prepare yourself to sweat a lot more in Florida and you have to adapt to the climate even if it's not actually hotter than back home. The heat from the sun didn't bother me but the humidity I wasn't prepared for when I first went. You also may want to take underarm deodorant at all times with you as you will sweat a lot during the summer. Also, be careful of the water as even though it's water, clean, and perfectly healthy that doesn't mean your body is adapted to it. I've only drank tap water my entire life but when I stayed at All-Star Sports Resort we figured out what was making me sick every morning was drinking the tap water so I had to switch to only drinking bottled water. Again, not everyone's body will react the same, most people drink bottled water anyways, but it's something to keep in mind.

@brynnancurry3459

3 жыл бұрын

I agree bc I’m from Florida

@alexandramacias6385

3 жыл бұрын

Orlando tap water tastes gross anyway

@jamesmarhen

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexandramacias6385 I agree but I grew up on Phoenix tap water, south Phoenix to be exact so I'm used to having crumbs in my water.

@alexandramacias6385

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmarhen crumbs?!?!🤣 I just thought it tasted weird in Central FL!

@jamesmarhen

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexandramacias6385 if you're ever in Phoenix just avoid tap water here for drinking. I'm probably 3% of the population still drinking it.

3:15 WE GOT A POINTER

5:49 also, warn your children about the ubiquitous “Florida Man”, a very real thing.

I remember the time I got the giant stitch plush. He took up a whole seat in the car 🤣🤣

@cuppycakersd.i.y6083

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha do you regret or not

@theelephantintheroom4150

3 жыл бұрын

cooking with colers joy I will never regret him ever (he’s my favorite character)

@cuppycakersd.i.y6083

3 жыл бұрын

Ah how much space it takes up in your house or apartment

@theelephantintheroom4150

3 жыл бұрын

cooking with colers joy Not as mush as you think it would, like I said it fit in a seat riding home. We have a picture of me hugging it!

@UmmYeahOk

3 жыл бұрын

I bring a lot of gallon sized ziplock bags with me. Might not have helped with Stitch, but I was able to haul a ton of plushies using them. You shove them inside, and then you sit or kneel on the package when sipping up. It basically shrink wraps them.

It definitely helps to consider which restaurants you really want to go to before you arrive! Get those reservations if you know you want to go to Be Our Guest or another popular restaurant. I remember walking up to Be Our Guest with my family one year on New Year’s Eve hoping to just walk in (very ambitious to say the least) and being told we couldn’t eat there. So, the next trip to Disney, I stalked the My Disney Experience app to make sure I got a reservation. On that note, you really need be on your a game if you’re going during winter break because reservations, fastpasses and such get snatched up fast!

Duffel bag tip is perfect for Christmas 🎄 visits as well!

This is the best and most helpful video I’ve seen on this channel.

If you don’t like paper straws, bring your own.

@jeffreyclinard2002

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I hate those paper ones that don't work.

@alexandramacias6385

3 жыл бұрын

This!!!!! Those paper straws are the worst.

@kheier5927

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! We have retractable metal straws. Trying to finish a frozen/iced drink with a paper straw is the pits!

@cori4872

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip! I had forgotten they changed to paper straws.

@EvansFamilyLegoProject

3 жыл бұрын

The *real* tips in the comments- THANK YOU! As a person with a disability who can't enjoy most drinks without a straw- and for whom, reusable metal straws are dangerous- I LOATHE the texture and taste of paper straws and can't use them at all. I love that you've made mention of this.

love bugs also stink if you accidentally step on them.

as a florida resident, LOVE BUGS ARE MY MORTAL ENEMY!!!!!! those things swarm and cover every single surface they can find it's the most irritating thing you can't freaking walk outside without getting covered >:l

I live on allergy meds in all of Florida any time of year!! Remember there’s all kinds of strange pollen.

i have issues with smoke, cigarette smokes, some pollen, perfume etc so i always travel with my meds :) Also take stuff for heartburn. if you are eating and drinking lots of water and doing rides it can cause heartburn

Best Disney advice I ever got was embrace the chaos. It may not be perfect or what you thought but that’s a ok!

When you mentioned love bugs, i thought "welcome to the south". They are heavy here in Texas too.

Waterproof plasters, got a bug bite, it popped while at typhoon lagoon and got a staff infection which resulted in hives, not a fun flight home on the last day.

@DFBGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! Yes -- definitely those band-aids!

Omg, i want that poison apple mug!! That was cool!!

I'm going to Disney tomorrow! I’m so excited! Edit: on the first airplane. Just touched the ground! Edit: Turns out I lost my phone on the airplane. I had to take two flights. While the vacation was fun, and I was with a few others, it still sucked. It was an iPhone XS, as you know naturally is expensive. Now I have to double-check the warranty and all of that, but I'm using my old phone. Now let's talk about fun things. I went to Epcot my first day and I tried out the food in the different pavilions. I wanted to get nitro pops, but we didn't make it. Anyways, all the food tasted so good! The next day, I went to the animal kingdom. Ate at rainforest cafe first thing because the buses never came! It was really fun, and the wait for the flight of passage was only an hour. Best ride ever. The next day, I believe I went to Hollywood Studios. I rode the tower of terror for the first time and Mickey and Minnie's runaway railway. Then I rode slinky dog dash, toy story mania, etc. Good rides. Then I went to Epcot again for the future world. I went on soarin', spaceship earth, and test track. Too bad I couldn't make the car. Finally, I went to the magic kingdom. Went on a haunted mansion, splash mountain, and space mountain. We also ate at the beast castle and got souvenir cups. We also got to see the Halloween and princess cavalcades. The only thing fancy we got, lol. Anyways, the next day we went back home. One of my travel buddies got sick. Now she has to quarantine. She got a COVID test. Fun time.

@NicolaMeyers

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great time 😍

@taraoakes6674

3 жыл бұрын

Calista Boudreaux We leave this Saturday! W00t!

@meredithe904

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the beginning of love bug season

@lesliebrown5446

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great time!!!

Only been to Disneyland but I’m sure this will apply to Disney World as well, but if you have a picky eater (in my case, my boyfriend), make sure you earmark a few places to eat whose food they like so that if one is closed or too busy, you don’t have to spend the next hour perusing menus to find some place else to eat. I made sure that each restaurant I chose for each night had a backup and that we were flexible about it all. It can create so much stress if you aren’t at least semi prepared!

I couldn't stop laughing about the love bugs, especially the part about no personal space. They totally want you to be part of their 'loving' each other. hahaha

Bring water flavor!!! those squeeze ones that squirt water flavor for drinks. Put it in your water. Water bottle fill stations and free water is age to drink but unless you are used to Florida’s water taste it is nice to have

Yes, tipping is one thing that particularly overseas visitors have to keep in mind. We don’t have mandatory gratuities here, so it’s very weird and confusing having to give money to just about everyone you come into contact with.

If I could give any advice to people those would be: -Wear comfortable shoes! many people feel like wearing their best clothes to take nice pictures, but there's a lot of walking involved and if you're not wearing your comfortable shoes, your feet might be blistered and sore within a day of being at the parks! -Also, be mindful that although Disney is indeed a magical place, Cast Members are real people working real jobs. If something goes south during your trip, try to be kind and understanding just like you would to any other person working the service industry. Kindness goes a long way with CMs!

WOW! You are the first person that I have heard mention the “Love Bugs.” Oh did we experience the Love Bugs! One of the DJ’s on a radio station in FL said the best way to kill a love bug is with a car. Just look at a car in the Love Bug season.

These thumbnails get weirder and weirder

Watch for spiders in your hotel room!!! We saw (and killed) one on three different days. I would shoo them out the door, but they scare the sh!t out of me. I should think kids would go right to sleep after all that excitement, light or not!

Items like power converters, no-slip bath mats, toilet booster seats, humidifiers, baby bottle warmers, bed rails, rubber sheets, box fans, heat pads, and night lights---you can ask housekeeping, they usually have a few but do not count on it and you can't request in advance.

I went in February last time and the trees were pollinating. Tree pollen is heavier and I had the worst allergies the whole time! Benadryl and other allergy meds are a must every time now.

FYI - you mentioned carrying on the light saber when going home & that may work, but our friends bought a Mickey Mouse “gun” from Disney World (obviously a toy shooter) to bring back as a gift & forgot to pack it. It was still in it’s original packaging from the park, it was clearly marked “toy”, and they had the receipt but the airline made them throw it away (they were told they couldn’t board unless it was packed, but they already checked luggage so packing it wasn’t possible!). We aren’t idiots, but who would have thought the original, unopened package, all the stickers and proof of purchase, along with the fact that it was not & didn’t even look like a real gun wouldn’t be enough? That’s been several years ago, so maybe they were on higher alert at the time, idk. Just was ridiculous and not cheap!

@chrystieschmelter8879

3 жыл бұрын

TSA is aware of and allows the lightsabers. I'm sorry about the toy gun though.

I love DFB so much that I let ads finish running.

the love bugs are real like even in the rides: only sometimes

@esciteach7997

3 жыл бұрын

they DO NOT BITE and are harmless

@Kitfoo77

3 жыл бұрын

They only come out for a few weeks twice a year. Once in the spring (I think around April) and once in the fall (around this time). They're more harmful to the paint on your car than anything else.

@arneneleakes

3 жыл бұрын

Aré they still around mid October?

@numericalhorror185

3 жыл бұрын

arleth v you should be good by October! Mostly theyre a Summer bug

Don't mistake a love bug with a kissing bug tho. Kissing bugs are deadly and do bite

I remember when they still had clocks in the rooms.

@DFBGuide

3 жыл бұрын

It wasn't all that long ago! I miss them!

@UmmYeahOk

3 жыл бұрын

I remember when they did not have gate security and planes flew over the parks all the time. ...less crowds and a lot more affordable too.

@kathleenoman726

3 жыл бұрын

@@DFBGuide Any chance they still offer wake up calls?

Something I wish I had checked on was closing times for certain attractions and restaurants! Some things closed earlier than I realized. For example, I was going to have a Cheshire Cat tail treat but it closed at 7 pm. Also, I missed the Muppet Vision 3D show, because that attraction closed way before the rest of the park!

I miss the magic Kingdom train. That has had me messed up on my transportation for awhile now. Lmao 🤣

I remember the love bugs landing on me in Cypress Gardens when I was 10! They certainly made my parents' hire car dirty.

I think it is important to consider your own interests and goals when going on vacation. We're all different, which is why there are so many different options to do in the parks/resorts. Not everything I love will be what you love, and vice versa.

OMG that point at 3:17!!!

Protection for Allergies is primordial,and mosquito,Anti allergies, repellent for Summer special ment

Went to Epcot for the first time last month, when I wasn't an infant or a performer, and nothing was really closed. They even had pin trading back. For those who may care, Epcot the pin trading is at Spaceship Earth and MGM has it by the new Mickey ride by the bathrooms.

Don't buy the cheap, dollar store panchos. Spring for the more expensive panchos. Last year we were stuck in a rainstorm at Epcot, threw on our cheap panchos and totally regretted it! Since we were already wet from sweat and then rain, the panchos were extremely difficult to put on. They stuck to our skin and would not allow for easy movement. We only had 2 nicer panchos that were thick and those were perfect. I will spend the money and buy nice panchos in the future.

Absolutely! Spring Break or Veteran's Day is the time we travel to Disney. I have learned to start taking Claritin-Singular 2 weeks before we go. 3 years ago my allergies were so bad my eyes were just teared up all the time. It was miserable. Just me & my 13 year old son, rx are very expensive in the DVC shops. However these times of the year are beyond beautiful & not too hot.

When we were waiting for the jungle book ride, a squirrel joined our line queue and some people started freaking out. Def was a good laugh haha

I need a wheelchair while at Disney. Can you do a chair/scooter vlog? Thanks to you, I found out that cast members will slow or stop that moving walkway. That helped a lot!! Some rides I can get rolled into but others I have to get up & walk. It's hard, very bad balance & need help, but I can do it. (PS - sad about the mini shampoos bc they get donated for us to put into hygiene packs for the homeless. )

When we visited in August 2020, we had issues due to reduced housekeeping. I was finally able to arrange (with the assistance of my travel agent) to get changes of bed linen every other day if I stripped and made the beds myself. I have two teenaged boys and we were staying 12 nights in August, so we needed that fresh linen!

The whole “not everything will be open” advice is very true! Not even during COVID! Sometimes rides close for refurbishment or breakdowns during your trip anyways! You might think you’ll remember but many people don’t!

My family and I actually went on a Disney Cruise departing from Florida in the middle of Love Bug season. It was honestly pretty miserable having to deal with all of the critters and having to be careful not to bring them into our cabin. They were literally EVERYWHERE on the deck of the ship and got tracked into some of the common areas inside. But what was so impressive was that once we got out of port, the entire crew cleaned them up within an hour. Like we’re talking about thousands of bugs that just disappeared. It was honestly incredible.

The mail is always a great souvenir option. I used to work at a gift shop up in Salem, MA and we would recommend people ship from the post office if they over bought. It was so funny because the Trolley guide would actually point out the Post Office on the drive past as well.

We were taught, as college lab techs and as bio and chem students, if there is a bromine spill, scream BROMINE as you leave the area at the top of your voice and if you hear that to echo it. this makes me uncomfortable but at least now I know the smell(?)

Disney World is the MAIN reason we go to Orlando, but we always go to Universal Studios. And the last trip we did go to Kennedy Space Center which is really neat to! Not a far drive. Def recommend.

Take some tummy medicine. Too many rich snacks can make for misery.

14:40 - Not "smell-I-tizer". Back when they invented these at DL many of the guys had just gotten back from WW2. They referenced the word Howitzer and changed "how" to "smell". Instead of howitzer, say smellitzer. Smell-it-zer.

@bweikie

3 жыл бұрын

The orange citrus smell they pumped into Horizons gave me a headache, every time! Wouldn't stop me from riding but def took a while to wear off!