One of my favorite experiences was meeting Snow White at Akershus. We mentioned something about meeting the dwarves, and she asked, “Were they working hard?” And I replied “Well…all but one.” And she got the biggest smile and started riffing about Sleepy! On another visit, my brother’s MIL and I were waiting for our cohorts (shopping) on Main Street, and we had an incredible time talking with the Suffragettes! Assume you’re talking to the characters and you’ll have a great experience!
If you plan on taking a ride share from MK at the end of your park day, the easiest way to do it is to walk over to the lobby of the Contemporary and order your car from there. Doing this allows you to avoid crowds on the monorail, the ferry, and at the TTC. It also allows you to save money by not paying for a Minnie Van.
Went to Magic Kingdom the other day and it was crazy on how much was going on, but I loved every part of it. (I even had Mulan sneak up behind me after I got my picture with Mickey out of nowhere and I got a pic with her)
AJ and her team do a stellar job as usual. I have a couple of tips based on my Feb. 1 experience. Watch the fireworks from Frontierland, especially if you have claustrophobia. Not many people around, great view of the fireworks themselves, and you can see the castle - just not the Main Street projections. Afterwards, let the crowd clear out while you have a nice seat and enjoy Country Bears Jamboree (which I can never get enough of) and/or Hall of Presidents (which actually is a fine show, and Walt’s way of celebrating the United States. By the time you reach the castle area, things will have pretty well cleared out. Another tip: if you are alone and have a disability, don’t take a Minnie Van. I don’t know how else you can leave the park without struggling to a bus stop, but you will never be seen in the crowd of families, kids, strollers being loaded, etc. If your phone has a good charge and you can communicate with the driver, go for it - but my iPhone 13 was too hot to charge, even in the evening, and I got stranded.
Two huge cheer competitions take place in Disney (ESPN) during April (sometimes May), you have The Summit and Worlds, big gyms and D2, so expect a ton of cheerleaders in the parks and hotels.
Thank you for the content. We are planning a trip later this year to Disney so every little bit of information is helpful. It has been years since we visited.
Some of my favorite things to do in Magic Kingdom are to watch the parades. Festival of Fantasy, the Adventure Friends Cavalcade, and Boo to You at Mickey’s Not So Scary is awesome! 😍
I’ve been surprised with a 2 week trip to disneyworld with just three weeks to go and our first day there is literally the day Tron opens. To say I’ll be trying to join that virtual queue is an understatement. To be one of the first to ride a new ride and on my birthday no less, I really really hope I get in!!
No one’s going to run to Tron first during early theme park entry because there won’t be a physical queue. That pattern won’t start until they open the standby line.
One more thing: you can almost forget about getting reservations for a fireworks dessert party. I tried at the right times for Feb. 1, and rechecked over and over. People do not let $100 or $114 per person deter them. There’s a whole lot of money flowing around Disney World.
I have alot of favorite rides in MK but my all time favorite is It's a small world. I know that the song can get annoying but the little kids on that ride are very cute and the wait times aren't usually that long if u can time it right.
I'd love to go one day, but I've suffered from vertigo episodes and ear problems so many times that I'd probably skip the rides, which makes it feel a bit like a waste of money, but on the other hand it means I don't have to stress or waste time in line
I can’t ride much either (and forget Universal!) Do slow boat rides like It’s a Small World, do as many character greetings as you can (I enjoy every one!), grab interesting food when there’s not much of a line. Walk around and enjoy the landscaping, the architecture, and the little touches like those hidden Pascals AJ tells us about.
I relate in a way; I sometimes have the same problem (probably more along the lines of motion sickness) during other trips, so I don't do thrill rides or coasters. I also don't like fast speeds or sharp turns so I try to avoid them, including rides that include spinning. I definitely prefer seeing shows, eating, and getting merch. But the Buzz Lightyear ride/game where you're shooting Zurg's henchmen is my fave (sorry, Zurg, but I still love you), so I could see myself doing that a lot, LOL.
Sounds like Magic Kingdom would be the perfect park for you! Ride slow/dark rides and watch shows like the Tiki Room, Country Bears, and Hall of Presidents. Catch the parade, castle stage shows, and fireworks. Meet Mickey at Town Hall and snack around the park. You could have an awesome day!
@@jadecoloredglasses5822 excellent suggestions! Also, something I’ve not yet been able to do: take the River Boat around Tom Sawyer Island, and then take the raft over so you cam enjoy the island.
@@OverlordZeroULTIMA this is always so fascinating: the difference between bodies. I used to love roller coasters, the Mad Teacups, sudden drops, fast turns. My brother couldn’t do them because of motion sickness. Well, in 2011 I needed serious neck surgery, and I was told I could no longer do those cool rides. My brother still has motion sickness. I would love to do Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Guardians, Tron, Expedition Everest, etc. But of the thrill rides I was able to do before 2011, the only one I really, really miss is Rock n Rollercoaster.
The last two times I was at the Magic Kingdom the shooting gallery was free! Even though we saw the sign posted saying "35 shots for $1" (which is way too cheap for Disney), there was no fee. It was a great way to pass some time when other people in your vacation group visited the nearby toilets. Give it a "shot." It might be free.
I went to Magic Kingdom back in February and I cried watching Cinderella castle for the first time and thankfully I have a friend who is a cast member and really was an awesome guide for my first Disney experience I hope I can go back in October so if there’s any advice you can give me for October that would be great
I like the virtual queues. I haven’t had any issues using them (for Rise and Guardians). To me it’s the closest we have to fast passes. As for the mine train, it’s a long line even at rope drop! Peter Pan is another one that’s always crowded.
Watch fireworks from big thunder mountain because low wait times and beautiful views ❤❤❤❤❤❤ and Casey’s corner is amazing and I need my corn dog nuggets, fries and plastic cheese dip fix!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Need to correct you on the extended hours for MK. We were there last week and were not staying at a deluxe resort and had extended hours two of the 3 days we were there. We spent 15 hours in MK our last day. Mine Train and Peter Pan had an hour wait the entire day - even at rope drop and parade/fireworks (and we supposedly went at during an off season week). We had Genie plus for Peter Pan and ILL for Mine Train - both between 9:30pm - 10pm because those were the only times we could get them. It's crazy how popular those rides are.
@@CMMRF23 I don't know. I bought My ticket to MK and reserved my park pass and the day before I was to be in MK we saw on the Disney App that the hours were 9am to 11pm. That was the case twice in our WDW vacation last week. And my 4 daughters live in Orlando and have WDW passes and they said they have extended house at MK all the time, they said it recently started.
Genuinely cannot believe that THIS MUCH planning has to be done for some theme parks. I put less thought into planning a month travelling around the Far East.
During Halloween and Christmas is there extended night time hours or do you have to buy night time pass I going from October 20- November 10 so I can go to both parties
I honestly love love love your channel, perfect for the Disney world lovers because most people do just land instead. Thank you for your amazing content. (NOT A BOT)
That's a good recommendation. During my Dec 2022 visit, half the time the app wouldn't allow me to check wait times, showtimes, or book Lightning Lanes when I was in a park. I'd have to restart my iPhone Xs two or three times to get the app to finally access the info I needed. I can't blame park wifi because my friends never had any issues accessing data on their Androids and newer iPhones.
Although this video is fun, it just seems like a lot of repeat information. Like I get that you’re not going to never repeat a lot of this info, but it just seems like a lot of this information has come out on many of the channel’s videos over the past month. Basically, if you are a regular viewer, it’s just all stuff you’ve heard at least once or twice over the last few weeks.
She actually has a done almost this same video several times. She mixes it up and flips it and here we are again. I think she should just upload less often and gather actual new information before posting- at least mostly new info.
This. I'm German and used to dream about going one day. But it seems you have to plan every second of your trip and might still end up disappointed. Not worth the heaps of money and Florida weather
i feel the same way… i cant plan anything anymore- no fast pass planning, no dining plan planning. All that does is make me worry about missing something… I love pre-planning so I as the parent can just show up and enjoy the parks without getting frustrated in the lines with people that didnt plan… and I refuse to pay extra money to ride rides (ie- Genie)… all rides should be included with the cost of admissions! All rides should be able to be ridden with the cost of admission too! they need to get rid of the virtual ques
@gena geeraert I have been to Disney over 20 times since the 80s, and yes, it can be very stressful. But thats usually because everyone tries to do to much. My favorite times at Disney was when I took a friend and spent time at Disney Springs and the different hotels. Visiting them by the monorail or by boat. It's very restful siting at the hotel pool bar having people wait on you! While your enjoying the weather and scenery.
Is someone able to answer this? : if I want to go to mickeys not so scary Halloween special ticketed event, do I need to purchase a regular park ticket to magic kingdom? Or can I just purchase the special ticket and enter the park when the event starts?
I always find it a little annoying when people as non verbal characters like Mickey, Goofey questions that would require them to be able speak like “what’s your favorite Movie?” You’re putting the performer in a position where they have to figure out how to respond to you
Is there a video how to deal with Disney during spring brake? Our school band is playing at magic kingdom the first week of April trying to figure out to navigate it
Our problem the last time, was our phones kept running out of battery. You have to be on your phone literally all day. Any tips for that? I'm not buying that phone charger kit from Disney. I cannot afford to do that along with everything else. If you have any tricks that you use to keep your phone alive, it would be very much appreciated
If you're going solo, I would take at least two fully charged portable power banks (I found some reasonably priced ones at Walmart-just make sure the USB cord fits your phone BEFORE your trip in case you need to return them). Another tip is to put your phone on Low Power Mode during times when you're not actively on your phone. Hope these tips help!
I think if Walt Disney could see what Disney World has become Walt would be very disappointed. Corporate greed is the newest theme park and its involvement in political & Social issues is truly not Magical and the new Paint job on the castle look terrible.
So scary to hear the phrase "Brand New Projections" with Happily Ever After. The projections were so brilliant and original; PLEASE Disney don't mess it up by making too many changes to a good thing.
I can’t believe they now have the nerve to charge $10 to $12 extra to wait less on a line. Why do you pay park admission, just to have the privilege to sightsee?
If the FBI , moved to Forestville MD (PG County) it would also benefit Calvert, Charles, and Anne Arundel Counties (more jobs) . Officials in those counties should be supporting this as well.
One of my favorite experiences was meeting Snow White at Akershus. We mentioned something about meeting the dwarves, and she asked, “Were they working hard?” And I replied “Well…all but one.” And she got the biggest smile and started riffing about Sleepy!
On another visit, my brother’s MIL and I were waiting for our cohorts (shopping) on Main Street, and we had an incredible time talking with the Suffragettes! Assume you’re talking to the characters and you’ll have a great experience!
If you plan on taking a ride share from MK at the end of your park day, the easiest way to do it is to walk over to the lobby of the Contemporary and order your car from there. Doing this allows you to avoid crowds on the monorail, the ferry, and at the TTC. It also allows you to save money by not paying for a Minnie Van.
Went to Magic Kingdom the other day and it was crazy on how much was going on, but I loved every part of it. (I even had Mulan sneak up behind me after I got my picture with Mickey out of nowhere and I got a pic with her)
AJ and her team do a stellar job as usual. I have a couple of tips based on my Feb. 1 experience. Watch the fireworks from Frontierland, especially if you have claustrophobia. Not many people around, great view of the fireworks themselves, and you can see the castle - just not the Main Street projections. Afterwards, let the crowd clear out while you have a nice seat and enjoy Country Bears Jamboree (which I can never get enough of) and/or Hall of Presidents (which actually is a fine show, and Walt’s way of celebrating the United States. By the time you reach the castle area, things will have pretty well cleared out. Another tip: if you are alone and have a disability, don’t take a Minnie Van. I don’t know how else you can leave the park without struggling to a bus stop, but you will never be seen in the crowd of families, kids, strollers being loaded, etc. If your phone has a good charge and you can communicate with the driver, go for it - but my iPhone 13 was too hot to charge, even in the evening, and I got stranded.
Two huge cheer competitions take place in Disney (ESPN) during April (sometimes May), you have The Summit and Worlds, big gyms and D2, so expect a ton of cheerleaders in the parks and hotels.
Thank you for the content. We are planning a trip later this year to Disney so every little bit of information is helpful. It has been years since we visited.
I do feel overwhelmed by all these tips and tricks. I just want to go and not think…there’s SO much planning and stuff it’s driving me crazy
Some of my favorite things to do in Magic Kingdom are to watch the parades. Festival of Fantasy, the Adventure Friends Cavalcade, and Boo to You at Mickey’s Not So Scary is awesome! 😍
I’ve been surprised with a 2 week trip to disneyworld with just three weeks to go and our first day there is literally the day Tron opens.
To say I’ll be trying to join that virtual queue is an understatement. To be one of the first to ride a new ride and on my birthday no less, I really really hope I get in!!
Good luck!! Have a magical birthday!
No one’s going to run to Tron first during early theme park entry because there won’t be a physical queue. That pattern won’t start until they open the standby line.
One more thing: you can almost forget about getting reservations for a fireworks dessert party. I tried at the right times for Feb. 1, and rechecked over and over. People do not let $100 or $114 per person deter them. There’s a whole lot of money flowing around Disney World.
I have alot of favorite rides in MK but my all time favorite is It's a small world. I know that the song can get annoying but the little kids on that ride are very cute and the wait times aren't usually that long if u can time it right.
One of my favorite treats in MK is the Pineapple cupcake at the confectionery.
I'd love to go one day, but I've suffered from vertigo episodes and ear problems so many times that I'd probably skip the rides, which makes it feel a bit like a waste of money, but on the other hand it means I don't have to stress or waste time in line
I can’t ride much either (and forget Universal!) Do slow boat rides like It’s a Small World, do as many character greetings as you can (I enjoy every one!), grab interesting food when there’s not much of a line. Walk around and enjoy the landscaping, the architecture, and the little touches like those hidden Pascals AJ tells us about.
I relate in a way; I sometimes have the same problem (probably more along the lines of motion sickness) during other trips, so I don't do thrill rides or coasters. I also don't like fast speeds or sharp turns so I try to avoid them, including rides that include spinning.
I definitely prefer seeing shows, eating, and getting merch. But the Buzz Lightyear ride/game where you're shooting Zurg's henchmen is my fave (sorry, Zurg, but I still love you), so I could see myself doing that a lot, LOL.
Sounds like Magic Kingdom would be the perfect park for you! Ride slow/dark rides and watch shows like the Tiki Room, Country Bears, and Hall of Presidents. Catch the parade, castle stage shows, and fireworks. Meet Mickey at Town Hall and snack around the park. You could have an awesome day!
@@jadecoloredglasses5822 excellent suggestions! Also, something I’ve not yet been able to do: take the River Boat around Tom Sawyer Island, and then take the raft over so you cam enjoy the island.
@@OverlordZeroULTIMA this is always so fascinating: the difference between bodies. I used to love roller coasters, the Mad Teacups, sudden drops, fast turns. My brother couldn’t do them because of motion sickness. Well, in 2011 I needed serious neck surgery, and I was told I could no longer do those cool rides. My brother still has motion sickness. I would love to do Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Guardians, Tron, Expedition Everest, etc. But of the thrill rides I was able to do before 2011, the only one I really, really miss is Rock n Rollercoaster.
The last two times I was at the Magic Kingdom the shooting gallery was free! Even though we saw the sign posted saying "35 shots for $1" (which is way too cheap for Disney), there was no fee. It was a great way to pass some time when other people in your vacation group visited the nearby toilets. Give it a "shot." It might be free.
I went to Magic Kingdom back in February and I cried watching Cinderella castle for the first time and thankfully I have a friend who is a cast member and really was an awesome guide for my first Disney experience I hope I can go back in October so if there’s any advice you can give me for October that would be great
I like the virtual queues. I haven’t had any issues using them (for Rise and Guardians). To me it’s the closest we have to fast passes. As for the mine train, it’s a long line even at rope drop! Peter Pan is another one that’s always crowded.
Watch fireworks from big thunder mountain because low wait times and beautiful views ❤❤❤❤❤❤ and Casey’s corner is amazing and I need my corn dog nuggets, fries and plastic cheese dip fix!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
What’s considered peak times 🤩 we’re going next week. We also purchased tickets for a after hours event. It said we had access to rides.
We’re going next week too!
Eat at skipper canteen and ride the jungle cruise and go to the tiki room!
I haven't been to MK or WDW proper since 2006. So much has changed!!!
Need to correct you on the extended hours for MK. We were there last week and were not staying at a deluxe resort and had extended hours two of the 3 days we were there. We spent 15 hours in MK our last day. Mine Train and Peter Pan had an hour wait the entire day - even at rope drop and parade/fireworks (and we supposedly went at during an off season week). We had Genie plus for Peter Pan and ILL for Mine Train - both between 9:30pm - 10pm because those were the only times we could get them. It's crazy how popular those rides are.
How did you manage to get extended hours without being on a deluxe property? I was under the impression you had to be a deluxe resort guest?
@@CMMRF23 I don't know. I bought My ticket to MK and reserved my park pass and the day before I was to be in MK we saw on the Disney App that the hours were 9am to 11pm. That was the case twice in our WDW vacation last week. And my 4 daughters live in Orlando and have WDW passes and they said they have extended house at MK all the time, they said it recently started.
@@stephaniephelps1100 MK closes many days at 11pm. That isn’t Extended Hours. Extended hours are from 11pm-1am and there is a cost. It isn’t everyday
@@DebiDan AH. That makes sense, guess I didn't realize that.
We did the shooting gallery 3 weeks ago and there was no fee to play! :-)
Genuinely cannot believe that THIS MUCH planning has to be done for some theme parks. I put less thought into planning a month travelling around the Far East.
During Halloween and Christmas is there extended night time hours or do you have to buy night time pass I going from October 20- November 10 so I can go to both parties
Thank you for these great tips!
The shooting gallery was free last time we were there (Jan 2023). Has that changed?
I still like Disney but I would never visit it between the high cost of admission per park and how expensive food is it is not worth anymore
The shooting gallery is free now isn’t it?
do you need to plan out your things to do list or can you just go and do what you can in your 2 days alloted for magic kingdom. Rdbeach
Can you make a video on which rides you can and can not ride if your pregnant Or should not ride
I honestly love love love your channel, perfect for the Disney world lovers because most people do just land instead. Thank you for your amazing content. (NOT A BOT)
I’m only seeing online that MK extra magic hours for Deluxe guests are Wednesdays. When are they on Tuesdays?
They aren't. I'm not sure why AJ keeps mentioning Tuesdays.
make sure you have a newer phone, i could not do moble order with a i phone 6 when i was there in 2021
This makes a lot of sense. All the new software requires a newer phone - which is why you’ve got to upgrade. Another expense!!
That's a good recommendation. During my Dec 2022 visit, half the time the app wouldn't allow me to check wait times, showtimes, or book Lightning Lanes when I was in a park. I'd have to restart my iPhone Xs two or three times to get the app to finally access the info I needed. I can't blame park wifi because my friends never had any issues accessing data on their Androids and newer iPhones.
What thing must you do every visit to each park?
Although this video is fun, it just seems like a lot of repeat information. Like I get that you’re not going to never repeat a lot of this info, but it just seems like a lot of this information has come out on many of the channel’s videos over the past month. Basically, if you are a regular viewer, it’s just all stuff you’ve heard at least once or twice over the last few weeks.
She actually has a done almost this same video several times. She mixes it up and flips it and here we are again. I think she should just upload less often and gather actual new information before posting- at least mostly new info.
Thank you for the great video. What does “it’s the OG in Disney World “ mean?
OG is a slang term that actually means Original Gangster. It just means one of the oldest and most favorite in her context.
Mine Train is a joke as a coaster. Lil kids enjoy it. Adults say "I waited 2 hours in line for this?!?"
Disney is just a stress producing experience nowadays. I can't be bothered anymore. It's supposed to be a vacation not an ordeal.
This. I'm German and used to dream about going one day. But it seems you have to plan every second of your trip and might still end up disappointed. Not worth the heaps of money and Florida weather
i feel the same way… i cant plan anything anymore- no fast pass planning, no dining plan planning. All that does is make me worry about missing something… I love pre-planning so I as the parent can just show up and enjoy the parks without getting frustrated in the lines with people that didnt plan… and I refuse to pay extra money to ride rides (ie- Genie)… all rides should be included with the cost of admissions! All rides should be able to be ridden with the cost of admission too! they need to get rid of the virtual ques
All rides are included with the price of admission. You don’t HAVE to buy Genie+ and virtual queues ARE free.
Same. I’m Canadian and this has always been a bucket list item, but it just doesn’t seem fun anymore.
@gena geeraert I have been to Disney over 20 times since the 80s, and yes, it can be very stressful. But thats usually because everyone tries to do to much. My favorite times at Disney was when I took a friend and spent time at Disney Springs and the different hotels. Visiting them by the monorail or by boat. It's very restful siting at the hotel pool bar having people wait on you! While your enjoying the weather and scenery.
I love videos like this 😍
Quiestion about the Virtual Que. Does "in the park" mean scanned in or just in proximity?
scanned in
@@kins5768 thank You
Is someone able to answer this? : if I want to go to mickeys not so scary Halloween special ticketed event, do I need to purchase a regular park ticket to magic kingdom? Or can I just purchase the special ticket and enter the park when the event starts?
You only need the party ticket and can actually get in at 4pm
Thank you !!
The tron part in the beginning said 2024 lol
Going August 2024 for 2 weeks. Cannot wait. Also happy to be the 5th comment on here.
Love watching these videos. Thanks.
How long until Disney starts charging a weekly/monthly fee for the app?
I always find it a little annoying when people as non verbal characters like Mickey, Goofey questions that would require them to be able speak like “what’s your favorite Movie?” You’re putting the performer in a position where they have to figure out how to respond to you
I’m in my room rn just came back from Magic
Epcot next!!!!
Is there a video how to deal with Disney during spring brake? Our school band is playing at magic kingdom the first week of April trying to figure out to navigate it
In Disney, they should call it Spring Acceleration...
There is such a video! They did a video during spring break season last year.
"That means...." I'm not riding until the virtual queue is dropped. No ride is worth that hassle, when there is so much else to do!
Chewbacca likes to make fun of my beard.
RIDES 🎠🎢🎪🐘🎆🎇
So expensive 😑😑😒
999 Happy Likes, but there's always room for 1 more, any volunteers? 😅
Please please please sell women’s t shirts with a v neck collar 🙏🏻
Yes!!!
Our problem the last time, was our phones kept running out of battery. You have to be on your phone literally all day.
Any tips for that? I'm not buying that phone charger kit from Disney.
I cannot afford to do that along with everything else.
If you have any tricks that you use to keep your phone alive, it would be very much appreciated
I bought mine at target. Very reasonable price.
If you're going solo, I would take at least two fully charged portable power banks (I found some reasonably priced ones at Walmart-just make sure the USB cord fits your phone BEFORE your trip in case you need to return them).
Another tip is to put your phone on Low Power Mode during times when you're not actively on your phone. Hope these tips help!
I think if Walt Disney could see what Disney
World has become Walt would be very
disappointed.
Corporate greed is the newest theme park and
its involvement in political & Social issues is truly
not Magical and the new Paint job on the castle
look terrible.
So scary to hear the phrase "Brand New Projections" with Happily Ever After. The projections were so brilliant and original; PLEASE Disney don't mess it up by making too many changes to a good thing.
Never go there….ever
I can’t believe they now have the nerve to charge $10 to $12 extra to wait less on a line. Why do you pay park admission, just to have the privilege to sightsee?
Disney keeps getting worse. Walt would not be happy.
Has anyone walked up to the Beast and asked if he's apologized yet? ;)
Never do this: Go there!
If the FBI , moved to Forestville MD (PG County) it would also benefit Calvert, Charles, and Anne Arundel Counties (more jobs) . Officials in those counties should be supporting this as well.
So, these days, you can have a park ticket but not be able to get resort reservations, dining reservations, or ride on new attractions. Ufb.
I'll just go to Universal, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.
Please don't go to Sea World. They abuse their animals