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- Disney World is the MASTER of DECEPTION. While you might THINK you’ve got all the rides, restaurants, and resorts figured out, there are SO MANY Disney scenarios that are gonna make you go, “WHOA. I REALLY wasn’t expecting THAT” during your trip. So let’s cut down on that shock factor and figure out HOW to prepare for the things you’re LEAST prepared to encounter inside the most magical place on earth.
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things that shocked me: the price of the food, the price of the hotels, the price of the souvenirs, the price... well of everything
That shouldn't shock you at this point with Disney
@@RachelsReviewsagree more outrage lol
the quick service food seemed reasonably priced to me
Disney is expensive you shouldn't be surprised by that.
not for the poor
AJ I was absolutely floored by how outstanding the cast members were during my family’s trip last summer. My son (age 5 during the trip) has autism, he is non-verbal and rides a wheelchair when we’re out in public (for safety/ cognitive concerns/ high elopement risk). The cast members were absolutely extraordinary to him and to my family! They went out of their way to make accommodations for him, and to make our trip extra magical!
One of my favorite things about Disney is how they really work with people or children that have disabilities the cast members will really go above and beyond and they try to make Disney such a special place for everybody for anyone who has health issues for anyone who is in a wheelchair or has medical issues. It always makes me feel emotional especially when I do see someone who is battling something it makes me thankful for every little thing❤❤
Stuff NOT being open DURING PARK HOURS.
Not just a planned refurb..
Restaurants, specialty Food Carts, Rides, whole lands (@ Epcot).
world's showcase opens at 11! I guess that is kinda weird, huh?
Things that shocked me: how early the skyliner closed. Half of my party got stuck on a broken ride a half hour past Epcot closing and by the time they got off the skyliner was closing less than 10 minutes later. Disney took care of us and got us a bus but we were surprised how soon the skyliner closed after epcot.
A tip that could help some people is that, for the fingerprints, in the case of a disabled person the caretaker can have their fingerprint as the logged one. That's what is done for my brother- he has a severe developmental disability, and because doing the fingerprint scan is very difficult for him, my mom is logged as the fingerprint since he never goes anywhere without her. You really just have to ask the cast members/explain your situation and they'll be great about it!
Also for young kids!
Does nobody see an issue with Disney recording fingerprints of guests? I do. A few of them.
We had a situation where we had to cancel our reservations at 50’s. I had a sudden stomach illness and could not go. We canceled the day of, two hours before and we were not charged
Same at a DLR dinner, they said “this one time” but were very sweet about it.
Funny tho, in my memory it was much earlier. Couldn’t have been 24 hrs, could it?
Be mentally and emotionally prepared for some disappointment. Just remember to Let It Go and have fun.
Frozen reference be like
😂😂😂
for real. Just chill 🥶
One of my favorite cast members making magic memories was on my first trip in 1993. I was with my grandfather and we got to ride up front on the EPCOT Center monorail. Not only was it awesome for me, but seeing his reaction to such an experience - he looked like a little kid at Christmas - is a magical memory that I still treasure to this day. Super cool for the cast member to give us that opportunity and it's a shame they don't do that anymore (though I can understand why that is).
Things that shocked me: Cinderella’a Royal Table is definitely a tourists trap. Space 220 food is actually GREAT! Free water tastes funny almost everywhere, there’s more merch & food shops than rides 😅, Carousel of progress rules ✌️ Tron is AMAZONG, It’s tough to be a bug is underrated and beats Na’vi river everytime 😎 Going to DW can be PRETTY expensive but I had the best time of my life! EPCOT is mind blowing! And last but not least, THE DISNEY MAGIC IS REAL! ❤
I like to call Space 220 "Mission:Space Green With Food"!
Florida water is not good.
Ooh yeah - I try to bring flavor packets to help add a little more “pizzazz” to the water, for sure!
Personally, I think paying tips is for extra services not just regular service. I hate that the US has turned into auto tip world. I saw a self checkout where it asked for tips. A self checkout. Stopped ordering restaurant delivery because a driver got mad when I only tipped $5 for a $20 meal. He thought it should be at least $10. Absurd.
Thanks AJ! You provide the best information making the Disney experience a lot of fun.
Definitely only use the bus transportation to the parks if you're not pressed for time. If you have a reservation or need to make rope drop, go EARLY or call that Uber/Lyft. In addition to what AJ mentioned, there are a surprising number of stops in each individual resort, and the buses are also the best option for guests using wheelchairs/scooters, which take time to load and strap in (they are actually very efficient at it, but it takes a minute).
The reason they have to charge for restaurant no-shows is because there are people who book multiple reservations for the same meal, then cancel the unwanted ones at the last minute.
Disney needs to spend more on fixing the current rides before reimagining anything else.
Especially if they continue to reimage the way they have Epcot. It used to be my favorite park. I visited WDW last May and was very disappointed. It's only a shadow of what it was. World Showcase is less about the countries and more about promoting Disney movies. Much of the front half of Epcot was under construction but what was open was not as good as it used to be. I was especially disappointed in what used to be The Living Sea. I will admit that the food was very good at almost every place I tried. I was disappointed in the Toy Story themed barbecue place. The food wasn't that good. All restaurants were overpriced. I can't see returning any time soon. The value for the money just isn't there. I'd rather go to Universal.
I like Park hopping to Epcot sometimes for dinner. The restaurants or during festivals sometimes the food is better.
That thing about having to wait some time even when your boarding group is up with virtual queue is something I don't remember hearing about & you should add to any future videos mentioning virtual queues.
What really surprised me was that even when the ride ended and actually excited into a gift shop, there were so many enjoyable and affordable souvenirs/toys that my kids liked. Very pleasant surprise.
Things that shocked me. The fact someone would go to disney without doing some research first.
Disney has finally taken charge of the walkways around fireworks and have been opening up that backstage area next to Tomorrowland terrace. I walked that way towards the entrance so I could be in the back of main street for fireworks. Perfect view for me.
I love the AKL Savannah rooms! My surprise was that they rotate animals through, so you get to see different sets of animals on each day
Tron is phenomenal both day and night .
I wish so bad you made this a month ago. I studied all your videos before our family’s first trip to DW last month and omg what a headache and stressful each day was just trying to book rides, get on virtual queues each morning. Didn’t know we couldn’t catch the monorail from Epcot if we didn’t have a ticket to Epcot. I appreciate the research you all do to save us from the pain as much as possible. We’ll be even that more prepared for our next visit.
Confused about monorail and Epcot? You can ride all transportation without a park ticket around WDW.
@@kjyochum2840 maybe they were staying at a Boardwalk/Skyliner resort and couldn't get to the Monorail station because they couldn't go through the park to get there? That's the only scenario that makes sense, because otherwise, you're right.
In Canada, we customarily tip at 20% so the 18% wouldn't be a problem that would surprise us. Is tipping generally lower in th USA? Being rather budget-minded, we always take purchased food into the parks with us that we prepare in the kitchen before we head out for the day. Doing that takes a lot out of the costs of a visit to WDW.
we're from the uk but as soon as i read about tipping we just decided to budget for 20% on top of any food costs and $15 extra per person per night for mousekeeping. That way it just becomes part of the overall savings plan
Would you be willing to do a video that includes how to use the Disney Dining Plan Credits with the mobile order? Thanks for the valuable information. It's always super helpful!
The thing that surprised me the most is how much they nickel-and-dime you for EVERYTHING.
I didn't know there were ANY Disney spring spots with mobile order! thats a great tip!
I do my best to NEVER ride a bus. There are several more or less obvious ways to avoid it but I won't list them here. In spite of my efforts I usually end up riding a bus an average of once per trip. I can live with that!
PS If a cast member does something really special for you, note their name (on their badge!) and report them at Guest Relations (every park has one!) or the front desk of the resort. If nothing else they will be grateful to hear a positive report rather than the complaints and problems they deal with all day long!
We stayed at a AKL Savanna View last week for 3 days. Perfect position on Arusha Savanna, 3rd floor. Total animals seen = 4 1, 2 or 3 pelicans and 1 eland.
The one benefit to Disney ponchos is if they get ripped, they will replace them for free.
Waiting to watch MG fireworks and it was pouring it down. Standing under restaurant shelter we were made to move into the rain even though my Dad was in a wheelchair, we couldn’t believe it. Luckily my bro in law found an area that wheelchair users could stand (in the rain but a cornered off area with a good view). No one ever advised us about this and no cast members told us, he just happened to see the area and asked what it was.
14:31 hi Quincy!
***Correction***
Teleportation doesn't exist at Disney ANYMORE. It was at the expense of a few maintenance workers getting eaten each day, but that was a price Michael Eisner was willing to pay.
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Good morning group Love your videos!! I’m brushing up on visit after two years, thank you all for those awesome gems tips. 🎉❤❤❤
the only thing that ever shocked me at disney was when the 10 year old that didn't want to be there wanted a 'chicken caeser salad'.... and they HAD it.
Savanah view is really cool
Tron is really really GREAT !!!!! Note : if possible , get the train that does not have the quad - caboose , that train does not accelerate as hard on launch .
thts great to know because my son is unsure about i so i will try get that train the first time lol
Good morning AJ and crew!! I watch your vids every morning ❤
I will add though that the cast members/staff in the Star Wars cantina were awesome and we had a really good time, me being the butt of all the jokes 😂😂 also the photo pass thing was really good especially as we got it for free with our booking.
I had a great first time in disney world i study and watched videos months and months before we went and things went great for my family. The only thing we are changing is no more table services they take too much park time.
I can’t imagine how people do this! We spent all day in a park and it wasn’t enough lol I can’t imagine with sit down restaurants
@@angelinaa2385 i think perhaps they're aimed at us brits/europeans who have travelled far and stay 7-14 days. we can take things a bit slower and a table serve can be nice to just take a load off
@@rachaelfilby9486 very true. When you spend a lot of days at the park I understand I would want to experience that next time but next time I would spend more days at Disney. usually we go for 2-3 days
Do you have to use a finger print to get in?
Do you have a worksheet for Disneyland?
I am going in August and am planning to go to the not so scary Halloween party so is there an option for a virtual cue then? I think Tiana will be open by then
As a local Special events that close the park earlier and the runDisney marathon weekend
Omg do you know what time the chip and Dale camp side. Sing along?
Can you go to the movies and Disney Springs if you aren't staying in a Disney hotel?
Yes, Disney Springs is basically a outdoor mall. Everyone can go there and do stuff no matter where you're staying.
Heyyy its Quincy from all ears at 14:30
Don't forget to tip your Porter at the Hotel resort.
YESSSS!!!
Lol. People in Florida don't know what a porter is. (Grand Canyon El Tovar" taught me.
What’s that and why?
A porter is someone who brings u things when ur at ur hotel. I.e. extra coffee pods, towels etc. Fixes ur toilet after hours... also help clean the elevator and bathrooms in common areas
@@boenrs oh I’ve only stayed in the value resorts on property so I wouldn’t know about that fancy stuff. We also only slept in the room and left early and came late.
Geez the idea of the virtual queue alone makes me hesitant to book a Disney trip. I am not quick at all and couldn’t imagine going all the way there and possibly not being able to get on the rides I want.
My partner & I years ago(key - years ago) were upgraded to a savanna room at no extra cost. Do you know why, atleast from what he(guest service rep said) was because we were kind & didn’t complain about some transportation issue. Frankly it had nothing to do w/ our plans.
Omg, we were there for 4 nights & I have to say the first 3 nights I barely slept because I was so mesmerized w/ the animals at night!!!
So if you're at a nice sit-down restaurant and have the dining plan, how do you tip your server? How does that work? I'm going in April for the first time, and I'm not sure how to handle that...
They bring you a receipt and you can charge a tip to your credit card at that point.
@@thomasoheher5625 good to know. Thanks for letting me know!
You said in this video that the chip and dale campfire at wilderness campgrounds was free, is that for non resort guests too?
Yes! You just have to make sure you can get there okay! If you’re not a resort guest, you won’t be able to drive and park at the resort itself (unless you have a dining reservation) - BUT you can still take one of Disney’s buses or boats to make it over there instead!
From Magic Kingdom you van get the boats there which adds a little more magic.
Do I need virtual queue or lightening for things like Dumbo and Peter Pan - the older rides?
No you don't those rides you just get in line for .
@@chantelhart8901but wait two hours.
These don't have virtual queues or individual lightning lanes, and genie+ lightning lanes are always optional never required.
I didn't realize till a few days ago that I missed over half of magic Kingdom the only time I went.
oh no...what did you miss? Hopefully uou got the parts that meant the most to you xx
@rachaelfilby9486 I missed about half of Tomorrowland, all of Fantasy land Ann frontierland. I plan to go back in 2030 but it's sad I missed so much.
Can you hold a virtual que and also buy an individual lightening lane at the same time if you want to ride it twice? If 3 of us are in the que but 1 person wants to ride twice can 1 person also hold a lightening lane? Or does disney not allow a person to ride it twice? Also if there is extended park hours can you hold a second que position if you are staying at a deluxe resort?
Yes you can hold a virtual que and buy a LL, and yes there is another time window for extended evening hours for deluxe guests.
You can do even three times you have evening hours
Are reservations 60 days in advance for everyone or do resort guests get to book sooner?
Resort guests can book reservations for their entire trip (up to 10 days) starting at 60 days before check-in day.
Thanks I'm sure it used to be 160 days fir resort guests and 60 days fie everyone else
What shocked me the one time I was there in June? JUST HOW MISERABLE THE WEATHER IS! SO INSANELY STICKY AND UNCOMFORTABLE! I mean, I lived through Northeast summers where it was frequently 90 degrees/90 %humidity….BUT THIS WAS SOOOOOOO MUCH WORSE!
You poor thing! It’s true, if you grow up in Florida, you can go anywhere else in the USA and wonder why people think their weather is too hot. December through March, sometimes April, are typically the only comfortable months for visitors.
How does tron virtual queue work with the after hours event?
Tron appears to have standby queues for after hour events. For evening extra hours there is a 7pm drop.
The finger scanning does not work with some people. Like my grandson. He has autism and the cast member was impatient and abrupt with him while we trying to get into Hollywood Studios. Started off our day in a bad way. They should do away with finger scanning.Other parks do not treat a child with a disability that way.
Did you complain at guest services, especially if you video. That is something that needs to be corrected. You might have gotten a pass or something. Usually Disney will give you a benefit to make up for the problem.
I signed up for the DFB however I did not receive the Plaining Guide.
Email us at support@dfbguide.com and we’ll get it to you!
I just got back from Disney and since I only had one day in magic kingdom and half a day in the other two parks ( I was too tired the second day from walking miles @ magic kingdom, universal, and Disney springs for 4 days prior to do everything I wanted to do at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios) I wanted to make the most of it and do as many rides as I could. I did get most of the rides on the list I made, but Pirates shut down right as I was about to get on it. I think that I most likely would have gotten all the rides on my list if it hadn't. I love pirates so I was sad but I did get all but Pirates and 7 Dwarves Mine Train done so I had fun (and I got to do TRON at night). P.S I also really wanted to ride the Rock 'N' Roller Coaster but I figured out it was down before I left for my trip. I feel like rides malfunction way more at Disney World than at Disney Land. Does anyone else feel that way?
If you cannot cancel dining reservation could you stop by and order for take out? You should at least be able to get some food out of the deal.
You can call guest services and ask to modify it to a future date. Then you can cancel that reservation. Thats the way I got around it when the cancellation rule used to be 24 hrs before.
The US tipping system stresses me out 😂
I got a late check in, and the shuttle to my hotel was kind of a nightmare. Once we got there, (i got my birthday badge because I couldn´t stop talking about it) and the wonderful cast member at the desk let me get it when we were checking in since we were there. Not only that, but the person let us ride with him (once i got my birthday button) he took us to our hotel room! (thats not normal friends i had some magic dust right as i got there!) French Quarter is our home!
Will be there in 2 weeks😊
@@boenrs enjoy. i think it was either that or pop centery. We had a Disney planner, and we couldn´t have done it waith out her. Just a heads up, if you want to use the super cool pool (which it is in my opinion) you´ll have to go to the other hotel for a pool day....im sure their pools are nice too.
Why do you go to Disney World every day?
If i cant scannin with my finger and yane to go to guest service station, do i have to go hack in line to get in? Or can i skip the line?!
Not true that the campfire at fort wilderness campground is totally free. If you want to do the campfire you have to pay for the stick and you have to pay for the samore kit
What is the purpose of virtual queues?
Crowd control. When Flight of Passage first opened, it didn't have a virtual queue. The standby line was on average 5-7 hours long for at least the first year.
Don't forget that if you do happen to need assistance or had to deal with those fees, it helps to have a kind attitude instead of demanding that they give you what you want. If they were being informed in a kind and less aggressive manner, they are probably gonna be *more* likely to let you off the hook! if you're there screaming and shouting that you're "entitled" to your money back, I wouldn't be surprised if they doubled the fee just to spite you. :P
Like, you don't have to grovel, give the helpless puppy eyes, or hire your children to cry in order to persuade them - just act like someone with a brain in tact! People are more likely to actually help you - including listening to the situation - if you're calm about it. They do now have a rule that you have to be nice, so... ;)
i havent been to any disney park while i was able to store memories. I wont lie that is probly one of my biggest complaints about parents of only itty bitty kids. They might have one small memory of something but it could create frustration as an adult. im the older of 2 and i believe i was 3yrs old when we went to disney and the only memory i have of the whole trip was being woken up in the car to go into my aunts house. my sister who was about 2 only remembers a little bit about a dark ride that scared her. Im 40 now and in no way wealthy. I happen to live in florida now but still havent been and all the crowds, lines and prices makes me so leery of going just me and my husband. That ride part is almost criminal, they should always have openings for a line sell the bookings for 90% and leave 10% of the seats open to the ones who didnt know there was a virtual line or all the tips and tricks. its still going to be a long wait but they have a chance to not have their trip ruined just because they didnt know a ride had no in person line.
Babies are included in the 18%. We got caught with that at the Coral Reef.
people getting mad at virtual ques need to understand that if it was standby those ride would be like the mine train and hagrids and uni. this allows for alot more people to get a chance to ride and at this point if you dont know about virtual ques its on you, they have had this in place for years and it sucks but i like it alot more then having to wait over an hour for a ride, its exactly why i have to skip hagrids and the mine train because no ride is worth over an hour wait, just do your research its not that difficult but yeah disney sucks for having to make us think like this but its not gonna change so learn to play the system instead of getting upset because disney is not gonna care if you have a bad or good day regardless
Given the size of the crowds, how long the wait is for literally everything, how far away things are, how much can someone realistically do/see in a day? Go on maybe 2 rides and eat dinner? Its all just so complicated, it really doesn't seem like fun.
Don't you have to.provide your own smores ingredients? Or pay for their kits?
you can take your own :)
If you are in the 2 hour window for most sit down you can modify and cancel
I’m nervous about all the walking and standing in line, aas I have pine problem and stag4 endometriosis so get lots of pain 😢
Look into applying for the Disability Access Service. It allows you to get a return time for the ride so you don't have to wait in line.
@@johannatrovato5539 I’m not wheelchair bound would I still be allowed? I can walk short distances if I have regular sit downs
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I’m floored by how you cannot visit pools in other resorts. I expect that the big pool might be off limits or there may be a busy time when you can’t go into another pool…but if if the pool is empty at that resort I dont understand why you can’t have a little dip somewhere else.
I didn’t know that. I thought guests of any resort, could enjoy others amenities too. 😢 Thanks for sharing.
Things that shocked me…..the fact that EVERYONE complains about how expensive is when it’s actually cheaper than NYC! Ya’ll could just stay home!
? What u mean? Nobody going to New York.
there are so many resources online from videos and restaurant menus etc, it shocks me that people are shocked by the prices...do your research, and add it in to your budget and save longer if you have to. That's what we're doing and not going until 2028
The virtual queue system is a mess and they need to get rid of it
Why?
Then again, don’t go…won’t be missed
Tron had to be short, because they build it so fast. There wasn't enough time for a longer track
No show tip- instead of cancel- modify and THEN cancel the modified. But seriously- try to cancel asap because that’s being a good neighbor- it gives someone who may really want that reservation time to check and see if a spot opens up. ❤️ thanks!
We got automatically charged 18% gratuity in Magic Kingdom last September (2023) for just 2 of us! The price of food & drinks is one of the main reasons that if we visit Orlando again we will give Disney a miss.
Overrated HEA is like a nightmare traffic. It could use Lightning Lanes to see everything on Main Street but could get worse for traffic jams of most leaving MK while going to next attractions. You just can't ever escape befroe the HEA exit theme finishes. Even for those who left MK right after HEA, the son gcould get stuck in their heads. If that and Enchantment take turns or no HEA at all wold help control the traffic. That's why I escape about an hour and a half before that despicable show even starts as the crowds starts packing in (since a nighttime stage show finished on my 50th birthday).
Inform your kid that even if you spend thousands of dollars two of your favorite rides are broken and two you have to spend more to get a special ticket but hey we can look at everything for all that money.
If you’re not tipping at least 18% for a sit down meal, y’all should stop being so cheap.
No Standing / No Viewing zones..
Gotta keep walking to somewhere else?!
So let me understand this, even though I’ve already purchased a very expensive ticket to the park, I’m expected to pay an additional fee to get on a ride that’s in the park or else take my chances trying to get one on a virtual cue 🤔🤨
Extra penalties for multiple NO SHOWS
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Warnings are not remedies. Plan all you want, but expect to be ripped off?
Fast pass = rich priveledge.
Screw that! You shouldn’t have to work so hard to experience a vacation. I’m not doing Disney anymore!
I never got to go as a kid. Now that I’m old enough, and I make enough that I could go on my own I won’t because honestly, watching videos like this only reinforces what a racket it is. It seems WAY too complicated and expensive, and then when you add in unpredictable weather and other factors I feel like it’s just not the experience everyone touts it as being.
If you do a four person reservation and then you cancel within the two hour limit if you don’t give them your credit card, they won’t even know who to charge so I’ve done that before I didn’t give them my credit card and they couldn’t even charge me. I never pay the cancellation fees. 😊
What’s the whole point of Disney collecting $10 per person cancellation fees from people anyway what does that even go towards?
I don't know when you did that, but Disney requires you to give your credit card information to secure a reservation. They have done that for years.
I am confused, if I do not use a phone I can not get on rides? At one time Disney was a fun relaxing vacation, now it is to much trouble. My son takes his kids to Universal, more enjoyable. I am so glad Disney picked Orlando and not my city. Disney destroyed Orlando.
If you are staying at the park to get early entry then they just let everyone in, why pay the extra. I would be pissed.
There's a difference to being let in the hub then early entry. Only early entry can access the lands and rides.
Non resort guests can go on main street and take photos of castle only. Theres a different line for resort guests to go to fantasy and tomorrow land where they check tickets
Implicit with many of these "gotchas" is one has to be enslaved to their cellphone. When part of the (former) charm and allure of DisneyWorld was to have a wonderful without cellphone annoyances.
The cost of every thing is pretty shocking. What a suoer scam.
Shocking that they still make people stand in line for rides given today’s technology. Clearly it is part of their crowd control plan. If a given percentage of guests are locked up in a line, the parks feel less crowded, and they can allow more people in.
OMG First!
please have fast pass and stop milking us Disney fans
Non sit down meals aren’t as good, most of the time they don’t even have full meals. That doesn’t work for me for dinner. So I’m doing a sit down restaurant every night. I don’t care about my wallet I care more about my body.