BAD News About Disney World in 2024 

Disney is NOTHING of what Disney used to be. There’s nothing magical about the place anymore.

We used to go every other year, but since Covid not anymore. It has got too expensive, it has lost its Magic as all they want is your money. They have added on too many extra costs that used to be free.

The main thing that puts me off is all the planning Disney trips now feel more like a military operation than a fun holiday you have to book months ahead for restaurant plan out times for all the rides use genie + ect it just doesn't seem fun to me anymore

That’s why a lot of people are going to universal Orlando instead of Disney.

The DVC Club buildings at the Polynesian look like they migrated over from The Contemporary. I don't know of any ancient Polynesian skyscrapers.

Miss it so much! The way Disney use to be 😭

Disney is no longer the Disney that Walt created. He’d be mortified with how the bean counters/money grabbers have taken idiotic decisions totally against his original ideas 😔😔

Another negative experience I had at WDW Magic Kingdom was at the front gate, I asked an employee with a clipboard, and wearing a vest, a 60's ish man with short cropped grey hair for directions to the monorail to return to the parking lot. He actually gave me the wrong directions! I walked quite a distance all the way to the other side of the entrance gate, but there was no monorail entrance there! So, a different employee told me no, it's where you were before. Why wouldn't an employee just say "I'm not sure, let me get some help."? So bizarre. So not Disney.

NOT the Disney of my childhood (57-71)…Walt is turning over in his grave. He wanted a place to bring his children and not owe the national debt to do it! In 1971 when I got married, my husband and I went to Disneyland on $20! This was entry, lunch, dinner and money left over. No parking fees. We had tickets left over, so next time we only needed to purchase an entry ticket and use our leftover A, B, C, D & E tickets. It’s absurd that a family of any size should need a loan or increase their credit limit to go to any Disney park (or even park their car). Simply AWFUL.

Anyone that’s planning a trip to Disney that reads this…. I’m going to do you a favor. Just save up some extra money for a plane ticket to go to Tokyo Disneyland. Such a better Disney experience and what the parks here in the states SHOULD still be. Also….their Fantasy Springs expansion opens in June and I’m willing to bet these new exclusive rides will be extremely impressive!

When I was a child, our family would sit down in front of the TV, with a bowl of popcorn and a Pepsi, and watch The Wonderful World of Walt Disney. I wanted more than anything to visit the park in Florida but doubted I would ever be able to afford it. In '91 I was stationed in Orlando, Florida as a Red Roper. Information Ticket & Tours (ITT) sold highly discounted tickets for families. We were able to go, but lines for everything were 45 minutes or more for a ride. My son enjoyed it and had pictures taken with many of the characters. The main drawback was the cost of parking & food. Hamburger, fries, & drink were $20 a head. Parking was another $15. Since then, Disney suits have destroyed the park bit by bit every year since then. Now you have to earn 6 figures to even begin to afford to visit this park. Walt Disney is most likely rolling in his grave as he designed his parks to be affordable to most people. Now it's only affordable to the RICH. Thank You all for destroying a childhood dream ! ! !

Great tips!!! You guys should do a packing video! Like what to bring and what not to bring!

Another incident I had in February at Disneyworld's Magic Kingdom-- I approached the popcorn cart, and the attendant was engaged in a conversation with what appeared to be her boss, a woman with a Caribbean accent, and they were talking about company related business as I stood there waiting to give my order. It was a while. The manager saw me standing there, and continued her casual conversation as I waited. Come on. That's terrible.

These are in addition to the daily closures that aren’t announced, and the ones you only find out about after you walk through the gate. This this has been going on for decades. Another reason why I don’t go to Disneyland anymore. Full price admission for only what’s left that they decided to have open that day only to wait in line for two or three rides. It’s not the experience I want to have.

I’m so glad that we had annual passes in the early 2000’s during our 3 daughters’ elementary/middle school years. As Florida residents, we went about 6-10 times a year, and our daughters got so savvy they “owned” all four parks, knowing what was best to do and when. Those times were golden!

IF and WHEN Genie+ is changed to be like FP+, I'll be going back...

Yes, we were lucky this year and able to stay for 9 days right after Thanksgiving. Just enough warm weather left to go to Blizzard Beach which we loved. Started to get cooler on our last 3 days and then did the character Dining which we loved. The Christmas decorations were all up and got to see them all. It was so nice to see the decor this year without the work. So no big Tree at home. It was still before the BIG crowds of Christmas. So we're good for a few years now.

I’m from Orlando- let me tell you something- a secret- Ready? Disney Sucks! Period! Locals won’t go unless you get a free ticket. It’s the worst experience of all theme parks. It just has an international reputation. Put it this way, every time I go to Disney I think, why did I do this again?!

AJ and team, I’m fairly old, and lived in California in the late 1970’s. I remember a news report that Disneyland was going to be closed for a whole day and night because the Saudi royal family had bought out the whole park so they could enjoy it without any other people there.

I've recently been to Disney, and one thing I noticed about Country Bear Jamboree is mechanical clicking noises from the eyelids of some animatronics. If that one is getting refurbished, it would be nice if they could do something about it.

The cabins dont look like cabins anymore.

We are from the U.K have been so many times since 1999. A 14 day Disney pass for the price of 7 has been a fake advert for years. Surely Brits still don't get sucked in, by that fake advert. We used to be able to buy a 21 day Disney park pass in 2015 for less than 7 days of Parking at Disney in 2024 $30 per day . A joke!!!! . If you visit Disney Parks for 10 of the 14 days a pass offers, add $300 to your park pass costs for Parking. Last year we were asked for $25 parking fee at the M.K. at 7.30 pm -- Park closes 10 p.m---. We turned the car around and drove home. Add Genie plus to your Park pass $$$$$ Parking for the day, $$$$$ add Food for the whole Family $$$$$$$. Merch $$$$$$$ and on and on. We will never return now that Parking is $30 per visit. Greed. $$$> ////// Just to add a slant. We bought a dji drone this new Year, two new comfy beds. We are going to buy a PS 5, a Nintendo Switch for the Grandsons Birthday this Year. A trip to Greece for the Family for a week, And still Have change from what we would have paid to Visit Disney Orlando this year. Disney. You have lost a loyal mug. And all his family and friends.

Disney parks were a model for a by-gone era. Families are smaller. Pay checks are smaller. Vacations are smaller. A family vacation at Disney used to be a good deal but not anymore.

Closing Splash Mountain is a huge mistake

I love watching your video's because of how detailed and informative they are. At the same time the more video's i watch the less it makes me want to go to Disney. Just seems really expensive and overly complicated.

Biggest problem I face is not getting any discounts this year. All those discounts being rolled out and I won’t be there on any dates they are in effect

Commenting on the Florida heat is a great warning. When we go it’s only in January or February. How people can live year-round in Florida is baffling to me!

You would have to be nuts to go to Disney World. If you want to get something to eat, you have to wait in a line. Want to go on a ride you have to wait in line. Want to go to the bathroom again wait in a line. I cannot imagine being shoulder to shoulder around all of those sweaty stinky smelly people and their screaming bratty kids all day.

Louis plays a trumpet. 😁

10:54 As a former CP, weekly Kroger grocery delivery recipient, and former Kroger employee (some 20 years ago), this is possibly the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. ✨

Thanks for the updates and work-arounds.

Cannot thank you enough for, ages ago, Footglide rec, life changer, for real. Haven’t needed Bodyglide in CA, but for sure will find before our first WDW trip.

i'm calling it right now, tiana's bayou adventure is not going to be near as popular as splash mountain

After the 5 years it took to build Tron it’s going to take more than 10 years to build a new land 😂 but seriously I think they need to hire new contractors

We’ve made many trips to Disney World and the last few years has convinced us it’s no longer worth the time or effort. Cost, crowds and all the new restrictions has made it so uninviting. So sad. I’m glad we at least had our fun times.

Dinoland USA Ali’s already almost a ghost town the last time I was there. Most of the big rides were disassembled and only small carnival style rides and games were leftover

I agree on the Fort Wilderness DVC cabins. I feel the same about Boulder Ridge remodel. Its my DVC home and I liked it becuase it matched the Lodge.

So basically, don't go to Disney World in 2024.

I understand why they may be closing Dinoland, but as someone who may go into paleontology, it does break my heart. Dinosaur is such a good ride, even if it's kind of falling apart. I'd love if they at least kept that, even if the rest of Dinoland has to go... an Indiana Jones retheme would be disappointing, and an Encanto retheme would be even worse (even though Encanto is a good movie, I feel like it would be out of place in Animal Kingdom anyway).

Can’t say enough good things about the baby care centers. The only caution is the one located at Hollywood Studios is tiny and right behind guest services so is not as quiet as the others.

As for the skyliner maintenance, most companies have a policy of annual maintenance of equipment. I would think that Disney and Doppelmyr (who supplied the cables and cabins, would have agreed that maintenance would be at least annually). Such equipment has to be insured as well, and Disney would not run it if it was not insured, and maintained properly.

Not having both water parks open simultaneously is low-key a big disappointment for me. I have the water park add on for my passes and not having both water parks available stinks. I want to be able to choose typhoon one weekend and blizzard the next. Come on Disney... Fix this!

The last and only time I've been to Disney World was July 1991. My one day adult ticket to Magic Kingdom cost only $31.50. Even when adjusting for inflation, the price I paid is far cheaper than it is now.

my wife and i just went for a "mini" honeymoon, it was terrible. Its sad because she loved Disney in general and has a lot of trinkets and what not, she even said she does not want to go back. The lines were too long, we both got food poisoning and the scheduling for rides is awful especially if you're not staying on resort. $1,100 for three days of misery.

We’ve gone in the winter the last couple of trips when there are always closures. We decided to go next October so I’m excited to ride Kali and really hoping Tiana’s will be open by then. 🤞🏻

There’s never a good day. Crowded every day. (Current passholder last 2 years)

Used to go to WDW every other year for over 20 years. Last went in 2018 and will never go again. They ruined it.

Love all the video clips!

Another pro tip for the heat. Camelbak bag. We got a knock off from Amazon for about $40. Having a few liters of water at all times for the kids was a game changer! Then refill with ice water for free at any quick service.

Parabéns Breno, ansioso por vc para receber e compartilhar com a gente todos os detalhes.

2016 was the last o our magical experiences. 2022 we spent getting yelled at by cast members, standing in 30 minute lines for app 'quick service' meals, shuffling around wallcot and wondering why we spent so much for disappointment

I remember the Little Mermaid show back in the 90s. We had bubbles fall on us.

Just came back from WDW in Feb this year. Way to crowed and much more expensive this year. Tried to figure out the Genie +. I was only able to get 4 more rides during the day. Too much to pay for just 4 rides. Decided that this would probably be the last trip there.

Comparing the Kroger delivery fee to gas…$6 in gas to go to a grocery store? I don’t think you would use that much gas, there are grocery stores less than 20 miles from WDW.

Thats a huge bummer... Coming soon❤

Florida in the summer can be brutal. And, it's best to plan on a thunderstorm every afternoon. Those storms can get crazy.

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

I was there last week and so much was close then it rained and more closed on top of it

I haven't seen this channel in quite awhile. I'm surprised it popped up in my recommendations. That being said, we've written Disney off. I truly hope everyone here has a great time this year but to us, the Magic is gone.

Yes, it says when you’re booking your resort Skyliner is down during those times

I’m confused on how tickets work I can buy 1 ticket and go to any park now?

What it seems like =Genie+ plan for Seven Dwarves Mine Train - Let 50% of seats in each train go to Genie+ and punish other “stand by” line patrons for not bribing Disney. In August make that even more unfair by letting more Genie+ pay to play riders on board as the “stand by” crowd melts in the Florida boiling sun and humidity as they nervously pray a thunderstorm won’t shut the ride down.

I love your videos!

After watching this, seriously, why would anyone ever go to Disney? Last time I went in 2016 everything was pretty simple but now it just seems like a complete mess. A bunch of rules that seem to change constantly re how to access rides, park closures that can happen randomly at any time, long lines, huge crowds and astronomical pricing. Doesn't sound magical or even fun.

Just finished our wdw vac. Incredibly expensive. Only way to go on a ride is pay for genie plus. Make the day well over $200 each. Food high. Merchandise high. That's why the 23% net income for the the parks.

Im going in the first 2 weeks of July. i hope rock n roller coaster will be open as its a ride me and the kids are looking forward too. same for typhoon lagoon. any idea on likely dates they will open?

I’d love to go to Disney hopefully at the end of the year but that sucks a lot of price increases are happening.

My family were AVP holders in 1989 to 2002 at Disneyland so I do have some reservation about going to Disney World this Spring. For 4 adults and 2 kids its going cost about $10k for 7 nights Airbnb, 5 day park fees, air fare, rental van, and food, excluding souveniers. Not exactly cheap for sure.

My daughter and I have gone to Disney every year for the past 6 year's in late April. My daughter competes at ESPNs Worlds Cheerleading Competition at a high level. In the past, the cheer girls got an extra late night at disney to do rides. It didn't happen last year, though. My daughter is now 21 and we can't wait for this years trip! Drinks around the world at Epcot! Thanks for the great tips.

The biggest problem I have is knowing that I'll never be able to afford to go there.

What weather can I expect early March? First time going and not sure what kind of clothes to pack for those days! Thanks!

Never used the "flying easy bake ovens" and have no intention of ever using them

I'd be willing to bet the "Little Buford" song from CBJ goes by the wayside.

My Advice for turist traveling to Central FL, wait till 2025 for the opening of Universal Epic Universe park, the biggest Universal park in the world, ditch over - priced Disney Parks

Huh... good thing I decided not to go this year. I went last year, but I whiffed my chance to ride Splash Mountain one last time.

I had annual pass for many years from 2001 to 2010 but Disney experience worsened a lot since then.

I first went to Disneyland in the summer of 1960 and i had the honor of meeting Walt Disney as he would walk around the park talking to guests. I am still trying to find the slide that my Dad took of me with Walt. Fast forward to 1985 when my wife and I started what turned out to be yearly trips to Walt Disney World which continued to 2019 before the Covid pandemic and the Parkinson's which she developed and would pass away from in April of 2022. Looking at all the new changes to WDW since 2019, it makes me sad since a lot of the things my wife really enjoyed, such as the high tea at Grand Floridian no longer exist. Also Pat Doyle who was bandleader of the Grand Floridian Society Band passed away in August 2019 and the band no longer performs there. I know all these changes would break her heart if she were alive now. I don't think I ever will ever go back but just live with the many years of happy memories and pictures that we took all those years.

The Slyliner reopens the day before we arrive! 🎉🎉

i've seen the new ice Age sculpture at Animal Kingdom

we went last july and it was hot as 2019. the pool was as warm as a bathtub

I would like to be as rich as it takes to casually rent out an entire park for a private party.

I’m going in march and am heartbroken rock n roller coasters gonna be closed it’s my fav ride and I haven’t been there in a couple years😭

Not only that, But I'm not seeing any of those Disney 100 banners anywhere. they must have taken them down.... I knew it was too good to be true.....

Sounds like Disney has no money to update Disney World.

We were there the last week of January & Disney Studio was a huge disappointment as the Rock n Roll Rollercoaster was down & the day we were there only two elevators were working on The Tower Of Terror & as an ex-elevator mechanic it’s something I can’t understand since I believe the elevators are always under control of elevator mechanics on sight??? Also the main pool at Caribbean Beach Resort was shut down & that sucked along with the continual money grab by Disney, it will be a while before we go back to Disney World.

Parks closing between 4-6pm? I’d be so angry to spend all that money and find this out - I hope they post it well in advance?

The cabin refurbs are Terrible absolutely Terrible. Do i have to pay lot rent on my trailer home aswell? As a DVC member i can NOT see spending one of my points on what looks like a mobile home. The cabin redesigns are what happens when designers from Hyatt and Marriott design your Walt Disney World Room.

The Skyliner will be closed when we go… AGAIN! We go to Disney the same week every year and decided to stay at the Riviera this year again, because the Skyliner was closed in 2023. We thought, surely, Disney won’t have the Skyliner closed the same week as they did last year. WRONG! And the thing is, Disney never gets their ish together soon enough for us to make informed choices or for us to change our reservations. We are DVC members and have been going to Disney for over 25 years, so, I have to admit, it’s hard to stop, BUT it’s getting to a point where it’s hard not to have an attitude of “duck fisney!”

Oh no!!! Skyliner will be closed the weekend me and the family are going. 😔

I’m a UPS driver from Texas. Summers here easily hit 115 heat index. I can tell you from experience that electrolyte drinks(Propel, Body Armor, IV in a bottle) most definitely work and help you. When we went last summer to Disney I made the wife and kids pound fluids every morning before hitting up the parks for 10hrs. We managed just fine with 98 temps all week in July. Pickle juice also works wonders. Be safe and have fun!

Do you have to be present to recieve Krogers?

All the changes, the over crowding, the cost for sure, and then Disney trying to change the meaning of what a family is, this long time Disney fan ( some 60 plus years ) canceled the plans to introduce my grandchildren to Disney World and Disneyland. To truly enjoy Disney as we did just decade ago is not possible for the average person, one must either go in debt or be some kind of celebrity to truly enjoy the park. When I use to go, there was no planning it was just go and enjoy, Park hopper pass was awesome, only certain lines were really long. Bottom line, Now it's near home attractions and camping, or a visit to University Studio.

As someone who works outdoors for a utility company I can tell you that Liquid IVs do work very well but the company who makes them only recommends that you drink one per day. They have a ton of sodium and other electrolytes to help you stay hydrated but that can also be bad for you if you are trying to drink them just for flavor.

Anyine know what happens with Virtual queue rides during After Hour events?

I have the money to spend, but it was so overpriced I felt like I was being laughed at.

I would rather have Splash Mountain. There was nothing wrong with it. When I used to go every year - made it 6 years in a row - I saw nothing wrong with how it was by 2010. I can't imagine what would be going on in each of the parks by now. Once COVID came around, it ruined everything. The rides got revamped, entrance choice, and the must for planning ahead way before you even got there. I loved the option of deciding that morning where I was going to go. No wonder the park has become much more expensive. Disney has jus turned into something that Walt never imagined. Its sad. I shouldn't have to think so hard to enjoy my vacation. That's what I am trying to get away from when I go on vacation. I don't want to venture down that way and run into some kind of "thing" I should have done ahead of time that completely slipped my mind. Its just exhausting and I see no reason for it. In this economy, I won't be visiting anytime too soon anyway. I just hate to think of all the people that are not able to go to Disney - not even once - because of how expensive it is. I should not have to get a loan to go on vacation. Its just not something I even yearn for anymore. I am sure I am not the only one that feels this way.

Have you made any videos on the DAS service? I have it myself and i think it would be awesome if you included a mention of it in a video just in case any disabled viewers arent aware of it :) thank you for your videos!❤❤

Liquid IV helps so much. I’m from Utah without it I get sick in the south

Launching a space rocket sounds easier than going to this nightmare vacation.

Wow! I am so glad I stumbled across this video because Frontierland is pretty much my favorite and we will now be making new plans.