How to Break All the Rules at Disney World 

Diabetics and pre- diabetics ( people fighting not to get diabetes) appreciate reminder that we can plan to support our health needs while having a great time

Just had a Disney Day at Home yesterday. Wore my Minnie Ears, ate a Mickey ice-cream sandwich, watched Happily Ever After (crying of course) and listened to area loop music and the resort tv. Great staycation since I can't go to the US again yet. Thank you for bringing Disney to my apartment surrounded by noisy construction and constant sirens. You help keep my spirits up.

Hey, I’m a skyliner cast member and right now there isn’t bus service to Epcot and Hollywood studios from Pop, Caribbean Beach, or Riviera. So if you can’t do heights or just don’t vibe with the skyliner stay at a different resort cause you might end up unhappy when they break the bus news to you.

It's funny how you always refer to "Aunt Susan" makes me wonder who she is, and how real she is to you. LOL

I wouldn't ride on Space Mountain for years until I auditioned for the Disney parade performers and was kicked out the other door with all the rejects and was next to the park at 8am with nothing else to do, so I went into the park in my dance clothes and made it my first stop. I fell in love with it immediately and I can't wait to go back to Disneyland because I live in LA!

Can't fathom why anyone would send hate mail. We love you AJ and the hard working team at DFB ... even Aunt Susan!

My solo WDW was amazing. I did Epcot, then After Hours for Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom since I was on a work trip, hung out at Disney Springs, boated over to Port Orleans, splurged on beignets. I felt so giddy. It was glorious. Best alone time EVER. And when FP is back in play, one FP is easier to get than 3, 4+.

I visited Hollywood Studios solo last year, and it was intimidating, but the Disney staff was extra friendly when they realized I was checking out the park by myself :)

Broken Disney Rule: Carry a park bag. I hate feeling burdened with having to carry a satchel full of poncho, water bottles, first aid kit, electronics, etc etc etc. sometimes it's nice to just go with the wallet and phone and leave the rest behind.

Guys listen to me! You have to ride the Test Track single rider! You wait 3/4 less of the time and you have a chance to get with your friend or family member! If your with a group you will probably get spilt up, but if your with 1 person you SHOULD get on together! Please try this!

How to Break All the Rules at Disney World or How I Learned to Stop Listening to Aunt Susan and Love My Vacation 😄

thank you for talking about the fact that you can still eat healthy at WDW. There are many delicious options.

I went solo last February. I took my mom and daughter the previous July, and the whole trip was my daughter's first experience. It was so much fun, but I didn't get to do half of what I would have wanted to. Barely any Epcot. I really wanted to try the sorcerer card game, etc. Plus, Galaxy's Edge wasn't open yet. So, when I went back in February, I got to do all of that. I literally spent 5 hours just walking around GE, marveling at every sight line and little piece of star wars kitsch they packed into the place. My daughter would have been bored out of her mind!! But I loved it! I also spent a whole day just doing the world tour at Epcot with a college buddy of mine. It was a great birthday weekend!

Love how you said not planing is okay because we as a family have decided to not plan anything for our trip beyond our hotel and park passes lol everything else happens when it happens

I'm a rule breaker & proud of it! Love Solo trips, don't care if I miss a fireworks show, can take or leave a parade. I love to stay off property, bring my own snacks, & go back to my "home" for dinner that's cooking in my crockpot!

Gotta love the Daily Dose of AJ. Makes the day much better 😊 Makes me feel like I've visited Disneyworld without spending the money 😃

Disney: Dont break ANY rules. DFB: *puts on headphones and plays loud music*

I love how she always uses aunt Susan as her example

That's what sets WDW apart from any other Disney destination; it truly is a WORLD. There are an infinite number of possibilities for anyone to have a great time. Walt was REALLY onto something!

Also coming back to say that before my wedding I had three days at the boardwalk without park tickets and honestly had the best time. We went to senses and disney springs and hung out at the pool!

My best WDW visits have been my visits alone. Sitting on a bench at the corner of Hollywood and Sunset with a cup of coffee and a muffin watching "park arrivers" is a great memory.

i absolutely LOVE going to disney world solo! it's one of my favorite ways to experience theme parks. i use the time to relax and just hang out at my favorite spots in the park, hit some rides, people-watch, and eat ALLLLL the snacks and food. sometimes i even make new friends while I'm there which is super fun!

Honestly skipping fireworks is my #1 favorite thing to do. Along these lines, I really enjoy going to the poly and watching the fireworks with some dole whip ✌️

a video on how best to eat healthy at DW would be great. salads, whole grains, fruits and veg, nuts, Nutrient rich foods to fuel your visit.

If you guys go to the jungle cruise and see captain skipper say hi I know your sister! He’s my twin brother.

Me and my family love renting a house! Especially with older kids and not going to a park everyday. It’s so nice to have your own pool and own rooms. Renting a car was also super helpful since we were going to Disney and Universal. We got to enjoy the parks, shopping, going to downtown Disney, and going to different places around Orlando

Big one for me I do is I go to Disney World all by myself all the time. I'm single with no kids so I enjoy going. I can do all the things I want to do and no one can say no. I love it

How many rules you break is in direct proportion to how ,any times you’ve been to Disney World. If you’re a one and done, you need o plan a lot more than people who come every two to three years.

Weird that people would assume that gratuity is included in a dining plan. Also, I love sleeping in, it's supposed to be a vacation not work. Getting up early to be at park opening feels like work.

Say climb the Mexico Pyramid, say climb the Mexico Pyramid, say climb the Mexico Pyramid.... AH DANG IT!

The wait for dumbo was wild when I went a few years ago.

I always skip the parade and fireworks. The Main Street Electrical parade was the only occasional exception, but now it's all about those short wait times and a last minute ride on splash mountain~

I’ve loved my solo trips! However, I missed seeing the joy in my kids faces (even though they’re mostly grown now) so we’re going on a family trip next year!

I took a solo trip for my 50th. It was literally the best trip I have EVER had!

Just FYI, If you or someone you are traveling with has disabilities and your car has a valid handicap placard, check in with the front desk and your parking will be free.

garden grill👌🏼 the cutest character dining experience. it’s really so unique i love it

1. Every video I watch I say"Best video ever!" 2. I watch every video

I went with my parents and my daughter when she was about 5. One day they needed a break so I went to Blizzard Beach by myself. They spent the afternoon in the quiet pool. Worked out well for all of us.

During my last trip I split off from my family and went to the Magic Kingdom by myself. I was able to get so much more stuff done than normal and it was great! I did get lonely by the end of the day but I thought it was super fun.

I have done a number of these. My favorites were going solo, and not having a plan. Very relaxing and satisfying, I had the greatest time and can't wait to do it again!

Y’all should do how to get into Disneyland without being a Cali resident lol

Currently 38 weeks pregnant and hooked on these videos. They help me not overthink things that will happen soon :) I love these videos! Relaxing, fun and weirdly addictive :)

And the moral of this video is.... don't let someone talk you into doing something you don't really want to do! Oh, and going alone sometimes is awesome! When I was a CM, strolling through the parks on my own with no particular agenda was one of my favorite pastimes. And now that I am a mom, it's rare that I get to get by myself. My husband and I will take turns doing solo evenings after our girls are in bed for the night when we go to Disneyland. It's so freeing!

I love epcot and a member of my group used to travel all the time, so the Swan and Dolphin was perfect for us! We ended up booking a room completely free using Mariott points, something we couldn't have done if we stayed in a Disney Official property. Plus, with covid-19, many of the perks from staying at Disney hotels were unavailable!

THANK YOU for encouraging solo trips! I’m going solo for the first time in a week and a half and hearing its more common than I thought is awesome 🎉🏰

Solo trips RULE!!!! Taking it all in at your own pace. Eating on your schedule. Taking time to sit breath and enjoy. Love my family trip and all the fun we have too. But if you have not had the solo trip try it out.

I break two rules constantly in that I never plan what I'm going to do other than which park I'm going to go to on a particular day, and even that is subject to change depending on my mood, and I never watch the fireworks. I've never been a huge fan of watching fireworks and I'm usually the only one in my family or circle of friends who has no desire to watch them.

When I was single I went to WDW/Universal solo for years and loved every minute of it!!!! Great time to decompress and like you said just do you! Whatever you want and so relaxing. I highly encourage solo trips!!!

For me, a well themed venue counts for 2/3 of dining enjoyment and food counts for 1/3. My favorite restaurant remains Prime Time 50s, decked out for Christmas.

Is it just me or do y'all ever wonder if Aunt Susan is her legit relative 😂😂😂

I've been to disney twice alone now and I agree, its so much better. At first I thought I might be seen as a creep being a 30 year old dude alone in disney world, but I absolutely wasn't the only one. I went on the perfect weekend in 2019, the park was almost empty and I did tower of terror and rock n roller coaster 5 times each in less than 2 hours, incredible.

Best part of visiting disney solo... you only ride single rider lines

It took my 30+ years to ride Splash Mountain because I was so scared but I finally did it!

We love you and all your time and effort you put into this channel! Thank you!

The thing I love about your videos are numerous but primarily it’s that you are 100% for the consumer. You make videos to help us not to help Disney, I appreciate that.

I am taking my first solo trip to Disney soon. Thanks for making me feel better about it, AJ!!

Always been a solo traveller and 100% recommend it. It is funny how many people assume you've fallen behind your group, or are with the group in front, I've learnt to hang back a bit in queues so the CM knows I'm not with them. I have been quizzed by other diners or bus riders about being alone before, but usually it's all very friendly and I end up with offers to join their group if I get lonely!

I went one day SOLO...it was 100% glorious. 'What do I want to do now". Just amazing.

I have been to Disneyland many many times solo when I worked for an airline! Sure I love going with my husband, but being on my own and just taking everything in is so nice!

AJ can you make a video of tips for visiting in the summer? I’m a teacher and it’s the only time I can go! I’m worried the heat will be too much though.

They’re not so much rules, they’re guidelines! 😂😂

24:00 am I the only person who consistently loses weight on vacation? I don't get hungry and I'm walking everywhere. I lost six pounds on my last trip!

I know you’re not usually in the videos but I would love to see how you set up you stroller for Disney

*insert spongebob meme* how many times do we have to teach you this lesson, aunt Susan

There have been plenty (most) of our trips where we just enjoy being in Disney if we have a fast pass great we do that, if we see a short line throughout the day we do that there's no need to be waiting in these crazy wait time lines it really helps zero the stress of Disney and we love it.

AJ, you're giving me a complex. My name is Susan and although I'm not an Aunt, I would never tell you how to live your Disney vacation! LOL! I'm totally OK with skipping the fireworks, having a pool day instead of a park day and buying that really expensive coffee mug with my beloved Donald Duck on it. I need your help though on letting me know what that snack is (19.04) with the macaroon on top and what looks like butterscotch sauce on it. It looks really yummy and I might have to have it! "Aunt" Susan signing off...oh and...eat your vegetables. :-)

I am so excited about Food and Wine Festival. We are coming in July and get to experience this!!

Poor aunt Susan just wanting to live vicariously 🤣

I love this! I am lucky enough to have grown up in FL so I’ve been to Disney quite a few times. I totally agree that these aren’t always for you all of the time. For example, as a kid I loved the characters so my family and I did character meals and meet and greets.. but now that we are grown we focus more on riding all the exciting rides, and don’t care about characters. I love having a plan when going with a big group that might have a hard time making a decision, but I also love having a spontaneous day with just a friend or two by my side!

Solo WDW is absolutely fun to do. I'm not under any pressure from friends or family on things to do, single rider lines, enter and leave the parks whenever I want, and made new friends at Teppan Edo restaurant in Epcot. Even when it felt lonely at a restaurant, the cast members who served my meals kept me happy, including one I met who I learned was born in the same city as me.

Um , actually YES, i do take my loungefly to the grocery store. I hate purses. I only use loungefly mini backpacks. And at the grocery store, i see TONS of people using them regularly

We get the Delux Dining Plan and on the last day I take any leftover credits and convert to snacks. I get snacks from our hotel shop for our flights home and put the rest in a box to ship home for friend gifts. My friends and their kiddos love it! Not super economical but we like the ease of the Dining Plans (when available) and I make sure to use each and every point 😉

I’m terrified of mascots so I’m so ready to avoid all character interaction when I finally get to go to Disney 🙈

AJ, you really nailed it with these "rules" you can break! Clinging to people's advice about which rides to ride or which restaurants to eat at can really lead to unnecessary stress and FOMO when such advice is not appropriate for your situation. Enjoying Disney should be about what YOU and YOUR group want to do, not what others say you need to do. Dumbo is a great example. Just because people says it's a "classic", at the end of the day it's jut another friggin' hub and spoke ride that is only "necessary" to wait in line for if YOU want to do it! As someone who likes solo road trips, I think that there are times when traveling solo is the way to go

And solo trips to Disney are soo fun and relaxing! Haven't done it since I was 20, but it was amazing!! 😍

have been solo before and will do it again and again, love solo traveling, Do what I want when I want and not have to fit around someone else's plans

The souvenirs are usually the things I use the most at home; My lounge fly backpack is the number one “purse” I use. My husband and I wear at least one of our spirit jerseys every week. My two year olds plays with our droid all the time. I wear my ears when I feel sad and they are on display at our home. Our pins are also on display.

Man. I’m so tired of that bossy Aunt Susan telling us what to do all the time! Mind yo business Suze!

Im sorry, im confused...is this a challenge video? 🤣

Great tips

Yes to the solo trips! I've done a few and always enjoyed them.

My family and I are planning a trip to Disney World In May You make some excellent points

Working at Disney back in 2017, I would go solo all the time and it was amazing. I loved to do what I wanted LOL

When I went to Disneyland solo (roughly 10 years ago), I was able to hit both parks and pretty much every ride due to the "Single Rider Line".

I’m going on my first Disney solo trip early next year!

I literally use my loungefly backpacks and bags every single day. And they're rarely on sale on the Disney website. I've also worn my ears for New Years Eve, St Patricks day, Halloween and even on random conference calls for work.

I actually DO wear a Loungefly mini backpack to the grocery store, and to work, snd everywhere else I go where I need a “purse”! They have taken over that for me completely!

Also... if you go with different people and it's their first time, you feel like you have to do all the 'big' stuff and you can never do anything new. When you are on your own, you feel so free!

Going SOLO is great!! Single rider lines are awesome!!

Heading down first week of May for 10 days no plan, not worried just see what happens

The solo trip IS glorious AJ.

i will say im terrified of heights but the skyliner wasnt too bad. i have a problem with skilifts because theyre open, but i was fine on the skyliner because it was completely enclosed, but still had a nice breeze in it.

Hey AJ! I'm ashley and I am a big disney fan. I finally got my parents to take our family to disney world in the beginning of June this year. They are really hung up on what resturants to make reservations for and they dont know how to use the my disney experiance app. Do you got any tips?? Also, are u able to make a new video on it for first timers and what to know. Thx

Yes AJ, I have 3 loungefly backpacks for the parks and I do wear them going to the grocery store. ACTUALLY 😁

I love doing solo trips!

I rode tower of terror and Star Wars and splash mountain for my girls . They have never been on. Tower oldest wanted to go , youngest was smart to wait outside . Hate splash mountain but oldest has never been on. Youngest loves Star Wars si of course I went on. It was better then I expected!!

Yay I’m early! I’m going for my 21st birthday on the 25th!

Fun video. We always say there are few rules when we go to Disney....except of course Disney rules. No diets, no must do’s, no worries... The only rule I want to always keep is we must have fun!

I absolutely love your videos and newsletter! I've never been to Disney World It appears very intimidating and is very very far from where we live. After spending the past two years watching your videos and reading your news letters I am seriously considering making the trip. Are there any travel agents that can book travel (air and ground) hotel and park tickets?

Went with the family last month and I gotta say the short time I wasn’t with them was kind of nice. We split up because I wanted to do more rides one day and it was a blast doing it alone. Definitely gonna consider a full trip alone in the future to really do everything I want.