Things You Might NOT Want To Know About Disney World 

There are hidden smell fountains that are placed around the park to make different places smell, I like the salt water and smoke at Pirates of the Caribbean

Hey DFB could you do a video on diabetics at Disney? Where you can find the sugar free or no sugar added treats

Disneyland used to have a mcdonalds right outside of the haunted mansion (it only served fries and drinks), but it was literally the best fries I've ever had and I'm always bummed when I go back and its not there.

One of my favorite memories eating in Epcot was in the Mexico pavilion where a gull flew onto another guest’s table and stole their churro rings right in front of them

As a native Floridian, THANK YOU for all the info on our wildlife!! You showed that visitors need to be aware but not scared. You used venomous (not poisonous) for snakes and spiders which is one of my pet peeves. But one of your staff needs to learn what a love bug looks like cuz they showed a lubber grasshopper. Overall, a great video and even learned a few things. Thank you for all your team's hard work!

When you said cameras in line, it reminded me of one time when I was a kid. My parents took us three kids, and my brother, the oldest, kept sitting on the handrail in splash. The guy over the intercom had to ask my brother multiple times to not do it, ending it on the last one with "handrails are for hands, not for butts" almost 20 years later, and my family *still* says that line 😂

When she said “Lovebug Season” I thought she meant honeymooners or young couples. The mating season thing just made me laugh. 😂

I love listening to AJ’s calming voice! ❤️

It’s amazing how Disney feels like it’s isolated from the real world, but it feels that way because Disney works with the real world to produce fantasy

I miss Maelstrom (use to be my favorite at World Showcase), Cranium Command (I enjoyed the Wonders of Life pavilion and loved that ride), The Great Movie Ride (use to be my favorite non-thrill ride), and ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter!! (even though it took me a couple times until I wasn't terrified anymore. lol)

Kenny's Pies...his mother was my co-worker in the days when he was first starting out. At the time, he was working in his apartment developing a key lime pie recipe. He later moved into a facility with a commercial kitchen. One thing led to the next and now his pies are at WDW. Very cool!

If I remember right, the Pineapple Dole Whip used to be exclusive to Disney, the exclusivity deal on it ran out and it went general. Same kind of thing like a certain Mountain Dew flavor being exclusive to Taco Bell and the like

The Japan area is Epcot is so accurate. I think if Disney added in the Shinkansen (bullet train) ride, that it would’ve been so cool, and there’s also nothing like getting to see Mount Fuji on a clear morning with the clouds rolling over the neighboring mountains. Also fun fact; there’s a life size Godzilla statue in Kabukicho, Tokyo. I’ve read where he has his own Japanese citizenship and everything, I hear hes pretty popular!

I once saw a lizard at Disney, and I loved just watching it warm up in the sun, and I moved it to some bushes so it wouldn't get stepped on.

I miss 20,000 Leagues Under the sea at Disney World.

I miss the original Figment Journey into the Imagination.. I don't remember much from my one time trip as a 9yo child in 1987 but I KNOW I rode that(and forced my parents and little brother to ride) at least 3x. I went for my honeymoon in 2013 and it is not the same. 😭 but at least Figment is still around!

I miss the Great Big Movie Ride!

I was very lucky to ride Horizons many times over at EPCOT. All these years later I still regard it as their greatest ever dark ride, full of incredible details and imagineering. The part of the ride that went through the omni spheres half way through was simply breathtaking. Sadly missed and never forgotten.

I never got to experience this but my husband says he misses the pizza planet themed resultant. Sounds fun! Wish they did make a pizza planet in the new toy story land.

WE NEED A TANGLED RIDE IN DISNEYWORLD USA

First, AJ, I love the channel!!!Second, as a former Disney cast member (worked in Consumer Products for 10 years), whenever I visited WDW, I would go backstage to feel the camaraderie of my fellow cast members. Although, as you mentioned, the utilidors were part of backstage, they were clean, well-organized, and bustling with friendly cast members. Yes, occasionally you might get a whiff of ‘food or waste services’, but no worse than from an industrial kitchen or stadium. Eating in the cafeteria was relaxing, and I even got my hair cut at Kingdom Kutters to maintain the Disney look from experts. The only thing that shocked me in the utilidors one time was while I was waiting for the shuttle bus to the cast member parking lot: I saw Cinderella (in full hair and make up, but wearing jeans and a jacket), having a cigarette! That is an image I will never forget!🤣

I WISH we still had the original Figment.

I’m still traumatized from the time we sat down at the Alice in wonderland restaurant. It didn’t smell great but we were tired, and when we got up to leave, we picked up one of our bags, and found baby poo all over it and the ground

I really miss the Swan Boat ride that went around Cinderella’s Castle.

There was a buzzfeed listicle on zoos and one comment from an employee was when they have loose animal drills they are supposed to instruct guests to the nearest enclosure ONCE and if they don’t comply they get locked out. I wonder if AK has a similar drill and policy.

The great movie ride was nostalgic and a classic. I was so upset with that leaving hollywood studios!

There was a ride in EPCOT that I think was called body wars. You were shrunk and put into the human body. It was like Star tours type of ride.

When I took my mom a few years ago, we went to the canal behind our hotel. After watching a ferry driver I looked over and saw this big sign warning of snakes and gators. We took a long step backwards.

Dream Job: Plain Clothes Security Guard

RIP Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride :(

As a former Disneyland and DCA cast member, I can still vividly recall the smell from the garbage collected backstage while on break....not so magical!

There's a Menchies close to me and I was so happy when I saw that they had Dole Whip. I got it and just added coconut shavings on top and it was delicious. Was the perfect cure to my Disney Blues

I’m not going to Disney World. I listen to this channel simply because of your voice. You sound nice and cheerful without sounding too happy. If I feel stressed out, I put on one of your videos, and it helps me relax. Then, I can get back to what I need to do. If I ever need to get information about going to Disney World, you’ll be the first place I come.

Horizons was my favorite as a kid. I miss it all the time.

I miss Body Wars and Cranium Command. Two of my all time favorites.

FIGMENT.... and the journey through imagination... the real one from the 80s

The security guards in plain clothes are the ones not having fun, all by themselves or talking only to employees, and never buying anything. Much more intimidating than the guards wearing mouse-shaped badges.

Rides I really miss at Disney World. The Universe of Energy, Mr. Toad & 20,000 leagues under the sea. I sill have some A and B ride tickets & Mickey Dollars left. Christmas Ornament? : (

Years ago, you could get the Monte Cristo sandwich at the Town Square Café. I'm bitterly disappointed that there's no place at WDW that sells it anymore. (Thank goodness for Cheddar's which also serves an excellent Monte Cristo.)

I'm definitely going to miss the classic Splash Mountain. I'm glad Mr. Toad is still in California. The dragon/magical beasts land would have been awesome!

Now thus was very informational. Thanks AJ, loved it!

I miss the original Journey Into Imagination (Dreamfinder and Figment)

These are some neat new tips and info! Thanks AJ. :D

Oh, I miss The Timekeeper 360-view attraction, because Timekeeper -- the main character -- was voiced by the late Robin Williams! That was my absolute favorite!

I have some great memories of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. As a kid obsessed with all things ocean life, feeling like I was taking a submarine ride into the briny depths was truly magical! Many years later at 35, I still think about that ride often.

I LOVE Menchies Dole Whip. It tastes exactly the same. (They have lime sometimes too!!!)

Beastly Kingdom!!!!!!! I still dream they will make it someday. Also crossing fingers still for Dark Kingdom, the Villains park!

The first time we went to Disneyland I was 9 and it was 1976. We all fell in love the ride America Sings. It was such a wonderful memory ❤

The first time I went to a Disney Park was when I was 5 or 6 and I adored Mr Toad's Wild Ride in Magic Kingdom. My family were near forcibly making me ride other rides I rode Wild Ride so much. Well I didn't go back to Magic Kingdom until over 20 years later with my now wife and it almost broke my heart to see that Wild Ride was gone and replaced with the Winnie the Pooh ride. Gotta admit, I always get a little misty eyed when I see the picture of Mr Toad handing the deed to Owl...

Great job AJ - I love watching all your videos so that when I walk into the parks I know what to expect ♡♡

Along with Mr. Toad it was If You Had Wings! I can’t tell you exactly why I loved this ride when I was little, but I think that theme song had a lot to do with it. I still sing it.

Yayyy! new dfb video, these things make my day :)

I really wished they would have done beastly kingdom instead of Dinoland, I’ve never really enjoyed that part of animal kingdom. And I’ve only been on the great movie ride once and it was closed down before I could do it again but I miss it so much😔

Thanks for sharing can't wait for my next trip 😊

I’ve been watching your channel and preparing my family for a trip for next year and it’s been super helpful I appreciate all your videos 😄😄

Very well done as usual AJ!

Although most desserts are not made at Disney, speciality desserts for events like cupcakes or the dessert tacos are always made by Chefs and a few select cooks.

I miss dining with the Country Bears! I’ve got pictures from when I was about 8 when we dined there and the Country Bears came around to the guests at the tables. Lol

I could listen to you talk about disney all day! 😄

13:36 The original Star Tours with the battle of the Death Star.

We're DVC at OKW. On the bridge near the dolphin statues around the front pool, we ran into a nesting black bird one summer . It was crazy. The bird would swoop and scratch -- I joke you not -- scratch your scalp with this talons! It never drew blood, but it was clearly sending us a nasty warning to get away. We watched this happen all week long to guests crossing the bridge, and we did bring it to the attention of pool staff. I remember the first time it got me, my first crazy thought was, "What Disney animatronic is this????"

I'm just glad you keep it real for us. I grew up going to Land. Have never been to World. We are going in Nov this year and this channel has given me so much useful information. Thank you

I love DFB videos!

Please! Video about the rides that are gone and we miss so much. Horizons was one of my favorites

Thanks a lot and great presentation.

Menchies frozen yogurt shops also have Dole Whip. They carry several flavors. Not all flavors are available on all days, so call or check their web site before going.

I love that you always post and I’m just eating it all up!

There was a restaurant within walking distance of my house that sold pineapple and raspberry dole whip and i would walk over literally daily in the summertime just to get some. They have since gone out of business. But it was great while it lasted.

Great video. My family hasn't been there since 2000. A restaurant my wife and I loved was one called Aria's. It was named after the little mermaid. It was in one of the "beach" hotels and villas. Great seafood. I also loved riding in the Epcot globe listening to Earl Ray Jones narrating the ride.

Love the content

I prefer snacks over snakes

I’m from key west and was able to evacuate to Disney with my whole family including my two dogs. It’s was amazing and they treated us so well. Including discounting our room.

A ride I've been on and wish they could bring back is the Nautilus ride! It really was like being underwater, and the fish outside the port holes were so much fun!

Strawberry Swirl!! I have lamented this being gone from the MK for a long time but hardly anyone seems to remember it. I FEEL SEEN. I can't imagine why they ever stopped serving this....it was ah-may-zing. I think I cried the first time I went and it was no longer available.

I miss the great movie ride... and the trian in magic Kingdom that hasn't been running in FOREVER!

Mr. Toad and Captain EO! I remember The Disney Afternoon walk between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland at Disneyland. And getting a chili bread bowl at The Golden Horseshoe. Best value. At least there are still corn dogs...

I really liked the submarine ride at Disneyland as a kid.

Cool video!

I love the bubble sound you use for transitions in your videos. Please don't ever get rid of them!

The wildlife in WDW is wonderful!!! I've seen Turtles and snakes and palmetto bugs...but I've also seen ducks and waterfowl, and lots and lots of bunnies. The grassy areas in front of the castle have some decent sized rabbit warrens in them, and when the sun sets, the bunnies come out around dusk to feed. :)

We've bought the Dole Whip mix before and it's great. Especially during last year.

Great vid!

Your videos are superb

Great Disney trip advice AJ! Even just my husband and I (no kids) were exhausted at the end of the day.

Planning a trip to Disney World sounds intense! I don't think there was planning this detailed since they stormed the beaches at Normandy.

Food Rocks! I loved that show, as well as Cranium Command

Fun fact I’ve been behind the scenes for a Disney parade since I performed in one and there are a lot of broken floats and other things back there

One of the ice cream shops near me has dole whip! They always have vanilla, but each week they have a different second flavor, I’ve had raspberry, lemon, pumpkin, and blueberry dole whip so far this summer!

It was always fun as a former CM to be sitting eating your lunch, and there's a character half in costume talking with someone else eating in a different costume.

I miss Horizons, World of Motion and the original Journey Into Imagination!

The Great Movie Ride. It was such a blast to show my kids how old movies were. It was a great nostalgic ride. So sad it’s gone.

I wish they would make a VR setup that would let us ride rides that are not in disney world anymore.

Loved the Adventure’s Club.😂🤔

It's so nice to hear someone mention the strawberry swirl I used to get all the time when I worked At magic Kingdom.

Before Stitch Great Escape or whatever I believe it was a Aliens thing... I feel like I remember as a kid the alien “breaking loose” and running around similar to the Stitch ride now... might just be me. 😂

A little more than 30 years ago, we went to a luau at the Polynesian. While watching it, I felt something on my leg and I looked down and it was the world's largest roach. I screamed, swatted it away, and jumped out of my seat.

I was at blizzard beach in the lazy river and there was a snake in the river. The cast member got it out but I’ve never gone back to the water park.

When I worked at WDW, my favorite thing was the start-up song of the merry go round. You could only hear this song at start-up right as the gates opened.

I loved the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area in MGM (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) - it was so fun as a kid!

So now I’m heading to Menchie’s tomorrow for a Dole Whip 🤤!! And a Fuji Mountain ride would have been awesome at EPCOT!