Things You Should NEVER Do in Disney World 

I'm German and I don't think I'll visit Disney World anytime soon, but I really enjoy all of your videos because AJ has such an upbeat voice and personality and it really improves my mood drastically after bad days. So thank you for your work!

Keeping some of the breakfast type foods in your room saves you a bundle. Box stores like Target carry Pop Tarts or donuts or Danishes. Easy to pop one of those while people are taking showers or getting ready. Saves time and a few bucks.

Instead of spending half a day in the parks on our last day in Orlando, my family visited the gift shops in some of the Disney resorts before heading to Disney Springs. This gave us a chance to experience all of the Disney travel modes (monorail, boat, Skyliner, etc.) and insights on which resorts we should book in the future. It was a great way to end our WDW trip instead of paying park entry fees.

If you DO need to cancel a dining reservation last-minute, I found that if you just reschedule your reservation for a month out, you can then just cancel it at your leisure. Don't forget to cancel it after you've rescheduled it, though! I found this tip helpful when we went last year. I'm unsure if it's still possible to do, but it worked well for my party.

One of the most terrifying parts of our last trip was walking back to our car. A row away from us we watched a man start screaming at his girlfriend, hit her, knock her to the ground, and then yell at her some more. I had my two year old with me so I couldn’t intervene directly, but we found a Disney employee in the parking lot and they called the police.

Rule#1 - Never pass a bathroom.

cast members will also sometimes pick a family out (mainly ones with younger kids that have a hard time standing in line) and ask 3 questions about a movie or a ride and if they get them right they will let them skip to the front or take the fast pass lines, they always try to make it the best for kids but will also look out for parents so they dont having to deal with kids not wanting to stand in line

I love the non-smoking aspect of the parks. It’s disgusting and others don’t need to be around it with kids.

A good tip is to also set reminders on your phone to remind you in the morning of all the dining reservations you may have booked… as well as maybe another reminder two or three hours out because I’ve literally flaked and completely forgotten that we’ve had a reservation before even though it was right in my app. Also if you put ride reminders and things like that with very specific details in them the phone will just tell you when you need to go to things.

Had a 10 min basically a walk on for rise by heading to it just as the fireworks were starting. One of the coolest experiences with my family who havet rode it yet. It was our first giant trip with a good chunk of the family, we had a party of 12. Me and my cousin who were regulars mapped this all out and it was great.

The stroller recommendation was a TERRIBLE tip. ALWAYS use outside stroller companies. They will deliver them to your resort and are a million times better than the awful disney ones.

Love your videos, been watching for years - just would love if dfb started using Chapters in the descriptions so we could go back and forth between certain tips/sections, would really help!!

I always buy a small Brita filter pitcher to fill up in the sink and leave in the fridge, and then use it to refill our park water bottles! $15 for water for whole trip!

My favorite restaurant memory was at the Be Our Guest. We couldn't have had a more perfect experience. We had a very late reservation 8:30, but they were running a bit behind that night, so they asked us to just hang out on the bridge. Well, for once, the restaurant running late worked in our favor as we got to watch the fireworks over Beasts castle (which is a totally different experience). When we got our table, we were seated at one of the best tables you could probably get in the ballroom. This was the week hugs came back, so Beast still kept a distance, but I was able to get some really great pics with him anyways. I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't stop crying from just being there, and my server (Priscilla) was so patient and even brought me a card signed by Beast himself! The most MAGICAL moment, however, is the moment I forgot that I was afraid to eat foods that touched....and just started eating off my plate of very mixed foods without even realizing I had dont it until the next day. Yes, I am a grown adult who uses "no-touchy plates" and eating a plate of asparagus and filet mignon and mashed potatoes ALL touching was such a huge deal. Being a Passholder in general changed my life this year. I used to wear t-shirts under my very long dresses .... and now I'm showing shoulders AND knees! I was very afraid to have my picture taken, but my husband took a chance on me and bought me a PhotoPass, and now I actually have really cute pictures of us on our walls! I LOVE Disney. OH ... And ... I totally quit smoking cigarettes in February to earn my Passholder. I just cannot stop with how these parks have changed my life.

EPCOT = Every Parent Carries Out a Toddler.

I’m going to give this tip again, because they never do: If your room doesn’t have a microwave, your resort’s dining area probably does. This includes All Stars, Art and Pop. I know this is not a middle of the night option but it is handy to reheat leftovers or you can bring your own food to microwave!

Before you book transportation back to the airport, always check (if you can) to see how many more pickups they have and at what resorts. I almost missed a flight to Miami to connect to a long international flight because of a stop at Pop Century. The stress was unbelievable. Ever since then, I get a Lyft or a Uber regardless of the cost.

If you need a little creative food prep in the hotel, coffee maker ramen. The coffee maker is designed to make water hot, and that is all you need to make ramen. I've done it at another hotel and while it's not ideal it works.

Agree with 99%+! A couple of times YMMV was true for us... 1. Swan/Dolphin was actually more expensive for us than Disney Deluxe resort! Swan charged fees for balcony, 3rd/4th guests, parking, and resort fees. By the end I was able to get a discounted deluxe Disney room cheaper. Make sure get to the end with all the fees before you compare prices! 2.Be Our Guest had been consistently great for us. Prettier and better food than crt. Price for steak and all the extras was

Best memory: Character meet and greet at Animal Kingdom. My family and I went 10 years ago and we waited the line for Pooh and his friends. It may not seem worth it, but it's one of my favorite memories. Pooh hugged my mum (the photo looked like he eated her head due to height differences) and I dance and jumped with Tigger. To be fair, it was late and almost deserted (next to the dinosaurs) but it was the funniest and I still laugh when I see the photos.

I Love ❤️ Old Disney

The last (and only) time I was in Disney World I was 7 or 8 years old and NONE of this virtual stuff existed. I feel like it takes away some of the fun and adds more stress. But then, I am a simple girl who strives for simplicity in all I do. There really is such a thing as too many layers...

When I was 6/7, I went to Disney with my family and loved it. After, I asked when we could go again. My dad jokingly said, “when you’re 16,” and we laughed. I’m 14, and never forgot but my parents did. 2 more years, 2 more years…

I'm from Europe, but watching stuff about Disney land make it sound so exhausting. It seems like it's completely impossible to just show up and have a good time with out planing everything at least 3-4 months in advance.

“Don’t book a Disney hotel based on how pretty it is or price…” i feel seen, AJ. 😢 lol

Disney has gotten ridiculously pricey and overly complicated. Not wanting to rush back. Used to be an annual passport holder n multi times a year staying on property. Great memories.

Why am I doing here lol. Its 3am, I havent been to Disney in over a decade, dont leave even remotely close to a park, or have plans to go to one any time soon

I have found if you are stuck in a ride line longer than expected and have a meal reservation, instead of canceling you can ask to be worked in when you get off the ride if you are really polite.

I've never been to Disney World, but I've been to Disneyland more times than I can count. Back in the '80s, we always left early and watched the fireworks from the parking lot. They were still spectacular! However, the first time that we happened to stay inside the park until closing, I discovered that when Tinkerbell flies across the park, it's not just a cardboard cutout... It was a real girl! I may or may not have burst into tears at the realization. I also may or may not have been close to 30 years old at the time!

Weird dining res karma totally exists! Couldn’t make ADRs for my December trip due to a technical glitch (it wasn’t showing my trip dates, only the 60th day 😭). Best friend made all of our reservations except Ohana. Randomly decided to check in on Ohana a couple of days later and, lo and behold, there was a reservation slot ready for me to grab. Checked the confirmation email three times to make sure it was real 😂 Don’t give up!! 🌺

I really loved the be our guest restaurant! I feel like every Disney RU-vidr said it sucks but I got to eat in the ball room and had the best filet mignon I’ve ever had back in May

My husband and I just went to Disney World for our 12th wedding anniversary in October. We stayed at the Boardwalk for two nights. We stayed in the Star Wars Halcyon Galactic Cruiser. Then we spent two nights at Old Key West. My husband told me we had a suite at Old Key West, but he surprised me with a suite at the Boardwalk too. The nicer rooms definitely made our trip better!!

I've been going through the holiday guide, it has so much great advice in it! I love it!

Omg a Duck Tails scavenger hunt?! INCREDIBLE! Anyone who hasn’t watched the new series is seriously missing out on something special.

I had my make a wish here!!! It was so fun I got to do the lightning pass every ride and stayed at the boardwalk!

Have a big breakfast in the morning then leave the park closer to dinner (if you can hold out that long) and have a late lunch/early dinner off site. Bring snacks with you in the parks. Pick up snacks at places like Walmart, Costco, Dollar Tree, Aldi, keep them in your rooms. Take advantage of having a mini fridge in you room, buy bottled water off site and keep it in there.

Don’t buy souvenirs that will look out of place when get home. They may look awesome in the Disney bubble but at home not so much.

AJ should be the next host for Must Do Disney.

I'm so happy after hours is back! Just learning this news now and it makes me very happy! I had it booked once but never got to experience it cause of Covid but now that it's back, I'm so stoked!

I went on smugglers run with a full bladder, almost cried lmao.

Aj and your work team we all know that you all doing a very good job to keep evry one up to date on Disney World

Getting a stroller! PLEASE PLEASE Don't be that parent dragging a crying child around the park. You ruin the day for your child, yourself, and those around you!

We got lucky at magic Kingdom at the end of the night last time we visited. We had a reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table for dinner. When we finished, we got to enjoy the fully lit castle and the park (at least main street) was nearly empty. It was a great time to get some photos in.

Queen is my absolute favorite band of all time! Saw them 4 times with Freddie and once with Adam Lambert. You have great taste in music!

One of the best things that happened to us was one time me and my family had fast passes(this was when fast passes were still around) and we couldn't make it so we asked a cast member to give it to another family and they let us skip the line even though it wasn't the time on the passes

My family( and me) were at opening day at Disney. I still have an intact ride book and my VIP badge. Sadly after 6 visits in the past 50 years including 2 Disney marathon weeks, this Dopey CHALLENGE WILL BE OUR LASt VISIT. Too expensive, too crowded and too much red tape and complications. SAD SIGH

I love all of your vlogs !! I learn soo much, which will help with my next visit at Disney World !! Thank You soo much !!

Also try not to leave your food in your stroller in very accessible containers/bags. I know it can be difficult but you would not believe the amount of squirrels and birds and other pest animals I saw cowing down in the popcorn buckets or snacks left in bag pouches on the outside of baby bags while the stroller was parked outside while the families were in an indoor attraction like show theatres or rides where you have to leave strollers outside the attraction building. You don’t want those germs from the animals all over your food.

I don’t prefer leaving as late as possible, at least not on a flight. Late is never really that late when you need to get to the airport, but you definitely will get home late and exhausted. I prefer the early flight out after I’ve had my final night with no curfew. But if I’m staying on property, I move to a super cheap airport hotel for the last night. Still saves money, less stressful than leaving from Disney.

Yes please don’t leave valuables in your strollers . I got my rain cover stollen during a storm . I came back to a soaking wet stroller. :(

Nice to hear that AJ is a Queen fan they're one of my all-time favourite bands

When I was a kid my mom would let me know about an hour before leaving the park after dark, so I would bargain with her. I’d say after the restroom one last soda before leaving, Disney had a 1950’s burger joint it had a short wait time but I liked there fountain drinks. It gave me time to decompress from a long day and I knew I I’d be taking the shuttle tram back to the car and that really was my last ride of the evening,so I had some fun going back to the car. I liked the yellow light flashing and the breeze while going no faster than a golf cart 😂

One year, we couldn't find Blue Bayou reservations at Disneyland, and at the last second, we managed to snag a reservation! But then Indiana Jones broke down and we almost missed it!

Another tip to every single trip in general don't bring to a trip not having comfortable shoes and if new break them a week before you go to a trip remember blisters or sandals that can give blisters.

When my (very tall) children were 4 and 7, we rented a double stroller, side by side, from an outside vender. It was delivered to our Disney resort on the 1st of our 10 days, and it was the best $100 I have ever spent. That was all the way back in 2010, but even if the price has tripled, it's worth it.

We left at 9 and fireworks started about 9:20, we watched them from the ferry docks and then caught a tram to our parking lot! It was so easy. There wasn't a ton of upset over not seeing the graphics on the castle cuz we were all exhausted. Lol.

One thing that we would do prior to the free transportation we get a car service to pick us up at the airport and stop at a store and we would buy a throwaway cooler (styrofoam), and what needed to be refrigerated a we keep it on ice (the ice is always free). Saved us money from buying at the store pop, yogurt, lunchables from the store and saved us money by having to move up to a suite to get a refrigerator.

Garden grill was actually the hardest restaurant for us to book although we did manage it in the end.

I was SO late to my virtual queue spot on Guardians. Like it came up before I was even in the park. It had to be more than an hour and thankfully they let me on. I was on a solo trip

Love love the bathroom tip 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

For me,if you hate the feeling of being lifted from your seat,don’t go on slinky dog ride,splash mountain,or cosmic rewind

Thanks for the great info. Wow you sure know all the ins and outs.

My guess is that My Genie's suggestions aren't just about crow control. They also have the side effect of making you want to buy Genie+ later in the day because all those rides you skipped early on now have the massive wait times.

Oh and always take some time to rest and relax😊 I chose not to and the kiddos were sick from the heat and had to spend our last day at DW in the hotel

Never ever run. Technically, I was skipping, but I got yelled at for running and when I got up to the bag check I got selected for an additional check.

You just posted this 8 mins ago, I feel special getting to watch this in the top 10! Thank you for all you do! We have 20 days left!

Virtual queue is annoying because it just punishes those who just want to arrive at the park without weeks of planning

ah I went to Disneyland this February, and jeez it feels like it was yesterday! Im going back this Christmas

Yes, we made it AJ! Thank You!

I LOVED THE KIM POSSIBLE SHOWCASE EXPERIENCE!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR DUCK TALES!

nothing makes me more mad than seeing people treat cast members poorly. they are the sweetest people i’ve ever met and i’ve never had a bad experience with them. if your just nice to them i promise they will thank you forever. me and my aunt and uncle have literally gotten free stuff from just being nice cause they get treated so badly by guests.

thanks

Love your videos! ❤

Something I'll always remember is meeting bre fox. We were headed to a ride but I saw Bre fox and had to stop and interact with him. It was fun.

Thank you, AJ

CJ, I haven’t been in Disney in over 6yrs. I have developed mobility issues would you ever do a video showing options for people with some mobility issues it would be nice to go back to Disney. Thank you

I used to like DW, but these days, it sounds rather complicated and expensive. I think I'll spend my vacay bucks elsewhere.

My 4 n 5 year old needed the stroller to make it though all the walking. I recommend not getting the disney hard plastic stroller. There are lots of great companies around orlando that rent great disney approved strollers, for the same price or even better. They even do free delivery and pick-up

I haven't even watched the whole video yet, but have to comment on the stroller tip. The first time we took our son to WDW he was 5. Five! He hadn't used a stroller at home in a very, very long time. He didn't even fit in the one we still had. Why on earth would we rent one???? Flash forward a few days into the trip and - Yep! - we were renting him a stroller. Turns out five year olds can't walk all day long in the FL heat. Who knew??? (Apparently everyone but us 😂). If your kid is having a tough time keeping up, just get them a stroller. This isn't a tough kid competition. It's a vacation. Life was so much easier with a stroller.

Il Mulino is a must for my fam every time we visit Disney. Most a amazing chicken parm ever.

I would absolutely recommend ditching other things to go the guardians ride. I’ve been on 107 coasters and it was probably the best ride I’ve ever been on, and definitely my new second favorite of all time

Ooo. What buildings at Caribbean Beach are 3 floors? I stay there when I go so I am curious as I heard they were all 2 floors or less. Love all the tips!

You have such a great voice and professionalism. You should seriously do tv or narrator work…

I would suggest that go to the bathroom before you leave resort.

Don't waste your time at Oga's Cantina. I made reservations months ahead of time, just to get there to have the three of us stand at about a six inch counter space. This tiny counter space was to be shared with other obnoxious guests who would not scoot over at all. Three tables were completely open, but I was told they were for "special" guests and I could wait another two hours to "maybe" get to sit down after a long day. It was absolutely ridiculous. We just left.

I bought a used double stroller off our local marketplace on Facebook. My 9yr old daughter and her 7yr old cousin used it the majority of the trip. It made hauling everyone’s snacks and drinks easier too. It was a pain to get off and on the bus, but it was worth it in the parks.

I swear it took me 2 hours to get from HS to my car parked in Epcot parking lot. I wanted to cry. I'll never park hop without my car again and I'll always buy premier parking too

Hi. I listening to a video of yours the other day regarding things not to spend money on, e.g. , Bibidi bobidee boo. I didn’t get to finish it. What was the title? i can’t find it. 😀

Thanks so much for all that you do DFB Guide! I'm finally able to book and plan our vacation to Disney post-pandemic and your content is the biggest help. I can't believe all of these changes from when I went in 2018. It's a whole new world at Disney World!

Walk past the first bus pickup spot. You would be surprised how many people are more willing to wait in line for an hour than walk 50 feet to a different bus pickup spot where no one but the bus is waiting.

Since you tell us to always check for discounts.... Is there any discount on dfb merch? :-)

I will go only if I can do a whole visit with NO cellphone. Possible?

When I traveled to Disney during COVID it made me sad that they weren’t doing car designs for test track. It was mainly my first time in Disney so I didn’t get the fun part of most things.

Does booking through Its a small world get you dinner reservations also?

Yesterday I went to magic kingdom, I wen ton the people mover. At the part where you see tron, I saw it testing!

We got our magic bands way before we went to the parks . I ended up getting Cinderella and I lost it. They are horrible they don’t clasp very well. Hope they changed it. We went to guest services never found or turned in.

i went to disney 4 years ago was meant to go 2 years ago aswell but covid 😢 and the park has gotten a lot busier

Yeah. And, cutting in Line will get in a whole lot of trouble with Disney!

Does anyone know how/if the after-hours ticketed events will impact the extended evening hours offered to guests in deluxe resorts on certain days?

I love what you do