Uncomfortable Truths We Need to Tell You About Disney World 

I love the mildly therapetic route AJ takes around the six minute mark. She'd be a good counsellor.

I’m a distance runner even in the summer: bodyglide, gold bond powder, and real poly (or wool for you rich people) underwear is key. No cotton!

Loved your mention of the Ralphy-Christmas-Story moment regarding character meet & greets. You should do a whole video on how to handle character meet & greets. There was one time about 20 years ago that my wife and I took our 2 year-old daughter to Disneyland. Pluto, one of my FAVORITE characters, was doing a meet & great near City Hall & the Fire Station. Pluto. That’s important. For some reason I was having such a good time and we were all so excited that I kept telling the character “We love you Goofy! You’re the best Goofy ! You are so awesome Goofy!!” The crowd kept saying “Pluto!” Louder & louder and even the character kept pointing at his nametag PLUTO on his collar and still my brain was in la-la-land and I was not getting it. I just kept on going for a full 1-2 minutes calling Pluto Goofy before my brain and mouth finally got reconnected and I figured out the epic brain-cramp I was undergoing. I apologized, told Pluto how he was my favorite and that it was just temporary insanity brought on by my excitement. It’s been more than 20 years now since that incident and I STILL get teased about that by my family. 😂

Moisture wicking clothing along with an anti chafe topical are a must for any hot and humid places you are visiting. And "revenge of swamp crotch" definitely sounds like a late night B movie 🤣

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE 🎆🎇🧨🎉🇺🇸🤎🤍💙

The MST3K joke had me cackling! Thanks for this wonderful video ❤

I didn’t know fighting families was a thing until I saw a pair of siblings arguing loudly at the station for thunder mountain. They were in the train behind me and continued to argue until dispatch. I was tempted to turn around and tell them to “Shut up”. Even the cast member at the station looked annoyed

I learned the hard way and as a changed the way I did my second DW trip: Hydrate hydrate hydrate, carried a collapsible water bottle and drank water so often, I had to go to the bathroom at least every couple of hours; but it was better than a dehydration headache. And take motion sickness pills every morning; did Mission Space orange without it and had to get to the nearest gift shop for medication.

Maybe this doesn’t work for everyone and a bit tmi, but for point #1 on top of the anti-chafe sticks, I also wear a pad lol it absorbs stuff 🤷🏻‍♀️ just make sure to change frequently

I’m a [comfortable that I am actually this slow thanks] Swimmer/Triathlete/Marathon participant. Anti-chafing Balm is as important as hydration. The recovery from not using them will last significantly longer than their liberal use in advance.

I’m an introvert but I like meeting people in the queues or on the monorail. I met a family from Cartagena Colombia and I’ve visited there in ‘99. The small talk was awesome! 😊

Swamp Crotch is no joke. I use athletic underwear with legs that go halfway down my legs. That did the trick for me. Before that I called the result of swamp crotch "Roast Beef" thighs.

Definitely listen to your kiddos!!! Just came back from a 6 day stay at Disney with 95+ degree weather. We took lots of breaks, and even if we had to cut plans short, it helped us avoid tantrums this time around.

It's not in the parks, but Yeeha Bob's show at Port Orleans Riverside is definitely an audience participation show and he WILL call on you to do some silly stuff, so if you're uncomfortable with that, don't sit in the main audience section where he will be able to see you and call on you. But if you get caught up in it, just go with it and take comfort in the fact that everyone else is getting called on to do something just as ridiculous and it can be super fun if you just embrace the silly.

I had a CODE V right on Main Street as Magic Kingdom as the park was closing. That's a honeymoon memory I'll never forget 😂

Excellent job handling sensitive topics. I’m also super happy for the MST3K mention!

re: sounds in hotels, it's also reasonably common to hear couples being intimate next door so there may be fun conversations with your family that will ensue, and for those of you who want to enjoy part of your vacation by being intimate in your hotel room, I totally get it, disney can be a romantically great time, but please try to be considerate of those around you, because the walls are very thin.

Starting off with swamp crotch is wild😂😂😂😂

We've always had the hotel paid for and tickets bought ahead of time, so there is less likelihood of a card being declined for excessive charges. But I have definitely found notifying my bank ahead of time has (potentially) avoided all issues. Of course, that probably means I'll have a problem next time I go!

Has the Contemporary changed its walls? My dad used to coordinate meetings at Disney, and we'd get the Presidential Suite to welcome the attendees. Disney was nice enough to let our family stay in that room for the duration of the meeting. I really didn't know how lucky I was! But I don't recall thin walls in the 1980s-90s. The only thing we could hear from the room was the water dragon which drew us to the balconies.

2:48 - Gold Bond… it’s simple and effective. Big boys been using it for decades. The off brand versions work too.

This is one of the best, most useful episodes ever! Thank you!

The right type of fabric goes a long way in the heat.

Thank you for this information!

We are going in two weeks. I’m looking forward to the trip. Coming equipped with my cooling towel and water bottles.

Good tip about the bank. I found this out the hard way. Now, I always email my bank before my trips to let them know I'm going out of state.

43 days to go…I may be uncomfortable,but I’ll be in the “ happiest place on earth”

Just 39 days to go!!! 🥳

Ooo could you do a more in-depth video on handling the heat? More about the right kind of clothes, best sunscreen, best AC in the park, personal fans, etc.?

When I'm in a hotel I sleep with an ear phone playing a podcast in one ear, an ear plug in the other, and an ear mask over my eyes.

Thanks this helps so much

Not notifying the bank is one mistake I will NEVER make again! Thankfully not at WDW, it was bad enough at a festival!

Thank you. Concerning credit tranactions, kiosks, carts, and temporary merchanrs use less sophisticated instruments for charging. Even valid charges might not go through. The merchant might keep retrying. Your bank might flag this activity, subsequent charges are cancelled.

Flights definitely! Also…We’re a family of 5 with 3 teens….rental cars large enough for us & our luggage when we’re overseas is rough.

Luckily I'm going to DisneyLAND this year. ;P But yeah, the first thing is a very common thing...Heck, I'd even add to that and say that if you get super soaked in a ride or attraction, it would get worse than sweating...It'll give you a rash. I would definitely recommend bringing extra clothes or a towel to dry off.

Fill a camelpack type bladder with ice from your hotel ice machine, wrap with a hotel towel and slip it into your backpack. Viola, 2-3 liters of FREE water as it melts.

In the not-to-distant future, somewhere in time and space... 😂😂😂

Hi AJ! I absolutely love the channel and have been watching yall for years! Can you guys maybe make a top 10 rides in magic kingdom video? My trip is coning up and i wanna know whats the must dos?

The lume antiperspirant and deoderant cream stick or cream are amazing

AJ should give parenting classes. I know babies cry but kids having full meltdowns in restaurants & parents sitting there ignoring it is unnerving. I don’t care if you validate their feelings or spank them, you do what works for you, but at least ACKNOWLEDGE them, take them outside & do something. Fun fact: simply walking through a doorway can reset an overstimulated brain.

Love the MST3K reference!

You referenced mst3k? Your street cred just doubled.

Can you do a video about things to do while waiting in lines?

I put on a really nice jumpsuit outfit at Hollywood studios. I found out that day what chaffing was, and that I no longer had a thigh gap!!! Neither of those facts were fun!! DO NOT RECOMMEND!! 😂

OMG, AJ is an Mistie! I knew I followed this channel for a reason!

I had a meltdown once at a Disney restaurant. There were five of us, two kids and three adults. Um... I was one of the adults. Very embarrassing. Way too much over stimulation that day. Know thyself before going and take lots of breaks as needed. It's almost impossible to have fun if you are completely freaking out, so for those of us who can end up in grown-up meltdown mode, it's best to cut out some of the activity and schedule time outs, so we can enjoy the times we are doing things.

I used to be a lifeguard at the water parks…. Let me tell ya… I’ve seen some things. 😵‍💫

I LOVE mystery science theater 3000! In the not too distant future next Sunday ad... 🎶

Omg, I'm an introvert and my last solo trip I tried Monsters Inc Laugh Floor for the 1st time. After a couple minutes, I had to get up and leave when I realised I could get put on the spot! I could maybe deal with it if there's someone else with me, but definitely not on my own!

Hey AJ is it true that Disney is closing down the monorail at Disneyland?

Most uncomfortable thing last trip was getting milked out of a ton of money for very little value.

Code A's are also an issue at sports stadiums.

I was made uncomfortable by Disney on our trip in May when we were exiting Creations shop in Epcot after purchasing a plush Figment and the alarm at the door went off. Everyone stared at my daughter and I and I turned around to show the castmember at the door what we bought and the receipt. He said it may have been a security tag but there wasn’t one on Figment. He had an attitude of why I was upset but it made me feel like a criminal although I did nothing wrong. 😢

Oh boy, Social Anxiety. Thank you for calling this out! I travel alone most of the time and it's something I have to overcome every time!

I’m a brit. I ALWAYS tell my bank when I’m going to another country so that they know the card is being used outside uk.

Cant wait for our october trip ❤

I landed at the airport and went to pick up my rental car, normally don’t get one but I had point’s to use. Well, turns out my drivers license was set to expire the following week during my rental so they wouldn’t rent to me. My own fault.

Disney should have designed the Gondola as closet doors from Monsters Inc. ❤️

I've been riding flight of passage and tron since they came out. I'm not exactly a small person. I have never had one second of discomfort with how you sit or with how my body touches the seating area. Just because it's different doesn't mean it's uncomfortable for everyone.

I pay a lot of money to stay in a Disney resort….I’d BETTER hear a fight

We vistited Blizzard Beach on a particluarly slow day and I rode the chair lift up with my family who all rode slush gusher of which I wanted no part. I wanted to ride Teamboat Springs so I got in line where there was just one family in front of me...and no one behind me. After somewhat loudly determining that I was alone, the cast member told me to get in the boat with the family. One leg in, the mom yells, "we don't want her to ride with us!". The cast member explained that I couldn't go alone so I had to go with them. Yep, it was an uncomfortable ride down for sure, but memorable and we laugh about it now.

1:26, yes, please!

Truths. I hate that word. Anyway, great points and video.

1:28 "Let's go watch" MST3K... Good idea! Who's up for some "Manos: the Hands of Fate" right now? 😉😁

Omg we hear Pria!!!

I wondered where this video was going to go when it was titled "uncomfortable truths about Disney."

Is there a code H for animal poop? What about a code for a wild animal like the black bear that happened earlier this year?

Definitely feeling the family thing. Still love 'em tho.

Soooo as a note for the Gentlemen in the audience on the dreaded Swamp Crotch, wool is not an option for me as Im allergic, I prefer to wear bike shorts that... ahem.... seperate your boys from your legs. I have tried the regular bike shorts and seperation is the key!

My brother Shane and sister in law Brooke got a new puppy today ❤😍

You'll never see these people again. Have fun !!!

Just got back from Disney last month. Magic is gone. Completely.

Ugh I hate when I sweat through my clothes especially in photos

If the massive meltdown happens and you have to leave the restaurant, will Disney still charge you, especially if you didn't eat?

Swamp Crotch is my band’s name.

Wow did she really bring up Social Anxiety!? We have become a soft society sadly.

You're overthinking the credit card thing. Even if you did contact your bank, and they did put a note on your account, it still could decline because banks usually use a 3rd party to monitor suspicious activity.

How can do sney have no sound proofing in their expensive hotels??? WTF?

Vaseline on chaffing skin too

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Legit tho? The seats for Flight of the Navi in general are not very comfortable for any body size or shape. The Tron seats are far more accommodating

I’ll be in Disney world in 12 days first time going so nervous still have no idea what to do when I get there

Swamp crotch! Right out the gate!😂😂😂😂 took me out the game!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

MST3K🔥🔥🔥🔥

My daughters bank did samething at art of animation

DFB is going with the wave of click baiting with negative headlines about Disney just to get those clicks......

love how you tackle the uncomfortable issues. still trying to wrap my head around code H. i mean, why not code P or F? 😅

That truth about families fighting is no joke. When we went in 2016 for my brother's birthday, grandpa's birthday, and my brother's HS graduation, we decided to go on Star Tours as a family at the beginning of the day. My brother and grandfather are two of the biggest star wars fans on the planet! I like the franchise and the movies, but not like they are. I was selected to be the rebel spy during the ride, and these men didn't talk to me until dinner that night.

Swamp crotch? Never heard that one before. Don't wear tight cotton underwear and your shorts should be a loose fit.

28 days!!!!!

cannot imagine someone pooing anywhere than a toilet super strange

In 1988 I traveled to Florida to stay a few weeks with my college roommate. He lived 20 minutes from Disneyland and we went for the day. Tickets were $27 and I thought that was expensive. No other fees lunch $10. Would cost $1000 today!