I hear it time and time again, “Bubble wands are a scam. Don’t waste your money on bubble wands in Disney World. Everyone hates bubble wands, they’re just expensive and annoying pieces of plastic.”
Bubble wands!
And before I was a mom I probably felt the exact same way!
When we visited Disney for the first time, my mother-in-law insisted on buying my son his very first bubble wand. And honestly, I thought it was a sweet gesture but seeing how my son was only 10 months old at the time, I thought this was going to be a huge waste of money. He’d probably play with it for two minutes and not be interested in it until he was much older and by that time it would have likely made it’s way to the donation pile. But boy was I wrong.
Where are the bubble wands?
Not only did my son absolutely LOVE the bubble wand but it is still one of his favorite toys to this day. There is not a day that goes by where we don’t end up playing with his bubble wand in some form at home. I mean the toy lights up and spits out bubbles. What more could a little one want, right?! The ears that we “needed” have gone up on the wall and haven’t been touched. He has grown out of the cute outfits but that bubble wand is still used.
Yes, it’s bulky and the bubbles can be annoying. Yes, it was kinda pricey for what it is and the bubbles run out kinda of quickly. But out of everything we bought at Disney, it has been the most worth it.
With that being said, there are a few rules you should try to follow with a bubble wand because I can see how they can seriously annoy other people visiting the parks.
For starters, don’t use it inside a restaurant. This is when other people are trying to eat and enjoy some time away from the chaos of the parks. So if your little one wants this toy in the restaurant, maybe just turn on the light only feature. Our bubble wand is able to be turned on without the bubbles coming out, so my son can still enjoy the wand in a restaurant just without all the bubbles.
Piglet!
Also, try to avoid using it in an indoor queue line. Outdoor queues might be fine but inside, especially in tight spaces probably isn’t the move. Those bubbles will just annoy those around you and you’re stuck in line with those people for hours at times.
I also have a tip if you’re planning to buy a bubble wand in the parks. These things can run out of bubbles pretty quickly and refills can be pricey in the parks. So, I’d hit up a local Target or Dollar Tree if you have a car with you. If not, you may want to think about Instacarting some bubbles and other essentials for your little to save you some time and money in the parks.
Get a Disney bubble wand here!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
How do you feel about bubble wands in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
I don’t think it’s the bubbles that bother folks… I think it’s the repetitive music. Frankly if the people around us would rather hear our kids whining and crying vs being quiet and happy with some bubbles….. they really should consider the alternative!
I hate the bubble wands for the simple reason that the bubbles muck up my glasses and I then have to go in and wash them under a sink!
Every time I see bubbles wafting about in Disney it makes me happy – best thing ever
I was trying to enjoy a pretzel at the refreshment port in Tomorrowland and a little kid in a stroller was inundating the place with bubbles. Frankly bubbles don’t go well with plastic cheese or eyes. The parents had to know this but were too tired to do anything about it.
Also try to be mindful that people have glycerin allergies and maybe don’t want a stream of bubbles around them in a queue.
I’m going to have to disagree with Karen: It’s definitely the bubbles that annoy people. I didn’t even know those wands played music. I absolutely would rather hear kids whining and complaining, because I can tune that out. But when the wind blows bubbles right in my face, there’s no avoiding them.
We bought my 3 yo granddaughter a bubble wand. She is 8 now and still plays with it, and yes its the original bubble wand from 5 years ago
We always love to see the little ones with bubbles and will happily comment on the little bubbles. Sorry I wear glasses and ride a ECV so I’m right there at bubble level and have never had a problem. Thank you all parent that can get their little ones a bubble wand. It just makes our day to see the bubble and the little one knowing they control the bubbles.