food IS a theme park
Disney World can be absolutely disgusting.
Animal Kingdom
No, we’re not talking about the cleanliness of the parks (which, let’s be honest, is pretty great by theme park standards — kudos to the custodial team!), we’re talking about how gross WE get IN the parks. From excessive sweatiness to illness to sunburn and everything in-between, there are plenty of gross problems we’ve encountered during our Disney World visits. And today we’re sharing how to avoid the most disgusting of those issues!
Planning a Disney World trip for the first time can feel like you need to learn a whole new language.
Visiting Disney World can feel like learning a new language.
There are so many words and phrases used within the Disney World gates that can seem really strange if you’ve never heard them before. While a lot of these phrases are fun snippets of ride audios, some of them refer to things that take place throughout your Disney day. We’re here to talk about some of the phrases that you’ll only ever hear at Disney World.
We’re in Magic Kingdom a LOT you guys. Like pretty much every single day.
Magic Kingdom
And when you spend that much time in one park, you encounter a variety of scenarios. We’ve seen everything from children throwing tantrums to rides breaking down to our fair share of Main Street, U.S.A. proposals. But every time we go to Magic Kingdom, there are a few unfortunate things that happen!
I go to Disney World for my job a LOT. Like, a lot, a lot.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
In fact, I’m usually in the parks multiple times a week. Unfortunately, after a while, some things lose a little bit of their charm. Visiting The Emporium is less exciting when I’m fighting for my life while trying to take pictures of a new pair of Minnie ears, and Main Street, U.S.A. loses a tiny bit of its appeal when it’s slammed with fans before a parade. But no matter how many times I visit, some things never get old.
As a Theme Park Reporter, it’s my job to go to Disney World…ALL. THE. TIME.
Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
And when you go to Disney World multiple times a week, there are some things you learn rather quickly. I can direct you toward any souvenir you’re looking for, give a recommendation for the best value lunch spot, and of course, I know which bathrooms in Disney World are absolutely ELITE. But before I learned all those things? I learned how to pack for the theme parks. My bag typically has everything I need for a successful park day…but what would happen if I tried to go bagless?
Choosing to go on a Disney World vacation is exciting…but what comes after that isn’t always!
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
The booking process for a Disney World vacation can be daunting — choosing a resort, narrowing down your dining options, and learning the ins and outs of Genie+. It’s a lot of information to consume in a limited amount of time, and future visitors often find themselves overwhelmed. But there’s no need!
Y’all, we need to have a chat.
Cinderella Castle at Disney World
This week has been FILLED with news bombs from Disney, ones that will absolutely impact your vacation if you’re visiting Disney World in 2024. Some of these updates will even affect you NOW. Don’t panic yet, though. These changes are big, some are daunting if you’re in the throes of planning your vacation, but it’s gonna be okay. Why? Well, because the DFB team is here to tell you how to navigate these curveballs and still have the bestest and most magical trip ever. (And yes, we just said “bestest.” That’s how awesome your trip is gonna be with a little extra planning.)
A LOT has changed in Disney World over the past three or so years.
So MUCH has changed in Disney World
We’ve had to learn how to make park pass reservations (although many of us won’t have to after 2024). We had to learn the ins and outs of Genie+. Even the way we make dining reservations has changed. With that being said, though, it means that a lot of advice we would have once given for visiting Disney World just doesn’t work anymore.
Get ready to CRINGE.
Yacht Club
Over the years, we’ve seen our fair share of cringeworthy things in Disney World. From guests being rude to Cast Members to overhearing awkward family arguments. But there’s no place where we cringe quite as much as at our Disney World hotel. And today, we’re sharing the SUPER CRINGE things people keep doing at the hotels!
Not ALL Disney World trip planning advice is GOOD advice.
We’re about to tell you to ignore some advice
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we like to give advice on how to plan a Disney World trip. We’ll usually tell you how to budget, how to pack, and how to tackle your days in the parks. We’re not the only ones giving you advice, though, are we? You might get some “tips” from family and friends, but some of that advice should be ignored.
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