Get ready for your next Walt Disney World vacation with this jam-packed 2025 Disney World Packing Guide! In this episode of Disney Hour Express, Abbie and Rob share their must-have travel essentials, new packing hacks, and real-life tips for staying cool, comfortable, and organized at the parks.
They reveal what they’re bringing to conquer the Florida heat—including cooling patches, Disney-themed Owala water bottles, power banks, and body glide—and explain why good sneakers and the right socks can make or break your trip. You'll also hear about their full itinerary: staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort, using the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass system, visiting Typhoon Lagoon, and making the most of the 2025 Disney Dining Plan promo.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a Disney pro, this episode offers practical advice for packing smart, avoiding common mistakes, and planning a smooth Walt Disney World vacation. Listen now to discover how to pack smarter, save money, and plan your most magical Disney trip yet! To get in touch with Abbie and Rob: 📸 Instagram: @DisneyFamilyTravelPlanner 🎥 TikTok: @FamilyTravelPlanner ▶️ YouTube: Family Travel Planner 👍 Facebook: Disney Family Travel Planner Website: https://familytravelplanner.com Grocery Delivery Service That We Used This Trip: https://www.vacationgrocerydeliveryfl.com Use code DISNEYHOUREXPRESS for $5 off Chapter List 00:00 – Intro: Packing chaos, margaritas & barking dogs 01:00 – Why we record a packing episode every year 02:20 – Extension cords & outlet hacks: charging tips for Disney hotels 04:10 – Aerosol sunscreen rules for JetBlue & TSA 05:42 – Power bank packing tips & airline restrictions 07:55 – Amazon & grocery delivery to Disney resorts (yes, even alcohol!) 09:47 – Overpacking vs underpacking: socks, sleep shorts & outfit planning 13:05 – Topolino’s dinner outfit dilemmas & hotel A/C complaints 15:30 – New Disney water bottles & hydration strategy 17:35 – Free water in the parks & refill station tips 18:50 – Cooling patches, neck fans & Prime Day finds 21:00 – Waterproof phone bags gone wrong + buying them before Disney 23:35 – Water shoes, slide rules & what not to wear at Typhoon Lagoon 26:12 – Pajama overload & t-shirt hanger shortages 28:00 – Fans, bags & kids carrying their own stuff 30:00 – Cooling patches for heat relief & surviving sunstroke 32:00 – Our footwear plan: water shoes + New Balance sneakers 35:00 – Body Glide: our secret weapon to stop the chafing 36:20 – Why comfy shoes matter: 30,000-step days at Disney 38:00 – Disney Dining Plan 2025: why we chose the free dining promo 40:35 – Lightning Lane Multi Pass vs Genie+: what's different now 42:10 – Animal Kingdom to Epcot park hopping strategy 44:20 – Multi Pass in action: booking Test Track & Soarin’ 46:00 – Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes: Tiana, Pirates & Haunted Mansion 47:40 – Hollywood Studios & Tower of Terror kid dilemma 49:30 – Ohana breakfast, pool day & grocery delivery link 50:40 – Why we’re excited for Disney’s Riviera Resort 52:30 – Relaxing more with Multi Pass & enjoying hidden gems 54:05 – Club Cool soda challenge, sticky floors & yelling at dogs 55:00 – Final thoughts: trip hype, relaxing vibes & live episodes ahead
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