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Episode 124: Ultimate Disney World Packing Guide 2025: Essentials, Water Park Tips, and Riviera Resort Plans
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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By Abbie & RobGet 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