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

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

Update: 2025-07-28
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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

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

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

Abbie & Rob