Episode 124: Ultimate Disney World Packing Guide 2025: Essentials, Water Park Tips, and Riviera Resort Plans
Description
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!
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Website: https://familytravelplanner.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



