Orlando family vlog series · 2026
Follow our UK family trip to Orlando as we take on Disney World, Universal Orlando, Epic Universe, Volcano Bay and the biggest food, hotel, queue and cost surprises along the way.
Now playing · Episode one
We flew 4,000 miles from the UK to Walt Disney World and discovered that one app could unlock our room, organise dining, show wait times and shape our whole park day.
Watch the featured vlogEpisode one guide
From checking into Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and waking up to giraffes outside our room, to TRON Lightcycle Run, Space Mountain and the Happily Ever After fireworks, episode one combines practical Disney tips with our full first day in Orlando.
Disney World app tutorial · 8:01
Our walkthrough shows how we used the My Disney Experience app throughout the trip, so UK families can understand what it does before arriving in Orlando.
Watch the app walkthroughAnimal Kingdom Lodge
We explore the lobby, breakfast buffet, pool and hotel grounds before sharing our room and its unforgettable savannah view.
Magic Kingdom
We try Astro Orbiter and TRON Lightcycle Run, then Kelly takes on Space Mountain despite her fear of dark rides.
Be Our Guest
Inside the Beauty and the Beast-themed restaurant, we share the meal, the $70 tip and how the Disney Dining Plan worked for us.
Happily Ever After
We finish beneath the fireworks over Cinderella Castle before previewing day two at Universal Studios and Hard Rock Hotel.
Jump to a moment
Use the timestamps to find the app tutorial, hotel tour, rides, dinner and fireworks.
Planning Disney World from the UK?
Before you book: This guide reflects our own 2026 Disney World experience. Prices, app features, Lightning Lane options, dining availability, wait times and policies can change, so check Disney’s official website and app for the latest information.
Seven-part series
Every episode goes live at 8pm UK time. The playlist player below updates as each new Disney World and Universal Orlando vlog is released.
15 September 2026 · 8pm
18 September 2026 · 8pm
22 September 2026 · 8pm
25 September 2026 · 8pm
29 September 2026 · 8pm
2 October 2026 · 8pm
6 October 2026 · 8pm
Useful links from the vlogs
Official links to the parks, hotels, apps, restaurants and services featured in each vlog. More will be added as every episode goes live.
Disney’s official guide to the app used for plans, park information, mobile ordering and more.
Visit official website Keyless hotel entryHow Disney’s official mobile room key works, including setup, supported hotels and alternatives.
Visit official website Featured parkOfficial park information for attractions, entertainment, dining and planning your visit.
Visit official websiteWatch the series
Before you book your family holiday to Orlando, see the real experience from a UK family’s point of view: the costs, queues, food, hotels, mistakes and wins—not just the glossy brochure version.
What you’ll see
Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Universal Orlando, Epic Universe and Volcano Bay—including which rides are worth the wait and which ones you might want to avoid.
See what it is really like to stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Hard Rock Hotel, plus our honest experiences of Disney and Universal food along the way.
From Universal Express Pass and Disney Springs to the biggest cost surprises, mistakes and our final honest tips for UK families planning the same Orlando holiday.
This series shows the real costs, the mistakes, the wins and what we would do differently—so you can plan a better family holiday.
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