Walt Disney World Vlog | Day 1 | Travel Day UK | Port Orleans Riverside | July 2024 | Adam Hattan

Travel with me to Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida from the UK! In this, my longest Disney World travel day vlog ever, I share a fun filled day 1: flying with Virgin Atlantic in Upper Class, using Mears Connect, checking in to a standard room at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside and then heading to Epcot and Disney Springs for some Disney magic.

I'm Adam Hattan, a family-friendly theme park and vacation vlogger from the UK. I often vlog the magic of Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and UK destinations. My vlogs combine entertainment and escapism with fun facts and pro tips for your magical holiday.

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My longest Walt Disney World travel day vlog starts with me at home, introducing this mini-series, and how I'll be recapping previous fun facts and pro tips to update new viewers.

Driving to the airport, I booked Heathrow Terminal 3 Short Stay parking. I show the process of arriving at Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 and the short stay by car. Once parked, I share a tip for exiting the car park quicker and how to walk the subway from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 (The Queen's Terminal). I pass the London Underground station (Piccadilly line) and then head to the Hilton Garden Inn at Heathrow Terminal 2 for my pre-travel day overnight stay. At the hotel, I give you a room tour of a King Room with a Runway View, overview of the Runway Bar, explain how I earn airmiles to afford flight upgrades, and how to use the MPC app (mobile passport app) to speed up immigration upon arrival into Orlando International Airport (Including some other USA airports).

On travel day, I head to Heathrow Terminal 3 and check-in for my 9:20am non-stop flight from LHR to MCO. Flying in Upper Class, I use the newly opened scanners, avoiding the need to remove my laptop/ipad from my bag, making security quick and easy. I share a tip about Heathrow Time-Slot, a free way to get fast-track security at Heathrow even when flying Economy.

I review the new Clubroom Aspire lounge, costing £40.00 per person, providing a quiet space to relax before my flight. After that, I board the VS91 flight to Orlando, Florida! I fly on an A350 with the new Upper Class configuration, showing highlights including food and the sights and sounds that make travel day so exciting.

Arriving at Orlando International (MCO), I take the Mears Connect coach service (formerly Disney's Magical Express) to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside. I cover other Airport Transfer options and share useful info about the Disney Springs resort area hotels (good neighbour hotels) if it's your first visit to Walt Disney World.

After checking in and giving a room tour of my Standard Room at Port Orleans Riverside (Magnolia Bend), I use the Disney Transport Bus and show you how to check bus times in the Disney World app. At Epcot, I show the new Communicore Hall, stage and Mickey & Friends character meet, ride Living with the Land, dine at Katsura Grill in the Japan Pavilion, ride Spaceship Earth, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Journey into Imagination with Figment, Moana Journey of Water, and look at the reimagined Test Track, before watching the nighttime fireworks, Luminous: Symphony of Us. Then, I head to Disney Springs for the Disney Dreams that Soar drone show, where I experience a special magic moment.✨

NOTES: I film on a Canon G7X Mark III compact camera. No content in this video represents the views, opinions, or practices of the Walt Disney Company or any affiliates. This content is not endorsed by or representative of The Walt Disney Company. All content represents only that of Adam Hattan.

[opheliahawkeswood]

7 years I’ve subscribed to your channel and you never fail to make me smile and laugh! Thank you for always sharing your Disney trips with us!! You’re amazing Adam!! 💫

[garyc]

The drone show is amazing! Real Disney magic! 🎉 x

[jenniferdavis]

My husband heard the intro music from the other room and shouted “moooorniiingg!!!!” We love your content! And especially Gary C!

[jordanbyford]

Sundays aren't complete without an Adam Hattan video

[Palmettoboysc]

I live the Disney experience through your camera lens and I’m super appreciative of that. I haven’t been to a Disney Park since 2003 and will never return due to health issues. Adam you brighten my day when a new vlog is released. Happy travels my friend.

[andybaistow]

Life would never be the same without these amazing vlogs from Adam, Gary and looking forward to this after a stressful working weekend.

[vickiarty]

Adam, I can honestly say this is the most lovely vlog of yours I have watched so far, you just seem so relaxed, happy and having such a lovely time it made my heart happy, thank you for such a long vlog, so positive and you are clearly happy to be back xx

[amyexcell]

I’m not too far into this vlog but already shedding a happy tear and remembering why I love your vlogs so much. For me, Disney is love, joy and acceptance for us all. Thank you, Adam, for reminding us what it can be to love Disney, as adults, families and lovers of all things kind, humane and beautiful.

[sarariner]

Came looking for Riverside reviews, and was pleasantly surprised for the “Devil Wears Prada” and “Pitch Perfect” quotes. Brilliant. Thank you for lovely and thorough touring! That’s all.

[Atheenah]

Having a child who struggles with noise she could never enjoy fireworks. The drone show seems like a win for others and wildlife who are affected by the explosions from fireworks. ❤

[chelseaj]

as someone who silently watches most of the time, this vlog has been so lovely, watching you get emotional and everyone dancing with the communicore stage was so lovely to see, i even got a bit emotional myself 😂

[coricross]

Ooh! Another Adam WDW series! And a travel day to kick us off! Love travel day & love all the vlogs. Thank you for always being a ray of sunshine, Adam! Lots of love!

[karley]

There is something so comforting about watching his videos! That intro music plus the cheerful 'Morning!' just make me feel cozy! :)

[lornawheeler]

We’re taking our 2 year old for the first time in 6 weeks time! This has made me even more excited, especially when you saw the families dancing around communicore 😭 get me to the magic!

[angelagould]

I often now find myself doing dad checks whenever we leave for a trip. Thank you for starting me on a new habit 👍

[shonamaxwell]

Adam, you need to make a resort information video on all resorts. Your description and information was great. I love how you break things down and explain every little thing that we don't always think about when looking at a new resort. Just love ya!!! thanks

[PaulAdler]

Thank you for the subtitles. Means a lot

[holly.allison]

Living for the bag rolling on tile asmr

[joanneparker]

I really feel that this is a great travel series - going back to basics with lots of hints and tips - I love it! Thanks Adam!

[anniebleuey]

I have been watching your vlogs since you began. You, are by far, the best vlogger. You share so much information but at the same time make it interesting and fun. You put a smile on my face always except when you shed a tear, then I shed a tear with you. Thank you for being your wonderful self.🤩❤️