Comments on: Traveling with Kids: How to Not Get Conquered by Disney World https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:26:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-386643 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:26:15 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-386643 In reply to Tim Cimbura.

SUPER great list, Tim. Thanks!!

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By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-386642 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:25:32 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-386642 In reply to Dave Katz.

Thanks for making this post even better by sharing your wisdom, Dave!

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By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-386641 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:24:50 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-386641 In reply to Angela Polhill.

Thanks for the tips, Angela!

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By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-383848 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:29:59 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-383848 In reply to Lynn.

Good tips, Lynn! And a great example of the importance of learning and adapting as you go!

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By: Lynn https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-383450 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:38:39 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-383450 I have learned mostly that I have to release my expectations for my kids before we ever leave the house, because a bad day can ruin everything if we can’t just blow it off and start over the next morning. Having one extroverted child (I’m an introvert and so is my other kiddo) means I have to be mindful to make sure he has people to connect with and a group to do stuff with. I have to be very patient and articulate when the two introverts are fried and the extrovert doesn’t want to escape with us, but isn’t old enough to be wherever unsupervised. I’ve also learned over the years that while I am perfectly happy to pack and eat snacky picnic type foods for outings, one of my kids has a strong need for a hot, sit-down meal at least once per day, and that factors into the budget as well as the schedule. Leaving the country with them this summer might be insane, but we will have a clear “home base,” and I’ve been there before, so I don’t have anything I have to see and I can let them choose the pace.

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By: Angela Polhill https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-383273 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:28:29 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-383273 When my children were little we traveled a lot across the United States, by Plane, Train and Automobile. I did take all 3 of my daughters ages 5, 4, 3 to Disney Land with my Stepmom one year. I have learned to plan ahead and always pack water and snacks, wet wips and a towel or two. I have to agree that you have to make sure to slow down when traveling with children, but you pick and choose what you want to see. I would get out the map the night before and ask each daughter what they really wanted to see the most. Then I give them a color marker and then circle it on the map. That way they know which place they have choosen. I have always done this with them when traveling and it worked well, even when I received custody of my neice and nephew who put me at 5 childrens ages 9,8,8,7,6. The first year I had them I did a road trip to Disney World all by myself. Yes I am crazy, but with planning ahead it was a great time for all. I gave each of them a color marker for the week and when we were going some where they would circle what they wanted to see. Ane it made the trip a wonderful first expaned family vaction. I hope some of this helps out new parents .

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By: Dave Katz https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-383260 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 21:43:33 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-383260 I agree with everything you guys have to say in this article – especially the advice to “take naps”!
Here’s some other “insider advice”:

Stay at a “Disney resort” hotel on the property. This entitles you to two great perks – early admission to at selected Disney theme parks each morning AND a Disney Fast Pass Magicband. The early admission is a perk for on-property hotel guests that lets you in to the particular theme park of the day before anyone staying off property can get in. There are no lines even for the most popular attractions. To get the best use of this privilege walk to the back of the park and start working your way towards the front. Focus on the attractions that usually have the longest lines. When you first encounter to big crowd at official opening time coming towards you … walk to the front gate, exit, go back to the hotel AND TAKE A NAP! Late in the day the crowds start to thin out.

The Fast Pass Magic Band will get you “line jumping” priority privileges for the most popular attractions during the rest of your day at all theme parks you paid for along with your hotel reservation. The band also does pretty much the same thing as credit privileges on a cruise ship – you can bill all of your food and beverage purchases on property to your room

If you DO go in the summer – using early entry, taking a mid-day siesta, having lunch, and going to indoor attractions in Downtown Disney (like the DisneyQuest indoor theme park) and returning to the outdoor theme parks at dusk will keep you out of the “Mad Dog and Englishmen” midday sun.

One last thing: DO YOUR RESEARCH! There are tons of official and unofficial guides you can buy – and every one of them will save you money and aggravation. Take note of rides the reviewers say are too scary for children. I’m not just talking about thrill rides – there are tons of stories of even adults getting freaked out by “Alien Encounter” in Tomorrow Land. Plan an agenda for each day – and follow it. Schedule your nap times and meal times. Also schedule reasonable bedtimes for both your kids – AND yourselves. Vacations are supposed to be stress-free and restful! So pace yourselves and come back home well rested.

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By: Tim Cimbura https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2014-03-15/traveling-with-kids-disney-world.html/comment-page-1#comment-383230 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:49:29 +0000 http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/?p=21894#comment-383230 We love Disney with our kids. Here are some tips we came up with…
http://cimbura.com/speaking/2010/04/24/disney-world/

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