Disney World certainly knows how to cater to families, especially when it comes to onsite accommodations. Most Disney World hotels—all of which are themed—provide swimming pools, restaurants, transportation, and Park perks. So how do you decide which hotel is best for your family?
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Disney World in Orlando, Florida is a pilgrimage many families make sooner or later. Prime time for visiting tends to be when kids are four through 10 — old enough to remember the trip, yet young enough to be thoroughly absorbed in the magic. But the sheer number of ways to experience that Disney magic can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. With four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping and entertainment district (Disney Springs), and kid-approved pools at the Disney resorts, it can be intimidating to plan an itinerary.
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Waiting in line is never easy for young kids, after a long day of fun and excitement at Disney, those lines can be especially challenging.
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Disney can be overwhelming for kids; Here is how to prevent a Toddler Tantrum at Disney
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While there is no one perfect age for the first trip to Disney World, every year millions of families visit with their little ones. And since theme park admission is free for kids under age 3, many families try to come at least once before there child’s third birthday. Disney World With Toddlers
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We have covered visiting Disney with children a lot, and we plan on covering it more in the future. Why? Because planning and visiting any Disney property can be stressful and overwhelming on a good day. Add a tiny human that is pumped up with energy, excitement and incredibly tired by early afternoon and you potentially have a walking disaster. Parents and children alike need as many tips and helpful advice as they can get to Survive Disney World With Kids
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Many people attending Walt Disney World will do so with young children. Doing this can be a challenge, so any tips you can pick up beforehand will be beneficial.
1. Prepare to carry the kids.
Just because they are great walkers at home, doesn’t mean they can handle the epicness that is a Disney vacation. Be prepared to carry them on your shoulders for part or all of the afternoon, when their little legs start to get tired.
[thrive_text_block color=”teal” headline=””] Tip: For parents of older kids who are beyond using a stroller for everyday use, know that you can rent single and double strollers in the park.[/thrive_text_block]
2. Do park research by letting the kids watch favorite Disney movies
There is nothing worse than being excited about a ride, and no one else knows what is going on. The magic of Disney is understanding the context of the attractions and how Disney Imagineers have been able to represent the movies into live action rides.
3. Factor in height when deciding on that first visit
When deciding if your kids are old enough to visit Disney for the first time, look at the rides that they may want to ride and then take their height into consideration. If something looks right up their alley, but they are a smidge too short, try scheduling a visit for when they are taller.
4. Consider taking the kids out of school for a visit
As a teacher, I will never condone missing school for arbitrary reasons, but the parent in mean knows this isn’t as easy as it sounds. Disney offers considerable discounts for visiting during school time.
5. Bring a backpack just for sweats and jackets
When the days start out cold and eventually get warmer by mid-afternoon, you will want the option of removing layers. Layer your warm weather clothes with your chilly weather additions. Have a bag just for carrying these extras during the warmest parts of the day, then put them back on when it starts to cool off again after dinner. This is very doable when one adult is responsible for the Park bag, and the other carries the ‘layers’ bag.
6. Make Sure to ID Younger Kids
Have a way of labeling the children with your personal information in case you are all separated. This applies to the young and older children in your party. Even a distressed teenager may not be able to remember your phone number or your room number when they are face to face with a group of strangers in the middle of the parks.
7. Remember, Every Child Reacts Differently
Just because the youngest thinks the ride was hilarious, doesn’t mean the oldest will. Or that their opinion will not change from day to day. Our then 5-year old rode Crush Coaster at Disneyland Paris, they stood in line for almost 90 minutes and he had a great time. Since we wanted to move on, we said he can ride again tomorrow. Tomorrow came and he was no longer impressed with the ride, saying he was actually scared of the speed and spinning. A year later and he still hasn’t made up his mind.
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