Disney World has a free transportation network of buses, boats and the monorail, you rarely need to use a Minnie Van to get around.
…Minnie Van Service at Walt Disney World
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Things to Do with Kids While Waiting in Line at Disney
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How to Visit Disney World With Toddlers
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
…7 Tips For Preparing to Visit Disney World With Kids
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.
How to prepare to visit Disney World with kids
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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It seems like every time we talk to family and friends about our many travels, to Disney, with the kids, the first question we usually get is “Why?”, closely followed by “What will you do if they act up?”. This includes travelling the world as a whole as well. Parenting doesn’t change just because there is an ever-changing “prettier backdrop“.
…Ultimate Kid’s Guide to Epcot Food and Wine Festival
The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will run August 29-November 23 making it the longest Food & Wine Festival in the park’s history at 87 days!
Epcot is a family friendly park, but up until now, it has always skewed more adult, especially at the Food and Wine Festival. This year things are a little different, with a lot more focus on kids. The Ratatouille scavenger hunt is back and there are plenty of interactive experiences just for kids. Check out these this huge list of Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids
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Kid-Friendly Food Demonstrations
Hands-on cooking demonstrations are as fun for kids as they are for adults, especially when the demonstrations are designed especially for kids. In the Festival Center on Sundays, there is a session of Junior Chef Kitchen, where kids get a chance to learn how to make a kid-friendly food and have a chance to eat it. This event is free, but space is limited.
Every Sunday at 11:00, kids will get the chance to work alongside and learn from a Disney Chef in this fun-filled workshop. The guided workshop lets kids learn while making pancake creations that they also get to enjoy.
Children who want to participate in this unique and fun opportunity must register a day in advance. The age range to be accepted is 4 to 10 years. Availability is first-come-first-serve and Epcot admission is required.
The Disney Du Jour Dance Party
Character Dance Parties are popping up everywhere. Disney Du Jour is a scheduled dance party event where the guest characters are a daily surprise. Plus, there is a bonus concert at this free event by a surprise guest from Radio Disney.
Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is fun for the whole family. It’s under $6 to pick up the map for this interactive quest. Everyone in the family will enjoy playing along. When you take your completed map back to the shop, you will get a special prize. Maps are available in shops throughout the park. Look for the signs that indicate the maps are sold there.
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Disney really wanted to welcome kids this year because Epcot is such an adult park and Food and Wine is such an adult festival. So, they designed this playground to help them burn off their excess energy.
The Chocolate Experience
Pick up a free chocolate sample and educate kids on the journey of chocolate from bean to bar. This little gem tucked away in the back of the Festival Welcome Center is hosted by Ghirardelli. The chocolate is fantastic and the sculptures on display are really impressive to look at. There is also sipping chocolate, chocolate squares and more available for purchase.
Festival Passport
The festival passport, which is free, comes with stickers that you can place as you visit each of the booths. It’s a great way to encourage kids to try a little bit of everything–tell them that they can’t place a sticker for that booth until they’ve followed the three-bite rule for new foods
Kidcot Stations
The ever-popular Kidcot Stations are still available during the event. If you’ve visited Epcot before, you may already know about the Kidcot program. In short, each pavilion has a table attended by a representative from each nation
Candy Sushi
Taking place daily at 3:30 and 5:30 pm at Sunshine Seasons, Disney Chefs will instruct children in the fine art of sugary sushi rolling. Sign up at TasteEpcot.com, availability is limited.
Shop for New Food and Wine Festival Merchandise
From new trading pins to fancy ears, your kids will love shopping for the newest festival merchandise! Head to the Festival Center for lots of exclusive finds
Just because there is a booming festival going on within Epcot, doesn’t mean this is the only thing you have to do. There are a ton of things to do with kids n Epcot outside of the main festivities. Don’t forget to add those into your Park plan while visiting Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival with kids.
Note – Food & Wine Festival menus will also assist parents in making sure their children are well fed and enjoying the event: A special symbol resembling a smiling strawberry can be found next menu items that were designed with children in mind.
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What Can a 6 Month Old Ride at Disney World?
For those with babies and newborn, we are sometimes faced with planning vacations and holidays that fit our little ones. Mouse travel matters are no different so what can a 6 month old ride at Walt Disney World?
There are many Disney attractions a 6 month old will be allowed to ride at Walt Disney World. So what can a 6 Month Old ride at Disney World? Generally, a baby can ride with you on any ride that has a no height requirement.
For the most part, Magic Kingdom is a baby free-for-all. And Fantasyland is the motherload. Most rides are built with seating that allows families to sit together. There are even pictures to show specific configurations; mom plus two little ones, mom with one and dad with the other… some are even large enough to have mom and dad sit together with a small child (it’s tight, but you gotta do what ya gotta do).
As with any rule at Disney, there are exceptions. Mad Hatter Tea Party, for example, I would say breaks the rules in terms of no height restrictions. The speed and duration of this ride make it a no-no for little ones in my books, and many other parents’ books too; jostling their little heads like that isn’t a good idea.
If the description for the attraction says Preschooler, then it is safe to ride the attraction with a little one.
If you want to ride something that isn’t suitable for a baby, on the other hand, Walt Disney World does offer Rider Switch. This is when one parent queues for a ride, while the other waits with the baby (or any other small child that can’t or won’t ride along), then once the first parent comes back, the second parent gets to skip the line and ride via the Fast Pass lane – without ever getting a FastPass ticket! Just make sure to Rider Switch to the CM in charge. And don’t forget to check out the list of applicable rides – not every ride uses this system, just the big ones.
Our two-cents: Advice for Families With Kids.
Your baby will likely be more comfortable in their own stroller. Remember strollers are not allowed in ride lines so have a plan for how you’re going to carry your baby while you’re waiting in line. There are many soft baby carriers that can easily be tucked away under the stroller when not in use. Personally, I don’t even bother taking it off. It just kinda hangs off me when I’m walking around.
It’s OK to breastfeed your baby anywhere at Walt Disney World. Florida law allows breastfeeding anywhere in public. If you want somewhere a little quieter, or with more air conditioning, know where the Baby Care Centers are in each park.
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