Friday, January 18, 2008

TAKING KIDS TO DISNEY - MAKE IT A VACATION TO REMEMBER (NOT ONE TO FORGET)

Taking little ones to WDW? Don't expect them to like what you think they will like! Sometimes it is the simple things they enjoy most, and not the big attractions. Going to a play area, the pools, or visiting with characters might end up being more fun for them than going into that "speical attraction with the long line" that they end up not wanting to enter. Your expectations of what should occur, may not occur.

Get to parks early when they are not crowded.
Go to attractions with the shortest lines.
Pick attractions that hold large numbers of people during high traffic times - go to shows, etc. that have large seating capacities and get there as late as possible. Most seats are good, and getting there late reduces "line stress." It also places you at the end of an aisle or near an exit in case the kids get tired or restless.
Be careful of "scary rides." Some of the rides for little ones can still frieghten some children.
Have snacks and drinks on hand to distract youngsters when walking, or waiting in lines.
Keep them cool - it can get hot in the summer (even in the spring and fall).

Below is a Mouse Planet link to some more suggestions.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/wdwguide/wdw_with_kids_index.htm

DON'T FORGET TO GO TO CELEBATION - DISNEY TOWN

It is just a fun town to visit - cute downtown - nice shops - good food - fun events - and available properties if you want to move to an area close to WDW.

http://www.celebration.fl.us/

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ENJOY WDW - IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL

ENJOY WDW - IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL
IT REALLY IS A SMALL WORLD - WE SHOULD ALL LEARN TO ENJOY IT MORE!

TEACUPS ARE STILL FUN FOR EVERYONE

TEACUPS ARE STILL FUN FOR EVERYONE
Spin them fast and they can still be fun for children of "all ages."

LEARN TO LAUGH, LOVE, AND LIVE - AND DISCOVER HOW "MICKEY" CAN MAKE YOUR WISHES COME TRUE!

As Walt would say, "... and it all started with a mouse."

Favorite Native Animals on the WDW Property

  • Butterflies - beautiful varieties are everywhere
  • Alligators - hard to find at first but they are there
  • Variety of wild tropical birds - beautiful and everywhere
  • Ducks - various types, especially around the resort properties - Do not feed the ducks!
  • Anoles - they are everywhere, but are seasonal

Planning on going to Africa this year?

Planning on going to Africa this year?
If not, a safari ride in animal kingdom might be your best alternative.