Sunday, January 20, 2008

TRAVELING WITH ADULTS - GRANDMA AND GRANDPA - OR JUST THOSE WHO ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO "RIDE EVEREST"

Again, planning is imperative.

Try to plan activities that your companions will enjoy. Depending on their health and mobility, the activities can be quite varied. Maybe you will not have to make many special plans, but for some elderly adults, heat - walking distances - long waits - and even crowded venues - can be an issue.

Give your companions a choice of what they would like to do during each day of the stay. Include parks, meals, shows, down time, and time by the pools.

Remember - many families and groups do split up during these vacations, so not everyone has to be together at all times. Take turns so that everyone gets to do their "favorite" things when at WDW. One example, your elderly companions may just want to relax one morning by the pool while you take your the little ones to Magic Kingdom. Maybe you can then meet somewhere for lunch at the hotel or even in the park.

At night, they might enjoy eating at the California Grill, while you take the children to watch the parade and fireworks.

Maybe Grandma and Grandpa would like to babysit one evening and take the kids to a dinner show such as the Hoop-De-Do Revue while you go out to a relaxing meal at Citrico's.

It is all in the planning. Ask everyone what they feel like doing, what are their "must sees", and make a schedule that will result in a great experience for everyone.

CHECK OUT THESE LINKS.

http://www.kingdommagictravel.com/disneyworld/seniors.htm


for relaxation or romance - WDW suggests the following

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/experience/experienceLanding?id=RomanceAndRelaxExperiencePage&count=5

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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.