Advice for WDW one week stay
Walt Disney World: I would like advice for the best things to do at all 4 parks for 2 adults, an 8 year old and a 20 month old.
I have booked a trip for my family for Memorial Day week to WDW. I have an 8 year old and a 20 month old. Please help with ride and restaurant suggestions, especially for the littler one.
Well we can't give much advice that 1) a really good guide book can't and 2) that pertains to your family's needs and personality and 3) without knowing details like where you are staying etc. I highly suggest getting you hands on "The Unofficial Guide." As a Cast Member, I think it breaks down the planning in the most logical and adventagous way. The book may read as harsh, but it prepares you for realities that if planned for, your trip will be so much better. Also, if you use the tour plans in the book, it really can save you much time.
I appreciate your response. We are planning constantly.
Personally, when my God-daughter was small I always tended to carry a ton of 'typical toddler snacks' with me anytime we went to the park (things that travel well and don't need to be kept refrigerated: Cheerios/Goldfish, Mixed Berries, Animal Cookies, Ect). If you want to carry some cool snacks I'd recommend a small insulated bag with a small freezer pack inside your diaper bag.
Otherwise for a 'meal' type thing she would normally eat from one of the Counter Service restaurants from the kids meals (Mac and Cheese, PB&J, Chicken Nuggets).
Otherwise you can find a lot of helpful sources online for traveling to Disney with kids. Various places have loads of information in regards to them from age and height, to food and other considerations parents can have. A guide book of some form is always a good idea too!
Good Luck!
Carrie brings up some excellent points!
One thing that my parents used to do is each of us got fanny packs. Inside we had a towel, water bottle, and our autograph books. You can also put little trinkets in there. They are also very ride friendly!
Other than that, what do you want to do? The nice thing about Disney World is the sky is the limit for what you want to do. Here are a few tips that always served my family well:
Try to make dining reservations now online. Pick one or two nice lunches or dinners. Same applies to character dining.
Speaking of that, know that a large amount of resorts also have character dining (usually breakfast), but so do the parks. DHS is usually underrated and not too hectic.
Try to slow down and enjoy yourself. There is much to do for everybody! I would recommend anything on the site that is a 7 or above.
When getting fastpasses, have a plan of what you are going to do when waiting for it to come around (see a show, go on another ride, eat lunch). This becomes super easy at Animal Kingdom.
Relax, don't try tp push yourselves too hard everyday or you will be too tired to enjoy yourselves. Maybe take a mid-day break so the little ones can take a nap back at the hotel (staying on-site I presume. Take advantage of Extra Magic Hours at the park whenever possible. Most important thing to remember is to Have A Great Time!
Here's a list of Child Swap rides. http://www.wdwinfo.com/childswap.htm
There will probably be some rides your 8 year (and you) will want to try that your 20 month old won't be allowed on. It tells you how it works on the page.
"You're at one of Disney's theme parks and you have a little one with you who doesn't meet the height requirements of the attractions. Does this mean that you're doomed to riding Small World over and over and over....?
Luckily, at Disney World you and the others you're traveling with can "swap" your child and take turns enjoying the rides without having to get back on the line. (And no matter how cranky your kid is, this doesn't mean you get to trade for another one.)"
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