Well my family and I managed to do just that last January at Disney World.
We decided to visit Grandma and Grandpa in Tampa last year for a few days while my husband was in Orlando on business. I took my 7 year old son, and my then 1 year old daughter. It would be their first time visiting my parents new home, and their first time visiting Disney.
Since we only were there for a long weekend, we decided to make the most of it. I purchased the 4 day park hopper pass for us, the baby of course was free, got a couple rooms at the Port Orleans and set out on our journey.
The first day we were up with the sun, packed our bags and off we went. We arrived to the hotel early, checked-in (rooms werent ready yet), left our luggage in the car and off to Disney we went. It was a little crowded due to the convention (the one my husband had been attending) but not horrible. Fast passes are your friends. We hit all the big rides as quickly as possible, stayed for the mid afternoon parade, ate lunch...hit a few more little rides and back to the hotel.
Use the Disney transportation...its quick, efficient and easy.
We finally managed to get into our rooms at the hotel, freshened up, ate a snack and now we were off to Epcot. Its about 6pm and the park is not very crowded and its not a late night at the park so it closes around 9pm. We went on all the big rides..my sons favorite was the giant golf ball as he called it. Again..fast passes work wonders. By closing we were exausted and the baby already asleep in her stroller. Night time for everyone, and time for mom to soak her tootsies.
The following day, again up with the sun, we set our sites on Animal Kingdom. I was amazed at the lack of crowd and hardly any lines for a Saturday morning. We managed to flow through quickly, and were done with the park by 1pm. It was my favorite park that weekend. I loved seeing the animals up close, and the Yeti ride is awesome! Since it was early enough we decided to take the kids over to MGM. They loved it. My son is a car fanatic so he loved the stunt shows, my daughter was facinated with the movie ride, especially when we were in Emerald City.
All in all it was a great time and the kids had a blast.
Here are the keys to success...especially with kids.
Disney is running some great promotions right now. Kids 3-9 Stay, play & Dine for free when you purchase the special 5-night/6-day package including room, park tickets and disney dining. Price approx $794 per adult at a select Disney Value Resort from 3/1/09-4/16/09. Special rules apply. This is not the only special...contact your travel agent or email me for more info.
We decided to visit Grandma and Grandpa in Tampa last year for a few days while my husband was in Orlando on business. I took my 7 year old son, and my then 1 year old daughter. It would be their first time visiting my parents new home, and their first time visiting Disney.
Since we only were there for a long weekend, we decided to make the most of it. I purchased the 4 day park hopper pass for us, the baby of course was free, got a couple rooms at the Port Orleans and set out on our journey.
The first day we were up with the sun, packed our bags and off we went. We arrived to the hotel early, checked-in (rooms werent ready yet), left our luggage in the car and off to Disney we went. It was a little crowded due to the convention (the one my husband had been attending) but not horrible. Fast passes are your friends. We hit all the big rides as quickly as possible, stayed for the mid afternoon parade, ate lunch...hit a few more little rides and back to the hotel.
Use the Disney transportation...its quick, efficient and easy.
We finally managed to get into our rooms at the hotel, freshened up, ate a snack and now we were off to Epcot. Its about 6pm and the park is not very crowded and its not a late night at the park so it closes around 9pm. We went on all the big rides..my sons favorite was the giant golf ball as he called it. Again..fast passes work wonders. By closing we were exausted and the baby already asleep in her stroller. Night time for everyone, and time for mom to soak her tootsies.
The following day, again up with the sun, we set our sites on Animal Kingdom. I was amazed at the lack of crowd and hardly any lines for a Saturday morning. We managed to flow through quickly, and were done with the park by 1pm. It was my favorite park that weekend. I loved seeing the animals up close, and the Yeti ride is awesome! Since it was early enough we decided to take the kids over to MGM. They loved it. My son is a car fanatic so he loved the stunt shows, my daughter was facinated with the movie ride, especially when we were in Emerald City.
All in all it was a great time and the kids had a blast.
Here are the keys to success...especially with kids.
- 1. Bring snacks...and water.! You are allowed to bring small snacks and drinks in your bags.
- 2. Wear comfortable shoes and lots of sunscreen.
- 3. Bring a change of clothes for the kids. One wet cranky child makes for a bad day all around.
- 4. Bring a light coat for evenings..it does get a little chilly at night (especially when your wet)
- 5. Use the fast passes.
- 6. Staying at a park property lets you enter the parks earlier and leave later then most.
- 7. Use the Disney transportation systems.
- 8. Don't get sweet talked into purchasing every toy from every store..you will be broke by day 1.
- 9. Walk a leisurely pace. Its not a race, and your feet will thank you.
- 10. Don't force your children onto a ride they do not want to go on. Nothing worse then hearing..your a mean Mom while waiting on line.
Disney is running some great promotions right now. Kids 3-9 Stay, play & Dine for free when you purchase the special 5-night/6-day package including room, park tickets and disney dining. Price approx $794 per adult at a select Disney Value Resort from 3/1/09-4/16/09. Special rules apply. This is not the only special...contact your travel agent or email me for more info.
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