Planning our trip

suzanne kidd · 07-19-2004

We are going to WDW in December with our 3 DS's who are 8,7 & 6. I am a bit concerned they are going to get too tired if we try and fit too much in to our trip. Does anyone have any tips for us so they enjoy their trip and not get too worn out!

karliebug · 07-19-2004

First of all, I recommend that you start by staying on site. The convience can't be beat. The all-star resorts are the most affordable and have great themes that your boys will love. Staying on site allows you to enter a different park each morning an hour early than the general public. This gets you a great headstart on the day. We start out at the early entry park and stay until it starts to get crowded, then go back to the resort for a swim/rest break and then go to a different park for the evening festivites. That afternoon break has really proved a lifesaver for our family.ALso, staying on site lets you use the disney shuttle bus system which is very convienet and no driving hassles for you. You'll find lots of other tips here, too.

Disnatic · 07-19-2004

Heres a good tip for you.

If you take your kids to the magic kingdom first, they'll want to stay there and not go to any other parks. So the first day I recommend you take them to Epcot.

**Dana** · 07-19-2004

Take a little break in the middle of the day and plan to have lunch at your resort. The boys can rest up or swim and then you can head back out for dinner. My DD(10yrs) and I are on hand for rope drop each day and then take a break at lunch. We would rest up, grab lunch and shower or whatever and go back our for our dinner PS's and stay until closing.

pbharris4 · 07-19-2004

How long are you going for? If it's 5 days or more..spend one day at each park and try to schedule a day in the middle of your vacation (or near the end) to just hang out by the pool and relax. As someone stated, try to stay on Disney property. We stayed on Hotel Plaza Blvd )on property, but not a Disney hotel) and even that was tiring..getting on all the buses..and when we went the AK buses only came every hour and we had just missed it. If your budget allows, stay at an EPCOT or MK resort..maybe you can find a good deal or if you go end of January or early Feb. the crowds aren't as big and you can see a lot more in a shorter period of time and still have time to relax at the end of the day.

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-19-2004

As stated above stay on site and try to take a break each day. If your boys get up early take advantage of Early Entry and get as much in as you can before the crowds get too big. If your boys are not early risers hit the park that had Early Entry the day before right at 9 and enjoy the morning. We ran my DS (6) hard this trip and he was so good. You know your kids, head off any rough times by leaving the parks before they have had too much, I saw so many crying kids and screaming parents last week. It was so sad to watch trips ruined because parents didn't listen to their kids and take a break.

hiner · 07-19-2004

Take your time!!!! If you rush, everyone will get stressed and it won't be fun. Relax and have fun.

Make a list of the attractions everyone wants to see and work from there.

There is always next time for the things you missed. We were there for 11 days and still missed a few things and saw/heard things we want to do on our next trip. We are just going to add them to the list for the future.

MerlinMatt · 07-19-2004

The basic trick I use is to plan out each day with a "Top 5" list of things we MUST do then I list of 10 things we *could* do if there's time.

It provides enough structure so that everyone's comfortable, but it allows flexibility so that mid-day returns to the hotel are do-able and nothing important will be missed.

Cinderellafifi · 07-19-2004

Basically, you don't want to go "comando" and feel you have to do everything. As Matt suggested, have everyone pick out something they MUST do and then be sure to include that. Otherwise, be flexible and relaxed. Have a mid-day break from the parks. I have a feeling though, that your kiddies are going to have PLENTY of energy!

pbharris4 · 07-19-2004

That's a good idea Merlinmatt!!! We'll have to do that on our trip!!

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suzanne kidd Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norwich,Norfolk, England. Posts: 30	Planning our trip We are going to WDW in December with our 3 DS's who are 8,7 & 6. I am a bit concerned they are going to get too tired if we try and fit too much in to our trip. Does anyone have any tips for us so they enjoy their trip and not get too worn out! __________________

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: Planning our trip First of all, I recommend that you start by staying on site. The convience can't be beat. The all-star resorts are the most affordable and have great themes that your boys will love. Staying on site allows you to enter a different park each morning an hour early than the general public. This gets you a great headstart on the day. We start out at the early entry park and stay until it starts to get crowded, then go back to the resort for a swim/rest break and then go to a different park for the evening festivites. That afternoon break has really proved a lifesaver for our family.ALso, staying on site lets you use the disney shuttle bus system which is very convienet and no driving hassles for you. You'll find lots of other tips here, too.

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Disnatic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 408	Re: Planning our trip Heres a good tip for you. If you take your kids to the magic kingdom first, they'll want to stay there and not go to any other parks. So the first day I recommend you take them to Epcot. __________________ Disnatic

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Planning our trip Take a little break in the middle of the day and plan to have lunch at your resort. The boys can rest up or swim and then you can head back out for dinner. My DD(10yrs) and I are on hand for rope drop each day and then take a break at lunch. We would rest up, grab lunch and shower or whatever and go back our for our dinner PS's and stay until closing. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 17 hours 17 minutes

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pbharris4 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 148	Re: Planning our trip How long are you going for? If it's 5 days or more..spend one day at each park and try to schedule a day in the middle of your vacation (or near the end) to just hang out by the pool and relax. As someone stated, try to stay on Disney property. We stayed on Hotel Plaza Blvd )on property, but not a Disney hotel) and even that was tiring..getting on all the buses..and when we went the AK buses only came every hour and we had just missed it. If your budget allows, stay at an EPCOT or MK resort..maybe you can find a good deal or if you go end of January or early Feb. the crowds aren't as big and you can see a lot more in a shorter period of time and still have time to relax at the end of the day. __________________ DVC Member since 2002 1984 Disneyworld 1987 Disneyland 2/01 Grosvenor Resort 1/03 Beach Club Villas 7/04 Boardwalk Villas 7/05 Saratoga Springs Villas 4 Nights/3 Night Disney Bahamas Cruise [link=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [image noborder]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10732;128/st/20050715/e/Until+Vacation%21%21/k/3145/event.png[/image] [/link]

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Planning our trip As stated above stay on site and try to take a break each day. If your boys get up early take advantage of Early Entry and get as much in as you can before the crowds get too big. If your boys are not early risers hit the park that had Early Entry the day before right at 9 and enjoy the morning. We ran my DS (6) hard this trip and he was so good. You know your kids, head off any rough times by leaving the parks before they have had too much, I saw so many crying kids and screaming parents last week. It was so sad to watch trips ruined because parents didn't listen to their kids and take a break. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 237 days 22 hours 17 minutes

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Planning our trip Take your time!!!! If you rush, everyone will get stressed and it won't be fun. Relax and have fun. Make a list of the attractions everyone wants to see and work from there. There is always next time for the things you missed. We were there for 11 days and still missed a few things and saw/heard things we want to do on our next trip. We are just going to add them to the list for the future. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,500	Re: Planning our trip The basic trick I use is to plan out each day with a "Top 5" list of things we MUST do then I list of 10 things we could do if there's time. It provides enough structure so that everyone's comfortable, but it allows flexibility so that mid-day returns to the hotel are do-able and nothing important will be missed. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Re: Planning our trip Basically, you don't want to go "comando" and feel you have to do everything. As Matt suggested, have everyone pick out something they MUST do and then be sure to include that. Otherwise, be flexible and relaxed. Have a mid-day break from the parks. I have a feeling though, that your kiddies are going to have PLENTY of energy! __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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pbharris4 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 148	Re: Planning our trip That's a good idea Merlinmatt!!! We'll have to do that on our trip!! __________________ DVC Member since 2002 1984 Disneyworld 1987 Disneyland 2/01 Grosvenor Resort 1/03 Beach Club Villas 7/04 Boardwalk Villas 7/05 Saratoga Springs Villas 4 Nights/3 Night Disney Bahamas Cruise [link=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [image noborder]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10732;128/st/20050715/e/Until+Vacation%21%21/k/3145/event.png[/image] [/link]

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