Whats you best Theme Park Tip ? - Page 2

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-21-2003

Try to ride in the front car of the monorail. Have fun looking for hidden Mickeys. Get a hair cut at the barber shop on Main Street.

mattomouseman · 03-21-2003

HHHHM lets see..... AH I have it! PS, PS, PS, PS!!!!!!!!!

make PS's even if you don't use then it is nice to know that you are going to have a place to sit down and relax and have a nice meal!

TwingleMom · 03-22-2003

Bring your own formula & plenty of it !! When I took my DS for his first trip to WDW I didn't bring alot of formula. I wasn't concerned we rented a car, so we planned on grocery shopping. Well no where in a 10 mile radius had it. We tried everywhere. And I use Enfamil one of the most popular formulas in the USA. the baby comfort stations and elsewhere at WDW all sold carnation. Thank goodness it was only 1 day. DS refused to drink the other stuff. I am taking my twin sons in Oct I'll be taking a case this time!!!

quartz7 · 03-22-2003

My other tip would be go during Christmas time. Low crowds and beautiful decorations. Wonderful atmosphere.

Janelle

P.S. Go during the first few weeks of December.

mickaholic4077 · 03-22-2003

I have for the last 11 and a half years carried my own soda in with me in a back pack. I refuse to pay over 2 dollars every time I want something to drink. Usually I bring in 8 12 ounce cans. I also bring in my own sandwiches,etc.,when I don't have alot of money.

Park in whatever parking lot of the park where you will end up in in the morning if you are going to more than one park.

mattomouseman · 03-22-2003

Or I also like planning way ahead but keeping my options open. Also bring a poncho for the rainy season, you can also use it on those rides where "You may get wet" especially if your the type that gets cranky when they get spalshed!

OH yeah talking about getting wet, if it's real hot and you have small kids try getting swim suit sets, (Trunks and shirts). That they can wear comfortably to the park and then if they get real hot you can stop at one of the water stations where they can get soaked. Then just change them into thier clothes!

mattomouseman · 03-22-2003

One more! If you have toddlers and are using a stoller stop at your local hardwear store and pick eitherr some large caribeaners or plastic shower curtin rings (The kind that lock) and you can put them on the cross bar/handle of your stroller and secure small shoppig bags on it! Comes in real handy for the smaller packes that can pile up!:)

**BDavis932** · 03-22-2003

Two really great tips, matt!!

We do the swimsuit thing already, and this year we are doing the shower curtain rings. I know that will help out a lot!

Angie · 03-22-2003

Mattomouseman, the shower rings are a great idea!!! not only will they carry packages but they help identify the stroller, I bet. We will def. do that this trip, thanks for that tip!!
Angie

mattomouseman · 03-22-2003

I must confess, I can't take all the credit for that one, mys sister used to do it! LOL:)

mattomouseman · 03-22-2003

OH yeah another tip which I've posted on anotherthread: If you have young kids either get a cheap Polaroid camera or if you have a digital camera which a view screen~ Take pics of your kids each morning after they get dressed and carry them with you during the day, Lord forbid if you get seperated you have a photo of what they are wearing and what they look like!

tigger03 · 03-22-2003

Excellent idea. I will definately take the digital pics everymorning. I am also going to try those kiddie leashes/harnesses with the two little ones. As much as I have always disliked the kiddie leashes. I will take a few nasty looks over loosing my child in a crowd of how many thousands of people.

My other tip for kids that I saw on another sight and my kids are very excited about are fruit loop cereal necklaces to keep them content in line.;)

I can't wait to see if all of my tip gathering and planning pays off, thanks for all your help.:)

JOANN · 03-22-2003

Boy, what a great idea with the shower curtain rings. All my children are grown, but I will pass the word around to my friends, that have grandchildren!!!! See, your never to old to learn different things!!! THANKS!!! :) :D JOANN

quartz7 · 03-22-2003

Hey Tigger,

That is a great idea on the froot loop chains. Hope it works!! God forbid that anyone should loose their child at Disney. Great Idea Mattomouseman!!!

Janelle

mattomouseman · 03-22-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by tigger03
Excellent idea. I will definately take the digital pics everymorning. I am also going to try those kiddie leashes/harnesses with the two little ones. As much as I have always disliked the kiddie leashes. I will take a few nasty looks over loosing my child in a crowd of how many thousands of people.

My other tip for kids that I saw on another sight and my kids are very excited about are fruit loop cereal necklaces to keep them content in line.;)

I can't wait to see if all of my tip gathering and planning pays off, thanks for all your help.:)

COOL Idea the Fruit Loop necklaces! HAve to pass that on to my wife!:)

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	HHHHM lets see..... AH I have it! PS, PS, PS, PS!!!!!!!!! make PS's even if you don't use then it is nice to know that you are going to have a place to sit down and relax and have a nice meal! __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,070	My other tip would be go during Christmas time. Low crowds and beautiful decorations. Wonderful atmosphere. Janelle P.S. Go during the first few weeks of December. __________________ Janelle Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 13 and DS Trevor 9 DC(cat) Figment 16 Avatar....Jazzy and Trevor in the Limo!! Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to see Mickey at Halloween in Disneyland!!! We made it!!

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	Or I also like planning way ahead but keeping my options open. Also bring a poncho for the rainy season, you can also use it on those rides where "You may get wet" especially if your the type that gets cranky when they get spalshed! OH yeah talking about getting wet, if it's real hot and you have small kids try getting swim suit sets, (Trunks and shirts). That they can wear comfortably to the park and then if they get real hot you can stop at one of the water stations where they can get soaked. Then just change them into thier clothes! __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	One more! If you have toddlers and are using a stoller stop at your local hardwear store and pick eitherr some large caribeaners or plastic shower curtin rings (The kind that lock) and you can put them on the cross bar/handle of your stroller and secure small shoppig bags on it! Comes in real handy for the smaller packes that can pile up!:) __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. Last edited by mattomouseman; 03-22-2003 at 01:00 PM.

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TwingleMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 52	Bring your own formula & plenty of it !! When I took my DS for his first trip to WDW I didn't bring alot of formula. I wasn't concerned we rented a car, so we planned on grocery shopping. Well no where in a 10 mile radius had it. We tried everywhere. And I use Enfamil one of the most popular formulas in the USA. the baby comfort stations and elsewhere at WDW all sold carnation. Thank goodness it was only 1 day. DS refused to drink the other stuff. I am taking my twin sons in Oct I'll be taking a case this time!!!

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	I have for the last 11 and a half years carried my own soda in with me in a back pack. I refuse to pay over 2 dollars every time I want something to drink. Usually I bring in 8 12 ounce cans. I also bring in my own sandwiches,etc.,when I don't have alot of money. Park in whatever parking lot of the park where you will end up in in the morning if you are going to more than one park.

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BDavis932 DVC/Budget Tips Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,448	Two really great tips, matt!! We do the swimsuit thing already, and this year we are doing the shower curtain rings. I know that will help out a lot! __________________ ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKL My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Ho! Ho! Ho! Spending Christmas with Santa Mickey in 14 days 6 hours 38 minutes

03-22-2003	#24 (permalink)
Angie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 413	Mattomouseman, the shower rings are a great idea!!! not only will they carry packages but they help identify the stroller, I bet. We will def. do that this trip, thanks for that tip!! Angie __________________ Angie

03-22-2003	#25 (permalink)
mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	I must confess, I can't take all the credit for that one, mys sister used to do it! LOL:) __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

03-22-2003	#26 (permalink)
mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	OH yeah another tip which I've posted on anotherthread: If you have young kids either get a cheap Polaroid camera or if you have a digital camera which a view screen~ Take pics of your kids each morning after they get dressed and carry them with you during the day, Lord forbid if you get seperated you have a photo of what they are wearing and what they look like! __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

03-22-2003	#27 (permalink)
tigger03 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 187	Excellent idea. I will definately take the digital pics everymorning. I am also going to try those kiddie leashes/harnesses with the two little ones. As much as I have always disliked the kiddie leashes. I will take a few nasty looks over loosing my child in a crowd of how many thousands of people. My other tip for kids that I saw on another sight and my kids are very excited about are fruit loop cereal necklaces to keep them content in line.;) I can't wait to see if all of my tip gathering and planning pays off, thanks for all your help.:) __________________

03-22-2003	#28 (permalink)
JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Boy, what a great idea with the shower curtain rings. All my children are grown, but I will pass the word around to my friends, that have grandchildren!!!! See, your never to old to learn different things!!! THANKS!!! :) :D JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

03-22-2003	#29 (permalink)
quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,070	Hey Tigger, That is a great idea on the froot loop chains. Hope it works!! God forbid that anyone should loose their child at Disney. Great Idea Mattomouseman!!! Janelle __________________ Janelle Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 13 and DS Trevor 9 DC(cat) Figment 16 Avatar....Jazzy and Trevor in the Limo!! Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to see Mickey at Halloween in Disneyland!!! We made it!!

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