What would you do with 3 DC's alone at WDW?

gcbdad · 05-15-2003

Next weekend, 5/22 - 5/24, there is a big Home School Convention at the Gaylord in Orlando. My DW Home schools our 3 DC's so she tries to catch this every year. We live about 50 minutes from WDW so we are not staying at the hotel.
I am taking the days off of work to watch the DC's while she goes to the convention.
We have Florida Resident Seasonal passes and I was thinking that I might take my 3 DC's to WDW by myself while my DW is at the convention during the day. My DC's are 6, 4 & 4.
Now for the question(s).
Would you go to WDW with 3 little DC's alone?
What park would you go too?
Their favorite park is MK but I am concerned about trying to go on the rides with the 4 of us. I don't think that we could all fit on the ride together and I will not split us up.
I am always concerned about safety but my DC'S alway stay right by my side so I am not really concerned about loosing them.
Do you think this is even doable or should I just pass on this attempt.

alextina · 05-15-2003

I think your a brave man!:p

Since you have a seasonal pass I figure if you go and it doesn't work out and you have to leave your really not loosing anything. So hey give it a shot. I have friends that live in FL and have AP's and they sometimes just go to go on one ride and have lunch. I think it will be fun. You could do Jugle Cruise, Pirates, It's a Small World, and then just let them go crazy on Tom Sawyer's Island.

Have Fun!!

preidel24 · 05-15-2003

Oh a homeschool convention - I just love them! I also homeschool my DC (ages 9, 12). Great to see other DH (disney homeschoolers) on the site. That a tought one but since you DC are so well behave I think its doable. Go to AK and do things like conversation station, train rides things you can all do together. MGM quite a few rides you could do together. Do some character things. The afternoon ice cream social at the garden grill is not that expensive or crowded and the kids will meet lots of character. Let's not forget the parades and water parks.

I'd love to hear about the convention. We use Alpha Omega curriculum with bits of horizion, and sonlight (I love their Language Arts).

Paula

mickaholic4077 · 05-15-2003

I certainly think it's doable-the rides in Mk I think would work are It's a Small World,Tomorrowland Transit Authority,The Liberty Belle Riverboat,Tom Sawyer Island,Country Bears,Swiss Family Tree House.

Willbegone · 05-15-2003

I think it is definetly not only do able but an awesome idea. All the suggestions above are great. Have a great time and let us know how it goes.

dab · 05-15-2003

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Originally posted by mickaholic4077
I certainly think it's doable-the rides in Mk I think would work are It's a Small World,Tomorrowland Transit Authority,The Liberty Belle Riverboat,Tom Sawyer Island,Country Bears,Swiss Family Tree House.

Also I think Pooh, Peter Pan & Snow White could work. You could sit in back with one child and 2 in front of you sitting alone since you are in your own "vehicle" and you could easily be a touch away if they got scared. My DD (4 yrs) loves to sit by herself when she can... makes her feel so big. Then there is also the carousel, tea cups, WDW railroad, Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise. I also think AK would be a good choice! I would definately go to WDW with 3 DC's!! Do yourself a favor and rent a double stroller or bring your own and let them take turns riding. You might get worn out and it would help since you won't have extra arms!!

gcbdad · 05-20-2003

I appreciate your reponses to this. After careful consideration I have decided to go ahead and take the 3 DC's to the MK by myself on Friday.

When weighing my options it was nice to have a voice of reason to go too for help.

Thanks again. :) :) :) :)

05-15-2003	#1 (permalink)
gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	What would you do with 3 DC's alone at WDW? Next weekend, 5/22 - 5/24, there is a big Home School Convention at the Gaylord in Orlando. My DW Home schools our 3 DC's so she tries to catch this every year. We live about 50 minutes from WDW so we are not staying at the hotel. I am taking the days off of work to watch the DC's while she goes to the convention. We have Florida Resident Seasonal passes and I was thinking that I might take my 3 DC's to WDW by myself while my DW is at the convention during the day. My DC's are 6, 4 & 4. Now for the question(s). Would you go to WDW with 3 little DC's alone? What park would you go too? Their favorite park is MK but I am concerned about trying to go on the rides with the 4 of us. I don't think that we could all fit on the ride together and I will not split us up. I am always concerned about safety but my DC'S alway stay right by my side so I am not really concerned about loosing them. Do you think this is even doable or should I just pass on this attempt.

05-15-2003	#2 (permalink)
alextina Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 551	I think your a brave man!:p Since you have a seasonal pass I figure if you go and it doesn't work out and you have to leave your really not loosing anything. So hey give it a shot. I have friends that live in FL and have AP's and they sometimes just go to go on one ride and have lunch. I think it will be fun. You could do Jugle Cruise, Pirates, It's a Small World, and then just let them go crazy on Tom Sawyer's Island. Have Fun!! __________________ 1977--Disneyland 1979--WDW 1981--Disneyland 1984--Disneyland 1988--Disneyland 1993--WDW/Off Site 07/2001--LBVBW 05/2002--LBVBW 05/2003--AKL 10/2003--Disneyland Hotel 05/2004--Polynesian

05-15-2003	#3 (permalink)
preidel24 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 902	Oh a homeschool convention - I just love them! I also homeschool my DC (ages 9, 12). Great to see other DH (disney homeschoolers) on the site. That a tought one but since you DC are so well behave I think its doable. Go to AK and do things like conversation station, train rides things you can all do together. MGM quite a few rides you could do together. Do some character things. The afternoon ice cream social at the garden grill is not that expensive or crowded and the kids will meet lots of character. Let's not forget the parades and water parks. I'd love to hear about the convention. We use Alpha Omega curriculum with bits of horizion, and sonlight (I love their Language Arts). Paula __________________ ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ Discover the Magic - and you'll be hooked for life!!!

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05-15-2003	#4 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I certainly think it's doable-the rides in Mk I think would work are It's a Small World,Tomorrowland Transit Authority,The Liberty Belle Riverboat,Tom Sawyer Island,Country Bears,Swiss Family Tree House.

05-15-2003	#5 (permalink)
Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	I think it is definetly not only do able but an awesome idea. All the suggestions above are great. Have a great time and let us know how it goes.

05-20-2003	#7 (permalink)
gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	I appreciate your reponses to this. After careful consideration I have decided to go ahead and take the 3 DC's to the MK by myself on Friday. When weighing my options it was nice to have a voice of reason to go too for help. Thanks again. :) :) :) :)

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