More Tips for Parents on a Disney Vacation
Preparation before Leaving Home Can Keep Kids Happy in the Park
It only takes a few minutes to get organized for a Disney vacation. Purchasing tickets ahead of time, mapping out the day, packing snacks, and nailing down plans for a stroller are all things families can do before even leaving home. When that long awaited trip finally arrives, parents of toddlers or young children will be thankful for every moment they invested.
Pack Snacks for the Day at Disney
The number one tip parents will want to follow when planning a Disney vacation with toddlers or young children is bringing a backpack full of snacks. Fortunately, Disney theme parks don’t restrict visitors from bringing in their own food. With treats, lines don’t have to be a grueling ordeal. In addition, periodic snacks will cut down on the money parents spend on food in the park.
Parents will want to bring treats that don’t make a mess, are relatively healthy and easily doled out. Some suggestions that fit the bill are animal crackers, pretzels, graham crackers, grapes, raisins, carrots, apples, cheese sticks, jerky, and juice boxes.
Purchase Disney Tickets Ahead
Everyone’s bursting with excitement when the morning to enter the park finally arrives. The last thing anyone wants to do is wait in line for tickets. By purchasing them online before leaving their home, parents can skip at least one line that day.
Additionally, some parks open with a show. Disney princesses dance with a finale of fireworks at Cinderella’s castle in the Magic Kingdom. No one wants to miss the opening numbers.
Map the Magic Kingdom
Disney offers an online service by which families can design custom maps of the parks. Parents can read descriptions of each park attraction and highlight the ones their family would best enjoy on a custom map. When finished, parents can either print the maps from their own computer or choose to have glossy copies mailed directly to their home free of charge within two to four weeks. By taking a few minutes ahead of time to plan out the attractions the family wants to visit, parents can ensure a smooth and organized day.
Bring a Stroller to Disney World
Part of Disney’s magic is the sheer immensity of its parks. This translates into a lot of walking, though. Even younger children are bound to want to hitch a ride as the day wears on.
The prices for stroller rental increased in April of 2008. Parents will want to budget for a fee of $15 for a single stroller or $31 for a double stroller. A multi-day rental runs $13 for a single and $27 for a double. Parents with enough space in the trunk might also consider bringing their own along.
With a little preparation, a Disney vacation can be the family trip everyone is hoping for. For more tips, parents can check out ways to alleviate the stress of lines, crowds, and hot summer weather while in the parks.
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