Is a vacation to Disney World truly a vacation?? My family just
returned and I have come to the conclusion that it is fun but not a "vacation"! With three children (5,7,10) we got less sleep and more exercise than when we left. This trip had been planned for almost a year and even with all that time, we were not prepared for what was ahead of us. Disney is definitely a trip that no matter what anyone tells you, when you get there, you have no clue where to begin or where to go. Here are some things that we did learn:
*The price you pay for lunch with the princesses is not for the food but only for the excitement your children get when the princesses come to your table for autographs and pictures. This is an experience that HAS to be reserved three months ahead of time. You can reserve at 1-800-WDW-DINE.
*There are 4 different attractions (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom and MGM - Hollywood Studios) YOU CANNOT SEE EVERYTHING IN 4 DAYS!!
*48 inches in height is the magic number if you want to ride the "big" rides.
*Aerosmith Rock 'n Rollercoaster is a MUST!
*If you have little ones and don't bring a stroller, $31/day for a double stroller is well worth the $$
*Fantasmic at MGM late at night is worth staying up for!
*Fast Passes are the way to go, but you have to be smart with them.
*Freezing bottled water and gatorade and packing a backpack along with sandwiches will save you tons! We ate at MGM for lunch one day - ordered 3 kids' pizzas, 1 hamburger, 2 side salads and 3 drinks for $40 - wasn't the greatest lunch:)
*Finally, if you don't pack a ton of patience, you should have cases of meds!!
We rented a house and it was definitely the way to go. The website is www.vacationears.com. There are different homes you can choose from and they are all within 15 miles of Disney! I think my kids favorite was coming back to the house and swimming everyday!
It took us two days at home to recuperate but it was an experience of a lifetime, I would recommend it to everyone.
returned and I have come to the conclusion that it is fun but not a "vacation"! With three children (5,7,10) we got less sleep and more exercise than when we left. This trip had been planned for almost a year and even with all that time, we were not prepared for what was ahead of us. Disney is definitely a trip that no matter what anyone tells you, when you get there, you have no clue where to begin or where to go. Here are some things that we did learn:
*The price you pay for lunch with the princesses is not for the food but only for the excitement your children get when the princesses come to your table for autographs and pictures. This is an experience that HAS to be reserved three months ahead of time. You can reserve at 1-800-WDW-DINE.
*There are 4 different attractions (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom and MGM - Hollywood Studios) YOU CANNOT SEE EVERYTHING IN 4 DAYS!!
*48 inches in height is the magic number if you want to ride the "big" rides.
*Aerosmith Rock 'n Rollercoaster is a MUST!
*If you have little ones and don't bring a stroller, $31/day for a double stroller is well worth the $$
*Fantasmic at MGM late at night is worth staying up for!
*Fast Passes are the way to go, but you have to be smart with them.
*Freezing bottled water and gatorade and packing a backpack along with sandwiches will save you tons! We ate at MGM for lunch one day - ordered 3 kids' pizzas, 1 hamburger, 2 side salads and 3 drinks for $40 - wasn't the greatest lunch:)
*Finally, if you don't pack a ton of patience, you should have cases of meds!!
We rented a house and it was definitely the way to go. The website is www.vacationears.com. There are different homes you can choose from and they are all within 15 miles of Disney! I think my kids favorite was coming back to the house and swimming everyday!
It took us two days at home to recuperate but it was an experience of a lifetime, I would recommend it to everyone.
