DVD player (rent a movie at Redbox at home and return it in the next state)
DS/Leapster
Look and find books
Window clings
Dry erase markers on window
Tell stories
Monday, January 9, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Height Requirements
With shoes, my kids are this tall:
J (7): 47 inches
L (5): 41.5 inches
M (2): 36 inches
DIS has an awesome ride height calculator that tells you what rides are restricted.
J won't be able to ride Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom, Indy Speedway at Magic Kingdom, or Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood.
L won't be able to ride those or Space Mountain at MK or Mission Space at Epcot.
M won't be able to ride those plus Kali River Rapids, Dinosaur or Expedition Everest at AK; Wonders of Life/Body Wars, Test Track or Soarin,' at Epcot; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Stitch, and Splash Mountain at MK; or Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood.
(Looks like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Kali River Rapids will be closed while we're there. Closures found here.)
J (7): 47 inches
L (5): 41.5 inches
M (2): 36 inches
DIS has an awesome ride height calculator that tells you what rides are restricted.
J won't be able to ride Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom, Indy Speedway at Magic Kingdom, or Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood.
L won't be able to ride those or Space Mountain at MK or Mission Space at Epcot.
M won't be able to ride those plus Kali River Rapids, Dinosaur or Expedition Everest at AK; Wonders of Life/Body Wars, Test Track or Soarin,' at Epcot; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Stitch, and Splash Mountain at MK; or Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood.
(Looks like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Kali River Rapids will be closed while we're there. Closures found here.)
WDW Tips from Friends
- Go early. The parks get crowded as the day goes on.
- Get Fast Passes when you arrive.
- Each park has at least one center for nursing mothers. They have small toilets, perfect for our 2 y.o.
- Take advantage of Rider Swap. Part of the group rides while the other's hang back with the kids who are too short. You can switch w/o waiting in line. (Great video explanation.)
- Bring your own snacks and frozen water bottles.
- If you want character dining, it's best to reserve months in advance. Disney takes ressies 180 days prior. It never hurts to ask when you are already there though. Some people double book and cancel at the last minute.
- While in line for one ride, decide what's next. That way you avoid standing around gazing at your map.
Magic Kingdom
- Upon arriving early in the morning, head straight to get a Fast Pass, then to the back of the park. Crowds linger on Main Street.
Epcot
- Ride Soarin. Even the 5 year old should like it.
- Test Track was also a fav ride.
- Ellen's Energy Adventure is a great place to nurse your baby.
Animal Kingdom
- Ride the Safari in the morning while the animals are still active.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Tips for Universal Islands of Adventure
- Go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter first. Immediately get in line for the Ollivander's show because it can have long wait times later in the day. Then ride Forbidden Journey.
- Drink Butterbeer.
- Buy tickets on-line for a deep discount.
Fav Disney Websites
Remember to double check what you read. Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. :) And information can quickly become out of date. (I.e.: Disney no longer allows families in the front of the monorail.)
Billed as the largest unofficial Disney site on the internet, DISboards.com has a wealth of information, incredibly active forums, and thousands of people who can help you plan your trip or answer your question. It's like crack. I can't stop reading the trip reports of other DISers. (But don't say crack in your posts b/c drug references aren't allowed.)
Lots of great info including a calendar that tells you what crowds should be like can be found here: www.undercovertourist.com.
More great info: www.easywdw.com and allears.net.
The Qs have advice about what to do while waiting in line, as well as several other Disney posts.
Lonely Planet has links to awesome blogs with articles about Disney. And some advice that's a bit different from the other Disney-lover sites out there.
A new one from a Disney Travel Agent: http://mousecoachjenn.wordpress.com/
Really fun to read:
I found Zzub on DISboards when I was planning my last trip. Now he and 3 other wonderful writers have their own site: mousereports.com. Talk about addictive! I feel like I know these families b/c I vicariously share WDW with them.
The Never Ending Voyage explains the magic in a couple of beautifully written posts with great photos.
You can plan and read the fun blog, Touring plans. I especially like the fashion advice.
A fellow mommy blogger who lives in Celebration, FL posts here: http://onthegoinmco.com/.
Official sites:
You can see park hours, Extra Magic Hours (avoid the park w/ EMH), attraction closings, forums and much, much more: disneyworld.disney.go.com
Some in our family also plan to visit Universal. www.universalorlando.com
Billed as the largest unofficial Disney site on the internet, DISboards.com has a wealth of information, incredibly active forums, and thousands of people who can help you plan your trip or answer your question. It's like crack. I can't stop reading the trip reports of other DISers. (But don't say crack in your posts b/c drug references aren't allowed.)
Lots of great info including a calendar that tells you what crowds should be like can be found here: www.undercovertourist.com.
More great info: www.easywdw.com and allears.net.
The Qs have advice about what to do while waiting in line, as well as several other Disney posts.
Lonely Planet has links to awesome blogs with articles about Disney. And some advice that's a bit different from the other Disney-lover sites out there.
A new one from a Disney Travel Agent: http://mousecoachjenn.wordpress.com/
Really fun to read:
I found Zzub on DISboards when I was planning my last trip. Now he and 3 other wonderful writers have their own site: mousereports.com. Talk about addictive! I feel like I know these families b/c I vicariously share WDW with them.
The Never Ending Voyage explains the magic in a couple of beautifully written posts with great photos.
You can plan and read the fun blog, Touring plans. I especially like the fashion advice.
A fellow mommy blogger who lives in Celebration, FL posts here: http://onthegoinmco.com/.
Official sites:
You can see park hours, Extra Magic Hours (avoid the park w/ EMH), attraction closings, forums and much, much more: disneyworld.disney.go.com
Some in our family also plan to visit Universal. www.universalorlando.com
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
2012 Travel Plans
We never made it to Spain. :( The trip was dependent on a real estate deal that didn't happen. We're probably not going abroad in 2012, but I have tons of other trips planned. Yea!
February: Orlando
March: DFW
June: Jellystone Annual Family Friends Cabin Trip
June: Original Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels, TX
June/July: Wisconsin (Mississippi, Dells, Madison)
December: Annual Christmas pilgrimage to Kansas and Missouri
February: Orlando
March: DFW
June: Jellystone Annual Family Friends Cabin Trip
June: Original Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels, TX
June/July: Wisconsin (Mississippi, Dells, Madison)
December: Annual Christmas pilgrimage to Kansas and Missouri
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