Summer trip...

I'm working on our trip to Wisconsin. I found this site with info about parks en route:

http://www.parkgrades.com/

and a fun festival near our destination:

http://www.lakecity.org/waterskidays.html

Back from Disney!!

It was magical!

Need some Disney patches?

Try this:
Disney patches.

Best Road Trip Toys/Activities

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

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.)

Parking

(Edited 12/30/14: Parking has increased to $17.)

Parking at WDW is $14/day.

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.