Top 10 tips - what's your opinion?

[Googlie Bear]

Some people have suggested taking lots of pictures: I agree, but would amend that tip:

Be careful you dont get too caught up trying to record your memories that you miss making them. You dont want to see ALL of WDW through a lens.

[dra_rosie_k]

Here's my list (probably rather redundant, but I did not really read the others).

1. Let each family member pick one or two "must do" attractions at each park. Make sure those are done and then the rest are "bonuses."

2. Arrive at the parks at rope drop. First off it is fun to see and very exciting for the kids, but most importantly you can get alot done in the first two hours at any park.

3. With little ones, don't plan too many evening activities. Pick one fireworks show (Wishes) for each three days so that they can get to bed early and be ready for the next day's adventures.

4. When they tell you they want to go swimming (even though you are waiting in line for an attraction at MK [img]graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] ) plan on leaving the park soon to go back to the hotel and go swimming.

5. Plan meals for off hours whenever possible. Bring breakfast foods for your room for most mornings and do lunch at 11 or 11:30. Then do dinner at 4:30. Prices are lower and they are less crowded.

6. Plan your character meal(s) based on your kids favorite characters. Also, check at Guest services at each park to find out where an when to see those characters.

7. Give each kid Disney dollars either before or when you arrive so that they can pick out their own souvenir. If they want to spend it right away, remind them that there will be no more coming. You can plan a visit to the World of Disney near the end of your trip to find the items they saw earlier if they did not buy them.

8. Do something for the grownups too. Pick a really nice restaurant (they all have kids menus) or put the kids in a Disney kids club (e.g. Neverland Club) and have a night out (LA Nouba? or Pleasure Island). They also have Disney Babysitters available.

9. Always take a break mid day. No matter what. Nap. Swim. Go to the arcade. Just get out of the parks!

10. If you are not participating in Extra Magic Hours (early or late) avoid that park for the day. They get insanely crowded by mid-day and it never seems to let up.

Most importantly -- if your child is having a meltdown, take them back to the room. It's terrible to be walking through the MK see an overtired child screaming and the parent shaking them by the arm and yelling. The kid is tired and needs a break.

HAVE FUN!

[DunkinNut]

Well, you have already gotten some excellent advice so I won't reiterate most of it.

Strong recommendations:
1. Take care of your feet!
2. Remember to be a kid yourself!

Have fun...DN