The Disney Afternoon began in September of 1990 and ran for nearly 7 years, ending it's run in August of 1997. Hello, fellow Disney-philes! Daddy Shutterbug here with the first of, what we hope will be recurring column here on Buttons and Gloves, a look at Disney from the past, be it movies, TV shows, park attractions, even food!įor my first wayback column I decided to delve back to how I spent many afternoons in my childhood.The Disney Afternoon! ![]() ![]() They can be a wealth of knowledge and can provide information from the training they received or from personal experiences. They love Disney! Planning Disney vacations is their passion. If you have any questions before, during or after your vacation they are just a call, text or email away.ĥ. This can be a big deal especially when offers like free dining are announced.Ĥ. After you book you vacation, if a discount becomes available, they will make the changes for you and have it applied to your trip. Staying up to date on special offers and promotions. You can know before you enter the park the daily hours, parade times and even what attractions to head to first based on the needs/wants of your family.ģ. Personalized Itineraries- They can plan as much or as little as you want for your days at Disney. You don't have to pick up the phone and wait on hold (even though the Disney music is an added bonus)!Ģ. Hotels, ground transfers, tickets, special events, dining reservations and more. Here are my top 5 reasons for using a travel agent.ġ. ![]() And the best part about using a travel agent is that their services are FREE! When you use a travel agent, they take all the stress out of planning and let you have all the fun. Add in all the choices that Disney has to offer it can be downright overwhelming. I just have to wonder who will have fonder memories of their family vacations. Seriously? My son was enjoying his popcorn while we pushed him along and her kids were running to keep up with her. Regardless of your opinion, keep it to yourself at the parks! On my last trip I was encounter by a very rude woman at the Animal Kingdom who said that kids shouldn't be allowed in the parks if they need a stroller. If you are the one and done type, I would wait it out. If you are the type to go to Disney multiple times, I say take the kids at any age. I can't put a magic age out there that will be perfect for your family as everyone is different. You may have to enjoys rides on your own.Īs I said before, it's really a personal preference that is for you to decide. Hauling lots of extra stuff like a stroller, car seat and other baby supplies. Naps are necessary! You might not be able to get as much done as you like. If your child isn't tall enough to ride parents can do a rider swap where one stays with the kid while the other rides and then switch. Kids can really ride a lot of ride! Many rides don't have any height restrictions at all. He rode on the plane for free since he was under two (barely!) and he was able to eat off of our plates at many of the restaurants. They are free until they turn 3! My son's first visit was free other than souvenirs. If you have a kiddo in diapers or run out of baby food, they have great baby care centers in each park. Seeing the joy on their faces as they meet their favorite character is priceless. You get to experience Disney in a whole new light. So here are some of the pros and cons as I see it on taking a toddler or pre-schooler on a Disney vacation. We have passed this love to our son and he is already a Disney lover at the age of 4. We have both been many times and always find something new or interesting. My husband and I both love Disney and learning new things about the parks. We are now planning his third trip for his 5th birthday in January.Īs you can see, we are not the typical Disney vacation family. He was tall enough to ride almost everything and we had another great trip. We went again when my son was about 3.5 years old. I was met with many negative comments about taking him because he wouldn't remember it or he wouldn't be able to ride anything. I remember Chip and Dale terrorizing me at the now Cape May Cafe character breakfast and my dad humming "It's a Small World" the entire trip.Īs a parent, I took my son on his first trip to WDW at 23 months old. I personally took my first Disney vacation at eight years old and have many fond memories of my trip. I believe it's more of a personal preference for you to make based upon your family vacation style. I'm not sure there is a right or wrong answer to this question. ![]() What is the best age to take my child on a Disney vacation?
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |