Before you go, check Disney sites for ride refurbishments: if your child has a favorite attraction, make sure it isn't closed for maintenance.
Don’t put your child’s name on his bag or backpack. It gives strangers an easy way to gain her confidence.
Snow globes will be confiscated by security prior to your flight home! If you really
want one, choose one small enough to fit inside a zipper-
A fun, free thing to do is take Disney transportation to check out other Disney resorts. You could time it to have a meal in one of their restaurants, too.
At the Hoop-
One of the nicest ways to pass the time in line is to strike up a conversation with people standing next to you.
Check out age and height requirements for attractions before your trip: you don't want your child to look forward to a ride he can't go on!
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Federal Aviation Administration recommend
that children sit in car seats on planes until they are four years old. Most infant,
convertible, and forward-
seat or check your seat’s manufacturer to be sure. Generally, car seats that are no wider than sixteen inches fit best on airplane seats.
The best times to shop at the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney are Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Never leave your child unattended in a stroller. Besides the danger of falling out, someone could just roll her away.
Before your trip, consider talking with your child about strangers. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, it's helpful to create “what if” scenarios with your child to make sure he understands safety messages and how to use them. Use teachable moments, such as when you are at the park or in the mall.
Always keep an up-
Buy a seat. Although most airlines let kids under age two fly free, it’s best to buy your baby her own seat. If you encounter turbulence, she’ll be far safer buckled into her own car seat.
Use your digital camera to take a photo of your child at the start of each day on your vacation. That way if she gets lost, you have a photo that shows her in the clothes she’s wearing that day.
The parades at the parks are hugely popular. To get a good seat, stake out your spot at least 40 minutes before the start of the parade.
Be aware. Wherever you are with your kids, be aware of your surroundings. For example, in case of an emergency in a store, such as a fire, keep in mind how you got into the store and if possible locate an alternate exit.
Once your child is able to talk, teach her your first and last name and tell her to yell that, instead of “Mom!” or “Dad!”, if you get separated. Explain that if she yells Mom or Dad, she’ll have the attention of every mom and dad within earshot.
During parades at the parks, lines at the attractions are much shorter. So that's a great time to get on a bunch of rides. If you don't want to miss the parade, though, pick a spot for the parade closest to the ride you want to go on next. Then step away from the parade a few minutes
before it ends to get a jump on the line.
A small child won’t understand the concept of staying in your view. Instead, teach him to stay where he can see you.
When you're enjoying water activities at Disney World, make sure the pool or beach is supervised by a lifeguard, but don’t rely on the lifeguard to supervise your child. Stay close enough to your child that you could grab her if need be. Position yourself on the deeper side of the water from your child.
Whenever you arrive at a new park, designate a meeting place, such as the statue of Mickey and Walt in the Magic Kingdom. That way if your party gets separated, you'll know where to meet up
When traveling with small children, be especially careful about where you keep medications, toiletries, and other dangerous things. Store them in babyproofed containers, stash them in a remote pocket in a bag, and keep the bag out of reach of little hands. At your resort, keep these
things up on a high shelf where your little one can't reach them.
Bring your own Cheerios. They are surprisingly very hard to find at Disney restaurants and resorts.
Dressing your little girls up like princesses and your little boys up like pirates will get you extra attention from cast members throughout the park.
Scotchgard your canvas sneakers before you leave home. Apply several coats and allow plenty of drying time between applications. Your feet will stay much drier if it rains.
Consider requesting a non-
Each day, have each member of your family pick one or two must-
Here's an easy way to pack clothes: Make up "outfit packs"-
Especially if you have kids at the finger-
You can eat healthier at Disney World. Carrot sticks and 1 percent milk or bottled water are the standards with kids' meals if no alternatives are requested. You have to ask for french fries or soda.
The TSA has changed its regulation on traveling with pumped breastmilk. It is now treated like medication, which must be declared separately but can be carried onboard in no special packaging.
If you have more than one child, dress them in similar outfits. They'll be easier to spot in a crowd and if one gets lost and you need to describe what he is wearing to security, you can
use the other child as a guide.
Even if the airline allows early boarding for families with small children, don't rush to get on the plane. The less time spent cooped up in the airplane, the better.
Always keep an up-
Tips
Facts
Typhoon Lagoon looks like an island that’s been devastated by a typhoon. A storm surge picked up boats and aquatic life and deposited them in the middle of Florida.
On Typhoon Lagoon's Humunga Kowabunga, you'll drop five stories in just a few seconds.
Restaurants in Disney World serve more than 10 million burgers a year.
At a 1992 Disneyana Convention, an original Dumbo ride vehicle sold for $16,000!
Four percent of all amateur photos are taken at Disney World.
Walt Disney World employs more than 60,000 people.
The Transportation Transit Authority in the Magic Kingdom moves along at a stately 7 miles per hour.
Walt Disney World is twice the size of Manhattan.
Less than 10,000 people visited the Magic Kingdom on its opening day, October 1, 1971.
The monorail at Walt Disney World carries 50 million people every year.
Walt Disney World is the world's largest consumer of fireworks, blasting off more than one million shells each year.
There are 14 miles of monorail track at Walt Disney World.
A mirror in the suite inside Cinderella Castle turns into a flat-
At Christmas, the gingerbread men in the parade at the Magic Kingdom have flat backs, like they just came off of a giant cookie sheet.
How many people can stay in the suite in Cinderella Castle? This beautiful suite sleeps six.
Cinderella's glass slipper is proudly on display in the suite inside Cinderella Castle. It's a size 8.
It's a Small World was originally created for the 1964 World's Fair in New York.
It features a message of global unity-
In the center of the World of Disney store is a replica of Cinderella Castle, just like Cinderella Castle is in the center of the Magic Kingdom.
World of Disney is the largest Disney store in the world. It's more than 50,000 square feet!
Adorning the All Star Movies Dalmatians buildings are 101 dalmatians.
When 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was open, the 24 subs that operated at Walt Disney World and Disneyland gave the Walt Disney
Company the fifth largest naval fleet in the world!
According to the TEA-
The lands in Disney World were each themed to promote Disney movies and TV shows.
The last attraction Walt Disney personally supervised was Pirates of the Caribbean.
Walt Disney World is the number one traveldestination in the world!
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