You can have all of your dinner reservations, and FastPasses ready to roll, MagicBands customized, and travel plans made... but if your family isn't prepared for the "Disney Experience" you will not be as ready as you think you are.
There are a few steps I suggest for every family to be FULLY ready for their vacation.
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| Family walks are the best way to prepare! |
1. WALK- Begin this step as soon as possible. Take walks, starting off slowly, and short distances if you need to, and gradually pick up the pace as you can go further. There is a lot of walking, involved in a Disney Vacation, and most of the time the walking is combined with heat! If you are planning to use a stroller, combine the walks with the stroller so your littlest will be used to their chariot (and having to ride in it!) TIP- practice in the rain too, help everyone see that rain doesn't ruin your day!
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| Ponchos help you keep smiling in the rain! |
2. SHOP- Don't wait until the week of vacation to buy new clothes and shoes. Buy early enough that there is time to have them broken in. (for parents AND kids) - I understand wanting everyone to look fresh and photo ready, so don't play in them, but wear them on practice walks that won't include puddles and mud. This will help you to know if their is an itchy tag, and avoid blisters.
Speaking of shoes- I suggest really supportive shoes that will stay on. Flip Flops and even Princess shoes are not a good idea. Miserable Feet = Miserable Person
3. WATCH- Some kids really need to understand where they are going before they can be comfortable. YouTube has videos of every ride, most characters you will see, and even airport security. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHjlN5lzCjM - (TSA approved airline security video)
3. WATCH- Some kids really need to understand where they are going before they can be comfortable. YouTube has videos of every ride, most characters you will see, and even airport security. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHjlN5lzCjM - (TSA approved airline security video)
ALSO- scan all YouTube videos first, there can be uncomfortable language and images on some.
4. PRACTICE- Have day trips that introduce your family to crowds, and waiting. Go to children museums, local amusement parks, zoos, there are so many places to explore! I also recommend eating out where you will need to wait to be seated, order, and wait for dinner (or lunch). If you have a little one, maybe push through some naps, or plan for them to nap in the stroller during the outing.
5. CREATE! In between the "training" of your kids, include them in some fun ideas that make them feel like they are helping with the vacation planning. Make t-shirts, get snacks ready like ChexMix with Swedish Fish (or another sweet treat that won't melt), If the kids like to craft, have them make countdown paper chains, calendars, or any number of Pinterest ideas!
4. PRACTICE- Have day trips that introduce your family to crowds, and waiting. Go to children museums, local amusement parks, zoos, there are so many places to explore! I also recommend eating out where you will need to wait to be seated, order, and wait for dinner (or lunch). If you have a little one, maybe push through some naps, or plan for them to nap in the stroller during the outing.
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| Not care in the world! |
5. CREATE! In between the "training" of your kids, include them in some fun ideas that make them feel like they are helping with the vacation planning. Make t-shirts, get snacks ready like ChexMix with Swedish Fish (or another sweet treat that won't melt), If the kids like to craft, have them make countdown paper chains, calendars, or any number of Pinterest ideas!
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| My family made these for our upcoming vacation! |
So now your family is ready for a highly successful Disney Vacation!! Have a Magical Time!
Please let me know what your family does to prepare! (I just fixed the comments section!) Thanks!!
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