tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post3644960830675308062..comments2023-10-30T10:17:27.388-05:00Comments on Mix and Match Family: Walt Disney World Tips and TricksMix and Match Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05376029736474498758noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-76620594784541180962015-03-10T12:54:40.495-05:002015-03-10T12:54:40.495-05:00This was very informative, Thanks for sharing all ...This was very informative, Thanks for sharing all the tips! It will definitely making going back next time much easier!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-75920019887578664722015-03-10T12:52:48.000-05:002015-03-10T12:52:48.000-05:00This was great advise. Thanks so much for all the ...This was great advise. Thanks so much for all the tips. It will make going back much easier next time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-52306358446060802632013-08-13T02:14:01.260-05:002013-08-13T02:14:01.260-05:00This is cool!This is cool!Allisonhttp://www.makemoneyonlinepro.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-52387704785253846312013-07-26T01:24:29.127-05:002013-07-26T01:24:29.127-05:00Nice post..pictures are awesome!Nice post..pictures are awesome!Orlando Vacation Rentalhttp://www.sweethomevacation.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-33633574578739351882013-07-19T16:40:08.198-05:002013-07-19T16:40:08.198-05:00I was so glad to see your napping kids in stroller...I was so glad to see your napping kids in strollers. i always cringe a little when i hear friends and others say well by the time we go back to the resort for the kids naps...blah,blah, blah. seriously!?! i just hang out in the parks and they nap and we get to sit and usually eat at that time. now that we only have 1 that naps and my husband doesn't like rides, he'll sit with our napper in a cool area and me and the older kids will ride rides. it's awesome! <br />Nicole Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934167142448021748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-56625179886482944342013-07-19T09:48:33.897-05:002013-07-19T09:48:33.897-05:00I'm going to respectfully disagree on a few po...I'm going to respectfully disagree on a few pointers. Many of the kids ages 2 to 6 are often overwhelmed by not only the heat, but from the environment as well. Many of that age group will be totally freaked out by the large characters and the amount of stimulation around them. I would hate to get there and discover that I won't get that special "character moment" because it's the first time around them. If you're a parent of that age group, be aware and prepare; you know your kids best. My kids are 9 and 12 and they're at the age where they can go on all the "big" rides and enjoy being able to touch all the interactive things, such as Innoventions at Epcot.<br />Also, we've gone in August numerous times. Yes, it is *crazy* hot that time of year, but we practically walk on to many rides because people don't go down during the hottest times of year. If you can handle it (and plan for a cool off time in the middle of the day), go and have no problem with ride wait times. <br />I think your other tips are right on! We love it down there. 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Thanks so much for the tips!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-31408314919714368452013-05-13T09:53:07.106-05:002013-05-13T09:53:07.106-05:00We just got back from Disney yesterday and we did ...We just got back from Disney yesterday and we did Animal Kingdom while we were there. I cannot give enough praises to the Tusker House. If you want a character experience, check this one out. It was SO much fun and completely worth the money!Lauren and Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761829833232522912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-39852990245639646542013-04-22T16:45:58.199-05:002013-04-22T16:45:58.199-05:00Chef Mickey's and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall ...Chef Mickey's and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall are my faves!Mix and Match Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376029736474498758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-27921733125186715942013-04-22T16:43:14.606-05:002013-04-22T16:43:14.606-05:00Shay, we are going to Disney this summer and takin...Shay, we are going to Disney this summer and taking pre-school age kids. Which character dining experience do you recommend?Mrs. SBAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688897571959935862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-42365212426614507192013-04-21T13:23:28.542-05:002013-04-21T13:23:28.542-05:00We just took my 5 year old niece at Christmas and ...We just took my 5 year old niece at Christmas and had a great time! A few more tips:<br />1. If you are going to do the Bippity Boppiti Boutique make sure to make your reservations early. We did not think about it until last minute, we were able to get in but the time was not convenient. It can be expensive but there are several different options so that you can save money. In my opinion this was the best thing we did there. We had an invitation from Cinderella placed at her chair when we ate at Cinderella's Castle for breakfast and my niece felt so special that Cinderella invited her.<br />2. Shay mentioned doing a dining plan and I agree completely. It was the first time I had done the dining plan and we loved it! We also scheduled a character meal for all but 1 of our sit down meals. It was the best way to meet the characters. Instead of waiting in long lines to meet the characters we got to sit and eat while they came to us! Also having a sit down meal every day where we got to sit and relax while we ate was such a nice break each day.<br />3. Go to Epcot! We decided that we would just wonder our way around the countries with no schedule and it was great. If we happened upon a street show we would stop and watch, we looked at the shops, ate snacks, and had a great time looking at all the buildings. Also there are coloring stations in each country called kidcot. The cast member will teach you how to say hello in there language and even write your name in there language.<br />4. Most important at Disney world, go with the flow! Your kids may end up hating something your think they are going to enjoy, lines are going to be long, and you cannot see everything. Just try to relax and have fun. Do what you can and just enjoy what you do get to do. Since we went with a 5 year old during the most crowded time of the year I did not get to do all the rides I normally would want to do but just seeing her experience Disney for the first time and meeting all the characters made so it so much fun.<br /><br />Sorry this was so long, I just love Disney!Kellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-12849718929335764672013-04-20T08:12:09.836-05:002013-04-20T08:12:09.836-05:00My husband and I went 3 times in 2 1/2 years and n...My husband and I went 3 times in 2 1/2 years and now six years later we are taking the kids. I would 100% agree on all you said. I would read the disboards to get advice from experts. There is also an app for it, we are going next month so I've been a bit addicted to it. There is so much more to Disney than just the parks, and a lot of people don't realize that. I always suggest eating at least once at a different resort, it can take time and bus hopping to get there, but I love seeing other places and getting ideas of where else to stay. We booked a last minute trip to go next month for Star Wars Weekend and I did manage some good reservations but not my first pick. I think my dream job would be a Disney travel agent. Jamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345094511331312132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-90420152899804876292013-04-20T00:28:34.761-05:002013-04-20T00:28:34.761-05:00I was lucky enough to got WDW last March and loved...I was lucky enough to got WDW last March and loved it! We stayed at the Yacht Club Resort and it was so nice. I took my best girlfriend, and left my husband and kids at home, so it was an entirely different trip! The thing I liked the most about WDW is that you can make it a truly adult vacation... I've been to Disneyland also, and although it was beautiful and magical, I don't think I would ever go there without the kids! The Lovely Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116016955719774820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-8379307058625206482013-04-19T18:22:11.627-05:002013-04-19T18:22:11.627-05:00LOVE this! I am definitely pinning for the future!...LOVE this! I am definitely pinning for the future! Love Mel's comment above mine too- all great tips and ideas! I hate to get to cheesy here, but I feel like you have really inspired me to not stop traveling when we have kids! We love to travel and see new places, and reading your posts about how you just roll with punches and flex a little on routines/eating habits for the kiddos is totally inspiring! ha! The nap pics are great- definitely something I wondered about- and once again, you prove that you can definitely make it work! Thanks for the great post, Shay!<br /><br />~HeatherHeather Nelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778434720814036483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-52534656449040375472013-04-19T15:21:34.759-05:002013-04-19T15:21:34.759-05:00We went to WDW in June of 2011. SO FREAKING HOT AN...We went to WDW in June of 2011. SO FREAKING HOT AND HUMID!!! This Cali girl was NOT ready for that. We didn't have a choice on the month because my in laws were taking ALL of us (and Kevin's siblings families) on the Disney Cruise and WDW and June was the only time that worked for all 16 of us! (And, they were paying for it, so I wasn't going to complain :) Besides the 102 degree temps & the humidity, we had a BLAST! We did the park hopper and we included Blizzard Beach Water Park. So much fun! Funny story, we booked/reserved our taxi from the hotel to the airport a few weeks before we left. The girls were 2.5 and 4, so we requested 2 car seats. The taxi showed up with NO car seats and 1 booster. Ummmm...had no time to figure that out, we had a plane to catch! Claire went in the booster and Kate was in nothing. I've never prayed for safety as much as I did on that short drive from the hotel to the airport!<br />Have you been on a Disney cruise? One of my favorite weeks EVER. Can't wait to go again!<br />Also, you need to take your kids to Disneyland & CA Adventure...Cars Land is incredible!mel @ the larson lingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-58605752331051161452013-04-19T13:48:53.367-05:002013-04-19T13:48:53.367-05:00Thanks Shay for answering my question about the Ta...Thanks Shay for answering my question about the Taxi & Car seats. It's funny because since I asked that question my husband suggested the shuttle. I already have it booked and they are providing a booster for 6 year old and a car seat for 19 month old. You are a GENIUS! Thanks again HILHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10954383313984628341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-30237101347904313092013-04-19T12:01:00.273-05:002013-04-19T12:01:00.273-05:00I am interning at Disney Magic Kingdom right now. ...I am interning at Disney Magic Kingdom right now. Let me say you pretty much nailed every detail! Loved reading all your thoughts and tips! Another tip I would add, would be to DO Epcot. SO many families avoid it. It is by far my personal favorite, and a MUST see! <br /><br />Loved this post! Let me know if you have any other questions! I pretty much know every detail :) <br /><br />Best,<br />Amelia Vignali<br />www.boldmeetsbasic.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995034704378027997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-13857134669825986612013-04-19T11:34:37.117-05:002013-04-19T11:34:37.117-05:00One problem I found with trying to stay onsite is,...One problem I found with trying to stay onsite is, if you are a family of more than 4, your low-cost options disappear. We have stayed at both a nearby offsite suite-hotel and a rental house, and both were GREAT! The suite included a huge breakfast buffet and free Disney shuttle, for under $100/night, and the rental house was fabulous (it worked out to $300/week per bedroom). We also got the base tickets (not park hopped) and just planned which parks to do which days, and ate almost no Disney food (breakfast beforehand, packed lunch, and usually grabbed supper on the way back to the park for the evening after an afternoon break from the heat). Maybe not quite the "full" experience, but not many families of 6 can do a week in Disney for $2000. :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09847182739395259735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-7213689336281151662013-04-19T11:34:03.714-05:002013-04-19T11:34:03.714-05:00Could you tell us how much an average week long tr...Could you tell us how much an average week long trip to Disney costs? Also how long would you recommend going for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-25333700561100770972013-04-19T11:21:32.194-05:002013-04-19T11:21:32.194-05:00Great tips on Disney. I worked at Disney World fr...Great tips on Disney. I worked at Disney World from August 2010 to February 2011 in the college program. I was a lifeguard and Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, and All-Star. People always assume Disney is only enjoyable for kids, but it was the best seven months of my life living down there! Yatch & Beach are two of my favorite resorts. I was always so jealous of the people that got to use that pool because it looks AWESOME, but you have to present a room key for admission, so I never got to go in. Bummer.<br /><br />www.talesfromatimeout.comHannah, Here!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02260997086145963952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-92052933019781903992013-04-19T11:09:45.638-05:002013-04-19T11:09:45.638-05:00Disney World trip planning is so overwhelming! I r...Disney World trip planning is so overwhelming! I really felt like you broke it down and made everything so much easier to understand! We're planning a trip sometime in the next two years (when our girls are a bit older). I will add though, we've started getting a condo or two hotel rooms when we travel, or a suite with a seperate living room space- that way the kids can go to sleep without distractions and hubby and I can relax in the evenings alone while they fall asleep. It's costly, but worth it so they'll stick to their bedtime schedules (the only schedule we try to stick to on vacation)Elaine Weltehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795714631350639303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-44608771753045036432013-04-19T10:13:25.093-05:002013-04-19T10:13:25.093-05:00Someday my kids are going to have normal American ...Someday my kids are going to have normal American experiences like Disney World and baseball games. Seriously. I mean it. :)Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524425534807432117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586676378937098689.post-71465122550365499022013-04-19T09:58:46.792-05:002013-04-19T09:58:46.792-05:00WDW is our favorite place to go. We love it! In fa...WDW is our favorite place to go. We love it! In fact, we are going back in October, my first time in the fall. Last time we went Anniston was under two. This time she'll be four! We hope to go back every couple of years until she begs us to stop taking her. Then we'll probably just go back by ourselves. :)Nick, Lindsey, and Anniston Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355147005789105679noreply@blogger.com