Well...depends on how you plan it and what her sleep schedule usually is.
If you plan to sleep in, explore GKTW some, eat lunch at GKTW, take a nap (not sure if/when she takes naps) and THEN go around 4 or 5... Keep in mind it is EST time zone... (I have no idea where you are from - can't remember - but it may be later in Disney). Even if you can only stay until 8 or 9 - you should be able to see the early parade - that is what most families with small children do. LOTS of families with small children are there... Then you can plan to sleep in some the next day (or at least make that next day a light day)...
YES! Christmas party!!!
lol
I am so excited for you guys!!
They should have a fairly stocked Walmart - with the basics. If you need a certain brand of anything, though, then I would get it at home and bring it.
But we bought a lot of stuff at Walmart.
Definitely pack a duffle!! Maybe two! Seriously!
We bought all "perishable" stuff at the Walmart... Pull ups, wipes, drinks, food, and we definitely bought things we forgot. I made a major Walmart run!
Time...give yourself a lot of time...
And bring some snacks so that they can munch on something if they get hungry (or your flight is delayed, etc).
Small games.
I always buy the $1.00 ponchos at the sports stores (or Dollar Tree) and use those... they are easy to pack and you can just throw them away...because who wants to carry around wet stuff.
On days when I know it will rain, I pack 3-5 per person and just keep using them over and over...and I always have 1 per person with me for those Florida afternoon showers.
These work well for wheelchairs, too - because you can just tuck them in to avoid the wheels and not have to worry about getting them through the arms of the child, etc...
I am disappointed that MAW won't pay for more than one piece of luggage? Is that per person?!? I hope so! Heck...they GIVE you stuff that you have to get back somehow!
I think I read on someone else's TR that they actually mailed some of their stuff back. I wonder which would be more expensive, mailing or baggage costs...hmmm...
Honestly - I think the party, for the price, may not be worth it for you guys... Disney is so energy intensive that I would definitely not delay any feeds.
Really...nothing trumps the "Mommy gut"...whatever you gut tells you, go for it!
And anyone else reading this - always go with your "Mommy gut" for any advice I give... Nothing trumps that!
There is a TON of things to do at GKTW - so I don't think you will be "missing" anything if you skip it. It is a very expensive party and probably not worth it if you can only go for a couple of hours. To get back to your room by 9:00 pm - you would really have to leave the MK at 8ish because of the time it takes to travel to and from MK - so I would skip it!
Spend the money on something else special!
These are two great ideas!
I hear this from EVERY family that comes back...."I am so glad I packed an extra duffle bag!!"
Yes, on the DVD we have about GKTW they say to pack extra duffle pieces, so I'll be sure to do this
Lauren wants me to "stop ignoring her" now...says no one wants to know "THAT MUCH" about Disney trip planning!
So I guess I better go!