teachallday
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Nov 16, 2008
I am planning a trip to Disney World this summer. 2 adults and DD7. At 7, she is developmentally about 3 (but very definately the size of a 7 year old). Having a 3 year old with 7 years of experience gives us challenges, but she does have a way of melting your heart (at least when she isn't having a melt-down - - and boy can she have a temper tantrum). Figuring out the best way to make this trip as stress free as possible has been the focus for the last few months (since I don't have a magic wand ). Since my little darling is very unpredictable in what she can handle, flexibility will be the key. To be flexible, I figure I need the Park Hopper tickets. Considering how hard it is it calm her down once she gets going, a Monarail resort would be best (currently thinking about the Contemporary Resort). We will also be renting a special needs stroller from off site (we figure this is the only way we will get to see Epcot).
Meals are a big questions for me. I have looked into the Disney Dining Plans and although I like the idea, I am worried about what issues I will face and how much flexibility I loose. Sitting her down for a Table Service meal at dinner time could be quite a challenge on certain days - maybe most days. I could probably do it at breakfast and lunch. If there is much waiting for meals, she can be quite a challenge. Over Christmas break we actually had to walk out of a restaurant before the order was taken, due to her behaviors (and knowing if it was taking that long just to get the order taken, there was no way we could hold out till the food arrived).
So I ask all of you that have done Disney with little ones who have extra challenges (especially ones who could really benefit from an afternoon nap but would never take one). Have you done the Dining Plan, and if so, what were the positives and negatives?
Meals are a big questions for me. I have looked into the Disney Dining Plans and although I like the idea, I am worried about what issues I will face and how much flexibility I loose. Sitting her down for a Table Service meal at dinner time could be quite a challenge on certain days - maybe most days. I could probably do it at breakfast and lunch. If there is much waiting for meals, she can be quite a challenge. Over Christmas break we actually had to walk out of a restaurant before the order was taken, due to her behaviors (and knowing if it was taking that long just to get the order taken, there was no way we could hold out till the food arrived).
So I ask all of you that have done Disney with little ones who have extra challenges (especially ones who could really benefit from an afternoon nap but would never take one). Have you done the Dining Plan, and if so, what were the positives and negatives?