So, in this regard, we found on the first trip, that if we didn't go into stores they didn't even seem to realize that there were things to get. So, we limited our trips in stores. I also tried to "lead" them towards items that we couldn't get at say The Disney Store. The second time they were a little bigger and we gave them a limit of one thing at each park. We used the thinking that there was unique things at Hollywood Studios (toy story & star wars) than say Epcot with stuff in Japan or the world showcase. It seemed to work good, that they knew there limit.
My mom used to set limits like that when we were kids, and it totally works like a charm; you really consider "is this the one thing I want here?" You are so onto fewer stores, especially with a toddler; she touches everything! the stores are my favorite in WDW, I admit that I am the problem here... DH has already told me that we need to keep shopping to a limit (he means me, not the baby)
I personally haven't had luck at Kohls' but I have heard they have Disney stuff. So does Old Navy. The first year I got them Cinderella Shirts from Old Navy. I do Disney Store on sale. I utilize the two for one sales and clearance. Dollar Store is good for glow sticks and little trinkets. Zulily will have Disney 'Sale' sometimes. I think I ordered Water Bottles off of Amazon. I get ALOT of stuff off Amazon anymore.
OLD NAVY! I never would have thought of that! I got my favorite Mickey sweatshirt there, but I would never have thought to go there for Disney clothes!
I can't wait to hear what you find and /or get! You have plenty of time to slowly collect the items. Which helps, too, you don't have to go out and get all of it once.
Glad he participated!I personally haven't went to either dinner show but 2 of my co-workers have done HDDR and highly recommended it to me. We just haven't found the time to squeeze it in.
I just wanted to say hi! I just found your PTR and we are also going in May next year and it will be my sons first trip he will be 2 and half. I can't wait to follow your planning and hopefully trip report
Thanks for following along! How funny that we'll be there the same times and our kiddos will be about the same age! It's a small world after all... 
We are going next May as well. It will be our 3rd May trip in 4 years. The reason we did not go this year is because I am currently 9 months pregnant. It will be my first trip with a stroller and all things a 10 month old would need 
Hi! I am following along
glad to have you along! 
How did I miss this?? I'm here! So exciting and I fully support any and all planning to the tiniest detail, even a year away!
I'm so glad you're here!It's just so different with the baby!
Did you decide on WL? It's a great choice, especially with 2 MK days. And if you go with HDDR, Fort Wilderness is only a quick boat ride away!
It is WL this trip, which I'm glad for. Unless an amazing deal come out at the Poly... A girl can dream. HDDR is looking like a strong possibility, especially since the boat will take us right there!
The packing list for when kids are along is massive! I do tend to pack quite a bit but we use almost all of what I bring at some point! The one thing I saw you mention was a bed rail - Disney has those for you to use so one thing off your packing list!
My packing philosophy is "it's better than to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it" I've already started a running list, might post it to see if you all find anything is missing...
Thank goodness! We are changing DD out of the crib and into the toddler bed next weekend. I'm glad to know I won't need to pack one on the trip.
Excited to read about more plans!
Glad to see you here.
Joining in! I'm planning a Spring 2017 trip too for DH's and mine first wedding anniversary! We got married April 16, but that's Easter this year, so there's no way we're going for the actual day. I had been looking at that week after Easter too (April 22-25ish), but I keep monitoring the crowd calendars to see if that's a good idea, or if we should switch to May. Our first WDW trip together was May 3-7, 2014, so partly during the cheerleading/dance competition, but the crowds weren't bad at all in the parks. We stayed at All Star Sports though, where a lot of them stayed, so there was A LOT of glitter everywhere.
Thanks for joining in! An anniversary trip, how sweet
Too bad it falls on Easter this year. But whenever you get to go will be so fun, don't forget to grab your Happily Ever After pins! I love those...
Do you plan on doing a PTR? I'd love to follow along!
So far I know we are staying at the Carribean Beach Resort, Springbreak March 2017. It will be a number of celebrations 5 yr anniversary, family reunions, birthdays and the major celebration will be celebrating my little one. My water broke at 25 weeks, I spent 3 weeks hospitalized and had an emergency C-Section in December and her due date was March 2016. She spent 7 long weeks in the NICU. Things are chaotic and I think for this first family trip I will get a travel agent.Hello and
What are your plans so far?!
Fun!!! Even if you aren't doing the parks at least you are at Disney. It is great y'all live close enough to drive up for a weekend and enjoy DS.
Ahh I love when more nights=more dining credits! When we were looking at our 10 day vacation we couldn't get over having to book 10TS meals.
It was almost overwhelming until we decided to put it off until fall. I am sure once we get back together we will start picking out dates and then be back in the same boat as what we were lol.
