24 days...Childrens 1st trip!

[jillian01520]

Have been lurking for months...we are leaving March 22nd!!! I am beginning to have huge anxiety

 

[MeridaLove]

Woo-hoo! I am super jealous - I have over 5 months to go!

Don't be anxious! It's so much fun - just make sure you're ready to "go with the flow" and you'll be fine The best advice I can give is enjoy your day and don't try to do EVERYTHING It's impossible on your first trip Enjoy what you see and do and relish the detail all around you. Don't rush through it or you'll be stressed and frazzled. Pick a few must-do's and the rest can be extra magic. Believe you me - if you're anything like the rest of us, you'll be hooked and you'll be back to experience the rest

 

[RHMH]

Dis Friend --- --- Us to Disney coming your way..

Have a Super Vacation

 

[Aliceacc]

No need for anxiety.. at the base of it all, this is a vacation.

But let me help you with those nerves:

- If you're planning on any table service meals, have you made ADRs? If not, then consider doing it right away.

- If you're staying on site, have you made FP+ reservations? Again, if not, then consider doing it right away.

- If you're staying off site, decide which FP+ reservations you'll want.

- If it makes sense for your family, consider placing an order with www.gardengrocer.com. We always get bottled water, park snacks, fruit, and breakfast foods.. it frees up some of the snack credits from the DDP for ice cream and stuff.

- Come up with a ballpark idea of how you want to approach each park. What works best for us is getting there at rope drop, and hitting the big rides first, when the crowds are at their lowest. You don't have to have a strict touring plan-- though those are available online if you want, take a look at www.touringplans.com . But you will want to have a general plan of attack so that you don't spend needless time on lines.

- The BEST advice I've ever gotten about a WDW vacation: Know that you won't be able to see it all or do it all in one trip. Don't give any one ride or attraction or meal the power to "make-- or ruin" your vacation. If the kids are frightened by Fantasmic, then walk away, go back to the resort, and let them enjoy night swimming. If they're too tired for fireworks, then go home. If it's raining on your Animal Kingdom day and everyone is miserable, cut your losses and leave... go to Epcot, enjoy the resort, go resort hopping to explore, hit DTD for souvineers, find a character meal, whatever.

At its most basic level, this is about your family having a wonderful time together. It will only be as wonderful as the most miserable person, so work hard to keep an eye on everyone's happiness level, and don't be afraid to adjust your plans accordingly.

Deep breaths, and have fun planning.

Those of us facing yet another massive snow storm this weekend are incredibly jealous of you!!!

 

[jillian01520]

Thank you so much! I'm slowly getting over the anxiety and getting a more what will be will be attitude.

I have done all of the above and even placed my order for Garden Grocer today!
Now we just wait lol!

 

[jesswindsor]

Welcome!!!

 

[wiigirl]

 

[magicaldisney]

 

[middlesista]

No need for anxiety.. at the base of it all, this is a vacation. But let me help you with those nerves: - If you're planning on any table service meals, have you made ADRs? If not, then consider doing it right away. - If you're staying on site, have you made FP+ reservations? Again, if not, then consider doing it right away. - If you're staying off site, decide which FP+ reservations you'll want. - If it makes sense for your family, consider placing an order with www.gardengrocer.com. We always get bottled water, park snacks, fruit, and breakfast foods.. it frees up some of the snack credits from the DDP for ice cream and stuff. - Come up with a ballpark idea of how you want to approach each park. What works best for us is getting there at rope drop, and hitting the big rides first, when the crowds are at their lowest. You don't have to have a strict touring plan-- though those are available online if you want, take a look at www.touringplans.com . But you will want to have a general plan of attack so that you don't spend needless time on lines. - The BEST advice I've ever gotten about a WDW vacation: Know that you won't be able to see it all or do it all in one trip. Don't give any one ride or attraction or meal the power to "make-- or ruin" your vacation. If the kids are frightened by Fantasmic, then walk away, go back to the resort, and let them enjoy night swimming. If they're too tired for fireworks, then go home. If it's raining on your Animal Kingdom day and everyone is miserable, cut your losses and leave... go to Epcot, enjoy the resort, go resort hopping to explore, hit DTD for souvineers, find a character meal, whatever. At its most basic level, this is about your family having a wonderful time together. It will only be as wonderful as the most miserable person, so work hard to keep an eye on everyone's happiness level, and don't be afraid to adjust your plans accordingly. Deep breaths, and have fun planning. Those of us facing yet another massive snow storm this weekend are incredibly jealous of you!!!

Great advice!

 

[kikimaka808]

You sound just like me, but we leave in May, so anxious! Great advice in this thread!

 

[little miss minnie]

How exciting! Have fun! We have 7 months until our next trip. I'm soooo anxious!