Anyone else bringing toddlers to Disapalooza?

[Beckypooh1972]

We are thrilled to be attending the Disapalooza event at DHS. I am a little concerned about taking our 2 1/2 year twins to the TSMania event on Saturday. I think we'll have a great time but I'm worried we'll make a bad impression if the kids have meltdowns or something. Saturday is our arrival day (can't be avoided) and we are planning to rest up all evening until the event so they'll be as refreshed as possible. I'm just wondering if we should try to get a sitter service to watch the boys while we go by ourselves. Anybody else taking little ones? I'd feel better if I knew we weren't going to be the only ones there with young children. Thanks! Can't wait to see and meet everybody.

 

[wildfan1473]

I am not bringing my kids with, so I can't help you there, however...if I were bringing them (and they are older, 6 and will-be 8), I would go with the mindset that it may not be perfect. I would be prepared to go off to a quiet spot if a tantrum seemed to be setting in. I'm not sure how things will be set up this year, but there are large restrooms (at least the women's) around the corner of the TSM building that was darker and quieter (outside the restrooms) than the rest of the party area. I would suggest finding that spot, or another quiet spot, that you could get to if the situation called for it.

You might also want to plan on just staying for a few hours, or, if need be, have someone take the kids back to the room if they get overwhelmed. Will you have your own vehicle if that is necessary? What about strollers, with blankets, to keep out the lights if you can get them to fall asleep?

If you think you are going to have issues, and want to fully enjoy the party and not leave early, I would skip bringing them and hire someone to stay with them.

It's a truly personal decision. I know, this probably isn't very helpful, but you have to decide what your expectations are for the evening, and what you can live with, and decide from there.

BTW, I would not hold it against you if you had a child with a temper tantrum, and I'm sure most of the people here would say the same thing

 

[belle41379]

We're not going..., but if we were, our kids would mostl likely be with us. I agree with the PP. Do whatever you think will make you the most comfortable and have a great time!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Only you know if your children handle the late hours well, and the excitement. I'd be more concerned about whether everyone in your party will have a better time if they come, or if they have a sitter.

 

[Derby4me]

Ok all, judge me but I'm bringing my 9 month old and I'm not even going to feel guilty about it! We are going to bring our baby carrier and **HOPEFULLY** our little babe will be sleeping soundly for most of the party. We will trade off on holding her and riding. However, we did rent a car specifically for this event as I can't imagine that any of us will make it until the end. Bring the kids. Have a blast. It's Disney. I'm sure it won't be the first or last tantrum that ANY of the Diser's have seen on this specific trip. Can't wait to see you there.

Sarah

 

[sah95]

Everything will be fine!! If they have a meltdown and need to go to bed, just take them back to the room. We all know kids have meltdowns(& sometimes adults do ) Just make the best of the time you all are there Maybe a nap befor the party would help?? Can't wait to see the little darlins'
Smiles,
Sarah

 

[DisneyTaylors]

We will have our DS4 with us at the party (but not the Seminar ). He handles night outtings well and has even closed out MK at 3am before with no problems. That's my boy!

- Bill

 

[katscradle]

We will have our children with us.
They are not small really 12 & 6.
They do handle night events quite well.
The youngest is not afraid to pull up a chair and go to sleep if he gets tired.
That's what he did last year!
I think you have the right idea to rest up for the day and bring them.
Don't worry about meltdowns, they will be having too much fun for a meltdown. If they do, we there are a lot of other parents there that have weathered that storm before! It will be no big deal.
Bring them and enjoy, just my thoughts!

 

[DisneyKevin]

The event Saturday evening is a party.

We are attempting to have a street fair, carnival - like atmosphere.

I imagine it will be a loud, boisterous affair.

We tried to make sure that there would be something for ALL ages and that most certainly includes kids.

Our hope is that everyone will have a good time (including Moms and Dads) so I would suggest doing what makes you the most comfortable...but as far as we're concerned....your kids are most certainly welcome.

See in just a few weeks!

 

[cdnmickeylover]

We took our niece and 2 of our nephews last year (8, 6, 4) and we flew in that morning. We were actually up at 5am and went to the party without napping except on the plane. All of the kids fell asleep waiting for the bus back to our resort but all of them had a great time at the party - no meltdowns either. They were just excited to be there so I wouldn't worry.

This year all five kids are coming - 9, 7, 5, 3 and 5 months.

Bring on the kids. Seeing their faces is always great.

 

[Beckypooh1972]

Thanks for the good will guys! I'm glad to hear others will bring their kids. Thanks Kevin for saying they will be welcome and thanks to everyone at Dreams for planning this exciting event. Our kids handle public crowds and noise really well. I think we will be fine. So excited to meet our fellow Disers! The party theme should be perfect for meeting and mingling! I'll be the short, chubby blonde with the 2 screaming kids and hubby Mike, in a loud shirt; just kidding about the screaming part, lol.

 

[halliesmommy01]

I am not bringing my kids(this is a solo trip for me). I have a 3 and 8 year old. But I too would bring them if they were coming on this trip. I may have to find you since you have such a great name and say hi! LOL

 

[txvjc]

We will have our kids (7 and 19 months) at the TSM party. The 7 year old should have the stamina to last the night, but the 19 month old will probably be asleep in her stroller for most of the time. I'm not worried about the noise bothering her as she regularly sleeps through the fireworks at the parks, so the wife and I will just switch off with the 7 year old. And if the baby decides she wants to stay up that's even better because she loves riding TSM and can just sit with us when we ride.

 

[exwdwcm]

I am bringing my 2yo and my sister is bringing her 3yo and 6yo. I am sure there will be some meltdowns, but they should be well rested since we will do a long break before hand. We will have our strollers on hand and our own vehicles, plus i will have my parents, sister, BIL, aunt and 2 cousins there to help if need be.

 

[zendisney]

Well our 3 1/2 year old daughter will be with us.
I think she is going to love it.
We will try and have her nap... but she may end up falling asleep on the way over to DHS DAP Street Party...
We will have our combi stroller with us. We always bring it to the parks.
As far as tantrums... she has them and we deal with them. We try very hard to be respectful to others but they are kids... stuff happens.
We are even going to try and find folks at the DATW on Friday night when we get there. Anywho... that's all I know.

 

[chrisw127]

I have twins the same age and we're also coming down on Saturday. I'm not bringing mine because they go to bed really early, but if I felt they could stay up later, I would give it a try. All you can do is hope for the best. Worst case scenario, you leave a bit early. No one is going to judge you because your toddler gets a little cranky. Good luck!

 

[Madi100]

I find that for the most part my children having fits bother me more than other people's children having fits. I don't think your setting is inappropriate for children. If I was standing next to you and your children starting to scream, I wouldn't think you had them in the wrong place. Now, if they keep screaming and you think it's cute, I might have to hit you. Just kidding. Bring your kids and have fun, I say.

 

[nenner1]

We are bringing our 18 month old DD! (Along with DS10 and DD8) I'm thrilled to hear other little ones will be attending!!

We are night owls (I work nights and have the little one on a schedule that allows me to get a little sleep during the day so she is up late at night) plus we are local so I don't expect her to be as out-of-sorts as if we were on a "trip" to Disney. We'll see!

Looking forward to Partying with ya'll!!

 

[exwdwcm]

I find that for the most part my children having fits bother me more than other people's children having fits. I don't think your setting is inappropriate for children. If I was standing next to you and your children starting to scream, I wouldn't think you had them in the wrong place. Now, if they keep screaming and you think it's cute, I might have to hit you. Just kidding. Bring your kids and have fun, I say.

can you just slap both of us? j/k

my 3yo nephew is a night owl and mine can be too some nights, so not worried about them. now my 6yo niece is another story, she is the first one out and last one up. she might be on the only issue- but we can just let her sleep on the table like i saw a pic of someone's son from last year's event.

 

[3guysandagal]

but we can just let her sleep on the table like i saw a pic of someone's son from last year's event.

A chair works just as well!

DS5 after TSMM 1.0.

Glow necklaces, 3D glasses, and Lightning Crocs.
He was in heaven.

This is our ONLY pic from TSMM 1.0 as photos were not allowed.
I felt no Disney secrets were given away on this shot.
Unless maybe the super secret heater he was sitting under.


Was that a knock at the door........