I too will be going to WDW with my DD3 in, drum roll please, 11 DAYS!!! WOO HOO!
I am loving all of these tips. I have been planning this trip for over a year now and have tried my hardest to think of everything. It's so overwhelming because I want it to be perfect. I joke and tell people that I am planning this trip like I planned my wedding, and that's really no joke. So here are some of the tips that I have gathered over the last year:
- bring sticky notes to put over the flushing sensors on the toilets. Nothing scares a potty training toddler back into diapers than almost getting sucked down the toilet
- Get dog tags made with your contact info and attach them to their shoe laces or ID bracelets from Shanrene
http://www.shanrene.com/page/001/PROD/mlb-wristbands/WBMBNYSET05. I did both because I am terrified of losing my chldren. I'm paranoid.
- bring dollar store toys for them to play with on the plane or in lines at the parks.
- bring your own glow sticks, glow bracelets...because they cost a fortune in the parks. They also come in handy on the dark rides if your child suddenly becomes afraid.
-pack outfits in ziplock bags. That way, you can get dressed quicker in the morning and also throw an extra outfit in your bag. If you child gets wet (ie: playing in the fountains around the park) you have a change of clothes for them and a ziplock to put the wet ones in!
-Baby Care Centers at the parks have toddler sized toilets, perfect for potty trainers
-bring a washcloth in a ziplock. Easy way to refresh hot kids.
- think about shipping a care package ahead to your resort. I am doing this. I will be sending diapers, water, snacks, wine, coffee...Things that will just take up too much room in my checked luggage and that I will not be bringing back home with me.
I have tons of other tips accumulated in a word document of random things but these are my top favs. Hope this helps! I will be posting a trip report when we get back if you want to see how it goes with a 3 year old. We will also be traveling with my DS18months. My DD3 will be turning 3 while we're there. I CAN'T WAIT