Do I Dare??? Solo with 3 kids!!

[bartty]

All under 4 (4,2,1)... am I nuts??? But it will be DD's 1st birthday. They are doing 3/2 and 15% off at HNY (never been) and we all need our disney fix. What would you do???

 

[chrismoo]

All under 4 (4,2,1)... am I nuts??? But it will be DD's 1st birthday. They are doing 3/2 and 15% off at HNY (never been) and we all need our disney fix. What would you do???

Yep your nuts, but in a good way.

Where have you been before on your own with the kids, eg can you manage a trip on your own into town?

It would be possible if you can physically carry the 3 kids and all the stuff they need on a day out.

If Eurostar is an option take it, I think its the least hassle.

Personaly I think your best bet would be try and drag a friend along, I don't think it would add to the price too much as chances are your paying a bit extra for just one adult.

 

[bartty]

We are in Germany and I would drive there. It's about 4 hrs..Kids can sit and watch their movies. We do it all the time (with dad!) We've been flying solo since March cause dad is off in the desert so I can handle them pretty well. But that is at home not Disney!!!! They promised me they'll be good though... Now 3 nights or 4??

 

[chrismoo]

4 you can never have too many days.

If your used to managing them you will have a great trip.

(just keep pockets of sweets to bribe them)

 

[babymaddie]

go for it and go for 4 nights. its gives you much more time and you can spread the days out without rushing. if we get to go back I would book for 4 nights!!

 

[Ware Bears]

Yep you're mad but go for it!

As you are driving you can just load up the car, strap the kids in and go!

I would also go for 4 nights, you can take it a bit easier then.

 

[wideeyes]

Hi., If you feel you can manage then go for it!

you could put the two youngest in a double buggy and get one of those steps on the back for the oldest so you know where they always are.
then you can use the handles and basket underneath to store your stuff. It may make things easier.

Also I would say 4 nights so you can take things slower and make sure you children don't get tired out as I know thats when the trouble begins with young children.

 

[bartty]

Thanks everyone. Time to make reservations! Hope it will not be too busy the first weekend in July......

 

[Happy Tappy]

You're not mad! When I was young my mum took me along with my 2 brothers and 3 sisters. We stayed for 3 nights and although she was knackered by the end of it, she loved every minute!

 

[SandraVB79]

It's great to say "go for it", but think about:
- "carrying" the kids and all their stuff
- some rides are per two, can they sit by themselves? (I guess they can "sit", but can they go on Dumbo by themselves)
- Bathroom stops. You'll have no one to leave them with! (yes, I do think about things like that. It's already difficult with a carry-on at the iarport, so I can only imagine it to be very difficult with 3 kids at Disney!!)
- ...

I can only imagine there are some practical things you have to take into consideration.

 

[wideeyes]

It's great to say "go for it", but think about:
- "carrying" the kids and all their stuff
- some rides are per two, can they sit by themselves? (I guess they can "sit", but can they go on Dumbo by themselves)
- Bathroom stops. You'll have no one to leave them with! (yes, I do think about things like that. It's already difficult with a carry-on at the iarport, so I can only imagine it to be very difficult with 3 kids at Disney!!)
- ...

I can only imagine there are some practical things you have to take into consideration.

hi you do bring up some good points however 2 of the children are young enough to be in a pram, and the pram can be used to carry stuff, etc..

As for rides the I would think the 4 and 2 year old could sit together on rides while their mum sits behind them with the youngest child.
As for the point about the bathroom I am sure she has already accounted this already in her daily life for example when she goes to a shopping centre. this is just part of the course when you have children.

 

[SandraVB79]

You can probably see I don't have kids, but those were some of the things I would worry about! haha!

 

[wideeyes]

You can probably see I don't have kids, but those were some of the things I would worry about! haha!

They are perfectly reasonable concerns and I agree these are things that need to be thought about. for example the OP may not feel happy with her two older children riding on there own..

 

[bartty]

I have been thinking about all the rides and logistics of potty breaks etc. I do have a double stroller (pram) and my 2yr old and baby will be riding in it. I also have a sling that I can carry the little one in.
When we went in Feb, my husband carried the baby in the snugli and most rides they counted him as 1 person. I don't think DDs are brave enough to do rides on their own. I guess, since we visit DLP all the time, it's not all about the rides. So, if they give me a hassle, DD4 will have to sit alone or we just have to skip that ride.
Besides, the only ride they want to go on over and over and over again is it's a small world
As for the bathroom situation, I deal with it everyday! So no big hassle there.

 

[wideeyes]

I have been thinking about all the rides and logistics of potty breaks etc. I do have a double stroller (pram) and my 2yr old and baby will be riding in it. I also have a sling that I can carry the little one in.
When we went in Feb, my husband carried the baby in the snugli and most rides they counted him as 1 person. I don't think DDs are brave enough to do rides on their own. I guess, since we visit DLP all the time, it's not all about the rides. So, if they give me a hassle, DD4 will have to sit alone or we just have to skip that ride.
Besides, the only ride they want to go on over and over and over again is it's a small world
As for the bathroom situation, I deal with it everyday! So no big hassle there.

seems like you have thought every though..I agree that dlp is not just about rides.

 

[bartty]

Thanks for the support everyone. Ya'll are just great!!!