MMMMmmmmm, everyone of your snacks look wonderful!!! I would just add Mickey Ice Cream bar and a rice crispy Mickey head. Sorry, no good advice on Via Napoli vs. Tony's.
Seriously, we are going to have to get the boys at least one. 
But we are looking at a regular double stroller as opposed to the jogging. We did a jogging for the twins last trip and it didn't have enough resistance. I know that sounds weird right. But basically, Nana was a stroller that doubles as a walker. Regular strollers do better for this than jogging.
hmmm. I think my best bet is to convince someone else in my group to get one and let me try it. 
Those snacks look wonderful!!! And I completely agree with you about the frozen lemonades. They are a great snack when it's hot out. Super cold, tasty, and don't melt as fast as ice cream. You can enjoy those for quite a while as you wander around a park. We are big fans of those.
I may have to take a couple notes from your list. Epcot is going to be our snack around the world day, and you've got some yummy-looking items on your list! Mmmmm, salted caramel....
I love the idea of snacking around the world. And I don't think I have picked out enough stuff. 
I know her logic is that they never use a stroller at home so why would they need one in the parks? But when we go shopping they are also typically in a buggy. Can we rent one of those? j/k. <--I am laughing because my kids don't sleep in. They will be up between 6:30 and 7:30 no matter what. 
But maybe my DH and I can draw straws or something so that one of us can sleep in. 
What else can I cut? Maybe we will just eat less and really try to share.
it in. Well, actually what is getting squeezed is Tony's Town Square, but that's okay...I think...I really am trying to get good with it...
I had forgotten how it felt to travel (by car) with two littles. All the planning and packing and breaks for diapering and feeding..... and then, still, not knowing how it's all going to work out in the end... 
You are a rockin, brave momma! 
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Woh, that transportation post....
I'm sending you lots and lots of pixie dust that the boys enjoy the ride and don't get fussy and you have a painless drive to the World!
Hmmm, the stroller issue. That's a tough one. I think I'd let your sister have her way. Honestly, the worst that could happen is her little guys poop out and she has to rent a Disney stroller. If it happens every day, well, tough lesson learned for your sis.
But, she may only need one on a day or two. My son walked the parks for 10 days when he was newly five. A little older, but not a huge difference. He did great. Only one night did he fall asleep on dad while we were waiting for the fireworks and couldn't wake back up - so dad carried him to the buses, for the (standing) ride back to Pop Century, and then back to our room.
Granted, that would be a lot tougher with two kids, but with four/five adults, and if it's only a day or two that they get so exhausted, you could make it work. And one double stroller will make navigating the crowds a lot easier the rest of the time. I think it's worth a shot. Just make sure she's open to renting in a pinch. There's no point in making everyone miserable over $30 (or whatever a double stroller is nowadays
There are four adults going, one per kid. But we can manage. I am more worried with having the option of strapping them down, than I am with them falling alseep. 
I can't suggest much when it comes to the Epcot snacks, we tried snacking around the world for the first time on our last trip, so haven't had a chance to try a lot (sushi in Japan, éclair and mousse in France). But, I'll be sure to include a review after our trip, or pass along any highlights we come across. Only 8 more days!
Good Luck working out your reservations. I don't envy you trying to come up with the perfect meal plan for that many people. We have a difficult time agreeing on where we want to go and there's only the four of us.
I really like this suggestion. Thank you so much. I can't just add it to the MK Day 2 because we are taking advantage of EMMHs that morning. So I will have to replace Kona breakfast on MK Day 1. But I can move Kona breakfast to the Kouzzina breakfast slot that I was considering canceling anyways. Yeah, Kona isn't as convenient to Epcot as it is to MK, but we can arrive late that morning since we are only doing World Showcase anyways.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You are a genius!
Now lets hope my luck holds out and the necessary ADRs are all still available. But this way I just need a lunch LTT and a breakfast Crystal Palace and a breakfast Kona. The Crystal Palace breakfast will be the hardest as I need that first thing in the morning.
Thanks, I need all the help I can get. The few day trips we have taken to Tennessee, the boys have cried the last half of the way home. So I don't expect going to Disney to be too different. They just give out of thier car seats.
Poor Babies and poor you! I really hope it goes better this time. They are getting older, maybe they'll be a bit more interested in their toys this time. Or maybe you could try some cartoons on a kindle or something to draw their attention off the carseats. Good luck!
I like this approach. A little bit of tough love. The cost of a Disney Stroller though makes me
Ahhh, I didn't consider that particular issue. I was thinking more of the whining, "I'm tired," "Carry Me" type issues. If you've got a runner, I'd go with the stroller all the way. Losing a little guy at Disney World would freak me out!!!
Only 8 days! Wow that is just around the corner. I a cannot wait for you TR. Universal is going to be such a suprise and such a welcomed releife after a tent at fort wilderness in the summer.
Are the kids driving you nuts asking for hints yet?
They are definitely trying to figure it out, especially now that Matt is constantly talking about the trip. He told Em it was a 14 hour drive (it's more like 16) and she was trying to estimate the mileage based on interstate speeds. She had a pretty good estimate going, until I foiled her by reminding her that some locations include long highway drives (like when we visit my sister in Destin, there's two hours of highway driving at the end that takes for-freaking-ever). She had to expand her circle of possibilities then. Ha!
Either she's a really good actress or I've been worrying about nothing. She sure seems to be clueless now. Or maybe Matt's game-playing is giving her doubts...
We'll see.
lol, we really only have 4 people too. The 4 year olds and babies don't get a vote. But it is four adults who have made a monetary investment and want to get what they want out of the experience. And of course we try to consider the kids. Otherwise, I think all 4 adults would prefer Yak and Yeti to Tusker House. But the boys love Daisy.
THE TRANSPORTATION
The Transportation in the Parks: Rented Double Stroller for the Babies and Walking for the 4 year olds???
I have a double stroller for my babies, but it is the only thing that fits in the trunk. So we are going to rent rather than dragging it down there and back. That way we can have luxury items like clothes and toiletries.
I have suggested to my sister that she rent one for the 4 year olds as well but she isnt biting. Is this a huge mistake? Can two 4 year olds (newly 4, they turn 4 about 6 weeks before we leave) really walk the parks?
Seriously, should I just rent one for her, and then when we have it she will thank me for my amazing Disney Trip Planning Skillz? We are also taking the strap on baby carriers to carry the babies on us. I doubt we will wear these all day, but do you think we can wear them enough that the 4 year olds can use the stroller if necessary? I am also considering renting 2 sit or stand strollers. This would allow the 4 year olds sit if they need to, but means I am getting and therefore have to deal with two strollers. If my sister were going to do a stroller for sure, then yeah, it would probably be better than 2 double strollers. I just dont know what to do. There are not a lot of companies renting the sit and stands either. I could get a glider for the 4 year olds, but I dont know if gliding is the same and getting to actually sit down.
Given the budget, I dont think I can afford to do much more than rent the cheapest double stroller I can find. At a minimum, I am looking for one that fully reclines. Are there any other must haves? Any veterans out there with some advice?
programing that they are permitted to watch. 
Whatever, makes him feel better. But every now and then I watch Sophia the First (hey, what can I say I think it is cute 
). And Bryan will stop what he is doing and watch with me. 
We buy most of the kids clothes from Children's consignment sales. There are several in our area. Since we like for the twins to match, we get the twin clothes from Multiples Club's Consignment Sale. Consignment Sales happen twice a year (spring and fall). Fall Sales will be starting up in August!!! I am so excited. I am hoping to find some Disney Treasures to take on our trip. Right now I am at 5 Disney outfits and I really need 10. I think a Wal-Mart run is now a definate. He would come back with all the wrong stuff. 
Thank you for joining in and for the well wishes. We are going to need them. Hi! Just joining in... I'm really excited to stumble on your report. I'm just beginning to plan a November trip for my twins (they will be 15 months then). Things I am agonizing about: diapers, stroller, naps, and feeding them! I'm hoping to learn a few tips from you.
Other random thoughts: I, too, don't get the obsession over Illuminations. It's so lame!
Also, Mickey Rice Krispie treats are my all-time favorite. I love to buy them at the Main Street Confectionery (did this get changed to the new Starbucks, though?). At the old bakery, anyway, they used to make them fresh every day. We were married at the Disney Wedding Pavilion 3 years ago and I went to the bakery and ordered 50 RK treats in my wedding colors to pass out to all of my guests. Yes, I love them that much!
Have a great trip!
Glad to have you aboard. I am also glad to see I am not the only Disney fan crazy enough to take twin babies to Disney World. Lately, everytime they get overwhelming I can't help but stop to think, "It is just going to be worse at Disney. Am I crazy?" For example, we started on stage 3 food recently and now they are eating soooo slow. As feeding time was pushing 40 minutes, I couldn't help but think, "Is this going to take even longer in Disney World when there is so much to look at?" If I just had Alex, I would be concerned but not overly worried. Bryan has me shaking in my boots. 
That child gets tired easily and insists on things being just so. He is a thumb sucker but will only put it in his mouth and calm down if he is in his bed, with the lights off and the noise machine on. Nothing else will do. Even if Alex is unhappy, he eventually calms down, accepts where he is, and goes to sleep. 
