Entertaining kids on the train

[TandyR]

In Feburary we are taking the train from Boston to Orlando. We will have a deluxe sleeper for the NYC to Orlando leg. We also have a 7 year old and turning 4 year old....I am looking for ideas to keep them entertained. My DH is bringing his laptop so they can watch DVDs. We will be brining crayons and paper, books, and a couple dolls. So I was wondering what else might be a good idea.

 

[Zephyr]

Your 4 year old might enjoy a Leapster - I just bought one for my 4 year old son for our airplane flight next week. It cost $79 at Target and then I got a Kindergarden cartridge at Toys R Us for, I think, $29. (it does come with one cartridge)

 

[stacy6552]

When our kids were 7 and 2 we made a long car trip and I was amazed that the harry potter book on tape kept everyone quiet the enitre trip!

 

[Memaw2Wm]

When we took the auto-train from Lorton, VA to Sanford FL with a 5 y.o. & a 7 y.o. We took plenty of markers and paper to draw on, their Game Boys, and their favorite stuffed animals. I also bought a pack of Mickey playing cards at Target and taught them how to play "Go Fish" ... they really enjoyed this.

 

[Unofficial627]

I have a young sister (she was 3 at the time), and when we went on the train, we just took a couple coloring books, crayons, books to read to her, and a few dolls. You don't want to pack too much, because you have to carry off and on the train. Also, take them around the train. My sister loved walking around and just exploring it. The club car is also a good idea, big windows + spacious tables = happy children.
Hope this helps!

 

[RumpleMom]

Our family enjoyed playing card games on the AutoTrain. Even your 4 year old can match colors or numbers with some help to play Uno.

Also the train had a magician that did card tricks. Very entertaining.