Feeling overwhelmed...need more resources

[my3kidsmom]

Our first trip is coming up FAST! We'll be there April 23-April 30. I've had 5 months to plan and now here I am going into panic mode because I haven't done much planning.

I did print some of the touring plans from touringplans. But, I feel like I'm still not finding all the info I need. Those plans seem to be solely geared toward rides/attractions. I'm interested in some of the more laid-back things like meet and greets with characters, fireworks shows, princess storytimes, etc. I think my kids will be much more thrilled with the "magic" of Disney rather than just cramming in as many rides as we can.

Also, I will 20 wks pregnant (4.5 months) during our vacation. So, I'd like to find information about what rides I can/can't go on. We'll also have our 6 yr old, 4 yr old, and 14 mo old with us. So, I would like to find out which rides my 14 mo old will be able to ride. Will they let a child that small on most rides that are ok for young kids as long as they are sitting in the lap of an adult?

There must be a resource I'm missing that has all this info listed in one place. But, I find myself skipping all over the internet for tidbits of info here and there.

PLEASE HELP!!

Bridget

 

[cranbiz]

Generally Deb Willis's site www.Allearsnet.com has most of the information that you are looking for. Steve Soares has a site http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/ that will normally list times, but they do change.

For a lot of the shows you will need to check with the daily schedule printed at the parks for the day's show times. Some have a different schedule depending on the day.

 

[Baloo]

First of all calm down Bridget...this is your vacation a time to relax and enjoy not stress!

We have some suggestions touring the MK with little ones here at the DIS: http://www.wdwinfo.com/Just_for_kids/touringMK_kids.htm

And some things on Epcot:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Just_for_kids/epcotkids.htm

Here's a height calculator to figure out what rides your child can do:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/height.htm

The whole section on KIDS at WDW:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Just_for_kids/index.htm

Here's a link to another site with tips when your pregnant and visiting WDW: http://allearsnet.com/pl/pregnant.htm

also character greetings:http://allearsnet.com/tp/fur.htm



I was 6 mths pregnant on a WDW vacation a verrrrry longtime ago...my DS Erich is 12 now....anyway,you need time to REST ,maybe prop you're feet up and drink plenty of water.



Remember to take it easy with yourself and kids this age.You might not see and do EVERYTHING but if you take the time to slow down and really enjoy what your are doing I guarantee y'all will have a magical trip!!!

 

[HydroGuy]

TourGuideMike has a lot of good info gathered into one place: www.tourguidemike.com. If you click on the banner at the top of the page you can sign up for $19. If you decide it is not for you, you can get your money back. Lots and lots of good advice at TGM, put together by "Mike" who is a professional WDW tour guide. Info there extends beyond touring to parades, shows, restaraunts, transportation, etc.

Other free resources Baloo mentioned are also good.