Give me advice please

[Aibrean3]

only problem with you idea with skyliner is you would need hoppers to get to monorail as they are at other enterences from each other

I am pricing hoppers just for convenience sake versus regular tickets. I would hate to have to change plans mid day and not be able to because I didn't but a hopper, or need to make a quick exit and the easiest mode of transportation is unavailable because we can't hop.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

This is something I have considered and worry about very much. Alot of these concerns have occurred to me at one point or another and are why I need advice as I don't know how to handle them. On a good day I don't have the energy to chase a child when they elope for very long, on my bad days it is extremely difficult and I wish I had an ecv for everyday use. I am the only person though that my children really connect with and will calm down for in a meltdown, or that can talk them down from dangerous situations. I have considered the idea of trying to talk to the kid's dad to see if he would be willing to assist with the trip, but I don't know that I feel like spending that much time with him as we still have a bit of a tense relationship.

still think you are going to need 2 adults/older teen and father does not sound right one for you. when my runner grandson was younger he had an older teen that he loved. granted it was not Disney but we took his friend with us to a local theme park. let them go and do a few rides while we took older brothers on ones that younger couldn't which would have caused meltdown. he grew to love having his friend take him on special rides while we did older ones and not having to watch olders having fun. we were close by but he didn't see us. you have some time and with phones you could be there shortly if in same area/park

 

[Bete]

I think you should try a group activity on a smaller scale locally and see how that works out before deciding about going to Disney World. This could mean going to a local zoo, for example. Are you near any smaller local amusement parks; so, you could go to one? How about going to a children's museum? I think these experiences would give you a wealth of knowledge and prepare you for a more complicated trip like Disney World. It would help you understand if it's possible for you and your helper to handle a Disney World trip. Zoos and some amusement parks rent scooters. You can usually rent a scooter from a local mobility store, too but then you have to haul it in and out of car. You may find some or all your kids may not like rides. We have a set of great grandson twins and one is a daredevil and the other one is scared of a lot of rides. You need to find out how this works for you. Usually, we will take the daredevil on a braver ride while someone else takes the other one on a more baby ride or do a show; so, we split up sometimes. Also, with the ages of your children you may find that all of them may not may not meet the height requirement for a certain ride. Some kids don't do well on simulator rides. Getting in and out of rides may be difficult, too. If you can't help it might be a bit much to expect your helper to secure three kids by herself on a ride. Are you ready for a tantrum if one of the children doesn't get do a ride they want to do? What about long waits for a ride? A DAS is an important tool in your case. But even with a DAS it may prove to be too much to wait in line. If we get back to fastpass for the Disney parks or an equivalent I would definitely use it.

We are in uncertain times and no one can predict when Disney will relax their mask requirement for the parks. Fortunately, your trip is not right now but can your children handle this procedure if it's still being enforced when you go?

Now, you have to realize you will be doing day after day at the Disney parks. The average trek is 6 miles a day. I would definitely try to mix shows and rides and not just do ride after ride. Shows will provide a rest. Right now, we don't know how fast the shows will be returning to Disney. Parades and fireworks provide a rest, too. There are handicap locations for scooters for those activities but you need to be early to secure a spot. Eating at a park can provide a rest, too.

Most important for you is to get identification for each child. There are wrist ID bracelets to use that are not easily removed that would have your cell phone number in case one or more of your children get away from you and lost. In your case I would even try to have a note in a lanyard to describe the child's challenges, too. Yes, they can remove the lanyard but it's worth a try. Maybe, give them a reward for wearing the lanyard each day and not removing it might help them to cooperate.

I would definitely recommend a rest mid afternoon and then go back to the park for the evening. If not then I would consider shorter days. You have to have the strength to handle all of this day after day.

I really feel you have a lot to think about to make this trip doable.

 

[anonymousegirl]

I agree with the thought to have 2 helpers, so each child has a one-to-one adult. You are going to be in the ECV, and you have the double stroller, and your oldest, who you may decide to use the leash method to contain the eloping.

If you budget allows, take a two bedroom DVC unit. This will give you the needed space for the ECV, and stroller, plus 2-3 bathrooms (depending on the resort), and the full kitchen. washer/dryer, but most importantly, a quiet bedroom for the little ones. They can go to bed and the adults can enjoy the living room/kitchen/balcony.

For the resort, there is no "One" resort that is close to all the parks. Animal Kingdom is about 40 minutes from MK, for example. I like the idea of the Monorail resorts since you will spend lots of time at MK. Doing a split stay would work. Disney will move your stuff (including groceries) for you, but you will have to pack it up, so that can be a bit of a hassle. Also, how well do your children adapt to a new environment?

I also second the idea to do a trial run close to home as soon as you are able. Then you can see what concerns manifest and you can work on solutions now, rather than at WDW.