How to keep children busy during a wait?

[bangzoom6877]

If we go to Beaches and Cream for an early dinner (arriving there between 4:30 and 5PM) during peak summertime (middle to end of July), I know we will have to wait...I am anticipating 30-45 minutes. Is there any way to keep the kids busy so they are not bored during that time? Anything near there we can see and still hear when our table is ready? Or should I go over there myself first and DH come afterward with the kids? We will be staying at BWV so right across the lake. Maybe I should find out first how long the wait is by calling then go there myself first and have them meet me? What would you suggest?

When we had to wait 20 min for our table at Crystal Palace (we arrived 45 min before our ADR time), the show was going on in front of the castle and we could see it from the waiting area right outside. The kids loved that. They will be 3 and 5 when we go next.

 

[mmccan]

We have been there twice. The arcade is right next door so we take the kids in there while we wait. It keeps them occupied and makes the wait go much faster. On our last trip our boys were 3, 6, and 8.

 

[RMulieri]

The arcade is next door or bring coloring pages for them to sit at the tables outside. Beaches and Cream is in the SAB pool area so lots to look at.

 

[Tir na nOg]

When my son was young, I made notecards with questions on them from Disney movies, rides, books, etc. Things like "What book was Christopher Robin in?" or "Who is Donald Duck's girlfriend?" "How many ghosts are in the Haunted Mansion?" You can find lots of stuff online by searching Disney trivia.

 

[91Coupe]

This may sound funny but it works with my 4 yr old son. We carry around a few Hot Wheels Cars in a bag. At DW some in pockets or backpack would be good and I would even go as far as to get them the same # and Cars. That will make things better. It works at home for us.