HI everyone!
I'm new to this thread. You seem like a tight group, so nice to see everyone cares so much about each other!
I'm hopping on this thread because I'm not sure if I'm a control freak (who am I kidding?!
), but I WORRY about EVERYTHING! Especially on vacations, because it is all in my hands. But the worst part is that DH doesn't always like the way I plan things and will complain - but won't offer to help plan either! Anyway, planning my first family trip to WDW in just over a month and here are my biggest fears... Does anyone have any suggestions to help with any of them?
1. DH and kids won't like the food at the restaurants where I've made reservations. (All are very picky and I can't please everyone!)
Did you check out the menus? Maybe telling them that there will be things that they like better at another place next time, etc. etc. When I went last Summer with my DSIS and her kids, we did several buffets, because the kids could choose whatever they wanted - I think Buffets are great for a group of picky eaters who don't all have the same taste!
2. We'll be rushed or put out trying to get to the reservations I've made and it will make DH miserable. (He's not at all happy that we have to make "reservations" to every sit down meal and then aren't even guaranteed to be seated when we arrive...)
Having a car will make a huge difference on this one. It is true that it cramps your style to go to ADRs, but believe me, the dinners are themes in themselves and part of the entertainment, you need a break from the park, and if you are doing DDP, you can show your husband how much money you can save and how nice it is not to worry about your food budget!
3. Someone, or worse yet, all of us, will get sick or even hurt! DD broke her arm 2 days before our last vacation! And we're going in November and it seems the kids always get sick then at some point - usually a bad month for colds for us. One good thing is that we're all sick right now - does that decrease our odds for November?!
That is a concern. Take lots of vitamin C and Echinnachea (?) to build up your immune systems - keep em all locked up about a week before you go! 
4. We won't see as much as I'd like. Ok, I guess all first timers have that fear. I don't want to do it all, but really want all 3 kids to see a lot of what they love. And with DS at age 9 and both DDs ages 6 and 4, their interests vary a lot. We have 7 days in the parks, but I don't want to rush and want to enjoy ourselves. DH has no intentions of going along with any tour plans to avoid lines and crowds, so I'm afraid we'll be roaming aimlessly or standing in long lines with a miserable DH.
There's no way you will see it all in one trip, unless your trip is REALLY long! My suggestion is to sit down with your family and pick a "must do" for each park for everyone in your family. Then add in the things you as the planner want them to experience.
NEWS FOR DH: You must be there early, get FP - you can get most of the big stuff done by 1pm - go take a break for a swim and a nap at the resort, then do dinner and go back to the park ready to play while others are exhausted from standing in line in the heat all afternoon. You will have a relaxing fun family vacation!
I would get a passporter, plan your time at the park even if DH doesn't want to - they have a touring with kids plan that works good. Convince him that you just want to be sure you get the most out of the park and to be there early for rope drop. Also, we found, and have read that you should go to the parks that do NOT have EMH - all 30,000 people staying in the resorts are going to be there, too! 
You get to sleep an hour later that way!
5. The car ride will be horrendous! DH is only going for me and the kids, it just not his thing. But he'll be doing most of the driving, so I'm worried about how bad it'll get in the two 8 hour driving days it'll take to get there.
Movies and car games!!!! Extra appreciation for DH! 
6. And on every vacation I worry that I will forget something extremely important - who doesn't?!
Don't worry, whatever you forget, you can have a good time without it. Even a medication can be called for at your home pharmacy and you can get a small amount to get you through. Maybe you should put your camera in the car early, cuz that is your main thing!
7. They won't have adjoining rooms for us, even though they've guaranteed it. We're staying at Pop Century.
I'm not sure about how that works, but I would think that if they gave you a guarantee and they don't have it, they will find you something. You have all those little ones - they will understand that.
8. We'll lose our tickets/room passes or whatever you call them these days.
Make copies of your receipt if you purchase them from home, then if they get lost, you can get the days replaced. They can look them up and know what you've used.
If you lose your KTTW card, you can have them stopped and replaced and reissued. If you frequently lose things, you don't need to have your CC put on your keys, so no one can charge on your card. I usually give mine to DH cuz he keeps them in his wallet - I tend to be distracted easily.
9. My camera will get lost, stolen, or broken. I'm a scrapbooker and this is our first family trip to WDW - ENOUGH SAID!
That happened to DDIL when we were at DL with DGSs first trip there - 
I carry a small bag over my shoulder and keep my camera in there - it just stays there unless I am taking a pic!
10. ONE OF THE KIDS WILL GET LOST!!!
That is scarey - teach your kids about staying right with you - communicate with each other about who has who - we lost our son once by each thinking the other one had him. Also teach them about the CMs and their costumes and their name tags - any CM will get them to where you can pick them up and they all know where to send you if you are looking for your child. They are really good at helping - tell a CM right away if someone is missing.
I'm sure the list could go on if I keep thinking about it long enough. I am so excited
about this trip and so scared
at the same time - HELP!!!
IF not, I'll try again when we get back from Mexico.
6am and I was out pounding the pavement. Now if only I can keep it up everyday, maybe I'll loose some weight.
We are heading out in 
- on planning another WDW trip!
They had to give me THREE shots of novacane; I took 800mg. of Advil before I went in; and they me a 1000mg of Tylenol when they were done. I can't even imagine what I'm going to feel after this numbness wears off. Dentist said the tooth was infected and she drained alot; was actually pleased with how much she cleaned out. But she didn't want to finish completely because she knew I was uncomfortable. But the time I go back next week, the antibiotic should have everything cleared up and it won't be as bad. I'm so glad I really don't have anywhere to go until Friday - I do look pretty hideous!
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