Packing/Parks with Toddler

[DaystarPearl]

My sister is taking her 22 month old granddaughter to Disney with us in October. Any ideas what we should pack for vacation for her and suggestions for the parks? It's been awhile since we have had to travel with a little one, need some new mommy ideas.

 

[AshleeH]

Stroller - sippy for water (free water offered throughout WDW, we just refilled her cup with that), and midday breaks for naps where possible (although my daughter at 18 months did nap a few days in the stroller). If you do character meals, don't expect much - she might be terrified of the furry characters and shy with the face characters. Other than that, I just took a VB hipster purse with a small pack of wipes and diapers and made sure to have her favorite blankie in the stroller basket (we took it on all rides - it fit in my purse when necessary) and that was that. I try for "Less is more" whenever possible.

 

[lucyddr]

We took our 20 month olds last year, and here's a link to the thread I posted about our experience! I think the key is being VERY flexible! Have food and drink available at all times and just try to go with the flow of the toddler!

http://disboards.com/threads/disney-with-twin-toddlers-our-guide.3329925/#post-52288783

 

[DaystarPearl]

We took our 20 month olds last year, and here's a link to the thread I posted about our experience! I think the key is being VERY flexible! Have food and drink available at all times and just try to go with the flow of the toddler!

http://disboards.com/threads/disney-with-twin-toddlers-our-guide.3329925/#post-52288783

I love their custom outfits, did you make them yourself?

 

[lucyddr]

No. I bought them from various Etsy and smocked clothing vendors. I am not going quite as "fancy" this year, but we still have a few cute ones to wear!

 

[staceyrhood]

I highly recommend a stroller fan...they are a lifesaver!

 

[LadyOfDunBroch]

I know I'm a little late but favorite snacks for lines/meltdowns was LIFESAVER when we brought our 2 1/2 year old!

 

[WuvEeyore]

I kept plenty of snacks available when DD was 2.5. I'd recommend a toy or activity bought just for the trip. We brought a travel size magna doodle and a coloring book that used water, so it would dry and she could use it again. October can still be warm, so a stroller fan or misting fan might be good, too.