Share your favorite tip-PLEASE

[Jenniww]

I just started reading these boards a week ago and have learned so much.

I was wondering if everyone would share the best tip they have gotten off these boards.

Mine so far- bring a plane present, my son(6) is flying for the first time is scared already and I'm going to get him excited about a mickey mouse wrapped present I will let him open on the plane.

 

[jksgrammy]

Not sure what airline you're traveling with, but you might want to mention to the cabin crew that this is your son's first time traveling. When we did that for our daughter, the captain actually made an announcement over the loudspeaker welcoming our daughter by her first name, and then one of the cabin crew provided our daughter with a "wings" pin. 'Course this was many years ago, but you might want to check and see if they would do something like this.

 

[thebecka]

You may also wanna be careful with having a wrapped present on the plane. I'm not surre how it would muster going through security.

Favorite tips... hmmmmmm... big pen and autograph books to get character autographs, sitting in the front car of the monarail (sp) for an awesome view, make advance reservations where ever possible but leave time to do fun spur of the moment things, ride Dumbo & the Buzzlight Year rides, naptime on the train at MK always works for us, phone & video chargers, buy small gifts for little ones at the Dollar Store before you leave to prevent begging and full blown melt downs . I'm sure I'll think of more...

 

[kimis]

We take our grandchildren as the turn to 4 to DL (we WDW for ourselves LOL). I put together a"Disney busy bag". I go to the .99 and 1.00 stores to find disney paper, coloring books, crayons, markers, and what ever else I can find to put in the bag. Sometimes little toys (cars, dolls). Than once we are there everynight as they are in the bathroom brushing their teeth and getting ready for bed a disney item or toy magically appears on their pillows. We also order birthday buckets to be delivered to the room. You can get the buckets in many different themes and it comes with a little birthday cake. Ofcourse we tell the people at the front desk it is a special birthday and they give birthday pins out to wear. Totally special. This sounds like it takes a lot of $$$$$ but it doesn't. I shop months out and look for all the clearance sales and you would be surprised where all the places are that you could find disney stuff. enjoy

 

[summerlandjeff]

I posted this tip sometime back (before Christmas) but I think it's worth repeating;

When you find a good tip or suggestion, highlight it with your mouse, then right click the mouse and choose copy. Then go to your word program and create a file (mine is DisneyInfo) and paste it to the document. When you're ready to go, print out your document and you have all those tips and suggestions to read and not have to remember everything!

 

[Mrs.PrinceCharming]

Not off the board, but personal experience on this past NYE. If in the Magic Kingdom after the 2nd parade, stay behind the castle. The area in front of the castle is a body to body madhouse. Behind the castle, there are 5 minute waits for major attractions and great views of the NYE fireworks.

 

[Frantasmic]

Go early in the day. Afternoons, not mornings, are for sleeping.

You can get so much accomplished in any of the parks with either
morning EMH or just being there to open the parks.

You can do a whole lot more from 9-11 than from 11-3.

 

[tlhewitt52]

I would also say EMH take full advantage especially the ones in the morning we got all the favorite Fantasyland rides doen in an hour!! Also, if you go during busy season make sure you get seats early for Fantasmic they pack it to standing room only!!

 

[byoung]

GR in the parks will print you boarding passes.

 

[luvmyfam444]

GR in the parks will print you boarding passes.

explain please...boarding passes for what?

 

[luvmyfam444]

our favorite tip has been the haircuts in MK...kiddos loved it!

 

[themudd4]

When packing...especially if you have kids you will probably end up needing to wash clothes...THIS GETS $$$. Before you leave home take your powder laundry detergant and pre measure it out into zip lock baggies, and take fabric softner sheets, bleach pen, and stain stick.
JUST THOUGHT ABOUT SOMETHING: Your flying so you may not want to put a white powder substance into zip lock baggies...unless you like the idea of being strip searched. maybe pick up a small box of your favorite brand.
I agree with the morning EMH!!!
Don't forget to take your ADR confirmation numbers with you!

Go to your local Home Depot and get your lime green Mickey head. Some people from these boards put these on their room doors, backpacks etc...lets other Diser's know your there! I write my screen name on my and decorate our room window with them.

If your planning on tipping Mousekeeping...(and I usually do) sit down with your kids and make up mouskeeping envelopes for each day of your stay. If you can, go ahead and put the money in them and that is one less thing to worry about!

 

[luvmyeor]

Instead of a wrapped present for the flight here's what I did for my two nieces' first trip to WDW. I purchased drawstring backpacks (found a minnie mouse one on clearance at the Disney Store and bought a denim one and found a Tink iron-on for it). I purchased various things throughout the year to put in the backpacks(most were Disney-themed): coloring book, crayons, deck of cards, autograph book and pen(I had purchased these on my last trip to WDW--Wal-Mart had them for a great price), pins and lanyard for trading, disposable camera, t-shirt with their favorite character, etc. My nieces loved their goody bags and I got out of buying them souvenirs at the park. They also used their backpacks to carry a jacket, snacks, etc to the park everyday. Their Dad gave them souvenir money and once it was gone they were done shopping.

 

[DizneyNutz]

Don't do COMMANDO style touring or everyone will get cranky. Know what the must sees for each individual and concentrate on them and hopefully know that you will return. You CANNOT see it all in one trip, so don't try. Have a WONDERFUL trip

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I did this and it was wonderful...

I brought a stack of colorful washcloths (Target $1.99 for 12) and each morning put 2 in a large Ziploc bag with a couple of scoops of ice from the machines in the hotel and tossed the bag in the stroller. As the day went on, the heat melted the ice and I used the cloths on the faces and necks of DD and DS when I noticed the September heat getting to them. They sure loved the cool cloths and they were very refreshing.

 

[wardfamily1]

We brought our own stroller. I made a sign that said "Property of the Ward Family of Michigan" to attach to the stroller using my computer. On the back of the sign, I put our cell phone numbers in case the stroller happened to 'wander off' while we were in an attraction.
I used a 1/2 sheet of cardstock paper, the Walt Disney font and decorated it with Mickey Head stickers. I then laminated it with the self stick laminate and then put a couple of metal grommets from the notions section of Walmart. I attached it to the stroller with zip ties through the grommets so it could not be easily removed, but would still be flexible enough to fold with the umbrella stroller. Many people at the parks commented on what a good idea it was to make it.

 

[disneefamily]

Disnee Dad Says.................................................

Dumbo Dash. Even during the summer you can ride all of Fantasyland in less than an hour!

Have your son make up some awards to hand out to outstanding cast members! Draw a picture and write "you're doing great", "good job" etc.

Hand them out to "regular" cast members. Our daughter gave them to waiters, animal trainers, maids, monorail driver, a bus driver and even a street sweeper! A street sweeper who whistled zip a dee doo dah while cleaning up the mess guests left behind had to get one!

She even gave one to a survey taker. It was her first week on the job and survey taker was all excited as she asked her questions. when the survey was done, DD gave her an E award (E for Elizabeth and E for excellent). She started crying!

Mark Parch. He was the waiter at the Sci-Fi Diner at MGM. He was excellent at his job and got an E award. Five minutes later he comes back with a guy in a suit. It seems the President of food operations for WDW just happened to be in the restaurant while we were there!

He was impressed that Mark got an award from us, but was much more impressed when we explained that we give out no more than ONE a day!

That would be my best tip.

 

[reelmom]

Take lots of pictures and video. And let the kids decide what to do, even if it is just for one day. We had to ride Small world and Buzz Lightyear several times in a row but DS4 and DS3 loved it. We had a better time when the kids were enjoying it than when we were dragging them everywhere to see everything. Have fun!

 

[beebumble]

Can anyone go to the Barber shop for a trim??
Or is it just for kids??
What a super scrapbooking moment that would be!!



Have a magical nite

 

[Tiggergrams1]

Yes, anyone can go to the barber shop and you can even get all the glitter and pixie dust to if you want it.