Strategy for 4, 6 & 9 year old this week? HELP!!!

[nativetxn]

Hi <b>Whitey101</b> Welcome to the DIS.

I'm going to put a copy of this post on our Disney for Families board for you. You might want to check there for replies, also.

I am also putting a copy of this post on our Universal Board for you.

I haven't traveled with small children in many years. I really don't know how to advise you with this. Good luck!

 

[zakatak]

I have no idea where to begin...

Good luck!

 

[geffric]

Why not try SeaWorld 1 day and then you can go back for a nap and then go back to SeaWorld. The kids will all enjoy SeaWorld. Nap is difficult at WDW if you are not staying on property. however, at MK you can go to Country Bears and hope that the 4 year old falls asleep because it is dark and cool. Nowhere at Ak to sleep,.... Do you have a stroller for the 4 year old to fall alseep in?

Universal IOA is great if your kids like Rollar Coasters but be careful of the height restrctions your kids may not be tall enough.

You might want to consider purchasing your tickets at the Disney Store before you go. I believe it is less expensive than the gate.

 

[Whitey101]

THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME. I'M IN FLORIDA AND DON'T HAVE A STRATEGY. I JUST FOUND THIS BOARD AND DESPERATELY NEED HELP!!!!!

HERE'S MY PROPOSAL THAT I NEED FEEDBACK ON:

SUNDAY - DRIVE FROM SARASOTA TO OCALA TO GO TO SILVER SPRINGS. THE KIDS WANT TO SEE FISH AND ALLIGATOR WRESTLING REALLY BAD! IS THIS PLACE ANY GOOD?

SUNDAY PM - ARRIVE AT THE RESIDENCE INN SEAWORLD. KIDS SWIM AT HOTEL THEN GO TO BED.

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY GO TO WDW + 1 OF THE WATERPARKS. WHICH IS THE BEST WATERPARK & WHERE'S THE BEST PLACE TO BUY TICKETS FOR WDW? ALSO, MY 4 YEAR OLD HAS TO TAKE A NAP IN THE AFTERNOON SO WHAT IS THE BEST STRATEGY HERE?

THURSDAY - GO TO UNIVERSAL? WHICH PARK DO I GO TO?

FRIDAY - FLYING HOME

I APPRECIATE ALL FEEDBACK!!!

 

[BuzzLightYear3]

Not sure if you'll get this in time, but here are my suggestions....

1) A great place to buy tickets is Paramount International Travel,
I think they will deliver to your hotel room. At this point, instead of using their website, I'd try to reach them by phone at 888-281-6699. I'm not sure if you'll be able to get them before Monday morning though.

2) I can't help with Silver Springs....don't know anything about it.

3) I'd recommend Blizzard Beach for the WDW water park. They have a 'Jr. Ski Patrol' area which is specifically designed for ages 5-12; it'd be a good 'middle ground' for all of your kids. They also have the best family raft ride, and have better slides.

Typhoon Lagoon is nice too.....it has better landscaping and a more relaxed environment. Typhoon Lagoon has an incredible wave pool and also lots of sand to dig in.

4) At Univeral, the parks are really different. Univeral Studios has more show oriented rides. Islands of Adventure had lots of rides including some pretty adventurous rides. If your kids have rides in mind, IOA is probably the best choice.

I 2nd the other posters advice to give Sea World a try too. It's a great park and also provides a break from the 'wait in lines for rides' days. Could be some welcomed variety to your trip.

Have a great time!