Suggestions on going to Disney with only the kids and one too short

[DawnM]

When I have gone with just the 2 older ones we have had a great time as they are both tall enough to go on almost everything.

But we adopted an almost 3 year old this year. He is currently 38".

What would you suggest?

1. Wait until DH can go along.
2. Pick one day and get a sitter for the youngest and go on the bigger rides just that one day?
3. Buy 2" tall shoes!


Even though my 9 year old is quite responsible, I don't think he could really stay with a 3 year old alone outside of a ride.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Dawn

 

[Mickey'snewestfan]

Is getting your little on to take a "stroller nap" and then standing at the entrance to the ride with your big kids while they ride without you an option? I would think that a 7 and 9 year old could ride by themselves.

Maybe you could promise the big kids 1 ride each nap time?

 

[DawnM]

Oh goodness no! The rides are for ME!

Actually I have no idea if he would take a stroller nap. So far he has been very "I have to be in my certain spot to take a nap" and if we are out he just gets cranky, but if he got tired enough, maybe.

Dawn

Is getting your little on to take a "stroller nap" and then standing at the entrance to the ride with your big kids while they ride without you an option? I would think that a 7 and 9 year old could ride by themselves.

Maybe you could promise the big kids 1 ride each nap time?

 

[Barb D]

I took then DS7 and DD5 to MK alone once. He was desperate to ride Space Mountain (and had done it before), and she refused to go on it, so I sent him alone. DD and I went through the line with him, saw him safely into his space ship, and then were taken to the end of the ride where they get out of the space ship.

I think if you really want to go on the rides yourself, you'll have to come up with another adult (or maybe a teen?) to come with you so you can child swap.

 

[all4fun]

I think if you really want to go on the rides yourself, you'll have to come up with another adult (or maybe a teen?) to come with you so you can child swap.

This is what I would suggest too. Do you have a relative or close friend that would be willing to come along? The only thing you could do is either send the older two alone (I do believe some rides have minimum age requirements to ride without an accompanying adult i.e. Tomorrowland Speedway). This site lists the Ride Restrictions. I'm not sure how up to date it is.


Hth.

 

[sss]

HI,
I have TWINS and one is taller than the other. ONe could probably do some of the rides with height restrictions but definitely not the other one (they are fraternal twins). We are leaving for WDW tomorrow . My husband and I decided that if they both can't ride then none of the kids ride...we don't want to make my shorter daughter feel bad about herself...so in view of that i suggest that if you can't get another adult to go with you then wait for your husband. BUT that's just my .02 cents.
hth,
sss

 

[MrsBanks]

HI,
I have TWINS and one is taller than the other. ONe could probably do some of the rides with height restrictions but definitely not the other one (they are fraternal twins). We are leaving for WDW tomorrow . My husband and I decided that if they both can't ride then none of the kids ride...we don't want to make my shorter daughter feel bad about herself...so in view of that i suggest that if you can't get another adult to go with you then wait for your husband. BUT that's just my .02 cents.
hth,
sss

I'm not the OP but I don't think that would work in her situation - her kids are 9, 7 and 3 - I don't think that it is fair to tell the 9 y/o he can't ride/do something because the 3 y/o is too short

My kids are 5 & 3 (3 y/o is a shorty like me) so when we go we use rider-switch - obviously not an option if there is only 1 adult - not being able to ride certain things last trip has given my DD something to look forward to on another trip (and when she refuses to eat veggies I can say "don't you want to grow big and tall so you can ride XXXX?")

** Disclaimer ** Before anyone flames that sometimes life is not fair I obviously know that and there are plenty of times I say no to both kids

 

[KeepSwimming]

Our children range in ages 9 to 2 and throughout our many trips "so and so" has been able to ride, while others haven't. We have never made a big deal about it. In fact, it has turned into a rite of passage to be able to ride certain things and the kids make a big deal out of it. We have a strict "no whining" rule. The whiners have to sit out of the next ride. One sharp look or surprised "are YOU whining?" and the kids put a sock in it FAST.

If this is a problem YOU have with the rides then I would either get another adult to join you on the trip, or accept the fact that the "mommies" usually get the short end of the stick. What we do for our kids, right?

Good luck to you......

 

[JMLBrats]

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If this is a problem YOU have with the rides then I would either get another adult to join you on the trip, or accept the fact that the "mommies" usually get the short end of the stick. What we do for our kids, right?

Good luck to you......[/QUOTE]

 

[Traveliz]

I like your idea of getting a sitter for a day and going wild - if you have hoppers you can get out early and hit as many parks as you need to with the older ones and get just the big rides done.

I think its a great idea!

Liz

 

[DawnM]

Thanks. I am going to sift though this. I am trying to get DH to think about going about 6 weeks later than I would go alone. I think it would be better.

Dawn