Taking Grandchild to Disney

[Carole]

We are considering taking our almost three year grandson to Disney without his parents. His parents are fine with it as he's been to Disney several times. It would be a short trip. Anyone want to share their experiences? Thanks!

 

[Robo]

We are considering taking our almost three year grandson to Disney without his parents. His parents are fine with it as he's been to Disney several times. It would be a short trip. Anyone want to share their experiences? Thanks!

I guess the first question would be, how much time does he spend with you away from his parents?

 

[Carole]

He stayed with us four nights in July without any problems. We see him a lot and he is very comfortable with us.

 

[Robo]

He stayed with us four nights in July without any problems. We see him a lot and he is very comfortable with us.

That's an important hurdle cleared.

Ask him (and his parents) about which are his favorite rides.
Then, just go to WDW and have fun!


Oh, and wait until you are LEAVING MK before buying a balloon.

 

[bushdianee]

I took my niece when she was almost 3. She never once asked or cried for her parents. We just went at her pace taking breaks when she needed them.

 

[disnut8]

After reading the previous posts and being a grandmother myself, I will be devious. This is YOUR time to be with your grandchild. We've gone with both grandkids but their parents were with us (damn it!) but we did have "alone" times with the grandkids. We didn't spoil them and we used their parents' rules but, well, maybe a few extra "goodies" came back with them.

One thing - make sure the child follows the same rules his parents have in their house. Yes, it's vacation and you want to spoil but - if the parents say "8:00 is his bedtime", then have him back by 8:00. If he shouldn't eat A, B, and C, then don't have him eat that because it looks nice. You've already spent time with him but he's changed since the last time you saw him so, get up to date with things. At three years old, he'll change with you before you give him back to his parents.

Take a camera and share photos with his parents. Text often. Have him talk to his parents every day, at least at bedtime because, at that age, that's a special time, and maybe in the morning to tell them what he's going to do that day. Have him share his enthusiasm with his parents because even if they aren't there in person, they are there in all of your hearts.

 

[Micca]

DW and I are taking our DGDs aged 3 & 4 next summer, but their parents, and our other DD & her DH are also going. We figure between the 6 adults we can enjoy the trip without too much wear & tear At this young age, I'd be concerned about just me and DW with the two kids. When they get a little older, it won't be a problem.