traveling with multiples!!

[kritter]

Jill - We first took the twins at 28 mos. It was a perfect age - old enough to be somewhat self-sufficient, but not yet potty trained. Our youngest was 4 mos for her first trip. We took her just after her 3rd b-day and I hadn't even started potty training. We were in the MK and she announced she had to go. Took her into the ladies' room and that was it. Done. Never had an accident. Thanked God that day because the twins were almost 4 before they were trained. Neither of them wanted to be the first not to wear diapers!

Kritter -

Finally am able to use my fingers again! It's been so danged cold here! Finally today we made it into the 20's. I've also had "Grandma duty" as my folks are in Mexico - picked a great time to be out of here!

Trying to get ready for Spring Break. Not doing WDW this year, but are headed to HI. So far I'm not thrilled with any of the clothing I've seen for spring. All the colors are dark and look like fall! Do they not understand I've been wearing the drab, dark stuff for the last 6 mos and would like to see some bright, uplifting colors for spring?

I hear you I went into the Gap today and all of their spring stuff seemed to be pretty BLAH!!! Wonder why everything is sooo dark??

 

[jlstwinmommy]

I just took my twins in November, a month after they turned 3. My dd was pretty closed to being trained. My ds is still working on the training thing. I'm hoping for before he gets to high school.

Anyway, we had a great trip. The kids were old enough to know exactly which rides they liked and wanted to ride again. Unfortunately, they weren't tall enough to ride everything they wanted to ride (they REALLY wanted to ride Thunder Mountain, but they were about 1/2 inch too short). Oh well, just means we'll have to go back.

 

[flipflop]

Thanks everyone for your wisdom!

Kritter: We are planning on staying at either BCV or VWL in a 2 bedroom villa. Do you have other recommendations? We are going to be purchasing a DVC BCV resale sometime in the next six months so we will definitely be staying at a DVC location.

 

[llp479]

Thanks everyone for your wisdom!

Kritter: We are planning on staying at either BCV or VWL in a 2 bedroom villa. Do you have other recommendations? We are going to be purchasing a DVC BCV resale sometime in the next six months so we will definitely be staying at a DVC location.

Any of the DVC locations are great! Nice thing about BCV and BWV is you can walk to Epcot & MGM or take the boat, and the best part is then you don't have to close the stroller! Just wheel it on and roll to the back of the boat. Don't have to worry about the bus for two of the four parks. I like these locations too because you have all of the great options right there on the boardwalk for dining and entertainment as well.

We own at BWV and OKW and I like them both for different reasons. We've stayed at VWL and while it was very nice, beautiful themeing, etc. I still prefer the location of BWV.

With all that said, you really can't go wrong with any of the DVC locations and accomodations. Good luck with the resale!

 

[kritter]

Thanks everyone for your wisdom!

Kritter: We are planning on staying at either BCV or VWL in a 2 bedroom villa. Do you have other recommendations? We are going to be purchasing a DVC BCV resale sometime in the next six months so we will definitely be staying at a DVC location.

We own at SSR and love it....We are soo happy there....We have never stayed at BCV but our friends own there.......They love the zereo entry pool...
I know the timeshare store has great resale contracts. There are some great deals out there now. When we were on the cruise we were offered fifteen dollars off per point. So we added onto our contract..

Joanne, WELCOME WELCOME!!!!!!!!!

 

[flipflop]

Kritter and llp: Thanks for the DVC input. We are planning on buying BCV resale - we both love the location and the fact that we can walk into Epcot easily. I think we may try to stay at VWL for the first trip b/c of its proximity to MK but we are looking at the purchase as a long-term thing and we know that we want to be able to stay at BCV for F&W and that the kids' favorite park won't be MK forever (though, at 31, it is still my favorite ). If they ever announce CRV, we would def. add on. The idea of walking to parks without having to fold up strollers is heaven to me!!

My trio is starting with the terrible two behaviors, temper tantrums, etc? Advice?

Also, one of my sons has discovered how to get himself out of his crib. The idea of putting him in a bed at 20 months when he will get out and run around and wake up his siblings doesn't really please me. Did any of you face that issue? If so, how did you handle it?

Jill

 

[LisaGoeke]

Also, one of my sons has discovered how to get himself out of his crib. The idea of putting him in a bed at 20 months when he will get out and run around and wake up his siblings doesn't really please me. Did any of you face that issue? If so, how did you handle it?

Yes, I did. My solution, crib tents! They are a bit expensive but well worth the $$. My boys started climbing out around two years old and I was in no way ready for them to be in toddler beds and get into more trouble so this was my solution and it worked great!

 

[momsoftwins]

well i just discovered the site and have learned alot about disney. i am a mom of 3 1/2 yr old frat twin girls and i am planning on taking them this april. i went with family to dw in 2005 when they where 2 and now i am taking them alone. daddy/hubby cant make this trip.
and advice on doing it alone? thanks for any help..kerri

 

[kritter]

well i just discovered the site and have learned alot about disney. i am a mom of 3 1/2 yr old frat twin girls and i am planning on taking them this april. i went with family to dw in 2005 when they where 2 and now i am taking them alone. daddy/hubby cant make this trip.
and advice on doing it alone? thanks for any help..kerri

Welcome Welcome Welcome!!!!!


You are going to have a BLAST!! First, where are you staying and for how long.
You will have your hands full going alone. But they will be at a Great age. I would for sure take a stroller along for them. This will make it easier on you and them...

Kristin

 

[momsoftwins]

thanks for the welcome....we are staying at all star movies on april 22-28.
that was a ? i have...about strollers. we have (well last yr) went from a side by side stroller to single strollers when i am with someone to help. alot of times at the zoo etc. i use a wagon...can you use them (a wagon) at disney? i was thinking about renting a double stroller at the parks but my fear is that i wont be able to get them back to the car or transportation with out something to help me. my luck on will fall asleep b4 we return the stroller and i will be tryin to carry one kid, hold the hand of the other plus back pack and god knows what else i will have with us. any advice would be great

 

[steve and julie]

hi everybody
we are going June 3 to June 8 staying at SSR
our twins(andrew and madison) will be about 22 months (19 moths ajusted)
Should we plan to spend most of our time in magic kingdom or are the others worth spending time at? What are do not miss things for our age group?
Thanks for your help

 

[kritter]

thanks for the welcome....we are staying at all star movies on april 22-28.
that was a ? i have...about strollers. we have (well last yr) went from a side by side stroller to single strollers when i am with someone to help. alot of times at the zoo etc. i use a wagon...can you use them (a wagon) at disney? i was thinking about renting a double stroller at the parks but my fear is that i wont be able to get them back to the car or transportation with out something to help me. my luck on will fall asleep b4 we return the stroller and i will be tryin to carry one kid, hold the hand of the other plus back pack and god knows what else i will have with us. any advice would be great

I personally when I have done the parks alone I bring my own stroller. We went once with DH on a business trip and I did a few of the parks myself. The folding up the stroller for the bus is hard. But most peopel see that you are alone and are more than willing to help you out. I would just try not to push yourself and the kids and try to do too much in one day...
Another thing is then you have the stroller to store the backpack on etc....

 

[kritter]

hi everybody
we are going June 3 to June 8 staying at SSR
our twins(andrew and madison) will be about 22 months (19 moths ajusted)
Should we plan to spend most of our time in magic kingdom or are the others worth spending time at? What are do not miss things for our age group?
Thanks for your help

HELLO.. WELCOME WELCOME!!!!!If you would like I can add your information to our first page.

You are going to love SSR. Try and request to be near the main building or in Congress Park so you can be near Downtown Disney. My kids love going there they have some cute little rides for your kids age to do.. Also there is a cute playground near Congress Park that is really cute and fun. Other areas of SSR have them too but Like I said Congress Park is near Downtown. Or request the Spring to be near the main pool and food. I would try not to get into the Paddock this is the fartheset away and long walk..

MK is probally what your kids will like the best. But MGM has a Honey I shrunk the Kids playtype thing I think this is what it is called. Also the play house disney show is great for this age and the Ariel show too. But beware Ursula is in the show it freaked my one daughter out at that age but it is short and cute they blow bubbles etc in the show. The parade there is cute too and at MK tooo. Also the dining with the Little Einsteins and JO JO is there too..
You could eat with Pooh too at MK..
Animal Kingdom my kids like the animals and the safari..
MK is what they will proabally enjoy the most!!!!

 

[steve and julie]

That would be great. Please add us to your list. We own at SSR and are staying at the springs( nice to be near the pool) We are kinda having a magical gathering. 30 of us are going, all age groups. We have a huge family and want to include everyone so we bought a lot of points(DVC 600 points) Thanks for your input

Of course more ? what have you heard about Chef mickey? and I am thinking of taking my niece to the castel in mgaic kingdom for breakfast with the princesses
do little girls wear there princess dresses and should we get one before we go.

thanks for your help

 

[kritter]

That would be great. Please add us to your list. We own at SSR and are staying at the springs( nice to be near the pool) We are kinda having a magical gathering. 30 of us are going, all age groups. We have a huge family and want to include everyone so we bought a lot of points(DVC 600 points) Thanks for your input

Of course more ? what have you heard about Chef mickey? and I am thinking of taking my niece to the castel in mgaic kingdom for breakfast with the princesses
do little girls wear there princess dresses and should we get one before we go.

thanks for your help

YOur babies are sooo beautiful.. I just saw your signature with the information on how many weeks they were when they were born.. Oh they must have been soo very tiny...

WOW...600 points that is awesome....Are you in a Grand Villa or two of them??
Chef Mickey's is fun it is at the Contempary and you get Mickey and Friends so it is a great way to see the "Main" Characters//
Oh your neice would love the castle.. Call asap for a reservation they are hard to get and yes they do dress up..
Do you want to send me your name, kids names, occupation etc. then I will put it on the first page..
Any more questions ask away......

 

[steve and julie]

They were so small could not touch them for 6 weeks very scarey but wow what medicine can do today they are great thought i lost mom and them and now life is great I am a captain with the fire dept in trenton, new jersey and my wife works for GE money runs programs globaly ( thats all i now over my head ha ha ha ) They are doing so great funny did you ever see a baby 23 inches high and weigh 17 pounds walk ( that was in NOV) amazing anyway I have been blessd back to my ? how about animal kingdom,? and should we by park hoper passesd or is it not worth it?
thanks
steve

PS it can NEVER get out that i am obessed with Disney and Disboards
My fireman buddies would never let me live it down LOL

 

[kritter]

They were so small could not touch them for 6 weeks very scarey but wow what medicine can do today they are great thought i lost mom and them and now life is great I am a captain with the fire dept in trenton, new jersey and my wife works for GE money runs programs globaly ( thats all i now over my head ha ha ha ) They are doing so great funny did you ever see a baby 23 inches high and weigh 17 pounds walk ( that was in NOV) amazing anyway I have been blessd back to my ? how about animal kingdom,? and should we by park hoper passesd or is it not worth it?
thanks
steve

PS it can NEVER get out that i am obessed with Disney and Disboards
My fireman buddies would never let me live it down LOL

Steve,

I think the DIS boards are sooo addictive.. Once you start none of us can stop...LOL!!!!!

I have added your information to our first page. Just check to make sure it is right. We have a ton of families added to it now..

Do you want to know about AK the park or the Lodge?? The park is good but I think older kids get more out of it than the younger ones. My twins think that DH works "owns' AK since we were on a business trip for his work and they closed the park down for all of the company one night. Ever since then they tell everyone that his company "owns" AK..LOL!!!

There is only certain things my kids like to do at AK..

I think if you plan to go to or eat at more than one park on one given day then the park hopper option is best. Also, I like the no exp. option too. This way you may plan to go one day but what if the kids are cranky etc... Then you can always use the pass again on your next visit....

Check out undercovertourist.com you maybe able to get a code from mousesavers.com tooo to save you money. They seem to have some of the best prices around.......

 

[mericletwins]

Thanks everyone for your wisdom!

Kritter: We are planning on staying at either BCV or VWL in a 2 bedroom villa. Do you have other recommendations? We are going to be purchasing a DVC BCV resale sometime in the next six months so we will definitely be staying at a DVC location.

BCV! The pool is so fabulous. My kids weren't ready to leave to go to the parks.

 

[kritter]

Hope everyone is having a great day...

One of mine is sick with a fever today....

 

[Fall1]

I wasn't sure where to post this, but if any of you Multiple Moms have a suggestion for a good everyday twin side-by-side stroller please let me know. We've been looking and just can't decide. I'm leaning towards the Maclaren Twin Techno. Thanks!!