What to bring?

[Harringtons]

We are going to be staying at AOA dec 7th-12th, two adults with a 3 year old and going with 2 friends and their 3 year old. This is my first time ever going and I have no idea what to expect except what I have read online. Looking for any good tips on what to bring to make it easier, fun and cheaper! And also we have an 18hr drive to get there so also any travel tips or ideas would be helpful! Thanks!

 

[njmom47]

Welcome!
The Transportation Board has a thread (or two) about traveling with a toddler.
The Budget Board has a thread about doing WDW on the cheap.
I will try to come back and post the links.

ETA Here is a link about eating cheaply in WDW
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3188242&highlight=cheap
And a few tips about traveling with toddlers (try page 134 if it doesn't bring you right there)
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=394351&highlight=toddler&page=134

 

[Harringtons]

Thank u so much! I tried to find them but no luck so very helpful u were able to post the link!

 

[njmom47]

You're welcome.
I am hardly an expert but like to help if I think I can.

 

[Kpskyman]

Have a great trip !! You are going during my favorite time of year !!! Take a stroller with you, stroller rentals can get expensive and you WILL need it. The parks are huge and require alot of walking which will wear out anyone under 5. What we do is bring a unique colored rain poncho with us and go to a centralized stroller parking in whatever park we are in, then cover our stroller with the poncho. This keeps it dry during those frequent FLA rains, and easy to spot when you need to retrieve it. Also try to see the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. It is free and the best Christmas show in Disney. No Characters, but wonderful music, and a famous guest reads the Nativity story straight from the Bible. A not miss.