Which handheld is better for a day at the park waiting in the lines?LEAPSTER2/VSMILE

[HarborBlvd]

My honest answer ... I can't imagine bringing either into the park. Having them available for a long car drive or for use in the airport/on airplanes is one thing. But toting them around on all the rides all day long sounds like a nightmare to me. And having them play while standing in line? Most lines *move* ... you don't just stand in place for 20 or 30 or 60 minutes. I'm having trouble picturing a child using a handheld game system and walking through the queue without causing problems (primarily problems for the parent...). Have you thought about alternatives to using gaming systems to distract your kids from the potential boredom of waiting in line? Maybe getting them interested in searching for hidden mickeys, or having "conversation starter" discussion topics ready? Striking up conversation with others in line around you? Collecting info on where other people are from (it could be a glorified bingo game -- or a variation on the license plate game)?

I was thinking this same thing. For the most part, Disney lines are fairly entertaining. Some are even interactive. It's a good place for people watching, maybe enjoy some family chats, meet other people, etc. It just seems a shame to be at Disney World, of all places, and have your kids glued to a gaming device that they can play at home. Bring it for the car ride, and leave it in a drawer in your hotel.

 

[Suellen]

If you are bringing it to the park to use in line ~ do everyone a favor and bring the headphones too.

No one wants to listen to one of those games while waiting in line.

That being said. My 4 year almost 5 year old has a Leapster that we bought her for Christmas that she will use occasionally in the car ~ but would be totally uninterested in it while at DW.