First you like the wand and now you fess us to prefering school over Disney WorldOriginally posted by DDuckFan130
Hm, well a couple of years back my family wanted to stay an extra day but the obstacle laying between them and the extra day was moi. I had to come back as scheduled because I couldn't (or didn't) want to miss school. They finally gave up but the tears came from me because I felt bad that I was such a nerd and wouldn't give up school for WDW :lol:
Originally posted by barnum42
First you like the wand and now you fess us to prefering school over Disney World
NOT ONE OF US
:lol: Jus' Kiddin'
Originally posted by charliez
... they happen. Even with older kids, but especially little kids (and sometimes adults, who still want to be a little kid at WDW).
Five ways to address them:
1) Schedule some down time each day - easier if you're staying on property - when you can go back to the room, maybe hit the pool, veg in the room, etc.
2) Talk about meltdowns in advance - particularly with the older kids. Not that they won't have them then, but better for all to be prepared that they will happen, and know that you won't put up with a prolonged or ongoing battle. Good way to lay groundwork for the daily downtime as well.
3) Give everyone their time alone. Hey, I want to ride the rides. I was a little put out once when no one wanted to stay in MGM after an especially hot parade, so it worked out that I just stayed in the park and everyone else went cool off. So did I, in a fashion. Not as much fun as being together, but I got it out of my system (and then was really appreciative of my wife doing solo mom duty during that time, and showed it through my shopping prowess).
4) Make sure everyone gets to "lead" sometimes in picking rides, etc. - even the littlest kids.
5) When visiting WDW in large (particularly multi-family) groups, realize that you don't have to do everything TOGETHER ALL THE TIME. Split up, and set a time/place to meet later for a meal or something. Then you all have something to talk about!
6) Decide upfront with the kids if your primary aim is to ride as many rides as possible or get autographs. (Obviously there's a mix, but you can't shoot for both extremes without someone being unhappy with the balance or lack thereof.) You may not reach consensus everyday, but at least you will all know the plan.
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