Always annoyed when we stay at disney that kids are so exhausted by 8 or 9 that they crash. My kids always want the lights off and we are stuck going to bed. Any suggestions?
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Most annoying part about trip, kids in bed early!
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englanddg
One Little Spark...
Wow...not something I've ever experienced. In fact, the main issue I face is getting the kid to go to sleep!
This past trip we had a preferred room at Pop, and it was horrid! The reason being that people were constantly arriving and hitting up the pool. Some family from another time zone would arrive and the kids would be out playing and splashing around...and we were close enough the kid could hear it and felt she was missing out on some fun!
This is part of the reason that I will specifically look for quieter resorts (like moderates) and or rooms (non-pool view) for future trips (at least while she is still a little girl). This was something I never experienced at CBR.
My kids are young 4 and 1. Maybe they will get better with age.
Get a suite at AoA or 1 bedroom or larger at one of the DVC resorts.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
4 and 1? Yeah...they will get better with age. I didn't start taking the kid until she was 5, nearly 6.
But, knowing her at 4 (or even 1), she probably would have been the same way (her bedtime was 8p at home, and she was very "body clock" oriented as a younger child...not so much now!)
Thinking cabins next visit so we can have wine on the dedck
If you can get one along Big Pine Drive. If the weather is cool you will all but trip over deer at night.
MOXOMUMD
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I started taking my DD when she was around 9 mos. and to get her to last the day I would make sure she napped in the stroller during a downtime which was mommy's find an adult beverage or call home breaks. Once she started to walk and spent less time in the stroller not wanting naps I needed another solution. About a week or so before each trip I would keep her up a little later every night so she would get accustomed to it. She made it through to park closing but would be out like a light on the bus! If you are looking for a place with a/c for them to rest a bit the baby care centers all have a nice little area.
They will! My DD (7) is now a trooper. Spring break last year we were on the bus to MK at 6:30 am for EMH rope drop, stayed all day and were on the bus back to our room after the evening EMH at 3:30 am.
MaryJaneP
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I don't have a suggestion as my kids stayed with us until park close. Our youngest (at the time 16 months) and even her sisters, would take periodic naps during the day. The sturdy Disney stollers, while not luxurious, served the purpose and we relaxed a bit to people-watch while they slept. Not sure if you can hire Disney babysitters to sit in your room while you and SO do parent stuff.
GenerationX
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On our first trip as a family, the boys were 2, 4, and 6. The 2 and 4 year old would go to sleep early most every night. My wife would take them back to the room when they started to get sleepy, and I would tour a bit longer with the 6 year old. There were nights where I went back to the parks by myself, too. Their park stamina increased every year until they could keep up with my wife (7, 9, and 11) and finally with me (11, 13, and 15).
RonAnnArbor
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atsolomon
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Alternate shifts so each night one parent gets to do a solo night? Babysitter, as mentioned above? Have a glass of wine and a conversation outside the room after the kids have gone to bed?
My wife and I spent a number of nights sitting on a hotel room floor, huddled in front of a laptop watching a movie listening on headphones. You can do this on the other side of the privacy curtains in a moderate resort. Not optimal, but it's something.
--Adam
My wife and I spent a number of nights sitting on a hotel room floor, huddled in front of a laptop watching a movie listening on headphones. You can do this on the other side of the privacy curtains in a moderate resort. Not optimal, but it's something.
--Adam
cowanfamily
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My 7 year old is still going at 11 or 12. He is the first one up at 6 am ready to head out the door.
HouCuseChickie
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We take a middle of the day break if we want to be out late. We usually head back to the room around 2pm and rest up until dinner...by the time dinner is over, everyone is ready for evening festivities and rides. It also gives us some time to hang out at our resort if everyone just needs a rest (vs. sleep). Our kids were 2 & 4 the first time they went and this approach has helped us really extend our days for all of their trips so far.
Weather_Lady
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I asked this exact same question a few months ago, but we found that after a day of park touring we were so exhausted, we had no problem going to bed when the kids did!
If you're all in one room (as we were), other options would be hanging out on your porch/balcony, reading quietly, or paying a sitter so you can go somewhere else together. A hot bubble bath is also nice.
If you're all in one room (as we were), other options would be hanging out on your porch/balcony, reading quietly, or paying a sitter so you can go somewhere else together. A hot bubble bath is also nice.
Tinkswishes28jen
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We all crashed at around 9 - 10 every night, and were up early so not a problem. On other holidays we have taken a box set of a tv show, and just chilled out when little one was asleep.
SAV
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Wouldn't you want to hire them to take the kids outside of the room so you can do parent stuff inside the room? Cuz you will get arrested if you do that outside of the room.
MaryJaneP
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Wouldn't you want to hire them to take the kids outside of the room so you can do parent stuff inside the room? Cuz you will get arrested if you do that outside of the room.
Not at the ticket prices currently charged. The parent stuff I think you are referring to can be done for free at home. EMH, ADR, Fastpass+ only while I am visiting WDW.
Disneykidder
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We are the opposite. We head back to the resort at 10 and kids fall asleep on the way back. Maybe eliminating their afternoon naps will help?