Meg’s Original, Unhinged Disney With Kids Manifesto
Copied and Pasted from my original Google Doc that I share with friends for Disney tips. Written as a rambling, stream of conscious doc in February 2026 with the kind of advice I would give another mom asking me for tips. This content will be replaced and refreshed through this website.
Meg’s Walt Disney World With Kids Manifesto
Aka a slightly bougie and very millennial guide to surviving WDW with your kids
Background:
I have been going to Disney regularly since I was 8 and my parents own a few Disney Vacation Club memberships. This included a lot of trips with my much younger brother as well as younger cousins. We went roughly every other year. Since having kids, I have been 4 times with my kids (lost years due to Covid). I have taken a number of adults only trips with my husband (Taylor) before kids and I go often with my college besties friend group. My parents still go every year and my mom loves to go with her friends too. I bought my first annual pass in summer 2025 and I have 4 trips planned for 2026, including 2 with kids. My brother Alex was a Cast Member. I am a Disney Adult but not in a weird way (I hope).
My son, Wells, is 6.5 and on the spectrum, which influences a number of our choices when traveling. He has been 3 times: Age 2, Age 3.5, 5th birthday trip.
My daughter Violet, is almost 3 and a handful. She has been 2 times: Age 4 months, Age 2.
2026 Plans:
March Break Trip: Wells and Mom. Used CC points to stay at Swan Hotel.
July Trip: Taylor and I are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge because we got a great deal through our TA for 40% off a Club Level room. Taylor has always wanted to stay there and it will be our 10 year anniversary.
October Trip: Booked at Polynesian for a long weekend after a work conference. Meeting my friend Emily and attending Halloween Party.
November: Disneyland Paris with my mom, Wells, and Violet!
December Trip: Only long trip this year (5 nights) Going with Violet and my friend Allie with her daughter. My first stay at Bay Lake. Going to the Christmas Party.
My philosophy about Disney is: Make it Easy to Make it Magical.
Where to Stay With Kids
Part 1: How to Book
Best Option: Rent a DVC villa through David's Vacation Club Rentals
Pros:
DVC rooms at a major discount
Villas have kitchens or kitchenettes
More space to spread out, larger rooms and 1/2/3 bedroom options
You can Instacart groceries! Perfect to save money or just make your life easier with snacks on hand, breakfast, late night drinks for parents!
Cons
You usually need to book at 11 months out if you have very specific days/resort in mind
You have to pay the full cost at booking (but they do have travel insurance with cancel for any reason)
Housekeeping does not come every day (though you can pay for it to come more and for free can request trash pickup for diapers, etc)
Note: You can rent DVC villas through normal disney stays but they are more considerably expensive than renting point (but you can pay over time and get daily housekeeping).
Renting DVC is my #1 Disney affordability tip - especially for longer trips (5+ nights).
Second Best Option: Use a travel agent and book a resort hotel. I absolutely love our TA mindy@tinksmagicalvacations.com A TA does not cost you anything and they can help you plan your vacation plus Disney cruises! We use Mindy for non-Disney travel too. Typically we book with Mindy for shorter trips, special trips, or if we are planning with less time and cannot get a DVC room through Davids. Mindy can book DVC villas, they are just more expensive since you are not renting points. Mindy also always sends something special to the room, like snack bags or a wine and cheese tray!
Part 2 - Choosing a Resort Hotel:
Note: this is all bougie. I get that. We prefer to stay at the Deluxe Hotels where you get early entry, late hours, etc. Blame my parents for this one as that is what we did when I was a kid with vacation club. Deluxe resorts offer the most convenience (as any true millennial knows, we pay for convenience) as well as location, pools, on-site dining, etc. We also mostly do long weekends now and 1 long trip every year or two so this works out okay for us. I also search for times when there are deals (for example there was a 30-40% discount option for summer travel this year).
Our favorite resorts with kids (all have DVC or direct rentals options):
Beach Club/Yacht Club
Sand bottom pool! There is a zero entry/sand bottom area for kids that is especially great for toddlers. There is also an amazing slide for big kids.
Lots to do at the resort itself including arcade, ice cream shop, movies on the beach, large market shop
Shortest walk to Epcot (especially at Beach Club villas) and boat to HS.
This is my parents home resort so we have the most experience here and truly I never get tired of staying here.
Boardwalk
Pool is wonderful and slide is better for younger kids (Wells was going down it independently at 3)
Boardwalk itself is super fun! Lots of games and activities at night. We love to go to the pizza window and then sit on the lawn and watch the movies they play.
Longer walk to Epcot (maybe 10 minutes) but still close and has boat to HS
We have stayed here many times and always want to go back!
Polynesian
Another great pool, though can be very crowded. Zero entry for kids. Waterslide is hidden so better for older kids. There is also a splash area that is great for toddlers PLUS another splash area that is Moana and a smaller pool.
On the monorail so perfect for Magic Kingdom
So many resort activities.
Great food choices (the nachos at Captain Cooks are a favorite)
Trader Sams is SO MUCH FUN! Though you need a plan on how to get in (especially with kids not being allowed in past 8)
MK fireworks on the beach!
The only con is that Polynesian is VERY crowded in the main lobby at times. Can be overwhelming for sensory issue kids.
If not in DVC, request the Raratonga building, first floor room (best for getting where you need to go with a stroller)
Monorail or boat to MK; short walk to Monorail for Epcot
I stayed there on a solo trip with Violet and it was perfect. We tried to stay once with Wells but were bumped to GF. We will definitely go again!
Grand Floridian
Gorgeous, classic, fun. Very quintessential Disney. This place smells wonderful.
Pool is fun, though nothing special. Slide is better for big kids. Wells was fine with it at age 5. There is a cute Alice in Wonderland splash pad area. This was our best poolside restaurant experience.
Fireworks at night are so close!
New lobby bar added recently and it is a great addition for some relaxing time.
Only resort on property with room service.
I was concerned the GF would feel stuffy but it is honestly perfect for families.
We only stayed there once when bumped from Polynesian (due to hurricane damage) for Wells’s 5th birthday. We really enjoyed it but I am not sure if I would spend the extra $$ to stay there. We may for a solo Violet trip.
Contemporary
Another classic. Best benefit is short walk to MK.
Monorail in the building. Great for kids who are interested in trains!
Bay Lake tower is DVC and a part of the complex.
Great food options. Fireworks views, etc.
One stop on monorail to change for monorail to Epcot.
Note: I have not stayed there yet (first stay in December) but I have spent a lot of time there and feel confident recommending it based on friends/family views. My late aunt Sandy loved this place so much!
Other Recommendations:
Wilderness Lodge
Gorgeous, fun, deluxe, though less transport options
It has not aligned for us to stay here again since we had kids but I would not hesitate to stay there in the future. Would especially be perfect for an adults weekend.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
I have never stayed here but we are going on an adults only stay this summer (Taylor has been requesting for years)
Likely perfect for kids who are into animals if you can spring for the savanna view
Supposedly amazing for kids!
My friend Allie really likes Saratoga Springs! My aunt Susan loves Old Key West.
Swan/Dolphin/Swan Reserve
Not owned by Disney BUT you get the same perks as deluxe resorts
A great change to use credit card points for a disney trip
Room service! Lots of restaurants and activities.
I did a solo stay at Swan reserve and loved it.
I stayed at the regular Swan with Wells in March 2026. It was great. I would stay there again if doing a short trip, especially with adults only or an older kid. See more in March 2026 Trip Review.
It is definitely not themed/immersive like official resorts but for older kids, it should be perfect. Probably great for younger kids too. Seems like a lot to do for kids but I will have more to report on this later.
Boat to HS and Epcot. Can walk to Boardwalk and bus to MK (these buses drop you off at the Transport Center at MK so you have to transfer again to Monorail or boat to MK). Bus to AK is fine but in a different spot than other resorts.
AirBnb
We have not done this BUT I have heard from other people that there are some amazing rentals with fun theming close to the parks. You would not get any perks or transport but could be nice with young kids or with multi-generation.
Moderate/Value Resorts
Being on Disney property is usually worth it! There are perks for staying on site even in moderate/value like transportation, early entry, using magic bands to pay.
Works great for families when you are more likely to stay at the park longer and skip hotel nap (since a con on these resorts is that they are farther away from the parks).
These resorts typically have the best theming! The Art of Animation looks incredible.
I have not stayed at any but I know lots of people love them- especially Old Key West.
Off-Property Resorts
Some have direct buses to Disney and a good chance to use/earn CC points!
My friend Emily recently stayed at Hilton Orlando at Disney Springs are really loved it!
Part 3: When to Go
ALWAYS check this Crowd Calendar first. Even if you think it is off season, you may come to find out the entire state of New Jersey is off school or there are a billion tiny cheerleaders there.
Best times to go:
Early December! First week but after Thanksgiving rush. Disney is so magical at Christmas. If you can go then, do it. The Very Merry Christmas event at MK is so worth it. Especially before your kids are in “real school” and going at this time is easier.
September. Still hot BUT lowest crowds and still perfect for swimming. You can often get very good deals for this time of year too. MK Halloween Party runs in September plus Food & Wine has started at Epcot.
Summer. Controversial but if you are not someone bothered by heat too much (see my tips later on for heat control), this is a great time to go. Especially if you have kids who are going to want to be in the pool a lot. Crowds are lower and in recent years there have been major deals for summer. I went with V in July last year and it was great. Taylor and I are going in July this year because we are getting 40% off a club level room at AKL!
Anytime that works for you! No matter what, if you plan well you can have a fun time! But…
Avoid like the plague if you can: Thanksgiving, Christmas break, Spring Break (around Easter weeks), Fall Break, Jersey Week.
What to Do:
Magic Kingdom.
Classic, nostalgic, great for little kids.
May start to get boring for older kids but never miss it anyway! It is not a Disney trip without going to MK.
Ride everything you can.
Kids love the People Mover
Do the parades and fireworks at least once if you can.
Check out the playground inside Dumbo if you need an AC break!
If you stay on property, rope drop early entry and go the area around the Carousel. Lots of characters are walking around and you can get photos and fun interactions.
Epcot. Controversial take but I think Epcot is the best park for kids. We spent more time there than anywhere else. A few tips:
There is a hedge maze/generally quiet area in the UK pavilion (with occasional music). Our favorite tradition is to grab a beer and let the kids run around there. My brother and I played there as kids. Pooh also make appearances at a shop in the back.
Another playground is located by Creations. Could use more shade but it perfect for kids. Sometimes there is another festival playground.
There is an indoor playground located inside Mission Space. You can enter from the gift shop. It is small but super cool and perfect when you need down time.
The Seas! Aquarium with Sharks and manatees. Plus a small play area. Ride Nemo then plan to stay a bit after. This is one of Wells’s favorite places at Disney.
We are going to try out KidCot on our next trip to get Wells engaged with World Showcase.
So many no height rides: Nemo, Land, Spaceship Earth, Frozen, Remy, Figment, Grand Fiesta. Plus Moana’s water walk through is a kids dream!
Once your kids hits 40 inches, Soarin and Test Track are a blast. I hear Mission Space too but I avoid that one. Guardians is intense but Wells liked it at age 5.
One of the best ways to meet the characters in their classic outfits is to visit Communicore Hall plus in the summer there is a Goofy Dance Party!
Princesses everywhere! Check the apps for details but you can see so many!
Festival are amazing! BUT lines can be insane. Try to go during the week not a weekend. If the grown ups really want to do some booths, this is a good time for a stroller nap. I will admit I have given my kids my phone to watch so they don’t get too bored too while waiting in food lines.
Hollywood Studios
Fun BUT if your kids are not at least 38 inches, this one might be a skip if you need to skip something, until the new Monsters Inc is done.
For littles, Frozen Sing Along is a must.
Star Wars land, you can’t miss it. Incredible theming. Rides are top noch. Rise of the Resistance is probably the best ride anywhere for full immersion.
Toy Story land is a joy! Slinky Dog at 38 inches is a perfect first coaster. Usually worth the wait too.
This park has very little shade. Plan accordingly.
For now, there is a Villains show that is so much fun!
Don’t miss Runaway Railway!
Animal Kingdom
Anyone who says this is “just a zoo” is a moron and you should literally never listen to their Disney advice. Kids like animals. Don’t skip it.
It is a half day park though, good for arrival day, if you have a big evening plan and need a nap first, etc. May turn into a longer park once the construction is done.
This park does take a long time to get to and has a TON of walking. Plan accordingly.
Expedition Everest is my top ride!
The safari cannot be missed.
Festival of the Lion King is top notch.
There are so many fun animal and character encounters. Check you app for info as these change.
Wells is very excited about the new Zootopia show in the tree. Will report back if it is worth it or not.
We have not done it yet but my friend Allie reported that the Wilderness Explorers is a lot of fun
Once our kids are older, there are behind the scenes tours to do at AK that will be a must-do for us.
Disney Springs
We don’t usually spend time here because it is very crowded but I know that people like the restaurants and activities.
We do enjoy going to the Lego Store and the World of Disney store but again, very crowded.
May be with a trip for the T-Rex restaurant if you have dino loving kids. See food section.
Water Parks.
I have not been since I was a kid but I think Wells is getting to the age where he would love Blizzard Beach.
Can’t be as miserable as Great Wolf Lodge.
Universal.
Before kids (and finding out JKR was insane) we would go and stay at Lowes Royal Pacific and then do early entry into Universal/Island of Adventure. You can get a skip the line Express Pass, often included with your room. Then we would do the things we wanted there and leave usually by 2-3pm. I don’t think I would go back until I have older kids. It is just not that fun and we are currently limiting HP content with our kids.
If you are very concerned about supporting JKR, my understanding is she does not get any portion of ticket $, only HP direct merch sales.
That being said, I am taking Wells to Epic Universe Epic Universe in March. EU is a totally different ballgame. I will update once we go! We are staying at Disney though as the hotel connect to EU is $$$$.
Other Orlando things:
We have friends that love Legoland. We have not been yet.
SeaWorld is supposedly lovely that go at your comfort level given it ethical issues.
How to Not Be Miserable:
If you can, bring help. If you can, another set of hands at Disney is a good thing. Our favorite Disney companion is my brother though grandparents are of course wonderful too. This is very important with multiple kids. We didn’t do a trip without help until Wells was 5, though I took V at 2 by myself because I am crazy.
If that is not an option, consider hiring help. You can have a resort babysitter for a night away OR even get help in the parks. This can be helpful with kids of different ages.
We have used Once Upon a Nanny and highly recommend them.
Pay for Lightening Lanes.
Just do it. You don’t want to spend the trip waiting in line with cranky kids. This needs to be a part of your disney budget.
You also need Standby Skipper to help with booking the Lightening Lanes
Kids under 3 are free to go into the park and to use your Lightening Lanes too! Try to squeeze in a trip before then if you can.
Yes, this system is complicated. Take the time and learn it. You won’t regret it. This works best if one person in the group is just in charge of all of it in my experience.
If my boomer dad can figure it out, so can you. I can also help if you want to go over it with me. Here are some links to help:
Consider buying Premier Pass if you have a short trip, extra budget, or really don’t want to mess with planning and apps when you are there. This is $$$ so a special treat (kids under 3 also free). We have done this for Epcot because it is less expensive and we can avoid criss crossing the park. We have done for MK too but it can be insanely expensive depending on time of year. I would only do if you only get 1 shot at MK.
Do some research. Disney is not a show up trip. If you do, you will be unhappy. Maybe you remember just showing up as a kid and it was fine. Those times have past (and your mom or dad was probably doing a lot behind the scenes).
Consider making a must-do list and planning your days around that. Maybe 2-3 rides per park that you absolutely want to do. Pre-book lightening lanes for those if you can and see when things open and are available.
If your kid is on the spectrum, they may qualify for Disability Access Service. We have done this for Wells in the past and it was helpful as he can get too overstimulated to function in long lines and sometimes lightening lanes would not work. Please don’t be a jerk and try to cheat the system if you don’t need it (but if you do, don’t feel guilty about it either- we go through enough being parents to neurodivergent kids).
Have a merch plan with your kids. Disney knows how to draw you in to spend money. Gift shops everywhere. We go in with some rules- usually something like 1 stuff, 2 toys. Then during the trip I take pictures and Wells can decide on the last day what he wants. Note- if it is at AK you might want to get it then since it is so far away. I am not saying we keep to this 100% but having some plan helps us avoid coming home with 10 new stuffies. We also build a Santa/birthday list with those pictures (and you can sometimes get things on sale later at the online store).
Consider an Instacart delivery to your hotel. Even without DVC you will have at least a fridge. I stock up on some snacks, bottled water, Diet Coke, breakfast food, adult snacks and beverages. This makes everything easier and in theory cheaper too.
Bring or rent a good stroller. It MUST fold up easily. The best is a one handed fold stroller, ideally tri fold. Nothing makes you more miserable at Disney than trying to fold up a stroller on a bus that is complicated. Leave your uppababy travel system at home. I cannot tell you the number of marriages on the brink I have seen when someone is trying to get a stroller onto a Disney bus. See what to pack for recommendations.
Download the My Disney Experience app in advance and get an idea of where things are in the app. Make sure you have the most up to date version.
I recommend getting Magic Bands either in advance or when you arrive at your resort hotel (gift shop will have them). You can connect them easily in your app. Also- I always add a Slider after almost losing my band on Tron.
Have the right mindset. This is not a relaxing beach vacation. Your kids are going to probably get overstimulated and cry. It is okay.
Consider rope dropping
“Rope Drop” means getting to the park when it opens, especially with early entry if you are staying on site. The only exception is we usually don’t rope drop AK because it sometimes opens at 7am. We just get there early around 8-8:30.
I know it is a vacation (though really travel with little kids is a trip not vacation!) but getting up early makes a difference in how much you can do and enjoy. Plus your kids are probably up early anyway. We pack up, shower, etc. the night before as much as possible.
Our normal schedule is Rope Drop or close to it; ride early entry rides, do some more rides and things we want to do, eat lunch, back to our resort for a nap, swim, back to the park at night, eat dinner. We maybe stay for fireworks or watch them from our hotel if on the monorail once per trip.
We let our kids stay up later than normal, though not too late. We typically have some adult beverages in the room and will watch something on headphones or read once the kids are in bed (or get a nanny or grandparent for a night!)
MAKE RESERVATIONS!
This is necessary for you to have a good trip in my view. Disney is exhausting. Having a reservation in an air-conditioned locations breaks up the day.
Yes, you will have to get up at 6am to do this 60 days before your trip. Or you can ask your TA for help if using a TA.
People will cancel and make changes so keep watching for slots. Even the day of people will cancel reservations. I recommend being flexible also based on how your kids are handling the day.
If you really want to get in somewhere, you can pay for this service: https://addmoremagic.com/
Pack correctly (see separate section)
Where to Eat:
Disney has some incredible food and some meh and downright bad food. This is not generally a foodie adventure but you can have some great food if you know where to look. All restaurants have online menus and all will have kids options.
We typically like to do 1 sit down per day with a reservation to have designated break.
My family tends to eat at the same places over and over so take all of these recommendations with a grain of salt. There are a lot of other options to explore.
Disney has some great classic snacks but I always bring some from home (or instacart delivery) so we don’t spend all day in snack lines and can save some money. We usually do a popcorn bucket to refill and at least one mickey bar or ice cream sandwich.
Typically we eat breakfast in the room/on the way to the park unless doing a character breakfast.
If you are a coffee drinker, consider avoiding Starbucks as the lines are so long. There are Joffrey’s everywhere and my coffee drinking people like it.
Our favorite casuals (not linking but you can find all info online or in app)
Satuul’i canteen at AK
Flame Tree BBQ at AK
Epcot festival booths/country booths (all are decent imo)
Sleepy Hollow at MK
Fairfax Fare at HS
Boardwalk Pizza Window
Captain Cooks at the Polynesian
Cantina de San Angel at Epcot
Normal Sit-Downs (need reservations)
Tusker House at AK (wonderful for Character Breakfast)
Toppolino’s Terrace at Riviera (the best brunch food plus characters but takes up a lot of time and travel - would be best for an off day perhaps)
Chef Mickey’s (another good character breakfast idea)
Rodeo Roundup at HS
Teppanyaki Dining at Epcot
Rose & Crown at Epcot
German Biergarten House at Epcot
Yak & Yeti at AK
Beaches & Cream at Beach Club
Ohana at Polynesian (I think dinner is overrated, which is controversial take, and breakfast is better and has characters)
Kona Cafe at Polynesian
T-Rex at Disney Springs (food was just okay but atmosphere is super fun)
Ogas Cantina at HS (snacks and drinks but worth if for Star Wars theming)
Beak & Barrel (also only snacks and drink but worth it for theming)
Fancyish Sit-Downs (need reservations-can be hard to get)
Cinderella’s Royal Table at MK
Try to do it at least once. Even if you just have boys!
Be Our Guest at MK
Not actually fancy IMO because it is packed with people
Food is fancy and actually very good and kids menu is great
California Grill at Contemporary
Used to be better but still a can’t beat view.
Does have a kids menu so we would bring our kids (though we have not yet)
La Cellier at Epcot
Very good food and lovely atmosphere
Yachtsman Steakhouse at Beach Club
Has gone up and down in quality but I hear it is currently very good
Flying Fish
Our favorite! Some of the best food I have ever had at Disney.
Might not be best for kids (but I may be scarred from having to leave with a 3 year old Wells screaming at this restaurant
What to Pack:
I am a chronic overpacker because I prefer to be prepared.
DVC 1 and 2 bedrooms usually have washer/dryers.
Good walking shoes
As someone who wore sandals to Disney until I was in my 30s, don’t do it
I love Kiziks
This is not a good time to break in new shoes for you or your kids
I usually put my kids in crocs at Disney so they don’t get upset if they get wet (though toddlers might take them off and throw them so know your kid and have a backup
Park Kit
I usually have a packing cube for under the stroller. The cube is clutch because it is easy to take in and out at security and for the bus. I have brought less and less in the cube each year as my kids get older but still have to use it for now.
Ideas for things in the cube:
Folding pochos (if rain likely, which it usually is)
Swimsuit for kids (if I think they will likely want to play in fountains at Epcot or MK)
Snacks
Bandaids
Cooling wipes
Santizer
Tissues
Extra diapering/accident supplies
Wet wipes
Stroller rain cover
Change of clothes for kids just in case
Handheld game/fidgets (I rotate these out in the bag I carry for lines)
Sunscreen (usually a spray once in the parks to make it quick)
Carabiners to attach things to the stoller
Chap stick
Electrolyte packets if very hot
Water Bottles
Disney water in the parks tastes funny so often I dump in bottled water but there are places to fill up too.
I carabiner these to the stroller when I can.
For babies, I used a wrap or structured carrier a lot when we took Violet when she was 4 months old (with a fan clipped on pointing at her). We had a double stroller but this was usually easier.
Fanny pack or backpack. To take in line/to restaurants with you. Usually has essentials including an emergency snack and a fidget per kid. I have one big enough for a diaper and wipes when I am with kids so I don’t have to dig into the stroller as much. This one is my favorite: Freshly Picked and there are lots of used ones online too
Beat the Heat Supplies and Tips (when applicable)
Neck fans. I love these. Yes, you look weird but so does everyone else. Just get them. Our kids have them too. Lots of options on Amazon.
Stroller Fan.
Cooling towels.
Cooling Wipes.
HATS! Everyone should usually be wearing a hat
Good quality sunscreen. Plan to reapply.
Water bottles (see above)
Pro tip: Baby care centers are very well air conditioned!
Remember, don’t put blankets over the strollers when super hot, it makes your kid hotter.
Know your indoor playground options. Dumbo at MK and Mission Space at Epcot. Nothing really yet at AK or HS so look for indoor rides and shows there.
Our park strategy when it is super hot is to rope drop, eat lunch, back to resort, nap, pool, back out in the evening. Might not always work but we try to avoid the heat of the day whenever possible. Though tbh we like the mid-day break and nap all year long and even without kids.
Restaurant Toys.
We typically have a small bag of restaurant toys for our kids as we try to avoid screens at the table (we are not anti-screen at all! We just try not to when eating). We do this at home for restaurants too. This can help with a sit down meal.
Coloring books, water wows, fidgets, magnetic dress up, small games, etc.
Stroller Recommendations
Yes, you need a stroller. Probably until your kid is over age 8. I am bringing one for my trip with Wells in March and he is 6.5 and enormous for his age. I am not thrilled about it but it is nice to carry stuff and less complaining, I hope.
Air tag your stroller! It may get moved by disney staff.
Add a sign, ribbon, something to identify that it is your stroller.
See above comments on foldable stroller. This is a must.
We love our Bugaboo Butterfly . It has lasted multiple disney trips, probably 20 flights overall, and is super easy and long lasting. We have had the original version for 4 years almost and it is still in great shape. It is now our only stroller in the house. It is spendy so see if you can find a used one. The benefit to this stroller is that it is tri-fold. We prefer it for all travel because it can go in the overhead bin or under the seat so you don’t have to wait for it when you get off the plane!
We also loved the Zoe Traveler , which has a great price point. Wells got too tall for it otherwise we would have kept it.
The one and only time we had a double stroller, we brought our Valco Trend Duo double that was our main at home stroller at that time. It was fine. Double strollers are just a lot to deal with. I would almost rather have two separate ones so you can split up easier too.
You can rent a stroller if you don’t have a good one to bring to Disney. I don’t recommend the ones you can get at the parks. Most people seem to use Kingdom Strollers
Gear Rentals
You can rent a lot of baby supplies if you don’t want to bring them from home. This was extremely helpful when we took Violet as a baby. We used: BabyQuip
Where I Buy Cute Disney Outfits:
Etsy. Most of what we have will come from Etsy. Shirts, dresses, etc.
Made by Molly.
Shop the Magic Box.
Kingdoms & Co
Mella Sticked Company
Taylor Joelle
Only Little Once
Little Sleepies
Posh Peanut
Her Universe
Hanna Andersson and Gap sometimes have cute things
Target
Facebook Disney outfit resell groups
Kiziks for shoes
A Note on Disneyland (California)
I have not been since I was 10 but my mom goes often. It is a very different park and experience. We will go in the next few years I would recommend youtube again to learn to plan. Lightening Lanes are apparently more important at Disneyland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awy43MnZabw
Disney Cruises
We have been on one Disney Cruise on the Fantasy. We did not love it. Which made little sense sense we love cruises and Disney. We are giving it another try for Spring Break on the Treasure and I will update this doc afterward.
Update: WE LOVED LOVED LOVED Disney Treasure for Spring Break. I will add updates later!
March Trip Review
