What Disney Tip Are you really glad you listened to?

[chiburple]

Originally Posted by GirlOutlaw

I stopped for a photo op at the umbrella twice (each time it was feb . 2010&2012) neither time did the rain feature work. They may shut it off during cold weather?.?

That is a good theory. Defiantly could be it.

It also seemed like the giant coke bottle wasn't releasing mist and I know that was working back in September of this year.

[2012bella13]

Here are a couple of tips:

1. Take a wet wash cloth put it in a ziploc, stick it in the freezer overnight. Put it in your cooler or backpack, Use it on hot days to cool off your face & neck, it will refresh you, it will be wet & cold by the middle of the day. This is from a beach bather - she gave me that tip a long time ago & it cost you nothing.

2. When taking a bag or cooler to Disney if you have anything like a cup or bowl, you will want to put it in a clear ziplock because when I went last year a bag checker had a stick & used it to look at everything, he poked in all the cups & bowls, so I could not use them for my DD, who knows what that stick has touched!

3.Take something for you child to have to snack on while pushing her thru the parks, they will see all of the other kids with lollipops, the second day I figured out that if my DD had a ring pop she was quite as a mouse! & I did not have to buy one of those expensive ones that take you forever to open & they never finish, you either eat it, save for later or throw it in the trash!! ( next trip is in Feb. I going to try that again - but she is older almost by 2yrs, so I do not know if it will work as good-LOL!!-going to celebrate her 5th birthday)

I finally got thru the whole thread, great tips!!

[bdklein]

Free filtered water (not bottled) at counter service (like most fast food places).

[gracer9977]

Originally Posted by 2012bella13

Here are a couple of tips:

1. Take a wet wash cloth put it in a ziploc, stick it in the freezer overnight. Put it in your cooler or backpack, Use it on hot days to cool off your face & neck, it will refresh you, it will be wet & cold by the middle of the day. This is from a beach bather - she gave me that tip a long time ago & it cost you nothing.

2. When taking a bag or cooler to Disney if you have anything like a cup or bowl, you will want to put it in a clear ziplock because when I went last year a bag checker had a stick & used it to look at everything, he poked in all the cups & bowls, so I could not use them for my DD, who knows what that stick has touched!

3.Take something for you child to have to snack on while pushing her thru the parks, they will see all of the other kids with lollipops, the second day I figured out that if my DD had a ring pop she was quite as a mouse! & I did not have to buy one of those expensive ones that take you forever to open & they never finish, you either eat it, save for later or throw it in the trash!! ( next trip is in Feb. I going to try that again - but she is older almost by 2yrs, so I do not know if it will work as good-LOL!!-going to celebrate her 5th birthday)

I finally got thru the whole thread, great tips!!

I had read that tip for the baggies with the frozen washcloth and I remember thinking I am not going to be that hot (we left from NH in Sept). However by midway through our first 90 degree day I had my baggies with the washcloths in the stroller.

We always bring a cooler of food in with us and make sure we have snacks for the kids. Seems like they are always hungry and always want something when they see another child walk by eating something. This saves us from having to constantly find something for them to eat and pay $5.00 for a bag of popcorn, a lollipop or Popsicle.

[fuzzlekins]

Originally Posted by bdklein

Free filtered water (not bottled) at counter service (like most fast food places).

How can you tell whether or not the water is filtered? I'm not fond of drinking water from foreign locales (can create stomach issues of course) so I'm wondering if the water being filtered would fix the issue. We typically pack bottled water and this time we'll have the big mugs from the resort, but in the restaurants, I really don't want to order a high-calorie or carbonated drink (we're on the DP).

[afnaechiquita]

Originally Posted by fuzzlekins

How can you tell whether or not the water is filtered? I'm not fond of drinking water from foreign locales (can create stomach issues of course) so I'm wondering if the water being filtered would fix the issue. We typically pack bottled water and this time we'll have the big mugs from the resort, but in the restaurants, I really don't want to order a high-calorie or carbonated drink (we're on the DP).

You might want to look into something like this: http://www.waterbobble.com/

[jemh628]

Originally Posted by fuzzlekins

How can you tell whether or not the water is filtered? I'm not fond of drinking water from foreign locales (can create stomach issues of course) so I'm wondering if the water being filtered would fix the issue. We typically pack bottled water and this time we'll have the big mugs from the resort, but in the restaurants, I really don't want to order a high-calorie or carbonated drink (we're on the DP).

We took the Camelbak water bottles with the charcoal filters and just hooked them to the outside of our backpack. It was easy and a huge moneysaver and the water tasted great.

[fuzzlekins]

Originally Posted by afnaechiquita

You might want to look into something like this: http://www.waterbobble.com/

This sounds good. Does it really kill the bad taste that FL is notorious for?

[Sandie08]

Originally Posted by DarthMama

My magical tip -- if you go to Enchanted Tales with Belle in the new Fantasyland section, volunteer to be part of the show. It's a lot of fun (even saying just one line) and you get a nice picture with Belle and a bookmark from her. Great fun for both kids & grown-ups. My daughter got to play the horse and I was the maid/feather duster when we went on Nov. 7 and we are all still laughing about it.

Thanks for this advise we will be there the week of Christmas I will make sure we volunteer for this!

[disneyjes]

Thank you everyone for the great tips! Subbing so I can keep reading them! <3

[afnaechiquita]

Originally Posted by fuzzlekins

This sounds good. Does it really kill the bad taste that FL is notorious for?

I am not sure, because I'm not sensitive to water tastes. I imagine it would though?

[bdklein]

Originally Posted by fuzzlekins

How can you tell whether or not the water is filtered?

I have been told that the CS water is filtered, and it sure tasted that way. Tasted fine to me. Especially when compared to the hotel bathroom, water fountain by Main Street/Castle, etc.

[Samish]

I read on this thread somwhere about foldable water bottles. I just picked up 3 for $5 at Target. They have sport squirter top and attached carabiner clips.
Going to DW in 10 days so I am sure these will come handy!

[brennicksmom]

Originally Posted by Samish

I read on this thread somwhere about foldable water bottles. I just picked up 3 for $5 at Target. They have sport squirter top and attached carabiner clips.
Going to DW in 10 days so I am sure these will come handy!

I just found these yesterday at Big Lots for $1.00 each. And they are bpa free

[newbie2013]

I only on page 13 but trying to catch up!
Love that early tips said to take a Polaroid of your tickets or of kids! My how far times have come