This will be our first trip to Disney without a stroller and with kids, and I want to make sure we can move more quickly but still have what we need. I'm looking for tips on what kind of bag to bring, trouble using bags on rides for kids, and what's likely to be manageable for kiddos as they are getting on and off rides. I do NOT want to be carrying my bag and theirs at the end of the day if possible but understand I might need to loop around their bags on rides. I think a backpack might be too big, but maybe a smaller backpack? Or a fanny pack? Or a string bag? What has worked well for your elementary aged kids? What do they carry in their bags? What do you carry? Do you take sweater/jacket at the end of October? I'm from the east coast and baffled by SoCal weather.
Details:
October 22-24, staying offsite (15 min walk?) parkhopper, doing a big time change so will probably do a midday break
Two boys, ages 6 (big for his age) and 10 (average size)
They both will need snacks and water on hand, and probably a fidget toy or two (one is autistic/ADHD, other maybe is ADHD) for waiting and downtime. Considering getting either earplugs or noise canceling headphones for the oldest to help with sensory overload.
We don't typically carry extra clothes for the kids, so I probably won't do that just to keep things light (can always buy some in a store if you must!). We have ponchos from WDW if we need them, since both want to ride Grizzly and Splash. At least it won't be like July Orlando hot like our last Disney trip, so I think we can get away with not carrying all the heat-related gear like insulated bottles, cooling towels, fans, etc. It's part of the appeal of DLR in October!
I usually have a small crossbody but may be carrying a slightly larger one since we won't have a stroller, but I don't really want to carry a backpack. DH might carry a backpack as long as it isn't too heavy, but he prefers a smaller bag, too.
Thanks for your parking with kids tips!
Details:
October 22-24, staying offsite (15 min walk?) parkhopper, doing a big time change so will probably do a midday break
Two boys, ages 6 (big for his age) and 10 (average size)
They both will need snacks and water on hand, and probably a fidget toy or two (one is autistic/ADHD, other maybe is ADHD) for waiting and downtime. Considering getting either earplugs or noise canceling headphones for the oldest to help with sensory overload.
We don't typically carry extra clothes for the kids, so I probably won't do that just to keep things light (can always buy some in a store if you must!). We have ponchos from WDW if we need them, since both want to ride Grizzly and Splash. At least it won't be like July Orlando hot like our last Disney trip, so I think we can get away with not carrying all the heat-related gear like insulated bottles, cooling towels, fans, etc. It's part of the appeal of DLR in October!
I usually have a small crossbody but may be carrying a slightly larger one since we won't have a stroller, but I don't really want to carry a backpack. DH might carry a backpack as long as it isn't too heavy, but he prefers a smaller bag, too.
Thanks for your parking with kids tips!