With that being said, here is some Disney gumbo that I think you will enjoy.
Poor Unfortunate Souls: http://www.thelittlemermaid.com/
Before I say anything, I am not a parent yet. These are just my opinions based on real world(TRUE STORY) experiences. First of all, you and your child (ren) are in Disney World. A bull in a China Shop is less distracting. Please, Please, Please don't yell, spank, or yank your child back in the stroller because they can't contain their excitement in the Magic Kingdom . We are in our 30's and couldn't contain ourselves. Chances are your child is too young to understand patience and waiting. Side note: If you can't handle your child who can't handle waiting, you clearly have brought them to the wrong place. I can think of way more places I wouldn't want to be waiting-traffic and the dmv are the first to come to mind.
I would be ok if this kid fell into a chocolate river like Augustus Gloop:
In a case where action Should be taken:Please don't let siblings "fight it out" on a ride everyone else is trying to enjoy. Discipline your children please. I witnessed the worst behaved child aggravate his little sister, then he punched his Mom-and she let him. WTF?? I had to move and express my aggravation to Casey how I couldn't even enjoy a steamboat ride along Tom Sawyers Island. I got over it quickly because,well, we were in Disney World and luckily I wasn't hungry at the time, which makes me cranky anywhere.
In the words of Stephanie Tanner: HOW RUDE!
Next tip: When you see someone going to get in line for a service (to get a photo in front of Cinderella's castle for example) don't run to beat the couple that doesn't even know there is a race. Casey and I just wanted a picture from the photo pass guy in front of the castle donning our Just Married pins and this OLD lady did just that. And...she didn't even have any kids. She posed by herself with her hands on her hips sporting cutt off jorts and high top double velcro Reebok's-white. You know the ones, we all had a pair.
When life hands you lemons, make a lemon drop shot.
If you are going to get loaded from having an adult beverage in all 11 countries in the World Showcase at Epcot, please do not scream out your most likely- loaded as well- missing significant others name while there is oohing and ahhing over the best fireworks I have witnessed to date. You want to see someone get kicked off of Disney properties, act like an Alabama fan. Which I am certain was this guy.
It's the truth, it's actual, Everything is satisfactual: http://www.songofthesouth.net/
Don't act shocked and get angry when you get wet on a water ride. While it is ok to get aggravated if you are soaking wet in February, lighten up when it is July. To most, it probably feels refreshing. I'm just sayin. Carry a bag and have a sturdy poncho, believe me they are well worth the investment. Also, take off your hats and sunglasses or they will go to the mecca of lost items. Casey and I learned that first hand. The February scenario really happened to us on Splash Mountain. It was freezing....we were sitting in the front seat...and we went on it a couple of times in a row. We deserved it.
Just a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down: http://www.marypoppins.com/ Enjoy yourself. Lighten up if you're wound tight. Look around and soak it all in. If you are such a sourpuss and the happy virus is one that you can't catch, then you are not suited for this experience.
Zero sense of urgency, Courtney
(Casey made up that diddy about me, because I am in no rush ever.) Don't skip over attractions. While some most certainly can be used as "breaks", don't sell your experience short. Hall of Presidents now has Obama and Captain EO starring Michael Jackson is back at Epcot. and Yes...Captain EO is just as ridiculous as it was in the 80's, Stephanie called it the Xanadu of Epcot, but it was neat to see a retro attraction. You are there anyway, what else do you have to do??
Son to Father: (in British accent): Dad, I don't want to see this show.
Father to son (in same British accent): Oh, Shut-Up!
While it is totally outrageous for an American parent to tell their child to shut up, we found it perfectly hilarious that the Brits could get away with it.
Les Poissons: http://www.thelittlemermaid.com/
Try different foods in the countries, we had a Churro in Mexico, A Danish Pretzel in Norway with a Viking Coffee, Eggrolls in China, a Brat in Germany, an Italian Margarita in Italy, dinner in France and it was awesome. If anyone is going soon and plans to eat in France, ask for Vincent-he was fabulous.
Hakuna Matata: http://www.lionking.com/
Don't miss the shows and the fireworks at the end of the night. Yes, you may have had a 15 hour day in the park and are exhausted but it is well worth hanging in there a little bit longer.
While sleep is essential, as Casey says, you can sleep when you are dead.
With all that, I think that I will rap it up. I hope that in the very least I have entertained you and maybe even got your wheels spinning about your next vacation spot!
I also owe a shout out to my fellow mouseketeers: Lizzi, Ben, Steph, Tim, and Husband...I am so thankful that we are the perfect combonation for trips and experiences like these.
Thank You Lizzi for always planning these wonderful trips.
Thank You Ben for having the patience of a monk with all these crazies!
Thank You Tim for stopping to read the quotes and truly point out (to me at least) the many small things you wouldn't even think about noticing. But no thank you to leaving items in the safe :)
Thank You Steph for always lagging in the back with me-she has her own diddy too
Thank You Husband for letting us act like children together!
We are all kids at heart!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=2698715&id23430279
(until I figure out how to post pics, here is a link to the photos Lizzi took)
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