WDW with three year old cousin, HELP!

[Major Disney Freak]

The title explains it all. I'm going to WDW in June and I'm very impatient when it comes to little kids. Also, because of height restrictions, I might not get to ride some of my favorite rides. I'm also worried about her and the Disney characters. On the upside, I have an excuse to ride Dumbo. :) Anyways, anybody have any tips for me and my impatience?

[Kileli]

With the height reqirements, do you mean hers, our yours? There is a program, Ride switch, or something, where you hang out with those not yet able to ride, and then you get a turn when the first person comes out.

[Major Disney Freak]

^About height requirements, I mean hers. And, my aunt isn't really open to the idea of the ride switch. I might even be left alone with her in the park! What is an impatient teenager to do? :confused:

[Kileli]

^ hmmm.....What we did: My brother (16) and me (14(at the time)) head off and do our own thing, since our parents don't like the same rides we do. With the use of cell phones, we called each other and met somewhere an hour later or so. Maybe you could do the same.

[ryguy222]

^Dude with a three year old?

[Major Disney Freak]

Well, right now, I cleared everything up with my cousin and she seems pretty excited. It's my aunt I'm really angry at. I'm an avid user of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and their touring plans. Their scientifically proven to save up to four hours of standing in line. I explained them to my aunt, she seemed pretty cool with them. Then came choosing restaurants. I'm a pretty picky eater, and not only that, long meals can eat up huge chunks of time and have a disasterous effect on the plan. Meanwhile, she's picking out table service restaurants all over the place! I tried to explain to her and I tried to compromise, but she was just catty and rude. She wasn't thinking about me, my cousin, my uncle, or anyone except herself. She really needs some sense knocked into her. I'm under a lot of stress right now. I'm really desperate!

[LoehnWolf]

try finding Birnbaums Disney World for kids..its got alot of great ideas for anyone travelling with younger kids..As for meals maybe try alternating character meals with non character meals..some are expensive and hard to book but others are pretty cheap and fun. think about what kinda things you would have liked at their age..find out where the characters will be like Ariels grotto and try and get there ahead of the crowd so the lines arent as long. The Magic Kingdom is always your best bet for young kids..Animal kingdom is great but with the park so spread out unless you have a stroller I wouldnt reocmmend it...good luck and have a great time

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Well, right now, I cleared everything up with my cousin and she seems pretty excited. It's my aunt I'm really angry at. I'm an avid user of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and their touring plans. Their scientifically proven to save up to four hours of standing in line. I explained them to my aunt, she seemed pretty cool with them. Then came choosing restaurants. I'm a pretty picky eater, and not only that, long meals can eat up huge chunks of time and have a disasterous effect on the plan. Meanwhile, she's picking out table service restaurants all over the place! I tried to explain to her and I tried to compromise, but she was just catty and rude. She wasn't thinking about me, my cousin, my uncle, or anyone except herself. She really needs some sense knocked into her. I'm under a lot of stress right now. I'm really desperate!

I dunno man, to me it sounds like you're the one who's only thinking of yourself here. My advice would be, if you want to be a part of the group, be a part of the group. Work with the people, voice your opinion of what should be done but if you get overruled, don't ruin it for everyone else. Enjoy the fact they're enjoying it, especially the 3-year old.

If it bothers you that much, ask to be set free on your own. Then you can fulfill all your heart's desires, although you'll be the only one you're sharing them with.

-- PMM :cool:

[Major Disney Freak]

^Yep, tried that. They think I'm too immature to be on my own. I tried my best to compromise with them, but let's face it, no one listens to a thirteen year old.

[mistymutt]

Sounds like you've been there before and your cousin hasn't. Try to roll with it and enjoy yourself. Just stop and think for a minute of the Thousands of kids your age who have never been and will never be able to see WDW and maybe you will appreciate it more!!

[LoehnWolf]

well the real question here is are you interested more in what you can do with her or what you'll be missing out on?? swap places and imagine what you'd want if you were in her shoes..

[PeoplemoverMatt]

^Yep, tried that. They think I'm too immature to be on my own. I tried my best to compromise with them, but let's face it, no one listens to a thirteen year old.

Then you're just going to have to put her needs first, and that means most likely not doing everything you would have liked to do yourself. That's just the way that goes.

-- PMM :cool: