Comments on: 10 Disneyland Tips: With A Baby + Preschooler http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/ Stephanie Sheaffer writes about books, babies, travel, food, and philanthropy. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kelly http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-92626 Kelly Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:21:21 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-92626 Stephanie - You're tips are great! I'm so glad you had a great time at Disneyland, it's literally one of our favorite places! Thank you for spending your day with us! My boys have been gushing over your little girls ever since we left! I've got some cute video of them rock'n out that I will have to send your way! You are too darling for words! I am so glad we got "paired" together... I don't think the day could have been any more perfect! xoxo, K Stephanie -

You’re tips are great! I’m so glad you had a great time at Disneyland, it’s literally one of our favorite places! Thank you for spending your day with us! My boys have been gushing over your little girls ever since we left! I’ve got some cute video of them rock’n out that I will have to send your way!

You are too darling for words! I am so glad we got “paired” together… I don’t think the day could have been any more perfect!

xoxo, K

]]> By: Jinxy http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-92070 Jinxy Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:59:40 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-92070 I think those are great tips. I've never been to Disneyland with a baby or children but I have been multiple times. I can't really think of anything else. Staying at the Disney hotel is so worth it. I think those are great tips. I’ve never been to Disneyland with a baby or children but I have been multiple times. I can’t really think of anything else. Staying at the Disney hotel is so worth it.

]]> By: Michele http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-91370 Michele Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:39:07 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-91370 Great list of tips! It looks like you and your family had a great time visiting both parks. I cannot wait until we get the chance to take our daughter there - she loves all things Disney. Our goal is to visit some time next fall during the holiday season when all of the Christmas decorations are up. Great list of tips! It looks like you and your family had a great time visiting both parks. I cannot wait until we get the chance to take our daughter there – she loves all things Disney. Our goal is to visit some time next fall during the holiday season when all of the Christmas decorations are up.

]]> By: Shelly http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-91236 Shelly Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:22:11 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-91236 Great list - I second the Grand Californian. We are heading back there next week. Early open is fantastic - you can really do a lot when it is quieter and spend more time with some characters if you are lucky. Great list – I second the Grand Californian. We are heading back there next week. Early open is fantastic – you can really do a lot when it is quieter and spend more time with some characters if you are lucky.

]]> By: melissa http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-91213 melissa Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:38:17 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-91213 #1 is totally true. we stayed at a partner hotel right at the entrance - and it was a LIFESAVER. we left every day around 1 or 2 and let them take naps. then went back after dinner. it was perfect! and - the DOUBLE STROLLER was totally worth lugging across the country with us. TOTALLY worth it. I brought the girls by myself one evening when my husband had a meeting. i could never have done that without the stroller. the backpack filled with snacks was a lifesaver. i also went to the dollar store and target and picked up some little disney trinkets to surprise them without breaking the bank! #1 is totally true. we stayed at a partner hotel right at the entrance – and it was a LIFESAVER.
we left every day around 1 or 2 and let them take naps. then went back after dinner. it was perfect!

and – the DOUBLE STROLLER was totally worth lugging across the country with us. TOTALLY worth it. I brought the girls by myself one evening when my husband had a meeting. i could never have done that without the stroller.

the backpack filled with snacks was a lifesaver. i also went to the dollar store and target and picked up some little disney trinkets to surprise them without breaking the bank!

]]> By: Marcela http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-91158 Marcela Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:55:56 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-91158 Love and agree with all your tips. I would add to take advantage of the fast pass and baby passes. Love and agree with all your tips. I would add to take advantage of the fast pass and baby passes.

]]> By: Blessed http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-91150 Blessed Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:39:58 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-91150 These tips are great for just about any day trip with a toddler/preschooler/infant. We went to a Children's farm this summer and most of these things were applicable there too! These tips are great for just about any day trip with a toddler/preschooler/infant. We went to a Children’s farm this summer and most of these things were applicable there too!

]]> By: Melinda J http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-91147 Melinda J Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:16:28 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-91147 Great list! I love that all Disney parks have baby care centers. It's such a nice touch! The little potties are wonderful for potty trainers and the huge, clean, changing tables are wonderful! I don't completely agree with your #1. I'd re-label it "Stay within walking distance." If you can afford to stay in the Grand Californian that would be amazing! It is the closest to the parks and is luxurious. The other two Disney-owned properties, the Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier, are further from the entry gates than some of the motels on Harbor Blvd and there is a huge price difference! We always stay at motels on Harbor that are within easy walking distance and the money we save is great for souvenirs, extra days, etc. Great list!

I love that all Disney parks have baby care centers. It’s such a nice touch! The little potties are wonderful for potty trainers and the huge, clean, changing tables are wonderful!

I don’t completely agree with your #1. I’d re-label it “Stay within walking distance.” If you can afford to stay in the Grand Californian that would be amazing! It is the closest to the parks and is luxurious. The other two Disney-owned properties, the Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier, are further from the entry gates than some of the motels on Harbor Blvd and there is a huge price difference! We always stay at motels on Harbor that are within easy walking distance and the money we save is great for souvenirs, extra days, etc.

]]> By: adrian http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/09/10-disneyland-tips-with-a-baby-preschooler/#comment-91141 adrian Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:52:12 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=9749#comment-91141 These are great tips for anyone traveling with young kids. Your list is already exhaustive, just might add to remember to bring the camera for all those memorable pictures. Thanks for the great ideas! These are great tips for anyone traveling with young kids. Your list is already exhaustive, just might add to remember to bring the camera for all those memorable pictures.
Thanks for the great ideas!

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