Comments for Meltdown Free Disney

Comment on Are You A Mean Disney Mommy? by Suzi

Suzi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:11:45 +0000

We talked to our kids A LOT about expectations. We also offered them choices when possible. We use a pretty intense touring plan to get the most bang for our buck, so we always tell the kids, “If you will just do what we say til noon, you can help us choose what to do after that.” It worked great! We followed our plans and then opened it up for discussion afterwards. We had four (of our eight) with us this last visit, ages 3-13. It was easier for the older boys to have some patience with the “little kid” stuff when they knew they could choose something for them later.

Comment on Resort Hopping For The Holidays! by Dani H

Dani H — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:27:50 +0000

Have a great trip, I will be thinking about you and your family. I hope it is the best trip yet. Miss you. shoot me an email when you get sometime HA HA.
Dani

Comment on Know (Your Kid) Before You Go… by meltdownfreedisney

meltdownfreedisney — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:50:45 +0000

Teenagers! So looking forward to/dreading that phase. Thanks for reading & contributing.

Comment on Know (Your Kid) Before You Go… by Mousewife

Mousewife — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:32:32 +0000

I loved reading this, it reminded me of ‘those’ moments! Have been there and wish I’d read such sound advice before hand! Thankfully my daughters are older now, but therin lies a whole new set of rules!

Comment on Murphy’s Law Account. Have $36 Handy. by meltdownfreedisney

meltdownfreedisney — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:10:22 +0000

XO Dani! I hope we can get together. You inspired me to go for DVC. Did I tell you that?

Comment on Murphy’s Law Account. Have $36 Handy. by Dani H

Dani H — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:07:36 +0000

You should be on the Disney Mom Panel. Not only do you LOVE Disney, you have great practical advice that is not just good for moms with Special Needs kids. You are so AWESOME!! I will now carry 36.00 with me, what a great number. I miss you!!

Comment on Parenting Page by meltdownfreedisney

meltdownfreedisney — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:10:10 +0000

I think WDW is doable in smaller chunks, but I have to say, I did DL with 2 kids as a solo parent, and I found the petite size to be a gift. That being said, we still had to let key attractions go, due to fatigue. When a 6-year old with a processing issue says, calmly, “I’ve had a great day and don’t want to disappoint you but I’d like to go back our room to rest,” I counted my blessings and ordered room service. What I love about Walt Disney World is that even the least expensive hotels are extensions of your park experience, so “going home” doesn’t feel like quitting, you are just relocating your good time, where the pools are. Pin trading was also a great way to take a break in a less stimulating situation than shopping. Guest services at the parks can go over the maps with you to select attractions that are best suited for your daughter’s preferences. (Tough to Be A Bug at AK was Tough To Do, for example.)

Comment on Costumes On A Budget by Al

Al — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:48:43 +0000

Great ideas… I will use some with my kids this year

Comment on Gross Motor Glee-Now, With More Bugs! by meltdownfreedisney

meltdownfreedisney — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:58:31 +0000

So glad your child could visualize it! It is a cool play area, but there will be times when you can’t see her. That is hard on parents like us. My kids were about 3 & 5 in that photo. Have a fantastic trip!!!

Comment on Gross Motor Glee-Now, With More Bugs! by Julie McClure Campbell

Julie McClure Campbell — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:42:52 +0000

I just happened upon your site looking for “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie” images for my 6 year old. I just want to say best.Disney.blog.name.ever! Thanks for a picture of something in this play area with kids in it so that she can see how huge everything is!