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I like the Peter Pan Theme idea. You could go real simple even just with older clothes to cut up a bit for the lost boys. I can't remember if you have a neice going but someone could juat wear a blue bow in their hair to be Wendy and someone could even make a barrel or a kerchief to be Nana. Great idea on selling the stroller. You will not regret bringing it. Our DS, 4, actually fell asleep in his umbrella stroller a couple of times. We also brought a cooler bag with snacks and drinks and left it in the stroller most times when we were in lines. It was nice not to have to lug everything. Eeek on the mouse. Great stories, keep 'em coming.
Have been enjoying your TR, great solution to your stroller question. We are taking our grandsons in December and are trying to figure out what to do regarding strollers ourselves, do we rent when we get there or bring one along. Have a great trip.
I found your report yesterday and just finished reading all that you have so far. Your plans look great and I'm sure you and Evan will have a great time! I enjoyed all of your stories and look forward to more.
Glad you got the stroller figured out! I think doing a Peter Pan theme for your family would be pretty easy--there are tons of options (Peter, Wendy, Michael, John, Capt Hook, Smee, Tinkerbell, Tigerlily, Lost Boys, Indians, and Pirates!) and most of them would be pretty easy to do--Capt Hook would probably be the only difficult one. Definitely Dress up!
LOL!! Your story reminds me of our last trip in 2009 when we saw Chubby Checker. I've never seen so many senior citizens lose their minds in my life. I WIIIISHHH I had a camera on me at the time because it was hilarious watching 75 year old women swing their wig and scream at Chubby Checker. The whole thing was hilarious and I loved it. My then 5 year olds looked at me like what do you have us watching?
As for a stroller, I got a lot of flack about bringing a double stroller to Disney when my twins were almost 6 years old. I didn't care and it was the best decision I made on that trip. The boys walked most of the time, however there is no way I would've been able to carry them if they got exhausted. Plus, it held their bookbags and was a great seat while waiting for parades and fireworks. My kids at that age, NEVER used a stroller however your talking Disney and it's better to have it than NOT. You should tell your sister to bring one just in case. They do not count it as baggage on most airlines although it's always a good idea to check and they had it open and ready for them at the door when I walked out. It was GREAT. I am really enjoying your trip plans. Great stories. My kids have watched Snow White, Pinnochio, Lion King and last night they watched Finding Nemo and I have It's a Bug's life DVR'd.
Thanks for following along. My mom would have been right there with the other ladies and Chubby Checker. I'm glad I decided on bringing the stroller as I think it will help Evan conserve his energy at times and hopefully avoid the melt downs. Last night Evan watched Lion King 1 1/2.
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Originally Posted by ecmiller
When we went in 2004, DD was almost 6. We did not take a stroller and she made out OK in most of the parks. But when we were at Epcot, I rented one. I explained to her that we could go faster and see more things than if she walked and she was OK with that. The other parks-we went at her pace, but there was a lot I wanted to see at Epcot and knew that a stroller would be helpful.
Epcot is huge and AK is so hot so I'm happy I'm bringing my stroller.
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Originally Posted by lauriep
What a great solution to the stroller issue! Very smart of you to have contacted stroller rentals. I love the Bjorn Again story. Have you checked the "Eat to the Beat" band schedule for this year? Maybe you can re-live the moment!
Both Sugar Ray and Howard Jones are there when we go so maybe I can catch one of the shows.
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Originally Posted by jennie622
Score on selling the stroller while on vacation!!
I will admit there are days that I would like to crawl in a stroller and have someone push me around the parks!
Thanks - I would love for someone to push me in a stroller at Disney
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Originally Posted by OCEANGRLLG
Very cool deal...sellin the stroller after you are done with it!
- I know - Yay for me
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Originally Posted by goofysdtr
Great solution to the stroller question! Our first trip, the boys were 5 (& a half ) & 9. We rented a double stroller & they both used it some of the time. That's just a whole lot of walking, & even if they can keep up for awhile, going day after day catches up eventually. I think your plan is perfect!
Thanks - I agree I think my 10 year old will need a stroller move than my 5 year old son.
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Originally Posted by rhinohunter
Great idea on teh stroller.
Thanks - I'm happy about it.
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Originally Posted by ttnmama
I like the Peter Pan Theme idea. You could go real simple even just with older clothes to cut up a bit for the lost boys. I can't remember if you have a neice going but someone could juat wear a blue bow in their hair to be Wendy and someone could even make a barrel or a kerchief to be Nana. Great idea on selling the stroller. You will not regret bringing it. Our DS, 4, actually fell asleep in his umbrella stroller a couple of times. We also brought a cooler bag with snacks and drinks and left it in the stroller most times when we were in lines. It was nice not to have to lug everything. Eeek on the mouse. Great stories, keep 'em coming.
I do have a niece going but she would want to be TinkerBell.
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Originally Posted by Shari2137
Have been enjoying your TR, great solution to your stroller question. We are taking our grandsons in December and are trying to figure out what to do regarding strollers ourselves, do we rent when we get there or bring one along. Have a great trip.
Thanks. I know the stroller debate is a big one.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Love the stroller solution!
Thanks, me too!
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Originally Posted by debrabrown
Very sweet solution lady!
I'm so creative so times it scares me.
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I found your report yesterday and just finished reading all that you have so far. Your plans look great and I'm sure you and Evan will have a great time! I enjoyed all of your stories and look forward to more.
Thanks for joing in and glad you are enjoying the report so far.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
Score on selling the stroller at the end of your trip! That's awesome Holly! Put that $ in the Disney fund for next time.
I think It will end up going toward Christmas but who knows.
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Originally Posted by lazanya
Glad you got the stroller debate figured out!
Me too
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Originally Posted by ilovedisney247
Glad you got the stroller figured out! I think doing a Peter Pan theme for your family would be pretty easy--there are tons of options (Peter, Wendy, Michael, John, Capt Hook, Smee, Tinkerbell, Tigerlily, Lost Boys, Indians, and Pirates!) and most of them would be pretty easy to do--Capt Hook would probably be the only difficult one. Definitely Dress up!
I think at this point we are leaning toward a PP theme. My nephew LOVED Peter Pan when he was about 4 and my sister made him a costume and my brother was Capt. Hook. I know he still has that costume somewhere so we might need to borrow it. I think the kids would love it.
Thanks everyone for following along. Evan and I are heading away for a few days - starting tomorrow so I won't be posting until late next week.
Not too much Disney news going on. I bought myself a new watch for the trip and we got Wall-E from the library and I hope to see it this weekend while we are away. We have selected a date to go see Cars 2 (July 3rd) but still trying to get out to see POTC-4. Evan watched Lion King 1 1/2 last night and was singing "quick before the hyena comes" the rest of the night.
Evan got a new swing set last weekend but they were going to charge $300.00 to put it together. My brother said he would do it for him this weekend and all it will cost me is dinner that night.
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) & 9. We rented a double stroller & they both used it some of the time. That's just a whole lot of walking, & even if they can keep up for awhile, going day after day catches up eventually. I think your plan is perfect!
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