Not that I’m counting down the days or anything, but we have 144 days until we set off to Orlando for a family holiday of a lifetime. If you’ve been to Disneyland or Disneyworld before, you’ll know how thought consuming it is. There are so many exciting things to do, you really have to plan your time wisely, otherwise you could find yourself running around like an over excited, headless chicken!
I know a few people that are planning a trip to Florida, so I wanted to write about my planning process and share any useful tips I pick up along the way. I’ve started to write an itinerary, which will include a daily plan, suitable rides for the girls in each park, opening times, show times, useful tips etc and I’ll share this once it’s finished. My next job is to sort out our ESTA’s which I believe is £14 per person and our travel insurance.
Disney Threads
It’s probably an obvious tip but if you’re planning a trip to Orlando in the winter, you will want to get your Disney clothing now. All the summer clothes are out now and you might not have as much choice if you try and shop for Disney bits in the winter, as you’ll be shopping for the wrong season. There are lots of sales on now too!
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the girls clothes I’ve brought so far. These bits are all from George. Bella’s Marie dress only cost £4 #mumwin. The Dumbo PJs are £8 and the 101 Dalmatian Pjs come in a set of two for just £15. The Disney bows are from Maisie’s Glitter Bows.
Beach Life
You can find so many gorgeous Disney themed clothes and accessories in all the supermarkets and shops including Matalan and H&M Kids and they are all at affordable prices. You’re not expected to dress your child in Disney from head to toe everyday but it’s nice to dress for the occasion. It’s not everyday you get to rub shoulders with the famous Mickey Mouse.
The girls sun safe Minnie Mouse swimming costume comes with a cute waterproof headband and I got it from George. The Little Mermaid Swimming costume and shell sunglasses are from Tu and the other Minnie Mouse swimming costume is from George. I highly recommend that you check out the supermarkets as you really can pick up a bargain.
Get Planning
Plan, plan, plan! If you want to make the most out of your holiday and tick everything off your to do list, you really shouldn’t wing it or “go with the flow”. Write yourself an itinerary, you can make it as simple as you like. It’s worth making a note of where the baby changing facilities are if you’re travelling with little ones. You can get a free copy of The Little Big Book of Magic from the Disney website.
The Orlando & Walt Disneyworld Brit Guide is perfect for first timers. It’s full of so many useful tips and information and it’s been really helpful so far! You can buy a copy on Amazon. I’ll be writing a travelling with toddler survival guide blog soon and I’ll share the girls goody bag for the plane. Watch this space!