My older DD's allergies are currently egg, peanut, treenut, chicken, turkey, sunflower, sesame, dried beans, and buckwheat. The beans have presented as safe in testing, but she vomits when she eats them at home, so we just avoid them. She also has outgrown watermelon, peas, and wheat. My DD is also understandably pretty picky about her food, but she is able to read labels and screen her own food now, which helps a ton.
Wow, that's a lot to manage. That's great that she's old enough to read labels and determine what's safe. It's so crazy that she tests negative for beans but reacts when she eats them. Allergies are so bizarre...
I just found your trip report and following along! We took our girls for the first time at 2.85 and 4 and it was the best!
Welcome!
Thanks
Totally agree! My youngest was just shy of 3 and it was perfect!!!! I always tell folks between 2 and 3 is the prefect age for the first trip!
Agreed!
What a perfect way to start the trip! And so kind. It really is the little things that really sometimes make ALL the difference.
It really is, and Disney knows it and makes magic
These are my favorite pictures! The ones just showing the pure joy of being in Disney. I feel like this age is perfect because they fully believe that that is Tigger!
Exactly!!! It really is pure joy and magic! I can't get enough of it
Haha-totally. Well, it seems like you have a cute little mouse who can try to convince him!
Don't you love how it seems that all allergists give totally different information and advice...
Yup! We found our current allergist on the 3rd try. The first one we saw didn't know what a baked milk food challenge was but said sure let's try it
The second allergist said she didn't feel comfortable doing food challenges but I could schedule one with another doctor in the practice. When I called to ask a couple of questions, the doctor doing the challenge wouldn't talk to me, and only the first doctor who wasn't comfortable with the food challenge would return my call. She basically said since I had so many questions, I may feel more comfortable going to a more progressive practice...
So finally we found allergist #3 who we love!
Are you a Member of the FB group 'Disney Chefs Rock Food Allergies'?
Yes! It was so great for preparing for this trip!
I know that we're so fortunate to have a close knit community where many people participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project
Yes, definitely
I should try to do a trip report! I always say that I will, and then I never keep track of things well enough lol. I might try! I really enjoy reading others, especially when we have something in common like yours
Yes, you should!! I took notes on my phone when we were waiting on lines, or riding the bus, etc.
Great updates! Good to hear about your experience heading to Frozen at Rope Drop. We may need to try that on our next trip!
Ride Swap is great for those of use that have youngsters. Of course you don't really get to ride with your spouse which is a bummer at times, but at least Disney makes the swap process very easy and flexible. The school bread looks good. That is one thing I've never tried in all of our trips. Definitely going to have to make sure that on the list for next time!
I can certainly sympathize on kids not napping in the stroller. Our youngest is NOT a napper in the stroller at all. Put him in a bed/pack-n-play and he'll nap for two hours at least, but you couldn't pay him to nap in the stroller. Love your Ohana experience. That place is awesome and glad to hear they accommodated so well.
It does stink to ride alone using rider swap, but it does force me to talk to other people
Inability to nap in a stroller can certainly be frustrating. DD's friend A fell asleep multiple times a day while they were out and about in the parks: during shows, in the middle of meals, during fireworks, etc.
It's so funny how two kids that are the exact same age can be so different!
We were in Disney that week, too. And, our husbands seem very similar in their approach to Disney. ;-) We did do the first
MNSSHP on our last night. It was definitely worth it! But, you were right to wait. We arrived at the park at 4pm after a full pool day and stayed through until the midnight close, but our almost 2 year old, and our 3 year old both passed out by 9:00 in the stroller. They didn't even make it to the parade. If we only had little ones I would not have purchased the tickets.
But, our older kids (5-8) LOVED it, and it was well worth it for them (and us grownups)!! We did not do any of the long character meet and greets, but decided to ride our favorite rides with minimal lines. We waved at some of them from a far though, and spotted Jack Skellington and Sally outside the Haunted Mansion.
Now I have the Christmas party on my list of to-do's
. We are fortunately going back this summer (only because we have other plans in Orlando or my husband would never agree to it), but I am hoping to do a Christmas trip in maybe 2019 or 2020. Seeing the park decorated for Christmas is probably at the tip top of my bucket list, despite all the crowds!
Looks like you had a fun trip! I liked reading about the on-property experience since we always stay off-property. With 7 people we don't have many options and I like to prepare our own meals to save $$.
Thank you for making me feel better about my decision not to do MNSSHP! Maybe it's something we can do in the next few years when DD is ~5
Christmas trip would be great! Will you go during Christmas or can you go in November or early December when it's "Christmastime" but without the full-on crowds?
Have you looked into renting DVC points? I wonder if it would be comparable in price to staying off-property...
Great trip report so far. Joining in. I completely agree with your assessment of FOP. Simply Amazing!!!! May be the best ride I have ever been on. Period! It is interesting to watch how Ryann has handled this trip. We are taking our DS who will be 2 years and 10 months in 35 days. My DW and I are trying to plan a strategy for naps. I fear the excitement may over rule naps on most days for him. We shall see. Looking forward to the rest of your TR.
Welcome!
You're going to have such a fantastic time!!!!!
Since you rode FOP, you must have been there recently. Was your DS with you for that trip?
I tried to leave time for a nap most days, and figured if it didn't happen it didn't happen. But I wanted to at least try not to plan anything high priority during nap time. Tiredness may just overrule excitement
You'll figure it out as you go!