what do you think about outdoor baby cribs or a baby tent?
cute. babies love to play outside, too, though. a blanket on the grass is awesome if you keep a close eye on them. or if you can watch closer to make sure they don't put sticks/grass/dirt/bugs in their mouth, let em crawl on the grass (pesticide free though). but if the tent is the safest way you feel comfortable having your baby outside, get them that fresh air.
hi shawna, all the disney vacation club villas, including those at the saratoga springs resort automatically come with a pack n' play in the room. this will be stored in the closet upon your arrival. these are standard graco pack n' play cribs that are sold in baby and child supply stores throughout the country. you can see photos of them on the independent website touring plans: http://blog.touringplans.com/2013/03/27/the-crib-in-your-walt-disney-world-hotel-room-getting-to-know-the-pack-n-play/ if you prefer a regular crib, your best bet is to rent one from an child equipment supply company in the orlando area. many of these will pick up and deliver to the disney hotels. some popular companies include all about kids at 407-812-9300 or baby's away at 407-334-0232, but there are many others. please let us know if you have additional questions. we're happy to help. hi amy, welcome to the moms panel! i can tell you that i put a lot of miles on our double stroller during our visits to walt disney world with infants and toddlers. personally, i prefer the front-to-back double stroller simply because it is much easier to fit through the gates, elevator doors, onto the monorails, down the aisles of the merchandise shops etc. the wider the stroller the more of a challenge this becomes. i'll also mention that if your stroller comes with a rain cover, be sure to bring it. i actually purchased a clear plastic tablecloth to cover ours with in the event of rain. it was helpful because most of the time you need to leave your stroller outside of an attraction, and if it happens to rain before you come out - your things will get wet. i also brought a light blanket to drape over the top of the canopies to offer additional sun protection for the little one (i would put the baby in the back and drape a blanket over the two canopies while they slept). i hope this helps - good luck with your decision! bev, the rain didn't change the clothes we wore on our bodies, but our footwear did take a dramatic shift. we did not once wear the tennis shoes we normally wear. the rain was so heavy that many areas were flooded (6 inches of water in a few spots!) and our feet were soaked. thankfully the water did drain rather quickly one the rain subsided, but the shoes would never have dried out by the next day. we wound up wearing crocs and sandals for the entire trip. not so bad for the rest of my family who brought their crocs, but considerably more inconvenient for me who only had sequined platform flip-flops! definitely learn from my mistake and bring some comfortable, fast drying footwear. ponchos are a definite must. i usually prefer the ones from the dollar store, as i like to have lightweight disposable ones. however, during the heavy sustained rain we encountered, the disney parks heavier weight ponchos would have been much better. the disposables are meant for short-term use, and they began to tear. we still used them, but we did need more than one per person, so bear that in ind if you bring your own. also if you're traveling with little ones, i highly recommend a fitted stroller cover. we would have been miserable without ours. finally...i know it's not what you want to hear, but extra clothes come in very handy. because we were getting so wet so often, we changed clothes more than normal. either pack extras or tuck in some laundry supplies and use a rainy afternoon to do a few loads. the resorts all offer laundries you can use. we had a great trip even in the rain, and i hope that, if it rains on you, you'll be able to say the same! hi paula, the water parks are a great way to spend some time out of the main parks and have some fun in the water. my family always plans a day at the water park when we are there in the summer. because your children are younger, i would recommend blizzard beach. the wave pool, melt-away bay, is large and much milder than at typhoon lagoon. plus you can have a tube in the wave pool which is fun. there are also more family rides that you can go with your children. teamboat springs is a family favorite for all ages. cross country creek is a lazy river to spend the time traveling around the park. the best is the children areas for the little ones. tike's peak is perfect for children under 48 inches. here they can play and splash on slides and water areas designed especially for them. wishing you a magical vacation! beth hi sybil! thanks for stopping by the disney parks moms panel with your question! as a mom of four children including a set of nine-year-old twin boys, my family has navigated the theme parks using two single strollers and also with a double stroller. we preferred the double stroller when the twins were toddlers, but felt two single strollers worked better for our family as they got older. the single strollers were easier to navigate in crowded areas. at times, one twin would fall asleep while the other remained awake. having two strollers ensured the sleeping twin could get his entire nap in, rather than being awakened by his brother. the one disadvantage to having two single strollers was when traveling by bus. we found it to be slightly more challenging as my husband would have to fold both strollers and load them onto the bus, while i took care of the boys. however, by age five, they were able to climb onto the bus without assistance making the overall process much easier. based on my own personal experience, i would suggest renting two single strollers for your five-year-old twin boys. i hope this information is helpful in making the best decision for your family. please don't hesitate to visit me again if you have any additional questions that i can assist you with. best wishes for a magical trip, sybil! happy travels, jodie hi carla! how lucky are you and your three kids to be spending the holidays in the most magical place! unfortunately, i think you'll find it much cooler than your tropical island. the average low temperature is 52 degrees, and the high is 73. but don't fret - these temperatures are most enjoyable if you dress for it! i recommend layers. capris, tee shirts, and the a hoody and windbreaker should be fine. as the sun warms it up in the afternoon, then you can peel off a layer or two. wishing you a magical vacation carla! hi kristy! my family also loves staying at disney's port orleans resort, either the french quarters or the riverside. still, the alligator bayou section at the riverside features a pull down-bunk size bed that my kids really enjoy. also, the woods like feel at the alligator bayou, really helps setting the mood when arriving at the resort. we do not spend much time at the resort and usually have one day to enjoy the pool and other activities. my kids love having a water slide, so moderate resorts are a plus. personally, i prefer moderate resorts because these feature queen size beds, which really make a difference during our vacation - i am not a tall person. another factor to consider is the restaurants available at these resorts. disney's art of animation resorts features awesome details that other resorts do not have and its landscape and courtyards are quite unique. moderate resorts also have more room and bathroom space. selecting a resort depends on budget and taste, and all disney resorts provide a complete vacation experience. thank you for visiting and letting us help you plan a magical disney vacation. hope to hear again from you. miguel hi teresa, welcome to the moms panel! i honestly believe that disney cruises are not only the easiest vacations to take with little ones, and it's the ideal vacation for making every member of the family happy. what is great about the cruises is that for children between the ages of 3-12 there are age appropriate supervised activities in the youth programming clubs. what is nice is that the younger kids are not subjected to doing the things the older kids want to do and vice versa, they can participate in their own activities all while being in close proximity to mom and dad. parents are issued a pager, and should your child need you or want to leave the kids clubs, you will be paged to come pick them up. another benefit to the cruise is that not only is the food included with your cruise fare - there is something for everyone! whether it is in the main dining rooms, or the quick service locations by the pool you will have plenty of options for every member of your family. no need to make advanced dining reservations or take a bus, boat or taxi to your dinner each night. what i love most about cruising with little ones is that the quiet and serenity of your stateroom is always just a few steps away. if the little one needs some down time, you can quickly be back to your stateroom (while the older kids continue to play). most staterooms accommodate up to four guests, so you will be looking at getting connecting staterooms (two staterooms with a door in-between them). i hope this helps, good luck with your decision! no pls avoid junk n outside food...u n.ur baby requires healthy n nutritious diet fr proper growth n development welcome to the disney park moms panel, brittany, we thank you for your excellent question! walt disney world resort stroller rentals are offered in single and double configurations, recommended for children 50 lbs. or less and are available as ‘daily rental’ or ‘length of stay rental’ options. regardless of the manner of rental, the strollers must be returned at the place of rental in the disney theme parks at the end of your day. may i offer the reputable ‘disney featured providers’ who are private, reputable stroller rental companies? i am confident that you may find more suitable and comfortable strollers to accommodate the height of your children. the strollers remain with you for the entire duration of your vacation, offering great convenience throughout your day touring and then navigating from the disney theme parks to your disney resort hotel or vehicle at days end. walt disney world resort sincerely strives to accommodate and afford all guests an inclusive and enjoyable experience with services for guests with disabilities which contains many useful tips to enhance your visit with advice for greater access to attractions. brittany, be sure to customize your plans with my disney experience for your advanced dining reservations, fastpass+ planning and personalizing your magicbands. we hope this information is helpful and look forward to assisting you again with your disney vacation planning in the near future. best disney wishes! jacqueline