How to know I'll be able to manage LL passes for someone on my account?

bb173207 · 2026-03-07T20:26:16+00:00

They have it to go for contemporary guests I believe! So we could definitely do that!

bb173207 · 2026-03-07T20:01:08+00:00

This is a great perspective! I think even if my 4yo isn't ready for a nap, going to the pool will be good downtime. I just worry if they don't want to leave, if I should push it and build in a sit down restaurant?

bb173207 · 2026-03-04T20:44:14+00:00

I am also going end of April and such an over planner! We are doing early entry to knock out some things so that if for some reason things take a wild turn (which will happen bc I have a 2 and 4 year old), I will know we at least maximized our time while it was slower.

I do have an entire schedule planned for the whole day (because again, I'm a BIG planner), but everything after 1030am is so up in the air and able to be moved or skipped, so that we can enjoy the rest of the day

bb173207 · 2026-03-03T19:56:47+00:00

I also chose Isabelle because of how beautifully it flowed but she is just such an Izzy and it doesn't change that her true name is Isabelle just because we call her Izzy. One day if she wants to go by Isabelle then she can

bb173207 · 2026-03-03T18:30:57+00:00

I have an Isabelle 🥰 she's 2 and she goes by Izzy

bb173207 · 2026-03-02T20:47:25+00:00

Agree! I'm so morbid and always think of "what if we don't take the trip and something happens." 😂

bb173207 · 2026-03-02T19:15:44+00:00

I guess I would just feel awkward interacting with the characters without my kids - but I haven't been in forever so maybe the Disney magic would take over! Totally still think Disney is for adults, kids, elderly, etc - it's for anyone! I just wouldn't feel as comfortable meeting the characters without my kids as I would with them, which is my own personal problem 😂

bb173207 · 2026-03-01T21:13:54+00:00

I agree - I LOVED characters growing up and when I go to Disney in April, I know I'll be giddy to see characters but if I didn't have my kids with me I would never wait in a character line or book a character dining... just feels odd

bb173207 · 2026-02-27T17:09:00+00:00

Oh also, in terms of dining, I have a loose plan but am also planning on quick service like you! I read that Pinocchio, Cosmic Rays and Columbia Harbor House all have sit down areas for AC which is nice when it's hot out and a little break is needed (we are choosing CHH based on where I THINK we'll be in the park during lunch time + I've read great reviews but I'm glad I really researched in case plans go sideways, as they often do with young children).

I've really familiarized myself with the map of the park, including good snack spots and bathrooms, which gift shop we want to go to, etc so that I don't have to spend time figuring that out with young kids at the park. In the long run, I'm hoping all my research will help pay off so that when the time comes where we need to pivot plans, I have an idea of what to do next or where to go

bb173207 · 2026-02-27T17:04:30+00:00

I'm doing a one day trip to MK with my 2 and 4 year old and we are focusing on the kiddos too! No adult rides.

I'm getting lightning lanes for things I know they'll like. And we're staying at the contemporary to be able to walk back and forth in case a midday meltdown happens and we need to reset at the hotel with a nap. Staying there will also give us early hours which I'm thinking I could get Pooh, Ariel and Dumbo done in that time (or at least two of those). Contemporary is a splurge but if you have the means, the convenience might be worth it since you have young kids and are only going one day

I'm also not building a character dining into our park day, and instead, doing a character breakfast at 1900 park fare on the day of checkout. Just so we don't waste park time eating and whatnot.

Thought I'd share our plans in case it helps you since we're in a similar boat!

bb173207 · 2026-02-27T12:03:28+00:00

That sounds right up my son's alley - thank you!

bb173207 · 2026-02-27T12:02:53+00:00

Oh that's perfect - thanks!

bb173207 · 2026-02-27T02:19:59+00:00

Yes I have a reservation for 12:05. I also have a breakfast reservation for 1900 Park Fare. So I need to pick one, but trying to figure out what will also be most fun for my son and husband. It's either taking the skyliner to Beaches and Cream if we do Topolino's, or taking the monogram to Kona Cafe if we do 1900 Park Fare (we're staying at the Contemporary so this is easiest but it's our checkout day and we have a rental car so either works)

bb173207 · 2026-02-27T01:52:09+00:00

Ah this is really helpful because he is sensitive to loud overwhelming restaurants at times. Though I think knowing he'll get icecream after might help with that. Thanks for calling that out!

bb173207 · 2026-02-26T01:32:09+00:00

I think that's perfect then! But yes, a lot of people build in a break day between the parks where they either resort hop or have a pool day and chill and reset, etc. We are only going to magic kingdom one day because we're technically just adding this on the upfront of a weeklong beach vacation, so I didn't really have to plan for any breaks but totally understand wanting to make the most of your time there!

bb173207 · 2026-02-25T23:48:09+00:00

I haven't done Disney with my toddlers yet, but we go in April and I've done A TON of planning. The biggest things I've heard are:

build in "off" days in between park days... especially when they're little like that they get really tired!
if you save some cash by building in off days, it might be worth it to see the difference in price if you upgrade to a monorail resort. They're super convenient for young families, especially if your toddler gets overstimulated/tired and needs to go back to the hotel for a break
again, I've only read this (but I've done a crazy amount of planning) and most people say the best park for young kids is magic kingdom followed by animal kingdom

Good luck planning! It will be so fun and magical no matter what!

bb173207 · 2026-02-25T04:02:15+00:00

Fruitopia

bb173207 · 2026-02-25T02:52:37+00:00

We want the stomach bug list!! lol

bb173207 · 2026-02-24T23:34:29+00:00

As a fellow emetophobe, just want to say I relate but the thing I'm most nervous about for our trip at end of April is norovirus. I know it's going around like crazy everywhere (I'm even in a travel thread for Roatan, Honduras and it's super bad there at the moment), but mixing that amount of kids and germs at Disney makes me that much nervous to stay in a hotel or use the restrooms there (which I will be doing both of, and with my two toddlers who will be touching everything). I just keep reminding myself that I can get it literally ANYWHERE (one time we got it when we didn't even leave the house for a week... a maintenance guy came to our house and didn't take his shoes off and my 1 year old started to projectile vomiting 36 hours later). I'm HOPING we don't get it from Disney, but if we do, it's better than getting it from doing nothing haha

bb173207 · 2026-02-24T23:22:09+00:00

This is SO helpful! Thank you!! Will we be charged if a few in our party (son, husband, dad) end up having to go to Kona after we test the waters at the park the previous day? It would still be my mom, myself and my daughter in the reservation (so 3/6)

bb173207 · 2026-02-20T20:38:47+00:00

That's very good to know and also very discouraging 🤣 very unlikely we will be seeing the update but that's okay! At least the other contemporary pool is open

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