Back to Your Answers
Kilimanjaro Safaris; Animal Kingdom; AA
  • On Apr 25, 2009
    Robin from GA Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Would it be a good idea to give kids 9 and 7 their own backpacks to keep their snacks, water, games for when in line, etc? Or would they not like carrying that around at the parks? Would they forget it on the rides? I don't really like fanny packs.

    Hi Robin , 

    The old dreaded bag question. I would love from my boys to carry their own backpacks with them into the parks. It would be a lot lighter for me and I would not need to stop and dig things out for them quite as often.

    We have tried this approach a few times, even with the warning of...if you take it with you, you are carrying it  yourself. Guess what, I always end up with it at some point and then I have multiple backpacks instead of one. If you think your kids would be willing to carry it around all day, I say go for it. Pack it with some sunscreen, their hat, a water bottle and whatever else they might need, It should be relatively easy to help remind them to grab it from an attraction or show as it is usually at their feet. The harder thing is their willingness to actually carry it. Remember those are long hot days and the kids do tend to wear out at points. The extra weight of the bag is something they will need to contend with, when they are tired. You know your kids the best, is that something they will do, or is it just an added piece to a crabby, exhausted child. Honestly to listen to my child complain about carrying it as the day wears on, is something I can do without, so I have found it worked best for us if I am the designated bag carrier.

    Happy toting!
thumbnail image for Margaret

Meet the Panelist: Margaret, Illinois

Hiya friends. I’m Margaret, mom to four young men and wife to my Prince Charming. Raised on the southside of Chicago, we have now moved our castle to the suburban cornfields. We are a pin trading, Hidden Mickey hunting, resort hopping family who loves to debate the best Disney World resort or attraction over the dinner table. I am thrilled to share some of our favorite tips and tricks in hopes it will add even more magic to your Disney World adventure. Learn More About Margaret

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask a QuestionOpens the Ask a Question dialog box.
x

Update Browser

For a better experience browsing this website, please download an updated version of Internet Explorer.


Or you can continue browsing without updating.

 

 

Internet Explorer FireFox Safari Chrome