kids at amusement park
badolbilz
We're heading to Canada's Wonderland amusement park this weekend. We'll
be going with our 4 dd's, ages 18m-7 1/2 yrs, as well as with friends
who have one ds, age 5. I've never taken our kids to a place like this.
We've gone there many times in our pre-kids days and it's pretty much
empty on Memorial Day because it's not a Canadian holiday. So I think
I'm pretty well prepared, rain coats etc. since there's 50% chance of
rain. Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want
to be ready to handle anything. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks. Heidi
be going with our 4 dd's, ages 18m-7 1/2 yrs, as well as with friends
who have one ds, age 5. I've never taken our kids to a place like this.
We've gone there many times in our pre-kids days and it's pretty much
empty on Memorial Day because it's not a Canadian holiday. So I think
I'm pretty well prepared, rain coats etc. since there's 50% chance of
rain. Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want
to be ready to handle anything. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks. Heidi
[email protected]
Something I did for many years was have my kids all wear the same color
shirt (moms and dads included). Red
tends to be my color or choice, stands out nicely in a crowd and makes for
great group shot pictures! I am
hugely paranoid about losing kids so this has worked well for me. Have a
great trip!
Kathy
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From: badolbilz [mailto:ynxn96@...]
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 7:52 AM
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Subject: [AlwaysLearning] kids at amusement park
We're heading to Canada's Wonderland amusement park this weekend. We'll
be going with our 4 dd's, ages 18m-7 1/2 yrs, as well as with friends
who have one ds, age 5. I've never taken our kids to a place like this.
We've gone there many times in our pre-kids days and it's pretty much
empty on Memorial Day because it's not a Canadian holiday. So I think
I'm pretty well prepared, rain coats etc. since there's 50% chance of
rain. Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want
to be ready to handle anything. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks. Heidi
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shirt (moms and dads included). Red
tends to be my color or choice, stands out nicely in a crowd and makes for
great group shot pictures! I am
hugely paranoid about losing kids so this has worked well for me. Have a
great trip!
Kathy
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From: badolbilz [mailto:ynxn96@...]
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 7:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [AlwaysLearning] kids at amusement park
We're heading to Canada's Wonderland amusement park this weekend. We'll
be going with our 4 dd's, ages 18m-7 1/2 yrs, as well as with friends
who have one ds, age 5. I've never taken our kids to a place like this.
We've gone there many times in our pre-kids days and it's pretty much
empty on Memorial Day because it's not a Canadian holiday. So I think
I'm pretty well prepared, rain coats etc. since there's 50% chance of
rain. Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want
to be ready to handle anything. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks. Heidi
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In a message dated 5/29/2004 10:02:23 AM Central Standard Time,
ynxn96@... writes:
Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks
~~~
Most theme parks will let you wait in line for big people rides with your
kids, and let one parent ride first while the other parent stays with the kids at
the front of the line. When the first parent to ride gets off, they take the
kids out the exit with them.
And don't try to see it all. :)
Tuck
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ynxn96@... writes:
Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks
~~~
Most theme parks will let you wait in line for big people rides with your
kids, and let one parent ride first while the other parent stays with the kids at
the front of the line. When the first parent to ride gets off, they take the
kids out the exit with them.
And don't try to see it all. :)
Tuck
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In a message dated 5/29/04 9:02:31 AM, ynxn96@... writes:
<< Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want
to be ready to handle anything. >>
When my kids were little, I would get some handkerchiefs (like men's
handkerchiefs you can buy at thrift stores or department stores) and write their name,
phone number, my name, and tie it around their necks like a kerchief. It
served to keep me from being horribly afraid of them getting lost or hurt and not
being quickly identified. Especially if you have a cellphone, then if they
get lost someone can help them get found.
Keep small snacks with you so you don't have to spend $5 just because
someone's a little hungry. Don't go on roller coasters right after lunch. <g>
Don't let anyone take his or her only favorite thing (keychain, hat,
sunglasses) because it might get lost. Go with serviceable secondary stuff if they
take stuff.
SUNSCREEN. Chapstick. (Maybe those are more New Mexico recommendations. <g>
A camera.
A stroller. You can carry stuff in the stroller and not get so tired, and
I've never known anyone to rob a stroller by the line by a ride. Even if you
just carry water and extra clothes (someone might upchuck), it might be a good
deal to have. I took a stroller even after I had kids "too big," because the
youngest often needed a nap while the others were going strong, and that helped.
Having two families (at least two moms?) is wonderful, especially if one or
more adults is willing to go on scarier rides with the bigger kids while others
wait in the shade or go to the bathroom (so everybody doesn't have to trek to
the bathroom as one big gang).
I hope you have lots of fun!
We should go to the local place here this year. We haven't for two years.
That's too long.
Sandra
<< Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and
theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want
to be ready to handle anything. >>
When my kids were little, I would get some handkerchiefs (like men's
handkerchiefs you can buy at thrift stores or department stores) and write their name,
phone number, my name, and tie it around their necks like a kerchief. It
served to keep me from being horribly afraid of them getting lost or hurt and not
being quickly identified. Especially if you have a cellphone, then if they
get lost someone can help them get found.
Keep small snacks with you so you don't have to spend $5 just because
someone's a little hungry. Don't go on roller coasters right after lunch. <g>
Don't let anyone take his or her only favorite thing (keychain, hat,
sunglasses) because it might get lost. Go with serviceable secondary stuff if they
take stuff.
SUNSCREEN. Chapstick. (Maybe those are more New Mexico recommendations. <g>
A camera.
A stroller. You can carry stuff in the stroller and not get so tired, and
I've never known anyone to rob a stroller by the line by a ride. Even if you
just carry water and extra clothes (someone might upchuck), it might be a good
deal to have. I took a stroller even after I had kids "too big," because the
youngest often needed a nap while the others were going strong, and that helped.
Having two families (at least two moms?) is wonderful, especially if one or
more adults is willing to go on scarier rides with the bigger kids while others
wait in the shade or go to the bathroom (so everybody doesn't have to trek to
the bathroom as one big gang).
I hope you have lots of fun!
We should go to the local place here this year. We haven't for two years.
That's too long.
Sandra
[email protected]
In a message dated 5/29/04 10:11:29 AM, kaculwell@... writes:
<< Something I did for many years was have my kids all wear the same color
shirt (moms and dads included). Red
tends to be my color or choice, stands out nicely in a crowd and makes for
great group shot pictures! I am
hugely paranoid about losing kids so this has worked well for me. Have a
great trip! >>
OH! GOOD POINT!
Forgot the "what you're wearing" thing.
And one trick my mom had was we had a default meeting place if people got
lost, and we never had to use them, but the drill was "if you get lost go to the
merry go round" or if indoors in a big store, the escalator. At a really
big park "the merry go round" will be too far (we were never at anything bigger
than an amusement park in Ft. Worth, or a carnival or state fair), but you
could have a place each time you get separated that you will meet. Something
they can see from a distance so it's a comfort, maybe.
You probably won't need to use it, but they'll feel empowered, I think.
Sandra
<< Something I did for many years was have my kids all wear the same color
shirt (moms and dads included). Red
tends to be my color or choice, stands out nicely in a crowd and makes for
great group shot pictures! I am
hugely paranoid about losing kids so this has worked well for me. Have a
great trip! >>
OH! GOOD POINT!
Forgot the "what you're wearing" thing.
And one trick my mom had was we had a default meeting place if people got
lost, and we never had to use them, but the drill was "if you get lost go to the
merry go round" or if indoors in a big store, the escalator. At a really
big park "the merry go round" will be too far (we were never at anything bigger
than an amusement park in Ft. Worth, or a carnival or state fair), but you
could have a place each time you get separated that you will meet. Something
they can see from a distance so it's a comfort, maybe.
You probably won't need to use it, but they'll feel empowered, I think.
Sandra
badolbilz
All great suggestions. We were at Wal-Mart yesterday, but will have to
do a quick trip before we go to get some matching sweatshirts for
everyone. And Canada's Wonderland has a huge "mountain" at the center
of the park, so that can be our meeting place should we need one.
Perhaps having a bad weather forecast will be to our benefit since even
less people will be there. Now I guess my biggest challenge will be to
stay relaxed so everyone else is too. Sometimes I can think of such
awful situations that "could" happen to my kids that I could probably
give Stephen King a run for his money should I write them down. But
then I tell myself, "Don't borrow trouble!"
I'm sure it will be great and all the more memorable if there is thunder
and lightening that day.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Heidi
do a quick trip before we go to get some matching sweatshirts for
everyone. And Canada's Wonderland has a huge "mountain" at the center
of the park, so that can be our meeting place should we need one.
Perhaps having a bad weather forecast will be to our benefit since even
less people will be there. Now I guess my biggest challenge will be to
stay relaxed so everyone else is too. Sometimes I can think of such
awful situations that "could" happen to my kids that I could probably
give Stephen King a run for his money should I write them down. But
then I tell myself, "Don't borrow trouble!"
I'm sure it will be great and all the more memorable if there is thunder
and lightening that day.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Heidi
Jonell Alvi
Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids
I'm originally from Canada, and though I haven't been to Canada's
Wonderland in a long time--like over ten years--I now live in
Southern California and have passes for my son Ben (who's now 4) to
Disneyland, and with Nick (who's now 1) to Legoland, and Universal
Studios. We love going to these places because it's such a fun
family day, and they usually have rides/shows/activities that appeal
to both small kids and adults.
My advice is to have a good stroller that can hold a lot of stuff.
You won't have to carry it, you can leave it on the stroller. If
small kids get sleepy, they have a place to crash. When we first
started going, I was wary of leaving the stroller to go on a ride or
to a show, worried that someone might steal my bag or my stuff. But
the fact is, at these places there are so many strollers and bags,
and everyone is leaving them to go on rides. They even have stroller
parking areas where you can "park".
We always try to do the kids rides first thing while they (and the
grown-ups) have lots of energy and they are fresh. I try to bring
some snacks and some little (pocket sized) toys for the kids to play
with while waiting in line. It might be good to think up some fun
word games or other activities to do in case you get stuck waiting
for a while.
After lunch, my kids always get a little draggy, so this is when we
try to do a show, or a longish sit-down ride so the kids (and
grown-ups) can have a rest. For example, we always do the back-lot
studio tour at Universal Studios near the end of the day. It is
about an hour long, and is interesting for both kids and adults.
I've nursed Nick on this ride many times. Ben's fallen asleep on it
many times. So if Canada's Wonderland has a kind of slower ride like
this, it may be a good one for when the kids get a little pooped.
Did I mention to bring snacks? No one has fun if they're
grumpy-hungry, (adults included). If they give you trouble with
bringing food in, just say it's for the baby.
Even if your kids are out of diapers, I would bring some wet wipes.
Chances are you or the kids will be eating something sticky, and
touching everything--they are just handy to have. Maybe you already
do this, but I'd throw in changes of clothes for the younger kids,
just in case. You never know when they'll fall in a fountain, or
throw up, or have a diaper blow out.
I can't remember if Wonderland has characters? If they do, you might
want to get some blank books ahead of time. I know older kids love
to go all over Disneyland and get autographs from Mickey, Donald,
Goofy, and all the characters. Disneyland charges an arm and a leg
for the autograph books, and you can get them much cheaper outside
the park. Don't know if your kids would be into that though.
I try to remember that the reason I am there is to have fun. It is
easy to get really hyped up, stressed out, and feel ripped off,
because you are spending a fair amount of money. I think it is best
to start the day with a focus of having fun as a family, even if you
only make it on one or two rides. It isn't about how many rides you
can go on. You are there to have fun.
Oh, and bring your camera...we too often forget ours!
And don't forget to check where you parked.
Hope that helped.
Jonell
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> andHi Heidi,
> theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I
> want
> to be ready to handle anything. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
>
> Thanks. Heidi
>
I'm originally from Canada, and though I haven't been to Canada's
Wonderland in a long time--like over ten years--I now live in
Southern California and have passes for my son Ben (who's now 4) to
Disneyland, and with Nick (who's now 1) to Legoland, and Universal
Studios. We love going to these places because it's such a fun
family day, and they usually have rides/shows/activities that appeal
to both small kids and adults.
My advice is to have a good stroller that can hold a lot of stuff.
You won't have to carry it, you can leave it on the stroller. If
small kids get sleepy, they have a place to crash. When we first
started going, I was wary of leaving the stroller to go on a ride or
to a show, worried that someone might steal my bag or my stuff. But
the fact is, at these places there are so many strollers and bags,
and everyone is leaving them to go on rides. They even have stroller
parking areas where you can "park".
We always try to do the kids rides first thing while they (and the
grown-ups) have lots of energy and they are fresh. I try to bring
some snacks and some little (pocket sized) toys for the kids to play
with while waiting in line. It might be good to think up some fun
word games or other activities to do in case you get stuck waiting
for a while.
After lunch, my kids always get a little draggy, so this is when we
try to do a show, or a longish sit-down ride so the kids (and
grown-ups) can have a rest. For example, we always do the back-lot
studio tour at Universal Studios near the end of the day. It is
about an hour long, and is interesting for both kids and adults.
I've nursed Nick on this ride many times. Ben's fallen asleep on it
many times. So if Canada's Wonderland has a kind of slower ride like
this, it may be a good one for when the kids get a little pooped.
Did I mention to bring snacks? No one has fun if they're
grumpy-hungry, (adults included). If they give you trouble with
bringing food in, just say it's for the baby.
Even if your kids are out of diapers, I would bring some wet wipes.
Chances are you or the kids will be eating something sticky, and
touching everything--they are just handy to have. Maybe you already
do this, but I'd throw in changes of clothes for the younger kids,
just in case. You never know when they'll fall in a fountain, or
throw up, or have a diaper blow out.
I can't remember if Wonderland has characters? If they do, you might
want to get some blank books ahead of time. I know older kids love
to go all over Disneyland and get autographs from Mickey, Donald,
Goofy, and all the characters. Disneyland charges an arm and a leg
for the autograph books, and you can get them much cheaper outside
the park. Don't know if your kids would be into that though.
I try to remember that the reason I am there is to have fun. It is
easy to get really hyped up, stressed out, and feel ripped off,
because you are spending a fair amount of money. I think it is best
to start the day with a focus of having fun as a family, even if you
only make it on one or two rides. It isn't about how many rides you
can go on. You are there to have fun.
Oh, and bring your camera...we too often forget ours!
And don't forget to check where you parked.
Hope that helped.
Jonell
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<< We're heading to Canada's Wonderland amusement park this weekend. >>
Cool! We're live just 10 minutes from Wonderland and have season's passes!
<< Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and theme
parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want to be
ready to handle anything. >>
My daughter Alyssa is 10 and is our resident Wonderland "expert". She
*loves* roller coasters. I read her your email she had a couple things to
say. The bridge by the mountain is a good meeting spot. If you just say
"the mountain", you'll never find one another because it's way too big. ;-)
She also recommends that the kids get a wristband near the entrance. At
least the older ones who will be big enough to ride the bigger rides. That
way they don't have to keep getting height checks at each ride station, they
can just show their wristband and walk right on. Drinks & snacks are a good
idea, food is expensive. But you can't leave without getting a funnel cake!
It's great that you're going with another family 'cause then you can split
up if the older kids want to spend some time on the bigger rides. My only
other tip is to try to relax and follow the kids' leads. If they want to do
the same ride over and over, it's okay. You don't need to hike around the
entire park and see every sight to have a great day.
Don't know if you've found their website but if you want to check out the
rides and a map of the place before you go check it out:
http://www.canadas-wonderland.com/ Go to the Plan a Visit section and the
map is there.
Have fun!! I'll be thinking about you guys. :-)
Pam L
http://www.livingjoyfully.ca
Cool! We're live just 10 minutes from Wonderland and have season's passes!
<< Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids and theme
parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I want to be
ready to handle anything. >>
My daughter Alyssa is 10 and is our resident Wonderland "expert". She
*loves* roller coasters. I read her your email she had a couple things to
say. The bridge by the mountain is a good meeting spot. If you just say
"the mountain", you'll never find one another because it's way too big. ;-)
She also recommends that the kids get a wristband near the entrance. At
least the older ones who will be big enough to ride the bigger rides. That
way they don't have to keep getting height checks at each ride station, they
can just show their wristband and walk right on. Drinks & snacks are a good
idea, food is expensive. But you can't leave without getting a funnel cake!
It's great that you're going with another family 'cause then you can split
up if the older kids want to spend some time on the bigger rides. My only
other tip is to try to relax and follow the kids' leads. If they want to do
the same ride over and over, it's okay. You don't need to hike around the
entire park and see every sight to have a great day.
Don't know if you've found their website but if you want to check out the
rides and a map of the place before you go check it out:
http://www.canadas-wonderland.com/ Go to the Plan a Visit section and the
map is there.
Have fun!! I'll be thinking about you guys. :-)
Pam L
http://www.livingjoyfully.ca
Nancy Wooton
on 5/29/04 1:33 PM, Jonell Alvi at jnjalvi@... wrote:
of the cute whale-shaped strollers. While our backs were turned, looking at
an exhibit, someone stole it. I was so grateful I hadn't put my good camera
into it, as I was *just* thinking about doing so!
Another time, ALSO at Sea World, a pickpocket stole my other camera, right
off my shoulder. There were two of them working the parking lot together,
one of whom was trying to attract people to look at a clipboard covered in
pictures of "missing children." I blasted on by the guy, but my dd stopped
to talk to him. In the instant I turned to call her, the other one must
have cut the strap of my camera and took it.
I really hate Sea World <ggg>
Nancy
> When we firstWe went to Sea World in San Diego when my dd was a toddler, and rented one
> started going, I was wary of leaving the stroller to go on a ride or
> to a show, worried that someone might steal my bag or my stuff. But
> the fact is, at these places there are so many strollers and bags,
> and everyone is leaving them to go on rides. They even have stroller
> parking areas where you can "park".
of the cute whale-shaped strollers. While our backs were turned, looking at
an exhibit, someone stole it. I was so grateful I hadn't put my good camera
into it, as I was *just* thinking about doing so!
Another time, ALSO at Sea World, a pickpocket stole my other camera, right
off my shoulder. There were two of them working the parking lot together,
one of whom was trying to attract people to look at a clipboard covered in
pictures of "missing children." I blasted on by the guy, but my dd stopped
to talk to him. In the instant I turned to call her, the other one must
have cut the strap of my camera and took it.
I really hate Sea World <ggg>
Nancy
Jeff Krauskopf
We go to the Old Navy Store and we each get a matching cheap flag with the year T-shirts and we wear these to all big doings throughout the summer. It's also fun to get new T's every year too!
Jacquie
Jacquie
----- Original Message -----
From: Jonell Alvi
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 3:33 PM
Subject: [AlwaysLearning] kids at amusement park
Anyway, do any of you have some good tips about small kids
> and
> theme parks? I really want it to be a great day for everyone so I
> want
> to be ready to handle anything. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
>
> Thanks. Heidi
>
Hi Heidi,
I'm originally from Canada, and though I haven't been to Canada's
Wonderland in a long time--like over ten years--I now live in
Southern California and have passes for my son Ben (who's now 4) to
Disneyland, and with Nick (who's now 1) to Legoland, and Universal
Studios. We love going to these places because it's such a fun
family day, and they usually have rides/shows/activities that appeal
to both small kids and adults.
My advice is to have a good stroller that can hold a lot of stuff.
You won't have to carry it, you can leave it on the stroller. If
small kids get sleepy, they have a place to crash. When we first
started going, I was wary of leaving the stroller to go on a ride or
to a show, worried that someone might steal my bag or my stuff. But
the fact is, at these places there are so many strollers and bags,
and everyone is leaving them to go on rides. They even have stroller
parking areas where you can "park".
We always try to do the kids rides first thing while they (and the
grown-ups) have lots of energy and they are fresh. I try to bring
some snacks and some little (pocket sized) toys for the kids to play
with while waiting in line. It might be good to think up some fun
word games or other activities to do in case you get stuck waiting
for a while.
After lunch, my kids always get a little draggy, so this is when we
try to do a show, or a longish sit-down ride so the kids (and
grown-ups) can have a rest. For example, we always do the back-lot
studio tour at Universal Studios near the end of the day. It is
about an hour long, and is interesting for both kids and adults.
I've nursed Nick on this ride many times. Ben's fallen asleep on it
many times. So if Canada's Wonderland has a kind of slower ride like
this, it may be a good one for when the kids get a little pooped.
Did I mention to bring snacks? No one has fun if they're
grumpy-hungry, (adults included). If they give you trouble with
bringing food in, just say it's for the baby.
Even if your kids are out of diapers, I would bring some wet wipes.
Chances are you or the kids will be eating something sticky, and
touching everything--they are just handy to have. Maybe you already
do this, but I'd throw in changes of clothes for the younger kids,
just in case. You never know when they'll fall in a fountain, or
throw up, or have a diaper blow out.
I can't remember if Wonderland has characters? If they do, you might
want to get some blank books ahead of time. I know older kids love
to go all over Disneyland and get autographs from Mickey, Donald,
Goofy, and all the characters. Disneyland charges an arm and a leg
for the autograph books, and you can get them much cheaper outside
the park. Don't know if your kids would be into that though.
I try to remember that the reason I am there is to have fun. It is
easy to get really hyped up, stressed out, and feel ripped off,
because you are spending a fair amount of money. I think it is best
to start the day with a focus of having fun as a family, even if you
only make it on one or two rides. It isn't about how many rides you
can go on. You are there to have fun.
Oh, and bring your camera...we too often forget ours!
And don't forget to check where you parked.
Hope that helped.
Jonell
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In a message dated 5/29/2004 1:01:32 PM Central Standard Time,
SandraDodd@... writes:
And one trick my mom had was we had a default meeting place if people got
lost, and we never had to use them, but the drill was "if you get lost go to
the
merry go round" or if indoors in a big store, the escalator. At a really
big park "the merry go round" will be too far (we were never at anything
bigger
than an amusement park in Ft. Worth, or a carnival or state fair), but you
could have a place each time you get separated that you will meet. Something
they can see from a distance so it's a comfort, maybe.
~~~
And, most parks have a "lost child" procedure. I personally wouldn't ask a
kid younger than 8 to find their way to a specific location, but instead tell
them to approach anyone who works for the park and ask for help finding mommy.
Tuck
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SandraDodd@... writes:
And one trick my mom had was we had a default meeting place if people got
lost, and we never had to use them, but the drill was "if you get lost go to
the
merry go round" or if indoors in a big store, the escalator. At a really
big park "the merry go round" will be too far (we were never at anything
bigger
than an amusement park in Ft. Worth, or a carnival or state fair), but you
could have a place each time you get separated that you will meet. Something
they can see from a distance so it's a comfort, maybe.
~~~
And, most parks have a "lost child" procedure. I personally wouldn't ask a
kid younger than 8 to find their way to a specific location, but instead tell
them to approach anyone who works for the park and ask for help finding mommy.
Tuck
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Krisula Moyer
When my kids were preschool age the one item we could not be without at
Disney was ear plugs. They weren't necessary at other parks but they just
couldn't be happy at Disney world without them.
Krisula
Disney was ear plugs. They weren't necessary at other parks but they just
couldn't be happy at Disney world without them.
Krisula
Jonell Alvi
Nancy,
You have had bad luck at Sea World! I haven't taken my kids there
(yet). But I'll be careful when I do. Do you live near Sea World?
Jonell
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You have had bad luck at Sea World! I haven't taken my kids there
(yet). But I'll be careful when I do. Do you live near Sea World?
Jonell
--- Nancy Wooton <ikonstitcher@...> wrote:
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> We went to Sea World in San Diego when my dd was a toddler, and
> rented one
> of the cute whale-shaped strollers. While our backs were turned,
> looking at
> an exhibit, someone stole it. I was so grateful I hadn't put my
> good camera
> into it, as I was *just* thinking about doing so!
>
> Another time, ALSO at Sea World, a pickpocket stole my other
> camera, right
> off my shoulder. There were two of them working the parking lot
> together,
> one of whom was trying to attract people to look at a clipboard
> covered in
> pictures of "missing children." I blasted on by the guy, but my dd
> stopped
> to talk to him. In the instant I turned to call her, the other one
> must
> have cut the strap of my camera and took it.
>
> I really hate Sea World <ggg>
>
> Nancy
>
>
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Nancy Wooton
on 5/30/04 7:54 PM, Jonell Alvi at jnjalvi@... wrote:
Nancy
> Nancy,About 8 or 10 miles from there, I guess. Our park day is in that area.
>
> You have had bad luck at Sea World! I haven't taken my kids there
> (yet). But I'll be careful when I do. Do you live near Sea World?
>
> Jonell
>
Nancy
pam sorooshian
Our very first day of homeschooling, the day the rest of the kids went
back to school and my kids didn't, we went to Sea World. It was a
little bit drizzly that day, unusual for mid-September in Southern
California, and there was hardly anybody there. We spent an hour in the
Shark Encounter - with nobody else there. It was awesome.
We then went to the beach every single day for the next three weeks.
And I admit I chose the route to go past their old school so they'd
realize that THEY were going to the beach while their school-friends
were in class.
The beach was uncrowded, too. Just some moms and their babies and
toddlers and they all went home around lunch time and we had one
glorious afternoon after another!!
-pam
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back to school and my kids didn't, we went to Sea World. It was a
little bit drizzly that day, unusual for mid-September in Southern
California, and there was hardly anybody there. We spent an hour in the
Shark Encounter - with nobody else there. It was awesome.
We then went to the beach every single day for the next three weeks.
And I admit I chose the route to go past their old school so they'd
realize that THEY were going to the beach while their school-friends
were in class.
The beach was uncrowded, too. Just some moms and their babies and
toddlers and they all went home around lunch time and we had one
glorious afternoon after another!!
-pam
>National Home Education Network
> I really hate Sea World <ggg>
>
> Nancy
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