• Go off-season when the Parks are less crowded, but check the Park’s hours to make sure they haven’t cut too much time out of your day.
• Go on days when the Park is open extra hours.
• Check the daily attendance records and go on the lighter days. Surprisingly, the weekend may be less crowded since many are using the weekend as traveling days for their weeklong vacations.
• Plan ahead and come prepared.
• Get there early.
• Use the tip board for day specific information.
• Use the map when you plan to avoid crisscrossing.
• Take a restroom break whenever you are close to a restroom.
• Don’t follow the crowd, look for the road less traveled. Many people will go to the right and move clockwise throughout the Park. Check into going left and moving counterclockwise.
• Eat during the off-hours.
• Be kind to your body.
• Arrive early, at least a ½ hour before they open. Some parks will allow you to enter even earlier. You will not be able to get on the rides early, but you might be first in line and you’ll get a good parking place.

What extra items do I need to bring with me?

• You might want to bring along a freezer bag to seal in your wallet for those water rides.
• Consider bringing raingear.
• Bring an extra pair of comfortable shoes and socks.
• You might bring a collapsible plastic water cup to assist you at the drinking fountains.
• Consider bringing a backpack to do the work of carrying all the items you’ll need.
• If you have two adults in your group, you might consider bringing an extra set of car keys.

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How can I keep my child more comfortable at the Park?

• Check to see about availability and cost of renting a stroller from the Park. Many have them available and even if your child hasn’t used one in a while, remember that there will probably be much more walking and standing than in their usual schedule.
• Cover your child in a strong sunscreen. You’ll be exposed to the sun much of the day. If you want a tan, build it slowly. A burn will ruin your whole trip.
• Consider giving your child a fanny pack so they can carry some of their own items. You can also give them a small toy to give them something to play with while they are in line.
• Go at your child’s pace. Their little legs don’t move as fast as yours and you don’t want to tire them out too quickly.
• You and your children will be tempted with tasty treats all day long, try to keep these to a minimum. Rich foods are harder to digest, and will stress the body even more with the walking and standing all day. Fill your hot and tired child’s stomach with lots of ice cream, put them on a few rides, and you’ll find out why it’s a good idea to bring a second pair of shoes.
• Take an afternoon break and allow everyone to cool off and rest. Mix some indoor air-conditioned and water rides in to cool everyone off. Don’t save the water ride for the very last or you’ll have a soggy ride home.
• Give your child lots of water to drink throughout the day. It will be much more helpful for them to deal with the heat and stress of the day than sugar drinks.
• Be careful not to push your children to ride on rides the say they are not ready for yet. It may only cause them to become even more cautious about trying the bigger rides.

How can I make a day at the Theme Park easier on my body?

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day. You might not want to pay soft drink prices for the bottled water, but plenty of water will help your body to make it through the day.
• You can get really hot, but avoid the temptation to gulp down really cold water. This quick shock to your body can be very dangerous.
• Pay attention to ride height and health restrictions; they are there for a reason. If you try to sneak in when you were advised not to ride and ignore the posted warnings, you may end up suffering for the rest of your trip.
• You should consider mixing some indoor shows, or theater rides with outdoors or action rides. This will give you some much needed little breaks to sit down and cool off throughout the day.
• If you don’t think you can make it for a whole day at the Park, you might consider breaking up your time there with a mid-afternoon break instead of just leaving early. This break could allow you to spend more time in the Park throughout your day. The night usually brings lower temperatures and thinning crowds, so it will be easier on you to enjoy the Park. Don’t forget to get your hand stamped, also keep your ticket and your Parking pass.
• You’ll be tempted with lots of tasty treats all day. Remember that your body is already stressed by all the activity so try to fit some healthy food into your day. Rich foods are more difficult for your body to digest.
• If a particular food sometimes upsets your stomach, stay away from it at the Park. The rides are designed to toss you around, but they don’t want you to toss back.
• Don’t save the water rides for last or you’ll have a soggy ride home.

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Just like with adults, you want to find the best match in a cruise for the kids. Some Cruise Lines specialize in programs for children to draw lots of families and others are better for adults. Use the questions below as a guide to help you find the best cruise for your children.

• Do the Cruise Line’s brochures and web pages look as if they were designed to attract families?
• Do you see items on the ship’s menu your child will enjoy eating?
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• What types of activities do they have planned for children?
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• Does the ship have a pool just for children?
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• Will you visit any ports your children will find interesting?
• Do they have any shore excursions designed to be fun for kids?
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• Are cots or cribs available?
• What is the minimum age limit for a passenger?
• Does the ship have a dedicated child care center or playroom and are they supervised?
• Does the ship have a dedicated teen center?

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