 While this is primarily a quick guide for those new to traveling with food allergies, maybe it will be a good refresher for those of you who do it all the time! Winter is almost over, and thoughts keep turning to one thing...vacation! Whether you are planning spring break, or summer trips, if you or a family member have allergies, it takes a little more planning that usual. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you get ready to get going! 1. Do a little research Just like we talk here about getting a plan before you go, getting an idea of the restaurants that will be on the way, and also at your destination. If possible, check for allergy friendly places, or stick with chains that you are familiar with. Bring snacks just in case, and always, always check with staff before you order! You might even consider printing some Chef's cards, and handing them to the waitstaff. There are some great free ones from F.A.R.E, jut click the underlined link here! 2. Don't forget the phone numbers! Bring along the number to the doctor or allergist, just in case you do have a reaction, or a question. 3.Pack the Epipens, and a few extras, too! You probably are in the great habit of always bringing your Epipens, but if you were to need them on a trip, it is better to have a few extras with you, not just because you may need more than one, or one may malfunction, but because after you have been treated, you are going to need to replace the ones you've used. With the current Epipen shortage, it might be harder to find a pen, especially in an unfamiliar town. 4. Keep your extra medicines where you can get them, and at the right temperature! Those extra Epipens aren't going to do you any good if they are packed in a suitcase, in the bottom of a massive stack. They also might be subject to too much heat, or cold, which can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. Always keep your Epipens with you, and never in a hot car. You can find insulated, or even evaporation cooling bags online, those will help a lot when you are out in the hot sun! 5. Travel with Apps If you have a smart phone, there are several great apps for you, or access to helpful websites. remember to ALWAYS verify the information on there yourself, but these are great for getting you started, or getting reviews from others. Here are two that we really like. You can click on any of these to learn more. AllergyEats Spokin (sadly, not available yet for android they are working on it, just iphone but the website is still amazing) Traveling with an allergy is a little more difficult, but it doesn't have to be impossible. Food allergies make life more difficult, but they don't have to take away the fun of traveling! Just like anything else, plan a little in advance, pack your epipens, and always check before you eat! Happy Travels!
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 If you are planning a road trip this upcoming spring break, I'm sure you already know how to check before you go, and how to keep your home safe while you are gone but if you have kids like I do, you might be looking for fun, and inexpensive ways to keep them entertained. Did you know that Crayola, has HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of FREE printable activity sheets? I didn't know until recently! There are even awesome ones with facts about the various states, perfect for printing off and letting our kids color and learn a few fun facts as you drive through! You can go here, to go directly to those, and follow the links on the side for more awesome and FREE activity sheets! Thank you Crayola!  Ahhh... rain! The spoiler of fun, the maker of more difficult and dangerous driving... I don't usually mind rain unless I've got some where to go, and I bet you are the same way. Nothing is worse than rain at Disney on vacation, right? WRONG! Rain at Disney actually isn't TOO bad. It's the storms with the lightning and thunder that can put a stop to the fun, but plain old ordinary rain? It actually can be a great thing on your vacation, and here's why! With your poncho draped around you, you are going to find: 1. Smaller Crowds When it's just plain rain, or one of those afternoon storms Florida is famous for, you will see three kinds of people. Those, who start to run for the exit, those who check the weather radar and make their call, and those, the tiny little group who enters the park. Why? People start to leave the parks in droves when it rains, maybe because they aren't familiar with how fast some of those storms cam push through, or maybe they just don't want to get their one and only pair of sneakers soaked. (That's why we recommend you take two!) If you can stick it out for a little in a gift shop, or find an indoor attraction to enjoy, and don't mind your damp poncho clinging to you a bit, you're going to find... 2. Rides Still Stay Open Unless there's lightning, Disney is going to keep rides open. This is another reason for your poncho, no one wants a wet tush, and your tush WILL get wet on most any ride, even if it's indoors, like It's A Small World, just from someone else dripping on the seat! Best of all about the rides being open? 3. Lines are shorter It is just simple math! Less people, less wait time! Now, you won't get to meet some of Mickey's pals if they are usually outdoors, but there are still a lot of friends to meet that have indoor area! If you aren't at the park, or switched your days because tomorrow will be sunny? We have some... 4. Non Park Suggestions Ever wanted to resort hop? Do it! Take the monorail, drive by car, whatever, go explore! You might find your next resort, or you might discover a new restaurant. Each resort is themed differently, so just hopping from place to place is such fun! Disney Springs has bowling, movies and lots of shopping! Visit a spa, or HYPE, hit an arcade, relax watching all the Disney your eyeballs can handle, or rest up for tomorrow! There's one more great thing about those rain storms... 5. It Drops the Temperature Ahh!! It's some temporary relief from the blistering heat that Florida often gives visitors (at absolutely no charge, too!) Next time you have rain, don't immediately consider the day a wash. Whatever you want to do, if you do it with the attitude of I'm at Disney, and I'm going to enjoy it!, then you will have a great time. After all, isn't a rainy day at Disney, better than most anything else? I think it is!!  We were watching a Touring Plans video on Youtube the other night, when they said something very casually. I thought I heard wrong, so I rewound. The person giving the tour, said that the average person visiting Disney World does 10 attractions a day, basically, 1 an hour. Could that be true? I did some googling, and couldn't find any answers, but when you think about it, if you spend 40 minutes in a standby line, 5 minutes loading into a ride, then riding it, then 10 minutes to walk to your next ride, that isn't too far off, and if you do standby for Peter Pan's Flight, or Slinky Dog or something, you are looking at a much longer wait. Maybe you'll only do 6 rides, if you want to eat lunch. I don't know about you guys, but I think that number sucks. I don't save up for so long, and make such a long drive just to do 6 attractions in a day. That's why I think plans are so important! If you research a little ahead of time, and make a list of what you want to do, you'll have more fun, and you'll get more than 10 attractions done in a day!
Not sure how many you can do? You can click HERE for all of my FREE touring plans, and you'll be surprised just how much you can fit in the first half of the day.  We were thrilled to hear the news that some friends of ours are taking their kids to Disney in a few months! 3 of the 4 children have never been, and one is just a tiny man, he won't even be a year when he goes. When I mentioned that he would enjoy so many of the rides, the surprise they had at being told he could go on so many got me thinking. So many times I have seem families talk about planning a trip and leaving behind their babies, because there wouldn't be anything that they could do. Personally, I think a shorter list would be what the under 3 set CAN'T do, because when you read this list, you might be as blown away as I was once I started looking around online, and in my favorite book, the Unofficial Guide to Disney World. Disney really is a family place, and most anywhere you want to go, your kids can go too. Babies and toddles really do love these rides, I have seen it with my own kids, and others. If you are on the fence about taking your littles, take a look at all they CAN do! Neither of you will be missing out on the Disney fun if you take them along! It's totally possible I missed a few, but if nothing else, consider this a good starting point! Remember also, any show or character meet and greet will also not have a height restriction!  Magic Kingdom - Attractions Without Height Restrictions
 Animal Kingdom: Attractions Without Height Restrictions
 Hollywood Studios Attractions Without Height Restrictions
 Attractions at Epcot With No Height Restrictions
So what do you think? Are there more options than you thought? I'd say it's time to start planning what to go on first!! |
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