Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Langston family, and is not meant to be offered as an example of an ideal itinerary.
It does, however, incorporate many of our most basic and strongly held recommenda-
tions, such as setting limits and guidelines in advance, getting enough rest, getting to
the theme parks early, touring the theme parks in shorter visits with naps and swim-
ming in between, and saving time and money by having a cooler full of food for
breakfast. As you will see, the Langstons go pretty much full-tilt without much un-
structured time and will probably be exhausted by the time they get home, but that's
their choice. One more thing—the Langstons visited Walt Disney World in late June,
when all of the theme parks stay open late.
THE GREAT WALT DISNEY WORLD EXPEDITION
COCAPTAINS
Mary and Jack Langston
TEAM MEMBERS
Lynn and Jimmy Langston
EXPEDITION FUNDING
The main Expedition Fund will cover everything except per-
sonal purchases. Each team member will receive $40 for souvenirs and personal pur-
chases. Anything above $40 will be paid for by team members with their own money.
EXPEDITION GEAR
Each team member will wear an official expedition T-shirt and
carry a hip pack.
PREDEPARTURE
Jack makes priority seating arrangements at Walt Disney World res-
taurants.Mary,Lynn,andJimmymakeuptrailmixandothersnacksforthehippacks.
Notice that the Langstons' itinerary on the following pages provides minimal
structure and maximum flexibility. It specifies which park the family will tour each
day without attempting to nail down exactly what the family will do there. No matter
how detailed your itinerary is, be prepared for surprises at Walt Disney World, both
good and bad. If an unforeseen event renders part of the plan useless or impractical,
just roll with it. And always remember that it's your itinerary; you created it, and you
can change it. Just try to make any changes the result of family discussion, and be
especially careful not to scrap an element of the plan that your children perceive as
something you promised them.
