Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CAPS
Caps protect young eyes from damaging ultraviolet rays, but the lifespan of a
child's hat is usually pretty short. Simply put, kids pull caps on and off as they enter
and exit attractions, restrooms, and restaurants, and … big surprise, they lose them.
In fact, they lose them by the thousands. You could provide a ball cap for every Little
Leaguer in America from the caps that are lost at Walt Disney World each summer.
LILIANE
Equip each child with a big bandanna. Although bandannas come
in handy for wiping noses, scouring ice cream from chins and mouths, and
dabbing sweat from the forehead, they can also be tied around the neck to
protect from sunburn.
If your children are partial to caps, there is a device sold at ski and camping sup-
ply stores that might increase the likelihood of the cap returning home with the child.
Essentially, it's a short, light cord with little alligator clips on both ends. Hook one
clip to the shirt collar and the other to the hat. It's a great little invention. Bob uses
one when he skis in case his ball cap blows off.
RAINGEAR
Rain in central Florida is a fact of life, although persistent rain day after
day is unusual (it is the Sunshine State, after all!). Our suggestion is to check out The
Weather Channel or weather forecasts on the Internet for three or so days before you
leave home to see if there are any major storm systems heading for central Florida.
Weather forecasting has improved to the extent that predictions concerning systems
and fronts four to seven days out are now pretty reliable. If it appears that you might
see some rough weather during your visit, you're better off bringing raingear from
home. If, however, nothing big is on the horizon weather-wise, you can take your
chances.
We at the
Unofficial Guide
usually do not bring raingear. Scattered thunder-
showers are more the norm than are prolonged periods of rain. At Walt Disney World,
the ponchos that are available in seemingly every retail shop sell for about $10. If you
insist on bringing raingear, however, any dollar store has them for exactly that: $1! In
