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her right up the wall. Unfortunately, some Disney theater attractions are almost un-
bearably loud.
LILIANE
Often little ones fall asleep in their strollers (halleluiah!). Bring a
large lightweight cloth to drape over the stroller to cover your child from the
sun. A few clothespins will keep it in place.
SUNSCREEN
Overheating and sunburn are among the most common problems of
youngerchildrenatWaltDisneyWorld.Carryandusefull-spectrumsunscreenofSPF
30 or higher. Be sure to put some on children in strollers, even if the stroller has a can-
opy. Some of the worst cases of sunburn we've seen were on the exposed foreheads
and feet of toddlers and infants in strollers. To avoid overheating, rest regularly in the
shade or in an air-conditioned restaurant or show.
WATER BOTTLES
Don't count on keeping young children hydrated with soft drinks
and stops at water fountains. Long lines may hamper buying refreshments, and foun-
tains may not be handy. Furthermore, excited children may not realize or tell you that
they're thirsty or hot. We recommend renting a stroller for children age 6 and younger
and carrying plastic bottles of water. Plastic squeeze bottles with caps run about $3 in
all major parks. You can save oodles of money by buying your own water outside the
parks (Disney allows you to bring water to the parks). If you are staying in a rental
home, freeze the water and use it to keep sandwiches cool. By the time you are thirsty,
the water should be just right to quench your thirst.
COOLERS AND MINI
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FRIDGES
If you drive to Walt Disney World, bring two coolers: a
small one for drinks in the car and a large one for the hotel room. If you fly and rent
a car, stop and purchase a large Styrofoam cooler, which can be discarded at the end
of the trip. Refrigerators in all Disney resort rooms are free of charge. If you arrive at
your room and there is no refrigerator, call housekeeping and request one. Along with
free fridges, coffeemakers have also been added in the rooms.
Coolers and mini-fridges allow you to have breakfast in your hotel room, store
snacks and lunch supplies to take to the theme parks, and supplant expensive vending
