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phasis on planning rubs some folks the wrong way. Bob's sister and her husband,
for example, are spontaneous people and do not appreciate the concept of detailed
planning or, more particularly, following one of our touring plans when they visit
the theme parks. To them the most important thing is to relax, take things as they
come, and enjoy the moment. Sometimes they arrive at Epcot at 10:30 in the morning
(impossibly late for us Unofficial Guide types), walk around enjoying the landscap-
ing and architecture, and then sit with a cup of espresso, watching other guests race
around the park like maniacs. They would be the first to admit that they don't see
many attractions, but experiencing attractions is not what lights their sparklers.
Not coincidentally, most of our readers are big on planning. When they go to the
theme park, they want to experience the attractions, and the shorter the lines, the bet-
ter. They are willing to sacrifice some spontaneity for touring efficiency.
We want you to have the best possible time, whatever that means to you, so plan
(or not) according to your preference. The point here is that most families (unlike
Bob's sister and her husband) are not entirely in agreement on this planning versus
spontaneity issue. If you are a serious planner and your oldest daughter and husband
are free spirits, you've got the makings of a problem. In practice, the way this and
similar scenarios shake out is that the planner (usually the more assertive or type-A
person) just takes over. Sometimes daughter and husband go along and everything
works out, but just as often they feel resentful. There are as many ways of developing
a win-win compromise as there are well-intentioned people on different sides of this
situation. How you settle it is up to you. We're simply suggesting that you examine
the problem and work out the solution before you go on vacation.
THE NATURE OF THE BEAST
THOUGH MANY PARENTS DON'T REALIZE IT , there is no law that says you must take
your kids to Walt Disney World. Likewise, there's no law that says you will enjoy
Walt Disney World. And although we will help you make the most of any visit, we
can't change the basic nature of the beast … er, mouse. A Walt Disney World va-
cation is an active and physically demanding undertaking. Regimentation, getting up
early, lots of walking, waiting in lines, fighting crowds, and (often) enduring heat and
humidity are as intrinsic to a Walt Disney World vacation as stripes are to a zebra.
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