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men's restrooms to facilitate baby's care. Your whole family will be able to tour to-
gether with fewer hassles than on a picnic outing at home.
Anillogical reason,however,fortakinganinfantortoddlertoWaltDisneyWorld
is that you think Walt Disney World is the perfect vacation destination for babies. It's
not, so think again if you are contemplating Walt Disney World primarily for your
child's enjoyment. For starters, attractions are geared more toward older children and
adults. Even designer play areas like Tom Sawyer Island in the Magic Kingdom are
developed with older children in mind.
Bywayofexample,Bobhasafriendwhoboughtacamcorderwhenhisfirstchild
was born. He delighted in documenting his son's reaction to various new experiences
on video. One memorable night when the baby was about 18 months old, he recorded
the baby eating a variety of foods (from whipped cream to dill pickles) that he had
never tried before. While some of the taste sensations elicited wild expressions and
animated responses from the baby, the exercise was clearly intended for the amuse-
ment of Dad, not Junior.
That said, let us stress that for the well prepared, taking a toddler to Walt Disney
World can be a totally glorious experience. There's truly nothing like watching your
child respond to the color, the sound, the festivity, and, most of all, the characters.
You'll return home with scrapbooks of photos that you will treasure forever. Your
little one won't remember much, but never mind. Your memories will be unforget-
table.
Along similar lines, remember when you were little and you got that nifty electric
train for Christmas, the one Dad wouldn't let you play with? Did you ever wonder
who that train was really for? Ask yourself the same question about your vacation to
Walt Disney World. Whose dream are you trying to make come true: yours or your
child's?
If you elect to take your infant or toddler to Walt Disney World, rest assured that
their needs have been anticipated. The major theme parks have centralized facilities
for infant and toddler care. Everything necessary for changing diapers, preparing for-
mula, and warming bottles and food is available. Dads in charge of little ones are wel-
come at the centers and can use most services offered. In addition, men's rooms in the
major theme parks have changing tables.
