We are now just under 4 weeks until we travel to Disney World. I'm starting to get a little nervous about the trip.
I've only flown twice in my life (roundtrip, so 4 flights) - once in 1991 and the last time in 2000. I think I'll be okay, but I am worried about the kids. They have never been on a plane before - and it might be scary to a 4.5 and 2 year old.
With that fear, I'm also thinking about luggage and how much we'll actually have. We have 1 "hard" suitcase with a built in lock. It won't be enough for all of our clothes. I also have a set of tapestry luggage, with no locks. My Aunt & Uncle that were in town from CT last month, said that with airport security, they may break the lock anyway, so you are better of not locking your luggage. I do not like this idea. Especially since we'll be using Disney's Magical Express service.
I think I can get us packed into the "hard" locking suitcase (mainly mine & Mike's clothes - and any "spare" sandals or gym shoes we'll take along), and pack one of the small tapestry cases with the children's clothes, and possibly another small case/tote with our personal hygiene items, sunblock, diapers, snacks, money, etc. Since we will be without any checked luggage for some time, I want to have availability to those items as well as the children's clothes. So, all in all, I'm thinking of having only 1 piece of luggage checked - and taking the remaining 2 as carry-on's.
So -- for those of you that have traveled (to Disney or not), let me know your tips, suggestions, or thoughts on checked luggage, airport security (breaking locks), carry-on's, etc.
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I"ve flown with Cheyenne 2x's and she did awesome on both flights. First of all, make sure you have something to entertain them. Go to the dollar store and get a couple of "new" toys that you pack in the carry on for when they start to get antsy. Also, don't forget some gum or something for them to chew on because their ears popping scares them.
As for luggage, pack light. When John and I went to Vegas we were screened both there and back and literally had to take EVERYTHING out of our luggage. And, they do break locks so don't even bother. Take any valuables as carry on. And, take extra clothes/shoes ect. in a carry on. If my memory serves me correctly, you are allowed a carry on for each seat you purchase. So, in your case you'd be allowed 4 carry on's.
Don't be too nervous about all of this. It'll all be O.K. The kids will get such a kick out of the the airport and planes that they will LOVE getting to go on one. My daughter is one of the biggest scaredy cats around and she loved every minute of both of her plane rides. And, flying to Mexico was around 4.5 hours.
HTH
Kat
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