CityView Magazine

58 | July/August • 2014 "If you have a child with food allergies, Disney World is great. you can order allergy-free birthday cakes ahead of time and they can be deliv- ered to a restaurant. Also, many restaurants have allergy-free menus." – Misty Manning, mom of Addison, 3 "We like to go in September. It's cheaper and so much less crowded because school has just started!" – Lynette Ballard, mom of five children "bring your own stroller – the rentals don't recline! Wear sun- screen every day, no matter the season. Finally, if you purchase a meal plan, they almost always come with a snack each day. If you don't eat all of the snacks during the week, you can get them "to go" on your last day in the parks!" – Kellie Ross, mom of Hannah, 5 "If you are able to secure a reservation for a meal at Cinder- ella's Royal Table, do it! It's in Cinderella's castle at the Magic Kingdom and many of the prin- cesses stop by! If you can't get a reservation there, you can do Akershus Royal banquet Hall in Norway at Epcot." – Hannah Hopkins, mom of Eden, 4 and Eliza, 2 "Tie a colorful rib- bon on your stroller to spot it quickly in stroller corrals." – Anna Jones, mom of Brynn, 3 "Rent a locker in each park and make trips back and forth for drinks, snacks, jackets and sun- screen so you don't have to carry every- thing at once." – Deborah Ekland, mom of Alexis, 2 "Take frequent bathroom breaks. There's nothing like waiting in a long ride line, only to backtrack because your child suddenly has to "go!"" – Jane Martin, mom of Hunter, 7 "If your children are too small to ride exciting rides, use Rider Switch. One parent can stay with the children in line while the other one rides, then switch! Most people don't even know this exists." – Karrie Combs, mom of Owen, 7 and Addie, 3 Local moms share their best practices: Addison Manning gets the Cinderella treatment The Ballards enjoy the view of Cinderella Castle hannah Ross and her Prince Charming

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