Good Morning! Ok, I'm going to type it...I'm not a huge fan of Winnie the Pooh and friends. There. I said it. But I know that there are a lot of people who are, and I don't want to leave anyone out- lol. This picture was taken in 1998 at the opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom park, and I am genuinely smiling. :)
Tip of the Day: When visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom during the summer months; as it can be very hot for you, it is also very hot for the animals that live there. So try and hit Kilamanjaro Safari in the morning if not first thing you do. There's a better chance of seeing them out and about rather than laying down or in the shade of a tree as the afternoon wears on and the temperatures climb. :)
What's most important to you while on vacation? I can guarantee that it's not the same thing as the person next to you or even in your family for that matter. Everybody is different and everybody deserves to be able to do what is most important to them while on vacation whether it's in Mexico, the Caribbean, or Walt Disney World.
Large groups have been visiting for decades, whether these are school trips, family reunions, or a group of friends gathering for a few days at "the happiest place on Earth". Obviously not everyone is going to want to do the same things at the same times. Cell phones have greatly helped in these situations, people don't have to find people without them. But if you have a party of 8 or more, navigating Walt Disney World and creating a plan that will make everyone happy can be challenging.
First off, let the person planning your trip (hopefully me) set up a Grand Gathering for you. These are designated by Disney for groups of eight or more so it's easier to keep track of everything. More rooms are needed and they can get you all in the same area or hopefully next door to each other if that's what you like and everyone has the same room type. Each Grand Gathering is given a name, such as "Smith Family Reunion" or something like that to identify them during the planning/booking process.
There are also Grand Gathering experiences that are reserved for guests on a grand gathering only. These are unique meals with characters, experiences such as a pirate river cruise and other fun things! What's my recommendation for people travelling with large parties at Walt Disney World? Plan, plan, plan!! Not to the point where you're planning bathroom breaks of course, but have a game plan for each day, don't be upset when different people want to do different things. Just set up times to meet for meals or maybe a specific show or attraction. This will assist more in making everyone happy and create a magical vacation for all. :)
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