Tips for Your Next Visit to Disney
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ike many Florida parents, I consider myself a Disney World expert. Then I met Naples mom Heather Welch, and decided I’m really just an amateur. Heather is travel coordinator for Travel Treasures and specializes in all things Disney. Not only is she a former Disney Cast member, she has visited the Disney parks in California, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The kicker is that Heather has frequently visited the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with her six kids and has lived to tell the tale. So I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to tap into her wealth of knowledge and share some of her advice, especially with spring break looming. Tell us about how the changes and construction currently going on at Disney World affects going to certain parks. The Walt Disney World Resort is always evolving. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios is slated to open in Fall 2019, so the
back area of Hollywood Studios is off limits, but guests can check out the new Toy Story Land. Each park has seasonal closings for certain attractions, so it’s best to check the official website www. disneyworld.com before you go. If someone only has one full day at Disney, which park do you recommend they visit? I would suggest the Magic Kingdom, since it’s the most iconic of the four parks, and has a variety of attractions and entertainment for all ages. What is the best park for babies and toddlers? Traveling with babies and toddlers doesn’t have to be daunting, but I would suggest the Magic Kingdom for the number of attractions that are slower paced. Little ones also may recognize the characters and enjoy the afternoon parade. I’ve traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort with a baby as young as three months old. However, I would not recommend bringing an infant during the summer
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NEAPOLITANfamily • March 2019