<div><p>So you're planning a family vacation, are you? That in itself can be stressful, but when you try to accommodate kids, yourselves, AND grandparents, it can start to get a little hectic.</p><p>Disney always seems to be the most popular destination for families, but taking different generations can be difficult to plan. </p><p>You obviously want to make sure everyone is enjoying their vacation (especially with the money you'll be spending), but it's hard when you have people who have different mobility ranges and interests. </p><p>There are a few ways you can make sure having the grandparents along at Disney with you will make for the absolute best vacation!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-fireworks-castle-DISNEY1215_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Travel+Leisure</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>1. Stay At Disney</strong></p><p>Staying on site makes your experience 100 times better. There's no stress about travelling from point A to point B, everything is taken care of, and if someone is done for the day they can head back to the resort. Disney offers a lot of hotel accommodations depending on your price range, so it's an easy way to keep things in one place!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pop-century.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pop-century_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pop-century_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pop-century_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pop-century_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pop-century_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Undercover Tourist</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>2. Talk About The Weather</strong></p><p>Yep, that's right. Before you leave, make sure everyone involved has a chat about the weather they are most comfortable in. If you're not someone who likes the extreme heat, maybe don't travel in the summer. It's also a good way to start planning on things you'll need to bring to stay cool (water, sandals, hats, etc.)</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Typhoon-20Lagoon_0.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Typhoon-20Lagoon_0_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Typhoon-20Lagoon_0_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Typhoon-20Lagoon_0_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Typhoon-20Lagoon_0_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Typhoon-20Lagoon_0_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Theme Park Tourist</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>3. Do Some Research</strong></p><p>Make sure you're aware of attractions that will entice the entire family. While the entire trip doesn't have to be built around "whole family fun," finding things that will entertain the older travelers in your group will ensure no one feels left out or bored. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/7_gadgets-go-coaster-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/7_gadgets-go-coaster-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Travel</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>4. Plan Your Meals</strong></p><p>If you're planning on dining out while at the park, make your reservations in advance. If you haven't noticed...Disney is popular. The last thing you want is to be stuck waiting for an hour to get in for dinner. Not only that, but dining at a sit down restaurant instead of pizza, pogos, and french fries gives the family a chance to sit and enjoy each other's company. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Chef-Mickeys-reservations_GH_content_1630px.jpg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Cheapskate Princess</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Continue on to see how in-park transit can help you out!</p><p></p><p><strong>5. Use Transportation</strong></p><p>There is no shame in taking park transportation to get from place to place. There are many buses, monorails, boats, etc, to get you from point A to point B. You can also take some nice boat cruises to get a view of the whole park while taking a bit of a break. Conserving energy is a key element to everyone enjoying their Disney experience. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-monorail-crash-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-monorail-crash-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-monorail-crash-1_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/disney-monorail-crash-1_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>NY Daily News</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>6. Take Pictures</strong></p><p>This seems so obvious, doesn't it? But taking pictures is an important feature of any trip. And it's not just for the kids. For a lot of grandparents, this could be their first time visiting the park, too. Don't feel "silly" or "embarrassed" to take pictures with the characters or at monument. Making everyone feels included in the fun and magic will give you memories that last forever. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Grandparents-at-Walt-Disney-World-3.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Grandparents-at-Walt-Disney-World-3_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Grandparents-at-Walt-Disney-World-3_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Grandparents-at-Walt-Disney-World-3_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Grandparents-at-Walt-Disney-World-3_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Grandparents-at-Walt-Disney-World-3_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Theme Park Adventure</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>7. Research Festivals</strong></p><p>There's always something exciting happening at Disney. Festivals are a great way to experience Disney in a new light, like visiting Epcot's Flower and Garden Show. Researching which festivals are happening when you'll be in the park is a good idea, even if it's just so you can <em>avoid</em> them and all the crowds. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/festival-of-fantasy-end-andy.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/festival-of-fantasy-end-andy_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Dad's Guide to WDW</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Disney isn't called "The Most Magical Place On Earth" for no reason, but there are definitely ways to make it more enjoyable when you're bringing multiple generations on the trip with you. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>