My five year old, Grant, is a VERY timid child. He comes by this naturally, as I have a fear of all things tall and fast! After having success in Walt Disney World with Grant on both attractions and meeting characters, I wanted to share some tips with others who might also have little ones with big fears. Preparation: There is a lot you can do to get your kiddos ready for all that awaits them on a Disney vacation, here are my two biggest tips. YouTube videos: These are AMAZING tools. Sit down with your child a few times before your trip and watch 'ride through' videos of the rides you are interested in on YouTube. These videos got Grant so excited about riding the Disney rides, and tipped me off as to what he was most interested in (boat rides). There is a ride through video for most every ride. Meet non-Disney characters: Go to a local sporting event (or other location that applies) if you can and get some face time with the mascots....
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