Thursday's Tip

Have you ever been in line at a Disney Parks attraction when your child suddenly decided that perhaps she didn't want to ride. In fact, she adamantly protested and had an all-out meltdown? Well, I have. And, fortunately, a kind Cast Member was able to talk our daughter down from the ledge. (For the record, it was Pirates of the Caribbean, which is now one of her favorite attractions!) Still, there are times when no amount of coersion or bribery will work. What to do then? Today's Tip: use the "chicken exit."

There is always a way out. Yep, there's a "chicken exit" for every attraction. In fact, the CMs at Disney World are quite accustomed to ushering little (and sometimes  not-so-little) guests safely to an exit--even up to the very last minute. So even if you've already had your flight training, but then freak out a little when you see the enormous mechanism that isSoarin', you can simply attract a CM's attention and they'll handle the rest.

It's always better to plan ahead for any fears and apprehensions. (The whole question of whether or not to force a child onto an attraction is a heated argument. Best policy: know thy child. Our oldest is a "scaredy cat" that probably wouldn't ride anything if we didn't push. But our youngest isn't afraid of much, so we know if she doesn't want to ride, she means it.) But if you get caught in a surprising situation and you need to make a hasty exit, it's good to know that you can always find one!