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Liliane Opsomer/Bob Sehlinger: A visit to the water parks is really not ideal if you are worried about staying relatively cool. On busy days the lines for food and drinks will also be long. If you go to a water park, I suggest you rise early and make it a half day. A cooler & ice packs for food and drinks would give you peace of mind. Also, if you have a line anywhere in the parks, talk to any cast member. Disney is very attentive to guests with special needs.

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Massapequa, N.Y.: What hotels on Disney property can accommodate 2 adults and 4 kids?

Liliane Opsomer/Bob Sehlinger: Disney Vacation Club properties like Old Key West, Boardwalk Villas, Wilderness Lodge Villas, etc. Also, the rental cabins at Fort Wilderness Campground.

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Belleville, N.J.: I've heard that if you return to an attraction after your Fast Pass window has expired, the park employees will still let you use the Fast Pass line. Is this a hard and fast rule at Disney World, or does it depend on the employee?

Liliane Opsomer/Bob Sehlinger: Usually they'll let you enter (90% of the time) but it's at the cast member's discretion.

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Greensboro, N.C.: We are taking our children and grandchildren to Disney Oct. 21 through 24. Two little girls are 5 and two are 3. There are a total of 10 of us. We are staying at the Yacht & Beach Club. We have reservations for the Cinderella breakfast at the castle but no other dinner reservations. At this time of year how important is that as trying to determine where we will be at what time and what the little ones would like to eat? We will want some sit down meals so what in your opinion would work best for us?

Thank you,
Barbara

Liliane Opsomer/Bob Sehlinger: Depending which park you visit here are some restaurants that are fun and easy on families with small children:
EPCOT: We recommend the Garden Grill restaurant. Chip & Dale, Mickey, Minnie and Goofy host the family style meal and it is a place very comfortable for children. If you want something more upscale for the grown-ups, try the Coral Reef restaurant where the aquarium surrounding the dining room will get the kids' attention.
MGM: Try Hollywood & Vine, where June and Leo of Little Einstein, JoJo and Goliath will get the kids' attention. Breakfast and lunch only.
Outside the parks: Whispering Canyon Café at the Wilderness Lodge is a lot of fun and very family friendly. In addition, there is lots to see outside when the little ones need a break from sitting down.

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