They like doing things I never would have guessed before I had kids.

I used to be a cast member, and I’m currently a Disney passholder.

I love Disney world for the vibe.

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Things have changed, though.

I was a cast member when I was 19 years old.

Here are 18 tips I’ve learned from taking my kiddo to the parks.

A covered stroller with a water bottle attached is parked next to an old gas pump labeled "Tulsa Tea." The area appears to be wet from rain

1.Invest in a stroller cover.

4.Bring enough wipes.

5.Viva la snackle box.

A toddler plays with a water fountain coming from the ground, surrounded by rock formations

6.Skip Genie+.

7.Splurge on a character breakfast instead.

8.Epcot is the best park for toddlers.

A child points towards another gondola seen through the window during a cable car ride

9.Take a pool day.

10.Find the launderette.

11.Split up.

A tidy, well-organized clinic room, with medical supplies in glass cabinets, a microwave, sink, and Disney-themed children's clothes hanging on the wall

12.Rider swap is nice, but sometimes inconvenient.

13.Don’t underestimate how magical hotel rooms are.

15.Forget the nighttime shows, and opt for a final ride instead.

An open plastic container filled with various individually wrapped snacks and bars, some nutritional information visible on the packaging

16.Utilize baby care.

17.Pin trading is great for littles.

18.Finally, beware of squirrels!

Mickey Mouse wears a colorful apron splattered with paint and waves indoors

Two children are kneeling on the ground, facing Daisy Duck, who is dressed in a pink dress and purple bow, in an outdoor setting

Various swimsuits and clothing items are hung over a shower rod in a bathroom

Signage for the "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train" ride and a "Lightning Lane" entrance at a theme park, with rustic wooden decorations

Two children swing together on a play structure outside, while adults in the background watch and take photos

An older woman and two children sit on a couch in a room. They are engaged in a quiet, intimate moment. A backpack lies on the floor in front of them

Monorail passes by Epcot's Spaceship Earth with vibrant flowers and visitors in the foreground

A person holds a pair of black 3D glasses in front of a tray filled with many other similar 3D glasses

Sign for Baby Care Center with cartoon illustrations of a baby boy and baby girl wearing glasses

A young girl interacts with a Mickey-shaped board featuring various Disney-themed pins. An adult woman looks on from across the table

A small brown animal, possibly a monkey, sits in a closed baby stroller in a park with green and red structures in the background