Here's the summary page which includes links to each day's post, to our uploaded pictures/videos, and my final thoughts: http://kidoctr.blogspot.com/2018/09/adventures-by-disney-enchanted-china.html
LOL... a different perspective from a mom of REALLY picky vegetarian (their choice) twin girls.
We took our girls when they were 8 on this ABD and they absolutely loved it. They are 10 now and still group text with the friends they made on this ABD on a daily basis
When I say they are picky, they pretty much eat 4 or 5 things -- of which rice and plain noodles are on their approved list.
What does China have? Plenty of rice and plain noodles.
Joe (the local guide) proactively made sure at every meal they had a bowl of rice/noodles. He was so sweet and they were happy as clams.
BTW... Mom and Dad loved the food.
In all seriousness, this is an awesome adventure... we have been on 6 ABDs and this remains an all time favorite.
Are they good on planes? There are 5 internal flights on the China ABD. There are some long days, too. Every kid is different, but we had an 8- and 9-year-old on our China trip, and they fell asleep at dinner more than once. But I don't know that they were seasoned travelers.I am considering taking a 6 & 8 year old on this trip this coming summer. They are good travelers, we went through 3 countries in Europe last year and had the best vacation ever! There was a lot of walking (we did have a cheap double umbrella stroller for some of it- they were 4 and 6 at the time), so they did get tired but we totally fine. I'm wondering your and other parents' opinions who have actually taken kids on this trip about taking kids. How was it? Were the kids too exhausted (people keep saying this to me)? My son will be the 6 year old and he is the energizer bunny and also really skinny and light so my husband can carry him at times. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Thank you for the response! My two are usually fantastic on planes (we take them all the time, our families both live in different parts of the US), although I can't say they're great in the car. Is there a lot of time spent on buses? They are also incredibly awesome eaters, although my daughter and I both have Celiac disease. I'm wondering about how they accommodate that (soy sauce has gluten in it). The only other thing is that my kids wake up typically around 6am every morning regardless of how late they stay up. Because of that, they are usually asleep between 7:30 and 8. This may vary a bit but I doubt that much. Are nights really late? Thank you again!!!Are they good on planes? There are 5 internal flights on the China ABD. There are some long days, too. Every kid is different, but we had an 8- and 9-year-old on our China trip, and they fell asleep at dinner more than once. But I don't know that they were seasoned travelers.
It *is* a fabulous trip!
Sayhello
If your kids are good travelers, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. There were a ton of kids on our Adventure and they all did really well. Honestly, the kids did better on many things than the parents. You spend a lot of time on the bus -- so the kids took over the back and had a grand old time while the adults dozed in the front. The kids also dealt better with the heat /humidity which was really bad -- several adults opted out of some activities because the heat was so oppressive. The only thing I wish I would have known before taking this trip was to pack more loose fitting, moisture wicking clothing and bring an extra pair of tennis shoes. We had "pre-typhoon" wind/rain in "Hot Kong Disney" and our shoes were soaked. Because of the humidity, moving from city to city etc... they never dried out for the rest of trip (eww!)I am considering taking a 6 & 8 year old on this trip this coming summer. They are good travelers, we went through 3 countries in Europe last year and had the best vacation ever! There was a lot of walking (we did have a cheap double umbrella stroller for some of it- they were 4 and 6 at the time), so they did get tired but we totally fine. I'm wondering your and other parents' opinions who have actually taken kids on this trip about taking kids. How was it? Were the kids too exhausted (people keep saying this to me)? My son will be the 6 year old and he is the energizer bunny and also really skinny and light so my husband can carry him at times. Any suggestions? Thank you!
The China ABD was our first and DD was 5. We found the flights kind of a blessing - easier to have down time/nap with a young kid on a plane than on a bus. She is an early riser too, so missed a couple of things - I think the after dinner activity on the first night and she slept through the evening in Sichuan .....but we kind of expected that. We all loved the trip and have done 8 more with ABD!
Beyond the food, how was Japan with 6, 9 and 12 year olds? We’re doing Japan ABD next spring with 7, 10 and 12 year olds (experienced travelers)
Meh. We've done a lot of adventures and China is probably our least favorite food of any. If China had been our first Adventire experience we wouldn't have done another one, thinking it really just wasn't something that worked for us. Luckily it wasn't our first and I'm glad we haven't missed out on amazing adventures!I agree, you should not skip the China trip *just* because there may be food difficulties. It's an amazing trip, and besides, ABD is not necessarily known for fine dining. It's about the adventure!
HOWEVER, the China trip is one of the exceptions. There is some really fabulous food on the China ABD. The soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung in Shanghai are absolutely magnificent!! Most of the meals are done family style, and there were always wonderful options to try. (Unfortunately, the Hot Pot lunch, which was excellent, is no longer a part of the itinerary). There are a couple of meals that are a miss, but most everything is quite delicious!
Sayhello