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I was 21/22 weeks pregnant when we went to Disney last year during the last week of March and 1st week of April.

It really wasn't bad but I will say it was HOT when we went. The heat would have bothered my non pregnant self so being pregnant, I was downright miserable at some points.

I don't know if I have any good tips besides the normal stuff: stay hydrated, rest when you need to. One thing that sticks out is that we got caught in a rain storm (which happened almost every afternoon while we were there) and my sneakers got soaked. I had only brought that one pair and a pair of flip flops and was forced to wear the flip flops the next day because my shoes weren't dry yet. My feet and ankles swelled up SO SO bad. I thought my skin would burst! So maybe bring two pair of sneakers.

eta: scratch that. we went at the end of april/beginning of may.

No advice yet but I'm going to first week of February and I'll be 20 weeks then.

Disneyland or World?

I went to Disneyland after my baby shower, so 33 weeks? I was there for about 10 hours and walked a ton. Went on mellow rides only and watched a lot of shows. Just take it easy and drink a lot of water!

I went to WDW when I was around 28 weeks, in September.

We just took it easy and played ever day by ear.

We live in Florida and have Disney annual passes so we're going to go. I'm definitely going for a few days in May (will be about 25 weeks) and possibly going for a day in March. So I will keep you posted!

We go to Disney all the time so I think it will be ok. Obviously you can't ride thrill rides, but my favorite thing about Disney is all the atmosphere, shows, etc. and you can really soak that up. And there are a lot of rides you can go on! It's a great chance to check out some of the more minor attractions (Some of which are really excellent).

The other thing (especially in hot weather) is be at the park when it opens, and leave about 1pm back to the hotel for a midday break. We nap, go for a swim, get cooled off, put your feet up. Then go back to the park in the evening when it's cooler.

The only thing keeping me from going now is m/s - I'm just not up to it. But as soon as that passes, I plan to go! Since I know once the baby comes we will probably wait a while.

Edited to add: I think the key to a successful, enjoyable Disney trip (non-pregnant and probably pregnant as well) is to get in shape before the trip b/c it's so much walking. If you're used to walking a couple of miles a day, the walking at Disney is no big deal. If not, it's really hard after a few days. And having really good supportive running/walking shoes (not flip flops or anything like that).

And the other thing is having a plan - plan your fastpasses, where you're going to go eat, etc. so you can minimize your walking and standing around time. Plan shows throughout the day to give you 30 minute breaks off your feet.

@MrsH ohhh, good call on the Dole Whips. My favorite.

Well I love to talk Disney so this will be long!! At Magic Kingdom:
- the Railroad: scenic loop of the park, you get a breeze, stuff to see, nice time off your feet
- Peoplemover: same thing (in Tomorrowland)! I looove this
- Monsters Inc Laugh Floor: super funny show, in the AC
- Hall of Presidents: really nice underrated show in AC, boring for kids but great for adults
- Mickey's Philharmagic - 3d movie
- Any live entertainment: I love the Dapper Dans (barbershop quartet) and the Main Street Band
- A good pit stop is Columbia Harbor House restaurant. They have an upstairs seating area that overlooks Fantasyland. It's never crowded and you can hang out and people-watch from above. Great chill out spot.

Epcot:
- American Adventure: a long show in the AC. It's really, really well done. Also MUST SEE the Voices of Liberty (a cappella group) in America, they are amazing.
- France movie (you sit down!). The movies in Canada and China are great but you have to stand.
- Living with the Land: boat ride through greenhouses. Sounds boring but it's pretty cool and it's fairly long.
- The Seas: the ride is tame and kind of boring, but it's fun to check out the aquarium afterward. It's always nice and cool in there too. A lot of rides in Future World actually (minus the thrill rides) are good. Spaceship Earth is really long too.
- All the live entertainment in World Showcase is great and worth seeing but most of it you are standing outside in the sun to watch.

Hollywood Studios: it's all about the shows here if you can't do the thrill rides. They are all pretty good (Beauty and the Beast is Broadway-type, the others are more action/stunt shows) and they're all sitting down, but outside. I also like "One Man's Dream" which is a walkthrough exhibit all about Walt Disney with a lot of interesting props, etc. and a short movie.

Animal Kingdom is hardest b/c it's mostly outside and very hot. The two shows are the best of any in Disney and not to be missed- Lion King and Finding Nemo. I like taking the little train ride to Conservation Station where they have a petting zoo and small vet clinic too.