The thought of losing a child at Walt Disney World is a terrifying one. The parks are so big, and there are so many people. Luckily, park employees are trained on how to safely handle the situation. There are also some things you can do as a parent to help prepare your child.  Tips for Parents: Stay Calm I know, losing your child in such a crowded, big, unfamiliar place is terrifying. But please try to remain calm. I once encountered a woman who lost her child in the Magic Kingdom. She was hysterically crying and screaming. Guests and Cast Members were trying to help her out, but she just kept screaming at them. This is helping no one. Crying and screaming will not help you find your child. So take a deep breath. Cast Members are specially trained to handle this exact situation. They know exactly what to do and will help you out. You will find your child. Find the Nearest CM Go into the nearest gift shop and find a Cast Member. I suggest gift shops because usually gi...

Grab a snack at a produce stand There is at least one produce stand in every park. Here you will find fresh fruits, granola bars, juice, carrot sticks, sweet potato chips among other healthy options.  Anaheim Produce - Sunset Boulevard, near the Tower of Terror Harambe Fruit Market - in Africa, near Kilimanjaro Safaris Liberty Square Market - by the Hall of Presidents Prince Eric's Village Market - across from Ariel's castle The Land Cart - between the Land Pavilion and the Imagination Pavilion Substitute water for soda You should be doing this anyways at Walt Disney World to avoid dehydration from the Florida humidity. Soda will dehydrate you. And water i s cheaper than soda.  It's a win-win-win. Check menus before visiting The My Disney Experience App and Walt Disney World's website have menus to all the restaurants and food stands on property. Use this technology to inform yourself on what places serves what food. Make decisions where to eat based o...