In my last article we covered the
Personal Navigator, or Bible, and how you can use it to plan the activities you would like to do. Today I would like to tell you
about a few programs for families and adults that often get
overlooked, but in my book they are a "must-do" every
cruise.
The Mickey 200 - Veggie Car Races
Seeing the word "veggie" in
the title may scare the kids, but don't worry, there's no eating
involved, just building and racing. In this tournament, kids need to
team up with an adult and create a race car. After all teams have checked in, they will be given a cutting board, knife, one potato, one carrot, toothpicks and 4 wheels. Racers have 10 minutes to design and build a car out of any and all
supplies given. The only stipulation is the car can not be wider than
your room key, so it fits on the track, and can not be so long that
it will not fit behind the starting line.
Once building time is up, the cruise
staff will call up the first three teams to race. Cheering and
laughter fill the room as the veggie cars fly down the track, or when
wheels fall off and cars get stuck. All part of the fun.
The winning cars go on to the next round and the races continue until
there is only one winner.
While the first place team will get a
medal, there are also winner pins for best Disney design and best
name. And ladies, don't be afraid to join in . My all girl team beat my
dad, the ex-race car driver, and his all boy team!
