Tips for surviving your family trip to Universal's Islands of Adventure this summer.

Follow these tips and feel free to add more tips in the comment section below!

1. Wear comfortable shoes!

2. Wear upper clothing that is light colored rather than dark colors to stay cooler.

3. Wear clothing that dries easily (You will get soaked on the water rides).

4. Apply sweat proof/water resistant or water proof sunscreen to all skin exposed to sun prior to going
(don't carry it along unless you think you will have to reapply it).

5. Take Advil or Tylenol or something like it, with you in case your feet really start to hurt

6. Take anything extra that you don't need out of your purse prior to going (it gets heavy).

7. Don't take back packs with extra clothes or towels unless you have a stroller.

8. Keep a towel or two in your car for when you return at the end of the day, you may be wet from water rides.

9. Take a camera and don't forget to use it!

10. Sit for brief breaks often in an air conditioned building.

11. Drink fluids before getting there (cheaper elsewhere) and then keep hydrated while there. Yes you will have to spend money there on some food and drinks.

12. Eat a big breakfast prior to going so that you aren't so hungry there (food is expensive there) unless you are likely to feel queasy if you eat too much and go on a roller coaster etc.

13. Sneak in some fruit snacks packets or granola bars in a small paper bag, because even if you aren't that hungry you will feel tired and that will pick you up a little. (costs less than their food)

14. People who are prone to inner thigh chafing should apply powder prior to going, and ride water rides only at the end of the day.

15. Even though it is very tempting to go on water rides between noon to 4 pm, don't go on water rides until the end of the day because walking in wet shoes and clothes isn't real comfortable.

16. Don't bother using the large body dryers that cost $5, it will dry your hair and skin but most clothes will stay wet.

17. After water ride don't immediately go to an indoor attraction, the air conditioning on wet clothing is uncomfortable. Some people catch a cold that way. Another reason do the water rides last.

18. Don't buy your children or self gifts/souvenirs until the end of the day so you don't have to carry them all day. Carrying a large stuffed animal around with you all day gets very hot and is inconvenient when trying to go on rides.

19. Before getting in a long line to wait for a ride, ask if any of your children have to use the restroom first.

20. Two adults should accompany two or more children in case one child wants to go on a ride and the other doesn't. One adult can be with ones riding and one adult with those not riding.

21. Be patient with your children, remember this is something special you are doing with them.

22. Some children may not be ready for the aggressive rides. (personally I don't think kids age under 7 would enjoy it as much as Magic Kingdom)

23. Avoid fighting, especially with your significant other or spouse. Let the day be happy!