Best age for Disney?

TinaL99 · November 2011

I have never had an interest in going to Disney (I know, very unAmerican). But now that we have kids we talk about taking them someday. We're thinking in about 4-5 years would be the best time to take them (they will be 4 & 5 years old). This way we're not having to worry about diapres or naps and they will really be able to remember it when they're older. This is just our opinion.

What age would you recommend for taking your LOs to Disney?

MrsWhiteonWhiteSt · November 2011

3 (well 3 weeks shy of 3) was THE best! We didn't make Justin nap everyday but if we were at the hotel we laid him down and he fell asleep. He was so excited to do everything and still believed the characters were "real". We did a few character dinners because he could sit still and behave very well at his age. He waited so nice in the lines and would hug/meet with the characters and not be afraid.

goosh24 · November 2011

I've only been to Disney 2x, probably around 6 and then at 24. DH went every year growing up. We were talking about it the other day and I said I think we'll wait until they're 6 and 8 or older because we were both short kids and I can remember not being able to go on a bunch of rides so I didn't want that to be an issue. Or maybe the girls will be tall kids and we can go sooner, ha.

Telyco · November 2011

Depends on the kids. Anything before 5 years old is great memories for the parents but not so much for the kids. If it's a once in a lifetime thing...I'd wait till the youngest is at least 5. I went quite a few times as a kid. One if my fav times was when u was in highschool!

mayanut · November 2011

We were just talking about this too!

We were thinking of doing a Disney Cruise before Disney World since there will be less walking and lines involved. We're thinking about 3-4 for the cruise and then 5-7 for Magic Kingdom. There is a LOT of walking & standing involved w/ Disney.

I've been many times, and the other parks there are also good for different ages.

Just my opinion:
Epcot: 8-12
Hollywood Studios: 10-adult
Animal Kingdom: 6-12
Waterparks: Any age

olivia_eve · November 2011

I think I would do 3 at a minimum, that's how old Rosie was when we went this summer. She had a ton of fun, and she was excited to meet the characters. We probably wouldn't go back until Thomas is 3.

ArcticFox · November 2011

My kids are 2 and 4.5. I do think around 3-4-5 would be a good age. Potty trained, no naps, can focus on something (like a book on the airplane). Can eat more versatile foods. Big enough to be able to do things on their own - whether it is a lot of walking or putting on their shoes and jacket. Sounds like a good age!

MrsWhiteonWhiteSt · November 2011

mayanut:
I've been many times, and the other parks there are also good for different ages.
Just my opinion:
Epcot: 8-12
Hollywood Studios: 10-adult
Animal Kingdom: 6-12
Waterparks: Any age

Hollywood studios has devoted a lot of space to Disney Junior and the Pixar movies which are huge in my house. Hollywood studios would be my #1 choice for kids J's age.

mayanut · November 2011

MrsWhiteonWhiteSt:
mayanut:
I've been many times, and the other parks there are also good for different ages.
Just my opinion:
Epcot: 8-12
Hollywood Studios: 10-adult
Animal Kingdom: 6-12
Waterparks: Any age
Hollywood studios has devoted a lot of space to Disney Junior and the Pixar movies which are huge in my house. Hollywood studios would be my #1 choice for kids J's age.

Thanks, good to know! Last time I was there, they were just building the Toy Story ride.

dle927 · November 2011

I happened to just book a hotel for DW yesterday.

I went for the first time when I was 4 and have limited memories but went every year/every other year after. DH made me promise to wait until Claire is at least 4 for her first trip BUT everytime she sees Cinderella's Castle she says, "Mommy and Daddy take me there someday." We finally caved. My parents "winter" in Florida so their house is only an hour away. We'll spend time with them (we go at least once a year to see them anyway) and then spend a few nights at Disney. Cheapo resort too....who can argue with a 67. Disney hotel?

As Telyco mentioned, if this was once in a lifetime than I would wait until the kids were older. Since this is a "Go see Grandma & Grandpa" and take a sidetrip to Disney, we just decided to go. We won't push Claire to stay longer if she is tired since we know we'll go back. Evan will go with us for a night/day and then my parents will take him home with them.

kevinandmonica2011 · November 2011

Telyco:
Depends on the kids. Anything before 5 years old is great memories for the parents but not so much for the kids. If it's a once in a lifetime thing...I'd wait till the youngest is at least 5. I went quite a few times as a kid. One if my fav times was when u was in highschool!

This exactly!!! I worked at Disney all throughout high school and was always perplexed at the parents who would spend their life savings to bring their babies on a trip they would never remember.

If you know you will be able to afford to go more than once... then younger might be ok... but I would say, the youngest at 5 would be perfect!! They will remember it forever... AND be old/tall enough (most likely) to enjoy more of the rides.

jewelsonu · November 2011

I won't go until the kids are out of strollers. The minute Ethan has a taste of freedom it's a struggle to get him back in the stroller. Part of me really wants to go to Disney but another part would much rather do something more relaxing. It's going to be at least 3 years before we would go

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