Disney at 10 months old

Wishing35 · March 2014

In July I'll be visiting my sister in Florida and I'd really like to take my girls to Disney. They will be 10 months old by then and I'm thinking we would go to magic kingdom and animal kingdom with them. Any tips on bringing them on the plane and to the parks? Also how do I keep them as cool as possible, I'm nervous about how hot it will be.

dmurrie · March 2014

Know your kids for the flight. We avoided nap time, because our DD would get unreasonably (vocally) upset right before going down for naps, no matter what we did. We flew during an awake time, and she had a blast. That being said, most people I know swear by flying at nap time. It just depends on the child. Either way, pay the extra bit for the nonstop flight! You will thank your lucky stars that you did.

I don't think there was much at the Magic Kingdom for that young of kids. I'd say it's a small world, tiki room, the country bear jamboree, the steam boat, and maaaybe the jungle boat tour. One thing we found irritating is that you can't take the stroller into anything but gift shops and restaurants. Not even the tiki room or the hall of presidents. Maybe bring carriers if you go? (DD was almost 2 when we went and is a singleton, but these struck me as a couple things that just might be helpful.). I've never been to the Animal Kingdom.

Wishing35 · March 2014

Thanks for the tips everyone. We've been to Disney a bunch of times so if we don't get on many rides it's ok by us. I think even just visually there is so much for them to take in so I'm hoping they enjoy it. I can't wait until they are older and we can go back, so exciting to see it through their eyes.

mamatotwins0812 · March 2014

We took our guys at 4 months (we live in fl, didn't take a separate vaca just for that) and this past thanksgiving at 16 months. I ditto everything pp's said, especially singformysavior. And I agree with you that it's still visually stimulating, and I just overall enjoyed doing something fun and different with my family. Agree with pp about the stroller thing being an issue so just have extra hands. At 4mo it was much easier. The past trip at 16mo was tough. We were able to ride some rides (with them) but overall it was more of them in the stroller. Have fun and enjoy!! Oh and as far as keeping cool, just dress them very light obviously and use the sun shades and light blankets draped across the top for extra coverage. I found these great cooling "towels" in buy buy baby that once you wet them they stay cool for hours. They work pretty well...I think they were $15 a piece maybe. As far as the plane, have some favorite toys, blankies, pacis and food. Ours flew at 9 months and did great!! Good luck and have fun!!

Labyrinth3000 · March 2014

MrsLee04 said:

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I remember what it's like to have 10 month old twins....and honestly, taking 10 month old twins to Disney sounds more like a punishment than a vacation. If it were me, I'd stick with the family visit and save Disney for when they are old enough to fully enjoy, appreciate, and remember it. It's just too expensive to go when your kids can't enjoy it, which is why we haven't gone yet and will probably be taking them next year when they are 8.

I agree with MrsLee04. Disney just raised their prices too! I've lived in Florida my whole life and have taken many family trips to the theme parks. July is a miserably muggy hot time in Florida and the crowds will be huge because of Summer break (although these days the parks always seem to be overcrowded). We've learned to wait until the kids can go without a stroller and aimed to visit around Oct.-Feb. I found babies in large theme parks too exhausting and nerve-racking. You could always walk around Downtown Disney, a beach, the Edison Ford Museum, Bok Towers, The Ringling Museum, Lowry Park Zoo, or the Florida Aquarium. That way if the kids become too fussy or hot then it's no big deal to leave yet you still get a nice family outing. If you just HAVE to go to Disney and money is a non-issue then make sure to have bug spray, water-proof sunscreen, SPF hats, a thin blanket to help shade the stroller from the sun and the crowd, baby sunglasses, water, small hand fans, umbrellas, ponchos, and lots of extra money for frozen treats. Check the babies often for signs of heat exhaustion.

Wishing35 · March 2014

AshB62 said:
Disney pregnant with two 10 month olds in the July heat... I don't know if you're super brave or just plain crazy!

We went in November 2012 and it was in the 80s. I can't imagine going in July. I am a little jealous, though. I love Disney and can't wait to go back. We're planning a trip for either fall 2015 or spring 2016. We want to wait until the boys are a little bigger, but still free! I hope you have a blast!

I'm probably more crazy than brave lol. I really can't wait and now I just keep picturing them in cute baby sunglasses and sun hats!

kgs0505 · March 2014

I personally wouldn't be going to a theme park just to take the 10 month olds. If it's a trip where you are going as a family with other kids, then, yes, bring them along. But it's not going to be fun. they will be stuck in a stroller. If they are crawling, they are going to want to be exploring, and not wanting to sit in the stroller all day. There is noweher to safely let them crawl around at DisneyWorld from what I recall of it. I haven't done Animal Kingdom, but if it's zoo like enough, I might do that. And if so, no more than 4 hours or so.

It's just really hard when they want to be mobile and can't be.

Flying - I've done that a lot. For the flight, lot's of snacks, extra bottles, and extra diapers. A couple small toys that can chew on. Crinkly, soft books are good too. Bring two diaper bags, one for you and one for H. Because you probably won't be able to sit next to each other, and it's easier for each person to have their own stash of stuff. My kids mostly slept through the whole flight. The droning of the plane was like a sleeping pill From 1-2 is when flying can be more difficult and I'd recommend having the kids in their own seats. At 10 months, you could probably fly on laps if you were comfortable with that.

ROwoman · March 2014

The first time I took my DD to Disney, she was 6 months old. She said hi to every single person we passed the whole time and smiled and giggled. Every trip with her to the parks has been better than every trip I've ever taken without her (100+). We don't go in July though... If you decide to go, I suggest going maybe to Epcot instead. There are a lot more places to go inside to get out of the heat, and a lot more slow and easy going activities to do--many of which you can take the stroller.
A PP mentioned the baby stations. They're not just diaper changing areas (which every potty has). They are pretty incredible facilities with a dimmed nursing room, a store to buy anything you may have forgotten, changing room, and a lounge area with little tables and chairs and kids shows on the tv. It's a great place to just take a break for a while.
Also, how far away from the parks does your family live? If nearby, maybe head back in the hottest part if the day for a nap and then go back as the sun starts to go down.
I think you all with have a great time, just anticipate the tough spots so you can plan for them--which is what you're doing now.

Turkygurl · March 2014

My DD (now 10) was three months old the first time I took her to Disney, and DS (now 8) was 10 DAYS old. We went to the parks from 9am-noon or so, left, went to the room, napped, went in the pool, then came back around 6 and had dinner at the park so that we missed the hottest part of the day. There are a lot of rides/attractions that are great for breastfeeding, and the baby center at each park is nice if you need a quiet, dark place. My twin boys are due around Memorial Day and we are going to Disney in mid-September.

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