How young is to young

cdr · 03-07-2005

Do you think that a two year old is to young to take to WDW. There are rides that he would be able to ride. Tell me what you think. Thanks.

**roxie** · 03-07-2005

We took our DD on her first trip when she was 2. She had a blast!
There are tons of rides for the little ones and lots to do.

**Cincy** · 03-07-2005

Same here. Our DD was 15 mos her first trip and 2 when she last went. She had a great time with the Characters and just doing the Disney thing. There is a bunch for them to do and as long as you go at their pace you will be ok. We were first in the park and stayed till they kicked us out. Wouldn't have it any other way.

**roxie** · 03-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Cincy

...you go at their pace you will be ok. We were first in the park and stayed till they kicked us out. Wouldn't have it any other way.

That is us....totally commando. Even our DD. She outlasted her older brothers every single day!

**Dana** · 03-07-2005

My DD went on her first trip at 2 with my Mom and Dad. I took her back the next year at three years old... she was fine. In fact, she had a blast. 2 is a great age. Just warm them up to the characters gradually...my DD was afraid of some at 2.

wdwspider · 03-07-2005

My son was 15 months. There is a surprising amount of rides that a 15 month can go on... 2 is fine.

I guess less than one is too young. Especially those first few months.

cdr · 03-07-2005

I figured he would be fine thanks for your help

skwak · 03-07-2005

Cdr,

We have done both:

Waited for our DS to turn 4 to go and another time going when our 3rd son was 2 so that the older ones would not miss a year at WDW. I would say that we prefer them to be 4+ so that we can keep a quicker pace. However, our 2 year old had a great time last year.

I think it depends on your kid but knowing all that I know now, I would say go!

**ddoll** · 03-07-2005

We took DS at 18 months old and it was priceless. He was so excited, he just gaped at it all. I have more video footage of him watching the rides and attractions than I do of the sights at WDW itself. And it was our family's first-ever trip there!

Just take some extra care to keep him comfortable in his stroller if it's hot there: a little fan, towels, a hat, sun panel. etc.

Twins1023 · 03-07-2005

We went with our two year old twin boys in February. They loved everything about it! We went to Chef's Mickey's for breakfast they were alittle scared of Goofy but I think that was his size.

SALLYSUNSHINE · 03-07-2005

We went last year and our DS was 18 months, I was worried about how he would handle things....but he did great!!!! We stayed all day at MK and he did take a nap in his stroller but was fine, older brother and DH went and rode some of the bigger rides that younger DS couldn't and we sat and waited. The do have a baby station that is real nice that has changing station in one room and a TV with small table that the kids can sit at and take a break and also rocking chairs for mom to get a rest. Its real nice!! Good luck w/your trip!!

lovemysons · 03-07-2005

Yup, I think it is the size of the characters that scares the little ones the most. Your two year old will be able to ride lots of rides and I agree with everybody else, just keep them comfortable, try to sneak naps in when you can. He'll love it.

WDWaddict · 03-07-2005

We took DS#2 to DL when he was 10 months old and he rode a LOT of stuff! Then we went to WDW when he was 2 and he rode everything he could and had a good time. He was not a fan of the characters but we didn't see too many, or just avoided them all together so it was not a big deal.
Just be prepared to give a nap midday or all heck will break loose later and will ruin the fun for everyone.

FireAngel · 03-07-2005

2 to 3 years old is great age. Just make the intro little by little.

dznygrl · 03-07-2005

Thanks for posting this thread cdr, it has helped me out too!

DH and I decided we can't live without going to Disney even when our children are young, so we were wondering what age is smart to take them.

Heck, I'm sure they'll be going when they're infants too...

...but this info is good for future reference!

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cdr Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 82	How young is to young Do you think that a two year old is to young to take to WDW. There are rides that he would be able to ride. Tell me what you think. Thanks. __________________

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: How young is to young We took our DD on her first trip when she was 2. She had a blast! There are tons of rides for the little ones and lots to do.

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: How young is to young Same here. Our DD was 15 mos her first trip and 2 when she last went. She had a great time with the Characters and just doing the Disney thing. There is a bunch for them to do and as long as you go at their pace you will be ok. We were first in the park and stayed till they kicked us out. Wouldn't have it any other way. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: How young is to young We took DS at 18 months old and it was priceless. He was so excited, he just gaped at it all. I have more video footage of him watching the rides and attractions than I do of the sights at WDW itself. And it was our family's first-ever trip there! Just take some extra care to keep him comfortable in his stroller if it's hot there: a little fan, towels, a hat, sun panel. etc. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 12 hours 58 minutes

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Twins1023 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 359	Re: How young is to young We went with our two year old twin boys in February. They loved everything about it! We went to Chef's Mickey's for breakfast they were alittle scared of Goofy but I think that was his size.

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SALLYSUNSHINE Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florence, South Carolina Posts: 43	Re: How young is to young We went last year and our DS was 18 months, I was worried about how he would handle things....but he did great!!!! We stayed all day at MK and he did take a nap in his stroller but was fine, older brother and DH went and rode some of the bigger rides that younger DS couldn't and we sat and waited. The do have a baby station that is real nice that has changing station in one room and a TV with small table that the kids can sit at and take a break and also rocking chairs for mom to get a rest. Its real nice!! Good luck w/your trip!! __________________ SALLYSUNSHINE

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,712	Re: How young is to young Yup, I think it is the size of the characters that scares the little ones the most. Your two year old will be able to ride lots of rides and I agree with everybody else, just keep them comfortable, try to sneak naps in when you can. He'll love it. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 9 days 17 hours 28 minutes

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WDWaddict Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 508	Re: How young is to young We took DS#2 to DL when he was 10 months old and he rode a LOT of stuff! Then we went to WDW when he was 2 and he rode everything he could and had a good time. He was not a fan of the characters but we didn't see too many, or just avoided them all together so it was not a big deal. Just be prepared to give a nap midday or all heck will break loose later and will ruin the fun for everyone. __________________ June 1992~WDW 1996/1998/2001~Disneyland Nov 2002~WDW Nov 2003(twice)~WDW December 2004~POFQ February 2005~Pop Century June 2005~Disneyland June 2008~Disneyland(Disneyland Hotel!) June 2009~CBR Pirate room

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: How young is to young Thanks for posting this thread cdr, it has helped me out too! DH and I decided we can't live without going to Disney even when our children are young, so we were wondering what age is smart to take them. Heck, I'm sure they'll be going when they're infants too......but this info is good for future reference! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 41 days 9 hours 58 minutes

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