Walt Disney World advice....?

Question

I will be taking my 15 month old to Disneyworld soon....Which parks do you recommend for her age group? This will by our first time there....thx! What do you think about the character breakfasts/dinners?

Answer 1

We didn't take our son until he was almost 4 because before that age they won't get much out of the experience. That doesn't mean you shouldn't go though. Just remember it's going to be a good memory for you but not so much for her. Have fun.

Answer 2

The Magic Kingdom.  But I also think there may be other things in Epcot Center, and MGM Studios that would catch their eye, and they'll enjoy as well.  There is lots to see and it can't be done in one day.  There is also a lot of walking so be prepared to put them in a stroller.  The Magic Kingdom has the tea cups and the little kids rides, as well as Snowhite and Disney characters walking around.  Lots to see and take in for a baby.  It's been about 15 years since I've gone there, so I'm sure there are many new additions.  Have fun!

Answer 3

Before you go, keep in mind that since your daughter is still very young, and there's a chance the characters might scare her a bit. Character breakfasts/dinners are an AWESOME opportunity to meet "the gang" and get autographs and pictures, but if you think she will be really scared of Mickey, Eeyore, or Chip/Dale, wait until a later trip (if possible) to book a character meal. (The best character meals, in my opinion, are The Crystal Palace's character breakfast/lunch/dinner in the Magic Kingdom or The Garden Grill in Epcot - great food!)

Magic Kingdom should be your first stop; MK has the most kid-friendly attractions (Disney-speak for "rides") of all of the parks. However, I'd suggest staying away from the Haunted Mansion and Snow White's Scary Adventures, because they are both dark and, well, scary (for the little ones, at least)! For a quick nap in the park, check out the Hall of Presidents - it's cool, dark (not in a scary way) and it's in a theater-like building so you can leave your daughter in her stroller.

Epcot has a few kiddie-type rides, including the new Finding Nemo ride and Turtle Talk with Crush that your daughter might like. Figment's Journey into Imagination is a bit loud but if your daughter doesn't mind loud noises, then I think she might enjoy that one, too. For resting in Epcot, go to the American Adventure show in the World Showcase. If you can, get there early so you can see the Voices of Liberty, an AWESOME a cappella group that sings traditional patriotic songs. (Another great place for naps for adults is the Circle of Life in the Land - grab a seat in the front row for unlimited leg room, close your eyes, and leave feeling refreshed.)

Disney's Hollywood Studios has a Playhouse Disney show that would be great for both of you! All the characters from Playhouse Disney TV shows are there, and there's singing, dancing, and all of that cool stuff. There's also the new High School Musical 2 show, if that interests you. If you need a mid-day break in this park, it might be better to leave during the early afternoon hours - the hottest part of the day - and go back to your hotel for a while (if you have the ParkHopper option, which grants you unlimited entries to the parks each day) and come back later, when it's cooler.

Animal Kingdom's Camp Minnie-Mickey area is one of your best bets for kid attractions. There are also lots of places to see animals throughout the park, especially around the base of the Tree of Life - the "logo" for the park. There's also Rafiki's Planet Watch that has a petting zoo with goats and other animals to visit.

If you're not staying on-site and can squeeze it in your budget, I'd HIGHLY recommend it. The Value Resorts are the most affordable hotels, and they (and all resorts) feature a food court, pool area, and transportation to all Disney parks all day and up to an hour (or as long as it takes to get all guests back to their respective resorts) after park closing. Also, if you don't have the ParkHopper option on your tickets, I would also strongly recommend this; that way, if you want to go ride on Dumbo and see "it's a small world" a few more times in Magic Kingdom and then switch parks to go find Nemo again in Epcot, you can.

A few last-minute tips:

- Upon entering a park, grab a times guide and a map. The times guides change daily, so you can toss your old ones when the day is done (or keep them for free mementos!).

- ALWAYS use sunscreen every day before you go to the parks, even if it's cloudy out.

- Stay hydrated and rest often; there are lots of benches to put up your feet for a few minutes.

Rember, Disney World has a TON of things to see and do, but don't overdo it while you're there - just focus on doing things that you and your little girl will both enjoy, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

For more tips and planning advice, visit http://www.allearsnet.com/ - a plethora of information about all the attractions, restaurants, character greetings, and pretty much anything else you could think of in Walt Disney World.

Answer 4

You should definetly take her to the character breakfast! Really anything at disney world is perfect for her make sure you take her to toontown my 3 yr old was stuck on the minnie mouse house she was not trying to leave.  

Aww now I wanna go to disney wolrd!!!!!