Keeping a 1yr old and 3yr old happy

[swall15]

We are taking our girls over for 2 nights and staying in Disneyland hotel. Our eldest is princess mad and I am getting so exicited, have not told her we are going yet.

I am doing half board and planning on booking Inventions 18.00 sitting for dinner the first night and Auberge 12.00 for lunch and 18.00 at Buffalo Bills. Have not got anything else planned.

Could I have suggestions on which rides to go on; what is there to entertain our youngest; what I should do for lunch on our 3rd day; also our last day check out is 11.00 and the train back is 19.00ish what can we do to make sure we are not exhausted?

Any hints would be great:goodvibes

[scald]

By reading your dining plan, it seems you will use up all three halfboard vouchers between first and second day. I would suggest counter service for lunch on last day if nothing else but to spare a few bob. There are also some good buffets in the park and your youngest would eat free there. Have a look at review for Plaza Gardens or Agrabah Cafe.

On the last day, I would suggest you plan out the shows and parades. These can provide a welcome sit down and break from it all. As well as that there are two playgrounds, one in Frontierland and one in Adventreland. We found thesea godsend for killing time and for keeping the kids amused. As for rides, you will spend all your time in Fantasyland. Carousel, teacups, Dumbo, Peter Pan, Small World. All perfect for the age of your daughters.

You will have a brilliant time!

[cap'njack.]

You'll have an amazing time!

The 3yr old will probably love everything in Fantasyland. Buzz, Orbitron and Autopia in Discoveryland. Phantom Mannor in Frontierland and Pirates in Adventureland.

My biggest tip for the last day would be to spend most of your day in the Walt Disney Studios as there are far more sit down attractions there.

[FiFi Rose]

If you're staying for 2 nights you will only get 2 HB vouchers. With the choices you have made you will need to pay for on of these. I would suggest pre booking BBWWS before you go to get it cheaper.

For lunch on the last day I would go for Cafe Mickey which tends to be quieter during the day than in the evening. Its good fun for the children and a nice way to end your trip:goodvibes

[swall15]

Thank you for all your suggestions.

Will be booking BBWW show before we go for the discount. Great idea about keeping shows for the last day.

Scald - the rides mentioned can I bring our 1yr old daughter on these as well?

[scald]

Its A Small World is perfect for 1 year old, gentle boat ride. The Carousel has carriages as well as horses, so thats possible too. Th eteacups is fine so long as you don't twist the centre wheel to make it spin and Peter Pans Flight is dark, so I would get a fastpass for this rather than queue for ages then realise the small one hates it! Another good one is the Pays Du Contes De Pays (Storybook boats), another gentle ride suitable for all.

I would suggest that the Pinnochio ride and Snow White one are perhaps a little dark and scary, so perhaps send one parent on with older child to gague. Although, to be honest we took our son on all of them at 2 years and the 4 year old was more upset!!