After MK, which park to add (5 yr old boy)?

[BubblyTrip]

We've done short DW trips the last two years tacked on to a family trip. We've done two full days at MK both trips, which has been perfect for our ride loving DS.

This April I'm planning to have 3 or 4 park days, and I'm ready to branch out! DS might not make the 44 inch height limit (fingers crossed he does). Still all about the rides (BTMRR, Splash, and Buzz are faves). Also likes parades.

What parks do you think I should add on? Thinking we need at least 1.5 says at MK, and maybe 2. We'll stay on site and can do hoppers. We also rope drop.

 

[StirlingSilver83]

Epcot is a ton of fun...there is a lot of stuff to do there and my son loves it. Test track is his fav ride (not sure about the height restrictions though). We don't really like animal kingdom. Not too many rides there for the little kids. Hollywood studios is fun too again not a lot of ride options for little kids but they do have a ton of shows that are a lot of fun!

 

[AirGoofy]

I would go with DHS. Star tours is terrific, especially with the different scenes. Would he like the Jedi training? And, they also have TSM & the parade.

 

[browniemtb]

My kids all love Epcot....but you may have to weigh out which park offers more ride for a 5 year old. DHS has some great shows and a few rides. Epcot has some rides then it would be off sightseeing in the Countries. There is also Animal Kingdom which is great for animals but few rides.

 

[staceyrhood]

Epcot for us...it has been my son's favorite park forever, he is now 7. He would actually rather go there than MK.

 

[finny1981]

Epcot for us...it has been my son's favorite park forever, he is now 7. He would actually rather go there than MK.

I have to second the Epcot. My 10 year old DD loves EPCOT, she has loved it since she went the first time when she was 4. We have to do multiple days at EPCOT for her and when we were talking about Disney World her first question was when and how many times can we go to EPCOT.

I like EPCOT too as does the rest of the family, but she is just in love with it!

Also she is very small and just hit 48 inches this month so she has loved it since she was not nearly 44 inches!

 

[puffkin]

I'd say Epcot too. My DS8 loves Epcot and he usually ranks that as his 2nd favorite park, but sometimes it jumps to #1.

FWIW, his least favorite is DHS, even though 3 of his top 4 rides are there.

 

[WantToGoNow]

3 days MK, Epcot, DHS

4 days would be one day in each park.

Honestly my kids like the other parks more than MK.