Attractions "Best" for a 21/2 year old?

[minnieluvzmickey]

I took my 2 1/2 year old in January and he loved it! His favorites were:

1. Pooh
2. Small World
3. Peter Pan
4. the train
5. goofy's barnstormer (he is brave)
6. dumbo

He really loved the characters. He would go up to them and hug them and would not let go. The character would start tapping him on the shoulder like HEY wake up kid....it was very funny.

We are going back in june with his 3 older brothers.....they still don't know we went without them....

 

[don8life]

You got some good advice already. I will add:

MK
Jungle cruise
Steam boat
COUNTRY BEAR JAMBOREE
Tomorrowland Transit
Tea Cups

 

[oogieboogie]

MK:
Winnie the Pooh
Peter Pan
It's a Small World
Indy Speedway
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
Enchanted Tiki Room
Toontown Toddler Playarea
Dumbo

EPCOT:
Kidcot stations
The Living Seas
Innoventions fountains

MGM:
Playhouse Disney
Stars and Motorcars Parade
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Muppetvision 3D
Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground

AK:
Dino Boneyard
Kilimanjaro Safari
Pangani Forest Trail

Resorts:
Beaches at Poly, BC, GF, WL, FW
Playgrounds

DTD:
Once Upon a Toy - Create your own Mr. Potato Head design on the computer
LEGO
Carousel
Little Train ride they have there
Water fountains

 

[mygirlzmom]

Need some Advice. Our family - Myself, DH, DD(8yrs old) and DD (2ys old) will be vacationing in May at WDW. What are some of the best attractions for 21/2 year old? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[mygirlzmom]

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS! I WILL JOT THEM DOWN.

 

[MickeyHereWeCome!]

My dd LOVES The Magic Carpets and Buzz Lightyear!!

 

[alloyd1170]

And dont forget the carousel! My 2 yr old did not like the 3d movies or anything dark after the movies (and is now afraid of the dark and loud noises). Same for the Haunted Mansion. We didnt attempt Snow White after all that. One thing that I found that helped-my son wouldnt approach Santa this past Christmas so I was worried he wouldnt go near the characters, and I was right (I had to go up to many of them along with him). However, he was at ease with the original characters and I think what helped was watching the planning dvd and the Sing Along Beach Party video (Toys r Us has it). He walked right up to Mickey at MGM! The other thing-dont miss Chef Mickeys at CR. It was a hit for my son. We did save it until check out day so that he had time to get used to the characters in the parks.

alison

 

[BrittnTylersMom]

Noted! This helps us too. I've been wondering what rides/attractions my almost 3 yo. son would be able to go on.

Thanks!

 

[DisneyMomx7]

In no particular order.

1. Buzz Lightyear
2. Pooh
3. Small World
4. Dumbo
5. Pirates of the Carribean
6. Jungle Cruise
7. Goofy Rollercoaster
8. Country Bear Jamboree
9. Peter Pan
10.Cinderella's Carousel.

Actually mine even liked Haunted Mansions.

ALso, in MGM he loved Muppets, Little Mermaid and especially the
Playhouse Disney show.

Just make sure to go back to the hotel in the afternoon for swim/nap breaks. It makes the whole trip much more enjoyable. If at all possible stay at one of the monorail resorts. You won't regret it.