Attractions suitable for toddlers?

[Pluginbaby]

Hello all,

So, me and my partner were actually booked for WDW (for our first trip!) for this October. To cut a long story short, that was cancelled in November as we found out the very welcome news that we were expecting (due very shortly now!). We had always dreamed of going to WDW and were finally in a position to go for it, but made a pact that we would book to go again when we felt it might be appropriate.

Well, we have been thinking of possibly (possibly) rebooking for October 2019 when the option to do so comes up, but I am just curious of whether a 2 and a half year old would be able to do many attractions at the parks? Has anyone had experience of this and what was your holiday like overall?

Thankyou

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Hello all,

So, me and my partner were actually booked for WDW (for our first trip!) for this October. To cut a long story short, that was cancelled in November as we found out the very welcome news that we were expecting (due very shortly now!). We had always dreamed of going to WDW and were finally in a position to go for it, but made a pact that we would book to go again when we felt it might be appropriate.

Well, we have been thinking of possibly (possibly) rebooking for October 2019 when the option to do so comes up, but I am just curious of whether a 2 and a half year old would be able to do many attractions at the parks? Has anyone had experience of this and what was your holiday like overall?

Thankyou

Toddlers can do anything that doesn't have a height restriction, and there are only a few rides in each park with height restrictions. So there will be tons of rides and shows your little one can do.

 

[Spork24]

We started taking my son at 18 months and had no problem finding enough attractions to fill our week. In my opinion 2 is the perfect age to start taking them. (We took my daughter at 11 months and she had fun too).

Congrats on the expected arrival!

 

[MickeyWaffles]

We took our DD for her first birthday and she didn't even do every ride she could do. There's a ton especially not to mention character meets, shows, parade etc. DD is 2.5 now and we are bringing her with our DS for his first trip when he is 14 months in a couple months.

Congratulations!

 

[Ambehnke]

We started taking our kids at 18 months and they love it! I would say if it's a once in a lifetime trip, wait til they can remember it but if you know you'll be going again it 2 is a great age to go!

 

[tinkerbella16]

There is so much for toddlers to do. We took my niece last year at 19 months old and she did everything without a height requirement. There is a lot more to do than people think. It was one of the best trips we ever had. This year she'll be 2 1/2 when we go and we are so excited that she'll be able to go on Barnstormer this trip. The Disney Junior stuff at DHS is great as well for little ones.

 

[Delirium]

It will be a different type of trip with a child that age, but that makes it even more special. Your child's face 15 minutes after you go through the gates at MK will let you know you made the right decision.

 

[JZCubed]

Hello all,

So, me and my partner were actually booked for WDW (for our first trip!) for this October. To cut a long story short, that was cancelled in November as we found out the very welcome news that we were expecting (due very shortly now!). We had always dreamed of going to WDW and were finally in a position to go for it, but made a pact that we would book to go again when we felt it might be appropriate.

Well, we have been thinking of possibly (possibly) rebooking for October 2019 when the option to do so comes up, but I am just curious of whether a 2 and a half year old would be able to do many attractions at the parks? Has anyone had experience of this and what was your holiday like overall?

Thankyou

Congratulations!

I'm going to suggest you look at a Guide Book first and then come back with some questions.

But short answer is - there is plenty to do with a toddler. Because the bus is a ride. Waiting on line is a ride. Etc.

The two things I took away from the Guide Books when our child was very young was:
1.) 4-hours is the window of opportunity before child need a change in stimuli.
2.) "Hotel swimming pool," is the most common response for favorite part of Disney vacation.

And one thing I learned with a toddler - they have the ability to ruin every single sit-down meal you plan (and my child was/is reasonably well behaved).

 

[Glam]

We took my son at 21 months and he loved it! There was a ton for him to do and he loved meeting the characters. He loved the people mover and every other ride he rode. Even with 8 days there are things we didn't get to did with him. He still asks me to look at his pics and talks about when Goofy tickled him and how he touched Mickey's nose and blew a kiss to Minnie. We're taking him again at not quite 3 and I can't wait.

You should totally do it!

*one thing about our toddler, we never managed to stay in the parks long enough for fireworks, and i doubt we will this year either. He gets up early and can't hang that late, so i would say adjust your expectations of each day based on your child.

 

[Glam]

Congratulations!

I'm going to suggest you look at a Guide Book first and then come back with some questions.

But short answer is - there is plenty to do with a toddler. Because the bus is a ride. Waiting on line is a ride. Etc.

The two things I took away from the Guide Books when our child was very young was:
1.) 4-hours is the window of opportunity before child need a change in stimuli.
2.) "Hotel swimming pool," is the most common response for favorite part of Disney vacation.

And one thing I learned with a toddler - they have the ability to ruin every single sit-down meal you plan (and my child was/is reasonably well behaved).

I agree. The monorail was one of his favorite rides and 4 hrs is probably about the max in - park time before we needed to head to somewhere else or decompress. Also, the pool and any water fountains to play in will be the star.

Also agree that table service meals, while needed, can be challenging and stressful.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

A baby/toddler can go on anything that does not have a height requirement that they do not meet.
So basically they can go on the majority of attractions.

 

[caliope]

We've taken DS at age 16mos, not quite 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, and coming up at 5 years old. Each trip has been different but great in its own way. When he was a toddler, DS just loved being in the parks, seeing the people, and checking everything out. We rode maybe 4 things that first trip (tea cups, Dumbo, Winnie the Pooh, IASW). His interest in rides has grown as he's gotten older and now he does everything that has a height requirement less than 45". As a PP stated, if you know you'll go several times, start taking them young. It amazing to watch it change as they grow. But if it's a once in a lifetime trip, wait until little one will remember it.

 

[KrazeeK120]

We took our son in May at 18 months and had a very full week! I was a little worried about how he would do, but my fears were completely unfounded. I've never seen him more happy in his little life than when we were at Disney. He absolutely loved all of the rides and characters! I actually already booked another trip for the week before his 3rd birthday in October 2018!

Also, is there any particular reason you cancelled your upcoming trip? I said we took our son on his first visit in May, but the truth is, he also visited in utero as well. I had a fantastic time at Disney while I was pregnant. Perhaps I was transmitting happy Disney vibes to him during that trip!