Disney with a one year old

[Garyjames220]

Hi

So we are planning doing Disney with a one year old

I would like to know do you think there is enough to do for two weeks with a one year old Or will the rides just become to repetitive

Or would you wait till there order

We are coming from the UK and apart from rides in magic kingdom that doesn’t look at awful lot in the other parks

Just need some advice from Mybe people that have been there

 

[stewart715]

So awesome you are doing this trip! There is nothing that ever becomes repetitive for a one year old

Keep in mind, even though you can technically bring your 1 year old onto most rides, you still want to exercise caution. Example: Pirates of the Caribbean has no age/height restriction, but it may scare your child (it also may not).

Also, I would load up on dining reservations wherever you can get them because dealing with a small child and quick service dining is very tough.

While Magic Kingdom is going to be your best bet ride wise, there are plenty of shows and rides at other parks that I would consider looking into.

 

[Garyjames220]

So awesome you are doing this trip! There is nothing that ever becomes repetitive for a one year old

Keep in mind, even though you can technically bring your 1 year old onto most rides, you still want to exercise caution. Example: Pirates of the Caribbean has no age/height restriction, but it may scare your child (it also may not).

Also, I would load up on dining reservations wherever you can get them because dealing with a small child and quick service dining is very tough.

While Magic Kingdom is going to be your best bet ride wise, there are plenty of shows and rides at other parks that I would consider looking into.

And u think there's two weeks worth of stuff to do then

 

[stewart715]

And u think there's two weeks worth of stuff to do then

Are you staying on site?

 

[wendlle]

We typically go for 3-4 weeks. WE're from Australia so need to make it worth our while when we go. TAking kids on long haul flights is no joke so you can't do two flights too soon.

There is SO much to do at WDW. Especially if you are staying on-site. You're only thinking about the parks and you're only thinking about the rides. You're not seeing the big picture which is hard to do until you have been. There are tonnes of activities at the resorts, the parks aren't just about the rides there is a lot to do there without even stepping foot onto a ride all day.
Go, you'll have a blast. We go to all the parks. Last trip our DD was 19 months old and she and us had a ball.
Just remember with a small child you won't get everything done that you may have "planned" so you just have to go with the flow.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

This should help: https://www.disboards.com/threads/two-weeks-with-a-baby.3751287/

 

[Garyjames220]

Are you staying on site?

Yeah probably CBR

 

[stewart715]

Yeah probably CBR

Awesome. There is plenty to do on property for 2 weeks. Pace yourself, savor the moments, take your time and you'll have a blast.

 

[wasnotafan]

DS was just a little older when we first went. Other than a couple of rides like TTA and IASW we didn't put him on any. Mostly spent time splashing in the pool, watching the fountain at Epcot, and parades. They won't remember any of it, but it doesn't mean they won't have fun. If you can afford it and want to go, go.

 

[sponica]

At that age, you don't have to deal with the whining when you're in the world showcase or whatever boring adult thing you're doing...they're little hostages in the stroller. Go, have fun, two weeks is more than enough time.

Now if you think YOU might get bored not riding the big rides, that's a whole different question. Personally I'm fine not going on the rides. For the most part, they'll be there when I go again. I can live with that tradeoff though. If you think YOU might get bored, then I wouldn't do this trip at this time.

 

[stewart715]

They won't remember any of it, but it doesn't mean they won't have fun.

They won't remember it consciously but experiences at these ages still have life long effects and shape their creativity and imaginations. Now, I'm not saying a 2 week trip to Disney World is going to wholly change who they are, but it certainly isn't all lost because they won't specifically remember it

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We took DS11 for his first time when he was about two weeks shy of 13 months. I think a lot of it will depend on if your child is walking by then. DS just started pulling up a few weeks prior so he did not want to sit still a lot. His favorite things to do were toddling along paths and playing in the (now virtually non-existent) playgrounds with our assistance (he loved the Winnie the Pooh playground where 7DMT now resides). I think if you can look at WDW through a different lens than just rides, you can have a great time. Some of our best memories are of DS sitting on a sidewalk with Donald and Goofy during a meet and greet and walking around the F&W festival, snacking, while he napped in his stroller. Strolling around the Boardwalk and in DS were big hits as well. Your child may love the splash areas in EP and MK (or at your resort if you choose one with a splash pad). If you are simply interested in rides, it's still a possibility, of course. You can do non-height restriction rides with your baby and do child-swap for bigger rides (or, perhaps, hire a sitter a night or two and do the bigger rides then).

You've asked this question multiple times on these boards and I believe the last time you asked, you weren't pregnant yet and this will be your first child. I would highly suggest waiting until the baby is born and, perhaps a few months after that, to see if you are even up for a trip like this. Your entire life and life-perspective typically changes when a baby is born and there is virtually no way to explain what that entails. It kind of hits you like a freight train and there is virtually no sleep involved more the first few months (or, in our case, a few years). No harm, surely, in putting down a refundable deposit on a trip, but I don't think you will fully realize how labor intensive an international trip like this will be with a 1-year old in tow.