For a 4 year old.

[LaCroix101103]

My wife and I are hoping to take our 4 year old son to WDW next Sept. If any one knows of anything that would make this trip as perfect, and special as possible, that would be great. I mean anything at all, from a different place to eat, or maybe a tip or 2 that not many people now about.

Thank you very much..

 

[tinkandpan]

One of my ds's favorite things to do is go out on the sea raycer's with DH. This year we are planning on taking dd so we might rent a pontoon. We rent them from the contemporary landing. Also- the pirate cruise from Grand Floridian is terrific. 4 might be a little young for going by himself without siblings or friends though. Other than that- follow many of the suggestions from the preschool visiting the world section.

 

[dana1003]

hmm..well any of the character meals are a must. we took out 3 year old twins to the revolving restaurant in epcot(cant remember the name) that was a charachter meal..they loved it.they loved pirates of the caribbean, jungle cruise, anything in fantasyland pretty much,,big highlite was being able to take pics w/mickey inside the judges tent in MK. they are there all day to take pics with. i would definently get a photopass from one of the photographers on main street so that you can all be in the pics..you guys will have fun...just take it easy..dont rush..just soak it in and enjoy!

 

[stacy6552]

Be sure to pick up a "my first Disney trip" button for him to wear from guest services. The Cm's will make a big deal about it.

 

[Tink&Belle's Mom]

My son loved getting his face painted like a tiger at AK (I think they do this other places, too). He was 3 at the time, but is looking forward to having it done again in a few weeks! He spent the rest of the day roaring like a tiger and looking for other tigers!

 

[Perditamarie]

Welcome to the Dis!!! You will pick up a bunch of great tips here! Here are some things my kids love doing at Disney:

* collecting pressed pennies - pay 51 cents for a penny and watch the machine stretch out the penny and squoosh a character into it. It is fun to hunt down the machines (with all different characters), all over the parks, resorts, DTD, restaurants, etc.

* trading pins w/castmembers

* pick out a silly hat or mouse ears and wear it for the trip - if he has a super special favorite character, he may enjoy dressing up as that character

* Lego therapy at the Lego building stations at the Lego store in Downtown Disney - great for mom and dad too!

* collecting autographs and pic w/characters.

* the Kidcot funstops in Epcot - color a mask and then collect a "charm" to hang from the mask from each country and earn a little prize when done. It makes a neat souvenier.

* the foodcourt in the Soaring building (Sunshine Food Market?) offers great food, and some nice variety from nuggets and mac n cheese for kids

* we like to leave little gifts overnight from Tinkerbell -- little goodies like swim goggles, sunglasses, a baseball hat, etc. - something that they could use, that we would have purchased for the trip anyway. It is just much more fun to give it to them this way! Also like to "deliver" invitations to character meals -- I do them on the computer before we leave w/clip art and fun fonts and make them from the characters.

* be prepared for interactive fountains -- either avoid if you don't want the wetness, or embrace them and film the whole thing -- and bring a change of clothes for your son!

* it is a ton of fun to do a taste test of soda at Club Cool in Epcot -- this is the only time my kids ever have soda, so they think they are having a super special treat!

* ask to ride up front on the monorail - make sure to carve time in your schedule for this....sometimes you have to wait for a train or two.

* you can get cool tatoos as well as facepainting

Have a great trip.

 

[LadyBears]

Hi B! Glad to see you guys joined!!



Get yourself a pot of coffee & try these threads. Both are very old, but still active because of the timeless great information in them!


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=311217


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=657318

I will keep you posted as I find/think of more.....


°O° ~L

 

[ChrisAlli]

Nestle Jr. Chef in the Land is a lot of fun for this age. Last time it started at 12:30 and then every hour after that, till 4:30 I think. My kids did it twice last time.

The candy landy in EPCOT is really neat to watch and if you're at the right spot, she may make something for you.