Going next week, LLMP necessary?

[kimba]

I am traveling to MK next week (mid-March) with a 2 year old and making the trip all about her. We plan to arrive for early entry. I am having trouble deciding if LL is worth it. We won't be hitting any of the very popular rides for most people but do want to hit all the fun in Fantasyland like Peter Pan, Little Mermaid, Pooh. Thoughts from the experts on MK since I have never experienced LL and my experience with a young one is over 20 years old. Thanks

 

[BlueGreen5]

I am traveling to MK next week (mid-March) with a 2 year old and making the trip all about her. We plan to arrive for early entry. I am having trouble deciding if LL is worth it. We won't be hitting any of the very popular rides for most people but do want to hit all the fun in Fantasyland like Peter Pan, Little Mermaid, Pooh. Thoughts from the experts on MK since I have never experienced LL and my experience with a young one is over 20 years old. Thanks

I don’t believe you’ll need to buy one for her, if that helps your decision. So, it’s kind of like a BOGO. With a child that age, maximizing your limited time in the park is critical because two year olds turn back into pumpkins quickly. Plus you may run into some early spring break crowds. I would spend the money, personally. The downside of buying it and not needing it is far better than the downside of not buying it and needing it.

 

[wendlle]

I wouldn't buy it.
Having been multiple times with small kids, schedules go out the window. You just need to "wing it" with little ones and being on time schedules is just going to be a headache - it would be for me anyway.
I prefer to slow down and we had the best trips ever when they were under 4, not doing anything in particular - just enjoying the park and soaking up our kids awe in everything.

 

[CaroM8]

There’s so many “little rides” with low wait times you can do with a two year old that I don’t think you’ll need it.
- Dumbo
- the splash pad near dumbo
- the train that goes around MK
- Little Mermaid
- Echanted Tales with Belle (highly recommend, it’s so cute)
- Pooh
- the carousel
- Philarmagic (a nice sit down AC break)
- Small world
- Peter Pan (the wait can be long here though)
- Country Bear show
- Magic carpets
- Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (my kid adored this one)

I’m sure there is more but as you can see, lots to fill your day with, and not very much wait time for these ones.
Have fun

 

[Minnie1222]

Did you want/need FastPass in the past?

If yes, then you will like LLMP a lot more.

 

[tofubeast]

Next week and pretty much from there through Easter will be very busy. A lot of the local schools are all off next week on top of out-of-area schools having their spring breaks. If your child is up early and you are staying at a Disney resort eligible for early entry, I would get to the parks a half hour before early entry. Aim for Peter Pan first, and then Pooh. From there, you can enjoy the morning with not too bad of a wait. You can then enjoy the character meets and soak up the atmosphere! I don't think LL is necessary if the above works for you.

 

[brockash]

Next week and pretty much from there through Easter will be very busy. A lot of the local schools are all off next week on top of out-of-area schools having their spring breaks. If your child is up early and you are staying at a Disney resort eligible for early entry, I would get to the parks a half hour before early entry. Aim for Peter Pan first, and then Pooh. From there, you can enjoy the morning with not too bad of a wait. You can then enjoy the character meets and soak up the atmosphere! I don't think LL is necessary if the above works for you.

I agree with this. I will say I noticed the 2 lower tiers of APs are blocked next week. so maybe next week won't be as bad as the following few weeks. Either way, if you ca RD Ppan and then Pooh; I definitely don't think LL is needed if you're not doing Space, Tiana etc.

 

[DavidNYC]

It's never "necessary" - as long as you're OK with 30-60 minutes in line for what you want to do for each ride you'll be fine. Some will be shorter at times but generally expect 30-60 per ride. If you think after 2-3 rides that wait time will start to annoy you - get the LL.

 

[Dave006]

I am having trouble deciding if LL is worth it. We won't be hitting any of the very popular rides for most people but do want to hit all the fun in Fantasyland like Peter Pan, Little Mermaid, Pooh.

How many guests are in your travel party? You might want to consider a LLMP for MK. Peter Pan tends to really backup and normally has a 50 - 75 minute Standby queue.

Little Mermaid and Pooh not so much first thing in the morning but by 10 AM they can backup. You should be able use your LLMP all day for attractions that your daughter can enjoy.

Next week starts the ramp up for Spring Break weeks and then the Easter crush.

Dave

 

[Nimbus]

If it were me, I would just get it. Little ones can be difficult to entertain when waiting in line for long periods of time. If I was waiting in line with a disregulated toddler and someone said I can make this tantrum go away for $25, I'd pay it!

 

[kylenne]

I wouldn’t bother with it personally in your circumstances. Even with spring break crowds beginning to ramp up, if you’re doing Early Entry you simply won’t need it. At EE 99% of the rope drop crowd is headed to Tron (to wait lol) or Mine Train. Very few people by comparison are going anywhere else in Fantasyland. If you head to Pan first you can knock out pretty much everything else as walk ons. And as pp have said none of the other small kid friendly attractions see high waits. Save your money, imo.

 

[DL1WDW2]

BUY it as soon as you are eligible…
Celebration schools are OFF today Friday thru Monday May 24 with added Teacher workday/ student holiday
I just went to Epcot on the good to go days no pass needed on Disney calendar this past Sunday Tuesday & Wednesday expecting low crowds…
It was very very crowded !

Expect really cool mornings and evenings with hot sunny afternoons.
Can you fast pass the character meets?
I discovered Moana in Epcot and Figment , would definitely stand in that line next time and Lilo in HS.
And it is fun to see and stand in line for some of the Topiaries for Disney photos especially Figment at EPCOT .
Also some of the topiaries might do things if you have the Magic Band plus…
Look for the emblem to wave your band and it will activate.

Also would consider the adorable Spring Minnie Character Dine at Hollywood Studios …I just watched video blog of SuperEnthused ( adorable content creator that reminds me of Tinkerbell). She went for Spring first day dine with Minnie and the characters all meet and dance around . And dressed for Spring !Plus you receive a gift post card with their pictures and autographs! )
I think I just talked myself into going for Easter or Mothers Day Haha

 

[tofubeast]

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Can you fast pass the character meets?

While character meets were a part of Genie+, they are not currently included in lightning lanes.

 

[Pinnochio]

If it were me, I would just get it. Little ones can be difficult to entertain when waiting in line for long periods of time. If I was waiting in line with a disregulated toddler and someone said I can make this tantrum go away for $25, I'd pay it!

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