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[Lowen37]

Hi i'm Nicki

ive never posted on this section before but many times on the disneyland paris one. i've visited dlp a few times before with my children and wdw without but would love to take them to wdw, i just wondered peoples opinions on the youngest you would take children to wdw mine are 3 in january and 4 in september,

The only time we've been on a plane was paris so only an hour, so just wondered how others found the long flights and of course how you tackled the massive parks!!

sorry for the rambling and thanks for any replies

x

 

[skelfbsfb]

We returned yesterday from wdw and we had taken our 3 month GD with us. For most of the fligh she slept, same within the parks.

 

[2Tiggies]

What is the youngest age you should take your kids? As soon as you are ready, they are ready. If you take them out, take them on holidays or day trips, care for them at home ..... you've done it all anyway. For some this means 4 weeks, for others they want them to be much older. If it is a family trip there is so much for you to do together. You know that I guess since you have already been, albeit without your children.

I have been flying longhaul with my DD since she was a few months old and almost all those flights have been alone with her. Take lots of things to entertain them and some snacks to keep them busy. The flight itself is entertaining to them too and they do sleep on the plane.

I would suggest a double buggy for the two of them for the parks though. Unless your older child is a great walker it is tiring for them. It is usually cheaper to take your own or buy a cheap one at Walmart and leave it behind (or bring it back if you have space).

Welcome to the UK Trip Planning Board.

 

[torsie24]

Welomce to the uk boards.

You have so many exciting things to plan!

If you kids enjoy DLRP then they are definitely old enough for WDW! And I think with WDW as it's a longer trip you have the chance to slow down a bit, and relax more, so if you're fine in DLRP I can't see any reason why WDW will be a challenge, especially in a cooler month like January - if you had said July then you might have to schedule in breaks form the heat.

Can't wait to hear all about your plans! You've definitely come to the right board to find out all the must do's and hellful tips.

 

[2Tiggies]

Welomce to the uk boards.

Can't wait to hear all about your plans! You've definitely come to the right board to find out all the must do's and hellful tips.

I think Torsie meant to say helpful. We're actually quite nice people.

 

[dixonsontour]

Hello - welcome!

It's quiet on here at the moment as nearly everyone (or so it seems) has just jetted off to sunny Orlando.

I've been to DLRP twice with my DD aged 2.5 and 3.5 and to Wdw with my DD aged 23 month, 3.10 and again booked for when she will be 4.9.

I think your girls are a lovely age. Everything is magical. Most rides have no height restriction then the vast majority with are restriction are 40 inches. My DD was 44 inches last trip so I imagine even your younger one will make the 40 inch height.

If you are thinking of staying onsite both wdw direct and complete orlando have some good offers for 2011 with free dining. The Disney dining plan DDP icludes all the character meals (not like france where you have to buy the dearest premium plan).

We used it to full advantage and my DD loved all the character meals that we would never have paid for out of pocket.

 

[torsie24]

I think Torsie meant to say helpful. We're actually quite nice people.

 

[Pegasus928]

Welcome to UK trip planning.

We first went when our youngest was 6 and she loved every second of it - and I don't think it would have been any different if she had been a year or two younger. Most of the rides that she couldn't go on due to height restrictions would still have been the case if she was 4 - so from that point of view she wouldn't have missed much.
At the end of the day though you know your kids better than anyone, and if you weigh up the cost and feel that they will get enough out of it then go for it

 

[Sapper383]

We took our son on his first trip to Disney World when he was three.....he had such a great time....he just loved all the magic and we have a lovely video of Mickey waving to him as the Magic kingdom was closing for the evening and the audio said goodbye pal, see you real soom.....my boy was jumping up and down waving franticly, it was such a Fab memory for us all

 

[catherine]

We've been flying longhaul since DD was 6 monthd old. We first went to DL in CA, where DD spent most of the time in her stroller, but had a lot of character interaction and really seemed to love it. One of the best trips we had was when our oldest DD was 6 and youngest DD was 3, they had the best time. When they were little we just pushed them around the parks in a stroller and made sure that we took breaks when needed.

 

[buzz242]

We took our boys a month after their 4th and 6th birthdays, although they don't remember much about it our strongest memories as parents are of that trip. It was easier to pop them both in a buggy otherwise we would have missed so much (eldest has mobility problems anyway) they loved every minute and couldn't wait to get to the parks every day. The flight was fine we just took lots of things with us to keep them occupied and they watched the seatback TV's for a lot of the time.

 

[PJB71]

Hi Nicki

My DD's were 3 and 9months when we 1st took them, and we have been going back every year since

IMO I dont think there is a right or wrong age as I think every age gets something out of it

As for thre flight we have never found it a problem. When girls were small we just used to take a bag each of new toys that they hadnt seen before and they would be given them once on board and coming home they slept most of the way as its nighttime.

 

[zippy99]

We are about to do our 3rd Florida trip and ours will be 12 & 10. What is good is each time we have been they have been able to do more and more stuff.

It is different for all people, personally, I would not have gone long haul with the children under the age of 6 - on our first WDW they were 7 & 9 which I felt was just right. Myself and hubby want to be able to be able to enjoy ourselves too and ride the attractions, eat nice meals and not just feel like we are paying a lot of money and not be able to get the full experience (it's our holiday too!)

 

[ClaireW]

We took our first DD at 13 months and we're taking our youngest DD soon at almost the same age. I think any age is great so long as your expectations are matched to their ages. Having been to DLP you're already clued up about what your kids enjoy, what pace to go at, etc so I think with enough planning (and lots of Disboard research ) you can't go wrong!

Also, we took DD to DLP just after her 2nd birthday (and when youngest DD was just 3 months old) and despite our WDW trip a year earlier still had a bit to learn about how much she could actually manage. It taught us a few valuable lessons and, as Torsie said, with a longer WDW trip there's usually much more time for just relaxing by the pool, etc, which will help us combat the heat, humidity and overall excitement

Top tips for a long flight - films, new/unfamiliar toys, maybe some colouring/stickers/etc and snacks! (With just one DD it went quicker than I imagined it might - ask me again in a few weeks when we've tried it with 2 )

 

[Lowen37]

Thank you all so much for your replies, We've decieded to go for 2012 so now just need to deciede which month and start planning!!!

I'm loving this forum already!! so many great tips and great advice!!

Thanks again

Nicki

 

[Pegasus928]

What are you options for the month?

If you post what they are we can maybe help with pro's and cons of each.

 

[2Tiggies]

To get you started, here is a thread you might find helpful. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2495350&highlight=pros+and+cons

Once you start thinking out loud (in font ) everyone would be glad to give their point of view on your personal questions and plans.

 

[yummymummywales]

You will get a lot of people that will say its a waste taking children so young but I soooo don't agree! I took DD1 when she was 18months and even at that age it was evident how much she loved the place. We have been back several times since, our last trip was Oct 09 with DD1 (5) and DD2 (2) and it was great.....we are due back in 11 weeks...can't wait!!

I did dread the plane trip but TBH it generally goes much better than I imagine (maybe it's just that I picture a horror scene when I think about doing it each year ). Like others have said, lots of new books, colours, toys, own snacks etc definitely help.

Welcome to these boards - everyone has helped me so much in my planning over the last year or two, I wouldn't have done half the things we have done