Just stoppin' in to say "Hi!"

[TallandGoofy]

Former Cast Member (1990 - 1997) getting jonesed up for a possible WDW vacation in October. Discovered this site and was very excited. Seems like a lot of friendly people and great info.

So...all the time I worked at WDW I swore I would not take my kids there until they were at least 4 or so. (due to observations I made of families with small children plus the fact that if I'm gonna spend at least a couple grand, I want the kid to REMEMBER IT!) Well, guess what? My son is turning two next month and we want to go on a vacation since we haven't really been able to go anywhere for the past couple of years.

DW is dying to go to Orlando again--she had never been to WDW or Orlando until she met me. We have been twice now--once to WDW and once to go to Discovery Cove/Sea World/Universal/IOA.

I believe I have convinced myself to go ahead and go--yes, even with a two-year old who's favorite phrase is "no, da da. no no no".

Any words of advice for travelling (within WDW) with said two-year old are greatly appreciated. I am a pro at working the parks when it's my wife and I but have never gone with kids.

Thanks!

 

[txaggiemomof3]

Hi and welcome!

I don't have much advice as we're also going on our first WDW trip with children, including a newly turned 3 yr. old. Should be a totally different experience than when we went as newlyweds 11 years ago! I can't wait though!

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the advice you get. Good luck with your trip!

 

[TallandGoofy]

Thanks!

I just found some good info in this post Which Rides or Parks will my 2-year Old DD love?

Might be helpful to you as well.

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

I went to WDW twice with a 2 year old. Now they are eight and five. My suggestions would be to go early and take afternoon breaks for naps or a swim in the pool. That way you can head back in the late afternoon and everyone is well rested and ready for more. Have fun.

 

[KayleeUK]

Hi and Welcome to the DIS

 

[TallandGoofy]

I went to WDW twice with a 2 year old. Now they are eight and five. My suggestions would be to go early and take afternoon breaks for naps or a swim in the pool. That way you can head back in the late afternoon and everyone is well rested and ready for more. Have fun.

That's what we are thinking. The good thing is, we've both been now so we don't feel like we HAVE to do everything. We think if we go at a nice, easy-going pace and make sure he gets enough rest, we should be ok.

 

[swtnikki]

Welcome to DIS! Hope you have a wonderful time here!

 

[sunshine state]

Welcome to DIS..

 

[mimif1]

Welcome to the boards! We went when my daughter was 2. As long as you know that your plans might be changed at the drop of a hat, you will have a great time. The look on my little girls face made it all worth while. We also did the nap and swim each afternoon at the hotel for a break. We didn't get to see it all, but it was like being there for the first time all over again. Have fun!

 

[Abba98]

Glad you're here,have fun planning for your fall trip!