My mom's making me 2nd guess

[la79al]

We have a trip being planned for the month after DD turns 2. Today my mom went on and on about how she thinks DD will be too little to enjoy DW. Now I am second guessing our trip. Here's why we are going when she just turns 2--she is still free, DSD is still 9, the kids are already out of school, we (okay, I) am hoping to start working on baby number 2 as soon as DD turns 2. I went back and forth on waiting til DD is almost 3 but that would be February and involve taking the kids out of school and dealing with their mother and possibly crappy weather. So tell me that we are not crazy for taking DD when she is barely 2. I am not expecting her to remember it, or be able to ride everything, or stay awake and happy all day. I am just hoping to see her get excited when she sees things and rides rides. Tell me some good stories please.

 

[Pumbaa_]

you are not crazy for taking her when she is 2

feel better?

You will get a kick out of her seeing everything through little eyes and the wonder. Plus, free is good and with your plans, this time makes SENSE for YOUR family

go, have a great time!!

 

[my*2*angels]

We took our first dd at 18mo and our second was only 12mo. They both enjoyed it thoroughly! No they won't remember it, but they will enjoy it while you are there! And we have a fantastic video of our dd at 18mo in AK dancing to the drummers! It was so cute that everyone made a big circle around her and the one drummer came over to her and was dancing beside her! She had no idea everyone was watching her and after they ended everyone was clapping for her! It was the cutest thing ever! So even if she does not remember it, you will and you can always show her the video!

Mindy

 

[chipper10]

We just took Ds in September. He was 21 months at the time. He had a great time. We are going back in May. As long as you take breaks, you will be fine.

 

[summermac]

Pa-shaw!

My DD will be 26 months when we go. She might not remember it but I'll take thousands of pics. LOL! Also like you, we have an older child (he's only 5 but still older) and if we wait until the age is right for our youngest, that could be a few more years. *I* can't wait any longer! Hmph.

 

[MnMomW3Boys]

We have been going since our kids were babies, and no they don't remember it but the pictures are fantastic and they have a wonderful time when you are there. Our next trip in May ds #3 will be 2.5 and I can't wait to see his reaction when we get there. My older boys adore WDW and can't wait to show it to there little brother( the last time we were there ds#3 was 5 months old) Have a fabulous time.!

 

[LittleMissMagic]

2 is a great age.... take advantage of the free entry. If you don't go now, it might be a while before you can go, again. She probably won't remember much of it, but you will. And you can take a bunch of cute pictures of her "firsts."

 

[ScrapperBelle]

We took our granddaughter last May (she was 14 mos. old). It's been a long time since we traveled with a baby and it took some adjusting (for us ), but everything was fine.

The main thing is to stay on their schedule as much as possible and be honest with yourself on whether or not they are enjoying themselves.

DGD started out not wanting anything to do with the characters. She wasn't exactly scared, she just didn't want them coming around her. It was actually kind of cute because if she saw them coming, she would just shake her head "no" and wave them away. But, in a couple of days she was touching and hugging them! She did fine with the face characters from the beginning. On our 1st night, we did the Cinderella dinner at the GF and she loved that! She couldn't take her eyes off Cinderella the entire time!

Overall, she enjoyed everything she rode (IASW was a fave) and every show she saw (loved Playhouse Disney and The Lion King).

So, I don't think you're crazy at all. One day they're grown up (our youngest is now 16 and doesn't want to go to WDW with us this year ) and you wish you had those wonderful days back...enjoy them while you can!!!

 

[DisneyKT]

My son went at 21mons and 29mons he had a blast. We didn't force him to do anything by the end of the trips he loved going to see the characters. He loved rides like Small World, Pooh, Peter Pan, etc. Have fun.

 

[set1208]

We're going to Disney with out two little guys because we love Disney so much and would rather have our boys with us than leaving them behind with grandma....I'd miss them too much!!! They are free anyway so if they don't remember, than so what? Plus, we will definately be going again when they CAN remember, so HAVE FUN! My mom is a "Debbie-Downer" and is always giving us the doom-and-gloom scenario. I get a kick out of proving her wrong!

I am so excited to spend a super fun filled week with my family. Even if we have to miss the parks one day, that's fine.

 

[CookingMama]

Unlurking to say I have done WDW 6 months pregnant with 2 young children. I honestly didn't think it was the greatest idea at first, but it made memories that are pretty special to me so I am glad my husband said 'Let's just go.'
Now my kids are all older and we still talk about that trip and all the pottybreaks

 

[LuvBaloo]

There's something so magical about that age . I think that sounds like a great time to go. We went when our second dd was 21months and it was fantastic, she loved the characters, loved the parades and fireworks ,and loved most rides. It was relatively easy to keep her amused while other family members went on the big rides. She would go until she was tired and then crash out in the stroller. It was also great watching her big sister show her her stuff. We did a character meal first thing and found that gave us a chance to see how she was with the characters.

Go and have a great time. Has DSD been before? Will he be happy to show his little sister stuff?

Take lots of pictures, she won't truly remember things, but she'll recognize herself in the pictures and from hearing your memories she'll have some. We have a picture of Winnie the Pooh with DD21months and DD4, and DD21months has it on her dresser and knows that she say Pooh with her sister. Its adorable.

Sorry to be so long

 

[The Disney Bunch]

Don't listen to mom - I did & I regret a few of my choices. Go- enjoy - you will go again & see more but these memories are for YOU & YOU will enjoy seeing her there.

 

[disneymomto5]

Our kids have been going to WDW since each of them was 6 months old. The older kids are a little more jaded now (22, 18, and 15), but the younger ones still love it (8 and 5). My 5 year old is my only girl and everytime she sees the castle she says "look Mommy, there's MY castle", it's great....definately go!

 

[DawnM]

Don't talk to your mom.....

My kids have been going since birth almost, seriously!

Dawn

 

[PollyannaMom]

Definitely go - we took DS at 18 mths., and he had a blast!! He doesn't actually remember it, but we do, and he still loves looking at those pictures (at 8.) Besides, if you wait much longer, the 9yo will outgrow some things.

If your mom needs reassurance, just stress how much money you save by going before two kids turn 3 and 10!

 

[Faldred]

We went when our first son was 13 months old, and he had a great time. Does he remember it? No. But we do, and we have the pictures to back it up -- plus we had a good time as well.

We're going in March, the same boy is now just shy of 4, and his twin siblings just turned two this week. And I'm pretty sure they'll all have a good time, and the eldest might even remember some of this trip, specially if reinforced with pictures.

 

[JESW]

There are times when you should listen to your mother - this is not one of them. Both my kids went when they were just under 2 years old and those were some of our BEST trips! It is so wonderful to see Disney through their young eyes. Both kids LOVED Pooh at that age and it still tears me up to think of how they reacted when they saw him for the first time. I swear I thought they were going to knock him over they were hugging him so hard.

I do suggest that if your little one hasn't had much exposure to the Disney characters, then play some of the videos before you go so they look familiar. All those singalong ones are great for that.

Go and have fun!!!!

Jill

 

[Kit'smommy]

Take her and have fun. She will remember for a little while and even when she forgets, you will still have some great pictures and memories for yourself.

 

[jm106]

I have quite a few ppl ask me why I am taking young kids (1 and 3) because they wont remeber it anyway- I guess with that logic we can skip christmas, birthday and pretty much anything fun for about 5 years!
I think its still great to have a family vacation and they do enjoy it, time together and new experiences. Plus I know my neices and nephew love to see pics of the fun they had when small.
I have taken older ds to other parks(Hershey, other local places) when 1,2 and nearly 3 years old and he loved it. He still talks about rides at hershey from summer, and asks about the "grownup" ride he could not do. Besides, you will have fun too, so its for all of you to enjoy.