Nervous DW traveling with 2 yr old twins

[DS55]

We have planned a trip to WDW for August but my DW is re-considering because she is nervous about how difficult things will be with the twins and her. She also feels that they are too young to appreciate going to WDW. We would be staying offsite so it is a little more difficult to just pick up and leave to go back for naps.

Any thoughts or opinions on this?

 

[momsoftwins]

well i am traveling alone with my 3yr old twins...when is she planning on goin? maybe her and i can walk the parks together

 

[momsoftwins]

well i see in august..read it to fast..i am goin in april

 

[bbmommy]

We have planned a trip to WDW for August but my DW is re-considering because she is nervous about how difficult things will be with the twins and her. She also feels that they are too young to appreciate going to WDW. We would be staying offsite so it is a little more difficult to just pick up and leave to go back for naps.

Any thoughts or opinions on this?

The magic of seeing it through their eyes! GO! Enjoy that they are free! We are taking DD 4 and DS 2, we cannot wait, booked lots of character meals because we do not have to pay for DS at the buffett! We took DD at 19 months, and there are things she remembers!
We are also staying offsite, but do plan on returning during the day for naps. We are going in June.

 

[DS55]

I think my DW is thinking that it will be much more work for her and she won't enjoy it nor will the twins remember anything.

 

[bbmommy]

Will she be by herself or will you be at the parks with her? We take our kids everywhere they are 2 years 9 months apart, so a bit different, but so worth it!

 

[DS55]

It will be myself, DW, 13 yr DS, 10 yr old DS, and twin 2 yr old DD's. I have already discussed with the older ones that we will have to go slower because of the twins.

 

[bbmommy]

I would try to avoid the peak season and heat with the age differences of the kids. I am a teacher and fully support pulling kids out of school to go! If you could go during a low attendance time that would be best. My sister went this past year Dec. 9-16 and crowds were low. Max. wait time for ride was 30 min. If you can do that with your schedule I would recommend changing the dates.

 

[mericletwins]

I think my DW is thinking that it will be much more work for her and she won't enjoy it nor will the twins remember anything.

My twins remember things from when they were two and went to Disney. Everything is very real to them. They also love looking at pics from when they were little and the characters they stood with or other things of interest.

I would just go slowly and try to stick to a normal schedule like bedtimes, naps, meal times.

 

[stitchsfourkids]

My twins were 2 1/2 when we took them for the first time. We had very low expectations because of their ages, ans well as we also had a 4 year old, and me being 6 months pregnant. It was AWESOME! I think that it helped staying off site and going in Jan. when it was cooler. Don't expect too much and you may be pleasantly surprized.

 

[java]

Well if it helps here tell her to think that she is handling them at home- right? so at Disney is just a new location- same handling. Sounds like you have more than enough "adult" eyes going to keep an eye on them. And is she completly tied to a nap back at the room? My guys didn't sleep at all in the parks they were so excited- then just crashed early in the evening- and slept in their strollers- happy as could be. And when we got home= right back to the old schedule. Have fun! And maybe let her know that YOU are there to help too. Perhaps give her a night at the parks with the older 2 while you stay with the twins offsite?

 

[suzdisneyfan]

We took our twins when they were 23 months old. We also took our 17 and 7 year old daughters. That trip was not for the twins, we knew they would not appreciate it. It was for the girls, and we did not want them to have to wait to go because of the twins. The twins did not like the characters until the very last day, they were afraid of the dark rides, and the fireworks were too loud for them, but they still managed to have a good time. They just liked being outside in the stroller all day-keeping them in the shade was proably the hardest part. We were there in May, so it was fairly hot. I think taking them to Disney at that age was probably easier then taking them to the mall or someone else's un-childproofed house. Twins get so much attention just because they are twins, which can cause some resentment from the older kids, I would not want to add to that by cancelling a Disney trip because of the twins.

 

[PrincessasMommy]

We went the first time (almost 2 yrs ago) with daughters aged 9, 2 and 8 months and it was amazing! So amazing in fact that our next trip is in my countdown and our kids will be 12, 4, just turned 3 and a newborn! But I don't think WDW is an effort at all! I would much rather be there with them enjoying the rides than at home!

We don't take mid-day breaks, they nap where they pass out and we start the parks when they open. It's all about attitude, really.

If she really thinks it's too much work (and I have many Mommy friends that agree with her) then it's better to put it off a year or two than have a miserable wife! A happy wife is a happy life!

Btw, I would NOT go in August though - way too hot!!

Good Luck!

 

[northriver]

I agree with a previous poster that the trip is really for the older kids, but taking the little ones shouldn't be too much more work than being home. My kids are 13 and 21 months and I want to take the oldest since it will be his last "kid trip". They get much older and they don't appreciate the magic the same way, kwim? I do think that my toddler will fully enjoy herself and absolutely hold those memories to cherish. This trip we are taking grandparents too so we have more than enough eyes and hands to keep a toddler safe and happy.

I too sometimes feel like vacations are not worth the work - because it is so much work getting ready to go, then all the getting settled back into life afterwords. Often, moms, especially SAHM's, take on most of those responsibilites. Make sure your wife knows you will be doing much of that work - maybe she wouldn't be so stressed. And make sure she has enough "me time" in her everyday life too!

 

[seven dwarfs]

We took our twins to Disney the first time when they were two. What a blast. It was one of the best trips ever. They loved every minute of it. I would like to warn you, that trip started 'Disneyitis'. They ask to go back all the time. And of course we take them since we have Disneyitis too!

 

[girlegirl7101]

Dont worry you guys will have a blast!! My husband and i went in feb with our 3 kids. LET ME tell you i have a 3, 1 (almost 2 yr) and 6 month old. We did stay on site yet we never came back to our room for naps, thay napped in the stroller. And we had a blast!! 3 yr talks about it all the time and 2 yr old talks about mickey all the time so let me tell you they will love it. And you have older ones too so they can help. ALSO THEY HAVE BABY SWAP. You go first with the 2 older then u get a babyswap for your wife and then she can go and ur kids get to go again with her. ITS FUN!!