"Oh he was too young for WDW anyway..."

[Mermaid02]

I'm trying to plan a trip for this coming December to "replace" the trip we were supposed to take the December after 9-11... everytime I talk about it I keep hearing, "It's just as well you didn't go- Jack was too young anyway." Now I have never been to WDW... but in 2001 when we were supposed to go, Jack was 2 months shy of his 5th birthday. Hardly seems "too young" for WDW to me. I have kind of always thought nobody is too young or old for the magic of Disney!! What are your thoughts???

 

[browneyes]

Lorelei, I have the same feeling. I've heard a lot of people say teeny tiny babies are too young to go to WDW. If I had a teeny tiny baby and could go to WDW, I'd love to take one! As far as being too old-you're never too old either! If I was 110 yo, I'd want my great-great grandkids to take me.

My ds was 4 yo when he went to WDW the first time, my dd was 7 yo. I wished I had taken them sooner. They loved it.

 

[CamColt]

Never too young!!! My oldest, who is now 6, started going at 15 months and has been 4 times and on a Disney Cruise. My 3 yo started at 8 months and has been 3 times and on a cruise too. They get something different out of it each time, and always have a blast(well, DS was difficult at 3 1/2, but he still had some fun). Even if they dont remember it, DH & I will, and we have precious video & pictures that will last a lifetime.
I think a trip at any age is well worth it.

 

[aahmom1]

5 is the perfect age to go. He'll be able ride everything except RnR.

 

[shep]

This will be Mandy's 3rd trip this year and she's 5, and she seems to remember everything, will be Cassie's 2nd trip and she's 2...(have to take advantage of free admission)

aahmom1--I hope you're right, but Mandy might be too short to ride splash mountain, space mountain, or big thunder mountain railroad, or even dinosaur.. not sure of height on T of T..

 

[jfulcer]

Abby was 9 months old in December when we went and we had a BLAST. She loved looking at the characters and they loved interacting with her. The princess characters just loved holding her, and Mickey held her once too.

DD Brittany is 5 and has been MANY times in the past few years. 5 is NOT too young - she has had a blast every time we go and looks forward to it every time we plan a trip.

 

[Serena]

My parents seem to think that if you couldn't remember it 10 years later then the trip was wasted. I don't get it, but oh well.

I think they are able to enjoy it regardless of age as well.

 

[grinningghost]

My DD's first trip was at age 4. She loved everything she could get on. The only thing I would do over is take her to the EARLY parade. She was pretty much sleeping on the curb on Main Street during the 11:00 parade.

 

[disneychrista]

I agree they are never too young, but they will have different experineces at different ages, not better or worse just different.

I have beeen taking my kids to Disneyland since they were 3 & 5 and each trip they have enjoyed, they are now 12 and soon to be 10. The 12yo is at the age were she rolls her eyes about going to Disneyland but still wants to go.

 

[4greatboys]

My 2 oldest ds were 7 & 9 on their first trip--wish we would have gone sooner.
My 2 youngest were 2.5 years and 5 months. We plan on going every chance we get with all the kiddo's.

 

[SeaShelley]

Jealous people say the darndest things don't they???

I think you should respond with your comment in your post:

Disney magic knows no age!

 

[melk]

I agree with Camcolt, they are never too young!! And I feel it is just as much, if not more, for the parents memories, not just the child's. Besides, they will enjoy it. That is why you do anything for your child (do you really think they'll remember every trip to the zoo or the children's museum?) You do it because they enjoy it and you make wonderful memories.

 

[Princess_Aurora]

DD was 22 months when we took her the first time and DS was 4 1/2 months when we took him for the first time. I honestly don't think there's such thing as "too young"...well, maybe you don't want to take them right after they're born since you're not suppose to take them out in public for the first six weeks anyway, but after that it's all a good age.

By the way around the age of five is the best time to go anyway because by then he can ride just about every ride and it's so fun to experince those first rides with your child

 

[alabamaalan]

My DD experienced WDW for the first time last Dec soon after she turned 5 and she still talks about it. She absolutely loved it.

However, we chose to leave my youngest daughter who was 2 with other relatives.

I believe she would have enjoyed it in her own way, but I wanted to concentrate on the oldest having the magic to herself without worrying about baby swaps, naps, etc.

Besides, it gives us the excuse to go back in 3 years or so for the youngest to get her turn (Bonus trip for the oldest I suppose - but who said life is fair?)

We have no regrets, though it is admittedly not everyone's choice.

 

[browneyes]

Originally posted by shep
aahmom1--I hope you're right, but Mandy might be too short to ride splash mountain, space mountain, or big thunder mountain railroad, or even dinosaur.. not sure of height on T of T..

40 inches.

 

[disykat]

I agree that kids of all ages enjoy Disney. However, we waited specifically until our kids were old enough to remember. Of course they don't remember every trip we ever took to the zoo - but Disney was a big enough deal that we wanted them to remember. If you live close or travel there often then that isn't as important to you.

 

[GeorgeG]

There is something at WDW for everyone. It's just a different kind of experience with kids, babies, adults, etc..

We had a great time with the grandchildren (they were 6 and 11 at the time) and have a great time when it's just us, or with other adults.

Babies probably don't have a clue what's going on and won't understand or remember much, so going just to "take them" is a lame excuse, but any excuse to go to WDW has at least some merit.

The only problem I see is when the parents keep the kids going hours beyond when they're ready for bed. When that happens, it's not the kids' fault when they get cranky on the bus going back to the resort late at night.

You just have to adjust your vacation to fit the people in your group from babies to toddlers to teens and on up to senior citizens.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

On our first trip my DS was just 2. I don't think he got a lot of out it, although he really enjoyed the MSEP and the lunch with Pooh, etc. at Crystal Palace. Plus he was FREE!!!
We have been 4 times since then and he gets more out of it each time. The last two times he has been tall enough for ToT and Splash Mt. He is still only 42" now, so unless he REALLY gets a growth spurt he will still be off of Space Mt. and R and R this year.
If I had waited until now, DD#1 would have been 11 instead of 8 and a lot surlier about it (those years are coming--the surly years!) As it is, since she has been there enough she is still very excited. And if we do a cruise and don't do the "world" for 2 years this time (from this July to 2005) they'll be even more up for it!
Robin M.