orlando for over 60's

[bozzly]

Hi, next year will be our 3rd to orlando/disney. This time my parents are thinking of coming.
They are both 67 years old but very fit.
Just wondering how many of you have gone with 'older' parents, and most of all did they enjoy it.
Thanks

 

[helenk]

My mother is 74, she went to WDW with me twice last year. We went in June and then again in December.
She is in pretty good shape, but has a bad back so she had to avoid Splash Mountain (which she loved back in 1999) Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain etc, but otherwise went on almost everything else.
She liked going in December better than our trip in the summer, it was really too hot and humid for her. We took a lot of breaks, sat in the shade, she took smoke breaks and made sure we all drank plenty of water.
I'm sure your parents will have a great time.

 

[maureen4200040]

I took my mum who was 67 yrs old in 2003 and she really enjoy it. I took her to the smaller attractions, shopping etc. My mum is a insulin diabetic and as long as she ate at her usual times and took a rest in the day she was fine.

She was spoiled rotten by the resturant and hotel staff. It was her birthday while we were out there, and she got free drinks and meals all day. I have to say though that you can put my mum into outer space, and she will still make friends with anyone she met along the way.

Your parents will know their limits, so don't let them over do it. Don't stress yourself out about it, just go with the flow.

 

[paulh]

in laws over 60 and are there for 3 weeks right now and they dident take us not fair
Paulh

 

[wendym]

Mum is 71 and we have been going to WDW, Disneyland California for the last 10 years and Disney Cruise line for the last 4 years. She does all the driving!
Her favourite ride is Tower of Terror.
Wendy

 

[bozzly]

Thanks for your replies. You have all put my mind to rest !!

 

[vernon]

I've been with Parents in law who were in their 60s and they had a great time.

Like people of any age ,some people of that age will readily get involved in thrill rides, waterpark slides and other ultra active stuff, others will prefer the quieter attractions. The %ages of thrill seekers may be a little different but WDW is a playground for all ages and I'm certain they are going to find a lot of things they will enjoy. You ( or they) may have to adjust the pace of the group a little, do a little extra planning and build in a few extra breaks/downtime. It's much better for them to suggest you move on to a vigerous activity than it is for them to feel they need a rest but don't want to ask for one in case they slow you down or are being a hindrance.

You may find they would appreciate some time on their own in Epcot to explore some of the more educational/informative attractions ( presuming you have kids who may have a limited attention span) , other things they may like would be Cirque du Soleil or some/one of the "behind the ears tours" , my out-laws really enjoyed the tour of the land pavilion in Epcot that explained much deeper all the hydroponics,fish farming and research that was going on in that area. There are a number of tours that go on in all the different parks and depending on their interests one or more of these might be something they would REALLY enjoy.

I agree with Helen and Maureen, allow them to set the pace, make sure they get PLENTY of chance to keep hydrated and encourage them to explore some of the parts of WDW that maybe aren't a priority to the rest of your family yet but are going to be particularly suitable/of interest to them.