Other than MK...what park for our 10 month old?

[C-CMom]

Developmentally, a 10-month-old is unlikely to care. Babies like lots of things. I vote go wherever you will be happiest.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Its been awhile since I brought a little one to Disney World and now I'm planning my own little one's first trip when she will be about 10 1/2 months old. We are only doing 2 park days (Florida residents, just a short trip to get away for some Disney magic).

We are obviously doing MK but what should our second park be? I know she is still young but in your opinion, what do you think is a better choice?

Grandma and DH are leaning towards DS, but I'm an Epcot girl. Really not interested in AK yet with her.

Thank you!

Honestly, I think all of the parks have something for that age. I'm not sure why you aren't interested in AK with her. It was one of our favorite parks with dd at 8 months and 15 months. The animals, the shows, kilimanjaro safaris..all were a big hit! At Epcot there's the entire seas pavilion, living with the land, all of the shows throughout the countries in world showcase, plus characters. DHS has lots of shows that would be good too (though I do think DHS has the least for this age).

 

[Angel Ariel]

however a 10 month old is really kinda young for any theme parks anywhere!

Not for disney there's all kinds of great experiences for that age at disney.

 

[Wonders10]

Honestly, I think all of the parks have something for that age. I'm not sure why you aren't interested in AK with her. It was one of our favorite parks with dd at 8 months and 15 months. The animals, the shows, kilimanjaro safaris..all were a big hit! At Epcot there's the entire seas pavilion, living with the land, all of the shows throughout the countries in world showcase, plus characters. DHS has lots of shows that would be good too (though I do think DHS has the least for this age).

I think because I'm not a fan of it myself lol. Just being honest. I don't love it, just make a trip every few visits. So until she's older and really understands animals, I'm skipping it lol.

I understand she's not going to really "get it" but I guess I'm just wondering if there were areas of certain parks where they seemed a little more engaged with their surroundings? Like, your little one wouldn't stop babbling at Epcot but fell asleep during every show at DS, etc. They are little but they have some interests they prefer over others.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I understand she's not going to really "get it" but I guess I'm just wondering if there were areas of certain parks where they seemed a little more engaged with their surroundings? Like, your little one wouldn't stop babbling at Epcot but fell asleep during every show at DS, etc. They are little but they have some interests they prefer over others.

All the places in listed were things dd seemed to really enjoy. The only thing she didn't really like was the movie type shows (specifically turtle talk with crush - I had to leave with her while my nephew's and family stayed - and Muppet vision 3d where DH had to walk her across the empty back row to keep her calm). I think that had more to do with the darkness and loudness than anything else.

She loved the rides we were able to do with her, the live performance shows, the character meets...there's so many colors, sights and sounds at wdw! She may not "understand" it, but they are all still great experiences for her developmentally.

 

[C-CMom]

They are little but they have some interests they prefer over others.

Agree, and this is exactly why I personally think that the park YOU like best will please her, too. At that young age, parental interest and excitement would likely spur better engagement. She will also probably like whatever allows her to stick fairly well to a sleep/nap and eating schedule. A rested, fed baby will happy parents/family is likely to have a good time.

Beyond happiness, I'd go with wherever you favorite "classic" photo ops are.

Have a good time!

 

[Mainemama]

Epcot, for sure! DHS is trickier to tour, due to relying heavily on set times of attractions. You are going to want flexibility of timing for diapering, feeding, napping. We have found DHS friendlier for older kids, and I never felt I was missing out on attractions there. FWIW all 3 of my kids love Epcot the best. My youngest has been going since she was a baby. GG would be her favorite restaurant, LWL, Nemo, fountains, Figment. So much to peak a baby's interest. And so much more to entertain parents!

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Not for disney there's all kinds of great experiences for that age at disney.

Well to each their own, i totally disagree, 10 months is just to young.

AKK

 

[Angel Ariel]

Well to each their own, i totally disagree, 10 months is just to young.

AKK

I'm happy to agree to disagree, I just don't understand..what exactly is that too young for?

Eta: I would also clarify that I wouldn't take a 10 month old on a oncertain in a lifetime trip, or even a trip specifically *for* the 10 month old. But at 10 months the child goes where I go, and if that's Disney then that's Disney it's no more inappropriate for her to be there than anywhere else in public with me at that age.

 

[Aliceacc]

Your 10 month old is going to enjoy the colors and the sights and smells and sounds in any park you choose.

Choose the one that works best for the adults.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

I'm happy to agree to disagree, I just don't understand..what exactly is that too young for?

Eta: I would also clarify that I wouldn't take a 10 month old on a oncertain in a lifetime trip, or even a trip specifically *for* the 10 month old. But at 10 months the child goes where I go, and if that's Disney then that's Disney it's no more inappropriate for her to be there than anywhere else in public with me at that age.

Well Arial it would not be any fun around here if we always agreed.

Sure they can see colors and lights , same as any place.......like any mall. Sure they could a very few rides,which may, just as likely to scare them as entertain. I also feel that young a baby could much more easily be injured or hurt. Thinking about the massive number of strollers and scooters. I one saw a young girl of about 10 or so, make a hard turn and fell over a baby. Luckily is was one of the larger strong stroller, not the folding umbrella types, which would have likely collapsed.


I never brought my kids until they were 3 or 4. Yes I know they could also be injured, but hopefully they were big enough the withstand someone falling on them in the stroller.

Just my opinion.


AKK

 

[Angel Ariel]

Well Arial it would not be any fun around here if we always agreed.

Very true

Sure they can see colors and lights , same as any place.......like any mall. Sure they could a very few rides,which may, just as likely to scare them as entertain.

That, IMO, is very dependent on the individual child. We took our DD on quite a lot of rides at 8 months and 15 months. They can ride anything that doesn't have a height requirement. The only things we went on that she didn't enjoy were Turtle Talk with Crush (I left the theatre with her while DH and my family stayed for the show) and Muppet Vision 3D (where DH walked with her across the back and she was then fine). Everything else was easy peasy. And my goodness, she absolutely loved it's a small world. Her face was so smiley throughout that ride. I will truly never forget the wonder and smile on her face (and I am not a small world fan in general). And her first meeting with Mickey? So priceless. Her nursery is decorated in Mickey, and she recognized him, her face lit up and she grabbed his nose. It was one of those heart melting moments

I also feel that young a baby could much more easily be injured or hurt. Thinking about the massive number of strollers and scooters. I one saw a young girl of about 10 or so, make a hard turn and fell over a baby. Luckily is was one of the larger strong stroller, not the folding umbrella types, which would have likely collapsed.

We wore our DD in a baby carrier for quite a lot of the trip. Our stroller was also one of the bigger strollers you mention But stroller danger like that is a risk at any stroller age, even age 3 or 4. My daughter's 3 (almost 4) right now, and barely weighs 30 lbs...she's certainly not big enough to withstand someone falling on her. But again, those concerns about strollers are a concern at any crowded place with strollers. There's an outlet mall here that's absolutely packed on weekends with strollers...it's almost *more* of a danger there than at WDW because there's so many people crowded into the hallways and not enough space to move side to side. Think crowded like shoulder to shoulder like Disney can be on holidays crowded.


I certainly respect your opinion, and I do see your concerns as valid, I just don't see them as much different than anywhere else in public that's even remotely crowded. There are ways to do what you can to account for those risks and minimize them as much as possible. The only way to completely avoid those risks is to just stay home and never go out in public at all for at least the first year, if not 2..and, well, that wasn't an option for us

 

[Karl66]

Definitely AK! Kids love seeing animals. It could be a great learning experience.

 

[Canuck16]

I was going to say AK too. It has lots to see for smaller kids.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Very true


That, IMO, is very dependent on the individual child. We took our DD on quite a lot of rides at 8 months and 15 months. They can ride anything that doesn't have a height requirement. The only things we went on that she didn't enjoy were Turtle Talk with Crush (I left the theatre with her while DH and my family stayed for the show) and Muppet Vision 3D (where DH walked with her across the back and she was then fine). Everything else was easy peasy. And my goodness, she absolutely loved it's a small world. Her face was so smiley throughout that ride. I will truly never forget the wonder and smile on her face (and I am not a small world fan in general). And her first meeting with Mickey? So priceless. Her nursery is decorated in Mickey, and she recognized him, her face lit up and she grabbed his nose. It was one of those heart melting moments



We wore our DD in a baby carrier for quite a lot of the trip. Our stroller was also one of the bigger strollers you mention But stroller danger like that is a risk at any stroller age, even age 3 or 4. My daughter's 3 (almost 4) right now, and barely weighs 30 lbs...she's certainly not big enough to withstand someone falling on her. But again, those concerns about strollers are a concern at any crowded place with strollers. There's an outlet mall here that's absolutely packed on weekends with strollers...it's almost *more* of a danger there than at WDW because there's so many people crowded into the hallways and not enough space to move side to side. Think crowded like shoulder to shoulder like Disney can be on holidays crowded.


I certainly respect your opinion, and I do see your concerns as valid, I just don't see them as much different than anywhere else in public that's even remotely crowded. There are ways to do what you can to account for those risks and minimize them as much as possible. The only way to completely avoid those risks is to just stay home and never go out in public at all for at least the first year, if not 2..and, well, that wasn't an option for us

Points well take.. Maybe its just being older. I see so many near incidents at WDW (especially with the heavy crowds now, more then when my kids were little) and other places, I am more worried then I was when younger.

AKK

 

[linzbear]

Epcot. Boat ride in Mexico is small world lite is great, Nemo ride is a hit, Figment is a hit (especially the imagination stuff after), Living with the land is a nice boat ride, and potentially the Frozen ride.

10m olds will not stay still for shows, not even the Disney Jr one, TSMM is way beyond their comprehension and they won't keep the glasses on so everything will be blurry, and the great movie ride is boring compared to the Epcot rides.