Too Young?

[ariel326]

I was 4 on my first trip and I remember parts of it.

Heck I even remember this one place outside of Disney called Circus World. Anyone else remember Circus World?
How about Waltzing Waters - except I think that was in Ft. Myers - I was 4 when we went there. I remember it very well.

I don't remember every detail of the trip but I remember bits and pieces.

Even if I didn't, I know I had a good time when we went, I've seen the pictures.

 

[Buckalew11]

My first trip was when I was 8. I remember a lot about that trip and I fell in love with Disneyworld then. I'm 48 now...
My oldest sister was 16 on that first trip. She does not remember anything. Nothing. ??? How do forget that?! At 16?!

My mom said it was a once in a lifetime trip--we lived in NJ and it was far away, a long drive, and very expensive. This was in 1973. How expensive could the MK have been, lol?!

Anyway, she ate those words...she and I have both returned and returned and returned to WDW.
But, I will say, those words really worried me as a child. I loved Disneyworld and I thought she was telling me that "you can only go once" and our time was over. How sad for me. I actually became depressed about that at 8 yo but I, of course, did not know it was depression--I'd never even heard that word before.

I hope you have a magical time. We took DD when she had just turned 6.

 

[MACfamily4]

We took our "once-in-a-lifetime" trip in 2004. Our kids were 8 and 5., and we had waited until they were that age because we honestly thought we would only do it once. It was perfect. Ten years later we are planning our 7th trip for this summer - the kids will be 18 and 15. Our Disney trips have changed a little as the children have gotten older, but every one has been priceless. You should definitely go!

 

[Sphinx610]

Hi, We're planning a trip to DW in October. Our son will be 9 and daughter will be 5 by then. This is a once in a lifetime trip (i.e. we'll only be able to do this once). Maybe this is a silly question, but are they too young to come, or should we wait? I'm kind of set now on the trip as I've started looking and planning so would be dissapointed to wait, but at the same time, the idea is for them to hvae the best time. I guess my concern is that my daughter won't even remember it. I went to DW when I was 9 and have vague memories (but my memory is bad to begin wtih ). Havnig said that, my daughter is in the princess phase so we don't want to miss that time...and as my son is getting older, it will be harder for him to tolerate the younger type attractions (we'd like to do some family things together but also realize that we will have to split apart for some attractions). Thoughts?

Def don't miss out- go! 5&9 are great ages!

My first trip was 1982. I was 4 and I can still tell you all about it- our character breakfast, our hotel, the pool the strollers, the parades, waiting for certain rides, being scared on haunted mansion, my aunt freaking out on 20k leagues... Lol ... They will remember if you make it memorable. Do special things w them and take tons of pictures! Take advantage of memory maker and make a book when you get home!

My daughter was 2 her first trip. (Now 4 for our next trip!) we are also going in Oct! Maybe we will be the the same time. wear your lime green Mickey!

 

[Charlie_Y]

We did our once-in-a-lifetime trip around 7 years ago to DL, when my youngest was 6, and oldest 8. My youngest didn't remember it. Fortunately, what Mousemommy1 said is true - we just got back from WDW just over a week ago, and my son, now aged 13 (had a birthday while we were at the parks), loved every minute of it!

I'm really hoping DH is open to more once-in-a-lifetime trips, so that noone gets a chance to forget anything!

 

[Fjobe]

Your children are perfect ages to go right now. They will have the time of their lives, and so will you!

As far as remembering, there are no guarantees. I had just turned 6 on my first trip, and I remember a few things, but definitely not a lot. I remember Minnie's house (I was so sad I didn't get to share this with my daughters), the monorail, and the fact that I HAD to have a Japanese Minnie plush.

 

[Zeebs]

While any age is a great age to go as they all get different things out of it. Sometimes "once in a lifetime" means just that especially for those coming from outside of the USA. My only thing would be to make sure the 5 year old is big enough for the rides with height restrictions, with your family of four it would be nice to stay together and ride all the rides.

You know you will hear about it for ever, if the older one got to go on rides the younger didn't especially if you do never get back.

Kirsten

 

[RebeccaB]

We had one of those "Once in a lifetime trips" too....about 8 trips ago

...seriously, dd was 5 and a half her first trip and we had a wonderful trip. I really don't think there is a right or wrong age.

 

[DividedSky]

So what if 5 years old is too young to remember it? That doesn't mean she's too young to enjoy it. Heck, I was almost 21 on my first trip, and I don't remember much about it.

It was one of the criteria items set by the person asking is so what.