Two weeks with a baby

[Garyjames220]

Hey

We are from the uk and planning a two week stay with a one year old

Firstly are we crazy lol ?

So we would go in Oct / nov/December time probably

Only thing putting me off the parks is

- is there enough to do for 14 days with a baby

- also wondering, will It be a bit sad going past some of our favourite rides and not been able to go on them TOGETHER

Or would u not bother


If we don’t do parks probably change to a cruise but it’s working out the same price nearly for only one week

Look forward to any advice given

 

[Remy is Up]

I cant speak from experience because we never went with a child under the age of 3. I see them around the parks a lot though and it doesnt seem to damper the trip for those who plan it out by having adequate breaks, understanding what is viable to do and what isnt. I think its a very personal decision based upon how you feel about it and if you will get what you want out of a trip.

 

[sponica]

Honestly I'd be more inclined to do 2 weeks with a year old. You get to ease into it the time change, you're not pressed for time like I am with a 4 to 5 day trip.

I can't tell how you'll react about not being able to ride the big rides together, it wouldn't have phased me though.

 

[Klayfish]

Hey

We are from the uk and planning a two week stay with a one year old

Firstly are we crazy lol ?

So we would go in Oct / nov/December time probably

Only thing putting me off the parks is

- is there enough to do for 14 days with a baby

- also wondering, will It be a bit sad going past some of our favourite rides and not been able to go on them TOGETHER

Or would u not bother


If we don’t do parks probably change to a cruise but it’s working out the same price nearly for only one week

Look forward to any advice given

We did a 10 or 12 (I forget now) day trip with our kids when our oldest was 4 and our twins were 11 months old. Don't get me wrong, it was fun, it really was. But would I do it again? Probably not. It was fabulous to see the wonder in their eyes as they looked at all the sights and heard all the sounds. There are plenty of attractions you can bring them on...though over two weeks you will repeat things, which is fine IMO. However, it's a lot of work...diapers, feeding, etc...for something they really don't understand. And yes, for me it was very sad passing attractions I wanted to do together, but couldn't. Rider swap has little interest to me, as I don't want to ride alone. Again, not saying I didn't enjoy spending time with the kids in WDW, I truly did. It was fun. But in hindsight, IMO it wasn't worth it.

 

[LSUmiss]

Hey

We are from the uk and planning a two week stay with a one year old

Firstly are we crazy lol ?

So we would go in Oct / nov/December time probably

Only thing putting me off the parks is

- is there enough to do for 14 days with a baby

- also wondering, will It be a bit sad going past some of our favourite rides and not been able to go on them TOGETHER

Or would u not bother


If we don’t do parks probably change to a cruise but it’s working out the same price nearly for only one week

Look forward to any advice given

We went when DS was 7 mos old & will go back when he is 14 month old. We enjoyed it more than any other trip. It was Thanksgiving week so it was crowded, but it didn’t matter to us. We went for 9 days. We took our time & kept his schedule so the longer trip worked best for us. We did have family with us so we did take turns riding some things that DS couldn’t go on. But, we would have been ok if we couldn’t have b/c it was so much fun going on the rides that we could do with him.

 

[Garyjames220]

We did a 10 or 12 (I forget now) day trip with our kids when our oldest was 4 and our twins were 11 months old. Don't get me wrong, it was fun, it really was. But would I do it again? Probably not. It was fabulous to see the wonder in their eyes as they looked at all the sights and heard all the sounds. There are plenty of attractions you can bring them on...though over two weeks you will repeat things, which is fine IMO. However, it's a lot of work...diapers, feeding, etc...for something they really don't understand. And yes, for me it was very sad passing attractions I wanted to do together, but couldn't. Rider swap has little interest to me, as I don't want to ride alone. Again, not saying I didn't enjoy spending time with the kids in WDW, I truly did. It was fun. But in hindsight, IMO it wasn't worth it.

Hmmm well that’s a bit of putting. But thanks for been honest

 

[Pmlocke]

You are not crazy. Let the child dictate your stay. If the child is hungry, sit down and have somehting to eat. If tired, head back to the hotel and rest by the pool. The child will not throw a tantrum because the lines are too long and you have decided not to wait in them. We went down with our 11 month old granddaughter back in 2009 and she was no trouble. Her 4 year old sister and 5 year old brother were a handful but she was a treasure. Oh yeah, before I forget, kids in strollers like to hold onto thier feet and pull their legs up. Put the sunscreen on the back of their legs as well.

 

[katyjeka]

We've traveled with our four kids since birth. They travel well and we've made some great memories. A two week trip to WDW with a one year old can be a lot of fun as long as you adjust your expectations. My dh and I had no problem walking past our favorite rides as we were busy enjoying experiences with the little one that we would have normally missed. Children allow you to slow down and soak up more of the atmosphere. I know that a one year old will not remember the trip BUT I did not take the trip for my one year old. Kids are with you for such a short time that I want to make as many memories with them as possible. So I'm selfish and have made my kids travel from day one. I don't regret one second of any of our trips!! I say go and experience the magic through your little ones eyes. You'll have to change diapers and do feedings at home regardless. Traveling with your children while they are young will only make them better travelers as they age. For reference our trips are always 10 days or longer which just allows for slower paced travel which is great for kids.

 

[Garyjames220]

Is there baby sitting normally good and easy to get

Anyone used this service before

 

[westie55]

Is there baby sitting normally good and easy to get

Anyone used this service before

Kids Nite Out provides in room babysitting services. I would recommend you do this and give yourself a night out to dinner and a late night in the parks doing the rides you want to ride together. I have taken my 2 children about twice a year since they were born. My oldest is almost 4 and his younger brother is almost 2. I would have thought that I would hate rider swap and that it might be depressing to ride alone, but I never found it that way. I enjoy being on the attraction. Those attractions tend to be faster paced anyway, so it wasn't like I was sitting there thinking about how lonely I was. Both my husband and my sister felt the same way. None of us minded riding alone. We just enjoyed the magic of the attraction. I have never been on a two week trip, but I agree that having the luxury of taking things slow with a baby is nice. You can't stay in the parks till midnight every day with a little one like you can when before having kids, so you accomplish things at a slower rate. The baby will also take naps in the stroller and you don't want to feel rushed to take LO out because you have to get on the next ride. I have loved every trip I took babies and toddlers. Naturally there are challenges, but the challenges are no greater than the challenges you face caring for the baby every other day. Better to be in Disney! For shows, take seats on the end of the row so you get up and move around if your LO gets restless sitting.

 

[Chickinvic]

I'm in the minority here, but I honestly wouldn't even consider taking a kid that young to Disney. Especially since you are coming all that way. It isn't like you are local. I would save Disney trips for when they are old enough to appreciate it (and won't ruin your trip too).

 

[rwdavis2]

I'm in the minority here, but I honestly wouldn't even consider taking a kid that young to Disney. Especially since you are coming all that way. It isn't like you are local. I would save Disney trips for when they are old enough to appreciate it (and won't ruin your trip too).

I tend to agree with this. We never took our kids until they were 4 and 7 when they possibly had a chance to remember the trip. A child that young really limits what you can do together. IMHO, to really get your money's worth out of 14 days you'll have to do some things separately or do child swap.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

I would not take a toddler to Disney. Too much work, they get nothing out of it and....oh I just can't keep a straight face here. Take the tot and have a great two weeks!

 

[jo-jo]

I'm in the minority here, but I honestly wouldn't even consider taking a kid that young to Disney. Especially since you are coming all that way. It isn't like you are local. I would save Disney trips for when they are old enough to appreciate it (and won't ruin your trip too).

But the child would have to be at least 4 before they can get on any bigger rides and by then there might be another child or family finances might be different.

I think if you go with the idea of going on big rides one at a time, or using babysitting (I have no experience with this service), the trip is a great idea.

 

[chicagoshannon]

We always took the grandparents with us when the kids were that age. It was nice to be able to ride together still and the grandparents loved playing with the kids (we did baby swap so the grands got to ride too )

That being said I"m not sure I would travel from over seas with a child that young. The time change will be really hard on the baby.

 

[Garyjames220]

Hmmmm there really is a mixed lot of reviews

Really not sure now what to go with

 

[Tallis]

I'd do the parks for two weeks with a baby in a minute. The youngest any of our kids were there was 3 months and he was super easy at that age. There are so many rides that a baby can go on, I don't feel like we missed out on much. We didn't do rider switch, don't even remember if that had it back in those days, but would do it in a heartbeat now. All the kids grown and get in the single rider lines, for rides that have one. Don't care who I ride with, not like I'm talking to my husband during the ride anyway.
We've taken all the grandchildren as toddlers and getting ready for a week in December with the youngest, who will be 13 months old at that time.

 

[Tallis]

Hmmmm there really is a mixed lot of reviews

Really not sure now what to go with

Go with your gut. Only you know how you would feel about it. Cruise would be easier, but I wouldn't be willing to cut my vacation in half for it.

 

[Garyjames220]

I'd do the parks for two weeks with a baby in a minute. The youngest any of our kids were there was 3 months and he was super easy at that age. There are so many rides that a baby can go on, I don't feel like we missed out on much. We didn't do rider switch, don't even remember if that had it back in those days, but would do it in a heartbeat now. All the kids grown and get in the single rider lines, for rides that have one. Don't care who I ride with, not like I'm talking to my husband during the ride anyway.
We've taken all the grandchildren as toddlers and getting ready for a week in December with the youngest, who will be 13 months old at that time.

A guess two weeks gives you time to relax to, explore resorts, shows, Disney springs, nice dinning experiences, boardwalk or even some days at a water park to make it more relaxing to

 

[katyjeka]

We(dh and myself)decided long ago to travel and show our children as much of the world as possible. Traveling with kids is not always easy but you can have a bad day at home as well. Kids grow up so fast and will not be with you forever. We are trying to make as many memories as possible before the sad day that they are gone. I don't care if they remember the trip as that is not why we take them. We go with them to make memories that my dh and I will have forever. Florida is a great place for a family vacation and I can't think of many places that are as welcoming to little ones than Disney.