"You should cancel, your kids are too young"

[Walt Disney Worlders]

I have heard this many times since I booked our first-ever family vacation for Jan. Our kids will be 2 & 4 when we go for 6 nights, 7 days to WDW. We are staying on the monorail at the Polynesian and plan to just take it easy and do what ever the kids want, no big plans or expectations.

Why do people ("friends & family") feel I want their opinion of what we should do? I NEVER ASKED! I told them about the trip, because we are excited!

I just had my friend tell me this for the second time today, and I am very irritated.

Any advice?

 

[cogero]

ignore them.

I took my dd for the first time at 25 months she can still tell you about that trip.

we went in july my dd is now 6 and my son is 8 months and he had a blast and loved meeting the charachters.

 

[TheRatPack]

I always tell friends and family that we're going for me LOL Even if I didn't have kids I'd go....they get to tag along, no matter how old they are

 

[jennilouwho]

While I don't agree, I can see why some people think a 2 year old is too young. But 4?? That seems like the prime age to take them, while they still do believe in fairies...

 

[frtchr]

Some people just think that parents of young kids should sit around and do nothing until the kids are old enough to "appreciate" an experience. Some people are really, really CHEAP and don't think little kids deserve Disney. Some people are really, really JEALOUS of anyone who can do Disney trips. Take your pick, ignore 'em, and have an AWESOME vacation!!

 

[Natalie_89]

i took my DS at 18months and he had a blast he loved all the characters and shows especially fantasmic hes was completly mesmorised....dnt listen to others...ur boys will have the best time ever xx

 

[Jenvenza]

2 and 4 are too young?? I have never heard that one before!! What would they think of my DD - 13 months and nephew - 8 months - going then?

 

[Luv Bunnies]

They're just jealous!

 

[lilybrooke14]

I can't tell you how many people have said "but she won't remember it" of my DD2. I always respond the same way...."but we will."

 

[Natalie_89]

I can't tell you how many people have said "but she won't remember it" of my DD2. I always respond the same way...."but we will."

thats so true... i will never forget the look on my DS face wen he saw goofy and the gang and watched shows ... its amazing

 

[Boog's Mommy]

I think it is great that you are going to Disney with your young children. I am a new Mommy (my son is 15 months old) and my husband and I go everywhere with our son. We always have ever since 2 days after he was born. We have been to Disney, the ocean, the zoo, the aquarium, cook-outs, restaurants, shopping, etc. Who wants to be stuck in the house all the time? Not us. My son loves the outdoors. He loves going for walks in his stroller and when he wants to get out of the stroller, than I just hold his hand and he walks beside me. He loves exploring his surroundings. When we went to Disney this past January, he loved meeting the characters, getting on the carousel, playing at Pooh's Playful Spot with the water that shoots out of the ground. There are so many colorful sites and sounds to stimulate your children that they will definately love it. Of course, doing Disney with children is a lot different than doing it without. You just prepare yourself to do things at a slower pace and give the kids a break (or nap) when needed. Just don't overdo it. It won't matter if you don't get to go on every ride, etc. The sheer joy of seeing your kids happy will be more than enough magic your heart can handle. Have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[Dicecatt]

My youngest was 17 months her first trip, she is 3 now and remembers playing "eskimo" with Minnie...I think one of the other poster's suggestion, "no, but we will" is a GREAT response!

 

[tlbwriter]

I just had my friend tell me this for the second time today, and I am very irritated.

"Yes, I'm aware of your opinion, and you are aware that I disagree. I'm not going to change your mind and you're not going to change mine. So please drop it."

 

[ktlm]

I'm getting ready to take my 2 year old for her 1st WDW trip, and we get this from certain people, who I won't name. My top 4 answers are:

1. I'll remember it.
2. Great- so she won't remember it. That means I get to take her again and get to watch her see it all for the "first" time again. I can't think of anything much better than getting that twice. (of course, my 2 year old can tell you everything she has done for the past year in detail, so I'm thinking that won't happen, but it still shuts people up).
3. So, just because she's two means she doesn't get to have any fun?
4. She danced for a full hour when I told her, would you like to be the one to tell her she is too young to go?

Anyone else have any good responses?

 

[DreaGirl]

We took DD at 15 months and again at 2. We got the comment or the "look" from most people. You know what? I could care less. We had 2 of the best vacations and DH and I talk about them all the time.

The most common one was "well, if I'm going to spend that much of a vacation, I want them to remember it". Well, you know what, we remember it. And we have pictures.

Most of the time I think they are jealous or just want to be downers.

Enjoy your vacation! You are going to have an awesome time!!!

 

[mistymouse5001]

I have heard this many times since I booked our first-ever family vacation for Jan. Our kids will be 2 & 4 when we go for 6 nights, 7 days to WDW. We are staying on the monorail at the Polynesian and plan to just take it easy and do what ever the kids want, no big plans or expectations.

Why do people ("friends & family") feel I want their opinion of what we should do? I NEVER ASKED! I told them about the trip, because we are excited!

I just had my friend tell me this for the second time today, and I am very irritated.

Any advice?

They will love it. Like all advice you get from other ppl ignore it if it doesn't sound good to you!

 

[MomofKatie]

If all parents waited until their kids were old enough to remember things, they would never take their kids anywhere! But parents take their toddlers to the zoo, the library, the mall, on playdates, and all the other things they probably don't "appreciate" at that age. Why is a vacation (to WDW or anywhere else, for that matter) any different?

I guess there are people out there that just want to be in charge of everyone else...

 

[tlbwriter]

The most common one was "well, if I'm going to spend that much of a vacation, I want them to remember it".

"Yes, that's why I never bother to read to my 2-year-old. They won't remember it."

"I'm not taking her for her. I'm taking her for me."

 

[bookmama]

please ignore them.

they don't know what they're missing. everyone's got an opinion. there's a saying about people and opinions

 

[1hero2princesses]

We are talking on DS almost 5, DD3 and DD 17 months. My inlaws tried to talk us into leaving the youngest home with them. They just didn't understand why we would take her. I was like thank you but no thanks. Why shouldn't she have fun. She loves to do what her brother and sister do. She even likes rides. I went for the first time at 4 when it was first opened. I am 40, and yes I remember parts of it. I remember how I felt when I first walked in there. My dad died two years ago and my mom has altzheimers. I love remembering how much my dad loved that place and loved to take us there. I only have a few pictures but wish I had more. My parents may not be here now to remember it but it is now a chance to start sharing it with my kids. I think 4 and 2 are the prefect age to start going. I have had many people say that you should wait till they are older to go, but truthfully, for many of us, a little of the magic is gone by then, we just all get jaded.