"You should cancel, your kids are too young"

[thegrimdwarf]

My boys will be 2 and 4 when we go.

I've only gotten that idiotic comment twice, and both times I've responded with a sing-songy "somebody's jealous!". Since the look on both faces told me and everyone in the room that I was right, I'm pretty sure I won't hear the comment again out of either of them. But if I do, you can bet they'll get "ooooh....still jealous?"

 

[JimR24]

Like everyone else said - ignore them. Some people just do not "get" Disney. We have been taking our kids since they were a yr old. My son, now 2 1/2 can't see any large ball without saying "EPCOT!!!!". So much for them not remembering...

 

[mejkjj97]

i have also gotten that comment and it is no one's business. Most people who make that comments are people who have never been or had bad experiences.
We are taking my DD (3) for the her second trip. We take our time and just enjoy the trip for what it is. We are never in a rush and take our time and judge our day by how she is feeling.
I have friends who are always in a mad rush trying to do everything everytime even through they have gone every other year. They never seem to enjoy it because they are always rushing and never taking time to slow down and enjoy the moment and have decided to stop going for a few years.
I told her to slow down and take it easy and they would enjoy it more. Plus going every couple of years; there is no need to cram everything into 4 days. Disney is not closing their doors tomorrow.
It is these type of people who tell me I am crazy for going with a 2 year old.

 

[peytonsmomie]

Any advice?

Well, My response would be, "Don't worry, children remember the really great things that happen to them when they're young. Gee, I guess it's no surprise you have no memories from childhood."

Honestly, your kids are SO not too young. My very first memory in life is from when I was just a shade younger than 3, of sitting on the curb with my hands protectively cupped over my 'roos, convinced (thanks daddy!) that the light bugs in the electrical parade were gonna nibble my toes!

Coincidentally, it's one of my dad's favorite moments in life too, and this coming Spring, we'll all be going down there so he can give those same magical memories to my kids (who will be 6 and 8).

Negative people are generally using their ugly insinuations to mask their own jealousies.

 

[mom~of~2]

That's just silly. It really isn't anyone's place to tell you how to spend time with your family.

I never went to WDW as a child - so, I had no idea what it was all about. DH had to go to Orlando for a conference so we decided to go as a family and check out WDW for a weekend. We could have turned it into a longer vacation but didn't because we figured our kids (20 mos. and 3 yrs at the time) would be too young. Well, turns out we had an awesome time and completely regretted not staying longer.

So... we're going back 7 months later. Our kids will be 4 and 2 (we're staying at the Poly for 6 nights too! ) DH & I can't wait... our kids are also so excited to go back. For me, it's really not important that they "remember" (although I think they will because we take TONS of pictures and we love looking at the family albums together)... what's most important is that we're spending quality time as a family, building great memories, and that the kids are having an absolute blast while we're doing those things.

Don't let sour attitudes ruin your day. You'll have a great time.

 

[cajunpeach]

My dd was mesmorized when she was 2 (and 3 and 5...) I see new borns at the park, why not a princess believing 2 year old??? I have photos of DD at the age of 2 with each princess. She wasn't smiling in any of the pictures b/c she was too busy talking to them about their fairytale lives. It's too precious and I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.

 

[Paull117]

It took me awhile to understand why people say kids are too young, but then it occurred to me that most people only take 1 family trip to WDW. Disboard people are in the minority that go more than once in a life.

Paul

 

[Kathi OD]

Personally, I would never take my children that young........BUT then your children are not my children, and you are not me, and so I would never tell you what you should do unless you asked for my opinion.

Just because something wouldn't work for me, doesn't mean you can't make it work for you! Go and have a good time....although understand I'll probably be trying to figure out how.

 

[HGD24]

We're taking our DD in Oct - she'll be just about 9 months old then. People have said everything from "You're brave" to "Isn't she a little young?" "Yes and Yes" is what I always say. This trip is for us and my in-laws. We are all very excited to see Disney through our childs' (and grandchilds') eyes, but we're going to do the things we want to do as adults too.

 

[kimgof]

Go..enjoy.
Both you kids will have a blast.
Our first trip my kids were 9,4 and 18 months.
They all had a blast. We did the MNSSHP and all the parks. We were there for 8 nights and drove from NJ! Everyone thought we were nuts. My kids still talk about that trip. My two oldest tell their sister (who was 18 months old) all about it. She, of course, doesn't remember it but loves to look at pictures and listen about the rides we went on and stuff. This year we are returning and when I asked if they wanted to do the MNSSHP again, my DS(who had just turned 4 our first trip) said , "Yeah! that was a blast!" They remember having fun with their parents and siblings. Keep it simple , take breaks when you need it, and don't expect to do and see everything and you will have a great time. Hope your vacation is filled with wonderful and lasting memories.

 

[mncherokee]

You can tell they haven't been to WDW!

After we went this summer, we want to go every few years so our dd2 can experience it at different ages. I kind of wish I had brought my other kids sooner! I know now .

 

[PrincessMama605]

Just ignore them, they're probably jealous!

My dd (3) started asking me if we could go to "the big castle so all her dreams can come true" right before her 2nd b-day. (I totally blame that on Disney's tv commercials!) Anyway, I almost took her to WDW last Xmas and everyone (including her dad) talked me out of it, saying that she was too young to appreciate it. You have no idea how much I regret not going.

 

[Disneymooner07]

Those folks just don't know what they're missing!! My parents took me for the first time when I was 4 years old and I still have very very vivid memories of that trip 27 years later!! In fact, I was actually just reminiscing with my mother about the trip last week - she was telling me what a fun trip it was for her to see me and my sister soooo excited and how she'll never forget those memories, and I was telling her about how that trip to WDW really stands out among my childhood memories. It was a reminder that those trips are really truly worth it!!

I have to say, the sense of wonderment and awe from that first WDW trip has never left me and I think it's actually an amazing gift to your children to let them feel that! I credit that first trip to WDW with instilling in me a great imagination - that's the perfect age for stories about fairies and princesses! So go and enjoy and just feel bad for the people that are missing out on some absolutely priceless and precious memories!!

 

[proteus]

I waited until DD was 5, thought that she would have more memories that way. I would never tell anyone that their kids are too young, if a family wants to bring a 1 year old that is their perogative, who am I to rain on the parade? I don't like value resorts but many people here seem to love them, more power to them!

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[FJJM0621]

Keep in mind some people don't have the LOVE of Disney we all do...

All "they" think about is the heat, humidity and crowds & lines, how much $$ it is... blah, blah, blah... How negative & BORING!!!

I thank my family for raising me with Disney love & want to share that with my kids for years to come...

My DD went for the first time at 18 mths & LOVED it & to see that twinkle in her eyes...priceless.

NOW we get to see it AGAIN at 4 yrs and my DS at 2yrs. I CAN'T WAIT!!

 

[bzzymom]

They are the right ages to go. Don't second guess yourself. DS was 2 on his first trip and I truly believe that it is the best time to go. DD was younger the first time she went, but our last trip, she was 2.5 and she really had a blast.

 

[perkinsrose]

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...

I agree...age four is magical. Everyage can appreciate WDW sometimes in different ways.

OP: January is a good time to go and take it easy with the low crowds and cool temps. Have a great time----(like you couldn't??!!!)

 

[brockash]

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?

Wow, I'm kinda shocked about that. I personally think that's more of the "perfect" age. We took my son when he was 3, and he LOVED it, and still believed in all the "magic." We went last year to DL and he was 5, and of course we had a blast, but it still wasn't the same. He was much more in it only for the rides, and wasn't nearly as in awe of it all We're going in a month and he'll be 6, and I know again we'll have a wonderful time, but I was just thinking the other day about how happy I was that we didn't wait "until he was older." My dd was 5 months her first time, and will be 17 months when we go this year. Yes, I know she won't remember it, but that's what camera's and video camera's are for, and I know she'll love a lot of it. I know you guys will have a great time, and just ignore anyone that tells you different.

 

[pinkerbell]

I hope u can view the photos in the link to fun for little ones below.. my children were 20 months (almost 2) and 3 (turned 4 just after we got home). No-one cannot tell me they are not having a great time. I believe this joy will lead to a better understanding of happiness, fun and joy later in life. My kids r both very tiny and had a great time, even at the waterparks as the phots show! Take them and have a BLAST!!!

 

[pigletto]

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?

I haven't read any of the responses but I will offer advice that is very very important for me to try and remember.
Some people in your life will always be on the look out for something to pick apart, judge you for, whisper about and gossip about.
Sometimes they may be partially correct.. often times it is to make themselves feel superior to compensate for whatever insecurity or pettiness that they have.
I have over the course of my life driven myself half crazy trying to please these kinds of people and it simply can not be done.
Maybe you'll go.. your children will be rotten , you'll spend your whole time hot and tired and cranky and regret everything about it.
Probably not.. but it could happen.
However.. any true friend or caring family member will wish you a good trip and hope you have a good time.
The people sitting around waiting for you to fail have their own issues that just aren't worth the angst.
Go.. have fun.. and ignore them.
It's all you can do.