Planning our first Disney trip with an 8 and 3 year old. Might you consider doing a video with tips for disney-ing with littles? Special experiences just for little kids? What to do if one in your party is too short for a ride (can part of your group tap in for a lightning lane while others do something else with the little and then switch?) Advice if you want to leave a park for a mid-afternoon nap and come back (ie: worth the splurge for a monorail hotel for ease of return)? Would really love your advice and thoughts on how to make the most of this experience with a “younger and shorter” family member. Thanks so much!!!
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I love this topic. I’ve got 3 boys now 5, 8, and 11 but we have been going to Disney since my oldest was 4 and been addicted since. Some say don’t take little ones but for us it’s the best time to take them. While yours isn’t free anymore, the 2-4 year old age is the sweet spot for us as far as our favorite memories. We have done some trips where we all take nap breaks after lunch at the hotel. Sometimes we drink around the world while they nap in the stroller. Sometimes we go all day and night and let them fall asleep whenever they feel like it. My advice is to have a plan but be flexible. We rarely do resort pools much but typically plan an off day to do just that if the weather is nice. No matter what you decide you’ll be fine. Every family is different so do what you feel is best for your kids.
My advice:
Rent a jogging stroller (Orlando Strollers is the cheapest I’ve found). Bring a cooler with drinks and snacks for the kids and adults. Bring glowsticks for the kids. Let them eat ice cream or a cinnamon roll for dinner one night if they want. My kids get tired of the same kids menus everywhere so that’s what we let them do at Magic Kingdom. On your off day book a meal at a monorail resort (Ohana, Chef Mickeys, Steakhouse 71). Take a ride around the monorail before or after dinner. In Epcot, sign up for the scavenger hunts to entertain them in the world showcase. Take plenty of pictures and videos. You’ll watch them years later and miss those ages.