2 1/2 Too Young for Disney World?

We went to Disney World when my son was 2 1/2, for 3 days & 2 nights. He loved it! He enjoyed it a lot. There was a few times where he'd act up, or be sad about something, and we'd be like "Robert! You're in Dinsney World!!! Stop, throwing fits!" =) But it was a great family vacation. My son is now 4 1/2 years old and still talks about Disney World. He had a rather tramatic experience while at the waterpark. We were in the wave pool, and we didn't know the wave pool actually makes waves that are 7+ feet. His dad was holding him and they both went under. Anyways... he was okay, but I don't think he'll ever forget that, and meeting Mickey Mouse... He really enjoyed that too. Well, I say go for it! You'll all have a great time.

Hi M.,
Life's too short...........take her and have a good time!

J. N

thats a toughie. i personally wouldnt just because she is so young and im sure that she would have fun, but she most likely wont remember it. but i guess that would be to your discretion. the first time that i went to disney worl i was 8 and i barely remember that. my brohter was 5 and he doesnt remember going there. so, if it was me, i would wait a few more years.

the ticket prices go up after age 9.

hi i brought my daughter for her 2nd birthday. i dont think that she will remember it, but we took many pictures. we had breakfast and lunches schedualed with the cast members that she was excited about. that way we didnt have to stand in long lines waiting for them and you got to take pictures with them then. a two year old does not want to stay in one place for that long. it was great to stay an the property because anywhere you wanted to go you just hopped on to one of the busses and they dropped you off closer than the parking lot. we stayed at animal kingdom and it was nice! we also got the meal tickets included. it was easier than paying cash for everything. although we ran out of snacks on the card before anything else it is still worth it. we only had to buy a few extra snacks and drinks. dinners were not cheep if you had to pay for them. it looked like some of the cheaper hotels on the property were pretty cool too. there is quite a bit to see at animal kingdom. i wish we skipped epcot and mgm studios. she loved magic kingdom and we ran out of time for all of animal kingdom. we went off the property to sea world but it wasnt as good as i remember it from 10 years ago. dowtown disney was cool...we went to the cirque du soleil and brought my daughter. she was delighted by all the lights and colors. ohh the only thing that was hard was with only two adults and one child going if you wanted to go onto the bigger rides like space mountain or rock and roll rollercoaster you got to go on them alone while the other two did something else. we usually waited until she fell asleep in the stroller so i didnt miss any time with her. we got all our things booked through AAA. i would love to bring her again. but all things included we spent about $4000. maybe next year.

Wow, you know at first, looking at the subject title, my first thought was, No, hold off a couple of years. But if your little Princess is really into it, I'd say take her, She'll be in toddler heaven! Take lots of pictures and make her her own book. Disney does have nice payment plans. Good luck!

I am taking my Claire who's 2 in March. I am not sure what she will get out of the experience. My oldest was 5 when we took her. My main concern is the plane ride.
Disney has some rides on which you can take an toddler and on some rides there is a place which you can switch places with your hubby so you can both experience the ride. www.disney.com has been a lifesaver. You can check out the rides and plan your trip. We are staying at the Pop Century this time. We stayed at the All Star Music last time. We are also making sure to get the dining package because we spent so much on food last time. I am even considering the in room babysitter so my hubby and I can enjoy a romantic dinner.
There is a group on myspace called Disney Moms where you can also ask other moms about Disney. Have a wonderful time!!

Personally? I don't think so. Our son is 3, my dad lives in Orlando, we're taking him for his SECOND trip to the Magic Kingdom in March. :) He's a big Pirates of the Carribbean fan. The first time he went, I think he was about 18 months & he still had fun. There were rides he could go on and everything. He got a bit tired during the day, but had a wonderful time. He still remembers going to Mickey's house.

Have a wonderful trip!
J.
Mom to Chase (3)

I say if you can do it and want to, go for it! Start planning the trip now and maybe it could be a 3rd birthday present! How cool would that be for her? Fun Fun!!!

We first took our son to Disney World in May, and he was 15 months old. My inlaws have a time share at Disney, so we are lucky to be able to go often and have a free place to stay. I was very surprised at how much we were able to do with our son, and how much fun he had when we were there. We are going again in a week, and our son is talking about going to see Mickey, and going to Disney. He might not remember this exact trip, but we will certainly remember his excitement and will have many pictures to show him when he gets older. Also, there is no charge to get him into the parks until he's three years old.

Staying on Disney property is great and I believe adds to the whole experience. The rooms are more expensive, but there are extra perks. I believe they still are offering the Disney Magic package, where you get free airport transportation, free luggage pickup from airport to hotel and back, and free transportation within Disney property. An added plus for us was that we were able to feed our son off of our plates (he wasn't a big eater at 15 months, and this saved us a lot of money). We've been to Disney several times prior to having our son, but this last trip was by far our favorite. Don't let her age hold you back. The only other advice is to remember to work around her schedule. We took breaks during the hottest part of the day for his naptime. Staying on Disney property makes that very convenient, and buses are always running. Hope this helps.

I don't think she's to young but she may not remember it being so young. If you could hold off a year or two or make a trip now and another in a few years that would probaly work out.

I have flown with my daughter to Florida every January when she was 5 mos. 1yr. 2yr. 3 yr. skipped 4yrs. and now at 5 years. and we just got back. It was like she went for the first time in her life and it was all new experiances for her the airplane the weather the ocean she didn't remember a thing. So you may want to keep that mind. I'm lucky enough to have taken alot of pictures and video's and I'm sure she'll remember going at 5 hopefully.

I don't think she is too young..she would have a blast!! A couple tips/suggestions...stay in a Disney World Hotel..it isn't that much more but they have shuttle busses that will take you to the parks and back to your hotel. Also, you can get into certain parks an hour early if you are staying in one of their hotels. Also, character meals are totally worth it!! The characters walk around from table to table while you eat. About rides..if you are going with another adult..I know there is an exact name to it but basically if your child is too short for a ride but you still want to go on, one adult stands in line while the other adult stands at the end of the line. Then you swap places without having to stand in line again.

I would do a search for Disney World tricks and tips..I am sure thee are lots more out there!!

For what it's worth, I have no memory of my three year old trip to Disneyland, though my mom said that I liked it. I remember everything from my six year old trip to Disneyworld. I guess it comes down to this, are you caring more about whether see enjoys it now, or do you want it to be a memory. Or do finances allow you to take a trip now and another in a few years? HAve fun, whatever you decide!
S.

I would say go for it. She may not remember it, but right now she will have a blast. More importantly, you will want to take a trip that you will all enjoy! Have fun...
C.

Hi M.,

My son Lucas who is now 4 has gone twice, once when he was 16 months old and then when he was about 3 years old.. He remembers the trip when he was almost 3. Natalee my 2 year old will not remember but we have pictures to remind her.. ITS SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!! Go it will be a great time.

I would wait a few more years. She will obviously enjoy it now, but she wont remember much and she wont be able to do most of the rides and stuff since she is still too little. I took my kids when they were 5 and 8 and they enjoyed it a lot more. They were able to do so much more of the stuff that they wouldnt have been able to at a younger age. Maybe you can take her to a disney live show in the cities here or start a dream trip book for her. She can cut out pictures and paste them in a book of all the characters and things she wants to do when she is old enough to go. Tell her when she is 4 or 5 you will go see them. She is not going to grow out of princesses by then. Good luck.. (Mom of a princess too)