https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 10:56:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1090462 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:16:23 +0000 littlek 1090462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think around 3 is a good age. But we also live far away, if we lived closer I would definitely take LO earlier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1090434 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:07:24 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1090434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i just went with olive and charlie (olive was 22 months and charlie was 3 1/2). honestly she was less scared of some of the rides than she was! before 2 is great because it's free! at first i wasn't going to take her, but she honestly did great and had a blast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1090233 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:13:30 +0000 shopaholic 1090233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live super close to Disney, so most people I know have gone there at least once before their LOs are 2 (and free). A bunch of moms in my mommy group already have season passes and take their babies as infants! IDK that's ideal, but I know my BFF's daughter really started to enjoy and understand all the characters by 1.5. K is only 6 months but already recognizes the characters she has stuffed animals of! She will crack up and smile if she sees them anywhere. It's crazy how Disney gets them so young! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1090166 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:50:11 +0000 BananaPancakes 1090166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: If you're already going to be in Orlando, I'd take a day to visit. I'm 1.5 hrs away, and most everyone I know around here who has kids (and like Disney themselves) has taken them at least once by the time they were 3.<br /> It seems 2nd birthdays are popular for 1st visits around here. They likely won't remember anything, but that doesn't mean it can't be an awesome day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1090140 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:40:34 +0000 birdofafeather 1090140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we live about an hour from disneyland, so i imagine we'll go sometime between 1-2 (unless we do a trip this fall, but unlikely). if it were a bigger trip, like DW for us, then i would wait until we were done with kiddos and go at age 4/5 for the youngest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089999 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:56:31 +0000 banana 1089999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 3 is a good age for Disney. We took my son when he was 2 and he liked it but not nearly as much as when he was 3! He was ecstatic at 3! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089895 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:22:57 +0000 ElbieKay 1089895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am hoping to avoid having to take my kid to DW. We'll see if I manage to pull that off. If he reeeeeally wants to go at some point, I'd probably try to plan a family trip to Cali and just sacrifice one day for Disney. The thought of spending perfectly good vacation time to hang out at Orlando theme parks makes me cringe. Maybe I will feel differently if my kid was dying to go. Or perhaps I can foist that trip off on his grandparents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089885 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:21:01 +0000 yin 1089885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Disney World is a 14 hour drive away so we will plan accordingly. I think LO can appreciate it now at 2 but would be better off going when he is closer to 5. Then LO2 will be 3, and both can equally enjoy Disney. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089875 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:18:00 +0000 yoursilverlining 1089875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that Disney is magical at any age.</p> <p>We took LO to Disneyland this summer, at 14 months. She won't remember it, but she had so much fun!! Plus, she was free (minus, of course, all the stuff we bought her haha).</p> <p>Her favorite thing was the musical parade - she absolutely loved it. She waved at all the characters and danced along with the music.</p> <p>I'm not sure which rides are only at Disneyland and not Disneyworld - but the rides we went on with her were:</p> <p>The Disney train/monorail around the park - this she loved. She likes trains and dinosaurs, so she enjoyed this.</p> <p>It's a Small World (she LOVED it; again was dancing and waving at the puppets on the ride)</p> <p>The Jungle Cruise (she LOVED it)</p> <p>Haunted Mansion (didn't dislike it, didn't love it)</p> <p>Pirates of the Caribbean (she fell asleep on the ride, and was too young to get the "menacing" nature of the ride anyhow, so she was fine)</p> <p>Winnie the Pooh (she HATED it, cried the entire time, but I don't blame her, it isn't calm classic Pooh, it's neon colored, too bright and too loud for little kids, IMO). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089791 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:48:44 +0000 artsyfartsy 1089791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We plan on taking T for the first time when he is 2 or 3.<br /> We're a Disney family and we are hoping he will be able to get his first haircut at the barber shop! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089751 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:38:18 +0000 wonderstruck 1089751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As many PPs have said, it really depends on the child, and it's tough to predict. My SIL and BIL just got back from a trip with my nephew who is about to turn 3. He's generally a pretty fearless kid, but the indoor dark rides terrified him! Disney does things over the top, and it can be a bit too much for some kids - they went on Peter Pan and he was afraid of falling and of the crocodile (cartoony-looking, but I guess not to him), Finding Nemo has a pretty realistic-looking angler fish that lights up and startles, Little Mermaid had Ursula, etc. I think if I was going to take a younger child maybe I'd show them some youtube videos beforehand or something like that to prepare them.</p> <p>If you're going to be in Orlando anyways I think it would be fun to go for a day, just remember to move along at her pace, which will be a slow one, and take lots of breaks! I worked there for a semester, and you could always tell the difference between the kids of parents who did that, and the ones who felt like they had to do everything and pushed the kids way past their normal limits and schedule.</p> <p>Personally, I'm not planning on taking my kids until the youngest is 5 or 6, because when we go it's a big week-long event, and I just don't want to spend all that money when they won't remember it or be able to ride many things outside of Fantasyland. But I can't wait to take them when they are ready, it's my favorite place and I'm so excited to share it with LO someday! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089700 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:22:14 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1089700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My guess would be 3+. My cousin just moved to Florida and I'm really hoping she'll still be there by the time DD's 3. She has twins about the same age and it would be so fun to see them interact and explore Disneyworld together! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089676 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:13:13 +0000 T-Mom 1089676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the best age is when they are a little older, but there is really something for everyone there. My youngest was 9 months the first time we went to Disneyland, obviously he didn't really get much out of that. But we went again a year later and he really enjoyed places like Toon Town, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089673 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:10:40 +0000 brownie 1089673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been going since he was 6 months old. Disneyland is only 2 hours away so we got passes last year. At around 2 is when he started LOVING it. He knew mickey and Donald and likes rides. He loves the Disney jr show and we make sure to see it everytime we go. I wouldn't go across country just for Disney at this age but if you are there anyway then it makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089657 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:06:15 +0000 Bookish 1089657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Were going before she turns 3 because she's free ;) but in all reality, we're going for us, not necessarily for her. I loove Disney World! </p> <p>I do think when you take then that young that yes, they will have a great time, but they probably won't remember it for long! I agree with @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: that it's magical at any age, but also with @pelikila: that it depends on your kid! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089646 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:04:42 +0000 Chillybear 1089646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was about 4 when we went. I only remember what i've seen in pictures but apparently i loved it at the time. We went back again when i was 13 and my brother was 4. I had a lot of fun watching him get excited on the trip and also riding the bigger rides with my dad. the last time i was there i was senior in HS on my class trip another great experience because i was with most of my graduating class and they really gave us a lot of freedoms as long as we stayed in the park we were assigned for the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089594 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:52:20 +0000 Andrea 1089594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're going to wait until the baby is 2 or 3 so she can get something out of it as well. The kids will be 3 and 5/6. I think that will be fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089590 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:51:06 +0000 LuLu Mom 1089590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I"m thinking we are gonig to wait until they are 3 and 5, it will have to be a big trip for us since it's far away so we want to make the most of it when they are able to really enjoy it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089471 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:25:59 +0000 pelikila 1089471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So much depends on the child. My sister has been taking her kids and I have friends that take their kids with no problem starting at 2. However, I know my kid and my boss' kid would flip out if they went prior to 5 or 6 because the characters scare them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089429 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:13:37 +0000 swurlygurl 1089429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my nephew (to Disneyland) when he was 2, and he really enjoyed it, but already at 3 has forgotten it. It was really tiring for him, so we had to stop for a couple naps, and he was a little scared of some of the characters.<br /> So, no real advice on the best age, but probably older than 2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089426 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:12:45 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1089426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went when I was 13, my brother was 9 and my sister was 5. I think those were good ages! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089423 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:10:15 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1089423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Disney is magical at any age, but to get your money's worth of rides and memories age 4 is the youngest I would take my kid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089402 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:05:44 +0000 Sapphiresun 1089402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went when I was 6 and my sister was almost three. From what I remember and pictures, she seemed to really like it and definitely understood the characters and had favourite rides. We brought an auntie with us so the adults were able to switch off and not have to ride alone on the bigger rides.</p> <p>The second time we went we were 12 and 8.5. That was pretty fun too, although we were kind of past the point that things were "magical" and actually believing things were real but I'm guessing longer than you'd want to wait!</p> <p>My parents just went with extended family whose kids were almost 7 and almost 4. They thought that was pretty perfect.</p> <p>For our own daughter we'll probably do Disney when she's two or three. Her cousin is 4 now, so we'll probably go together with them at 3/7. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089381 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:57:32 +0000 looch 1089381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just returned with our 32 month old. He is super into the characters, but honestly, I still think he was a bit young. And plus, with the stroller and all the walking, it's a lot for the parents as well!</p> <p>The rides can be a little dark, which is dicey if you don't know how your kid will react. The first one we took our son to was the boat ride in the Land at Epcot and he did great, but the 4 year old in front of us tried to jump off, so you never know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089379 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:57:06 +0000 ShootingStar 1089379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to wait until DS is old enough to know who the characters are and enjoy it. I'm guessing around 4+? I went for the first time when I was 7 and my brother was 2 and he slept in the stroller almost the entire time, and was scared of the characters. I can only do Disney so often (too often and I get bored/frustrated with it), so I want to get the most out of when we do go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089371 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:55:19 +0000 autumnlove 1089371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 4 or 5 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089370 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:55:14 +0000 pui 1089370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Disney when I was 7 and my sister was 5. My youngest sister, who was only 1 at the time, feels like she missed out because she doesn't remember anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089368 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:54:22 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1089368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took D around 22 months and she LOVED it! </p> <p>I think 2.5 is a great age as well. There are lots of things they can ride (dumbo, pooh, small world, etc). In fact, there are only about 5-6 rides they can't ride! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089364 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:53:50 +0000 regberadaisy 1089364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For us Disney World is far away so it will be our big vacation of the year. Our plan now is to wait till the second one is between 2 and 3. That way s/he is old enough to enjoy/remember some of it and get in for free! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-feel-is-the-best-age-to-go-to-disney#post-1089358 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:52:37 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1089358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're going to try to take another vacation to visit family in Orlando next year after baby #2 is born. DD will be a little over 2.5 years old. Currently, she's not interested in watching any Disney/Pixar movies... but I was thinking of taking her to Disney while we were there. I wonder if there's much for her enjoy and participate in at that age, or if we should wait until she's a little older? </p> <p>What do you think the best age to take a child to Disney? </p>