DisneyDillyDally
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- Dec 31, 2018
Honestly I've been to WDW 7 times, and I find MK overwhelming,
Lol yes - I was there in December with my husband and the crowds on Main Street in the evening were insane
Honestly I've been to WDW 7 times, and I find MK overwhelming,
We went when my daughter was that age, and her favorites were seven dwarfs mine train, splash mountain, and the tomorrowland speedway, but she also loved several rides I never really think about (astro orbiter, carousel, tea cups).
3-4 hours is not generally considered a full day in MK. For a first time visit, I would plan on spending 6 to 8 hours on one side of the park one day then spend 6 to 8 hours on the other side of the park the next day.
Heading to WDW in Sept. with my spouse and our 3 (will be almost 4) year anniversary old.
I’m trying to get a sense of what I should plan to do. Realistically I think he will be too young for fireworks. Tentatively planning one day in Adventureland and Frontierland and one day in fantasy land. Any itinerary suggestions? We will be more concerned with avoiding melt downs, than with doing all the rides.
When my DS was five, he was very much an "early to bed, early to rise" guy, and trying to stay late for fireworks would have done him in.* .
We started traveling to WDW over twenty years ago. Traveling in early December used to be slow and planning was not necessary. FP's did not exist and you could see MK in a day. Today is so different. It's almost impossible to get a dining reservation without planning. Our toddlers taught us years ago to slow down and appreciate the little things. (we haven't hurried from ride to ride in years) I do think however some planning is needed, regardless of the age. Having an idea of ride restrictions, viewing spots, and quiet areas to escape the crowds is very helpful. I'm not talking binder with a minute to minute schedule but having a tentative plan never hurt. Happy travels.Your first problem is you are trying to plan.
Stop planning.
You have a toddler, there are no plans with a toddler.
We took our DD when she was 19 months old. LOVED the fireworks. Loved the rides, didn't care about waiting in the lines, kids that age are excited about EVERYTHING and will just be looking around and generally "buzzed" to be there.
We are coming back in a few months and she will be 3.5, we will do all the same things we did with her when she was little. You need to let the child lead, if they need a break - have one. If they need to eat - eat. ETC. You can't plan a day with toddlers. Just go with the flow, you'll enjoy your trip much more without the planning.
I agree. And also planning is part of the fun for meWe started traveling to WDW over twenty years ago. Traveling in early December used to be slow and planning was not necessary. FP's did not exist and you could see MK in a day. Today is so different. It's almost impossible to get a dining reservation without planning. Our toddlers taught us years ago to slow down and appreciate the little things. (we haven't hurried from ride to ride in years) I do think however some planning is needed, regardless of the age. Having an idea of ride restrictions, viewing spots, and quiet areas to escape the crowds is very helpful. I'm not talking binder with a minute to minute schedule but having a tentative plan never hurt. Happy travels.
I really do think you’re missing out if you don’t do fireworks. Disney just does fireworks so well and it is part of the experience. Even if they don’t remember it..you will.
Heading to WDW in Sept. with my spouse and our 3 (will be almost 4) year anniversary old.
I’m trying to get a sense of what I should plan to do. Realistically I think he will be too young for fireworks. Tentatively planning one day in Adventureland and Frontierland and one day in fantasy land. Any itinerary suggestions? We will be more concerned with avoiding melt downs, than with doing all the rides.