Is there any point in going?
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Is there any point in going?
| Fri, 05-26-2006 - 12:06pm |
We are going to FLA for a family vacation with friends. Our daughter will be 16 months and their son 11 months. Is there any point in us spending the money? I really want to but that is alot of money if there is really nothing for the kids to do. I imagine that we will be back there in a couple of years so its not like this is the last time. Just wondering if anyone went with young children
TIA
Kristen
TIA
Kristen


here's what I tell everyone who asks me this question...............
Each age brings a different experience. We brought both my children when they were young and I have to admit, the reason we brought them is because we wanted to go. We love disney. both my kids were 18 months when they went for the first time. and they had a blast. You don't have to pay for them either. kids under 3 are free. I know at that age my kids were still eating off my plate.
they have been at 18 months, 24 months, 4 years old, 6 years old 7, and 8. each time they are "into" different things.
that's my 2 cents.
lisa
I agree. If you're going to be in the area, I'd go for a day. I'd choose either Magic Kingdom or Epcot and just enjoy the day. They will be able to ride a lot of rides at Magic Kingdom (exceptions would be the mountains, Stitch's Great Escape, Goofy's Barnstormer, and I think that's all..I wouldn't do Pirates or Snow White, though). Epcot has a few rides that they'll be able to ride (Mexico boat ride, the Land boat ride, Figment's Imagination, Spaceship Earth), but it will be more relaxed. Both have lots of character interactions.
Good luck with your decision!
Alysha
When my oldest was 2, we went on vacation to Florida w/ another family. We spent a few days at the beach. Then we went to WDW for a few days. Our son's favorite things: riding the bus to the parks (he was big into buses!), swimming in the pool, seeing a family of ducks waddle past us at MK, visiting the outdoor Lego play area at Downtown Disney, and going to Cirque du Soleil (we were worried that he wouldn't behave during the show, but he was captivated by it!). He wasn't interested in characters (which is ok, we were just happy that he wasn't afraid!), and didn't care much about the rides we went on (none of us liked the lines). Oh, he liked Country Bear Jamboree, too.
Honestly, most of that stuff, we could have done at local amusement parks, with the exception of Cirque du Soleil. We had fun, and the time w/ our friends (who lived in another state) was worthwhile, but we would have been just as happy spending a few days at a local Maryland or Delaware beach, with a trip to a local little-kid amusement park added on.
But that's us -- my husband and I weren't hungry for a Disney experience. You sound like you might be! If that's the case, why not go? Having another couple with you will make it much easier and more fun than if you were just there by yourselves.
A friend of mine just came back from WDW w/ her 10-month-old and 2-year-old. She said they had a great time.
So my bottom line advice is -- don't feel like you'll be depriving your child if you don't go this time. But if the grown-ups would feel deprived to miss it, then go!
Chris
Thanks
I really want to take her there. I figure she wont remember but we will and there will be a ton of pictures. AND she will get to go another time when she will remember.
Thanks
Kristen
Now I just have to talk DH into it.
I took my ds when he had just turned 2, and my dd when she was 22 months. The first trip was horrible because he was sick the entire time. Her first trip was wonderful, one because ds turned 4 and two, she was just so cute!
I just told my girlfriend yesterday that I'm so glad that I took mine while they were small. We were talking about how my dh went to DL when he was 6 or 7 but doesn't remember it. When I was telling my kids this, it hit me that they are this age now, and probably won't remember a lot. But who cares? I do! I wouldn't trade anything for our 6 trips (out of 7 years). However, my dd was a terrible sleeper and started her day at 5:30 am until she was almost 2. I don't think I could have done it until she was out of that stage! Sleep is way too important to me!
M'Shel
Go! Just as long as you and your DH truly would enjoy Disney for your own sakes. I totally agree with the previous posters that said that YOU will cherish the memories forever. I just went with a 4.5 year old and a 10 month old. I felt bad for my youngest at first that she wouldn't remember it. But we had an absolutely wonderful time, so many precious, precious memories for us. Also, it's such a very relaxing vacation for parents of young children. You don't have to worry about your child making too much noise or too much mess. She won't bother anyone at DW and in fact will be welcomed with open arms. It was such an incredible relief for me.
Plus she was totally entertained the whole time and was asleep everytime her head hit a pillow. Plus no cleaning or cooking for me. I've never felt so refreshed in the 5 years since I became a mother.
Julie