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Post by TheHaitian on Sept 13, 2019 8:17:19 GMT -5
My daughter is a big fan of Minnie and Mickey, she just loves them. So for her third birthday in a January we are thinking about taking her to Disney World.
Would like ideas on how to keep expenses in check. It seems with passes and other things you can easily double your costs and are they necessary?
At first we were thinking 1 week but decided maybe 3 days / 2 nights will be enough for her. She only cares about Minnie and Mickey, just getting into the Frozen characters... so as long as she gets to see them she will be happy.
So her birthday is on 01/15 so thinking the weekend before or the weekend after (MLK day) or during the week and actually celebrates her birthday there.
Trying to book everything this month and be done with it. All ideas are welcomed.
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Post by geenamercile on Sept 13, 2019 8:18:34 GMT -5
Sending you well wishes.
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Post by billisonboard on Sept 13, 2019 8:34:32 GMT -5
Very much a personal opinion! You're crazy. A three year old? Have a Disney themed birthday party and hire people to dress as Mickey and Minnie. Save the Disney trip for when the kid can enjoy the whole experience
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Post by saveinla on Sept 13, 2019 8:48:19 GMT -5
Disney World is too much for a 3 year old. If you do have to go, try Disneyland in California - the park itself is small and can be covered in one full day.
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Post by busymom on Sept 13, 2019 9:07:23 GMT -5
I'm sorry to tell you that a 3-year-old will never remember the experience as an adult. I'd wait until she gets older. JMHO. I DO like the idea of a Disney-themed birthday party.
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Post by hoops902 on Sept 13, 2019 9:28:27 GMT -5
So while all kids are different, we took our 2.5 year old to her first amusement park this summer (we had free tickets via my employer) and it wasn't great honestly. The first half of the day was a lot of "I want to go on that ride" followed by crying and not wanting to go once we actually got to the front of the line (thankfully the lines for kiddy rides were super short). The middle part of the day was at the water park which had better results (eventually). Then toward the end of the day (which was closer to 1-2pm than the actual end of a day) she finally went on a couple of rides and just wanted to do them all over and over and over.
She was exhausted after about 4 hours.
Honestly, I'd rather go to Disney by myself than take my daughter (who is almost 3 now). She'd probably be happier with a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse marathon from the DVR than the masses of people at Disney. I routinely overestimate her enjoyment at things I think she SHOULD like, but then realize she's still a bit too young compared to what I imagine (the amusement park, the zoo which wasn't nearly as much fun as I'd imagined it would be, parades that don't involve copious amounts of candy being thrown her way). She's a lot happier just running around outside like a maniac. "New" experiences seem like a 50/50 proposition at best (and I get it, you've gotta do them or they'll never do anything new, but I'd introduce that kind of thing in ways that aren't going to be annoyances if they don't go well...i.e. free tickets was fine because we weren't out anything when 1/2 a day was semi-successful, local zoos over the longer drive to the Omaha zoo, local parades, etc).
Not to hijack anything, but folks who think 3 is too young, what do you think is the right age? I ask because since my daughter was born, and her twin cousins are also roughly her age (and 2 more kids in the family 2 years younger) there's been the running idea that the grandparents really want to take an "all family" vacation to Disney when the 3 oldest are 10 years old, and the younger 2 would be 7-8. That seemed ok to me...but to this point I've also massively overestimated the enjoyment of things at younger ages.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2019 9:34:16 GMT -5
She'd probably be happier with a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse marathon from the DVR than the masses of people at Disney. . Especially when you factor in all the travel involved. There aren't too many 3 year olds that enjoy airports and crowds.
I vote for the hiring someone with costumes to come to her party and going to a local bounce house or amusement park.
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Post by Tennesseer on Sept 13, 2019 9:45:37 GMT -5
I agree with billisonboard. Most if not all three-year-olds are also going to burn out pretty quickly doing Disney World. Too tiring for one so young.
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Post by steph08 on Sept 13, 2019 9:50:16 GMT -5
The weekend of 1/11-12 is Marathon Weekend. You will experience road closures and additional bus time getting to the parks on Saturday and sunday. Plus harder time getting around Epcot and Hollywood Studios on sunday morning as those are the last two parks runners go through.
Thay said, I will be there running the marathon if you decide to go that weekend!
MLK Weekend will be busy as well. I'd recommend waiting until the weekend after or any time in February (except Presidents Day weekend - disney also runs races that weekend) when crowds die down again.
I love Disney World, so if you want to take your kid, go ahead! That said, mine are 3 and 5 and they haven't been yet. The five year old is the perfect age and would love it, but the three year old is a hellion. I'm hoping to take them early in 2021.
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Post by steph08 on Sept 13, 2019 9:54:37 GMT -5
The park passes will be your biggest expense, followed by food. You can easily stay at a value resort for $110/night and disney provides transportation to/from the airport and from your hotel to all the parks.
There are passes now that let you pay less but you can't get into the parks until noon. Not sure that is right for you, but it is an option.
I'd recommend just visiting the Magic Kingdom. I don't think your daughter will get much enjoyment from the other parks. Maybe Hollywood Studios if she enjoys Toy Story and there is a Beauty and the Beast show there.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Sept 13, 2019 10:07:07 GMT -5
I'm going to agree with others and say wait until she's older.
However, if you do go, go to a character breakfast. They have characters who make the rounds and come to every table to take pictures and interact a little with the kids. I think Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary Hotel has the classic characters: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale. But it's been a few years, so check.
The Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom has Winnie the Pooh and friends.
The Frozen characters are at the Norway pavilion in Epcot; which IMHO is the least kid friendly park.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Sept 13, 2019 10:17:30 GMT -5
They need to go to Epcot if you want to go on the Frozen ride. I would definitely skip Animal Kingdom. There's probably a better chance of getting a cheaper room when it's not a race weekend.
I buy discounted gift cards at Sam's Club or BJ's. It's not a huge discount but every bit helps. We always get bottled water, Gatorade and snacks delivered to our room.
At 3 she probably doesn't eat enough to make the meal plan worth it.
Hoops my coworker took his 4 and 7 year old over spring break this year. They had a great time and are going back over Christmas for a shorter trip. He's dying to see Star Wars land. I think the ages you mentioned would be good.
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Post by Tiny on Sept 13, 2019 10:30:10 GMT -5
I don't have kids. So I am no expert. My neices/nephews only 'remember' their early birthdays from the video/pictures taken and by what their parents have told them. It isn't until they are in the 4/5 age range that they have memories they are pretty sure are actually theirs. (we all had some late night philosophical discussions on an extended family vacation at Disney World). Based on their recounting of their early life experiences (and my own recollections) - if I was going with a three year old to Disney, I would plan to schedule 1 thing at Disney each day that would take a couple of hours so basically a photo oppurtunity. I'd schedule a Breakfast with Mickey/Minnie one day. Maybe plan a lunch at Cinderella's castle (make sure Cindy or one of the other Princesses/Minnie will be there). Or find some other scheduled "character photo opportunity" and then maybe plan an evening to see the fireworks/light parade (if they still do that). All of those should produce great pictures of the Kid and Yourselves for the fun times you had at Disney. The rest of the time I'd be hanging out with the kid at the pool or some other outdoor kind of really little kid entertainment thing - enjoying the sun and nice weather. Personally, I'd save a trip to Disney until the Kid was in the 8/9/10 year old range. That's when Disney is truly magical.
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Post by steph08 on Sept 13, 2019 10:30:30 GMT -5
They need to go to Epcot if you want to go on the Frozen ride. I did think about that, but I wasn't sure if she just started liking them if it was worth the trip over. What about a disney cruise instead of a visit to the parks? 3-4 days, still get to see characters, but not as intense as the parks?
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Post by cktc on Sept 13, 2019 10:33:48 GMT -5
I'm sorry to tell you that a 3-year-old will never remember the experience as an adult. I'd wait until she gets older. JMHO. I DO like the idea of a Disney-themed birthday party. I felt this way before I had kids, and probably will again once they are older. Right now, as an adult in the thick of toddlerhood, I don't care if they remember it. I love seeing them enjoying new experiences. I am eager to see them enjoying new experiences even if I know there is a better than average chance it will end in disaster. That hope to see the awe and wonder is all I have
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Post by justme on Sept 13, 2019 10:49:48 GMT -5
So first and foremost - is there anywhere near you that has dressed up animal mascot type things? Because if she hasn't been around one - and you're taking her mostly to see Mickey - I suggest you do that ASAP. My oldest niece loved all the mickey, princess, other Disney movies (my bro has em all and she's been watching since birth) -- she is utterly terrified of any character at Disney. Like was bawling her pretty little eyes out and screamed if the princesses got near her terrified. And at 5 she still won't go near them and hides behind the nearest adult she knows when they're around. Her little sis though is absolutely in love with any and all character. They pretty much have to always make sure they see Mickey when they go because it's the only thing she asks for. (Seriously, they went the day Star Wars opened up - girls have also been watching Star Wars movies since birth - and the little one just kept saying I want to see Mickey until they took her) The next question - is if Disney is a one-and-done or not. My parents always say, and after seeing my nieces grow up at Disney I agree, Disney under 5 is for the parents not the kid but it's great if you can swing both. My nieces are 5 and almost 3 and my brother has had a pass since the oldest was 2. It's really fun wandering around the parks with the kiddos. But it's also REALLY fun now that the 5 year old (who is freakishly tall for her age) can ride almost all the rides. But it was equally adorable when the 2.5 yo got her first bubble wand and she marched around the parks blowing bubbles all day. steph08 is right on about the park dates. I would personally avoid the marathon days and MLK weekend. Not only do people like you think to come to Disney for the long weekend, all the locals come too - especially those more than 30 minutes away. Staying on property gives you access to fast passes 60 days out vs 30 days out if you pre-purchase your tickets but stay off-property. If you're wanting to go on the Frozen ride or not wait in long lines for the more popular characters/princesses you'll want to get the fast passes ASAP. (A trick if you stay on property, as soon as your first day hits 60 days out you can plan your entire stay - so if you work backwards from the last day there when selecting fast passes you have a better shot at getting what you want.) As for expenses - it can be as little or much as you're wanting. Park passes are set in price - but are more reasonable if you go a few days. I would stay away from park hoppers -- it's difficult if you don't know your way around the parks, the little one can't do a marathon day anyways, and it's just not worth it if you're there less than 4 days. If you're staying on property I would also consider a day not going to the parks - hang out at the resort at the pool, go down to Disney Springs (take your wife's wallet before you get there ). Getting food delivered to your room is a good idea. I find a lot of the quick service meals too much and often order a kids meal for myself unless I'm starving. Epcot has the arts festival that time - which will have a bunch of small plates that sometimes make eating more affordable (and sometimes more expensive). They also have varying level of sit down restaurants that can be really expensive if you want, or more reasonably priced. Beyond that the rest of the costs is just experiences and souvenirs. The character breakfasts are fun, but I think they're around $40/person. Your daughter could get Bibbidi Bobbidi'ed and you could easily drop $300+ there. $25 for ears. Etc etc. Magic Kingdom will have the most rides she can ride. Hollywood Studios has a few rides in Toy Story, but they also have the pre-school area and some shows. Epcot also has a few rides, but the countries have kid spots where she can do an activity. Animal kingdom has a few rides too, but has lots of animals and my nieces really like watching them.
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Post by Ryan on Sept 13, 2019 10:52:43 GMT -5
Some people love DW and would go every year or 2, even if they didn't have kids. If you're one of those people, then you should take your daughter. If you're one of those people that could see taking your daughter 1, 2, or 3x in their life, then I would wait. Kids are still pretty into the characters up till 6-7 (and some beyond that) so it'll be a better experience at that point.
I love DW and we took our kids at 4 and 6. Honestly you have to go in with really low expectations because you can plan out the perfect day, get to the park, and the kid will want to go back to the hotel because they are crabby. I've seen a lot of parents just miserable there because things aren't going like they planned.
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Post by justme on Sept 13, 2019 11:01:30 GMT -5
Some people love DW and would go every year or 2, even if they didn't have kids. If you're one of those people, then you should take your daughter. If you're one of those people that could see taking your daughter 1, 2, or 3x in their life, then I would wait. Kids are still pretty into the characters up till 6-7 (and some beyond that) so it'll be a better experience at that point. I love DW and we took our kids at 4 and 6. Honestly you have to go in with really low expectations because you can plan out the perfect day, get to the park, and the kid will want to go back to the hotel because they are crabby. I've seen a lot of parents just miserable there because things aren't going like they planned. Yes definitely that! After working in the parks I've seen a lot. A 7/8 yo excitedly telling his cousin yay they're going back to the hotels because that's where the ipads are. Dad carrying around the 3yo because they only bought a single stroller and the 6yo doesn't want to walk anymore and it's easier to carry the 3 over the 6. (Bring a stroller for the kid unless you're prepared to tell the kid to suck it up and walk.) A 2yo sleeping through Beauty & the Beast. A 2 yo who loves Bugs Life being absolutely scared shitless of the Bugs Life movie in the park. The 4 yo that refuses to take a photo with Elsa after waiting 2 hours to see her. I always said whoever says Disney is the Happiest place on earth clearly only went for 2 hours!
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Post by alabamagal on Sept 13, 2019 11:22:14 GMT -5
I think ages 6-12 are best age for Disney trip.
For a 3 yo, I would stay at on site resorts, go to magic Kingdom 1/2 day and do other stuff rest of the time. Or someone mentioned cruise, that might be even better.
Can you go during the week? 3 yo have no concept of when their “real birthday” is so you could make it any day!
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Post by sheilaincali on Sept 13, 2019 11:23:18 GMT -5
Not to be negative but the other posters are right- She's not going to remember going at age 3 so she's going to want to go again when she's 5 or 6. You'll have to deal with a stroller and lugging that around, parking it anytime you want to go in anywhere. The lines to get signatures are INSANE and the handlers will say "No more" and walk away with the character while there are still dozens of people in line. Disney is not the happiest place on earth for parents. If you are determined to go- do Disney Land instead. It much more reasonably sized and you can do it in a day or two if you really want to go back for a second day. We used to live 45 minutes from Disney Land so we've been often. When my niece visited at age 3 her mom wanted to go. We went. She lasted about 2 hours before she was completely exhausted and over it. Thankfully I had annual passes and it didn't cost me a dime other than gas money. But my friend was miffed at paying $100 for a ticket for her daughter to want to bail after 2 hours.
Little known tidbit- you can do one of the breakfast with the characters at Disney Land without buying park admission. Do that- she can see the characters sign and dance, get some pics with them, shop around downtown Disney and you can leave without ever having to buy a ticket. 3 is too young for the rides anyway.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Sept 13, 2019 11:44:49 GMT -5
I took my daughter to Disneyland at 4. However, we were already in Anaheim for a conference and had a free hotel.
That said, she doesn't remember ANY of it. We had fun, but my daughter already wasn't napping at that age and never gets tired. She had just as much fun playing in the hotel pool IMO.
So I agree with others, have a Disney themed party, pay for someone to dress up as Minnie mouse, and enjoy!
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Post by giramomma on Sept 13, 2019 12:03:42 GMT -5
Eh. I'd probably go. BUT, it also depends on the kids. When the peanut was 3, we took her on a 2.5 week, 3000 mile driving trip. And she did so well. At 7.5 (yes, that half year still matters, lol), she does remember and talk about a few specific incidents...fishing on a lake and going to the citadel in old Quabec city. The peanut is also wired to hold a grudge against her sibs. So, yes, she will talk about when she was four and they hurt her feelings. Even as recently as last week. And she's pretty accurate as she describes the events.
When my oldest was 2.5, we took a two week driving vacation to Florida. We did not go to Disney. We did other things. He was fine.
I think if you have realistic expectations and pacing, it's not a big deal. We always structure our vacations so that kids that need naps can still nap. The only time it was a problem is when my oldest was 5 and thought it would be funny to keep #2 awake so she wouldn't nap during the day. We cut that vacation short, it was only 5ish days instead of 10.
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Post by giramomma on Sept 13, 2019 12:12:56 GMT -5
Have you googled "Disney on the cheap" or some such thing? Checked into costco packages? Groupon for hotels? So. I just went on to orlandovacations.com. Had you do a three day stay at disney (not the park hopper), one day at legoland, and put you up in a hotel made of townhomes with fully furnished kitchens two miles away from Disney for 1K. You could eat breakfast and dinner in your hotel. I've also read where folks buy Disney crap for their kids before they go to disney...so you don't pay Disney prices for souvenirs. You'd have to price out airfare.
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Post by billisonboard on Sept 13, 2019 12:21:33 GMT -5
I think that waiting until they are older, but not too much older, is better. The optimal timing, IM(not so)HO, is the week before they decide that you are NOT cool and they want NOTHING to do with you.
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Post by NastyWoman on Sept 13, 2019 12:29:32 GMT -5
Paging taz157 our ultimate Disney connaisseur IMO
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Post by justme on Sept 13, 2019 12:56:17 GMT -5
Have you googled "Disney on the cheap" or some such thing? Checked into costco packages? Groupon for hotels? So. I just went on to orlandovacations.com. Had you do a three day stay at disney (not the park hopper), one day at legoland, and put you up in a hotel made of townhomes with fully furnished kitchens two miles away from Disney for 1K. You could eat breakfast and dinner in your hotel. I've also read where folks buy Disney crap for their kids before they go to disney...so you don't pay Disney prices for souvenirs. You'd have to price out airfare. Yes, that's definitely done and a way to make it cheaper! I enjoy seeing the homemade Bibbidi Bobbidi girls - you can tell some did the glittering themselves! Staying offsite can help, but if they don't have their own shuttle parking is $25/day now. Airfare shouldn't be too bad. They can pick from any of the 3 airports and they have multiple flights a day. Especially if they go on a weekend - way less people fly too/from DC on a weekend. It's the Mon morning and Fri evening flights that are killer.
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Post by oped on Sept 13, 2019 13:18:47 GMT -5
I also would not take a 3 year old to Disney.
That said, if I was going to take a 3 year old to Disney, this is how I would do it:
I would never go for 3 days and 2 nights. 3 year olds are not capable of marathoning Disney.
If you go you should go for at least 5-6 days. I know that seems crazy, but hear me out, you only want to spend half a day in a park. You will spend most in Magic Kingdom, but she will probably also like the Safari ride in Animal Kingdom if you go to that park. Hollywood would be your choice, I'd skip epcot entirely.
I wouldn't get park hoppers. 3 year olds are not going to hop parks.
What you do is something like this: Get up and go to Magic Kingdom. Use your Fast Tracks to get on 3 of the rides you most want to get on with minimal lines. Maybe do a few others OR see a show. Have lunch. Go back to the hotel. Go to the pool in the afternoon. before or after your nap. Take part in some activity that is at your hotel in the evening, or go to sleep. The next day sleep in late. Go to a pool or do some activity at your hotel. Have lunch. Around 3 head to the park. Use your fast passes to go on the rides you most want to go on without lines, stay for the parade and fireworks. etc... Do small chunks for more days with plenty of rest and other activities built in. That is the ONLY way i'd Disney with a 3 year old.
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Post by oped on Sept 13, 2019 13:22:15 GMT -5
For saving money bring your own snacks. Eat at the breakfast buffet in Animal Kingdom if you go to that park. Stay at the economy hotels (if they are still available...) and take the shuttles. Don't buy her every souvenir under the sun.
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Post by oped on Sept 13, 2019 13:27:55 GMT -5
I didn't realize frozen is in Norway now. That said, how much other stuff is there for that small a child? I don't remember much but that wasn't really my age bracket when we went.
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Post by movingforward on Sept 13, 2019 13:40:13 GMT -5
I also would not take a 3 year old to Disney. That said, if I was going to take a 3 year old to Disney, this is how I would do it: I would never go for 3 days and 2 nights. 3 year olds are not capable of marathoning Disney. If you go you should go for at least 5-6 days. I know that seems crazy, but hear me out, you only want to spend half a day in a park. You will spend most in Magic Kingdom, but she will probably also like the Safari ride in Animal Kingdom if you go to that park. Hollywood would be your choice, I'd skip epcot entirely. I wouldn't get park hoppers. 3 year olds are not going to hop parks. What you do is something like this: Get up and go to Magic Kingdom. Use your Fast Tracks to get on 3 of the rides you most want to get on with minimal lines. Maybe do a few others OR see a show. Have lunch. Go back to the hotel. Go to the pool in the afternoon. before or after your nap. Take part in some activity that is at your hotel in the evening, or go to sleep. The next day sleep in late. Go to a pool or do some activity at your hotel. Have lunch. Around 3 head to the park. Use your fast passes to go on the rides you most want to go on without lines, stay for the parade and fireworks. etc... Do small chunks for more days with plenty of rest and other activities built in. That is the ONLY way i'd Disney with a 3 year old. This is pretty much what we did with my 3 year old niece (or how we tried to do it). I wanted my brother and SIL to wait until she was at least 6, but there was no talking them out of it. My niece ended up liking the pool better than Disney. We would get to Disney and she would want to go back to the hotel and play in the pool. It ended up costing a butt load of money for her to play in the pool for 6 days. After a couple of days of this the rest of the family said "see ya" and went to Disney on our on. I wasn't spending all that money to sit around a pool all day. That was my brother and SIL's problem...
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