Is Disney worth it with a 5 year old?

Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park. Let's investigate the perfect age range to go to Disney theme parks.



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Preschooolers (3-5 years old) Preschool age kids are more likely to really get into the parks, interacting with the characters, etc. Good chance that your kids will have some memories. Depending on how tall they are, some preschoolers will be tall enough to ride some of the bigger attractions.

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Magic Kingdom is the best park in Disney World for toddlers for so many reasons. Out of the 40 or so attractions, only 7 of them have height requirements.

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Disney World definitely has more attractions for young kids, and Universal Studios might look like it just has thrill rides. But we like to wander the themed areas to watch street artists before casually catching character parades — without needing to queue up beforehand.

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Many kids love being immersed in the music and experiencing all the new environments the parks have to offer. A visit to Disney is a great way to stimulate sensory exploration. And if you're a family of Disney fans, then it's likely your kid is already familiar with Mickey Mouse and other Characters.

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Of course, a 5-year-old will be able to remember a Disney trip when they're older. Still, children under 5 probably won't remember much. My first Disney trip was when I was about 8, and I do remember it (ok, not every detail, but I do remember bits and pieces).

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As you can see, Magic Kingdom is the best theme park for kids under 5 seeing as that most of the attractions are safe for little ones to ride. However, when deciding on what are the best Disney world parks for kids under 5, you cannot rule out Hollywood Studios.

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Another very popular question we receive is, is Disney or Universal Cheaper? And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.

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We're here to help! We're going to dive into a 5-day Disney World plan to help prioritize your must-do attractions, your core memory opportunities, and some pretty epic meals, all while experiencing the magic through the eyes of your kindergartener. There's a lot to cover at each of the four Disney World parks.

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Hands down, Magic Kingdom offers the most magical experience of all of the Orlando theme parks. Guests of all ages, but especially the toddler set, will be able to enjoy a large number of attractions. They can also meet their favorite Disney characters and wonder at the sights and sounds in each of the different lands.

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Magic Kingdom is a good park for all ages. This definitely isn't true of every Disney park. While this post focuses mostly on rides, the shows and character greetings also make the park ideal for kids of all ages. If they're old enough that the question is worth asking, they can have a great time at Magic Kingdom.

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Animal Kingdom is a great Walt Disney World Park for kids of all ages. While several of the rides at Animal Kingdom are for taller visitors, there are so many fun things to do at Animal Kingdom with toddlers. (Especially if you have animal lovers in your family!)

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Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do. For my family, this meant that my oldest two (ages 9 and 10) could ride rides together while an adult rode with the younger kids (ages 2, 4, and 6).

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Does my toddler need a MagicBand? If your toddler is under three they do not need a ticket and therefore do not need a MagicBand. Children 3 and over will need tickets, park reservations and their own LL/Genie+ reservations, so a MagicBand would be useful, but is not necessary. See below for other options.

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5 Tried and Tested Tips To Survive Walt Disney World With Young Kids
  1. Keep Bribery Snacks On Hand. ...
  2. Have Some Games In Mind To Play In Line. ...
  3. Keep Expectations In Check & Take Breaks. ...
  4. Don't Write Off A Stroller. ...
  5. Don't Be Phased By Unexpected Reactions.


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Conventional wisdom says that you should spend a full day in each of the four theme parks, which would mean that you should spend no fewer than 4 days at Walt Disney World. This is our standard minimum recommendation–we usually advise doing at least 5 days at Walt Disney World, or even more if possible.

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In fact, the average length of stay at Walt Disney World Resort is six days. According to various experts, a six- to seven-day visit will give you ample time to visit at least three Disney theme parks, as well as Universal Orlando and/or SeaWorld Orlando if you so choose.

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Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.

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If You're with Young Kids Skip Epcot. Now, Epcot is a favorite for a lot of Disney guests because it's super nostalgic and has some very creative themes. However, it's definitely skip-able right now for a few reasons. First off, if you're traveling with kids, Epcot can be a challenge.

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Hollywood Studios has the fewest toddler-friendly attractions. Most of the rides have height requirements that young ones won't be able to meet. However, the park has several locations to meet their favorite Disney characters.

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That's how much time you should be spending in Magic Kingdom if your trip lasts a week or longer. Magic Kingdom is the only park at Walt Disney World that we believe requires two days to do everything without feeling rushed–you can do the other parks in one day each.

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