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Is it worth taking a 3 year old to Disney?

There are plenty of attractions for little ones Disney Parks are all about creating magic for Guests of all ages. You may be surprised to learn that there are a ton of attractions and entertainment options with no height restrictions that the whole family can enjoy together!



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The trip should be about two things – a vacation that you can enjoy that will also allow you to entertain your child with some of the best visual stimuli in the world. Your toddler, no matter the age, will enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of Walt Disney World much more than almost any other vacation you could take.

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If your child is under 4, the answer is easy. Yes, you definitely need a stroller. If your child is in that magical age range between 5-9 years old, it's a more difficult decision.

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The following 17 rides at Magic Kingdom are options for toddlers, as they have no height requirements: Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Haunted Mansion, “it's a small world,” Jungle Cruise, Liberty Square Riverboat, Mad Tea Party, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Main Street ...

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but the short answer is yes, every Disney World park is good for toddlers. Epcot, despite being most known for its festival scene, has seven rides without a height requirement. Plus, our toddler loves running around the stores at the World Showcase and taking bites of any food we grab along the way.

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By far, Magic Kingdom has the most toddler-friendly attractions of all the Walt Disney World parks. If you only have one day to visit Disney World with toddlers, the Magic Kingdom park will provide the most fun.

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You won't need to show any type of proof of age for your young child. When you're at the kiosk to scan your ticket to enter the Walt Disney World Theme Park and Mickey turns green allowing you in, you'll simply carry or walk your under the age of 3 child right along with you.

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Child prices are valid for children aged 3-9 years on day of first use; children aged 10 years and above pay the adult ticket price; children under 3 years do not require a Theme Park Ticket and are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. All tickets purchased online are e-tickets.

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Is Animal Kingdom good for toddlers? For animal-loving toddlers, Animal Kingdom should be quite enjoyable. For a kid who doesn't enjoy a day at the zoo, there's still fun to be found but it's maybe not going to be as great a day. Kilimanjaro Safaris highlights the ride lineup for toddlers.

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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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Disney World has more for younger kids. Universal has very few rides the toddler gets to go on, but we have tons of fun with the things we can ride, and the lower ride count relieves some stress and allows us to enjoy things like playgrounds and stores that are almost as fun for toddlers as the rides.

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Or their birth certificate. Can you lie about a child's age at Disney? Sure, ages two and under get in free so you could always say a just turned three year old is still two and get in free.

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Guests of Disney do not age during their visit, so your little one will remain his guest during your entire trip. You do not need to purchase a ticket or make park pass reservations for children under 3. However, you must include them in your Disney Resorts Collection hotel reservation and also all dining reservations.

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Some of these attractions can have significant wait times throughout the day so it may be worth it if those are some of your child's favorite attractions. If you think your child will be more interested in attractions that don't have Lightning Lanes, then you could probably skip purchasing Disney Genie+ for them.

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Not all attractions are a part of the Disney Genie+ service, so it just depends on your toddler's thrill-seeking level and how tall they are to see if there are enough rides to make Disney Genie+ worth it for your visit.

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Walt Disney World's policy is that children under three years old are free, so if your daughter is three, she will need valid theme park tickets and theme park reservations.

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Strollers larger than 31” (79 cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length are not permitted. Stroller wagons are also not permitted. Strollers are not allowed on escalators. Use of strollers is permitted on elevators and ramps, available at certain locations.

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While there are size limitations to the strollers allowed on property, there are no guidelines that mention a specific age limit at this time. All considering, I think whether you bring a stroller or not is truly a personal decision. Step back and determine what would work best for your children and family in general.

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