Is it worth taking a 4 year old to Disney?

There are many rides with no height restrictions, and they aren't too scary. There are many character meet and greets, character dining and shows to keep kids entertained. We were able to catch the performance at the castle a few times and loved just walking through the park and taking it all in.



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If you're worried about them remembering, wait until they're both age 5+. I still remember my Disney trip from the age of 5. It's one of my most memorable vacations as a kid. If I could only take my kids once or twice, I'd probably wait until the youngest was 6-7 (tall enough for most/all rides, magic is still there).

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There are some rides at each Disney World theme park that have height requirements; guests may only experience those rides if they're tall enough. But the vast majority of attractions at WDW do NOT have a height requirement. Babies and toddlers are welcome to experience those.

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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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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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That's an enormous distance for a 4- or 5-year-old to walk, and if you decide not to take a pushchair to Disney World, you might do a lot of carrying. You will likely be walking around from very early in the morning until late in the evening. That's a lot for even the best four or 5-year-old walker.

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Melanie, kids who are between ages 3-9 do need a ticket when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket at this time. As you make your ticket selections and choose your date, you will then select how many adult (ages 10+) and child (ages 3-9) tickets you're purchasing.

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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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Hollywood Studios is okay, but not great, for toddlers. Hollywood Studios has the most limited ride lineup for toddlers, with only two rides with no height requirement.

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What is the no sad kids rule at Disney? Did you know Disney has an unspoken rule called the No Sad Kids rule? The rule allows cast members to go above and beyond to make sure kids who are upset get their smile back.

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For example, you select a one-day (1 park per day) ticket and choose February 9, 2022. The current cost of that ticket for guests ages 3-9 would be $114 as opposed to the $119 for guests ages 10+.

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8 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for a Trip to Disney World
  1. 8 – Surprise Announcements.
  2. 7 – Build Excitement by Counting Down.
  3. 6 – The More They Know.
  4. 5 – Have Them Participate in the Decision Making Process.
  5. 4 – Get Them Walking.
  6. 3 – Prepare Them for Theme Parks.
  7. 2 – Have a Backup Plan.
  8. 1 – Mind Your Manners.


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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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Katherine, children under the age of 3 are special Guests of my pal, Mickey Mouse and do not require theme park admission at Walt Disney World. If your child is the age of 3 or older then he or she would need to have a valid theme park ticket to visit one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks.

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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.

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Taking your own stroller to Disney World is a good idea for many reasons, but my main reasons are that Disney World is huge and hot; you will be walking all day. Plus, it's expensive to hire them; they all look the same. Before we went, I still didn't believe my 5-year-old would need a pushchair for Disney World.

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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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No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3.

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If you aren't aware, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Resort ticket pricing offers children under 3 (not including the age of 3) for free, “children” are classed as kids between the ages of three and nine inclusive, and anyone ten years of age or older is considered as an adult.

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