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Is it worth taking a 4 year old to Disneyland?

Preschoolers/Kindergarteners at Disneyland Some things to consider when bringing a preschooler to Disneyland: Some four year olds will be tall enough for almost all of the rides, but might be too scared to ride many of them. Sometimes kids at this age prefer spending time looking for characters and watching shows.



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Yes, you are never too young (or old) for Disneyland! Because there are over 60 rides with no height requirement, plus rider switch, Baby Care Centers, hotels close to the park, meals for toddlers on the menus, and two-year-olds don't need tickets for the park, it is a great vacation to visit with a two-year-old.

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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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Little ones who are under 3 years old are special Guests of Mickey Mouse and will receive complimentary admission to the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. You do not need to provide documentation for your little one's age, so your little prince or princess will be able to enter the theme parks with you.

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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.

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Kids ages 4-6 can have an absolute blast at Disney, or they can spend the whole time begging to go back to the hotel pool. You know your children best, so consider how you think they'd handle the lines and stress of a long day at the park – and remember that spending a full day in a crowded park is tiring.

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The “magic age” for taking your kids on a Disneyland trip is when they are in elementary school, specifically between about 7 and 12.

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While two days is a great amount of time to see most things the parks have to offer, it will not allow you to fully experience to parks. Disney if full of live entertainment, characters, attractions, and delicious food. We recommend a 4-5 day trip to enjoy everything the parks have to offer.

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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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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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I recommend doing the Magic Kingdom Park first as it has many toddler-friendly rides. Cars Land is also a kid-favorite located in the Disney California Adventure Park. If early entry is offered here, take advantage of it.

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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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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.

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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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Magic Kingdom is the perfect park for little ones, as it has the most attractions without a height requirement. Magic Kingdom is also the Disney theme park with the massive Cinderella castle, which adds so much magic for little ones.

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A: The best Disney park for a 5-year-old will be Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom has over 15 attractions with no height requirement, and plenty of magic for your little ones. You will also find the most character meet and greets in Magic Kingdom if that is what your little one is excited to do!

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7 Ways to Prep Toddlers for Disneyland Resort:
  1. Watch Disney Movies. This may seem like a no-brainer. ...
  2. Watch Mickey and Minnie Mouse Video Clips. ...
  3. Buy Disney Clothing. ...
  4. Listen to Disney Songs. ...
  5. Watch YouTube Videos of the Rides. ...
  6. Hit the Dollar Store. ...
  7. Disney Plushies.


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Totally up to you to decide what you want to do. Disney doesn't consistently ask for proof of age for young kids, but they certainly can if they want to. I've heard reports of them innocently asking the child how old they are - which more often than not means you're busted! Your call if you want to take the chance.

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My fellow planDisney panelists and I recently inquired with the Walt Disney World Resort about this same question. While Cast Members at Disney Parks are unlikely to inquire about age, any Guest ages three or older must have a ticket for the theme park.

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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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