What age is best for Disney?

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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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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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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It's probably no surprise that Magic Kingdom is the best Disney theme park for kids. Children ages 3 to 12 will especially enjoy Disney magic here, and there are only 3 rides with height requirements. Most of Magic Kingdom's attractions are for all ages, but there are some rides designed just for youngsters.

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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 you have booked a vacation package to the Walt Disney World Resort, and you are arriving the day before your daughter turns three, she will be considered a Special Guest of Mickey Mouse and will not require theme park admission for the duration of your stay.

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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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Or with a 2.5 yr toddler?” Welcome to planDisney, Min Jie! Taking your little one to Walt Disney World Resort will be magical beyond measure. There's nothing like seeing the joy in your toddler's eyes when they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time or watch nighttime spectaculars like Fantasmic!

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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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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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9 ways to tell your kids they are going to Disney World
  1. Create a video or slide show. ...
  2. Create a scavenger hunt. ...
  3. Wrap Magic Bands as a present. ...
  4. Wrap some new Disney clothes or a gift as present. ...
  5. Create a card/letter. ...
  6. Make or order a pizza with topping of choice in shape of Mickey head.


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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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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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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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Animal Kingdom is very appropriate for kids ages 6 to 12 or any kiddos who appreciate animals and nature. The park is nicely spread out, and there's definitely a slower pace here (compared to Magic Kingdom). This allows you to go at your own pace, explore the side trails, and take in the scenery.

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If your party has people who meet all the height requirements and want to ride all the rides, you'll want at least four full park days, and possibly a fifth because things like toddler sleep schedules, diaper changes, and rider swap are going to be more time consuming than if you were at the parks just with adults.

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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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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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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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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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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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