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What is the best age for kids to go to Disney?

Alternatively, if Disney will be a one time trip for you, consider waiting until your kids are in the 4-9 age range. They'll have more memories of the trip and be able to do most rides. (Plus you won't have to pay adult prices for their food and tickets!)



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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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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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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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Ticket prices for children ages 3-9 start at $104/plus tax. Different from years past, theme park tickets are no longer priced based on the theme park. So all of the Walt Disney World theme park tickets start at the same price.

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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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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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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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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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Disney World offers two ticket categories according to age level: One is for ages 10 and older; the other is for ages 3 to 9. Admission is free for children under the age of 3. Read on to learn about the types of passes and what is/is not included.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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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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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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Best Theme Parks in Orlando for Toddlers (Ages 4 and Under) 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.

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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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Spending Money on your Disney World Vacation Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol. Disney prices are higher than regular stores, but they offer unique items and services you can't find anywhere else.

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Costco used to sell Disneyland park tickets, but they no longer do. They now sell packages that include a park eticket, but these are not discounted.

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