Which park in Orlando is best for toddlers?

SeaWorld's sister parks, Discovery Cove ® and Aquatica ® Orlando, offer gentle adventures for infants and toddlers, too. From frolicking in pint-sized waters at Aquatica, to coming face-to-face with wild animals and birds at Discovery Cove, both options promise endless fun for little ones.



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Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida may be the best theme park for toddlers overall as it's filled with exciting Disney characters, rides, and magic. Per Disney, there are 144 toddler-appropriate things to do within the many parks— Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

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Magic Kingdom is the best park in Disney World for toddlers for so many reasons. Out of the 40 or so attractions, only 7 of them have height requirements.

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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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However, the Universal Studios age recommendation is a fairly mature 8 years-old. If they're younger they probably won't be able to appreciate much of the entertainment or be able to go on many rides, but families do have a fun experience when taking a trip together.

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So, which Universal park is better for kids? As a general rule of thumb, we find that Universal Studios is the better choice as it has plenty of kid-friendly options when it comes to rides, shows, and character meet and greets!

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Everyone has a different opinion on the perfect age for taking kids to Disneyland, but I think any age upwards of two is a good time. Younger than two, and some of the magic might be lost on them. You can definitely do Disneyland with toddlers though, and this post has lots Disneyland tips for toddlers.

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Universal Prices. Another very popular question we receive is, is Disney or Universal Cheaper? And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.

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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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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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What's the perfect age for Disneyland? Everyone has a different opinion on the perfect age for taking kids to Disneyland, but I think any age upwards of two is a good time. Younger than two, and some of the magic might be lost on them.

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For people who want a toddler-focused trip, this is how you might want to split up your days. For a 3-day trip, do 2 days at Magic Kingdom and then either Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. For a 4-day trip, do 2 days at Magic Kingdom, 1 day at Hollywood Studios and 1 day at Animal Kingdom.

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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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Not only do kids under 3 get into the Parks for free, but they also eat for free at select buffet or family-style restaurants, which is perfect considering most of them steal bites off mom and dad's plates anyway.

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All guests 2 and under enter for free. Certain ticket types (for example, Annual Passes) are offered with just one price for all guests. For these products, there is no height-based nor age-based discount version.

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Best Attractions at Universal Harry Potter Right off the bat, Islands of Adventure has an advantage because it has 4 rides instead of just 2. Plus, while I'd say the experience is better coming from Diagon Alley, you can ride The Hogwarts Express on either side.

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If you're a thrill seeker, consider Hosgmeade. If you'd prefer to walk, eat and shop, head to Diagon Alley. In the end, both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are worth a visit — and with a ticket that allows you to hop between parks, a quick ride on the Hogwarts Express can ensure you experience both Harry Potter lands.

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Children 2 years old or younger are allowed to enter the Park for free (no ticket needed).

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