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Walt Disney world florida.

kids will be both under 5, booked our first family to WDW florida and I’m incredibly excited as can’t wait to go and we got a great deal price wise BUT the reaction is not what I’ve been expecting.

in the travel agent on booking, older woman overheard and felt the need to say it’s absolutely silly taking children that young… I was taken aback

then at work chatting about upcoming holidays met with such reactions as ‘fucking idiots’ and selfish and more money than sense . My boss actually had to sort of intervene because the conversation felt quite heated and aggressive… since when did this become a thing? Why are people so against taking young children to Disney?

totally fine if it’s not your scene but it’s mine and kids under 3 are free so you don’t pay, mine have been to euro Disney twice and loved it . I don’t get this attitude

I’m not bothered if anyone isn’t excited, people are into different things, what I don’t really expect is to be dragged about it, when it’s just light office chit chat. The way they were going on you’d have thought I was taking them to Syria

It's so obvious that the aggression came from you, why would anyone else care enough to get aggressive and heated about where you go on holiday, to the point where your manager had to actually intervene?!
How embarrassing for you.

@Disneydisneydisneydisney I’ve taken a 15 month old and we went again a few years later, she was just over 4 and her sister was 4.5 months 🤣 We will be back in 2026 when they’re 8 & 4. I love Disney and wish we could afford to go more often. It’s not just about memories (by the way yours and your partners memories actually count in this too!). It’s about having an enjoyable family time!

I took my DS when he was 15 months. Does he remember it no. Do I have fond memories of that holiday yes. He's almost 7 now and we want to go again next year. Just ignore others they are just jealous. I got a few comments when we went to lapland this year. You only live once, so do whatever you want

We live in California right now and go to the local Disneyland fairly often with my DD who is almost 4, have been going since she was little. If anything it’s the best age to go! Under 3s are free, most rides are actually fine for any age, and my DD was very much into Minnie Mickey and now is into Disney princesses so it’s pure magic for her!
Is she going to remember it - maybe not. Does she have an amazing time when we go - yeah! Do we have a great time as a family - also yes!
I don’t specifically remember details of any holidays with my parents even when I was 8 or 10. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t a great trip and we should have stayed home the whole time!
You will have a fantastic time I’m sure and it’s just as much of a fun trip for you as it is for DCs.

Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Make memories, even if they don't remember, you will, and they will experience that magic. We don't deny children any other experiences until the age they may remember it. I went at 7 (sister was 3) and 14. Have the best time!

My stepmother and father, who very sadly came into a bit of inheritance last year - Beryl was lovely - have decided to take myself, my siblings and all our children to Eurodisney next month on the 27th.

I haven't been since 1996, when I was barely 3 and can still remember parts of it.

In a few ways, its going to be a bit ''punishing'' next month as my DD (4) is ASD non verbal and a bolter.

Having said that, she is very much a sensory seeker so I think she'll enjoys parts of it, even if we repeat certain rides. The cottage we're staying in is very secure , we've had no respite since the day she was born and my family are more than willing to give us a break of a evening so we can ''chill'' out a bit too.

Will she remember much of it? Probably not but I think she;ll enjoy herself at the time anyway and we'll have plenty of photos,

The aggression from your colleagues is very odd - have a great time OP

We have just come back from Disneyworld and there were loads of people with children in pushchairs… Though I have to admit I saw a very young baby there and did raise my eyebrows…

You do what you want to do, ignore everyone else

We’ve been to WDW quite a few times and I often get very negative reactions when people ask me about our holiday plans, much more than any other destinations. I get it’s not for everyone but if someone was telling me their holiday plans to a destination I didn’t want to go to, I wouldn’t make negative comments and dampen their excitement.

Also, who cares if your children won’t remember it? You’ll have the memories. Our kids were 4 and 2 when we first went and have lovely memories of meeting the characters, watching parades and shows etc. Take lots of pictures and videos. And lots of breaks!

They're just jealous. Tell them to mind their own business. We took our 3 year old son to Japan on holiday and he still talks about it. We had a great time. Other friends told us we were stupid/being cruel travelling all that way but we all had a great time. No regrets.

Noone else's business! Have a great time x

I went when I was 6. Can’t remember any of it other then 2 or 3 snippets. Very strong memories of the center parcs we stayed in the same summer. I would take mine now at 2 and 5 happily though if I didn’t have any worries about the money & flights.

You ok Hun?

Hardly being aggressive after being told I’m an idiot, saying oh no my kids are ok with waiting in line and they love rides, they can go on most there…. They weren’t aggressive, I mean it’s work, but they definitely doubled down. Boss actually intervened because it was uncomfortable af, 5 against one, saying they took their kids to Disney California as toddlers and was one of their best hols but yeah, you carry on

We are extremely well travelled and still enjoy Disneyworld. I'm not even a Disney fan. I think it's less of a class thing and more of a jealousy thing. It isn't in the same league as Centre Parks or Butlins is it? It costs thousands for a start and is a once in a lifetime trip for many if at all.

That’s what I mean, Disney hols seem to illicit very strong reactions from some, much more so than say Turkey (which you could argue is equally problematic) that’s what’s really got me. Kids just go along with their parents, but when I said how mine enjoyed DLP, it’s so weird to be told no they didn’t by people that weren’t even there, it’s just odd all around

JEALOUS! Pure, green eyed monster jealousy!!! I don't know anyone that wouldn't want to take their kids to Disney land Florida,.I would love to unfortunately it's too expensive but I would never be a moron and make stupid comments to someone who can!! Have the best time and please throw it all over FB for them to see!!

I wouldn't feel the need to say to you what your colleagues have said, that's very extreme, but since you asked, here's my view. I went to Florida aged 8 and 10, completely magical and amazing memories. However, they are very long days when you do a theme park so two under 5 will probably struggle and you may not get your moneys worth being at each park for a few hours rather than a full day. Some of the rides are 1+ hours queuing and younger children may struggle with this. If you're fine with that then that's all that matters.

I'm fine, thanks 😂
You were the one involved in the fracas in your workplace, not me.

My hubby can apply for a das card and we’ll definitely be doing lightening lane and genie plus on busy looking days. I’ve been advised we’ve gone at one of least busy points of the year too. Couldn’t have done Paris without the fast track lanes… Peter Pan is always a queue over an hr lol

It wouldn't be my cup of tea, but it's unbelievably rude of people to make comments like that.

I don't like that kind of 'banter'. I don't get the appeal of some other types of holiday either, but I know other people don't enjoy the holidays my DC and I love. No need to voice it and put a damper on things, though. Whatever happened to basic manners?!

Fast track is worth every penny! Don't worry about what others have said, it's your holiday and I can honestly say my two Florida holidays as a child are to this day my favourite holiday experiences. So magical. I would go back tomorrow

We took our children aged 5 & 9 to Disneyland Paris many years ago. The younger one doesn’t remember the trip but I like to think that at the time she felt happy, excited, loved in the company of her family and that feeling is never forgotten I think x

I’ve taken my DDs quite a few times and experienced quite a similar reaction. A lot of people simply disapprove of the whole corporate/packaged/plastic/Princess thing. They prefer Puglia … or Tuscany. I found some people to be that kind of judgy, some to be disgusted knowing the cost of such holidays. Take them to Lapland too 😂 the reaction to that mentally priced package deal will incite pure rage!

Your holiday, your family, your money, your choice! Do what you like! Maybe next time don’t tell people where you’re going or be vague. Personally I don’t fancy it at all but would never say that to a friend who had just announced they were going to Disney!

I suppose kids can go on 70% of the rides

But they would not be the sort of rides I or most adults would enjoy riding. No big thrill rides, more dumbo and tea cups.

So to me, it would be a very compromising holiday. The big rides are amazing and I'd be gutted to miss them.

And I did queue up to meet Mickey a few times. But did a princess once and found it super awkward. Like a corporate network meeting. Making painful small talk!