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Best age to take child to Disney World Orlando

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:03

Hi All 😊

Just wanted people's opinions on what best age to take a child to Disney World Orlando?

I'm thinking about 5/6 years old for the Disney Magic - as they will still believe in the magic at that age.

Obviously not for the fast rides 🤣 that will probably require another trip at teenager age 🤣

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ThrivingOutOfSpite · 04/01/2025 16:04

We took DS when 6. Yes they had fun, but they really don’t remember it so I wish I’d waited until they were older.

wonderstuff · 04/01/2025 16:06

We did it at 7 through to 18, our kids and their cousins, we were in our 40s, everyone had a blast. Our once in a lifetime trip became 4 trips. Our kids, at 14 and 17 are no longer interested, but we want to go back when they age out of holidays with us!

KnickerlessFlannel · 04/01/2025 16:06

Our dds were 4 and 9 this year when we took them and both absolutely loved it and dealt fine with flights and jet lag etc

NauseousNancy · 04/01/2025 16:08

I have taken mine when they were 2&6, 4&8 and 7 and 11.

All were fab. Yes the younger the were the less they remember obviously but they had a wonderful time, and I will certainly always remember their little faces full of magic ❤️ 2&6 probably my personal favourite because they just thought everything was absolutely magical.

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:08

ThrivingOutOfSpite · 04/01/2025 16:04

We took DS when 6. Yes they had fun, but they really don’t remember it so I wish I’d waited until they were older.

That was my concern that they would t really remember it at that age x

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LittleRedRidingHoody · 04/01/2025 16:08

We're about to head back from our trip! DS is 5 and it's honestly so so magical.
I avoided it for a while thinking he was too small and now I'm thinking this is the perfect age - no moaning, not much jet lag, happy to walk around and also easily persuadable to head back nice and early 😂

Shot myself in the foot though as he's already asking when we can come back!

Makelikeatreeandleaf · 04/01/2025 16:10

Did DLP at 4, which was perfect and then DWO at 9 - great age to cope with the travel, all the walking and got on most rides, but still young enough for the 'magic'.

ToastyCat · 04/01/2025 16:10

I took my 1 and 2 year old, and this year, I'm taking my 4 and 2 year old.

I think it's personal preference and whether it's a once in a lifetime kinda thing.

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:10

wonderstuff · 04/01/2025 16:06

We did it at 7 through to 18, our kids and their cousins, we were in our 40s, everyone had a blast. Our once in a lifetime trip became 4 trips. Our kids, at 14 and 17 are no longer interested, but we want to go back when they age out of holidays with us!

Amazing! Definitely a once in a life time trip! Glad you had a fab time xx

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:11

KnickerlessFlannel · 04/01/2025 16:06

Our dds were 4 and 9 this year when we took them and both absolutely loved it and dealt fine with flights and jet lag etc

Aww glad you had an amazing magical time ❤️

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:12

NauseousNancy · 04/01/2025 16:08

I have taken mine when they were 2&6, 4&8 and 7 and 11.

All were fab. Yes the younger the were the less they remember obviously but they had a wonderful time, and I will certainly always remember their little faces full of magic ❤️ 2&6 probably my personal favourite because they just thought everything was absolutely magical.

I'm definitely in it to see their little faces light up from all the magic ✨ glad you had a fantastic time creating wonderful memories ❤️

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GherkinsOnToast · 04/01/2025 16:12

We took ours at 8/9 when they still qualified as a child for Disney - They loved it and it has sparked a long love affair with Disney parks. We now visit parks annually and are only Shanghai short of fulfilling their Disney bucket list of visiting all the Disney Parks in the world.

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:13

LittleRedRidingHoody · 04/01/2025 16:08

We're about to head back from our trip! DS is 5 and it's honestly so so magical.
I avoided it for a while thinking he was too small and now I'm thinking this is the perfect age - no moaning, not much jet lag, happy to walk around and also easily persuadable to head back nice and early 😂

Shot myself in the foot though as he's already asking when we can come back!

Aww hope you had a fantastic time! Definitely worth it to see their faces light up with the magic! You better get planning for the next trip 🤣

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:14

Makelikeatreeandleaf · 04/01/2025 16:10

Did DLP at 4, which was perfect and then DWO at 9 - great age to cope with the travel, all the walking and got on most rides, but still young enough for the 'magic'.

Thank you! Hope you had an amazing trip and made lots of memories ❤️

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:15

ToastyCat · 04/01/2025 16:10

I took my 1 and 2 year old, and this year, I'm taking my 4 and 2 year old.

I think it's personal preference and whether it's a once in a lifetime kinda thing.

Hope you had an amazing magical time with your little babies 👶🏻

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:16

GherkinsOnToast · 04/01/2025 16:12

We took ours at 8/9 when they still qualified as a child for Disney - They loved it and it has sparked a long love affair with Disney parks. We now visit parks annually and are only Shanghai short of fulfilling their Disney bucket list of visiting all the Disney Parks in the world.

Wow Amazing! I hope you get to tick the Shanghai Disney off your list soon ❤️

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Username917778 · 04/01/2025 16:17

We've taken our kids at all ages and I always suggest 6/7 if it is a one and done trip for your family. Young enough for the magic but tall enough for most of the rides :)

There is no point waiting for them to be old enough to "remember". I barely remember my own trips as a teen. It is so worth it for you to see their faces light up x

Parker231 · 04/01/2025 16:21

first visit we did with DT’s was when they were just 10. Was ideal - happy to be up early for getting into the parks, able to walk around all day and could wait in the queues. Also they were old enough to participate in deciding what to do each day - Epcot today, Space Centre tomorrow and the beach the day after etc.

makemineadecaf · 04/01/2025 16:57

I took mine this year, age 2, 9 and 13. All absolutely loved it and were going again when youngest is 6

Doseofreality · 04/01/2025 18:04

Never. It’s hell on earth.

Moglet4 · 04/01/2025 18:09

DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 16:03

Hi All 😊

Just wanted people's opinions on what best age to take a child to Disney World Orlando?

I'm thinking about 5/6 years old for the Disney Magic - as they will still believe in the magic at that age.

Obviously not for the fast rides 🤣 that will probably require another trip at teenager age 🤣

6 or 7 (for your first trip)! By age 7 they usually are tall enough to go on a good chunk of the rides but there’s still magic there. Make sure you book the lunch with the princesses in Cinderella’s castle - it’s wonderful!

Glittertwins · 04/01/2025 18:19

Ours were 6 and they still remember it several years later. One of them was just tall enough for the faster rides and the steeper water slides much to the annoyance of the other one.

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 20:00

Username917778 · 04/01/2025 16:17

We've taken our kids at all ages and I always suggest 6/7 if it is a one and done trip for your family. Young enough for the magic but tall enough for most of the rides :)

There is no point waiting for them to be old enough to "remember". I barely remember my own trips as a teen. It is so worth it for you to see their faces light up x

Glad you had an amazing time and yes I can't wait to see the look on their little faces when we do eventually take them ❤️

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 20:02

Parker231 · 04/01/2025 16:21

first visit we did with DT’s was when they were just 10. Was ideal - happy to be up early for getting into the parks, able to walk around all day and could wait in the queues. Also they were old enough to participate in deciding what to do each day - Epcot today, Space Centre tomorrow and the beach the day after etc.

That is another worry of mine with all the walking 🤣 taking a little one. Glad you had an amazing time with your 10 year old xx

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DaisyDooox · 04/01/2025 20:02

makemineadecaf · 04/01/2025 16:57

I took mine this year, age 2, 9 and 13. All absolutely loved it and were going again when youngest is 6

Amazing! Once you go, you get addicted 🤣 x

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