Disney World family vacation

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Anonymous wrote:My kids just don't really that much about it and it isn't worth the $$ spent. I think it depends on how much your kids like rides and characters.

We have been to various parks at various ages -- we've never done more than 2 parks in one visit. The things they liked best were kid-play areas (like big rope climbing areas or slides -- things that have nothing to do with Disney, but are very kid-friendly).

There is nothing so vital to see that it's worth pushing the kids beyond their limits. It's valuable to be able to leave the park and go back for rest/recharging at a hotel, and still come back later (if the adults are so inclined). It was cold in early March. LOVE the bread at the Kona Cafe (Hawaiian hotel).

Having been to MK, AK, MGM, Epcot, etc. multiple times, I finally have to admit, I just don't get the attraction.

Your kids sound very, very young if those were their favorite parts.

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Pull the kids out of school and go at the end of January. The weather is perfect and the parks are empty.

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The app mousewait is great, it gives ride wait times and is a forum you can get great tips from folks who have annual passs. We went 6 years ago at the end of may and had a fantastic time. Stayed at shades of green. Would love to go back! We did 10 days and could of done more

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I'm pushing 40, and I'm not sure London or Paris are truly "vacations." Trips, sure. But not vacations. Touring cities and museums would be a drag for most kids (and many adults).

Huh? My mom took us on a trip to London, parts of England, and Paris when we were 10 and 7. Both of us like museums, and we rented a car and drove out to Stone Henge, Bath (to see all those Roman ruins), and the White Horse of Uffington (I had just read a book about a girl who lived near the white horse of Uffington, so I was really curious). Lovely scenery, and everything looks different from a car trip in the US since things are so old and there are castle ruins everywhere. Totally magical for a 10 year old girl. I liked the grisly stories at the tower of London. We rode the chunnel to Paris and spent a couple days there. My brother had steak-frites at every bistro and was in heaven when he got a steak with fries and a lump of butter on top of it (not healthy, but it's vacation!). We wandered through the open air market and got amazing cheese and chocolate croissants. Went up the Eiffel tower. My parents skipped out on the Louvre and went to the Musee D'Orsay instead because she was worried about our ability to trek through the Louvre when we were so young. We had a great time, and it was mostly relaxing and a change of scenery. I think it's all about your attitude. It was definitely far more memorable in the long run than summer after summer trip in Ocean City, and far from a "drag."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kids just don't really that much about it and it isn't worth the $$ spent. I think it depends on how much your kids like rides and characters.

We have been to various parks at various ages -- we've never done more than 2 parks in one visit. The things they liked best were kid-play areas (like big rope climbing areas or slides -- things that have nothing to do with Disney, but are very kid-friendly).

There is nothing so vital to see that it's worth pushing the kids beyond their limits. It's valuable to be able to leave the park and go back for rest/recharging at a hotel, and still come back later (if the adults are so inclined). It was cold in early March. LOVE the bread at the Kona Cafe (Hawaiian hotel).

Having been to MK, AK, MGM, Epcot, etc. multiple times, I finally have to admit, I just don't get the attraction.

Your kids sound very, very young if those were their favorite parts.

We love Disney, and also Universal, but even on our most recent trip, when my DS was 11, the playgrounds were a huge hit. I don't know that I'd say "favorite" because they were one of many thing he loved, but I would definitely say that the hours spent running around the "Boneyard" in AK would make his top 10 list.

My kid likes the rides and the shows, but they're exhausting. His ideal vacation at Disney or Universal alternates rides with other things. Ride a few rides, head to Tom Sawyer's Island to run around, ride a few more, eat a late breakfast with Pooh and friends at Crystal Palace, ride a few more rides, head back to the pool at the hotel . . .

[Anonymous]

My kid likes the rides and the shows, but they're exhausting. His ideal vacation at Disney or Universal alternates rides with other things. Ride a few rides, head to Tom Sawyer's Island to run around, ride a few more, eat a late breakfast with Pooh and friends at Crystal Palace, ride a few more rides, head back to the pool at the hotel . . .

It's been years and my kids are grown, but I still remember how much they enjoyed Tom Sawyer's Island--esp. playing in the fort. It was great "down" time from the crowds, lines, etc.

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You cannot do every single thing in one trip unless you stay for 14 days + and if you did that you'll want to kill someone. Take your time. Hit the highlights and take a moment to step back and enjoy the ride. Let the kids lead the touring somewhat. Don't rush them from place to place too much. If they're having fun playing in the fountain outside of "Honey I Shrunk the Audience," then have a seat and let them play. Go during the off-season so that you can see more in less time.