Welcome to planDisney, Robin! I'm so happy to chat with you today about your son's first visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth to celebrate his first birthday! Double the celebrations means even more magical memories await you and your family this week! I still remember both of my girls' first visits, and their first rides on
Dumbo the Flying Elephant are at the top of my favorite memories because it's my all-time favorite attraction from my own childhood!
Robin, remember that at Disney, there's no height requirement for magic, and I think you'll be happy to hear that your son will be able to experience magic all around him, including riding many attractions at each of the theme parks!
Any attraction without a minimum height requirement will be family-friendly for your son to experience from the comfort of your lap! I'd love to share some of my top picks for your son's first visit at each park:
- Magic Kingdom Park - don't miss Peter Pan's Flight, "it's a small world", Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Jungle Cruise, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios - your son will love Toy Story Mania and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park - be sure to explore the savanna on Kilimanjaro Safaris and adventure through the world of Avatar on Na'Vi River Journey.
- EPCOT - Living with the Land and Spaceship Earth are timeless classics for all ages!
Robin, be sure to also save some time for your son to meet his favorite familiar characters throughout the parks, or consider booking a
character dining experience if you'd like to have a more relaxed meet and greet opportunity without waiting in line! My family loves to enjoy lunch or dinner at Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT or brunch at Topolino's Terrace to see some of our best Disney pals!
One last tip before I let you go, Robin, is to take a look at the
preschoolers guide where you'll find helpful information about things like stroller rentals, in-park Baby Care Centers, and Rider Switch options for more thrilling attractions that your son isn't quite ready for just yet!
I know you're going to have the best time seeing all the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort unfold through your son's eyes, Robin! Embrace every moment and immerse yourself in this special trip; it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you'll always remember! If you have any other questions before your visit, come back to
planDisney and let us know! We'll be here to help you find the magic at every age and stage of life!
See you real soon,
Alison