EPCOT; Mother and Son; Spaceship Earth
  • On Jun 21, 2010
    Amanda from LA Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi Joel, Love the disney panel ! We will be bringing our 2yr old son to WDW Nov 30-Dec.5th for his 1st visit and birthday staying at the Contempo. How would u suggest we plan out our days and what rides will be appropriate for my little one Thanks Amanda

    Hi, Amanda! Thanks for the question. How awesome that your son's first visit will be his birthday too! The Contemporary is an awesome resort, especially with little ones. The monorail is so handy for visiting the Magic Kingdom and Epcot - especially if he falls asleep in the stroller. If that's the case, you can let him keep sleeping without having to unload him.

    It's also easy to visit some of the great restaurants on the monorail loop. 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian or Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary would be great places for his birthday meal. For you and dad, make sure to get a cup of Kona coffee at the Poly. Most coffee elsewhere is, er, awful.

    Now that we've talked food and transportation, let's talk about the parks.  The Traveling with Little Ones page on the Disney World website includes a link on the right hand side for attraction height requirements. Many attractions have no height requirement at all. In fact, nothing in Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom has a height requirement. Start with more easy-going rides to help your son become acclimated to the type of experience he can expect from attractions.

    For example, there are several attractions that use boats to move guests through the experience. He'll feel much more prepared for Pirates of the Caribbean or Maelstrom, for example, if you take him on it's a small world, Living with the Land or Gran Fiesta Tour first. Taking similar precautions can also help with other experiences. For dark rides, start with Peter Pan's Flight or The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh before considering Snow White's Scary Adventures or the Haunted Mansion.

    Check out TouringPlans.com crowd calendar for tips on which parks to visit each day, and come on back if you have any other questions!
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Meet the Panelist: Joel, Wisconsin

I’m the proud papa of two little pirates or princes (depending on the day!) I enjoy sharing information to help beginners with little ones - including naps, strollers, rider swaps, height restrictions, scary rides, touring plans, characters and dining. Learn More About Joel

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