Hi Ganesh!
Welcome to planDisney! There is nothing quite as magical as experiencing the parks with your children. Some of my best memories have been made watching my three boys grow up enjoying Walt Disney World Resort! Ultimately, the best plan for your vacation will be unique to you and your family, but I’m happy to share a few ideas as you prepare for what I’m sure will be a trip filled with your own bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful memories.
Ganesh, I usually like to leave some time in my schedule for rest and relaxation, especially when traveling with little ones. With that in mind, I often don’t plan visits to the parks on our arrival or departure days. Just because we’re not in the parks doesn’t mean that we don’t get to experience plenty of Disney magic. These days are the perfect opportunity to
book a character dining experience located at one of the Disney Resort Hotels. Imagine having dinner on your arrival day with royalty at 1900 Park Fare inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or spending your last morning enjoying some Minnie waffles with Minnie Mouse and friends at Cape May Cafe inside Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Keep in mind that
advanced dining reservations are available beginning 60 days before your trip, so you can start booking now!
At Magic Kingdom, I would suggest purchasing
Lightning Lane Multi Pass to minimize your wait time in lines for attractions throughout the day. As a reminder, Guests staying at a Disney Resort Collection hotel can start making their Lightning Lane purchases 7 days before their check-in date for the length of their stay. Some of our
favorite attractions that the whole family can enjoy include The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. There are also several opportunities to
meet Disney Princesses if your girls would like to say hi to some royal friends during your day in the park. Both Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade and Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away are wonderfully fun for children, and I don't think any visit is complete without viewing Happily Ever After!
On the day you visit Animal Kingdom, I would plan to take advantage of
Early Theme Park Entry if you are a resort Guest, and enjoy a stroll around Discovery Island for some great pictures before heading to Kilimanjaro Safaris, which opens during normal operating hours. The
shows at Animal Kingdom are not-to-be-missed, with both Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue. . .and Beyond! being popular with my little ones!
There is so much more to share, Ganesh, but I hope this has at least provided a helpful start as you continue to plan for your upcoming visit! I'd also suggest taking a peek at our
planDisney Video Library for some video guides we've put together specifically about visiting the parks with little ones! Of course, if you have any other questions, you're always welcome to be our Guest again here at planDisney!
See ya real soon!
Kristi