Girl at Disneyworld
  • On Nov 21, 2025
    Jabeen from NJ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We’re visiting Disney with our 4and 5 year old daughters and want to avoid an overly packed trip. With 4 park days, would you recommend doing 2 days at Magic Kingdom and 2 other parks, or one different park each day? And which one?

    Hiya, Jabeen! Welcome to planDisney! 

    Every age is a great age to visit Walt Disney World, but I have some truly delightful memories of vacations from when my kiddos were 4 and 5 years old. Watching them experience the magic for the first time, or at least the first time that they might remember, and seeing the happiness on their faces, is something you will treasure forever. 

    I like your idea of spending two days at the Magic Kingdom because I did the same thing when my kids were that age. There is so much to see and do at the Magic Kingdom for this age group that you can easily fill up two days if you are actively trying not to overdo it. We would split up the park and tackle a couple of lands each day, but we also had the flexibility to revisit the kids’ newfound favorite attractions on the second day. 

    As for which other theme parks to visit, it really depends on what your children are interested in. I would start by visiting the Attractions and Entertainment page and using the filters to see what rides your kids might enjoy. There are filters for ride type, interests, ages, and height, which can be a big help in quickly seeing what each park has to offer your family. 

    One tip I always like to give parents with young kids is to avoid dinner reservations and to focus on breakfast and lunch if you’d like to do table service or character dining. Every child is different, but I’ve found that many kids, especially my own, are starting to enter tired territory by dinner time. Better to have a flexible schedule and the option to go back to your hotel for some pool time if a tantrum seems possible. 

    I’m sure your family adventure at Walt Disney World will be amazing, Jabeen! Make sure you check out the planDisney video library for more family vacation tips, and don’t hesitate to come back if you have additional questions. We’re always happy to help! 

    Magical travels! 

    Matt 
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Meet the Panelist: Matthew, Minnesota

Hey there! I'm Matt, a husband, dad of three, and amateur Disney Parks historian. When I'm not enjoying the sights and sounds of Adventureland, you'll find me back home in Minnesota developing exhibits for children's museums and science centers. I've been visiting Walt Disney World since I was a kid and now I plan awesome Disney vacations for my own family and friends. Whether it's your first trip or 100th visit to the Vacation Kingdom, I'm sure you have some questions. So let's get you some answers!  Learn More About Matthew

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