What Is the Greatest Age for Disney World?

Determining one of the best age for Disney World will be tough. If you happen to deliver them too younger, for instance, they’ll solely have photographs as proof of their go to to Mickey’s homeland. However can a child truly age out of Disney? This was the query I requested myself after we lastly took my two children, ages 7 and 12, to Disney World in Orlando for the primary time this spring. 

From earlier journeys to Disneyland, I knew that my 7 yr previous was in that candy spot of soaking within the magic. Not solely is he in peak imagination-mode however having just lately reached the 48-inch journey top, he reveled in having the ability to journey the massive child rides (vital to a little bit brother). However I apprehensive that my 12 yr previous may discover all of the Disney wonders too “kiddish,” a priority that dissipated as quickly as we arrived at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn.

Not solely have been they charmed by the lodge’s grand old-world model, however as we entered our room, their eyes instantly lit up after they noticed the Alexa gadget on our nightstand carrying Mickey ears—aka “Hey, Disney.” This in-room assistant amused them with jokes from Goofy, answered questions concerning the park from Mickey, and—as my 7-year-old unintentionally found—had the flexibility to order toiletries, which arrived sooner than it took for me to know that he was critical when he stated he requested Disney for tissues. Disney mode was activated for each children even earlier than discovering the rollercoaster-inspired slide on the pool.

However what would occur after we made our approach contained in the parks? From navigating the Animal and Magic Kingdom to discovering our favourite rides, right here’s every thing we discovered on our journey, together with (what I really feel) is one of the best age for Disney World. 

Reaching New Heights

As talked about, at 48 inches, my 7 yr previous was lastly tall sufficient to journey on all the massive child rides. I watched him fearlessly hop on Tron at Magic Kingdom and Guardians of the Galaxy at EPCOT whereas I held my breath hoping he didn’t fall out of both. Spoiler alert: he didn’t. 

Hitting these new heights meant we have been in a position to pack mild and depart behind the stroller! I used to be undoubtedly apprehensive my toddler would have a tough time and get exhausted with all of the steps we’d stroll every day however pleasure powered him by—as did a number of treats (whats up, nutella and fruit waffle sandwich at Sleepy Hole Refreshments).

There’s An App for That

Whereas Disney World requires some good planning, they’re all the time engaged on methods to assist households alongside the way in which. Certainly one of our necessities for the journey was downloading the My Disney Cellular app, which we relied on for protecting observe of wait instances, making (and altering) restaurant suggestions, and navigating the park. My large child favored having the ability to take a look at the journey instances and plan our subsequent transfer alongside us. This—together with our Magic Bands, which made purchases and park entry a cinch—have been a should for our journey. 

Fact be advised, as completely as it’s possible you’ll plan, in some unspecified time in the future in your journey you can find your self on a line that may put a pause on the magic. And for that, Disney has launched the Play Disney Parks Cellular App: an interactive app that gamifies the journey line for you and your children with Disney trivia and attraction-themed experiences that join your journey along with your app. Excited to see them proceed to construct out these options.

Surprises at Each Nook

We visited all 4 parks on our 4 day journey. Whereas we cherished all of them, the park we have been most shocked by was Animal Kingdom. The animatronics within the Na’vi River journey have been gorgeous, and whereas I took the “rooster exit” out resulting from movement illness, my children couldn’t cease speaking about Avatar Flight of Passage. Even cooler—even for many who don’t love a present store second—proper throughout from the journey’s exit, children are in a position to make their very own Avatar doll! My 12 yr previous cherished the expertise, having the ability to have his face scanned and selecting his most popular hair, eyes, and extra. 

On prime of that the Kilimanjaro Safari was breathtaking. Dwelling to roughly 2,000 animals– together with lions, elephants, flamingos, rhinos and extra–Animal Kingdom is a zoo and conservation middle, however not like one you’ve ever seen earlier than.

Core Reminiscences Unlocked For All 

The factor about Disney World is that there isn’t a such factor as ageing out. There may be additionally no proper or incorrect reply to the query “what’s the finest age for Disney World?” Nonetheless, I’ll say that being older proved an effective way for me and my husband to faucet into our internal little one. A few of my favourite moments have been driving the identical EPCOT rides I did as a baby. I used to be nervous as I watched my 12 yr previous on SpaceShip Earth, questioning if he’d suppose it was tacky or be as enamored as I used to be as a child, however not even midway by he stated “that is actually cool,” which actually made me mushy as I used to be already full of deep nostalgia. 

Hollywood Studio additionally introduced again recollections, visiting the Indiana Jones reside present for one. And to say I loved attending to sing alongside to a few of my favourite Disney tunes at Magnificence and the Beast Stay on Stage whereas my husband took the youngsters to journey Tower of Terror (one among his childhood favorites) is an understatement. 

The children discuss this journey usually and I think about they may for nothing wanting a lifetime. As a result of, whether or not you wish to admit it or not, Disney World is, in actual fact, that magical.