Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Hi everyone,


Thanks so much for all your advice about flying next once we've got a new addition. It's been so helpful and really put my mind at rest.


I was just wondering..


As we're going to America we'll most definitely be going to Disney World. Has anyone been with a really young baby (mine will be 6 months)? What are the best rides to take them on?


Thanks very much,

Emma xx

Hi Emma,


I have been to Disney a few times, the best ride for my six month was the small world boat ride, you can buy from Mothercare a wind up toy that plays the small world tune which you could play to your baby before and after your trip.


Good luck and have a great time, we love Disney!

I'd agree with Keef and say that 6 months is a bit young. The youngest we took ours to Disneyland was 12-14ish months on the Dumbo ride, train that goes around the entire park, It's a Small World and that was pretty much it. Many of the rides will have a height minimum and a young baby may not be allowed. You might want to check the Disney website or ring. Hope that helps.

I took my 6 month old to Disney on a 5 night trip! (and yes it was to Florida and it was no problem).


We got a couple of 'Disney bibles' from WHSmith which tell you which rides are suitable for what age so you can plan ahead. They also say which rides are slow or fast loading so you are not queuing too long. For example, the Dumbo ride is very slow loading and will take 3 hours with what looks like a short queue but a long queue at Small World can mean just a 5 minute wait.


You can do all the parks with a baby as the staff can do 'baby switches' for you. You line up as a family and you stand to one side and hold the baby whilst the others ride and then you can ride immediately afterwards. Usually they will let any other children ride a second time with you without queuing again.


At Epcot, the ride in the giant golf ball is so gentle my son fell asleep. At Magic Kingdom babies can ride on most rides but some are noisy and can upset a very sensitive child but was fine for mine so the books are worth getting to check beforehand so you know what is involved. At Animal Kingdom there are lots of shows and the animal safari. The only show that was a problem was 'It's A Bugs Life' as everyone screaming upset him and we couldn't get out in the dark. Also he has a fear of people dressed up in costumes and there are lots of those so we just avoided them but can be a delight for babies who like them.


The books also tell you where all the baby changing places are in the parks and have recommended plans for families with babies.


We also prebooked meals in the park months before we got there. The books will tell you how and will tell you lots of secrets. For example if you book at a particular restaurant at MGM Studios you get a special fastpass ticket to the Fantasia show with no queuing. There is also a restaurant that spins around slowly.


The only problem was the time difference as my son thought it was time to get up at 4 in the morning. However we were always at the park gate when it opened and so beat the queues. We have been again since then and have done more or less every ride in every park as the parks were almost empty when we went so if you have any more questions I might be able to answer them for you. I hope you have a good time.


Oh, and buy some Crocs for all the walking you will have to do. Your feet won't get sores or rubbing - they are standard footwear for visitors at Disney but make sure you get real branded Crocs for them to save your feet.

We went to Walt Disney World for the first time when our twins were 5 months old. They won't remember but we had a great time. I would highly recommend taking a baby carrier as well as a pram as you can't take a pram in most queues and restaurants. You will also have to collapse the pram to take the trolley if you are driving and need the transport to/from the car park. The Animal Kingdom & Epcot parks are the best for babies. The shows are great and there are some slow rides. You can make reservations in advance at the restaurants or bring your own food in.


For Magic Kingdom, I second the above recommendations for Its a small world - we went on it multiple times. Dumbo & Peter Pan are also really good.


Don't forget to get your Fastpass (they have this for Peter Pan) which saves you from standing in line for the most popular rides. You can only get one at a time and have to wait until your time slot ends before getting another one so get it first thing and then get another one when it runs out.


As mentioned above, take advantage of the the "baby swap" (which is really an "adult swap".) First, parents and kid(s) all line-up together; Parent A rides first with any older kids, while Parent B stays to one side with baby or under-height kids; once the ride is over, the parents change places, and again one parent rides while the other one waits.

There is also a single rider queue on some rides which works great as it normally moves very fast.


Have a great time!

Thanks so much everyone! I know 6 months is young but we booked the trip before we knew there was going to be three of us and I just don't think I could leave himn/her for 2 weeks.


I've heard a lot about it's a small world and the safari so they're definitely on the list now! I found a couple of websites on my search last week too, the dibb and FloridaBaby which were really helpful with rides and travel and packing etc so I feel all Florida clued up and smug now hehe!


I wish we were there now though and away from all this snow!! How is everyone getting on being snowed in?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • My understanding is the "free event" is 100% Gala, nothing to do with the council. Obviously Gala will still make money from the food & drink that they are trying to coerce punters into buying on their social media posts. Their costs will be negligible due to already having the infrastructure in place for Gala. So Gala are trying to appear community minded by providing this "free event", but the real goal is to set a precedent for a fourth day's festival - which surely no one could possibly object to?!? - in preparation for applying (again) for two three-day festivals spread over two weekends. It's only another two days, right, and the site & equipment is already there, so why would anyone object?!? More money for the council, much more money for Gala, win-win right? But yet another week of our park taken away from us, too, and another 18,000 people trampling & littering the park, and another week of disturbance for the native birds & wildlife...
    • Meson Don Felipe on The Cut was my go to place for many years. Though it's now many years since I was there. 10-15 minute walk from the Tate. If you go can you tell me what it's like nowadays?
    • Doubt you would have got much change out of £150.00 for battery and certainly having forked out for it, best to use your car. I recently sold  my car via webuyanycar.com - very pleasant experience & was roughly what I was expecting. Pop your bangers reg jnto their website to get an idea of price - they do send e mails once a fortnight/month just as an aid for you. Easy enough to delete - don’t even have to read valuation. They literally buy any car - if you can’t get it to them, they will charge you to get it there or recommend a co that will do it for you. Must say, mine was a 2014 reg and whilst a bit suspicious, paid extra to get money into my account as needed it for next car but was assured funds had I not gone down route I took would be in my account within 5 days. I now live in the country - every time I have been back to Dulwich and surrounding area, normally get a fine for driving at wrong time or parking at  wrong time so if I drive now, park in West or East Dulwich and do everything else by public transport and walking.  Were I still to be living in ED then before I left was pondering this very issue but since I have been back regularly for health reason I no longer drive but take the train and then buses, walk or Uber. Much cheaper than running a car and had I stayed, that would have been the course I would have taken. I don’t go out everyday, have an allotment or job to go to or family so in my case, would be cheaper not to have a car.  Was truely shocked   at the cost of second hand cars…..but where I now live only has a smattering of buses so no choice but to have wheels to get from A to B etc.          
    • If you don't use the car often then suggest disconnect the battery between use by undoing the earth (negative / minus sign) cable from the battery and the battery will then last longer between use. Remember, central locking, alarm, clock, etc won't work with battery disconnected and wit ours I have to lock the doors with central locking before disconnecting battery as only have key on one door (leave bonnet open before locking doors). Hope this helps  
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...