Choosing a Park Help!

[karan1981]

Hi, new to forum here.

We are planning to visit orlando for a 5 day with our 6 yr old son. We plan to cover 2 parks, where we have decided as Magic kingdom as the first one but we are still undecided on the second park. We want to choose b/w either Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios. Would appreciate your inputs on which would be a better one considering my 6yr old. Thanks

 

[Sandersfeld]

what are his intrests?? but without knowing that i would say Hollywood,, Slinky ride, toy story mania,muppets, mickey minnie wild ride,star wars...

 

[JIMINYCR]

Which park would be best decided by what your child would be more interested in. My DS at that age was enthralled by animals so AK would be for him. But later on he was a huge SW fan and started wanting to do more thrilling attractions so then ToT, RnRC and the ST attractions were what made him want more of DHS. You should look at what each park offers and discuss with him what most would be better to spend the time on. Both parks have something to offer, so what’s going to give one the nod over the other will differ for families.

 

[wdwmagic]

Hi, new to forum here.

We are planning to visit orlando for a 5 day with our 6 yr old son. We plan to cover 2 parks, where we have decided as Magic kingdom as the first one but we are still undecided on the second park. We want to choose b/w either Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios. Would appreciate your inputs on which would be a better one considering my 6yr old. Thanks

Welcome!

Without knowing specifics about your interests, I would say that generally Studios would be the best option.

 

[WDWmazprty]

Yes....unless he's an avid animal lover Hollywood Studios would be better most likely.

 

[JohnD]

As you can see Epcot is at the bottom of everyone's list. Looks like a toss up between Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. That comes down to the kid's interests. My personal choice would be AK because of the animals (Safari, three main walking trails, Rafiki) and shows (Lion King, Nemo, Bird Show). But HS does have kid friendly rides (Mickey&Minnie, Slinky Dog, Alien Saucers, Toy Story). Good luck!

 

[JusticeDisney]

Welcome to the forum! I agree with what has been said above, in that generally speaking I would think that Hollywood Studios might be the better option for your son.

Whatever you end up deciding, I hope you guys have the best time!

 

[MissViv]

My vote is for HS.

 

[donnylambb]

Hollywood studios

 

[We love Edna Mode]

Just got back with my five year old grandson. Went to both and he was much more excited and happier in HollywoodvStudios

 

[KaliSplash]

Well, my grandchildren 7, 5, and 3 are all Star Wars fans, so it's not a hard decision.

 

[LittleMerman]

I would go with AK. There isn't a ton to do for little ones in HS and at least at AK you can look at animals. Really comes down to animals vs. Star Wars & Toy Story. But even if your 6 year old is into those IPs, there's not much for them to actually do there besides enjoy the lands and eat.

 

[jloucks]

Add to all of this, you can go to zoos in most major cities. HS is just one place.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

Hi, new to forum here.

We are planning to visit orlando for a 5 day with our 6 yr old son. We plan to cover 2 parks, where we have decided as Magic kingdom as the first one but we are still undecided on the second park. We want to choose b/w either Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios. Would appreciate your inputs on which would be a better one considering my 6yr old. Thanks

Do you have 5 days at WDW or plan to just spend 2 days in parks? If you have 5 days why not do both?
That said I kean to HS just because walking around the star wars area is so cool.

 

[danyoung56]

As you can see Epcot is at the bottom of everyone's list.

That's because the OP said it wasn't an option - it was between DAK and DHS. I'm a big fan of Epcot, even for kids.

 

[JohnD]

That's because the OP said it wasn't an option - it was between DAK and DHS. I'm a big fan of Epcot, even for kids.

Yeah, I think I figured that out. That was my point anyway. The OP knew it. I knew it. The responses drove that point home.

 

[NickMaio]

Hi, new to forum here.

We are planning to visit orlando for a 5 day with our 6 yr old son. We plan to cover 2 parks, where we have decided as Magic kingdom as the first one but we are still undecided on the second park. We want to choose b/w either Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios. Would appreciate your inputs on which would be a better one considering my 6yr old. Thanks

Hollywood....hands down.
Slinky is perfect for a 6 yr old.
Lots of rides.