First time going to Disney World with 8 year old daughter

[stacylee9315]

This is my first time going to Disney with my 8 year old daughter, we are going on a 7 day 6 night vacation with family. We are staying at a vacation home. Can anyone recommend things to see and do that won't cost me an arm and two legs..(lol) while we are there? Total of kids going age ranges 8 years old (3) 13 years old (1) 16-17 years old (2)
(TIA)

 

[stacylee9315]

A family friend has a relative who lives in Florida also. Is their any discounts for state residents?

 

[Prince-1]

My kids are much older now but when they were younger we loved going to the Ft. Wilderness campground to watch a movie and make s'mores. You can bring your own supplies or buy a s'mores kit. Chip and Dale make an appearance as well. Have fun whatever you do.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/chip-n-dale-campfire-sing-a-long/

 

[DisneyHead123]

To clarify, do you mean on Disney property, or the Orlando area?

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Just remember that you don’t have to do everything in one day. Pace yourself. Plenty of free/low cost options (Disney Springs, resort hopping, Boardwalk, and places off-property like ICON and Wonderworks)

Just do some research, watch some videos, and ask some questions. You’ll be fine.

 

[DW Aficionado]

This is my first time going to Disney with my 8 year old daughter, we are going on a 7 day 6 night vacation with family. We are staying at a vacation home. Can anyone recommend things to see and do that won't cost me an arm and two legs..(lol) while we are there? Total of kids going age ranges 8 years old (3) 13 years old (1) 16-17 years old (2)
(TIA)

Oh wow, what a wonderful experience she, and you, are going to have. At 8 years old, may I suggest the majority of the time at the Magic Kingdom

 

[JoeCamel]

A family friend has a relative who lives in Florida also. Is their any discounts for state residents?

They could get a discount or get a discounted room in their name but the offer cannot be transfered. Tickets are assigned to a person and ID is checked

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Have fun

 

[stacylee9315]

To clarify, do you mean on Disney property, or the Orlando area?

I'm sorry, I mean at Disney World

 

[DisneyHead123]

I'm sorry, I mean at Disney World

I’m not sure what sites I can link here, but I would start by Googling “resort hopping”. There is a lot to see and do at the different Disney resorts! Are you driving or using ride shares? If you’re driving, other posters may be able to speak more to the best place to park. Disney Springs is also a great area and entry is free.

 

[GigglesMcSnort]

free/low cost options (Disney Springs...)

That's certainly a novel way to describe a premium outdoor shopping mall.

 

[bwr827]

Are you looking for “things to see and do” that are not the theme parks?

You should first decide how many park days you want to do. The cost per day gets more affordable with each additional day. There’s a 4-day ticket deal, for example.

Once you’re in the park, you don’t need to spend anything extra if you don’t want to. Eg they allow you to bring in your own food, and you can take a backpack.

 

[Bullseye1967]

That's certainly a novel way to describe a premium outdoor shopping mall.

There is a ton of free stuff at DS. 5 different stages with live music, dance parties for kids (and adults). The strolling piano, the splash pad to name a few.

 

[DW Aficionado]

Tell her before you go, that she will not be able to afford college now.