Having kids= non adult????

[ZambeziZelda]

my son will be about one and a half when we go next year. too young? im hoping not:veryconfu

We took my sister last February, and she was about 15 months old...will she remember the trip? Of course not. She did, however, have a spectacular time, and I'm sure she'll love lookin at the pictures when she's a little older.

 

[kachow]

My wife and I go now, without kids, and I know when we go with kids it WILL be different. Right now we can zoom to whatever ride we want, or decide to head back to the hotel pool for a break, or go to P.I., or eat at a fancy restaurant and not have to consider how to fit kids in those plans. Not that doing that will be a great hardship, but the trips will definitely be different with kids - probably overwhelmingly in a good way, but some things will be missed.

 

[CelticRose]

The minute we hit the gates, we turn into 10 year olds. DH and I are both in our 40's and our DS is 26. Next year when we go in May, we will have the DD-In-Law, 25, and DGS who is 4, so I will get to see their expressions as they are both first timers, DDIL has no idea what is in store for her at the MK. :dazzle:

I think true Disneyphiles, all turn into our inner child once we hit the gates.

PS: Save a seat for me on Dumbo, I'll be the redhead with my mouse ears on:sohappy:

210 Days and we are there!

 

[durangojim]

We've taken our son since he was 1 1/2 months old. He's 13 months now andhas been 4 times. Each trip has seen him develop something new. He may not remember these trips when he's older, but he sure is having fun and feeling the love now, and is there anything better than having your little one watching the fireworks or hugging Mickey and then turning to you and giving you a giant toothles smile? I think not, plus you'll get hundreds or thousands of great photos.

 

[Master Yoda]

There is no question kids will change things and it is all up to your perception as to weather that change is a positive, neutral or negative change. I love going both with and without my kids. The parks are easier without the kids but you don't get moments like these without the kids.

photo album

 

[durangojim]

So my fiance and I are watching TV and I tell her that when our baby is born we can take it to WDW to get a hair cut.

Then the following conversation took place:


Her: You know when we go to WDW this year, it'll be the last time you get to go as an adult.

Me: What do you mean?

Her: Well, after the baby's born we'll be doing all kids stuff.

Me: Babe. I never go to Disney as an adult. :lol: That's what Disney is all about.

Another thing I forgot to mention is that you can still do "adult" things. There is an in room baby sitting service that we used when or little guy was 9 months and also this past trip. This allowed us to have a a couple great evenings at the Cali Grille. In Feb next year just my wife and I are going for our 5 year anniversary and we're leaving our son with his grandparents. Tell your wife that Disney can be whatever type of experience you want it to be and enjoy your trip - it will be amazing seeing the parks through your child's eyes.

 

[wdwhoneymooner]

Our visits now are mostly for our kids' enjoyment. We get the bonus of seeing them having a good time. Our son was <2 y.o. on his first visit and we knew we weren't going for his sake but for ours. Same for our daughter. They now seem to comprehend and appreciate our visits and relive our vacations through the videos and pictures we've taken. Our son is 5 and can tell you where all the attractions are located in all four theme parks. No kidding.

 

[Erika]

my son will be about one and a half when we go next year. too young? im hoping not:veryconfu

Our friends have taken their son at 1 1/2- 2 yrs. Sure, he won't remember it, but he did have fun. As long as you go at his pace and know that you're not going to see much of anything, you will probably be fine. You know your son better than anyone so just do what works for him.

 

[seabee1]

my son will be about one and a half when we go next year. too young? im hoping not:veryconfu

The first time my youngest went to Disney she was 5 mos. we don't really count that trip for her, because we were basically bringing my oldest who was 3 there. However, we went again the following year and my youngest was 1 1/2. She loved it! I mean you won't be doing the big rides, but the joy she had with the characters and the rides she could do was awesome to see. If you don't over pack your days with plans and just go with the flow you will have a great time. Remember that they are young and may need a break mid-day. I think that most people who complain about bringing young ones maybe have jam packed their day and overloaded the kids.

I say take him/her and enjoy the time you have with them that young.:wave:

 

[Ciciwoowoo]

If you take a kid with you to WDW, when you act like a dork and go nuts over Mickey, no one things anything bad about you.

Not that I do this or anything....

 

[head mouse]

Another thing I forgot to mention is that you can still do "adult" things. There is an in room baby sitting service that we used when or little guy was 9 months and also this past trip. This allowed us to have a a couple great evenings at the Cali Grille. In Feb next year just my wife and I are going for our 5 year anniversary and we're leaving our son with his grandparents. Tell your wife that Disney can be whatever type of experience you want it to be and enjoy your trip - it will be amazing seeing the parks through your child's eyes.

There is NO WAY on earth I would take my kid (no mater how young) to Disney and leave them in a baby sitting room. If we can't do something with them, then we don't need to do it.

JMO

 

[TestTrack]

There is NO WAY on earth I would take my kid (no mater how young) to Disney and leave them in a baby sitting room. If we can't do something with them, then we don't need to do it.

JMO

:sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy:

 

[durangojim]

There is NO WAY on earth I would take my kid (no mater how young) to Disney and leave them in a baby sitting room. If we can't do something with them, then we don't need to do it.

JMO

That's good and you should do whatever you feel appropriate as a parent but for any other parents reading this post the Kid's nite out service is excellent. Also you're not leaving him in a babysitting room, the sitter comes to your hotel. my son had a great time for the three hours we were gone during the first trip and slept the entire thee hours during the second. For those of us who like to spend a couple of hours of romantic adult time together,it is a great service and there are many threads on it. I can understand how leaving your child with a stranger can be frightening (my wife was very apprehnsive) . We had the same sitter both times (she's a grandmother and former nurse) and she has been great. I was only trying to offer a way to still have an "adult" time at disney.

 

[CelticRose]

My DS, reminded me last night that at 15 (he is now 26) he rode in the front cab of the monorail from EpCot to the TTC. He said he can hardly wait to relive the experience and ask to ride in the front cab with his DS (4). I don't know who is more excited about riding in the front cab him or his son, as for me I will watch the two of them share a special experience when they hit the gates and both of them will be 4.

I'm so verclemped, talk amongst yourselves

 

[durangojim]

Grandparents + grandkids + Disney = Joy, at least that was my experience with my son and my parents las december.

 

[jesserin]

No matter how many times you've gone there as an adult; the first time you go with your child is something you will always remember. You will experience the Magic through your child's eyes.


When your time comes, you will see what I mean.

agreed... even though we all act like kids in wdw... there's a part of you that grows up and will see it from your child's perspective... which is an amazing experience.

my son will be about one and a half when we go next year. too young? im hoping not:veryconfu

My daughter just turned a year and she's already been twice... and had SO much fun both times.

We took both our children to Disney World as early as 6 months old. In those "baby years" we certainly weren't taking them so to maximize their experience. We were going because we wanted to go. We became vets of the baby swap. Its interesting, because both my sons were great "tourists" as babies. They were not bothered by big crowds and loud noises. My oldest son, who is now 13, is especially proud that his WDW track record started at an early age.

If you want to take your kids when they are that young, realize that you have to adapt to their needs, but that the trip is not really going to be about them.

Exactly. Adjust and move on. Kid's just stare and love to look at all the people. LOL sooo funny watching them take it all in.

There is NO WAY on earth I would take my kid (no mater how young) to Disney and leave them in a baby sitting room. If we can't do something with them, then we don't need to do it.

JMO

I said that too. Until I had a baby. LOL

 

[goofntink]

OOOKAAY, ......Besides a couple others here, are we the only ones who got the joke. Hello....I never go to Disney as an adult...get it?. When he goes he turns into a big child!

 

[CelticRose]

OOOKAAY, ......Besides a couple others here, are we the only ones who got the joke. Hello....I never go to Disney as an adult...get it?. When he goes he turns into a big child!

Adult???? I'm supposed to be an Adult at WDW????? Where in the guide book does it say that????? All these years I thought I was 10:lol:

 

[bayoutinkbelle]

My son and I go in the summer and always have a wonderful time. In October, it's a girls-only trip and we always have a wonderful time.

Same trips, different experiences.

 

[durangojim]

Um, I don't get it? (scratches head)