Riding with kids

[charmmy]

Hi all, new to posting but i've been reading here for a while.

Next week i'll be in WDW with my husband and 2 year old daughter. i know we will have to do the rider swap for some rides, but what about ones she can ride?

Are there rides that will let all 3 of us ride in the same car? (if so, what ones?) Also looking for any riding tips. I already have most of the basics down and what to expect, i'm just unsure about the rides.

 

[melmood2000]

My family just went in October with my 1 year old daughter. There were a lot of rides that the 3 of us were able to ride. Some of the rides are large boats that you wont have to worry about like It's a small world and Pirates of the Caribbean. A few rides that we rode with 3 when it typically is only 2 were Buzz light year she rode on my lap, and Haunted Mansion at HM make sure she is sitting on the seat because the bar is lowered automatically and she could get squished if she was on your lap. My 1 year old wasn't scared during the Haunted mansion but a 2 year old might :shrug: The clams at Nemo in Epcot we sat 3. At the 3d shows she sat on our lap we just made sure she got glasses. The carousel I rode on the horse with her, it was a little tall for me to feel safe holding her while standing beside the horse, but we both fit fine on one horse. We didn't ride Dumbo or the flying carpets so I'm not sure if 3 fit in those? I can't think of any others at the moment, were there any specific rides you were thinking of?

 

[charmmy]

I was just wondering about rides like HM etc. with the smaller vehicles.. I tried to google for info but there's not much online about this, just height/age restrictions. Thank you for the info though.

 

[Master Yoda]

You will find the majority of the rides that a 2 year can go on will allow either lap seating or will have enough room to seat all three of you (Haunted Mansion included). About the only attractions that I can think of that you might have an issue with are the spinners like Dumbo, Astro Orbiter, etc.

 

[journ116]

Hi Charmmy! Like you, I am a long-time reader and first-time poster!

I recently returned from my 11th trip to WDW, and my 9th trip as a mother! When we went two weeks ago (with my DH and our DD's, ages 5 & 1), here is what we rode as a family of four:

MK
Dumbo (2 cars, you'll probably ride in 1)
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1)
Snow White's Scary Adventure (1)
Peter Pan's Flight (1)
It's a Small World (1 row)
Carrousel (someone will need to stand next to your daughter while she's on a horse)
Buzz Lightyear (1)
Magic Carpets of Aladdin (1)
Jungle Cruise (1)
Pirates (1 row)
Railroad (1 row, just remember to fold up your stroller)

EP
The Seas with Nemo & Friends (1 clam-mobile)
Living with the Land (1 row)
Gran Fiesta Tour (Mexico, 1 row)

HS
Toy Story Mania (just watch your little one's face around the lap bar because the ride is jerky)

AK
Kilimanjaro Safari (1 row)
Triceratop Spin (like Dumbo, 1 or 2 cars)

I didn't include Haunted Mansion, Maelstrom (Norway @ EP), The Great Movie Ride (HS) or Backlot Tour (HS) because our 5 y.o. wouldn't even go near the entrance (surprisingly she really enjoyed Pirates!). I hope this helps a little!

Enjoy your trip and remember to hydrate & take breaks in the AC (i.e. indoor shows, shops, etc.)!:wave: