disneygirl1024
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My son just turned 18 and he still loves it. He is looking into the college program to be there more.
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The Teenager!
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MagicMegan
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I have been going to Disney my entire life... I am 27... and have gone 27 times, I think. BUT... I did go through the "I want to be home with my friends and not in Disney with my family" stage. This was from about 13-18. All I can say is it depends on the person. Maybe bringing a friend, maybe time alone in the park... maybe a special tour?
annawilliams
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I'm 22 and still beg to go back. 
MIKETFROMRI
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Our daughters are 19 and 25..son 22 and they still love going. Our 19 yr old will be coming along in July. The other 2 are at stage qwhere they go alone with friends. BUT they would come along with us if they hadnt planned with friends.
C.FERNIE
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Been going since i was like ten or something and now that i am married and older we both hate it when both sets of parents go without us really really hate it lol :wave:
Joshua&CalebDad
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I was a Disney Teenager...
Some of my first and best memories as a child were from WDW. My mom was a cast member in Epcot and I remember going to the parks on her days off. My sheets were Disney themed and I had Mickey Mouse wallpaper, this was when I was 3 -4. Alas, the magic had to end and we moved back up north to NY. As I grew older I would love to take trips to see the family in Florida because that usually meant a trip to WDW for at least one day. There was a span from my late teens and 20's that I did not go to the parks because I was becoming a grownup and now had to pay for a mortgage and so on, oh the agony. However, since I now have children, I can make an excuse to go back and I can proudly say we have gone once a year the past two years and will be heading back this Novemeber for another week. Not only that, my wofe has become a convert and loves our trips.
Some of my first and best memories as a child were from WDW. My mom was a cast member in Epcot and I remember going to the parks on her days off. My sheets were Disney themed and I had Mickey Mouse wallpaper, this was when I was 3 -4. Alas, the magic had to end and we moved back up north to NY. As I grew older I would love to take trips to see the family in Florida because that usually meant a trip to WDW for at least one day. There was a span from my late teens and 20's that I did not go to the parks because I was becoming a grownup and now had to pay for a mortgage and so on, oh the agony. However, since I now have children, I can make an excuse to go back and I can proudly say we have gone once a year the past two years and will be heading back this Novemeber for another week. Not only that, my wofe has become a convert and loves our trips.
UPbeekeeper
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Awww...that brought a tear to my eye.
This was a really good thread. Our trip will include teens who are not quite as obsessed as I am, so I am glad to read some of the tips everyone has included. I think in my mind, I think I was envisioning us as this happy, fun filled, Brady Bunch family enjoying every magic-filled second together as a family. The reality is that I need to rethink that fantasy and give them time to themselves if they want it to do their own thing, so the time we do spend together will be enjoyable, and not a "chore".
Sometimes I forget what it was like to be a teen, and how much your independence means at that age.
Very interesting thread, thanks for posting it.
EvilQueen-T
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I think it just depends on the kid. I started going to wdw in 1972 when I was 5 and doing all the ritual rights of passage through grad night etc...until I grew up and had my own kids. My son is 27, daughter 22, and niece 20. All 3 still love going. As they got older getting them more and more involved in the planning made all the difference. Taking time to do things like the water parks, renting the little sea racers, nice dinners if that's something they like or at least having a few picks of their own, a concert at hob, sometimes (if do-able) letting them bring a best friend on the trip, and unless they're game for it skipping rides like dumbo. It certainly becomes a different dynamic as they get older but that's not always a bad thing...it can be quite liberating. My daughter was getting to where she didn't go on every trip but then at her request she and I had a great time spending her last birthday doing 2 days at food and wine (her idea)...so even if it gets to be "not their favorite thing" there are ways to keep them in the fold. Of course it can also bite you in the wallet...she just got engaged and guess where she wants the wedding :zipit:
flavious27
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Have him hang out at the pool, he should find something to entertain himself.
Thanks To All.
Once again,many thanks to all,this info is for my WDW reference book.:wave:
Once again,many thanks to all,this info is for my WDW reference book.:wave:
popcenturylover
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Three years ago we took our then 15 & 17 year old kids along with our 8 month old to WDW. We stayed on-site so it gave them alot of freedom. We let them wander a bit as long as they stayed together. We did give them a curfew and some times to do things with us. For the most part I think that they had fun. We are going back in Sept. but, without the older kids because they have college and other things going on.
DisneyDebNJ
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Jill, wait til they're in their 20s and turn to you and say, while standing watching Wishes or Illuminations "Mom, you gave me so many great memories here, thank you, I love you." My son did that two years ago, I cried like a baby, a mother was standing next to me, SHE started crying! :ROFLOL: We stood there, two strangers, hugging and sobbing like babies, the only thing we had in common, was we were Disney Moms. Of course, my son walked over to my DH and said "Sheesh, I'll never say THAT again" Embarrassment at its best! LOL
DisneyDebNJ
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Teens don't like to admit they love Disney, it's *not cool*, but they go from the character meet and greets, to the water parks, to the thrill rides, then to the pool bars! Then, start ALL over again and admit, they LOVE Disney when they have their own kids! In your planning, why not give each child a day of their own to plan? One thing teenagers love is independence! They get to pick the park of the day, the rides, even the meals, only rule, is no one can complain!! (I know, wishful thinking) One of the biggest kicks my son got when he was younger, was when we let him go off on his own in the parks, and meet up later on. Every time we did this, he came back with something for me, with Pluto on it. (Pluto is a rock-star in my eyes and I tear up whenever I see him!!) Aren't we all teenagers at heart??? You'll have a blast, so many great ideas in this thread!! Try not to worry Mom, you will ALL have a fabulous, magical time!!! :sohappy: :sohappy:
kashmir
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Thought that must have been a Scottish thing! ;-)
riverscu0m0
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I'm 16, we go twice a year. All my friends are like "aren't you sick of Disney yet?!" I just give them a look like :veryconfu people get sick of WDW?!?!?! I think it just depends on the kid.
Cheers.
Fantastic story,that's one for my book,[no names mentioned]love these teary eyed stories,must be the kid in me.:wave:
Fantastic story,that's one for my book,[no names mentioned]love these teary eyed stories,must be the kid in me.:wave:
Scottish,Aye Maybe.
Well snout is yer nose,but not in this case,just typing to fast and not spell checking.:wave:
Well snout is yer nose,but not in this case,just typing to fast and not spell checking.:wave:
JillC LI
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See, now you made me cry all over again! LOL. That's so sweet though.