

There is so much to see and do at the other parks. I would skip Hollywood Studios if your grandchildren are really young. When you are ready to sit, visit The Seas with Nemo and Friends it is cute and appropriate for all ages. Frozen Ever After is a must-see for any young Disney fan, and Soarin’ Around The World is another wonderful ride. Epcot And The World ShowcaseĮpcot is not just for adults, it is worth spending at least half a day here with young grandchildren. Guests start lining up two hours ahead of time and navigating a stroller through the crowds is challenging. Magic Kingdom’s Main Street can become extremely crowded during the festivities. Watching the fireworks display over Cinderella’s Castle is a time-honored tradition, and everyone wants a perfect view. The PeopleMover, “it’s a small world”, and the Marketplace Carousel are calming options. Intersperse wild, tummy jostling rides like the Mad Tea Party - I can only take so much spinning - with rides where you sit. When you take your grandkids to Disney World they expect a magical time and this is the park to bring on the magic.

There are so many rides to choose from, but you should figure out which are the must-dos for you - whether it’s “it’s a small world”, Mad Tea Party, Dumbo, or something else. My best advice for the Magic Kingdom is to plan your must-do rides. The short train ride, which for the little ones is an adventure, drops you off at a winding path through the “jungle.” Ultimately, you land at a kid-friendly petting zoo and exhibit. They enchant even very small children.Īnother child-friendly ride in Animal Kingdom is the Wildlife Express Train. The kids love watching all the exotic animals.

which is perfect if you are an early riser and staying on Disney property. There are good ride options depending on the age of your grandkids.

The parks can be completely overwhelming for young kids and exhausting for us grandparents. I think Animal Kingdom is the best park for the first day to ease into the visit. Viewing rhinos at Kilimanjaro SafarisPhoto credit: Sandi Barrett 1. Under the current Disney regulations, Park Hopper hours start at 2 p.m. To avoid trying to cram all the Disney fun into one exhausting day, choose a multi-day, Park Hopper Pass option. The Disney World ParksĮach park has its challenges and rewards. If you plan ahead, be prepared for plans to change, and enjoy the crazy Disney World atmosphere, you will have a wonderful time - and your grandbabies will too. Your grandchildren’s first Disney World vacation will be filled with princess dresses, tiaras, magic bubble wands, and Buzz Lightyear costumes. Watching the wide-eyed amazement as beloved characters come to life right before their eyes is a moment not to be missed. We knew what a joyful experience it was for us and our children that we had to take our oldest granddaughter and started planning for her fourth birthday.Ī Disney World trip for younger kids can be a lot of work, but also glorious fun. Our children visited Disney World for the first time when they were around four. Toting a four-year-old and a one-and-a-half-year-old, our first trip to Disney World with our grandchildren was a hoot.
