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| Taken in September 2009. My daughter was 6 and my son was 20 months :) |
Many parents state they are not taking their children to Disney World until they are old enough to remember it all. This seems kinda silly to me. Kids who are 1 or 2, even 3, don't remember anything from that age, so any vacation they're taken on will be a long forgotten trip. So why not go to Disney?
To me, vacations are all about family bonding, fun, togetherness, enjoying each other without the responsibilities of home, whether it's an amusement park, a beach, camping, historical sites, museums, parks. The point is to be together and have fun. And young children aren't going to remember playing in the sand or roasting marshmallows either.
Here are 4 great reasons to take your young kids to Disney World!
#1- Disney knows how to cater to families.
We've done family vacations to other places...not so easy. The restaurants aren't entertaining and the kids get bored. It's not always easy to find a bathroom or somewhere to change a diaper or nurse a baby. People give you dirty looks if your kid cries or throws a little tantrum. Strollers are frowned upon and often hard to maneuver in many places. And if you've ever tried to take a stroller on a sandy beach, you know it's nearly impossible! Disney makes traveling and touring with kids so easy...effortless. Which allows parents more time to relax and enjoy themselves.
#2- Compared to other amusement parks, Disney does it right when it comes to families and small children.
If you go to any Six Flags or other similar park, you're lucky if you find 2-3 family friendly rides. Mostly they have thrill rides or rides just for small children. There is rarely anything parents and kids can enjoy together. The majority of Disney attractions are family friendly. We even took our son on most things when he was only 9 months old. Obviously the roller coasters are out, and a few others, but Disney knows how to make attractions and Broadway-style shows that families can enjoy together.
#3- Money and the money-saving aspects of taking young kids to Disney.
This is the only time you can take them to Disney World and not pay for them. Once the kids turn 3, they need a park pass. And if you decide to do the Disney Dining Plan, you need to pay for a plan for them, too. When the kids are under 3, all you pay for is the adults and kids 3 and up.
#4- Memories.
The kids will not remember it...we already established that. They won't remember anything from that age. But you as a parent...you sure will remember it, and remember the smiles on their faces going on fun rides for the first time and experiencing it together. You will have pictures of your toddler with Mickey and Donald, excited and happy with a pure joy that wanes as kids get older. You will remember how it it felt to sit in front of the castle at night as fireworks explode above, cradling your sleeping child in your arms.
