Originally Posted By belleb I am planning a 2 day park trip the end of september with my parents, 2 year old son and 2 year old niece. I have never done disneyland with little ones. What are the MUST DO'S? We want them to have a magical experience. Grandpa is more excited than anyone. We also have a 10 year old and 14 year old going with us. IDEAS?
Originally Posted By tashajilek For the little ones Small World, all of the fantasyland rides and either fantasmic or the fireworks. For the 10 year old and teenager, all the coasters, Indy, Splash Mountain, Buzzlightyear, Tower of terror, California screamin,Toy Story. Hopefully the little ones will be ok with riding the Haunted Mansion and Pirates.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Riding the train and watching the parade along with all the fantasyland rides. When I took my DD on her first trip to DL at 17 months, her favorite ride was Alice in Wonderland. I was really happy though that she also loved POTC.
Originally Posted By mhartman47 Rmember that some fantasyland rides can freak out young ones, as things "jump" out at you and loud noises. I have yet to hear a child (toddler or older)crying on pirates. Haunted Manision can be fine if you explain it is all pretend. That has been my experience nannying for 3 separate families and traveling with them and their young ones.
Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife We have taken our DDs all when they were 2ish and found that Fantasyland attractions can be a bit scary. They all loved POTC, Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise, DLRR, The Mark Twain, all the Main Street conveyances, Small World, and Autopia. Haunted Mansion can be dicey. It was fine for my then 20-month-old but the older DD spent the ride with her face buried in my neck with her arms clamped around me for dear life. You might also consider the Nemo Submarines. A nap/break in the afternoon could be well advised as well. The last time we went was the end of September and they had an unexpected heat wave with temps at or near 100. Keep a close eye on the weather when it gets closer. Have a great time!
Originally Posted By darcy-becker Ugh, I arrived in LA on the hottest day ever in record. I think it was 113. Luckily I was actually there for work in a nice air conditioned office and it wasn't so bad when I went to DL the next weekend.
Originally Posted By 73baloo I flew out the day it was 113...can you imagine small LGB and no a/c...yuck. The parks had been miserable the couple of days before we left. Been there in May when over 100 also.
