Disney World

Hi J.- we are going to Disney with my 4-year-old in September. I am GIDDY with excitement. If you haven't already, check out www.allears.net and www.mousetrips.com. They are a wealth of information. If you are on the Dining Plan, make your reservations before you go. Heck, even if you're NOT on the Dining Plan, check out some of your dining options, see if there's any you want to splurge on, and make the reservations.

We're planning on hitting the parks real early, taking a long break in the afternoon, and returning in the early evening when it is cooler. I plan on getting a couple of those cheap, disposable cameras at the Dollar Tree and letting my kids take their own pictures every day. Your son is old enough for the Disney's Pirate Cruise Adventure at the Grand Floridian- it costs extra, but I hear that it is VERY worth it.

Have fun!

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We were just there with our 17-month old son and one thing we did was take a day and spent it at Blizzard Beach, one of Disney's waterparks. With Florida being so hot this time of the year, it was a welcome break. My son LOVED Tike's Peak and the little scaled down slides. There were some bigger smaller slides that he wasn't ready for, but I'm sure your 4-year old would be. Think about that as an option. Remember to have lots of fun and take tons of pictures!!

I grew up in Orlando, Fl and just two years ago moved to NC. We have five children and they love the Disney Village. It is free to go to, it has a huge Lego building blocks playground, train, merry go round, water activities (boats,etc) and a bunch of little shops. It is right next to Pleasure Island, which is mainly dance clubs (it comes to life @ night :). We stay at a Disney property which on different days different parks allow extended hours for guests who are booked at one of their properties. They have a couple hour window in the morning and at night before/after closing. The longest line was a 10 minute wait. Which was so worth the money of staying on property. MGM has the Playhouse Disney show, my then 3 yr old twin boys loved it! It had Pooh, Tigger, JoJo, Stanley, Bear in the Big Blue House, etc.. in the show. It was fun! We get a map and decide which ones the kids really like and try to hit them first, try starting at the back of the park, most start in the front. Bottled water is expensive and so are snacks! We packed a backpack and brought water, fruit snacks and crackers! All rides have a place to store a bag if it required! Take extra batteries, crazy prices on things like film or batteries, because by the time you are in the park it becomes needed not just a want! Bring an extra set of clothes in case your child gets stuck in line or ride and decides it is time to potty! It is fun, very hot and humid, I know your family will have so much fun! We always do!

Have fun no matter what and don't over indulge your son. We took our children and were sure to have a stroller to help with the size of the park. The best thing we did was not plan too much in a day and just kind of went with our two sons energy level and if they slept in the stroller we made sure to let them and not worry that we might not get to see everything with price we paid.

definitely plan on the buzz lightyear ride, the log flume ride. depending on his tolerability of rides and height there are potentially alot of things he can do. make sure you attend the spectromagic parade at magic kingdom. if possible take in a character meal. i'd recommend a book titled walt disney world with kids. it tells you everything from how scary a ride is to the height requirement, etc. i have 3 kids and we've been 5 times with them. their 1st visit was when my boys were only 3 yrs and 23 months. our daughter just turned 4 in july and has already visited 3 times. lots of fun things to do. have a great time.

hi this may not be too helpful but i went to disney when i was 5 i am now 26 but i remember it very well. you will not run out of things to do, and you must pace yourself b/c it might take the entire week to see the park, but it is well worth it i have many wonderful memories from disney, the teacups, the it's a small world ride, the hall of presidents and i don't remember what it's called but there's a place with animatronic parrots some tiki place or something you'll have a great time.

Hi! Well, first off let me tell you that no matter what u decide to do while you are there you will have the time of your life. There is no place on earth like Disney.. for kids or adults! Just a little piece of advice... just prepare yourself for the HEAT and the WAITING. This time of year is the busiest and hottest time of year to go... just remember to bring your patience and dress appropriatley. The Magic Kingdom is excellent for kids as well as Animal Kingdom. I mean all the parks are great but i like these two for the little ones best. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would suggest Wet'n Wild. It's a water park but they have a lot of very shallow places made up just for small children. It's a blast!!! Plus, it's hot down there so a day in the water will be much welcomed.

we have been to disney about 8 times and for the little ones magic kingdom and animal kingdom is the best for them mgm park has kids shows like every other hour epcot has educational shows my favorite is magic kingdom go see all the parks and sice you are there for a week take your time
get a map and autograph book and camera and find where the charaters are signing autographs and take lots of pics