Orlando Theme Parks for 4.5 Yr Old?

I would do Animal Kingdom. We've been to Disney about 12 times since daughter was 2. In the beginning, we stuck with AK and MK and then added other parks as she got older.

The safari at AK is awesome. Last time we went we were able to go on a private safari and it was super awesome. We pulled off the regular path and got to see baby giraffe's up close and personal.

We love Epcot as well.

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Besides Magic Kingdoom, I'd do Animal Kingdom and Sea World if you have to limit your choices. We did Disney back in Feb and my daughter was 3.5 and that's what she seemed to get the most out of. I vote for 2 days of MK too.

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My friend just came back from WDW. Their 4.5y daughter LOVED Epcot.
There is a princess breakfast in Epcot that was a HUGE hit!

Also Magic Kingdom has a tent between Mickey and Minnies houses were three Princesses sit all day long for pictures.

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We live in Orlando and have season passes to Disney. Our 2.5 year old LOVES MK, the Mickey Toon Town Fair is closed for good. Now when you walk into the park on the right there is an area where you can meet Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Belle and you can meet Mickey and friends. Then in AdventureLand you can meet Tianna, Ariel, and the faries. We did the Princess lunch in Norway (Epcot) for our daughters second birthday and it was wonderful (soo expensive, but worth it)

Our daughter loves all four Disney parks, we like Sea World , but not much. The customer service there is terrible, and I think it's a little expensive for what it is.
We really don't like Universal, there are very very very few things for kids there. I would wait to go there until kids are teens.

There is a lot to do at all the Disney parks, HS is probably for a little bit older child. There is a disney Jr. show, car stunt show, and little mermaid show that my daughter LOVE. I don't know about the height requirements, but this park has Aerosmith ride and the tower of terror.

Kiddo LOVES animal kingdom. I would suggest MK and AK, if you can only do two. You have to see the Wishes fireworks show at MK and the Epcot fireworks are great as well.
PM me if you have any specific questions, we have been at Disney the past three weekends in a row. :)

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Animal Kingdom or Seaworld. If you are not doing Magic Kingdom.
If you are doing Magic Kingdom then definitely try to do a character dinner.

Animal Kingdom is amazing. Do the safari, the animals come right up to the tram.
Epcot is better for the 10-16 yo crowd.

My daughters' favorites are Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
THey both suggest dinner with Pooh Bear. :o)

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We were there in May. I seriously think one day is enough for the Magic Kingdom. I will not be going to Hollywood Studios again any time soon. Animal Kingdom was great. Rafiki's Planet Watch, Safari ride (no animals get that close to the tram), and Dinoland were favorites. Also, my daughter loved Epcot. They have a breakfast with all the princesses we went to. She got to see Tinker Bell there also. The different element places are great. They have a virtual ride where it feels like you are flying over things, a boat ride taking you through learning about conservation, and an interactive talk with Squirt from Nemo that was awesome for her.

One thing you should know is the princess and Mickey's toontown areas at Magic Kingdom are closed for renovations until 2013.

Have fun!

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Animal Kingdom. Seaworld. Would not waste the time or money on
Hollywood Studios and Epcot. They are great places but not for a 4 yo.

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I take my son to animal kingdom all the time and he's 5. Universal is fun but not to much the little ones can do unless she is into superheros! My son loves seeing them. Sea world is also nice

When we went to Disney when my oldest was almost 5 and she loved Magic Kingdom and Epcot! We ended up going back to Epcot b/c she liked it so much! I can't even tell you how many times we ended up going on Spaceship Earth. She really liked the Nemo ride too. Make sure you have a stroller for Epcot though. It is a lot of walking. My daughter liked both Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom but not as much as the other parks. Have a great time!

I would say Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingsdom would be good for that age. Also I would do Seaworld, the kids love seeing the animals.

We went this Summer and my vote would be for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. We had a blast!!! We all want to go back NOW!! We did all the parks, but MK and AK were our favorites for the younger kids! Have fun!

Hi - we have been going to Disney for years, now my suggestion is definately Magic Kingdom, Epcot and then Animal Kingdom. From our experience Hollywood Studios is for older kids or adults. I have never been to Universal Studios but have not heard positive things about it and I absolutely loved Seaworld! Good luck and have lots of fun!!