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Disney World

crazered — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:25:02 GMT

We are planning a trip to Disney in June. Son ,DIL and three month old grandson.

Husband and myself. Not sure this is a good idea. What are your thoughts?

Has anyone ever taken a child this young? Suggestions please

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Shelbelle — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:30:02 GMT

First, consider the weather, could be extremely hot and humid, we went in August and it was simply awful and unbearable. Will be very long days with a baby that young, I could never do it, but the younger moms today are much more flexible than I ever was, I see it with my daughter and her two very young children. If it was me I would wait until the baby was old enough to actually enjoy it, my youngest was 4 when we went .

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jackthebear — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:46:00 GMT

I would wait until the kid is old enough to enjoy it,

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IlliniGirl88 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:01:06 GMT

@crazered wrote:
We are planning a trip to Disney in June. Son ,DIL and three month old grandson.
Husband and myself. Not sure this is a good idea. What are your thoughts?
Has anyone ever taken a child this young? Suggestions please

@crazered - We go to Disney World a LOT, but we NEVER go in the summer months. Personally, I'd wait. Depending on where you live, you may not be used to the unbearable Florida heat and humidity in June. The crowds will be higher and I wouldn't, and never, took our children that young. We waited until they were 18 months (even this was a bit early for rides), but we also had a 4 yr. old at the time.

Lines can be long for rides, food, and drinks, and in the heat, that's not how I like to spend my time at Disney. Also, if you haven't been to Disney in a long time, unless you really research, it's a lot of planning to book dining and Fastpasses. Disney is so much fun, but you're entering the belly of the beast in June! It's your money, but I'd wait until your grandson is older for him and all of you to enjoy. When you do go though, I hope you have a fabulous time! Disney is our happy place!

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gracie2014 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:15:53 GMT

@crazered, I live in Orlando and made the mistake of visiting the parks one sum mer....never ever again..the weather was too hot and what I didn't realize was there is no shade!!! This is quite a problem when waiting in line for the rides.. Should you decide to go...please do not make the mistake I made...wearin a long 100% cotton sundress..I had a heat rash so bad..I began to bleed....they have First Aid stations arround the parks...but the gauze and tape given to me wouldn't stay affixed to my thigh! My other concern is the baby...will they allow the baby on the rides?

On a brighter note, there is a group called Jody finds the Travel Deals on facebook...Deals on the parks and resorts. Have fun!

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gracie2014 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:06:01 GMT

@IlliniGirl88 Totally agree with what you have said!

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IlliniGirl88 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:15:05 GMT

@gracie2014 wrote:
@IlliniGirl88 Totally agree with what you have said!

@gracie2014, @crazered - Forgot to mention standing in line for rides (sometimes 30 to over 60 minutes) and there are SO many people waiting in the queue with no breeze and very little shade, it gets HOT! Makes me sweat just thinking about it!

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millieshops — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:15:43 GMT

We had a few days of summer this week in Florida - high 80's at least (one day my car thermometer read 99 for a few minutes) and humidity. No way would I want to be walking around any Disney parks and I can't imagine any time I'd want a tiny baby with me; I just can't imagine subjecting a child that tiny to such a day. I'd be waiting until he could participate in the experience.

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qualitygal — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:16:51 GMT

Is this the only time they'll ever get to go? Do you think you'll become the unboard baby sitter so they can ride the rides (kids)? If you do go be sure that baby won't be getting a sunburn. That would be so painful for a 5 month old. Grandma, I think you're right. Too young for that. Is it one day or longer? Why don't you stay home and sit the baby and let them go? That would solve a lot. That's a lot of walking as you get older!!!

@crazered

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gracie2014 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:20:38 GMT

@IlliniGirl88 exactly..and with the baby.. will someone have to wait in the heat with the baby while the others go on a ride?

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LindaSal — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:21:46 GMT

I waited until my children were 5 and 7. The perfect ages in my book as they are able to understand and enjoy it immensely and they fall asleep early at night!! Disney is truly a magical place but keep in mind even children a little older can become overwhlemed.

To me the fall is the best time of year weather wise.

Good luck

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Glitter51 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:28:45 GMT

I'd definitely say to wait till the baby is older if that's an option. I'd also consider a different time of the year. I went this past February with my daughters cheerleading team, that's where nationals are held, and the weather was great!! Sunny and highs in the 80's. the lines were long on the more popular rides, but not unbearable. I couldn't even imagine taking a small child in June- I just imagine the weather and lines for the rides.

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:32:52 GMT

Well, my daughter lives near Orlando and my family visits Disney and her all of the time.

Just know you'll never get to do anything together because someone will be somewhere away from the heat with the baby.

I agree, if I were you, I'd wait and go when the kid is a little older and can enjoy the kiddie rides.

It's very hot there in the summer and (like others have said) you have to try to find shade for the young one's. Most people who live there go at other times of the year.

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KLm — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:15:53 GMT

We go to dworld all the time, for many years. We took my granddaughter when she was two months old. It was October, cooler, and there were three adults to one baby.

Each time of year has pros and cons. In the summer, it is hot, but the parks and pools stay open longer hours so you have more time and feel less pressure to see and do. Go back to ur room in the heat of the day (the best reason to stay on property if you can). Other times of the year the weather is cooler but can be rainy. Lines aren't as long, but the parks and pools close earlier.

Also Disney has made strides in recent years to put more of the waiting areas under shade. Fantasyland in the magic kingdom will be crowded no matter when you go. Weekends in the parks can also be more crowded so weekdays are better IMO.

There are baby care stations plus nursing rooms, in some of the parks. Magic kingdom in particular has a nice one. If you are a Chase card holder of any kind (debit/ credit whatever) there's a very nice rest station in World Showcase in EPCOT. Refreshments, bathrooms, places to charge phones and relax for a few minutes. So between the rides and other offerings you can get out of the heat.

Go, have fun, that's my advice. HTH....edited to add....dworld is too big and has so much going on that trying to get much info into a reply is a challenge.

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crazered — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:13:09 GMT

My aughter in law is a teacher and she can only go summer,spring break or Christmas.

Its not like she hasn.t been before. WE want to go but my gut feeling is to wait a while He can ride rides with no height restriction. WE need to decide soon trip must be paid off in May.

Thank you for all the info.

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KathyPet — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:30:42 GMT

THere is nothing for a 3 month old at WDW. HE will not be allowed on the rides which means that one of you will have to stay behind with him while the other two go on rides. To be honest I cannot think of a single reason to,do this trip.

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crazered — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:06:23 GMT

He can ride several rides. If there are no height restrictions. Already checked with Disney. Pirates Haunted Manion many more. Guess we will have to dcid

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crazered — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:07:11 GMT

He can ride several rides. If there are no height restrictions. Already checked with Disney. Pirates Haunted Manion many more. Guess we will have to decide. They are so looking forward to going. We will see

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software — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:43:12 GMT

I would wait until the kid is old enough to take himself.

@jackthebear wrote:
I would wait until the kid is old enough to enjoy it,

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gmkb — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:46:48 GMT

I live in the area and can assure you Disney World is no place for a 3 month old child.

June is hot, crowded, rainy and humid. This is a dangerous combo for an infant.