What I should look in Disney World (incl Magic Kingdom) for my 4y old son and 5y old daughter in april?

Question

I'll be going first time and we'll stay at contemporary for 4 nights. Son is into pirates and mickey while daughter is fan of princesses. When they have the wireworks and are those reserved dinner, lunch, breakfast places something must, to make little ones remember for long time! we have some reservations for Kennedy space and arabian nights.
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Answer 1

There are so many fun things that your kids would really enjoy. For your son, I would recommend trying the Pirate Adventure at The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, definitely a lot of fun for the pirate lover. There is a ton with Mickey that I'm sure he would enjoy. For your daughter, there are a few things she would enjoy as well. I would recommend Wonderland Tea Party at The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and my biggest recommendation for her would be the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the Downtown Disney Marketplace, little girls love both of these. Since you are at Contemporary it is easy for you to get to Grand Floridian and Polynesian, so the clubs that I listed would be easy for you to get to and Downtown Disney is no problem from any resort.

There are so many great places to view fireworks, it kind of depends on where you will be and which ones you want to see. Fantasmic is the only fireworks show that offers a dining package, which is for dinner. You also have the option of fireworks cruises, a few dining locations you can see the fireworks if you are near the window, some fireworks you can watch from near by resorts, etc. There are a lot of great options for the fireworks, but since your little ones are so young, it may be difficult for them to make it till the end of the day to see the fireworks and/or fireworks can be a little scary since they are so loud, so that is one thing to consider before booking something like this.

Since you won't have much time, you may consider skipping EPCOT. It is a great park, but usually isn't as much for the younger kids. There are a few rides they enjoy, but I think they would have a lot more fun at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and MGM. All the parks offer something, but these three tend to offer the most for little kids and they tend to have a great time. Since you are a little short on time, be sure to use Fast Pass and have an idea of what you definitely want to see and do. Try to get those things done first and with the left over time see other things that may interest you.

Try not to over plan, just have a great time, but have a basic plan so you aren't completely lost when you get there. Four days is not enough time to see everything, so don't try to do it all in this one trip, it will be less fun for you and your kids. If you take your time and do what you can with your time, it will be much more enjoyable and something he whole family will remember for years.

I've included some links that may help you with some ideas as well. Both sites in general have a lot of good information that could probably answer many of your questions. Also, if you have any other questions, want tips or advice, please e-mail me, I visit Disney several times a year and love to help.



Have a great time!

Answer 2

You'll definitely have to do a character breakfast. The characters are different depending on the restaurant. So if it's princesses you want to see then you'll have to ask when you make your priority seating (reservations) what restaurant you will find them in. If you decide on a Princess breakfast your little girl will want to dress up like a princess. She doesn't have to dress up but most little girls do. If your daughter doesn't have a princess dress already then you can buy one at the park. They're expensive ($40.00 and up) if I remember correctly but well worth it. Make sure to get each child an autograph book, too. You'll also find those at the parks. Your little boy will be able to get a pirate costume at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Magic Kingdom. The electrical parade at Magic Kingdom is a must see. If you want a good view and who doesn't I suggest you choose a spot on Main Street and stay there until the parade starts. People start saving a spot for themselves a good hour to an hour and a half before the parade starts. I know it's a long wait but it's worth it. It sounds like you are trying to do a lot on your short trip. Maybe you should skip Epcot and Animal Kingdom and just focus on Magic Kingdom and MGM. Don't try to do everything because you won't be able to. It's too big to cover in 4 days. Have a fun experience with your children and try your best not to stress out. It's a time to make good memories for yourself and your little ones. :)

Answer 3

Make reservations for 1900 Park Fare for either breakfast or dinner with the characters. They both should enjoy that and the food is great. It is at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Also, be sure to take both of them to the shop Tinker Belle's Treasures in the Magic Kingdom or "In Character" at the Disney-MGM Studios' Animation Courtyard. Both shops have dress up clothes for both boys and girls - dresses and accessories for girls and pirate gear and swords for the boys. Kids just love those two shops! Have a great vacation! Visit my Disney Vacation Services Website, Easy Breezy Planning for some free tips and advice!
http://www.easybreezyplanning.com

Have a wonderful time!

Answer 4

Make certain you get an early begin, this may permit you to get into the price ticket sales space quicker. Or you would appear for offers at a shop or on-line and you are going to have already got your price ticket and will stroll correct in. When you get into the park, each and every one falls right into a clock smart sample, pass counter clock smart and you are going to hit much less crowds and shorter strains. Fast passes aid to, this enables you to get at the experience at a later time. You will most often have a stroller, so there shall be much less crowded stroller parking. Some rides, points of interest and suggests shouldn't have stroller parking near so scope out the stroller parking and you'll be able to stroll the space across the parking. Another perk into entering the park early is that you'll be able to make reservations for a cafe -provided that this can be a take a seat down, no longer a buffet or rapid meals- This promises you a place and no ready. There are apps for telephones now in which they provide you the whole maps they usually additionally permit you to plot your Disney day. Dumbo, Magic carpets of Aladdin, Peter pans flight, Mad tea Party and The carrousel continuously have lengthy strains. So be certain to make it to these first.These are a sure have to :) I might pass suggests usually principally in case your going just for an afternoon seeing that they absorb plenty of time, however on no account pass over the enchanted tiki room. That one is such a lot a laugh and can so much defiantly deliver a grin in your little one's face. I wish you will have an overly magical time at Disney World!

Answer 5

One of the things that I try to let all of my clients know upfront is that you should never expect to see everything in all of the Disney Parks with one visit. I have lived here for almost 18 years and I still have not seen everything at all of the parks. Once you arrive in Florida, pick up one of the attraction maps or go to the Disney website. Sit down as a family and decide what attractions and rides you would like to see. Map it our before you go to the parks and stick to the map. This way you will see all of the things you wanted to see on this vacation. When the kids get older, visit again and then pick another set of attractions to see at that time. Also, don't forget to use the fast track passes on rides that have long lines. This will allow you to come back to the ride at a certain time and get on the ride through a special cue. You are going to love the Kennedy Space Center and hopefully you are down during one of the take offs of the shuttles. It is a sight that everyone enjoys. Also FYI, when you attend Arabian night, bring along a sweater. It may be hot outside but sometimes it is cold inside of the stadium.
Enjoy your trip

Answer 6

The main advice I can give you is to not make too many plans and to just go with the flow. Don't try to see all the parks either. Epcot is most definitely for older kids and even then they often find it boring so I would stick to the Magical Kingdom and maybe the MGM park. Breakfast with the characters is a good way to fit in a character meal and I think they have one there at the Contemporary. Go to your library or local bookstore and check out books on Disney....there are tons of them and I have found them to be really helpful. Here are some websites that will help you to make the most out of your trip. Have fun!!

http://www.passporter.com/articles/best-disney-world-trip-advice.asp

http://www.miamibeach411.com/news/index.php/news/comments/disney-trip-planning/

http://www.magictrips.com/plan/kids/

http://www.dw-secrets.com/indexov.html?OVRAW=disney%20trip%20advice&OVKEY=disney%20trip%20tip&OVMTC=advanced

Answer 7

With a little girl into the whole princess thing you HAVE to do breakfast with Cinderella at her castle. The food is great and all of the princesses are there and come around and talk to you while you eat. Sometimes Peter Pan is there also. Have fun.