re: Taking a 3 year old to Disney World?

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If it were all about me I’d prob bypass Disney altogether and go to universal.

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If they are into thrill ride enthusiasts I agree. The re-rideability factor of most of their rides just isn't there for me like they are with Disney.

I could do Pirates every day on a 7 day trip but something like Minions Mayhem is something I'd do maybe once a year or so (if even that).

BUT, no doubting as they get older and taller UO and IOA are awesome options. Next week we've got two days at UO before moving over to WDW for 4.

We never factored in our daughters ability to process, remember or appreciate what we did for vacation. Enjoy, absolutely, but we wanted to take vacations when she was under 5 years old and didnt want to leave her home all the time. We did at times and did other stuff in addition to WDW but we never found anywhere that went to the lengths WDW does to accommodate families with people of ALL ages.

Alot has changed through the years with cutbacks, COVID, etc but on grounds child care, child swap at attractions so both mom and dad can ride (with the rest of a group), being able to board the monorail and keep s sleeping child in the stroller, tons of entertainment options all accessible without needing a car, etc.

Golf, spas, some fabulous dining, shopping, movies, mini golf, outdoor movies, fishing, water parks, recreational activities like archery, horseback riding, volleyball, safe car free running/walking areas, swimming and we havent even stepped foot into one of the theme parks yet.

I will say, it isn't for everyone but that rings true regardless of age IMO