re: Disney with a 2-year-old

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my 2 year just wants to run around and play, not stand in long lines and/or stay in a stroller all day

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It doesn't have to be one or the other but are you choosing a remote lake and mountain destination because of personal preferences or because it's more age appropriate for your child?

My point is, Disney doesn't HAVE to be long lines and strollers all day. I'm not one to tell anyone how to maximize the value of their ticket but I'd tend to argue that at that age especially, the key should be quality and not quantity and the best strategy is not to stick around in the parks all day.

I suggest to stick as much as possible to whatever the kids normal daily schedule is in regards to sleep, naps, eating, etc. and play alot of it by ear. If they don't like being in a stroller at all and they don't want to be held and/or the parents don't want to hold them (which would be miserable IMO) then I would tend to agree, Disney at that age probably isn't the best fit but I don't think it's accurate that 2 1/2 is too young to take any kid.

It just depends on the type of kid, what the parents expectations are and how they plan to spend their day(s). For a family with young children that wants quiet, nature, trails, hiking, wants to cook their own meals, etc...no WDW probably isn't going to be your best bet at that age.

But, for a family that wants golf, spa services, ample dining options of close proximity with little/no need for a car, pools and playgrounds with entertainment areas specifically designed for kids of that age, shopping, fishing, horseback riding, bowling, movie theater, archery lessons, golf lessons, etc. WDW can be more than appropriate for kids of that age.