Planning Disney with one year old twins

[Gary]

Hi guys

So me and my wife (young 30’s) are planning in going to Disney’s Caribbean beach resort for 15 nights in May 2022 and just wanted a bit of advice. We have two identical twins due this March so they will be about 13 months when we go.

- firstly is this a crazy idea, or do you think it will be a great holiday still, we are from the uk so it’s a long flight. And do you think 15 nights is to long?

- is there enough to do. Rides etc. We also planned in going to sea world

- we planned in going out in the mornings, relaxing at the resort a lot of afternoons and then going back out in the evenings. Maybe have longer days in Epcot if they sleep in the stroller. We just got our bugaboo pram/stroller the other day and it’s bigger and heavier than I thought. I’m starting to worry if I’m pushing this around a lot of the day and we are both carrying them in queues for 45 mins etc will it be to exhausting? Just want it to be a holiday still. Especially with how with it costs

- we are going to do sit down meals each evening, any tips? Just gives u a extra long break to

- the last few times we have been it’s been just us, so if we do thrill rides now it will be by ourself which is a bit of a shame. How do others find this. I know you have ridder swap but is it still as fun yourself. We did plan in maybe getting a baby sitter a few nights. I think Disney recommended kids nite out. But still only thinking about that. My email once I’m there I won’t care so much and will enjoy seeing them having fun to much

We both love Disney and would love to go but only it’s still going to be a holiday. Maybe you can put my mind at rest and give me some tips and if you would go

[Liquid Ice]

There is a thread on traveling with Toddlers, you may want to check that one out for some tips that I and others posted: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=462&sid=59aa270c8d ... 084c88bfaf

In my opinion and it is just my opinion alone - 13 months is kind of young, especially since you have twins. It is totally doable, but it is going to be tough I think. It all depends on what you expect out of the vacation. If you just want to experience Disney World again, then I say go for it! Just be prepared to be very flexible with your schedule. I of course don't know your children, but kids can be super unpredictable especially at a younger age. So I wouldn't go in with a lot of plans or be ready to change your plans on a whim. Based on your timing of May 2022 your children aren't even born yet (congrats btw!) - so you don't really know the temperament of your children. As parents, I think only you will really know your children and how well they will do. Maybe before going, try going to a local theme park in the UK?

Would it make sense to do a shorter trip to Disneyland Paris first maybe?

1. 15 nights is a long time - but it will probably allow you to do more of what you want and still be really flexible. Maybe you hit up the things you really want in the morning and then spend the afternoons just walking around and exploring resorts or something.

2. Is there enough to do? A lot of the shows are closed right now, but they are slowly re-opening them, by May 2022 I think things will be better and there will be plenty to do beyond rides. Maybe character meet and greets will be back by then and you'll probably want pictures of your kids and Mickey

3. Tips for sit down meals - let the kids eat first, then give them something to entertain them. I'm not normally a fan of using tablets or phones as babysitters for my kids, but for sit down meals, I will make an exception to get a bit of peace and quiet. Again, you will know your children and what will keep them happy. Some children are amazing and you can give them a few books and it will keep them happy for a few hours, but it depends on each child.

4. Thrill rides - yeah you just have to suck it up and do it alone. My kids are 4 and 7 now and they still won't ride anything even the least bit thrilling, like I'm talking they won't ride Pirates of the Caribbean or Frozen Ever After because they don't like the "drop". They're their own people, and they have both tried riding those rides and told us they didn't like them - so we let them ride what they want and then my wife and I end up riding everything else by ourselves. It is what it is, I'd rather ride the ride than not at all. Haven't tried Kids Nite Out yet, but we will probably at some point when the parks are open later, maybe do an After Hours hard ticket event some day when they come back.

One tip I would give you with kids that young, stick to their schedules as best as possible. Again every child is different and how you parent is up to you, but if you have a schedule at home with your kids, try your best to stick to that schedule while on vacation. That means - if they have a normal time to eat, make sure you're feeding them at the same time, stick to nap times, stick to sleep times. When they're older you be more flexible, but when they're young we found that meltdowns occur a lot less frequently when they are on their schedule. That though is the way I parent and it works for us, everyone does things differently, just want to share what worked for us

[Gary]

There is a thread on traveling with Toddlers, you may want to check that one out for some tips that I and others posted: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=462&sid=59aa270c8d ... 084c88bfaf

In my opinion and it is just my opinion alone - 13 months is kind of young, especially since you have twins. It is totally doable, but it is going to be tough I think. It all depends on what you expect out of the vacation. If you just want to experience Disney World again, then I say go for it! Just be prepared to be very flexible with your schedule. I of course don't know your children, but kids can be super unpredictable especially at a younger age. So I wouldn't go in with a lot of plans or be ready to change your plans on a whim. Based on your timing of May 2022 your children aren't even born yet (congrats btw!) - so you don't really know the temperament of your children. As parents, I think only you will really know your children and how well they will do. Maybe before going, try going to a local theme park in the UK?

Thanks for the tips

So would u go. I mean would 18 months months make much a difference if we changed it to then

Would it make sense to do a shorter trip to Disneyland Paris first maybe?

1. 15 nights is a long time - but it will probably allow you to do more of what you want and still be really flexible. Maybe you hit up the things you really want in the morning and then spend the afternoons just walking around and exploring resorts or something.

2. Is there enough to do? A lot of the shows are closed right now, but they are slowly re-opening them, by May 2022 I think things will be better and there will be plenty to do beyond rides. Maybe character meet and greets will be back by then and you'll probably want pictures of your kids and Mickey

3. Tips for sit down meals - let the kids eat first, then give them something to entertain them. I'm not normally a fan of using tablets or phones as babysitters for my kids, but for sit down meals, I will make an exception to get a bit of peace and quiet. Again, you will know your children and what will keep them happy. Some children are amazing and you can give them a few books and it will keep them happy for a few hours, but it depends on each child.

4. Thrill rides - yeah you just have to suck it up and do it alone. My kids are 4 and 7 now and they still won't ride anything even the least bit thrilling, like I'm talking they won't ride Pirates of the Caribbean or Frozen Ever After because they don't like the "drop". They're their own people, and they have both tried riding those rides and told us they didn't like them - so we let them ride what they want and then my wife and I end up riding everything else by ourselves. It is what it is, I'd rather ride the ride than not at all. Haven't tried Kids Nite Out yet, but we will probably at some point when the parks are open later, maybe do an After Hours hard ticket event some day when they come back.

One tip I would give you with kids that young, stick to their schedules as best as possible. Again every child is different and how you parent is up to you, but if you have a schedule at home with your kids, try your best to stick to that schedule while on vacation. That means - if they have a normal time to eat, make sure you're feeding them at the same time, stick to nap times, stick to sleep times. When they're older you be more flexible, but when they're young we found that meltdowns occur a lot less frequently when they are on their schedule. That though is the way I parent and it works for us, everyone does things differently, just want to share what worked for us

[Gary]

There is a thread on traveling with Toddlers, you may want to check that one out for some tips that I and others posted: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=462&sid=59aa270c8d ... 084c88bfaf

In my opinion and it is just my opinion alone - 13 months is kind of young, especially since you have twins. It is totally doable, but it is going to be tough I think. It all depends on what you expect out of the vacation. If you just want to experience Disney World again, then I say go for it! Just be prepared to be very flexible with your schedule. I of course don't know your children, but kids can be super unpredictable especially at a younger age. So I wouldn't go in with a lot of plans or be ready to change your plans on a whim. Based on your timing of May 2022 your children aren't even born yet (congrats btw!) - so you don't really know the temperament of your children. As parents, I think only you will really know your children and how well they will do. Maybe before going, try going to a local theme park in the UK?

1. 15 nights is a long time - but it will probably allow you to do more of what you want and still be really flexible. Maybe you hit up the things you really want in the morning and then spend the afternoons just walking around and exploring resorts or something.

2. Is there enough to do? A lot of the shows are closed right now, but they are slowly re-opening them, by May 2022 I think things will be better and there will be plenty to do beyond rides. Maybe character meet and greets will be back by then and you'll probably want pictures of your kids and Mickey

3. Tips for sit down meals - let the kids eat first, then give them something to entertain them. I'm not normally a fan of using tablets or phones as babysitters for my kids, but for sit down meals, I will make an exception to get a bit of peace and quiet. Again, you will know your children and what will keep them happy. Some children are amazing and you can give them a few books and it will keep them happy for a few hours, but it depends on each child.

4. Thrill rides - yeah you just have to suck it up and do it alone. My kids are 4 and 7 now and they still won't ride anything even the least bit thrilling, like I'm talking they won't ride Pirates of the Caribbean or Frozen Ever After because they don't like the "drop". They're their own people, and they have both tried riding those rides and told us they didn't like them - so we let them ride what they want and then my wife and I end up riding everything else by ourselves. It is what it is, I'd rather ride the ride than not at all. Haven't tried Kids Nite Out yet, but we will probably at some point when the parks are open later, maybe do an After Hours hard ticket event some day when they come back.

One tip I would give you with kids that young, stick to their schedules as best as possible. Again every child is different and how you parent is up to you, but if you have a schedule at home with your kids, try your best to stick to that schedule while on vacation. That means - if they have a normal time to eat, make sure you're feeding them at the same time, stick to nap times, stick to sleep times. When they're older you be more flexible, but when they're young we found that meltdowns occur a lot less frequently when they are on their schedule. That though is the way I parent and it works for us, everyone does things differently, just want to share what worked for us

Thanks for the tips

So would u go. I mean would 18 months months make much a difference if we changed it to then

Would it make sense to do a shorter trip to Disneyland Paris first maybe?

[Gary]

There is a thread on traveling with Toddlers, you may want to check that one out for some tips that I and others posted: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=462&sid=59aa270c8d ... 084c88bfaf

In my opinion and it is just my opinion alone - 13 months is kind of young, especially since you have twins. It is totally doable, but it is going to be tough I think. It all depends on what you expect out of the vacation. If you just want to experience Disney World again, then I say go for it! Just be prepared to be very flexible with your schedule. I of course don't know your children, but kids can be super unpredictable especially at a younger age. So I wouldn't go in with a lot of plans or be ready to change your plans on a whim. Based on your timing of May 2022 your children aren't even born yet (congrats btw!) - so you don't really know the temperament of your children. As parents, I think only you will really know your children and how well they will do. Maybe before going, try going to a local theme park in the UK?

1. 15 nights is a long time - but it will probably allow you to do more of what you want and still be really flexible. Maybe you hit up the things you really want in the morning and then spend the afternoons just walking around and exploring resorts or something.

2. Is there enough to do? A lot of the shows are closed right now, but they are slowly re-opening them, by May 2022 I think things will be better and there will be plenty to do beyond rides. Maybe character meet and greets will be back by then and you'll probably want pictures of your kids and Mickey

3. Tips for sit down meals - let the kids eat first, then give them something to entertain them. I'm not normally a fan of using tablets or phones as babysitters for my kids, but for sit down meals, I will make an exception to get a bit of peace and quiet. Again, you will know your children and what will keep them happy. Some children are amazing and you can give them a few books and it will keep them happy for a few hours, but it depends on each child.

4. Thrill rides - yeah you just have to suck it up and do it alone. My kids are 4 and 7 now and they still won't ride anything even the least bit thrilling, like I'm talking they won't ride Pirates of the Caribbean or Frozen Ever After because they don't like the "drop". They're their own people, and they have both tried riding those rides and told us they didn't like them - so we let them ride what they want and then my wife and I end up riding everything else by ourselves. It is what it is, I'd rather ride the ride than not at all. Haven't tried Kids Nite Out yet, but we will probably at some point when the parks are open later, maybe do an After Hours hard ticket event some day when they come back.

One tip I would give you with kids that young, stick to their schedules as best as possible. Again every child is different and how you parent is up to you, but if you have a schedule at home with your kids, try your best to stick to that schedule while on vacation. That means - if they have a normal time to eat, make sure you're feeding them at the same time, stick to nap times, stick to sleep times. When they're older you be more flexible, but when they're young we found that meltdowns occur a lot less frequently when they are on their schedule. That though is the way I parent and it works for us, everyone does things differently, just want to share what worked for us

Thanks for the tips

So would u go. I mean would 18 months months make much a difference if we changed it to then

[Liquid Ice]

Thanks for the tips

So would u go. I mean would 18 months months make much a difference if we changed it to then

It is tough to say - if I were you I'd wait until the twins are born and see how things are going.

But - we took our oldest daughter on her first vacation at 18 months - it was a cruise and not Disney, but it went pretty well. It would probably be easier at 18 months than 13 months, but you could say the same thing every 6 months after that until they get to be about 4 or 5.

[Gary]

Thanks for the tips

So would u go. I mean would 18 months months make much a difference if we changed it to then

It is tough to say - if I were you I'd wait until the twins are born and see how things are going.

But - we took our oldest daughter on her first vacation at 18 months - it was a cruise and not Disney, but it went pretty well. It would probably be easier at 18 months than 13 months, but you could say the same thing every 6 months after that until they get to be about 4 or 5.

Well we actually have a cruise credit to use with royal Caribbean too so we could do the cruise in may and then Disney in nov/dec 2022 if that might be better

[Gary]

Hi guys

So me and my wife (young 30’s) are planning in going to Disney’s Caribbean beach resort for 15 nights in May 2022 and just wanted a bit of advice. We have two identical twins due this March so they will be about 13 months when we go.

- firstly is this a crazy idea, or do you think it will be a great holiday still, we are from the uk so it’s a long flight. And do you think 15 nights is to long?

- is there enough to do. Rides etc. We also planned in going to sea world

- we planned in going out in the mornings, relaxing at the resort a lot of afternoons and then going back out in the evenings. Maybe have longer days in Epcot if they sleep in the stroller. We just got our bugaboo pram/stroller the other day and it’s bigger and heavier than I thought. I’m starting to worry if I’m pushing this around a lot of the day and we are both carrying them in queues for 45 mins etc will it be to exhausting? Just want it to be a holiday still. Especially with how with it costs

- we are going to do sit down meals each evening, any tips? Just gives u a extra long break to

- the last few times we have been it’s been just us, so if we do thrill rides now it will be by ourself which is a bit of a shame. How do others find this. I know you have ridder swap but is it still as fun yourself. We did plan in maybe getting a baby sitter a few nights. I think Disney recommended kids nite out. But still only thinking about that. Mybe once I’m there I won’t care so much and will enjoy seeing them having fun to much

We both love Disney and would love to go but only it’s still going to be a holiday. Maybe you can put my mind at rest and give me some tips and if you would go

[CH-GenX]

When we took our two young ones (18 months apart) we rented a double stroller from WDW. We liked the option of picking it up at the gate-and then not having to drag it from park to park on disney transportation. They were comfortable enough to get the kiddos from point a to point b.

[randyf79]

First...and foremost....congratulations on the twins!!! That's awesome!

I don't recall if you mentioned it...but is anyone (maybe a grandma?) going with you? Here's why I ask... You're really not going to Disney with your twins....you are going to be taking care of your twins, at Disney.

Clearly, they won't have any memories of the trip...so the best you can do is take lot's of pictures of them with characters or at landmarks....so when they are showing their kids the first time they went...they can show them those pictures...

But if you are planning to be able to enjoy any of the attractions...you will be limited without help...or be forced to enjoy them solo while one of you is holding down the stroller fort. Also, you'll be probably curtailing your time in the parks because you won't want to have them out for a huge amount of time during the day/night.

So...my recommendation is if you go....take a helper!

Whatever you choose...have a magical time!

[Gary]

It’s just us that would be going no helper

And if it’s our only holiday that year we would rather it that way anyway