Before you buy your tickets...

Before you buy your tickets...

It’s important to try to stay as close as you can to your toddler's normal home schedule. I suggest writing out a tentative schedule before you ever make your reservations. Plan which park(s) you want to see on each day, nap times, meal times and even some swimming time at your hotel! I generally say that the older the child, the more they’re willing to do. BUT, as you’ll hear from me quite often, only you know what your child can and cannot handle!

Here’s an example of a daily schedule:

Notice that there are only a few times listed. Life with a toddler is unpredictable, so technically YOU are on THEIR schedule. Be flexible, don’t push them to do too much and you’ll all have a much more enjoyable time! Anything in BLUE…is my tip for you!

8:30am-Take a bus to Magic Kingdom (get there early for the opening ceremony!)

9am-Magic Kingdom opens!
Head to Fantasyland and get a Fastpass for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
Stop by the Tip Board at the end of Main Street closest to the Castle. Check to see if Belle is reading stories in Fairytale Garden today and show times.

Must do in Fantasyland: it’s a Small World, Peter Pan’s Flight, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Mad Tea Party, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel & Ariel’s Grotto.

Bring in your own snacks to keep the little one happy and busy during attraction lines! I like those packs of chips or cookies that are only 100 calories-they’re great for mom and dad, too!

Noon-Head back to your resort for nap/rest time.

1:30pm-Head back to Magic Kingdom
Go to the City Hall building
Pet horses at the Car Barn (Make sure to wash hands afterward!)
Take a ride on a Main Street Vehicle or take the train.

3pm*-Dreams Come True Parade (Get there early to get a good spot!)

3:30pm-Head LEFT from Fantasyland to Liberty Square! (Most people naturally head right in the morning at Magic Kingdom, so attractions on the left will be less crowded!)

Liberty Square Must Do’s: The Haunted Mansion.

Only you can gauge your own child to know what they can handle! My 3 year old can handle The Haunted Mansion, but it doesn’t mean everyone’s can!

Frontierland Must Do’s: The Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island.

Adventureland Must Do’s: Pirates of the Caribbean, Grab a Dole Whip, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, The Enchanted Tiki Room.

Mickey’s Toontown Fair Must Do’s: Donald’s Boat, The Barnstormer, Mickey’s Country House, Minnie’s Country House, Judge’s Tent, Toontown Hall-of-Fame. Don’t forget to bring swim diapers and bathing suits into the parks-Each park now has at least one water-play area!

Tomorrowland is more fun at night when it’s all lit up! Try to finish up your Magic Kingdom day there and head to the evening parade and fireworks!

Tomorrowland Must Do’s: Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Buzz Lightyear, and The Laugh Floor Comedy Club.

If your toddler thinks fireworks are too loud or scary or needs an earlier bedtime, I suggest heading back to your hotel early. Plus, you can avoid the crowds of people leaving the parks at the end of the day!

9pm*-Wishes! Nighttime Spectacular, Park Closes (Wait for the crowds to dwindle down and check out the main street shops. Who wants to be waiting in line for a bus or monorail when you could be in the Magic Kingdom?)

10pm Wind down at Resort/ Bedtime Don’t forget to schedule a wakeup call for 8:03am tomorrow! (If you schedule an off time, like 8:03, you’re more likely to get a wakeup call from Mickey! If Mickey’s busy, you may receive a call from Goofy, Stitch or another character!)

*Check the Tip Board daily for current parade, show and firework times as they may change daily.