starshine514
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 21, 2010
My youngest just turned three, but was 2 during our last stint of APs (we'll begin again with her first AP in September!).
My daughter's favorite is DCA, but I'm afraid I have to side with the majority here and say DL unless your child loves Cars (mine does, she could spend all day in Carsland).
Here is my breakdown for toddlers:
DL:
Fantasyland:
Dumbo
Teacups
Casey Jr
Storybookland Boats
Carousel
It's a Small World
Alice
Snow White (maybe, that witch is a little scary)
We don't ride Peter Pan (line is too long, ride itself is fine)
We also don't ride Pinnochio or Mr Toad because my kids find them scary
Roaming characters - Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Alice & Mad Hatter
Toontown:
Gadget's Go Coaster - 35" HR - so the only toddler-friendly coaster
Mickey & Minnie's houses (M & G), play areas
Tomorrowland:
Autopia (they can drive - there is a HR, but a 2 yr old should make it)
Buzz
Astro Orbitor (maybe, this is difficult for adults to get in and out of)
Nemo Subs (maybe. We don't enjoy them)
Adventureland:
Tiki Room (a 50/50 chance of them either loving it, or being scared when we've angered the gods)
Jungle Cruise (mine don't love it, but it isn't scary - they do fire a shot in the hippo area, so prepare the kiddos)
Tarzan's Treehouse (it's a lot of steps)
New Orleans:
Pirates (my DD3 finds it scary)
Haunted Mansion (scary as well, though she likes the holiday version)
Critter Country:
Winnie the Pooh
Meeting Pooh & Friends
Main Street:
Princess Fantasy Faire (for meeting princesses and shows)
Pixie Hollow (meeting fairies)
Mickey & Friends M & Gs
Other:
Fireworks
Fantasmic! (once it returns)
Pictures in front of the castle
DCA:
Paradise Pier:
Little Mermaid
Carousel
Toy Story Mania
Golden Zephyr
Mickey's Fun Wheel (we don't ride this, we find it is a waste of time because of the length of the actual ride relative to loading/unloading time)
Zootopia & Toy Story M & Gs
Carsland:
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree (32" HR - a 2 yr old should make this)
Luigi's Roadsters (32")
Cars M & Gs
Bug's Land:
All 4 rides in this area are toddler-friendly, but they are nothing too special.
Sometimes, It's Tough to be a Bug 4D show is running, but they also use the theater for movie previews. I haven't taken my youngest here yet
Hollywoodland:
Monster's Inc
Disney Jr show (haven't seen the new one)
Frozen show
Frozen M & Gs
Turtle Talk
Buena Vista Street:
Mickey & Friends M & Gs
Oswald M & G
Other:
Pixar Play Parade
World of Color
As you can see, you won't have trouble filling a day at either park.
My daughter's favorite is DCA, but I'm afraid I have to side with the majority here and say DL unless your child loves Cars (mine does, she could spend all day in Carsland).
Here is my breakdown for toddlers:
DL:
Fantasyland:
Dumbo
Teacups
Casey Jr
Storybookland Boats
Carousel
It's a Small World
Alice
Snow White (maybe, that witch is a little scary)
We don't ride Peter Pan (line is too long, ride itself is fine)
We also don't ride Pinnochio or Mr Toad because my kids find them scary
Roaming characters - Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Alice & Mad Hatter
Toontown:
Gadget's Go Coaster - 35" HR - so the only toddler-friendly coaster
Mickey & Minnie's houses (M & G), play areas
Tomorrowland:
Autopia (they can drive - there is a HR, but a 2 yr old should make it)
Buzz
Astro Orbitor (maybe, this is difficult for adults to get in and out of)
Nemo Subs (maybe. We don't enjoy them)
Adventureland:
Tiki Room (a 50/50 chance of them either loving it, or being scared when we've angered the gods)
Jungle Cruise (mine don't love it, but it isn't scary - they do fire a shot in the hippo area, so prepare the kiddos)
Tarzan's Treehouse (it's a lot of steps)
New Orleans:
Pirates (my DD3 finds it scary)
Haunted Mansion (scary as well, though she likes the holiday version)
Critter Country:
Winnie the Pooh
Meeting Pooh & Friends
Main Street:
Princess Fantasy Faire (for meeting princesses and shows)
Pixie Hollow (meeting fairies)
Mickey & Friends M & Gs
Other:
Fireworks
Fantasmic! (once it returns)
Pictures in front of the castle
DCA:
Paradise Pier:
Little Mermaid
Carousel
Toy Story Mania
Golden Zephyr
Mickey's Fun Wheel (we don't ride this, we find it is a waste of time because of the length of the actual ride relative to loading/unloading time)
Zootopia & Toy Story M & Gs
Carsland:
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree (32" HR - a 2 yr old should make this)
Luigi's Roadsters (32")
Cars M & Gs
Bug's Land:
All 4 rides in this area are toddler-friendly, but they are nothing too special.
Sometimes, It's Tough to be a Bug 4D show is running, but they also use the theater for movie previews. I haven't taken my youngest here yet
Hollywoodland:
Monster's Inc
Disney Jr show (haven't seen the new one)
Frozen show
Frozen M & Gs
Turtle Talk
Buena Vista Street:
Mickey & Friends M & Gs
Oswald M & G
Other:
Pixar Play Parade
World of Color
As you can see, you won't have trouble filling a day at either park.