Infants in parks where to go?

Hello all,

We have just booked to go to Florida in Aug of next year. Now I think we could be mad as we are going with a 1 1/2 year old and what will be a 6 month old when we go. - Have 15 days out their in a villa, flights, villa and car hire are taken care of, so now we are looking at the things to do whist out.

We don’t want to fill the 2 weeks with parks but we would obviously like to see some things.

So I looked and searched but could not find the answer to my questions so here goes: -

Where would you go if you have 2 infants with you in Florida? None of them look like that are idea, - the 6-month-old won’t be a problem but 1 1/2 year old, where would you take her?

Any help would be much welcome, this is probably the only time we will be able to afford to go for a good few years to come!

Many thanks

John

I would take them everywhere, my two loved the whole place at all ages. I would maybe leve the Universal parks until they are older but all Disney parks, water parks and Sea world are a must.

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Hello all,

We have just booked to go to Florida in Aug of next year. Now I think we could be mad as we are going with a 1 1/2 year old and what will be a 6 month old when we go. - Have 15 days out their in a villa, flights, villa and car hire are taken care of, so now we are looking at the things to do whist out.

We don’t want to fill the 2 weeks with parks but we would obviously like to see some things.

So I looked and searched but could not find the answer to my questions so here goes: -

Where would you go if you have 2 infants with you in Florida? None of them look like that are idea, - the 6-month-old won’t be a problem but 1 1/2 year old, where would you take her?

Any help would be much welcome, this is probably the only time we will be able to afford to go for a good few years to come!

Many thanks

John

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Thanks Martin, I would love to go to them all, but alas not enough time or money!:(

Can you or anyone else let us know whats the best ones - Disney and sea world you mention.

Hi John,
you will find Florida a fantastically family friendly place which is why we keep going back. We have been taking our girls since Libby was 4 months old and the facilities put the UK to shame. We now have another addition to the family so will also visiting in March with a 6 month old. Disney will be top of our hitlist as they really have things sorted for families with young children. There are baby stations in all the parks for feeding and changing, stroller rental and all the rides allow a baby swap system so mum and dad get to ride. All the restaurants will have high chairs,booster seats and a childrens menu although some of the things are not to our taste, american children seem to like apple sauce!!! As for stuff to do, although a lot of rides will be out for your littlies there are play parks and water play areas,character greetings and parades. A lot of the tamer rides especially in the magic kingdom will be fine for all the family particularly in fantasy land and mickeys toontown fair. Aside from Disney, Seaworld is great with all the animals and shows there are to see and Universal has Seuss Landings. I could go on forever there is so much to mention I guarentee Florida with small children is fantastic and you will be back.
Heidi
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The first time we took our eldest son to Orlando was when he was just 14 - 15 months old, he loved the magic kingdom, his little eyes would light up at the outdoor singing shows, we still have a video of him sat in his push-chair with his legs and arms going along with the music. The only thing that upset him a lttle bit was on some of the indoor shows, when the sound got a little loud. My little ones also enjoyed Typhoon Lagoon (if i remeber right) they just loved going round & round in the lazy river. At that age i would deffo choose magic kingdom, i also believe it should be free for your 2 children at their age.

We have been with babbies and found Florida the most family orientated place we've ever been. Within the parks usually squirrelled away somewhere there are little rides and activities geared up to tinies. Hopefully you will now be able to see one of my grandchildren "splashing" around-Don't forget the sun screen though!



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the first time we took our daughter she was 4.5 mths old, then again when she was 12 months old.. She loved Sea World for all the shows and seeing the animals. The disney park we took her too was Animal Kingdom but we also went to Busch too, she loved the animals there and the adults had fun too.... Hope this helps

She is now 16 months old and we are just about to start planning our next trip

Another lovely place to visit with youngsters is Green Meadows petting farm. http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida...ting-farm.aspx [msnsmile2]

As said above all the Disney parks are very family frindly[msnsmile2]

If you are very limited, I would do Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom and Typhoon lagoon which has an amazing childrens area (Blizzard beach does too, but I can't really remember it)
Then Sea World is a must.
For cheaper options, there are petting farms as Paula has said, a day at Clearwater beach maybe and how about one of the state parks where they can play in the water

Hello All
Many thanks to all for your advice, looks like a 2/3 day ticket to Disney, Animal Kingdom, and a spell at Epcot for me! then onto the water park, does anyone have a recommendation of Typhoon Lagoon over Blizzard Beach for our age group? Both look fantastic.

The Petting farm is on the list, as is a day at the beach.

It good to know we will be OK! If anyone else has any thoughts please do let us know.

John

The petting farm was great for adults and the 4 year old when we went in 2005 but I thought it might be too much for our daugter who is ONLY 16 months now. When you come back can you let me at least know how your kids got on at the petting farm please that way I can judge whether or not to take our daughter there next time as she loves animals but my husband will probably be so paranoid and wont let her touch ANYTHING.

Berni

Hi,

Yes of course we will let you know it’s not problem to us! - We don't go until Aug 08 but will keep you posted.

If anyone does have any other ideas please add them in, we currently think:- Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Sea world, Petting park, a trip to the beach (does anyone know the best beaches?) and a trip the space centre for Dad! maybe wet n wild and adventure island?

Oh, I just love seeing small kids in those water spout thingies, great photo! :)

You could try Kissimmee Lakefront Park - in the historic district (the one off the 192 with the archway over the road). Take any turn left after the large bend and you'll find it. There is a lot of kid play stuff there - swings, etc as well as some shade. There are eateries in the main road or a public BBQ area. Good for a few hours if not longer.

Thinking back, the most enjoyable times we have had with Hannah and Alex has been when they were small and in the water fountain play areas. In particular the large mickey shaped one at Disney Market place, happy days[msnsmile]

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Oh, I just love seeing small kids in those water spout thingies, great photo! :)

You could try Kissimmee Lakefront Park - in the historic district (the one off the 192 with the archway over the road). Take any turn left after the large bend and you'll find it. There is a lot of kid play stuff there - swings, etc as well as some shade. There are eateries in the main road or a public BBQ area. Good for a few hours if not longer.
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