a 6 year old and a 2 year old to Disneyland by myself? Hmmm...am thinking since Del and I will have APs and I would like to take my 2 year old as much as possible without DH ( he thinks she will be a lot of drama-freaks out over everything!) before she turns 3. Thoughts?

a 6 year old and a 2 year old to Disneyland by myself? Hmmm...am thinking since Del and I will have APs and I would like to take my 2 year old as much as possible without DH ( he thinks she will be a lot of drama-freaks out over everything!) before she turns 3. Thoughts?

I would go for it in a heart beat!! :D


You and the kids will have some fun, special memories. It isn't like you don't go as a family too, right? I say go for it. Two kids . . . I don't think that would be hard at all. Of course, that is just me. You would know best if you can handle your two at the park. Even if you have to take it slower - no harm in that. ;)

a 6 year old and a 2 year old to Disneyland by myself? Hmmm...am thinking since Del and I will have APs and I would like to take my 2 year old as much as possible without DH ( he thinks she will be a lot of drama-freaks out over everything!) before she turns 3. Thoughts?
I did it. My ex was never into Disneyland, so it wasn't uncommon for me to head down by myself, with 4 kids in tow. On of my first trips alone, my kids were 2, 3, 5, and 6. We had a blast! (BTW - Youngest is Aspergers and second youngest is ADHHHHHHHHHHHHHD.) Go, but without expectations of going on tons of rides. At those ages, we did a LOT of character signings. Remind the 6yo there wont be any Splash Mountain, (well any mountains) and there will be a lot of kid rides.

As Malcon10T mentioned, the challenge will be going on rides together. It might get a little tight in the rides.

One of my most notorious sermans of Parenting at DLR is: Bring your own stroller. I would consider having your own stroller even more important with two. If you plan to walk back to your hotel at the end of the evening, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there and don't leave too late, or else consider bringing a double stroller if your 6-y/o might be too tired to walk.

If you need to get on or off a tram or shuttle, I've usually found CMs and/or drivers to be helpful when I've been alone with my kids.

Adrienne

I have taken my 2 by myself a few times (ages 18month girl and 2.5 boy and then 2.5 and 4) I had no problems and we had a great time!

Thanks for all the help! My 6 year old is terrified of the dark rides (at least she has been the past 3 years-LOL) and my 2 year old is just plain terrified LOL!!! We go to Johns Incredible Pizza occasionally and the 2 year old wants no part of anything until after about an hour or so, so I am thinking NO rides. Who knows. I am taking the 2 year old with my sister-in-law the week after our family trip, SIL is bringing her 2 yr. old so maybe I should wait on plans until after that trip. LOL I am hoping with my AP to have at least one trip by myself (woohoo--whatever MOM wants to do at DL for once!) and a couple with just the 6 yr. old and myself and maybe a few with the 2 yr. old.

Again, thanks!

Sounds like it will be too intense for you kids at this stage in their lives. Best to wait until they are able to handle that type of situation, otherwise it may take them even longer to adjust.

I would suggest reading the MousePlanet article written by Lisa Perkis on fighting anxiety (http://www.mouseplanet.com/akrock/ak050614lp.htm).

I've taken my 3 yo and 1.5 yo by myself on several occasions. If I could do it, anyone could. But the key to my success was the fact we spent no more than 5 hours in the park.

Sounds like it will be too intense for you kids at this stage in their lives. Best to wait until they are able to handle that type of situation, otherwise it may take them even longer to adjust.

I would suggest reading the MousePlanet article written by Lisa Perkis on fighting anxiety (http://www.mouseplanet.com/akrock/ak050614lp.htm).

There are other things to do at DL besides rides - Some of my favorite things to do are not rides. You should go. I have done it myself with three kids a bunch over this summer with the crowds. So it can be done. Just remember to find things that you will all enjoy and take the day slowly. I love being by myself with the kids - I love it with hubby too but he and I usually do it 50/50 when it comes to decisions and there is something to be said about getting to just do whatever you want. Go ahead sit in the mainstreet cinema for two hours, eat your churros AND his, sit on the train for as long as you like, wait in a long line for a five second photo with mickey...ENJOY!

There are other things to do at DL besides rides - Some of my favorite things to do are not rides. You should go. I have done it myself with three kids a bunch over this summer with the crowds. So it can be done. Just remember to find things that you will all enjoy and take the day slowly. I love being by myself with the kids - I love it with hubby too but he and I usually do it 50/50 when it comes to decisions and there is something to be said about getting to just do whatever you want. Go ahead sit in the mainstreet cinema for two hours, eat your churros AND his, sit on the train for as long as you like, wait in a long line for a five second photo with mickey...ENJOY!Last trip we were waiting for our Fantasmic! seating, and ended up riding the train around the park 3 times! Enjoy watching the band, and sometimes they let a little kid direct the band! Ride the different cars down mainstreet. Watch the candy makers and the cartoonists. Wander thru all the little places in toontown.

My niece went through a period where she was afraid of most of the rides. We just did the things she liked to do: rode the carrousel, watched the parade, shows, just let her lie on the floor of the Animation building and watch the big screens. We're half day people and we usually found enough to occupy 6 to 8 hrs.

I take my 4 by myself all the time. Nathan is 5, Jake and Nicholas are 3 and Luke is 9 months. I have a triple stroller so it works. There's tons of stuff you can do. We love to go see PlayHouse Disney and Turtle Talk. We always stop to run in the water and at the Redwood play area. We're slightly limited on the rides we can go on with only one adult and 4 kids but it really is alot of fun. I always pack some fruit snack in th diaper bag and a couple bottles of water and we do just fine.

I take my 4 by myself all the time. Nathan is 5, Jake and Nicholas are 3 and Luke is 9 months. I have a triple stroller so it works. There's tons of stuff you can do. ....... we do just fine.

WOW! Good for you lauras4boys! I am impressed! :)

Those little boys will remember it for their entire life too.

again WOW!!!!! :)

I think it totally depends on the personalities of your kids and yourself. It also depends on how far away you live and how long you'll be staying... although since you mention that you'd like to take the 2yo as much as possible, you're probably close to the parks and are talking about a day trip...

My son is very "spirited" and is sometimes difficult to deal with and I get stressed out in certain situations with him, he is extreme in every way... I'm a single mom and I have taken him to Disneyland on my own, and we did very well and had a great time, but it's nicer to have others along for the trip IMO. Most of the reasons that I like extra people are the little details... like going to the bathroom, getting food and having to get the tray to the table with stroller/drinks/etc. I also would never be able to stake out spots for shows if it were just me & Max, there is no way he would sit and wait... no way. But since I already know this, my expectations are pretty accurate and if I feel like we can still have a good time with our limitations then we go for it.

I think you just have to realistically gauge your kids and how they handle day-to-day situations with you and then figure out if you are willing to do that at Disneyland.