What is the best age to first take a child to Disney World?

Honestly I'd say eight years old. I hardly remember anything before I was eight. Just bits & pieces. To me going to Disney World is the most exciting thing for a child. I would want to remember as much of it as I could. Especially since it is so exspensive to go there & you might not be able to go there again for a long time.

My grandchildren went when they were six and four. The elder one, a boy, left this world at the age of seven, and another granddaughter was born to the family a year later, so the younger one was then, almost six. When the younger one reached three, the older one, now almost nine, started saying she wanted to go back, and take the little one to see all the wonderful things she had the previous time. So, they started to save, and managed to make the trip when the little one was five, and the older one eleven. I don't think they'll ever forget it. The elder girl is sixteen now, and the younger will be eleven this year, and they still talk about it, and get the photographs out.

I don't think it matters what age you are, or when you first go. Disney World etches itself on your memory, and you'll always want to go back, so I'd say, whenever you have accumulated the money and she can take advantage of a lot of the rides and attractions.

Brightest Blessings.

My oldest when when she was a baby, but that trip wasn't really for her. We took her when she was three and she had a great time. She loved the rides, the parades, the characters, everything! Just because she doesn't remember it now doesn't mean that it wasn't a great experience at the time! She stayed awake the whole day all the way through the fireworks and as soon as that was over she fell asleep!

between the ages of 5 and ten, after tht there to old and might not enjoy it tht much.

My Kids are all grown and away, but if I was thinking of taking a kid to Disney world I think 24 would be about the right age. At this age they are big enough to go on the rides alone and can Pay their own way. A 24 yr old is not going to get scared or lost, and if they do, you don't have to worry, they will find their way back to Dad and Mom. If Dad and Mom get lost, you have an ace in the hole!No one is going to molest your 24 yr old child in the washroom (and thats a Big relief! Your child would be able to spell you off on the driving down and back. If the child has a Job (and most do at this age) They might even pay your way in too. Who Knows?

i went when i was 5 i dont really remember it but i think it should between 10-12 at 13 the child feels like a teen and dont wanna go to disney world because they feel that its for kids and at 13 start to think their not kids anymore

I'm planning a trip to Disney World for 2011 when my two boys will be 5 1/2 y/o and 3 1/2 y/o. I know that especially the younger one probably won't remember the trip but I just think around 6 is that magical age when they are still sort of babies and believe in all the magic. And I know at that age he might just actually believe that adult in the giant costume really is Mickey Mouse. I know we will make at least one other trip within 5 years after that because we want to have at least one more child and so I want the youngest and any not born yet to have that magical experience too. We will probably do everything we can to cut costs, but I can't imagine not going at least twice. I went only once in my life, I was 2 1/2. i sadly don't remember anything but I have pictures of the trip. My husband got to go a few times from early childhood to when he was a teenager. He agrees we need to get there more than once. I guess in a way it will be a first trip for me too.

I think between 7 1/2 and 10 is the best age to go! I think the ideal age would be 9 though.

Good for you for starting to save now!:)

I would say 8-10. The reason is that my sister was about 4 and doesn't remember going to Disneyland (you know, the one in California.) I was 8, and was able to ride most of the rides I wanted to and didn't tire out as badly as I would have at 6. My brother was 10 and I think he remembers even more than I do.

Besides, the more $$ you have, the more fun she'll have.

I would say at least 6 years old. I actually used to live near Disneyland and had a season pass for two years. My biggest tips are:

Go during the winter - but not during holiday times. If it was a nice day out and we didn't have school, my cousins and I would hop in the car and go to Disneyland to pass the time in the early spring. We rarely waited to get onto any ride - it was GREAT! I would suggest going in early March. Also, plan to be there a few days, not because it takes that long to get through the park, but because it could be bad weather when you're there.(That's the down side of going in the early spring.) But you could easily hit all the good stuff in one day.

Also, look online and on their website to see if they have any coupons or specials. DO NOT pay to go into California Adventure - in my opinion it wasn't worth it. (Unless you can get in for really cheap.)