One of the best parts of parenting is watching your kids discover their passions, and for many little ones, Disney inevitably becomes a big deal. Maybe your child lines up all the cars from Disney Pixar’s Cars movies, sings every word of “Let It Go” from Frozen, or insists on playing the Encanto soundtrack repeatedly during car rides. Most parents can relate to a car trip punctuated by Disney singalongs!
For millennial parents, this enthusiasm often brings a wave of nostalgia. Growing up during the golden age of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and other iconic classics, Disney was an integral part of childhood. Disney magic was everywhere, from figurines to VHS tapes and costumes that fueled endless make-believe. Now, as parents, millennials are seeing their kids fall in love with Moana, Encanto, Marvel superheroes, and even Star Wars, rekindling that same wonder they felt as kids.
As you watch your kids fall in love with Disney, just like you did, consider planning your first Disney vacation. It could be a few days at Disneyland or a week or two at Walt Disney World. Or even an extended Disney cruise trip! But as you begin to plan, you may fear the common refrain from naysayers that it’s soon to take your kids on a Disney vacation. After all, will they even remember the trip when they’re older? We disagree. You shouldn’t have to wait until your kids are old enough to remember their first Disney trip, and here are a few reasons why.
- You’ll remember how special it was. As a parent, you’ll never forget the look of pure joy when your kids see their favorite characters come to life, their excitement on the rides, or how they snuggle close when something feels overwhelming.
- Your kids will never believe in Disney magic the way they do when they’re little. A young child’s imagination is beautiful, and Disney has a special way of bringing a young child’s imagination to life. Fostering that love of joy and wonder at a young age is such a great way to teach your kids about the beauty of art, storytelling, and wonder in a way only Disney can.
- You’ll want to go back again. Your first family Disney trip is often so special that it becomes a special tradition to visit again and again. The best thing about traveling with Disney is that there are so many different travel experiences that can grow with your family as your kids age. There’s always a Disney travel experience out there for you.
Parents know that those fleeting moments of wonder your kids have when they’re still small enough to believe in the magic of Disney wholeheartedly are special. So why not go all in on experiencing that joy and making those memories now? Your first Disney trip as a family isn’t just about their memories. It’s about creating yours, too. So don’t delay your first Disney trip. Go now while the magic is still real for them. You’ll make memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
