A Walt Disney World Resort vacation is one for the ages … all ages. Multigenerational trips to The Most Magical Place on Earth are a great way to make lasting family memories for the young and old alike. Many families have traditions of visiting Walt Disney World with their children, so consider adding another layer of sentimentality by bringing your parents (and grandparents if you can) as well. How many generations of family members can you gather in front of Cinderella Castle for an epic photo opportunity?
While a significant age gap between the teeniest and eldest guests may seem like a barrier, there are countless experiences you will enjoy as a family. No place makes you feel like a kid quite like Walt Disney World. The most important thing to remember is that everyone may have different expectations and limitations. A little communication and planning will go a long way to ensure everyone has a fantastic vacation.
Here are some ways you can make the most of your multigenerational family vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort:
- Have fun with your family pride. Get matching shirts, matching ears, or whatever else your party agrees to wear, even if it’s only for one day. Walt Disney World is a place where anything goes (within dress code restrictions, of course) when it comes to fun clothing.
- Expect to split up into smaller groups according to interests & energy levels to tour the theme parks, but plan to either meet up for breakfast or dinner at a table service restaurant to connect and talk about your adventures before (or after) going your separate ways for the day.
- Plan at least 1-2 resort days to gather around the pool, explore Disney Springs at your own pace as a group, or take a monorail tour of the Magic Kingdom area resorts (Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort, and the Contemporary Resort) together.
- Splurge on the Memory Maker – it is worth every penny. Professional photographers will take your group’s photo (so no one has to be left out behind the screen) at various iconic locations and at character greeting locations. Consider turning these photos into memory books and give them as gifts for each household.
There you have it, my top tips for making magic with the whole family. Have you taken a multigenerational trip to the Walt Disney World Resort?
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Candice was raised in east Tennessee. While in college, her best friend dragged her to a Walt Disney World College Program recruiting session at the University of Tennessee and the rest is Disney history. In the Fall of 1999, Candice became a quick service food hostess for Sunset Ranch Market and Fantasmic at Disney-MGM Studios – or what is now known as Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While soaking up her time as a cast member, she met Ryan, a neighbor and a fellow college programmer who worked as a custodial host at Epcot. Four years later, Candice moved to the Midwest and married that boy from across the hall. They now live in Greenwood, Indiana with their two little boys. The Disney-loving foursome took their first family trip to The Happiest Place on Earth in 2013 and Candice is eagerly planning their return. Candice also works full-time at a community mental health center and enjoys taking photographs and blogging at Mommy in the Midwest.
