Kids and Disney World, Sesame Place: How young is too young?
The Count's Splash Castle at Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa. (2012) Credit: Handout
There's some disagreement among parents about the appropriate age to take kids to theme parks. Some feel it's better to wait so children will remember and not sleep through the experience, while others believe age doesn't matter.
My take? It's all about knowing your child.
My husband and I decided to book a trip to Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa. When I mentioned our plans to a few friends, many felt our 16-month-old was too young and wouldn't enjoy it. Despite their thoughts, we went and it was a blast.
We knew going into the trip that Maggie was too small for many of the rides, and that was OK because we knew there would be many aspects she'd love. Here are some things to think about before taking young kids to theme parks:
What have been your experiences with your kids? Any tips (or horror stories) to share? Tell us in the comments, below.
