How old were you on your 1st trip to WDW?

janiebird66 · Post by **janiebird66** » Feb Sat 09, 2008 1:30 pm

1976, I was 10 and we took a 2 week trip to Florida so I got to miss a week of school.

ghostelias · Post by **ghostelias** » Feb Sun 10, 2008 1:35 pm

My first trip was when i was about 18months old in September of 1986.

mousemaniacs · Post by **mousemaniacs** » Feb Mon 11, 2008 3:45 pm

I was about 8 years old. My wife was younger when she went. After spending days at MK, I ended up hating Epcot. My parents forced me to watch the Rockettes at the American plaza. I didn't appreciate the park until I returned for the first time when I was in my 20s.

Admiral01 · Post by **Admiral01** » Feb Mon 11, 2008 10:22 pm

First trip was in October 1982. I was 1 and a half years old

My parents wanted to see EPCOT. The first trip I remember was in January 1986. We stayed at the Contemporary. Spent days at both MK and EPCOT. My brother had been born less than a year earlier and we wanted to stay on the Monorail line so we could get around easier (so my dad and I could ditch mom when she had to take care of little brother

. I remember one night we were out so late (I was almost 5) that the Monorail's stopped running and we had to find a bus back to the resort. Was there almost every year, sometimes more than once, between 1982 and when I went to Purdue in 2000. I miss those vacations.

rmorton50 · Post by **rmorton50** » Feb Tue 12, 2008 12:23 am

I was 35 years old and had been wanting to go to Disneyland ever since I saw Walt Disney introduce Disneyland to the word in 1954. I was 4 years old then. Various reasons prevented me from going to a Disney park until I was 35. When I finally was able to take my wife and two daughters (ages 9 and 11) I cried when I hit main street. And I still do. Every trip since then, about 10 or so, when I come through the tunnel under the railroad station and hear the main street music and activity, I get a lump in my throat. Then I turn into a 10 year old for the rest of my stay. I think having to wait to realize my dream made me appreciate it all the more when I could finally arrange a trip. That first trip 20 years ago is still my most favorite vacation ever.

AVITWeb · Post by **AVITWeb** » Feb Tue 12, 2008 9:41 pm

I was 5 or six....I don't remember much about it, but I do remember that it was only the MK and the two (possibly three hotels - I can't remember what year the golf hotel and course were opened.)
MK opened 18 days before I was born, so it will always hold a special place.
I really only remember sounds and smells...and of course because my folks took us several times as we were growing up, I remember more and more of those.

Every time I smell the air or hear that faint rushing air sound from the monorail platform at MK, it sends chills.

skull · Post by **skull** » Feb Thu 14, 2008 10:45 am

I think I was 9, as I'm pretty sure our first trip was in 1989. Didn't get back again though until I was 21. Been there about every 2 years since, till now that is, since we just bought a house!

indysoarin19 · Post by **indysoarin19** » Feb Thu 14, 2008 9:14 pm

June of 1998 - I was 11 at the time. Loved MGM, MK was pretty good, AK had just opened, and Epcot was kind of a bore. Stayed at Yacht & Beach & Boardwalk Villas. Now, Epcot is my favorite with MGM close behind, and the Kingdoms being pretty good.

Sharonofwindham · Post by **Sharonofwindham** » Feb Sun 17, 2008 4:04 pm

I was 16 in 1978, and we had my 3 year old niece with us. I remember looking after her one afternoon so my Mom and Dad could have some time to themselves. I took her inside the castle so she could nap, and when she woke I took her on Peter Pan. She told my parents, "I saw real indians Mimi and Grampy, real indians!" In 2003, she rode with her 2 1/2 year old son, I have to admit I got a little emotional. Disney memories are the best!

automation85 · Post by **automation85** » Feb Wed 20, 2008 9:27 pm

I was around two as well, but I remember nothing of the trip. I think that my parents left me with a sitter in the room for a good portion of the trip. Luckily, I had enough trips later in my life to make up for the lost memories.

bravesfan01 · Post by **bravesfan01** » Feb Sun 24, 2008 10:25 pm

In 1990 when i was 7. we went to the Magic Kingdom, i don't remember alot about it though.

sandi · Post by **sandi** » Jul Mon 14, 2008 6:18 pm

I was an adult with an 11 year old son who thought he was the only kid in the whole wole who hadn't been to WDW!

mwehttam · Post by **mwehttam** » Jul Tue 15, 2008 11:46 am

I was 28 and loved in 2000.

Went again on my Honeymoon in 04.

DL followed in Aug of 05.

Quick weekend trip in Jan 06 for EE sneak preview and to purchase DVC.

July 07 for first trip with son who was 9 months old at the time. He didn't need to wait as long as Daddy!!

pkbabygirl · Post by **pkbabygirl** » Jul Wed 16, 2008 11:49 am

I think I was about 2. After that my family went the week before Christmas every year until I was 9. Obviously I remember nothing about Disney in 1976.

briar_rose_59 · Post by **briar_rose_59** » Jul Sun 20, 2008 9:49 am

WDW: 16 (ya, old, I know lol [ETA: ok, seeing some other replies maybe not that old afterall

]) I would have loved to have gone younger but I do kinda like the fact that I could take full control (almost) of planning the trip.
Disneyland: probably infant (have an aunt that lives near the parks, we were technically visiting her with a side trip or 2 to see the Mouse)