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

BuDz211 · Post by **BuDz211** » Jul Mon 23, 2007 1:12 pm

I recently asked my mother about this and she said the first time we went was in 1985. I was about 8 years old that summer. I was a rather timid kid back then and was somewhat afraid of the dark rides at MK. I don't think I really looked at anything at the HM. I thought Epcot Center was just as good as MK. It was the future part that I enjoyed the most. The Mexico indoor area also confused the heck out of me. I couldn't figure out how day could change into night and vise versa so fast. lol

MouseMan · Post by **MouseMan** » Jul Mon 23, 2007 4:44 pm

I was 16 in 1975 and just like disneypinnut it was a band trip. We marched in the bicentinial celebration parade which was pretty cool. I really wish I had taken more pictures from that trip so much has changed. My next trip wasn't until 8 years later.

rmorton50 · Post by **rmorton50** » Jul Mon 23, 2007 10:18 pm

I was 35 when we first went in 1985 with my wife and daughters 9 and 11. It was our vacation of a lifetime and we had to save for several years to be able to afford it. We all had a ball and I was only 9 years old when I came back!
Now, I have had the pleasure of taking my 2 daugters, sons in law and two granddaughters in 2006. We stayed at the Poly concierge and splurged on the dining plan. I was 56 when we went and 16 when we came back. We're going again in 5 days and my wife of 37 years is wondering how old I'll be when we get back. It seems she thought she was through raising children!

tmptnr · Post by **tmptnr** » Sep Sat 15, 2007 10:19 pm

I was 1 year when we went down. cant say I remember anything from that time but I'm glad I can stay I was there

Post by **YZFDonor** » Jan Sat 19, 2008 2:42 pm

...back in 1976. I remember a great Bicentennial celebration...

My first trip was in 1972 when I was two years old. I was also there on July 4th 1976. I bearely remember anything but I do rememebr it being VERY patriotic!

It's amazing how the characters have changed over the years... and the strollers! Mine was a metal rattle-trap with some blue canvas for comfort.

PS: I think this post will get me to B-Ticket which speaking of, I loved the ticket books for nostalgia but they sucked for getting on rides!

dyemooch · Post by **dyemooch** » Jan Sat 19, 2008 2:53 pm

I was 23; and man, I would go to the parks anywhere from 1-3 times a day for a year XD.

princessara · Post by **princessara** » Jan Sat 19, 2008 4:00 pm

my 1st trip was in 1986 and i was 7 years old. Feb 2007 i was able to get my boy friend there for his 1st time at the age of 32, and needless to say we are going back in feb. 2008!!!

wdwannabe · Post by **wdwannabe** » Jan Sun 20, 2008 1:08 am

I was in the 5th grade and 10 years old and it was 1974. For those of you good at math will now know my age. I can remember it was July or August and hot...but love those dole whips! And boy the crowds! I think we only went for the day maybe two. Stayed off property, boy if my parents new what they do today, then!

Took my dd a year ago in Sept 06 for her first trip, she was 11...and want to go back so bad....

sparkyjmg · Post by **sparkyjmg** » Jan Sun 20, 2008 11:11 am

my 1st time was march of 1992 i was 12 years old

castmember04 · Post by **castmember04** » Jan Mon 21, 2008 8:00 am

I was 2.5 in 1978. Only the Magic Kingdom was there, and the pictures I have of the characters show they are a lot different looking then they are now. Especially Pooh.

Post by **horizons1** » Jan Mon 21, 2008 6:45 pm

I was 22 and went there by myself. It was great discovering everything at my own pace, but I had to bring a friend the following year to share the experience.

cap396 · Post by **cap396** » Jan Tue 22, 2008 7:58 am

I had been to Disneyland many times (grew up in So. Cal.), but my first trip to Florida was 1986.

Calypso · Post by **Calypso** » Jan Tue 22, 2008 9:50 am

Old enough to remember it being just MK.

meticulus9 · Post by **meticulus9** » Jan Tue 22, 2008 1:21 pm

i was 4 in 1983. stayed at royal plaza. 2 years later @ the polynesian

TheCheshireStitch · Post by **TheCheshireStitch** » Jan Tue 22, 2008 1:34 pm

i was about 2 on my first visit. i really don't remember anything. i think i was around 4 on our next trip there, though. all i remember from that one is losing a toy baby gonzo i had at luau cove at the polynesian during catholic mass. i loved that gonzo and was in tears!

but, since the cast members (esepcially at the poly) are awesome, we got it back at lost and found soon after i realized he was gone. i was one relieved toddler.

i only remember the polynesian and just being there from that trip.