Disney with Teens and Tweens!

Is my teen or tween too old to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation?

The answer is absolutely not! Of course, they will likely be interested in different things that Disney has to offer than when they were a little princess or pirate! In some cases, there will be some things that they finally get to experience! With a little planning your tween or teen will have a fantastic vacation!

Attractions!

Let's admit one thing: Your teen or tween is probably not excited about It's a Small World or Dumbo like they were when they were little. That doesn't mean that they couldn't be persuaded to ride it for old time's sake, but you will definitely need a different A game!

Each park has built attractions with teens and adults in mind! In fact, there are several rides at each park that most children can't even ride due to height restrictions! So, ow is there chance!

Magic Kingdom

This was probably your little one's favorite park! Now that they are older, they can still enjoy it thanks to the addition of an exciting, new attraction: Tron Lightcycle/Run, as well as some older, iconic attractions like Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! All of these attractions are coasters and have height restrictions for safety purposes. In some instances, this might be your tweens first time to ride them!

Epcot

Guardian's of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is sure to be a hit with your teen! From the fast, backward launch to the awesome ever-changing soundtrack to the hilarious theming, they will have a blast! What else is there for your grown kid to enjoy? Soarin', Test Track, and Mission:SPACE!

Animal Kingdom

The World of Pandora was built a few years before the pandemic. As such, your teen may have not yet experienced Avatar:Flight of Passage! This thrilling, simulated ride on a Banshee is sure to please! And after they've had this thrilling experience, don't forget about Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safari, and Kali River Rapids!

Hollywood Studios

This park may very well become your teens new favorite! From the classic attractions like Rockin' Rollercoaster, Featuring Aerosmith and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to some of the newest rides you'll find in Galaxy's Edge, such as The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and The Rise of the Resistance, your teen will love all of the thrills! And don't forget to head over to Toy Story Land where they can ride on an old friend on Slinky Dog Dash!

Food!

Now that they are older, you may have noticed that your teen is not only eating more food, but they are also much more interested in eating some really tasty morsels! Gone are the days of chicken nuggets wherever you go! Let's face it! Disney World is the place to satisfy their new love of incredible cuisine! There are great choices at all of the parks and beyond!

Waterparks, Fireworks, and More!

While you're planning, don't forget about the water parks! Disney has 2 awesome water parks and most of the year, at least 1 of them will be open! Whether it's Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, these parks are sure to be a hit!

And don't forget about the fireworks! These shows have changed quite a bit over the last few years! Your teen will definitely want to see what's new!

From the start, Walt Disney designed his parks not just for children, but so that the whole family could have fun together! He also expected that the parks would change and grow, which they definitely have! Let's face it! If you haven't been to Disney World lately, you haven't been to Disney World!

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