be sure to have plenty of rest time. DD was just over 2 when we first took her and we arrived on a Sunday and on Thursday we left. She was throwing up on the ay to the airport. I feel form over stimulation and and lack of sleep. We took her the same week the next year. Arrived on a Sunday and went home on Firday...on thursday of that trip she was throwing up again. We went this past March, 1 week later than the 2 previous trips, arrived on a Sunday, and left on Sat...and took it slower, and she was fine.
We like character meals. She hated Santa, and would scream, but a few months later, she was fine with the characters.
Have your DD watch lots of movies to get familiar with the characters. They have some sing alongs that have the live characters in them. They are favorites here. Also watch the planning CD.
BBB was a hit for DD this past year. We also enjoy the parades. She loves most rides, but is a bit creeped out with pirates and Haunted Mansion. We totally skipped Haunted mansion last trip.
Try something like Akershus, with Princesses. They will seem less scary than a giant mouse. LOL!
Also, pool time, no matter how cold it is, may be perfect. My DD wnet our first trip only once in the pool and it was quite chilly, but one of her most memorable things about the trip. The last 2 trips, we requested poolside rooms (at Pop) and we alot more swimming (the weather was warmer though too) If I can get DH to take a longer trip, I am going to try to schedule jsut one down day, with pool and relaxing. This is a favorite for her.
We stayed at Pop. We would love to do deluxe, but can't justify the money, since we are not in the room alot to begin with. Pop is very fun for little ones. Buses ran smoothly and we thoroughly enjoy it.
We also do the dining plan. We enjoy that as well. We like a table service each day and it's good for relaxing.
My DD is a lte nighter and likes to sleep in, so we tried to work with that. We tried to let her sleep as late as possible, and not wake her if possible. This past trip worked the best for that. Knowing that, we only scheduled one breakfast, and chose the latest seating they had.
If you have any more questions, ask away!