Can a 5 month old go on Disney rides?

No. There are some rides at each Disney World theme park that have height requirements; guests may only experience those rides if they're tall enough. But the vast majority of attractions at WDW do NOT have a height requirement. Babies and toddlers are welcome to experience those.



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That's up to you. Babies under the age of about 18 months will be fine on any of them. But once kiddos start to express opinions, there may be a few of the above attractions that cause issues for some children.

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So my baby can go on these rides. But should they? That's up to you. Babies under the age of about 18 months will be fine on any of them.

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I've taken babies as young as 5 months old to the parks and am always so glad that I did. I like to have all my children with us for big events…. even if their ages might not work perfectly for the outing. Disneyland is incredibly accommodating for young children and babies are no exception.

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While there are size limitations to the strollers allowed on property, there are no guidelines that mention a specific age limit at this time. All considering, I think whether you bring a stroller or not is truly a personal decision. Step back and determine what would work best for your children and family in general.

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Many of the attractions have no height requirements. The Disneyland resort is a family park. Walt Disney created a park for parents to bring their kids and babies. I get asked a lot, should I bring my baby to Disneyland? The answer is YES you can totally bring a baby to the parks.

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What to Bring for a Baby at Disneyland
  1. Extra outfit (so spills and diaper blow-outs don't ruin the day — because, hey, spit-up happens!)
  2. Sunscreen.
  3. Sun hat.
  4. Blanket to shade from the sun or provide extra warmth.
  5. Stroller.
  6. Formula and bottles/bottle liners.
  7. Baby food/snacks.
  8. Your baby spoon.


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Surprisingly, babies can go on quite a few rides at Disney World, since many do not have a height requirement. The only rides at Magic Kingdom that your baby will not be able to ride are Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Space Mountain, and The Barnstormer.

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One of the best parts about bringing a baby to Disneyland is that they are free through 2 years old. So you'll want to take advantage of having a baby or 2-year-old in the park. You can expect to move a little slower with a baby or toddler, but you can also experience boundless joy in the simplest experiences.

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Babies and Disney World Rides There are a surprising amount of rides at Disney World that kids under three will be able to go on! Babies can go on any ride without a height requirement, with the youngest babies able to sit on their parents' lap throughout the ride, or in a worn carrier.

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Babies can certainly ride on your lap on “it's a small world”, Jungle Cruise and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. In fact, you can even wear a baby in a carrier or sling on attractions that are experienced in a boat-style ride vehicle, such as “it's a small world” and Jungle Cruise.

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Taking Little Kids to Disney World (4-7 years old) We're moving on to little kids ages 4-7 years old. This is a great time to take kiddos to Disney World for the first time since they're still young enough to be excited about meeting the characters and all the fun, little-kid targeted Disney stuff.

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Disney World Rides for Babies in Adventureland:
  • Jungle Cruise. This ride is a Disney classic. ...
  • Pirates of the Caribbean. ...
  • The Magic Carpets of Alladin. ...
  • Haunted Mansion.
  • It's a Small World. ...
  • Peter Pan's Flight.
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.


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Consider Baby Wearing As we've written, baby wearing was our favorite way to get Zoe around Disney World as an infant. As they get bigger, it gets more difficult, but newborns and infants are easy to carry around, and many can even learn to nap in the carrier pretty much regardless of their surroundings.

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Children under the age of three are admitted into the Walt Disney World theme parks free of charge. You don't need to buy them any sort of ticket or pass for entry. 2. You don't need park reservations for babies.

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As with Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion is a perfectly fine Disney World ride for babies and toddlers RIDE WISE. You sit in a little clamshell and flow through spooky animatronics and light shows. But the intro is pretty creepy, and it's really dark.

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Best Attractions and Rides for Babies at Disneyland
  • Main Street Vehicles.
  • Disneyland Railroad (relaxing for nursing mom)
  • Enchanted Tiki Room (dark attraction for nursing mom)
  • Jungle Cruise.
  • Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
  • Casey Jr. Circus Train.
  • King Arthur's Carousel.


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Rides like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, and Small World have no height requirement. Some of these rides are even great for getting baby to go to sleep.

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Strollers larger than 31? (79 cm) in width and 52? (132cm) in length are not permitted. Stroller wagons are also not permitted. Strollers are not allowed on escalators. Use of strollers is permitted on elevators and ramps, available at certain locations.

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While I recommend bringing your own stroller, the rentals are still a great option. If you have an infant or a young child who cannot sit upright, the Disney rentals are likely not the right fit for you. These unpadded strollers require a tadpole to sit up straight.

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Strollers must be 31” (79cm) wide and 52” (132cm) long or smaller. As a reminder, wagons are not permitted in our parks. Stroller wagons will also no longer be permitted. Loose and dry ice is not permitted in our parks.

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