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Can you go to Disney 9 months pregnant?

The great thing about the Disney parks is that most of the rides are safe for expecting mothers. You can use fastpasses to help keep your wait times down, which will help keep you off your feet for extended periods of time.



While you can go to Disney 9 months pregnant, it is generally discouraged by both medical professionals and experienced "Disney moms" due to the extreme physical demands. In 2026, the parks involve walking an average of 7 to 10 miles per day, often in high heat and humidity. Most doctors recommend traveling no later than 36 weeks (about 8 months) to avoid the risk of going into labor far from your primary care team. If you do go, you must skip all "thrill rides" (marked with a red triangle), including Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain, due to rapid starts and stops. However, you can enjoy slow-moving attractions like It's a Small World or the Haunted Mansion. In 2026, Disney offers Electric Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs) for rent, which are essential for a 9-month-pregnant guest to manage the park's scale. Always stay near the First Aid centers located in each park and keep your medical records accessible on your phone in case of a sudden emergency.

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Unless advised otherwise by a medical professional, there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy a vacation to Disney World while pregnant. That said, you'll want to take extra care before embarking on your trip, especially if you're traveling from far away.

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There are five rides that Disney recommends pregnant people don't ride: The Barnstormer. Space Mountain. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

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Since Magic Kingdom has the most pregnancy-friendly rides, I'd highly recommend staying at a Monorail Resort. It's a quick ride and it's convenient to head back for an afternoon nap.

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The concern with roller coasters, thrill rides, and virtual rides during pregnancy is associated with the rapid starts and stops, the jarring forces, and the pressures against the body that occur during these types of rides.

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Disney Fan Tries to Induce Labor At Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Believe it or not, this myth has sent dozens of pregnant Disney fans rushing to the Parks once contractions have started in desperate attempts to have their baby born on Disney property.

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Rider Switch is a very simple concept; it allows you or other members of your party to stay outside of a ride with the child/children while other members of your party wait in line. Once they're finished, guests with the Rider Switch pass don't have to stand in the standby line to enjoy the attraction.

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Unfortunately, pregnancy is not deemed as a disability, and is not a part of the DAS program. However, what you can do is look into wheelchair or ECV scooter rentals to make travel throughout Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park easier for you.

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This means the rest of the park is available, including the recently-opened Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Soarin' Around the World, Spaceship Earth and Frozen Ever After. And don't forget the food.

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Turns out this myth is totally busted. While Disney Parks may pay for an ambulance ride to the hospital, they certainly will not award your child with any special privileges.

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Babies born at Disney Parks receive lifetime Annual Passes! Nope, unfortunately, this is not true, but the rumor has only grown since the first birth at a Disney property took place on July 4, 1979. Rosa and Elias Salcedo visited Disneyland 44 years ago to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.

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One woman in 1984 gave birth to her baby at Disneyland's first aid station after going into labor while she waited for the rest of her family to ride Space Mountain. At Walt Disney World in 1997, a newborn baby was found by a guest in the restrooms near Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland.

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The great thing about the Disney parks is that most of the rides are safe for expecting mothers. You can use fastpasses to help keep your wait times down, which will help keep you off your feet for extended periods of time.

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The following rides are also Disneyland pregnancy approved:
  • Alice in Wonderland.
  • Astro Orbitor.
  • Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters.
  • Casey Jr. Circus Train.
  • Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes.
  • Disneyland Monorail.
  • Disneyland Railroad.
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant.


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Disneyland Park rides that pregnant women should not ride:
  • Autopia.
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
  • Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETCoaster.
  • Indiana Jones Adventure.
  • Matterhorn Bobsleds.


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Various factors raise the risk of miscarriage, including:
  • Age. If you're older than age 35, you have a higher risk of miscarriage than a younger person. ...
  • Past miscarriages. ...
  • Long-term conditions. ...
  • Uterine or cervical problems. ...
  • Smoking, alcohol, caffeine and illegal drugs. ...
  • Weight. ...
  • Genetic conditions.


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Currently, there are no studies that document a problem with roller coasters while you are pregnant. Similarly, there are no studies documenting that it is safe either.

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After the first trimester, you can use hot tubs or saunas without posing any significant risks to your baby. Even then, you should be on the lookout for potential discomforts. If you feel your temperature rising too much, if you feel dizzy, or if to think you're going to faint, get out of the jacuzzi immediately.

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