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Do I need to make a Disneyland reservation for my 2 year old?

Children under the age of 3 are considered Guests of Mickey and do not need a theme park ticket or park reservation.



No, you do not need a ticket or a theme park reservation for a child who is 2 years old. At the Disneyland Resort, children under the age of 3 are considered "Guests of Mickey" and are admitted for free. They do not require an admission ticket, and because they don't have a ticket, they do not need to be included in the Theme Park Reservation system. You simply bring them with you to the turnstiles. Once a child reaches their 3rd birthday, however, they are required to have both a valid child-rate ticket and a corresponding reservation for every day of their visit. If your child is close to 3, it is helpful (though rarely required) to have a digital copy of their birth certificate on your phone just in case there is a question about their age at the entrance.

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No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3. The honor system is pretty easy to follow at that age, so you are good just arriving and having a magical time.

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Everyone has a different opinion on the perfect age for taking kids to Disneyland, but I think any age upwards of two is a good time. Younger than two, and some of the magic might be lost on them. You can definitely do Disneyland with toddlers though, and this post has lots Disneyland tips for toddlers.

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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If you've already made your dining reservations, call a Disney Cast Member using the phone number on the Restaurants FAQ webpage or modify the reservation via the My Disney Experience app. When you arrive at the restaurant, select the option in Mobile Check-In that your child is under the age of 3.

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Or their birth certificate. Can you lie about a child's age at Disney? Sure, ages two and under get in free so you could always say a just turned three year old is still two and get in free.

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Top Ten Rides for Toddlers in Disneyland
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  • Mickey & Minnie's Runway Railway.


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Beyond all that, Magic Kingdom is Walt Disney World's most toddler-friendly park because it's simply that: magical.

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Don't worry about bringing documents to prove your daughter's age. Cast members realize that children come in all sizes. If a cast member does ask your daughter's age, just let them know she's two, and you'll be on your way to a day of fun!

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The parks work on an honor system regarding the ages of young Guests, so Cast Members typically don't request proof of age for a child. Other than a theme park ticket for a child ages three or older, there is no need to bring along any form of identification for your kids.

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Ana, Guests under age three are considered Guests of Mickey and do not require a ticket or a theme park reservation when accompanied by an adult. Once the child turns three - even if it is during the vacation - they are required to have a valid theme park admission ticket and a theme park reservation.

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I think you'll be happy to hear that children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket to experience Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. This means you also will not require to make a theme park ticket reservation for your youngest.

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Plan For at Least 2 Days If possible, 3 days are ideal so you can go back to your favorite park on the 3rd day. You can find the best Disneyland ticket prices here.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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How many days should you spend in Disneyland parks? Though there are just 2 parks at Disneyland Resort, there are still plenty of attractions and things to do. Ideally, you should plan on spending a total of 3-4 days in the parks to cover most everything, including rides, characters, shows, and fireworks.

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Not only do kids under 3 get into the Parks for free, but they also eat for free at select buffet or family-style restaurants, which is perfect considering most of them steal bites off mom and dad's plates anyway.

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If you have booked a vacation package to the Walt Disney World Resort, and you are arriving the day before your daughter turns three, she will be considered a Special Guest of Mickey Mouse and will not require theme park admission for the duration of your stay.

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If you need to add your spouse or kids, sign into your My Disney Experience account. Choose Family & Friends then go to the bottom where you have the option to Add a Guest. After they are added, you can easily link Theme Park tickets to them and add them to your room and dining reservations.

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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