Does my 1 year old need a reservation for Disneyland?
Theme park tickets are free for children under 3-years old. And to answer your question, you do not need to make theme park reservations for a child of this age either.
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Did you know kids under 3 don't require theme park tickets or reservations? Disney also makes it super easy to travel with even the tiniest members of your family.
The answer is YES you can totally bring a baby to the parks. There is so much Disneyland has to offer and so many rides you CAN take your baby or toddler (under 32”) on in each park. If you have children from 32” to 48” inches take a look at this post to see what rides they can go on.
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.
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.
Guests of Disney do not age during their visit, so your little one will remain his guest during your entire trip. You do not need to purchase a ticket or make park pass reservations for children under 3.
Little Guests under the age of 3 do not need theme park tickets or theme park reservations, so they also do not need to be added to Disney Genie+ experiences.
Theme park reservations are required to enter a theme park through January 8, 2024. Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required. Learn more about theme park reservations.
Courtney, Thanks for asking your question to planDisney! I have to say, if your 2-year-old already has a driver's license, I would be wildly impressed! No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3.
Guests under age 14 must be accompanied by a Guest age 14 or older to enter a Theme Park. To board an attraction, children under age 7 must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older.
The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.
Thanks for stopping by planDisney. We love helping Guests like us answer their planning questions. I'm happy to report that you do not need to bring a birth certificate or any kind of document to verify your child's age. If asked at the turnstile, you just have to simply share their age and you will be on your way.
Toddlers (1- almost 3 year olds) are a great age to experience Disneyland! At this point, they'll be old enough to go on many of the rides and enjoy the shows. They're also likely more aware of their surroundings and can better appreciate Mickey Mouse, princesses, and other characters.
You'll have no problem bringing a standard diaper bag in with you. Disney's Park Rules & Regulations say that bags must be no larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high, which is much larger than most average diaper bags.