Is it a good idea to take a baby to Disney World?

CLICK TO READ! However, there is a reason so many families choose to bring their kids to Disney World. The parks, hotels, and general resort at large are all incredibly accommodating to kids of all ages, whether you're bringing just the baby or the baby and older kids.



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Visiting Disney parks with a toddler is great because there are SO MANY things they can enjoy! Disney World has over 100 attractions with no height requirement. You can check out the best Disney World rides for toddlers at each of the parks for my recommendations. But even babies can ride!

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#1: Magic Kingdom It's probably no surprise that the Magic Kingdom tops this list! It has more than 15 rides that are safe for babies, such as classics like it's a small world, Jungle Cruise, Peter Pan's Flight, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant.

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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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Here's the thing – there is no “best age” to take kids to Walt Disney World because there is something for EVERY age! I'm talking from three months to 103 (okay, maybe at that age, it would be hard.) But you get my point. And yes, Disney World is WORTH IT for toddlers!

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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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While I don't think you are crazy, and I think a trip with a newborn is doable, especially for a seasoned mama, for a first-time mom I might recommend you wait at least 8 weeks, but maybe even closer to 12-16 weeks. I have visited Disney while pregnant, but the youngest I have brought to Walt Disney World was 4 months.

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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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Disney World has more for younger kids. Universal has very few rides the toddler gets to go on, but we have tons of fun with the things we can ride, and the lower ride count relieves some stress and allows us to enjoy things like playgrounds and stores that are almost as fun for toddlers as the rides.

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Yes, of course – you can bring your child's baby food and formula into the parks with you. Keep in mind, though, that it is not possible to heat food up in the Disney Parks, so plan accordingly.

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Your baby can go on most rides with you. Many Walt Disney World attractions have no height requirement. Babies and toddlers are welcome to accompany you on any of these rides.

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Children under 3 years of age don't require tickets at Disney World. If your child is under three years old, you don't need a ticket for them at Disney World. For a four-day trip, this can be over $500 in savings.

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This means that as long as you feel comfortable, you can hold your sweet little baby in your lap and enjoy rides like Dumbo the Flying Elephant and “it's a small world.” 7. For some rides that do enforce height restrictions like the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios there is a “rider switch” option.

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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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While it might sound intimidating at first to try to visit Disneyland with a baby, it actually wasn't a big deal at all! Disneyland is very baby friendly and offers a lot of services and facilities to make your trip easier.

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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. Without fail, my son fell asleep on Pirates or Small World when he was younger. We knew what rides to take him on when he needed a nap.

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Bring a Hat and Handheld Fan This is more “google ways to keep your infant cool in the heat and pick the best option for you.” We went with hat and fan along with lightweight hoodies. Some families swear by the cooling towel. Whatever season you go in, you need to be prepared for the heat.

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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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Disney World Tickets for Guests Under Age 3 That means that infants and toddlers can enjoy the parks for free, a major reason that many families choose to bring their little ones early to enjoy the Most Magical Place on Earth. Additionally, guests under the age of three aren't required to get a Park Pass reservation.

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By far, Magic Kingdom has the most toddler-friendly attractions of all the Walt Disney World parks. If you only have one day to visit Disney World with toddlers, the Magic Kingdom park will provide the most fun.

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In regards to “Lands”, I recommend Fantasyland and Toontown as the top 2 spaces for babies and very young children at Disneyland. They both include the most “all ages” attractions and there's room for little ones to run around and explore in safe places.

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