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Is it okay to take a newborn to Disneyland?

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. We had a blast!!



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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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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.

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Yes, many attractions at Disneyland are suitable for babies, including “it's a small world,” Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and Peter Pan's Flight. Look for rides with no height requirements, which are generally baby-friendly.

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How to do Disneyland with a Baby (From a Mom of 8!)
  1. Bring along a big kid or adult helper. ...
  2. Bring a great baby carrier AND stroller. ...
  3. Find the Baby Care Centers and plan pit stops. ...
  4. Figure out which rides you can go on with baby. ...
  5. Plan for hotel naps or quiet time.


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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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If you're asking specifically about the bassinet/pram feature, then I'm very happy to share that those are indeed allowed. I've brought mine many times as they are a naptime lifesaver.

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Yes, thankfully, you can bring your own stroller to a Disney park if you choose to do so.

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I'm a big believer in taking children of all ages to Disneyland and with the proper preparation, your trip can be successful. I've taken babies as young as 5 months old to the parks and am always so glad that I did.

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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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Guide to Animal Kingdom with a Baby or Toddler It's the biggest of the Disney World parks, but also a great starting point if it's your first trip to Walt Disney World. Animal Kingdom is typically a less-intense experience and may be a less overwhelming way to experience Disney with toddlers.

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Some rides and attractions have loud noises that might frighten your baby. Just ask a Cast Member at the entrance if you have any question that the ride or show might not be appropriate. This complete guide to everything scary for kids at Disneyland offers up some tips on what rides to avoid.

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You'll create core memories No matter how young your kids are, their faces are bound to light up at all the magical sights and sounds throughout Disney Parks. Seeing them so full of joy is reason enough to go. You'll never forget those moments.

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Disney Transportation (Bus, Boat, Monorail & Skyliner) Car seats are not needed and not allowed on any of these forms of Disney resort transit. The bottom line? Don't bring a car seat if you plan to use Disney transit exclusively and stay entirely on Disney property during your vacation.

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Also, don't bring a stroller wagon as they are banned. A beautiful baby in an infant car seat is definitely allowed. Just be mindful that when taking a ride on the complimentary Resort Bus Transportation or Water Transportation strollers must be folded and removed from the aisles.

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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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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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Unfortunately, none of those babies were recipients of the coveted, magical lifetime Disney Pass. 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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The Walt Disney World Resort does require that Guests wear appropriate attire during their visits. This does include wearing shoes.

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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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Minimum Ages for Travel The minimum age to sail aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship is 6 months on the day of sailing; however, the minimum age for Transatlantic, Panama Canal and Hawaii itineraries is one year on the day of sailing.

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