Should I go to Disneyland with a 7 month old?

I've taken babies as young as 5 months old to the parks and am always so glad that I did. I like to have all my children with us for big events…. even if their ages might not work perfectly for the outing. Disneyland is incredibly accommodating for young children and babies are no exception.



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Should We Hold Off Disney Vacation Plans Until Our Baby is Older? There is no reason to wait for a certain age because Disneyland is a place for all ages. The memories I've personally made with my babies at Disneyland are priceless. Going to Disney with a baby is going to be a different experience, but not one to miss!

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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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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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Tips for Visiting Disney World with a Baby
  1. Listen to Disney music before your trip, especially songs that are on rides (think “It's a Small World” or the Tiki Room). ...
  2. Splurge on Genie +. ...
  3. Bring a travel high chair for meals. ...
  4. You can visit Disney World without a car seat if you stay in a Disney Resort hotel.


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While there are size limitations to the strollers allowed on property, there are no guidelines that mention a specific age limit at this time. All considering, I think whether you bring a stroller or not is truly a personal decision. Step back and determine what would work best for your children and family in general.

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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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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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  1. Bring a stroller travel system. ...
  2. Look into renting a stroller. ...
  3. Check the weather. ...
  4. Meet the characters. ...
  5. Know where the baby care centers are located. ...
  6. Go into air conditioned attractions as often as possible. ...
  7. Wear nursing clothes if breastfeeding. ...
  8. Pack extra diapers in your diaper bag!


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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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5 BEST Rides for Infants at the Disneyland Resort:
  • Small World. It may feel a bit tricky getting into the boats, but your baby is likely to LOVE all the sights, lights and colors on this ride. ...
  • Winnie the Pooh. Another great one that babies will enjoy seeing. ...
  • Haunted Mansion. ...
  • The Train. ...
  • Ariel.


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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.

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The answer is yes your baby will be able to ride on your lap on some rides, but check the Disneyland Resort website for height requirements. Those without height requirements will be okay. I was suprised to find this video of a 5 month old on Dumbo with mom (dad taking video, I presume).

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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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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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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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Children under the age of 3 are considered Guests of Mickey and do not need a theme park ticket or park reservation. Your 2-year-old can accompany you into Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park and may ride any attraction for which they meet the height requirement without having their own ticket.

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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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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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A: The following guidelines apply to the use of personal and rented strollers at Walt Disney World Resort: Strollers larger than 31” (79 cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length are not permitted. Stroller wagons are also not permitted.

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While I recommend bringing your own stroller, the rentals are still a great option. If you have an infant or a young child who cannot sit upright, the Disney rentals are likely not the right fit for you. These unpadded strollers require a tadpole to sit up straight.

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Strollers must be 31” (79cm) wide and 52” (132cm) long or smaller. As a reminder, wagons are not permitted in our parks. Stroller wagons will also no longer be permitted.

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