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Should I take my 2 year old to Disneyland?

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.



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Taking Preschoolers Age Group to Disneyland Preschoolers (ages 3-5) starts to be one of my FAVORITE ages to take to Disneyland. They'll be old enough to enjoy many of the rides and shows but not too old that they won't appreciate them. Don't hesitate to head over to California Adventure at this point.

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If you want them to make the most out of their Disneyland experience, then it is better if they are familiar with the theme. For this reason, we do think that the age of 4 is perfect for someone going the first time.

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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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Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. Kids under age 7 do have to ride with an adult (or someone over the age of 14). So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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Depending upon the age of your baby, there are plenty of experiences for families to enjoy together at Disneyland. Many play areas, shows, indoor attractions, live entertainment, parades, and nighttime spectaculars are baby and kid-friendly. Here are a few other things that babies love to do at Disneyland.

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No, babies and toddlers do not pay at Disney World buffets. Children under 3 eat free, including at character meal buffets. Even though they do eat at no charge, you still must include them on the reservation.

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The littlest of Walt Disney World Resort Guests (aged 2 and under) do not need a valid theme park ticket or reservation to enter. However, while they are not an officially registered member of your party, some reservations should include them.

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Tiny Tots Can Make a Big Splash at Bay Slides Over at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, your little ones can enjoy their very own miniature version of the thrilling Storm Slides. Young kids and toddlers are sure to love the gently curving downhill slopes in this water slide built for kids 5 feet tall or under.

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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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While two days is a great amount of time to see most things the parks have to offer, it will not allow you to fully experience to parks. Disney if full of live entertainment, characters, attractions, and delicious food. We recommend a 4-5 day trip to enjoy everything the parks have to offer.

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Walt Disney World's policy is that children under three years old are free, so if your daughter is three, she will need valid theme park tickets and theme park reservations.

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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.

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