Is Disney With Toddlers Worth It? Tips for Surviving (and Loving) the Magic

We have visited Disney World more than 5 times over the past few years. But traveling to Disney with toddlers is a completely different story, and not for the faint of heart. After our most recent trip to Disney with our 2 year old, I wrote this blog post to share all of the best tips and tricks that worked for doing Disney with a toddler. I hope this post helps your trip run so much more smoothly at the most magical place on Earth!

Walt Disney World is a crazy place to be. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. It’s fantastic and exciting and full of magic (too cliche?). 

But, it really is crazy.

And you know what makes it even crazier? Toddlers. Toddlers. Are. Wild!

But, they also are a blast. If you have the right Disney World with toddlers tips…it is amazing!

Toddlers are the ones who scream with excitement when they see their favorite characters.

They are the ones who wave frantically at parade-goers and chatter incessantly while riding rides. 

Toddlers have eyes that light up at the fireworks, and they are the reason we keep visiting Disney World.

Plus, they’re free under 3!

Is It Worth Going to Disney With a Toddler?

Yes! Absolutely.
And, look. I, too, was a skeptic at first.

My in-laws are Disney Vacation Club members, and they always asked us when we would first take Colton to Walt Disney World. We always said something like “Oh, probably not until he is like 5 so he can remember it!” (After all, you spend all that money, right?)

But, no. Taking our son to Disney at 2 years old was the perfect time.

Toddlers are so full of energy and zest and excitement during these years. The way their eyes light up at the smallest thing makes it so worth it.

Even if your little one won’t remember every detail, you will. And, plus, you’ll have about a thousand pictures to show him, too!

Going To Walt Disney With Toddlers (and Pregnant!)

So, a few months ago, at 31 weeks pregnant, my husband and I took our two-year-old to Disney. 

I knew that I was insane going to Disney at 31 weeks pregnant with a toddler, but we were going with extended family, and we were not going to miss this trip.

So, I spent months reading tips and joining Facebook groups, looking for all of the best ideas for how I could possibly make our trip even a little bit easier. 

I planned and planned and planned…And our trip was fantastic!

I’ve rounded up the best tips and tricks, including must-have travel items, that we used to have the most magical Disney World vacation ever so that you don’t have to do all of the work searching like I did.

Read on below for the best tips for Disney World with a toddler.

Our Disneyland Itinerary for Toddlers

This is the itinerary we followed during our week long holiday at Disney World.

Day 1– Mears Airport Shuttle to Saratoga Springs Disney Resort to drop luggage and walked to Disney Springs Mall for lunch. After lunch check in, swimming in the pool and dinner at Disney Springs.

Day 2 – Early entry to Animal Kingdom, back to resort for naptime, dinner at Disney Springs Mall.

Day 3 – Early entry Hollywood Studios, back to resort for naptime, dinner at Disney Springs Mall.

Day 4 – Early entry at Magic Kingdom, park hop to Hollywood studios for dinner.

Day 5 – Early entry at Epcot, lunch and dinner at Epcot, then park hop to Magic Kingdom for fireworks.

Day 6 – Character breakfast at topolinos Terrace, whole day relaxing at the resort in the pool, and dinner at Disney Springs Mall before going to Epcot at night for the Fantasmic show.

Day 7 – Early entry at Magic Kingdom, dinner at epcot and fireworks.

Day 8 – Mears Shuttle to airport.

Getting to Disneyland With Kids

Planning ahead can make the actual travel piece of your trip so much more enjoyable. Here’s what I recommend you do as far as travel day goes:

1. Plan your Travel Day to Disney Well

This is the biggest mistake that I made….Do not take a super early flight unless you’re sure your kid will nap.

We took an early flight to Florida (5:40 AM). When I booked it, I did not even think about the fact that we live an hour from the airport and would also have to be there 2 hours earlier than our flight departure time. 

The 2:45 wake-up was NOT kind to our 2-year-old, and we suffered MANY meltdowns that day with our normally incredibly pleasant toddler since he would not nap in the car or on the plane. 

DO NOT plan a full travel day to Florida and expect your toddler to wake up ready to enjoy Disney.

It just won’t happen. Give them some downtime if you can!

2. Pack Airplane Snacks!

Hangry toddlers are miserable. And they make mommies and daddies miserable too.

You need snacks for the plane, and the best way I found to do that was to bring a Snacklebox! This is a small container with separate compartments for food.

My husband was so annoyed that I splurged on a Snacklebox for our son, Colton, for the plane. And that man ate his words. 

The Snacklebox not only kept Colton eating throughout the ride, but he also loved holding it and opening it himself and seeing what was inside.

In terms of packing, it contained everything for us, didn’t spill, and easily slipped inside my carry-on backpack.

3. Arrange Transportation to your Accommodation ahead of Time

If you fly into Disney, it is not enough to assume you will just hail a cab to get to where you’re staying.

And, trust me, this isn’t something you want to figure out on the spot with a tired toddler. Luckily, you have a few options for how to get to your hotel from the airport. 

This, of course, is complicated by the fact that with a toddler you need a car seat.

We tried out Tiffany Towncar for our drive to the resort and the new Mears Express for the ride back to the airport. I’d recommend both of them, as they were cost-effective and efficient. 

Tiffany Towncar picked us up right at baggage claim, took us to our private van, and dropped us off at the resort. They included two car seats for us for free, and they were already installed and ready to go!

A feature I love about this company is that they offer a complimentary grocery stop if you’d like one! (Highly recommend using this stop to grab snacks for your kiddo!)

Mears Express was also great (I was worried after reading some less-than-stellar reviews). They were on time to the front of our resort and didn’t make any other stops on the way to the airport. The bus was clean, and the driver was friendly and helpful!

These were the best options we found (most cost-effective and efficient) for our family, though you could definitely rent a car and pay for a car seat there as well. Renting a car would make more sense if you are staying off of Disney resort property. 

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Staying at a Disney World Resort Hotel With Toddlers

Staying at a Disney World Resort made keeping our toddler’s routine a lot easier. One of the biggest perks for us was that all the parks opened 30 minutes early for resort guests — perfect for our early-rising toddler who’s always ready to go before the crowds hit.

The on-site complimentary resort transportation was a total lifesaver too. We could zip back to our suite for naps if we wanted to without the hassle of parking or dealing with long walks.

This made such a difference when our little one hit that cranky, ‘I-need-sleep-now’ stage — being able to get back to the room quickly was a game-changer.

Another thing I really appreciated was how toddler-friendly the resorts are. We requested a pack-and-play at check-in, and it was waiting in our room when we arrived. The family suites are also an option, and even though we didn’t stay in one, they do give you a little extra space to unwind while your toddler sleeps.

And honestly, I was surprised by how many toddler-friendly snacks the resort gift shops had. Applesauce pouches, Goldfish crackers, and fruit cups were easy to grab if we ever ran out of our supermarket stash and needed a quick fix.

For us, staying on-site made the whole experience smoother and way less stressful. We could stick to our routine, avoid too much back-and-forth, and still soak up plenty of Disney magic.

4. Know How Your Room Will Be Set Up

We stayed in a Disney Vacation Club studio room at Saratoga Springs. I was initially worried about the space and how our son would sleep.

However, he slept in the pull-down Murphy bed (almost like a sofa bed), and we just folded it right up and out of the way each morning!

⭐ Tip: If this is your toddler’s first time sleeping in a real bed, try these packable, inflatable bed bumpers!

I was terrified that Colton would roll right out because he moves around so much at night, but these worked out wonderfully to keep him in place!

5. Know Where You Are Staying In Your Resort

Walt Disney World resorts are HUGE. If you are staying in one, you want to know exactly where you are located.

Lugging a stroller and a toddler and whatever else you have with you to a bus stop that is a 10-minute walk away is not the look.

You can request certain resort areas in the My Disney Experience App. For instance, you can ask to be close to a pool or a bus stop.

Pick what’s best for you!

⭐ Saratoga Springs Tip: We love the Congress Park area.

Our room was right across from the bus stop and pool. It was also MAYBE a 10-minute walk to Disney Springs. It was perfect!

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Tips and Tricks For Visiting Disney World Parks With Kids

Taking toddlers to the actual parks in Disney can be the most stressful part of the trip. Don’t worry- the hacks below saved us more than once, and they’re easy to implement!

6. Have a Plan, But Be Flexible

You definitely need to have a plan of attack for each day. Which park are you going to? What rides are you heading to first? Where will you eat? All of these things factor in.

For example, you want to hit the most popular rides early in order to avoid lines (no one wants to wait in line with a toddler). And you don’t want to have to walk halfway back across the park in order to get to your lunch spot. Plan this out ahead of time!

But, overall, you still need to be flexible.

For example, one thing that we were seriously worried about was that Colton wouldn’t be “Disney tired” and would refuse to sleep in the stroller.

Most days, he fell right asleep in the stroller. One day, we even decided mid-meltdown to leave for a nap.

By the time we had walked up Main Street in Magic Kingdom, he was passed out, and we spent 2 hours sitting outside the gates where there wasn’t music blaring.

BUT- we got our nap in! There’s no way to plan for how your toddler will manage each day. So, plan ahead, but be flexible, too. It’ll make your trip more enjoyable!

7. Capitalize on Early Entry to the Parks

One of the best perks of staying on Disney property is that you gain early entry to the parks on certain days. And you should absolutely use it as much as possible!

Let’s not beat around the bush- you’re up already with a toddler- lol. They aren’t sleeping in. So, you might as well make the most of that early day.

Entering the parks early means shorter lines and the ability to get more rides in. This is an easy way to maximize time in the parks prior to possibly needing to leave for naptime.

8. Bring Your Own Stroller

You can rent strollers (most rent from Kingdom Strollers), but we prefer to bring our own. 

This way, we have our stroller with us in the airport and don’t have to coordinate the pickup or dropoff of a rented one in our busy schedule.

It is also worth bringing your own stroller because you already know your child is comfortable, you know how it works, and you know how you prefer it to be organized. 

If necessary, you can use a stroller bag to keep it safe during the flight.

9. Figure Out How You Will Organize Your Stroller

Believe me, you’ll be taking a LOT of buses during your Disney World Vacation.

🚨 Here’s the thing…You have to have your stroller for your little ones, but you also have to be able to quickly fold up your stroller in order to jump on and off Disney World transportation buses.

To help make this process more manageable, we used a large Marshalls reusable bag with separate zipper pouches thrown inside. One of us would carry the stroller and full Marshalls bag through security at the parks, and the other person took our toddler through the much shorter person-only line.

We received a ton of compliments from Disney staff because checking our items was so seamless!

Once inside the parks, we would take a moment to unpack. We’d fold the Marshall’s bag on the bottom of the stroller and put all of the pouches on top of it.

When we were ready to hop on the next bus, this setup allowed us to pack up easily. We’d throw everything into the big bag to get onto a bus, but we still had SO much organization in the smaller pouches.

10. Organize Your Stroller Pouches

This set of pouches made it so simple to organize our stroller well. Here’s how I recommend you use them:

✔ 1 large zipper pouch
 A change of clothes and shoes for your toddler (Natives are perfect for when it rains!) as
well as a raincoat.
✔ 1 medium pouch for snacks
✔ 1 medium pouch for extras
Kid utensils for eating, a portable noise machine, a portable battery pack, suntan lotion, etc)
✔ 1 medium pouch for diapers and wipes (To Help With Quick Changing)
Having a separate pouch for diapers and wipes makes it so simple to grab and run into one of
the baby care centers. No rooting through a diaper bag and forgetting something!

⭐ Tip: Disney has amazing Baby Care Centers at every one of their parks.

Inside are private nursing areas, a changing room, and so many other amenities. You can find a list of where they are located here!

11. Have a Small Bag to Take on Disney World Rides

When you’re visiting Disney World Parks with a toddler, you come with a LOT of stuff.

But, you can’t take your entire stroller and all of your pouches into rides or restaurants at Disney. The best way I found to combat this is to just take your valuables with you.

I bought a Disney Loungefly bag (super cute, and so many styles!) to take with us on rides and into restaurants.

The Loungefly bags are much more spacious than they look, and I usually packed my small wallet, my toddler’s hoodie, his water bottle, our rain ponchos, and his toddler-sized eating utensils in the bag in case we needed them. 

At one point, we walked off of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and it was POURING.

It worked beautifully to have these things with me immediately and not have to sift through the stroller in the rain to find our ponchos.

12. Bring Water Bottles and REFILL Them for Free (with filtered water)

Bring reusable, stainless steel bottles and hang them from your stroller.

We hung two adult water bottles and a toddler water bottle with no problem from our stroller hook. 

The best way to get ice water that is filtered (because, no, we aren’t drinking dirty park fountain water unless we absolutely HAVE to) is to fill your bottles in the morning at your resort or room.

Then, throughout the day, each time you are at a quick service or counter restaurant, ask for cups of water (they’re free!!) and dump them in your bottle to refill!

13. Bring a Portable Charger to the Parks

Disney is quickly moving everything to mobile platforms, so you will use your phone constantly throughout the day.

Reservations, tickets, Genie+, dining, mobile ordering, wait times, MemoryMaker…it can ALL be done on the My Disney Experience app.

Your phone will die. Grab a compact charger that you can use throughout the day at the parks.

14. Cover Your Stroller!

Ya’ll think I’m joking. But this is a major tip that saved us MORE than once.

You need a stroller rain cover. AND-If there’s ANY chance of rain, and I mean ANY, use your stroller rain cover when you go on rides in the parks.

Three or four times, we came off of a Disney World ride to see that it had sprinkled (or poured) while we were inside.

Since we had thought to cover our stroller, my toddler could still sit in a dry seat. If we hadn’t. we’d have been out of luck or soaking wet for the rest of the day.

15. Toddlers LOVE Bubble Wands

16. Buy the $15 Balloon at Magic Kingdom

Prior to Disney, I was that mom who was all “There’s no way I’m paying $15 dollars for a BALLOON! Are you crazy?”

Welp, our little one wanted the balloon as his souvenir.

Didn’t ask for one thing the entire trip…no stuffed animal, no pins, no ears. But, dang it if he didn’t want that dreaded balloon.

So, naturally, I caved. And I’m just here to tell you it was the best $15 I spent on the entire trip.

It was my kid’s favorite thing. Sure, it was annoying on the bus. He hit tons of people with it accidentally (lol), but he was SO happy. And, BONUS, it does really help you find your stroller easily.

We could see our stroller clear across the packed Toy Story Land, which is something!

17. Mark Your Stroller

Disney is basically a sea of strollers.

And they’re almost ALL black. SO, you really need to figure out ahead of time how you will find your stroller easily when you come off of a ride or out of a show.

The best way I found to do this was to use stroller marker Pom poms.

These clipped right around our stroller handles and were small enough that they weren’t in the way, but big enough that we could see them easily to identify where our stroller was.

A lot of people also have success at night with looping battery-operated string lights around their strollers. I didn’t personally try this, but I saw lots of families who did!

18. Proactively Care For Your Feet

You will walk a ton at Disney. We walked more than 30 miles during our week-long trip.

Did you read above where I said I was 31 weeks pregnant? Yep- 30 miles at 31 weeks pregnant.

I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that my feet were KILLING me.

Prior to this trip, I had no idea how much of a life-saver Epsom salt was….but it’s amazing. Each night, I used Epsom salt foot lotion before bed. It worked wonders.

I will never travel anywhere without it again. Ever.

19. Get To the Parks EARLY!

With toddlers, you’ve gotta get up and go.

And, when I say go, I mean earlier than the posted early entry.

We often left our resort 1.5 hours ahead of the supposed park entry time. Every time, without fail, we got a bus earlier than they were supposed to be running. 

Disney generally says that there will be buses running to parks  “1 hour before opening.” We found that they ran even earlier.

Jumping on these early buses allowed us to be in the first group through park security.

We did wait a bit, but we were ALWAYS let through the front park entrance gates earlier than the park was supposed to be open, and we were able to go in and get on rides right away.

20. The Ratatouille Hack at Epcot Park (My Personal Favorite Tip For ANYONE!)

Ya’ll- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride (in Epcot) is a hot commodity.

It’s a newer ride, and it has SUCH long lines. But we waited ten minutes for it. MAYBE.

Here’s how we did it:

✅ Take an early bus to Hollywood Studios (It doesn’t matter if Hollywood Studios is open).

✅ From Hollywood Studios, jump on the Skyliner to Epcot.

✅ The Skyliner will drop you off at the back gates of Epcot (near France in the World
Showcase.)

✅ They open this back entrance at the same time as the front entrance. Since you’re right
outside of France, you can literally walk to your right and get in the queue for Ratatouille.

✅ You automatically cut off everyone running to Ratatouille from the front entrance, so the
only people there are those who also knew to go in the back (World Showcase) entrance. 

They ended up letting us into Epcot early, letting us jump in the ride line early, and opening the entire ride early. 

⭐ Tip: Go earlier than you think you need to.

The posted early entry for Epcot the day we went was 9:00. Early entry for resort guests was supposed to be 8:30.

We were already in the park and off of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure by 8:20 (before the park was even supposed to be open!). 

By the time we walked off of the ride, the line was already at over a 90-minute wait, and the park technically hadn’t even OPENED yet.

21. Use the Secret Castle Photo Spot at Magic Kingdom Park

This is the best way to get unobstructed views of Cinderella’s Castle without anyone else in your photos!

Head to one of the small buildings on either side of the castle (circled on the map above).

The angles feel strange at first, but the pictures come out beautifully!

22. Take a Portable Noise Machine For Naps

A noise machine is an extra thing to bring with you each day, but it definitely prolonged naps for our little guy.

This rechargeable one was hooked inside our stroller to help drown out the noise.

Even when we tried to find quieter spots in the parks during nap time, they really weren’t all that quiet. The noise machine helped cover that so well.

23. If You Care About the Photos, Buy the MemoryMaker

I am a photo person, so we DID do the MemoryMaker.

And it was honestly way better than we expected it to be for two reasons:

✔ Only one of us paid for it (and then split the cost), but all 12 of the people in our group could use
it. The key here is to have all of your guests connected on the My Disney Experience App. 

Once you’re all connected on the App, no matter who scans their MagicBand, the photo goes to
your MemoryMaker section.

The only catch here is that only the person who paid for MemoryMaker can download the photos
without the watermark.

At the end of the trip, this just meant that I had to download all of the photos and disseminate
them even though I wasn’t in some of them.

✔ There are lots of places to get photos taken. Disney photographers are basically everywhere.

We have photos at the front of parks, at the back of parks, in front of important Disney buildings
(Ex: Beauty and the Beast’s castle), with Disney characters photoshopped in, on rides, and even
randomly at the park where we got family photos.

This allowed us to have photos we probably wouldn’t have taken otherwise, and it was nice not to
have to awkwardly ask a random person to take our photos for us.

  We would absolutely do this again.

⭐ Tip: If you do buy the MemoryMaker, make sure you allow your Disney app to access Bluetooth.

This is how they track you on a ride to link your photos.

There are a few older rides where you have to physically scan your MagicBand by your photo on the way out, but the only one we saw was Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom Park.

24. Take Advantage of Visiting Theme Parks In the Rain

25. Stay for the Fireworks at Epcot and Magic Kingdom

I have to admit… I was so on the fence about this one initially.

Who enjoys having a toddler up past their bedtime? No one.

But, we rallied and went to both the Epcot and Magic Kingdom Park fireworks shows.

They were the highlight of my son’s trip (as you can see from his face in the photo!). He still talks about them to this day.

⭐ Tip: If you are going to stay for fireworks, have an exit plan!

I recommend leaving 10-15 minutes before the end of the show if you can.

Otherwise, plan on waiting a while to get out of the park and back to your resort.

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Disney Food Service With Kids

Here are a few easy tips for making meals at Disney a little bit more peaceful with a toddler!

26. Use Mobile Ordering (ESPECIALLY in Toy Story Land)

Using mobile ordering for lunches and snacks made our lives so much easier.

Trust me, the lines for the quick service counters are B-A-N-A-N-A-S.

Do not get stuck in those lines.

One of the most popular counter services is Woody’s Lunchbox in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. If you want to eat here, grab your mobile order window AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO THE PARK.

I snagged our 12 PM mobile walk-up time around 9:30 AM. By 11:00 AM, all of the mobile pick-up windows for the entire day (both lunch and dinner) were gone. 

On the plus side, this was the only mobile window we had to grab ahead of time.

27. Book Dinners Where There is Something for the Kids to Do

Our best Disney dinners were at places that had unique scenery which kept the kids engaged.

We loved the following restaurants:

✅ T-Rex (Saratoga Springs): A restaurant with prehistorically decorated rooms, dinosaurs that
move and roar, and a lightning rain show during dinner.

✅Ragland Road (Saratoga Springs): An Irish pub that has Irish dancing, singing, and other
entertainment.

✅San Angel Inn (Epcot): A Mexican restaurant inside the World Showcase pavilion with a starry
night sky and river ride nearby.

✅ Biergarten (Epcot): A German Biergarten restaurant with German dancers, musicians, and
other entertainment.

✅ Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot): A Norweigan restaurant where Disney princesses come
around and talk to tables.

⭐ Note: These are NOT my recommendations for the best dinners in Disney.

They are simply my recommendations for places your toddler will not be bored out of their minds because there is something to look at.

28. Bring Kid-Friendly Activities Into Restaurants

Don’t hesitate to bring some of your child’s favorite activities with you into the parks and to meals.

Just make sure they pack well!

We always bring travel reusable sticker play sets, travel board books, and water wow booklets to keep Colton entertained while we are waiting for our meals.

This makes life a lot more peaceful for us!

29. Book A Character Breakfast (And Get Into Animal Kingdom Early!)

30. Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast Restaurant) May or May Not Be Worth It 

This one is a toss-up, and people argue adamantly on both sides whether or not Be Our Guest is worth it.

There’s no way around it…the meal comes with a hefty price tag. It is the most expensive meal I have ever eaten (I don’t know what that says about my palate, but hey).

My little guy LOVES Beauty and the Beast right now, so doing lunch at Be Our Guest was worth it for us. 

I also have to say the food was incredible.

Each person gets a three-course meal (appetizer, entree, and dessert). Colton got an adorable cheese and fruit board to start and loved painting his own “Chip”-themed dessert.

⭐ Tip: If your child is NOT afraid of lightning and darkness, ask to be seated in the West Wing!

This is the most decorated part of the palace, and there is a lightning storm during your meal. We loved it!

31. Have Breakfast in Your Hotel Room

Do a grocery run when you first get to Disney so that you can have breakfast in your hotel room! We picked up breakfast items (oatmeal cups, drinkable yogurts, bananas, granola bars), bottled water, and snacks to take with us into the parks.

This alone saved us a ton of money and time!

We were able to grab food, jump on a bus in the morning, and not waste any time finding breakfast. 

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What are the Perks for Little Kids at Disney?

Taking a toddler to Disney comes with some surprising perks that make the visit easier — and even save some money!

🏰 Free Admission for Kids Under 3
Kids under 3 enjoy free entry into all the parks, potentially saving families around $700 when visiting all four parks.

🏰 Complimentary Dining at Select Restaurants
At buffet and family-style restaurants, toddlers under 3 can eat for free as long as they’re sharing from a parent’s plate. Some fine dining spots also offer this perk, though ordering a separate kid’s meal will come at an extra cost.

🏰 Access to Baby Care Centers
Every Disney park has a Baby Care Center offering private nursing rooms, changing tables, restrooms, and feeding areas with highchairs. These centers also have essentials like diapers, wipes, and baby food for purchase, providing a quiet and helpful space for parents with toddlers.

🏰 Rider Switch Program
Disney’s Rider Switch program makes it possible for one parent to wait with a toddler while the other rides. Once the first rider is finished, parents can switch without waiting in line again.

🏰 Stroller Rentals and Transportation
Single and double strollers are available to rent directly at the parks. For added convenience, Disney’s featured provider, ScooterBug, delivers rental strollers directly to Disney Resort hotels before check-in.

🏰 Early Theme Park Entry
Guests staying at Disney Resorts can enter the parks 30 minutes early each day, giving families with early-rising toddlers a chance to enjoy popular attractions with shorter wait times.

🏰 Play Areas and Toddler-Friendly Attractions
Disney offers several play areas designed specifically for little ones. The Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride at Magic Kingdom even features an indoor playground in the queue, which keeps toddlers entertained while parents wait.

🏰 Lightning Lane Perk for Toddlers
For families using Lightning Lane passes (replacing Genie+ in July 2024), toddlers under 3 can join parents in the Lightning Lane without needing their own pass.

🏰 Car Seat-Free Travel
Families using Disney’s resort transportation services or airport shuttle don’t need to bring a car seat, making travel lighter and more convenient.

🏰 Bring Your Own Snacks
Disney allows visitors to bring their own snacks and water bottles into the parks. This is perfect for avoiding meltdowns and saving money on constant snack purchases.

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When is the Best Time to Visit Disney with a Toddler?

If you’re planning a Disney trip with a toddler, fall is hands-down the best time to go. There’s nothing worse than a cranky, overheated toddler — and visiting between September and early November means you’ll avoid the brutal summer heat.

Fall temperatures are way more manageable, which makes a huge difference when you’re pushing a stroller all day or waiting in line. Plus, the parks tend to be quieter since most kids are back in school, meaning fewer crowds and shorter waits — always a win with little ones.

Bonus points for fall’s seasonal events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which is packed with festive fun toddlers will love. Just keep in mind that some schools have fall break in early to mid-October, so those weeks can get a little busier.

Since fall is technically hurricane season, it’s also smart to keep an eye on the weather forecast, but quick rain showers are common rather than full-blown storms.

What Disney World Park is Best For Toddlers?

Magic Kingdom is the best Disney World Park for toddlers.

Although each of the four parks has a few things that are toddler-friendly, Magic Kingdom has the most.

The entire park of Magic Kingdom is geared towards younger kids, including many of the rides, characters, parades, and even the design of the areas of the park such as Frontierland.

Little ones will have a blast at Magic Kingdom, and there are only a few choice things that they will be unable to participate in.

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What is There To Do In Disney World Theme Parks For Toddlers?

Here are some of the top things to do in each of the Disney Parks for little ones:

Magic Kingdom with Toddlers

✔️ 17 different rides that have no height requirement (Including Jungle Cruise, Peter Pan’s Flight & Pirates of the Caribbean).
✔️ Character Meet and Greets With Mickey Mouse, Belle, and others!
✔️ Character Dining at Be Our Guest, Cinderella’s Table, and Crystal Palace.

Epcot With Toddlers

✔️ Amazing family-friendly rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and The Seas With Nemo and Friends.
✔️Akershus Banquet Hall Princess Dining!
✔️Playgrounds and Splash pads
✔️ The World Pavilion Kidcot Fun Stops, shows, and rides
✔️ Character meets with countless Disney World favorites like Anna and Elsa, Belle, and Princess Jasmine.

Animal Kingdom For Toddlers

✔️ Second-best park for toddlers
✔️ Exciting rides like the Kilimanjaro Safaris, Na’vi River Journey, and It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
✔️ So many animal encounters!
✔️ Festival of the Lion King show.

Hollywood Studios for Toddlers

✔️ Toy Story Land ride!
✔️ Rides like Minnie & Mickey’s Runaway Railway, Toy Story Mania!, and For the First Time in Forever: Frozen Sing Along.
✔️ Beauty and the Beast- Live on Stage!
✔️ Other shows: Muppet-vision, Lightning McQueens Racing Academy, Disney Junior Play and Dance Party.

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Conclusion: Walt Disney World Theme Park Tips With Toddlers

In order to enjoy Disney with a toddler, you have to go with the flow. Do not ruin your bucket list trip by stressing over the little details.

Hopefully by now this post has provided you with some epic hacks and tips to help you take your toddler to Disney…and enjoy it! Try not to stress- this trip should be enjoyable for you, too!

Be as flexible as you can, and roll with what your toddler needs! Everything else will fall into place.