I recently brought my six month old with Disney World and learned a LOT along the way. Here are my best tips for visiting Disney World with a Baby!
I'd say any age is a great age! But if riding rides is important to you, I'd suggest waiting until age 3 as that is when they are more likely to be tall enough for the rides!
Be sure to pack... – Baby Carrier – Stroller (We have the UPPAbaby Cruz, and also have had great luck renting from Kingdom Strollers in the past) – Baby Food – Breathable muslin blankets (for nap time, nursing, cuddling, etc.) – Change of clothes – Diapers – Wipes – Sippy cup (I would recommend this if you have a baby older than 6 months) Continued on the next page...
– Bibs – Baby spoons – Small toys to attach to the stroller – Stroller fan (if you’re going in really hot months) – Sleep Sack (hotel rooms can be really cold!) – White Noise Machine – Extra changes of clothes (I packed 2 extra outfits but our resort had a laundry facility so I also packed Tide Pods to run one load of laundry while we were there)
To ease my mind with how much we need to pack for the baby and our kids, I always make a grocery order to our hotel when we arrive. I use Shipt and here is what I typically order: – Diapers – Wipes – Baby food (pouches and jars) – Fruit – Bottled water – Breakfast items – Snacks
Children under three can get in for free at Disney World! They do not require a ticket at all. Logan was listed in our My Disney Experience account because of the resort reservation. He also got a Magic Band, but we never needed to scan it when going into the parks.
Yes! Babies can go on any ride that is labeled as an Any Height attraction! That is a lot of rides and attractions!
Some of the rides include: – it’s a small world – Dumbo – Peter Pan’s Flight – Buzz Lightyear – Mad Tea Party – Spaceship Earth – Frozen Ever After – The Seas with Nemo and Friends – Toy Story Mania – Kilimanjaro Safaris – Na’vi River Journey
They have a few options that I was able to find! I ended up using Extra Hands. We paid $15 an hour with a $10 travel fee at the time of our vacation, but make sure to check out Extra Hands and get the most up-to-date quote. Our sitter watched my son at our hotel and then brought him back to me at the park!
There are Baby Care Centers in all 4 parks, which makes life a little easier! If you need a break or a quiet air-conditioned area to feed your baby or to take a quick break, you will love this. They have quiet feeding areas with rocking chairs, plenty of changing tables, and baby care supplies for purchase.
I found that everyone was pretty chill with me nursing whenever and wherever I needed to. I had a breathable muslin blanket with me and used it to cover up a little. I nursed Logan on the buses, in restaurants, and on benches in the parks! As for pumping, visit the Baby Care Centers and get yourself taken care of. I would also call your resort to make sure there is a mini fridge in your room to store your milk. They will take care of you!
Yep! Plenty. Here are my favorite spots: – Baby Care Centers, obviously! – Hall of the Presidents in Magic Kingdom – Dark show in a cool theatre. Caroline always has napped through this, haha! – The People Mover in Magic Kingdom – This is a smooth ride around Tomorrowland that is a really nice break, and there’s rarely ever a long wait to get on it. – it’s a small world ride in Magic Kingdom – a long indoor boat ride in the dark. Logan napped in the carrier on this one! – Festival of the Lion King Show in Animal Kingdom – indoor show with seating for everyone
Some more... – Sa’tuli Canteen – Most quick service restaurants are small and jam packed full of crowds. This is not only the best quick service food in all of Disney, but it’s a huge space with plenty of tables. – Spaceship Earth in Epcot – it’s a long ride in the dark. Caroline fell asleep on it one time! – Living with the Land in Epcot – We joke about this ride being so outdated and odd, but it’s super chill and hardly anyone ever rides it. – Frozen Sing Along in Hollywood Studios – Another indoor show with plenty of seating
Do as best as you can to make the room comfortable and familiar. We brought his sleep sack (did not wash it beforehand either, so it would smell like home) and the white noise machine. There were a few nights where he didn’t do as great but he went right back down. Everyone was so exhausted by the end of the day, sleep came easier.
When it comes to visiting Disney World with a baby, the bottom line is… Have low expectations, lots of patience, and take things slow. You’ll have a magical vacation, I promise!