Thinking of a trip to Disney World with a baby? It’s not as daunting as it seems, with some preparation and some serious list making you can have a magical vacation with your little one! Disney really makes it easy to bring children of any age to the resort and that includes your baby. No matter which Disney hotel you stay at there are complimentary pack ‘n plays. Just ask for one at check in or have your travel agent add it to your special requests.
One of the biggest concerns families have is how to get your little one around the parks all day.
In my experience baby wearing is key to an enjoyable trip to the parks, baby is nice and comfortable and you still have your hands free to enjoy all the delicious Disney snacks. As long as your carrier allows you to be mobile you can do any ride or attraction that doesn’t have a height requirement without having to take the baby out of the carrier. Many of the queues for the rides have air-conditioning as well, so you and the baby won’t be too hot. For rides that have a height requirement you can take advantage of Disney’s Rider Switch Service. Just ask the Cast Member at the Fast Pass entrance and you’ll get a paper Fast Pass to use at a later time. Don’t forget to have the whole family there the first time so the Cast Member can see everybody. Bonus for the other kids in the family, they get to ride twice!
When the baby carrier inevitably needs a break, strollers are also common and convenient around Walt Disney World. You can bring your own, rent one from any local stroller rental company (they will drop off and pick up at your hotel), or rent right in the park for the day. Disney also provides many stroller parking areas located close to attractions. Decorating your stroller so that it stands out is a good idea because Cast Members will move your stroller to keep the parking areas neat and organized. Strollers are also a great way to carry everything you need for the day. Don’t forget you can bring in all the food and supplies you need for your baby, no questions asked!
For those mamas who are nursing, if you feel comfortable, feel free to have a seat wherever you need to feed your baby. I haven’t run into any situations at Disney World where a Cast Member (or ever a guest for that matter) said anything to me about feeding my baby. An indoor quick service restaurant is my favorite because I can take advantage of the air conditioning! If you don’t feel comfortable nursing in public, each park has a Baby Care Center that has a private nursing room with rockers. There is also a changing table room, a feeding area with highchairs, a kitchen with microwave, oven & sink, a main room to relax and a shop if you are missing any baby necessities. Also, all of the bathrooms in the parks (not just the women’s rooms) have a changing space and they are clean!
And last but not least, baby is free! Children under three do not need tickets for the park and if you eat at a buffet or family style meal you do not need to purchase a plate for them, they can eat off of yours for no additional charge!
One of the biggest concerns families have is how to get your little one around the parks all day.
In my experience baby wearing is key to an enjoyable trip to the parks, baby is nice and comfortable and you still have your hands free to enjoy all the delicious Disney snacks. As long as your carrier allows you to be mobile you can do any ride or attraction that doesn’t have a height requirement without having to take the baby out of the carrier. Many of the queues for the rides have air-conditioning as well, so you and the baby won’t be too hot. For rides that have a height requirement you can take advantage of Disney’s Rider Switch Service. Just ask the Cast Member at the Fast Pass entrance and you’ll get a paper Fast Pass to use at a later time. Don’t forget to have the whole family there the first time so the Cast Member can see everybody. Bonus for the other kids in the family, they get to ride twice!
When the baby carrier inevitably needs a break, strollers are also common and convenient around Walt Disney World. You can bring your own, rent one from any local stroller rental company (they will drop off and pick up at your hotel), or rent right in the park for the day. Disney also provides many stroller parking areas located close to attractions. Decorating your stroller so that it stands out is a good idea because Cast Members will move your stroller to keep the parking areas neat and organized. Strollers are also a great way to carry everything you need for the day. Don’t forget you can bring in all the food and supplies you need for your baby, no questions asked!
For those mamas who are nursing, if you feel comfortable, feel free to have a seat wherever you need to feed your baby. I haven’t run into any situations at Disney World where a Cast Member (or ever a guest for that matter) said anything to me about feeding my baby. An indoor quick service restaurant is my favorite because I can take advantage of the air conditioning! If you don’t feel comfortable nursing in public, each park has a Baby Care Center that has a private nursing room with rockers. There is also a changing table room, a feeding area with highchairs, a kitchen with microwave, oven & sink, a main room to relax and a shop if you are missing any baby necessities. Also, all of the bathrooms in the parks (not just the women’s rooms) have a changing space and they are clean!
And last but not least, baby is free! Children under three do not need tickets for the park and if you eat at a buffet or family style meal you do not need to purchase a plate for them, they can eat off of yours for no additional charge!
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