Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
The fun and magic of going to Disneyland is an experience that’s impossible to forget. We go there to share memories with friends and families.
However, parents with babies find it quite daunting to bring their babies to amusement parks. They know that their little ones require extra care, especially in a busy public place.
If you’re in this spot, worry no more. We will share with you things you should know when visiting Disneyland with a baby. By the end of this post, you’ll be more confident to bring your baby to this theme park.
On our last trip to Disneyland we had our 7 month old baby with us and our 2 year old twins. It was our first time with a baby. We learned a lot and will definitely be doing a few things differently next time. I’ll share all my tips in this article!
1. What to Bring for Your Baby When Visiting Disneyland
Babies are so delicate. They need a bunch of stuff that parents should bring when visiting Disneyland. So, let’s have a look at some of the essentials that you should have in your baby bag.
Bottles and Formula
Babies are fed on schedule. So, it’s always a good idea to know how much time you’d spend in Disneyland. That way you’d know how many bottles and powdered formula to bring.
We suggest that you bring single-serve packs of your baby’s formula instead of bringing a milk dispenser for convenience.
However, if your child is used to “ready-to-feed milk,” then bring a cooler with you. Just make sure that it’s within the park’s allowable size of 24″ L x 15″ W x 18″ H. Additionally, you may also want to bring your baby’s pacifier and favorite snacks.
Related Content: What Rides Can Babies Ride On At Disneyland?
Diapers and Other Essentials
While you can buy diapers at Disneyland, it’s no guarantee that the size and brand you need are available. So, make sure to bring enough diapers that would last during your entire stay in the park.
When it comes to diaper changing stations, Disney made sure that you can quickly find them. While the park’s changing tables are well-sanitized, we still suggest that you bring a changing pad. Also, don’t forget to bring wipes and diaper rash ointment.
Extra Clothing and Toys
If you’re planning to stay from morning to evening, bring clothes suitable for both hot and chilly weather. Besides that, extra clothing helps when your baby makes a mess.
Likewise, consider bringing toys to keep the baby busy, especially when you’re waiting in line. Just make sure though that you don’t bring remote control toys as the park doesn’t allow them.
Baby Carrier
Bringing baby carriers is a must! I was so glad we brought our baby carrier with us. It made it much easier to hold our baby in line and I even wore him on a lot of the rides. The one we have is linked here.
3. Baby Care Centers in Disneyland
What if you forgot to bring your diaper rash cream and wipes? No need to panic.
Baby Care Center sells baby essentials such as milk, feeding bottles, baby food, and medicines. You can get them from vending machines using your credit card.
Likewise, it has changing and nursing rooms as well as a kitchen where you can warm your child’s bottle. However, only the mother and the baby are allowed in the nursing area. Meaning the father and the other kids aren’t allowed to go in.
The Baby Care Center also has an area called Lost Children. This is where the park’s cast members bring children who got separated from their parents.
Where Is The Baby Care Center In Disneyland
The Disneyland Baby Care Center is at the end of Main Street next to First Aid. There is one in California Adventure next to Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop and another across from The Bakery Tour in Pacific Wharf.
Walt Disney World also has Baby Care Centers, so keep that in mind next time you go there too.
2. Do You Bring a Stroller or Just Rent One?
Bringing a stroller or renting one both have pros and cons. For example, you don’t have to spend additional dollars on rental fees when you bring your own.
So, if you want to save some money, the best option is to bring one. Just make sure that your stroller is only 37 inches in width and 52 inches in length or smaller.
However, if, for some reason, bringing a stroller isn’t convenient for you, then go and rent one. Rental shops are located east of the park’s main entrance.
Talking of rental shops, you may want to try ScooterBug. You can rent from this shop both single and mini-double strollers as well as specialist pushchairs. It has branches in California, Florida, and Nevada.
I prefer to bring our own stroller so that we have it to walk from the hotel to the parks, but strollers aren’t always the easiest to travel with.
When you go on rides you’ll need to find stroller parking areas to leave your stroller in. Thankfully they aren’t too hard to find. They can fill up, but you should be able to find a spot.
You’ll also want to take your stroller if you go walking around Downtown Disney.
4. Rides Babies Can Go On at Disneyland and California Adventure
Unfortunately, some of us think that the Disneyland Resort only offers a few rides for babies. That isn’t the case. This theme park has several attractions that are safe for our little angels. Let’s have a look.
Disneyland Rides
On Main Street, your baby can ride Main Street Vehicles, like the two-story bus called the Omnibus. You can also take your baby to Adventureland and enjoy Jungle Cruise. Disney’s Fantasyland also has rides that allow babies, such as Casey Jr. Circus Train, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and Peter Pan’s Flight.
You might also want to take your baby for a joy ride at Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin. If you wish to have your baby travel space or underwater, try Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters, Finding Nemo Submarine, or the Mark Twain Riverboat by Tom Sawyer Island.
Babies can go on any ride that does not have a height requirement. Thankfully, there are a lot your baby can go on with you.
Related Content: What Is Rope Drop At Disneyland?
California Adventure Rides
Known for its acronym DCA, the Disney California Adventure Park also has rides that allow babies.
You and your baby can have some under-the-sea fun with the Little Mermaid and get amazed by Sebastian’s band and Ariel’s grotto. Likewise, give Toy Story Midway Mania’s 4-D technology a try.
However, if you’re after a more conventional ride, go for Jessie’s Critter Carousel.
Your baby can’t go on the rides with height requirements like Radiator Springs Racers and Silly Symphony Swings.
The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is a great area to let your baby run around and climb.
5. Rider Switch Service in Disneyland
We saw that there are rides in Disneyland that allow babies; however, many of them don’t. What if you and your companions want to experience a ride, but you have a baby with you? Needless to say, you couldn’t just leave the baby unattended.
That said, Disneyland came up with a solution. Known as the Rider Switch service, guests can take turns in boarding the ride and supervising the baby.
What’s good about the Rider Switch is that after you enjoy the ride, your companion who supervised the baby no longer has to wait in line with the other guests. All he has to do is switch roles with you and right away board the attraction.
As an added note, the park only allows guests ages 14 years and above to take supervisory roles.
Final Thoughts
We’ve seen that visiting Disneyland with a baby becomes more fun if we know what stuff to bring and where to find them in the park if needed.
Also, we learned that we can still enjoy Disney rides even if we bring our babies. This is thanks to rides that allow infants and the park’s Rider Switch service.
The bottom line is, knowing these things gives us more confidence in bringing our babies to Disneyland.
Pin this image to save this post about Disneyland with a baby for later!
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
