Disney is known for its top-notch guest service, and the management teams of Disney theme parks and hotels continually evaluate ways to meet and exceed guests’ expectations.
This includes thinking through the needs of families with young children.
Walt Disney World hotels recently replaced bedrails for toddlers with a new amenity, among other perks offered to families, free of charge. We have photos of what’s new, plus the full list of complimentary hotel perks for parties with infants and toddlers. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a build-your-own-salad spot at Disney World and new private photo sessions at Disney World hotels.
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New Bed Bumpers Replace Bedrails at Disney World Hotels
Previously, guests with young children staying at any Walt Disney World hotel could request bedrails to be attached to their guest room’s bed(s). These rails provided safety if a child rolled over in the middle of the night, keeping them from falling out of the bed.
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Disney now offers bed bumpers instead of bedrails. Bed bumpers are placed underneath the bed’s bottom sheet and provide a soft, cushioned barrier at the edges of both sides of the bed, as seen in the photo above.
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Bed bumpers are among a full slate of amenities available to guests staying at any Disney World hotel, some of which are new:
- Bottle warmer and sterilizer
- Diaper disposal
- Infant-sized bathtub
- Night light
- Stroller storage
- Pack ’n Play travel crib
- Refrigeration
- Bathroom stepping stool
Disney shared with us that as they renovate rooms throughout Disney World, the kid-sized bathroom step stool will be a new feature added to all future rooms for kids.
Guests can request any or all of the items listed above for free at the front desk upon arrival or before their trip when booking with a travel agent or our travel partner, Get Away Today. If you’ve already booked a future trip with Get Away Today, you can reach out to them to make a note on your hotel reservation for any of those items.
Disney World is currently promoting new and familiar attractions and perks for young families through its Cool KIDS’ SUMMER campaign, happening from May 26 to September 8, 2026, including four hotels designated as “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Resorts” with extra benefits. The in-room amenities described above are available at all Disney World hotels year-round, not just the four special resorts, and not just for the summer.
New for Kids at Disney World Theme Parks
As part of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, families can experience new and returning attractions in all four Disney World theme parks.
Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue! is new at Magic Kingdom from May 26 through September 8, featuring games and dancing with Jessie, Woody, and Bullseye from Toy Story.
GoofyCore returns to CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT from May 26 through September 8 with P.E.-style games led by Goofy and seasonal food.
The new show Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the new land Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom both open on May 26, and will remain open for the foreseeable future, beyond the September 8 ending of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER.
Beyond the toddler age range, big kids may enjoy the new Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT or Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, both of which open on May 26. A new version of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 22.
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