Disneyland With Toddlers 2024 – Rides List, Itinerary, Top Tips

There are a wealth of experiences and Disneyland rides for toddlers. From fun character experiences to rides, there are so many things to do and rides to enjoy with toddlers at Disneyland that will immerse them in the Disney magic. One of the biggest perks of going to Disneyland with a toddler is that children under age 3 get free admission to the parks without needing a Disneyland ticket!

We took our older daughter to Disneyland for the first time when she was 15 months old. The trip was magical and toddlers can go on more rides and attractions than you might think. It is so fun to see The Happiest Place on Earth through a toddler’s eyes!

Keep reading for everything you need to know about taking toddlers to Disneyland. You can also see our guide to visiting Disneyland while pregnant for details on safe rides, tips, and more.

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Disneyland Attractions for Toddlers

Attractions are a big part of the Disneyland experience, and toddlers can experience a wide variety of rides that do not have height requirements. While they'll need to wait a few more years to enjoy more thrilling attractions like Radiator Springs Racers or roller coasters like Chip ‘n' Dale's GADGETcoaster, there are plenty of dark rides that toddlers can enjoy, especially in Fantasyland.

Below, we will share the list of attractions across both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure with no height requirement that toddlers can ride. Some of these are rides and shows, while others are interactive experiences designed for kids in Toontown. You'll see that the majority of this list is for Disneyland Park, as there are generally more attractions with no height requirement for toddlers to enjoy there than at Disney California Adventure.

Disneyland Park

• Adventureland Treehouse
• Alice in Wonderland
• Astro Orbitor
• Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
• Casey Jr. Circus Train
• Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes
• Disneyland Monorail
• Disneyland Railroad
• The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln
• Donald's Duck Pond
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
• Goofy's How-to-Play Yard
• Haunted Mansion
• “it's a small world”
• Jungle Cruise
• King Arthur Carrousel
• Mad Tea Party
• Main Street Vehicles
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mark Twain Riverboat
• Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
• Minnie's House
• Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
• Peter Pan's Flight
• Pinocchio's Daring Journey
• Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
• Sailing Ship Columbia
• Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
• Snow White's Enchanted Wish
• Storybook Land Canal Boats
• Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Disney California Adventure Park

• Animation Building (Sorcerer's Workshop, Turtle Talk With Crush, etc.)
• Golden Zephyr
• Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
• Jessie's Critter Carousel
• The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure
• Mickey's PhilharMagic
• Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
• Pixar Pal-a-Round
• Red Car Trolley
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
• Toy Story Midway Mania!
• WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure

Out of the attractions on this list, we will cover what our favorites are for toddlers more in the section below. While you know what your toddler will like best, keep in mind that certain rides have loud sounds and some visually frightening elements, like Pinocchio's Daring Journey or Mr. Toad's Wild Ride for example. You can see our full list of the scariest Disneyland rides for kids in our guide along with our recommendations for what to ride instead as a family.

While your toddler's accuracy may not be amazing yet on shooting rides like Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Toy Story Midway Mania!, and WEB SLINGERS, they can still have fun participating!

Best Disneyland Rides for Toddlers

While toddlers can enjoy any of the attractions with no height requirement, there are certain rides that are especially dazzling to them. Below, we will cover what some of our favorite Disneyland rides for toddlers.

Fantasyland

“it's a small world”

Toddlers will be amazed when they board the “happiest cruise that ever sailed.” This enchanting 10-minute journey transports kids of all ages on the Seven Seaways Waterway where they can watch almost 300 traditionally dressed dolls singing the beloved song about peace. This fun voyage visits all seven continents and portrays diverse cultures and the bonds of friendship.

The cheerful music and enchanting, colorful visuals make this Disneyland ride a hit with toddlers. You can have a fun time pointing out certain details to them throughout! During the holiday season, this attraction transforms into a “it's a small world” Holiday where guests can hear traditional holiday tunes as they cruise through the winter wonderland.

Peter Pan’s Flight

You can fly! Peter Pan's Flight takes guests on a high-flying adventure aboard a colorful galleon. Toddlers will be enthralled as they journey past Wendy Darling, her brothers Michael and John, and of course, Peter Pan. This beloved attraction features famous scenes from the movie, such as the Lost Boys and Mermaid Lagoon, Skull Rock, and Pirate's Cove. Guests can also watch a swashbuckling duel between Peter Pan and the evil Captain Hook! This ride does not contain any scary elements (though it may take your toddler a moment to adjust to the idea of flying in the dark), and there are plenty of beautiful visuals to soak in as you soar slowly over London and Never Land.

This ride is classified as a slow ride with small drops. Peter Pan's Flight is very popular, so it will definitely be one of the rides you will want to prioritize in your morning touring strategy, which we discuss in more depth further into the article.

Alice in Wonderland

Toddlers will love sitting in an oversized caterpillar as they journey down an enchanted rabbit hole into the silly realm of Wonderland. Guests will enjoy views of the White Rabbit’s House, Tulgey Wood, and the Queen’s Garden. Toddlers will have fun spotting Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and the Cheshire Cat.

The rooftop view of the Matterhorn and Fantasyland is a fun feature! This attraction is classified as a slow ride and can be loud in some places. This is a top ride pick for toddlers at Disneyland.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Toddlers can ride in everybody’s favorite circus elephant, Dumbo, on this beloved attraction that is based on the 1941 movie. Guests will fly round and round above a dancing water fountain. Parents can control how high their elephant flies with a lever inside the Dumbo-themed gondola. Toddlers will love the gentle thrill of this spinning ride!

This is a classic ride for toddlers at Disneyland.

King Arthur Carrousel

This beautiful carousel is a hit with toddlers! They can choose from one of 68 wood-carved white horses or an intricately carved chariot. Guests will listen to the sounds of an old-fashioned fairground organ and enjoy the enchanting glow of 3,328 shimmering lights.

Toddlers will have fun selecting their mount and riding up and down in a gentle counter-clockwise direction as part of King Arthur’s royal army. This is a slow ride with spinning and guests of any age can ride, which makes it a good choice for toddlers at Disneyland.

Storybook Land Canal Boats

Toddlers will be thrilled as they board a 12-person boat that embarks on a gentle cruise through Storybook Land. Guest will see and hear about castles, homes, and scenes from their favorite movies such as Frozen, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Cinderella among others. Guests can be any age to ride on these boats, which are considered a slow ride on water. This is especially magical to ride at night with all of the miniature lands lit up beautifully!

Storytelling at the Royal Theatre

Be sure to check out the Royal Theatre in Fantasyland. Lords and ladies of all ages are cordially invited to watch beloved Disney stories come to life. This royally decorated open-air tent hosts several live shows a day that retell Beauty and the Beast or Tangled. Toddlers will be captivated by the live action and colorful costumes onstage.

The schedule is posted at the front of the theatre. These shows are around 22 minutes and are entertaining for toddlers and parents alike!

Toontown

Be sure to also check out Toontown, where there are a variety of interactive and engaging attractions that are well-suited to toddlers.

Toddlers can visit the homes of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse (and have the opportunity to meet them as well!), have some fun in the water play area at Donald's Duck Pond, explore CenTOONial Park with water tables around the fountain inviting kids to make a splash, let some energy out at Goofy's How-to-Play Yard with interactive elements like a sound garden in the play area and candy-making contraption in the house, and more. Toontown is one of the best places at Disneyland for toddlers to explore and play!

Even though toddlers will not be big enough to go on Chip ‘n' Dale's GADGETcoaster yet, they can enjoy rides like Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin while they are visiting Toontown.

Critter Country

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a colorful, song-filled, storybook come to life. Guests will visit the beloved Hundred Acre Wood as they board a six-person beehive and embark on the 4-minute ride. Toddlers will love spotting their favorite characters, including Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Roo, Kanga, Rabbit, Owl and Tigger.

Be on the lookout for Heffalumps and Woozles! Guests of any height can enjoy this attraction which is considered a slow ride. This ride also offers a secret way to skip the line called the Roo Pass, which lets small parties fill the remaining spots in the ride vehicles together.

Adventureland

Jungle Cruise

The Jungle Cruise takes guests on a sailing voyage where toddlers can see zebras, hippos, elephants, and tigers. The trek begins at a forgotten tropical jungle outpost and continues on a 7-minute voyage to the Amazon in South America, the African Congo, the Nile River, and the Mekong River. Toddlers will love seeing all of the different animals and sights on the shore and in the water during this gentle cruise. The clever jokes told by the tour guide make this attraction a favorite for parents and older kids as well!

Character Interactions and Entertainment for Toddlers at Disneyland

Toddlers can enjoy various character meet and greets throughout the parks, and this will also make for some priceless photo ops that you can cherish forever. Toddlers will enjoy meeting characters like Tigger and Winnie the Pooh in Critter Country, the classic characters on Main Street U.S.A. like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, the Princesses at Fantasy Faire, and much more.

Parades are an extra special opportunity for toddlers to see a variety of Disney characters! They will often come right up to little ones to interact with them for a moment and create priceless memories. Toddlers will be enthralled by all of the action during the parades!

You can take advantage of the opportunity to spend quality time with characters through the Character Dining experiences offered at the Disneyland Resort. See our favorite options in our guide to Character Dining at Disneyland! Kids under 3 can eat for free at character meals, but you should still include them in your reservation amount so that the restaurant can accommodate them at your table.

Toddlers will also be interested in the Disney Junior Dance Party in Hollywood Land, a high-energy show starring Disney Junior characters where kids can dance along with characters like Vampirina and Doc McStuffins.

Disneyland With Toddlers Itinerary

If you are planning on visiting Disneyland with toddlers, the majority of attractions that they will enjoy will be located in Fantasyland, and many of these are not included with the Genie+ service which saves you valuable time waiting in long standby lines. Because of this, we highly recommend utilizing our Disneyland morning strategy to get to all of the Fantasyland attractions before the afternoon lines start building up.

To be at the park for rope drop, we recommend arriving at the gates about 30-45 minutes before opening and getting breakfast to eat on the go as you are waiting to be let through the turnstiles. We recommend going straight for the most popular Fantasyland attractions in the morning.

See the ride Disneyland itinerary order we recommend for prioritizing Fantasyland according to our Disneyland morning strategy. This will work well for toddlers!

• Peter Pan
• Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
• Alice in Wonderland
• Dumbo
• Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
• Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
• Mad Tea Party
• King Arthur Carrousel
• it’s a Small World

If you knock all the Fantasyland attractions out during the morning hours, you'll avoid the long wait times that will start building up later in the day as well as the glare of the afternoon sun. Afterward, you can approach the rest of the day at a more leisurely pace. You could let your toddler explore Toontown, enjoy entertainment and character meet-and-greets, ride attractions that typically have shorter wait times like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and more during this part of the day. This Disneyland itinerary for visiting with toddlers should be helpful as you enjoy your day at the parks.

Rider Switch With Toddlers at Disneyland

If you are visiting Disneyland with toddlers, it's helpful to know which attractions offer Rider Switch. If you want to go on a ride your toddler is not able to experience, this convenient service allows caregivers to switch off supervision duties so that they can both ride without needing to wait in line twice. This is helpful whether you'd like to go on a thrill ride with a height requirement or one of the rides with no height requirement that you're not sure your toddler would like. See our guide to Disneyland Rider Switch for everything you need to know!

Baby Care Centers

If you're vacationing with babies or toddlers, you can take advantage of the Baby Care Centers at the two parks that feature helpful amenities like a nursing room, changing room with tables, toddler-size toilets, feeding area with highchairs, a vending machine offering useful items like juice, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, etc., and more.

At Disneyland Park, the Baby Care Center is located at the end of Main Street U.S.A. near Plaza Inn, and at Disney California Adventure, the Baby Care Center is next to Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop and across from The Bakery Tour in San Fransokyo Square.

These Baby Care Centers are a great resource for those who are traveling with toddlers!

General Tips for Visiting Disneyland With Toddlers

We will cover a few tips that you will want to keep in mind while vacationing with toddlers at Disneyland!

1. Make sure to bring some snacks that your toddler can munch on throughout the day if they get hungry between meals. You can see our guide to the best Disney snacks to bring for ideas on what you can pack. Snacks like yogurt, string cheese, crackers, applesauce packets, and pretzels are all good ideas to bring for toddlers. If you are looking for a good healthy option at the parks, you can stop by one of the multiple fruit stands that offer a variety of good options.
2. Carve out time for a mid-day break so your toddler can get some rest and reset. While a day at Disneyland can be lots of fun, toddlers can easily get exhausted and overstimulated by all of the action. Taking the time to go back to your hotel to reset with a quick nap, or finding a nice quiet spot for them to nap in their stroller at the parks, can help your toddler reset and build up energy for the rest of the day.
3. Make sure to always keep your eyes on your toddler. Toddlers can easily get distracted by something and be off to investigate it in the blink of an eye. For kids who are a little bit older, we recommend establishing an emergency meeting point so that they know where to go in case they get lost, but toddlers are too young to do this. Another protection measure you can put in place is attaching labels to your child's clothing with contact information in case they get lost. See more information on the protocol Disneyland follows for lost children in our guide on the subject.
4. Bring your own stroller if you can, as the strollers you rent from Disneyland can't be used during the walk to and from your hotel in the mornings and evenings. In the morning, time is of the essence, and in the evenings, it can be challenging to get your toddler back to the hotel when they are worn out from the day, so having a stroller that can go outside of the parks is especially important. If you end up needing to rent a stroller from a third party, see our guide to stroller rentals at Disneyland for everything you need to know.
5. Make sure your toddler is wearing breathable clothes and sun protection. Breathable clothes will help keep your toddler's temperature regulated throughout the day when it gets warmer, and you'll also want to make sure they have a hat and sunscreen to protect them from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring an extra change of clothes in case your toddler has a spill during mealtimes or gets drenched while enjoying the water play area at Donald's Duck Pond.
6. Bring wipes for your toddler's hands. Toddlers will want to put their hands on everything they can, and with the number of people who touch surfaces every day at Disneyland, you'll want to make sure you regularly wipe your toddler's hands to keep them free of germs. See everything else you might need to pack in your park bag in our ultimate Disneyland packing list that includes some items you'll want to consider for kids.

Ready to Enjoy a Day with Your Toddlers at Disneyland?

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