There are lots of rides that you can take your baby or toddler on at Disneyland. Many of the attractions have no height requirements. The Disneyland resort is a family park. Walt Disney created a park for parents to bring their kids and babies. I get asked a lot, should I bring my baby to Disneyland? The answer is YES you can totally bring a baby to the parks. There is so much Disneyland has to offer and so many rides you CAN take your baby or toddler (under 32”) on in each park. If you have children from 32” to 48” inches take a look at this post to see what rides they can go on. Plus I have a post for pregnant mamas over here.
Rides with no height requirements
Here’s a list of all the rides with no height requirements you can take your baby/toddlers on, sorted by LAND in each park!
DISNEYLAND rides for baby/toddlers
Adventureland
- Jungle Cruise
- Tarzan’s Treehouse – walk through
- Tiki Room
Critter Country
- Winnie the Pooh
Fantasyland
- Alice in Wonderland
- Casey Jr. Circus Train
- Dumbo
- It’s a Small World
- King Arthur Carrousel
- Mad Tea Party
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pinocchio
- Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
- Storybook Land Canal Boats
- Sleeping Beauty Castle walk through
Frontierland
- Mark Twain Riverboat
- Tom Sawyer Island – go explore, lots to see and do
- Sailing Ship Colombia
Main Street
- Main Street Cinema – sit, rest and enjoy cartoons
- Main Street Vehicles
Mickey’s Toontown
- Chip ’n Dale Treehouse – play area
- Donald’s Boat – play area
- Goofy’s Playhouse – play area
- Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey
- Minnie’s House
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
New Orleans Square
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Haunted Mansion
Tomorrowland
- Astro Orbitor
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Disneyland Monorail
- Finding Nemo Submarine
- Star Wars Launch Bay – fun place to explore
Disneyland Railroad is really fun for the little ones. You can hop on the railroad at 4 different locations. Ride it all the way around there’s so much to see. Hop on in Tomorrowland, Main Street, New Orleans Square or Toon Town.
Disney California Adventure rides for baby/toddlers
Hollywood Land
- Monsters Inc.
- Sorcerer’s Workshop – go explore
- Turtle Talk with Crush – a show
Paradise Gardens Park
- Goldern Zephyr
- The Little Mermaid
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
Pixar Pier
- Toy Story Mania
- Jessie’s Critter Carousel
- Pixar Pal-a-Round
Avengers Campus
Grizzly Peak
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is a great place for little ones to run around and play. Plus it’s a nice spot for parents to rest their feet!
Red Car Trolley – hop on at Buena Vista and ride in Hollywood land (currently under refurbishment)
Print a FREE attractions list
I have created a checklist with ALL the attractions in both parks. You can use it to plan your visit. Print each list and mark the attractions you can do with your little ones. Click here to print.
Rider Switch
For many other attractions you can always use Rider Switch. What is Rider Switch? Well it’s a great system Disney created to allow groups with little ones to still enjoy E-ticket attractions. Rider Switch is when one adult waits with non-riders while the rest of the party waits in line for the attraction and rides. Then the adult who was waiting switches roles and goes in the attraction return line to board without waiting in the regular queue. See a cast member at the attraction for swapping details and they will help you. Rider Switch is available at select attractions in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
The following rides offer Rider Switch in Disneyland.
- Autopia
- Space Mountain
- Star Tours
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Splash Mountain
- Indiana Jones
- Matterhorn
- Go Gadget’s Coaster
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
The following rides offer Rider Switch in Disney California Adventure.
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
- Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
- Radiator Springs Racers
- Incredicoaster
- Silly Symphony Swings
- Goofy’s Sky School
- Jumpin’ Jellyfish
- Grizzly River Run
Other options with little ones
There is lots of entertainment around both parks check the app or entertainment guide! Parade tips and info on this post. Both parks have kid friendly play areas to explore. Find out more about those areas here. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to take their photo with Mickey and other characters. Find out how to locate characters here. Most of all enjoy the moment and slow down. These years will fly by, soak up all the magic through their eyes!
Touring Plan for kids, toddlers and babies
Lastly if you’re in need of help planning your day I recommend this post for Disneyland and this post for Disney California Adventure. I share share how to fit in all the rides in one day with the least amount of time waiting in lines. I have plans for doing just the kid rides as well.
