Magic Kingdom with Toddlers: Planning For Your Trip

Preparing for a family vacation to Magic Kingdom with toddlers doesn’t have to be hectic and stressful. Disney’s Magic Kingdom is extremely kid-friendly and wants to accommodate families as much as possible by offering a wide variety of restaurants, rides, shows, and more. You can even bring in your own food and snacks! Below is a quick list of tips and Magic Kingdom park information to help you plan your upcoming (and exciting) trip with young children. 

Park Tickets

First things first: how much are tickets at Magic Kingdom with toddlers? We can’t give you an exact cost because ticket prices vary depending on the day and season that you are planning to visit. If you are planning to visit Disney multiple days in a row, that changes ticket prices too, in a good way! Disney claims that guests can save $20 per ticket if they buy tickets for a 3-day or longer trip. Fortunately, if your toddler is under 3 years of age (or will be turning 3 during your trip), they are free! 

What to Bring

Determining what to bring to Magic Kingdom with toddlers depends on your unique and adorable toddlers. Take time to make a list of things to bring with you that will help make your Disney vacation run as smoothly as possible. For potty training or newly-trained toddlers, we recommend having them wear pull-ups while at the Disney park. Some weather-dependent items to consider bringing include a stroller rain cover, stroller fan, and umbrella. If your toddler is sensitive to noises, bringing a pair of noise-canceling headphones isn’t a bad idea. Disney also allows parents to bring their own food and drinks, so you can fill that with snacks, pouches, and more.

Strollers

Strollers are pretty much an absolute must if you’re planning to visit Magic Kingdom with toddlers. Thankfully, Disney is well prepared and offers a ton of rental strollers for parents who would rather not bring their own. Here is what they offer:

• Stroller (1 child; 50 lb max): $15 per day, $13 for multi-day use
• Double Stroller (2 children; 100 lb max): $31 per day, $27 for multi-day use

If you prefer to bring your own stroller, that is fine! Just make sure it is no wider than 31” and no longer than 52”. Also note that stroller wagons are not allowed in the park.

Another option is to rent a stroller from a BabyQuip Quality Provider. A BabyQuip QP will deliver a stroller to you and pick it back up when you’re done using it.

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• Strollers at Disney World: What’s Allowed & What’s Not
• Accessible Disney World: Doing Disney with a Special Needs Child
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Rides for Toddlers

A big question many families ask when they’re planning a trip to Magic Kingdom with toddlers is, can they even ride that many rides? Disney includes many Magic Kingdom rides that are safe and suitable for toddlers that are shorter than 35”. Below are 14 Magic Kingdom rides that do not have height requirements and are safe for all ages. Please note the rides marked with an * are dark and may feel too scary for your toddler.

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Casey Jr. Splash ‘N Soak Station
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Haunted Mansion*
• “it’s a small world”
• Jingle Cruise
• Liberty Square Riverboat
• Mad Tea Party
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Main Street Vehicles
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Pirates of the Caribbean*
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• Under the Sea Journey of The Little Mermaid
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Shows to Watch

Does your toddler love shows? Magic Kingdom features some fun kid and kid-friendly shows for toddlers who love this type of entertainment or just need a break from the rides. Here are a few great toddler-friendly shows to consider seeing:

• Country Bear Jamboree
• Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Of course, any trip to Magic Kingdom with toddlers MUST include the amazing Disney Enchantment fireworks show! Consider bringing a pair of noise-canceling headphones in case your toddler isn’t fond of loud noises.

Kid-friendly Places to Eat

There are plenty of kid-friendly places to eat at Magic Kingdom—it is Disney, after all! You can choose to dine at a table service restaurant or a quick service restaurant. There are options available for those with food allergies, too—simply talk with a cast member. Some great restaurants to check out include:

• Liberty Tree Tavern
• Be Our Guest Restaurant
• Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise
• Gaston’s Tavern
• The Friar’s Nook
• Pinocchio Village Haus
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dining 
• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dining

Dining with Characters

Toddlers can eat a meal with their favorite characters from the Hundred-Acre Wood at The Crystal Palace. Families can get autographs, photos, and an awesome view of the Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. The Crystal Palance offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you plan on dining with Winnie and friends, it’s suggested to make reservations as far in advance as possible.

My Disney Experience Mobile App

Downloading the Disney Experience app before going to Magic Kingdom with toddlers is a must! It is a super all-in-one app that gives you quick access to park information, like where the nearest restrooms or Baby Care Centers (with toddler-friendly restrooms) are. You can also track wait times for experiences and rides, make dining reservations, order food, and more! Since you’ll already be lugging around all your toddler’s things, having all Magic Kingdom info in one mobile app is much needed.

With just a little bit of preparation ahead of time, you and your family will be ready to take on and enjoy the best toddler-friendly parts of Magic Kingdom! Mapping out what rides, shows and restaurants you want to hit is a great idea so you’re not confused at the park. Maybe after visiting Magic Kingdom with toddlers, you will feel even more confident taking them to Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom!

Have you visited Magic Kingdom with toddlers before? What planning did you do ahead of time that you found helpful?