Planning for Preschool Kids & Little Ones

The Toys Are Back in Town
You’ve got a friend at Toy Story Land! Prepare for the ultimate playdate as popular Toy Story pals welcome kids of all ages to a rollicking world whirling with adventure. Take a spin through space aboard Alien Swirling Saucers or test your carnival game skills at Toy Story Mania!

Plus, tots, toddlers and their parents can kick-start the day in Andy’s backyard during Disney Early Morning Magic at Toy Story Land! Be among the first Guests to ride select attractions or saddle up for a rootin’, tootin’ romp when meeting Woody, Buzz and the Toy Story gang—all before the park opens. Extra playtime means super-sized appetites, so mosey on over to the designated quick–service location and feast on a bountiful breakfast buffet.

Disney Junior
Get tons of hugs, autographs and face-to-fang time with Vampirina—the lovable little vampire star of Disney Junior’s hit show—as well as Fancy Nancy and Doc McStuffins when you Meet Disney Junior Pals in the Animation Courtyard. Or boogie on over to the Disney Junior Dance Party and show off those smooth moves alongside some of your favorite Characters. Hungry for more? Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine serves breakfast with a heaping helping of Character-packed fun on the side!

Entertainment Galore
For cool family bonding, chill with royals Anna and Elsa at For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Dreaming of galactic travels? Jedi masters teach younglings (ages 4 to 12) the ways of the Force in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple.

And that’s just for starters. The newly opened Wonderful World of Animation immerses Guests in new, classic and rarely seen Disney and Pixar animated films during an unforgettable projection show.

There’s never been a better time to whisk the kiddos off to Disney's Hollywood Studios for attractions, entertainment, dining and more!

Learn more about the attractions, entertainment and events you’ll find at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Make way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park for the Festival of the Lion King, an enchanting Broadway-style show filled with a dazzling array of acrobatics, fire dancing, colossal puppets and all your favorite songs from the classic movie.

The celebration continues at the Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party. Be ready to laugh, dance and have a roaring good time as you tap into your inner animal and party down with your Lion King friends—including Timon and Rafiki. Kids of all ages will delight in the hilarious games, cool photo ops and lively twists on Disney hits set to live world beat music. Festivities are held daily at the Discovery Island Stage.

Want more? Round up your pride and joy to discover these other kid-friendly attractions:

• Join the excitement at Donald’s Dino-Bash as DinoLand U.S.A. gets decked out for the most amazing party you ever saurus! Friends like Goofy, Pluto, Daisy, Launchpad McQuack—even Chip ‘n Dale in their dino finery—will help Donald make it a blast from the prehistoric past!
• Board an open-air tram at Kilimanjaro Safaris for a ride through our wildlife reserve teeming with exotic creatures like lions, elephants, hippos, zebras and more.
• Get in on all the high-flying fun when Russell and Dug host the live stage show UP! A Great Bird Adventure.
• Enjoy the fin-tastic puppetry and hilarious fun of Finding Nemo – The Musical, starring Dory, Nemo and Crush!
• Looking for thrills on a little one’s scale? TriceraTop Spin will rock your whirl. Then settle back and celebrate the circle of life at the jubilant, Broadway-style musical, Festival of the Lion King!
• Head to Pandora – The World of Avatar and take your young adventurers on the Na'vi River Journey for a delightful, gentle glide through a bioluminescent rainforest.

Be immersed in the Disney•Pixar Cars universe as you learn what it takes to be a champion racer at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. The legendary Lightning McQueen will demonstrate his skills and expertise using his brand-new, state-of-the-art racing simulator—with Tow Mater, Cruz Ramirez and the gang from Radiator Springs cheering him on.

After the show, you’ll have a chance to snap a photo with trainer-turned-racer Cruz Ramirez just outside the Academy.

Wouldn’t it be great getting a “head start” on those highly anticipated theme park thrills while the youngest members of your family are still at their peak? Or maybe it’s as simple as wanting a little more time to ride some of your fave attractions?

With the purchase of Disney Early Morning Magic and regular theme park admission, you and your family can enjoy more of every magic-packed minute at Fantasyland (in Magic Kingdom park) and Toy Story Land (in Disney’s Hollywood Studios)—before the parks even open! Plus, the included breakfast provides delectable menu options sure to please palates of all ages.

Learn more about Disney Early Morning Magic at Fantasyland and Toy Story Land.

Here are 10 tips to make sure your trip is as magical as can be for your little ones:

Rent a Stroller
Even if your kids are past the stroller age, plan to rent a stroller (or double stroller) near the Main Entrances to the Disney theme parks. When your little ones eventually hit the snooze button, you can stroll around and enjoy a leisurely lunch while the kids stroller-nap.

Visit the Baby Care Center
Need sunscreen, diapers or other family essentials? Visit a Baby Care Center! It’s the perfect stop for those with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in need of a place to rest, relax or snack in our 4 theme parks—each one with a private room for nursing mothers and a waiting room for the rest of the family.

Use the Rider Switch
With Rider Switch, one adult can wait with the non-rider (or riders) while the rest of the party enjoys the attraction. When the other adult returns, they can supervise the non-riding Guests, and the waiting adult can board the attraction without having to wait in the regular line again!

Get FastPass+
FastPass+ allows you to bypass long lines by visiting a ride or attraction during a designated window of time. Any time you can avoid combining a little one and a long line, you should! And best of all, it's free with park admission.

Use the App (My Disney Experience)
Download My Disney Experience—a time-saving, private-planning app—to your mobile device now! It will allow you to schedule or change FastPass+ selections, find out wait times on favorite rides, preview café menus and view your Disney PhotoPass photos immediately!

Wear MagicBands
Kids love wearing their special bracelets—a.k.a. MagicBand—that, with a simple touch, can let them in at a FastPass+ entrance or unlock their Disney Resort hotel room door. And parents love using their MagicBands to charge restaurant and shopping purchases to that same room!

Leave the Photos to Us!
Memory Maker gives you instant access to all Disney PhotoPass photos taken of you throughout the parks. Shots are then linked to your My Disney Experience account and made available for download. So relax and let our photographers capture many of your magical moments!

Fuel Up with Mickey Check
Here's a Disney secret that should be shared: Disney Parks have healthy, balanced meals for kids—and grown-ups too! Look for the "Mickey Check" on the menus and you will find a meal with carrots and apples or grapes with a nice protein to keep them going!

Charge Devices on the Go
We've all dependent on our mobile phones these days, but if your mobile device dies in the middle of the day—as they like to do—no problem! You can always purchase a portable phone charging system at kiosks located throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Stay a Disney Resort Hotel
The magic never ends when you stay at a Disney Resort hotel—and there's so much to do: poolside movies, campfires and s'mores, plus the ease of using complimentary transportation between the theme parks and your Disney Resort hotel room!