Planning for Pre-School Kids & Little Ones

Calling all kids: get ready for a close-up with many favorite movie and television pals—including your friends from Disney Junior!

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can dance and play along with the excitement of Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Or get hugs and autographs from Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins and Captain Jake as you Meet Disney Junior Pals in the Animation Courtyard. For cool family fun, chill with Anna and Elsa at For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration.

Ready to have a blast? Hop on Toy Story Mania! and play interactive 4D carnival games with the gang from Andy's room. And Padawans ages 4 to 12 can even learn the ways of the Force from Jedi masters in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple.

And that's just the start of the awesome attractions, shows and dining you'll find for preschoolers at Disney's Hollywood Studios!

Explore one of the largest wildlife parks in the world—where amazing animals roam and magical Disney experiences abound. It’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom park!

On Kilimanjaro Safaris, board an open-air tram for a ride through our wildlife reserve teeming with exotic creatures. Then enjoy the fin-tastic puppetry and hilarious fun of Finding Nemo – The Musical starring Dory, Nemo and Crush!

Looking for thrills on a preschool 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!

There's so much for your pride—and joy—to discover at Disney's Animal Kingdom park, including Pandora – The World of Avatar.

Preschool is a curious time in life when everything seems magical… and it's also the perfect time to visit Walt Disney World Resort! Parents like you can't help but smile when you see your child's eyes light up with wonder—and suddenly it's all worth it.

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 preschooler 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: Disney Junior-themed parties, poolside movies, campfires and s'mores, plus the ease of using complimentary transportation between the theme parks and your Disney Resort hotel room!

This coming summer, be sure to kick-start the season with an awesome array of all-new and iconic Disney experiences!

Magic Kingdom Park
Anticipate delightful, debuting entertainment—plus events and attractions with enchanting seasonal touches. Highlights include:

Happily Ever After – Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a grand finale to your Disney day! Gather ‘round Cinderella Castle each evening for a spectacular new fireworks show celebrating the heart, humor and heroism of popular Disney and Disney•Pixar animated films!

Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire – Bop along to a musical extravaganza featuring beloved Disney Characters like Mickey, Goofy, Donald Duck, Tiana, Anna and Elsa and more on the Castle Forecourt Stage.

Epcot
Celebrate the spirit of spring with seasonal events and fire up your preschooler's imagination when you venture to the land of culture and innovation. Highlights include:

Frozen Fun – Whisk away for an on-the-water journey through Arendelle on Frozen Ever After. Then, take your little Frozen fans to meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus, the sisters' cozy countryside cabin nestled in the Norway Pavilion.

Turtle Talk with Crush – Whoa! Gather ‘round for a righteous Q-and-A session with Crush and a few of his underwater pals from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Each show is unique, improvised and a barrel of laughs—definitely a good time for little dudes and dudettes… and the parentals as well.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
Connect with nature, see longtime hit shows and find out what wildlife does when the sun goes down. Highlights include:

Pandora – The World of Avatar – journey to a place that celebrates the magic of nature… welcome to Pandora – The World of Avatar! Whether floating into a sacred rainforest aboard Na’vi River Journey or having their faces painted in designs inspired by Pandora itself at Colors of Mo’ara, young kids will feel a sense of wonder as they explore this all-new land—featuring expeditions for adventurers of all ages.

Meet Doc McStuffins in Conservation Station – Calling all little ones! Take the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, where your favorite toy doctor is greeting Guests—big and small! It’s the perfect stop for snapping pics, getting autographs… and making memories that last a lifetime!

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Experience the magic behind making movies, TV, music and theater at a theme park inspired by Tinseltown's legendary landmarks and entertainment.

The Music of Pixar Live! – A showcase of popular Disney•Pixar songs, The Music of Pixar Live! features soundtrack selections from films like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. and Up, as performed by a live orchestra. Plus, while the symphony plays, you can watch in wonder as it comes together with movie montages, outtakes and interview clips from the very folks behind the music!

Meet BB-8 at Star Wars Launch Bay – This spring, roll by Star Wars Launch Bay and say “hello” to the galaxy’s most excitable astromech droid! Don’t miss your chance to come face-to-droid with BB-8, as recently seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Toy Story Mania! – Slip on a pair of 3D glasses and be immersed in a world of carnival games—each one based on the iconic Disney•Pixar film series. How many targets can you hit?

Disney Springs
Behold an incredible mix of kid–friendly entertainment, shops and cuisine. Highlights include:

High-Energy Shows – Kids of all ages will watch in wonder as performers take the stage in La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil—a one-of-a-kind show featuring whimsical characters, breakdancing and acrobatics.

Hands-On Toy Stores – Stepping inside one of the many kid-friendly shops to find unique keepsakes becomes a fun-filled activity in-and-of itself. You'll spot interactive play stations like Build-Your-Own Mr. Potato Head at Once Upon a Toy Store, Build-Your-Own lightsaber at Star Wars Galactic Outpost and bins chock-full of blocks to play with while visiting The LEGO Store.

Immersive Eateries – Take 'em on an edible adventure! These restaurants are not only kid–friendly, but they provide a variety of interactive displays: T-REX, Rainforest Cafe and the newly reimagined Planet Hollywood Observatory. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Discover a duo of splash-tastic destinations, each one filled with water play areas that are perfect for your squirts.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Don't let the name fool you. There's lots of calm water for your preschooler to enjoy. Ketchakiddee Creek is a wonderland of fun with 10 different activities open only to wee ones up to 48 inches tall. The Bay Slides offer kid-sized twists, turns and splashdowns. And at Castaway Creek you can take your tot for a lazy tube ride down a scenic river.

Plus, now open, you’re invited to board a treasure raft at Miss Adventure Falls and hit the high seas on the longest ride in the history of the Disney water parks!

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
Even if your youngster's not up for a big blast of fun—it's cool! Your child can chill at Tike's Peak where kids 48 inches or shorter can get wet and go wild on our pint-size slides and water activities. The whole family can float and frolic in our awesome wave pool Melt-Away Bay or head to Cross Country Creek for a rambling river tube ride around the park.

Learn more about Walt Disney World Water Parks.