Planning for Preschool Kids & Little Ones

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the rollicking fun of Andy’s world comes alive as your Toy Story pals welcome you to their very own land—chock full of incredible adventures and attractions. Ride the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster, take off on the Alien Swirling Saucers and hop on Toy Story Mania! for a blast of interactive carnival game excitement. There’s so much here for toddlers and tots to explore and enjoy.

Your little ones will love to laugh, dance and sing along with the excitement of Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Or get hugs and autographs from Doc McStuffins and Captain Jake as you Meet Disney Junior Pals in the Animation Courtyard. And, starting this fall, shake it up and show off your moves alongside favorite Characters at the all-new Disney Junior Dance Party!

For cool family fun, chill with Anna and Elsa at For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. 

Younglings 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 little ones at Disney's Hollywood Studios!

Your little one’s imagination can run wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, where amazing animals roam and magical Disney experiences abound.

Looking for a roaring good time? Join the excitement at Donald’s Dino-Bash as DinoLand USA 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!

On Kilimanjaro Safaris, board an open-air tram for a ride through our wildlife reserve teeming with exotic creatures like lions, elephants, hippos, zebra and more.

And there’s more great shows and attractions for little kids throughout the park!

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!

There's so much for your pride—and joy—to discover at Disney's Animal Kingdom park, including Pandora – The World of Avatar. Take your young adventurer on Na'vi River Journey to delight in a gentle glide through a bioluminescent rainforest.

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!

EPCOT
Ring in the spirit of summer with dazzling seasonal events, and fire up your preschooler's imagination as you venture to a land of culture and innovation.

Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Live!
Bust a move with Star-Lord, Gamora and an alien band playing music from Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 & 2 from June 9 through August 19, 2018.

Frozen Fun at the Norway Pavilion
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.

MAGIC KINGDOM PARK
Make the season extra magical with dozens of delightful attractions and unforgettable entertainment options!

Incredible Tomorrowland Expo
Celebrate all things super with The Incredibles as they take over Tomorrowland from May 25 through September 3, 2018. Your little ones can interact with Characters like Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Frozone and—for the first time ever—Edna Mode! Then, top off the fun with a lively dance party!

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Your wee ones won’t have to heigh-ho-ld on too tightly when they join Snow White and her dwarf friends for this family-friendly coaster. It’s perfect for adventure seekers who love thrill rides with small drops.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Take aim with a laser cannon and fire away during a shooting-gallery game that puts you in the center of a thrilling space battle. Do you have what it takes to stop Zurg and his army? The fate of the universe is in your hands!

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Experience the magic of the movies, music, TV and more at a park inspired by legendary Tinseltown landmarks and entertainment.

Toy Story Land
This summer, play big with family and friends as you shrink to the size of a toy in Andy's backyard. It's Toy Story Land—opening June 30, 2018!

Disney Junior - Live on Stage!
Welcome to a high-energy place where enchanting puppets, whimsical scenery and catchy songs invite preschoolers to sing, dance and play with friends from TV shows like Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
Celebrate the magnificent power of nature in an all-new land, and enjoy an open-air tour of a lush African savanna, by day or by evening.

Donald's Dino-Bash!
Beginning May 25, 2018, DinoLand USA will be teeming with colorful new décor and festively dressed Characters. Donald has recently found out that his ancestors were actually dinosaurs. And to mark this unexpected discovery, he's transformed the land into a celebration for the ages!

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 this vast moon at Colors of Mo’ara, pint-sized visitors to Pandora will feel a sense of wonder as they explore this awe-inspiring land—featuring expeditions for adventurers of all ages.

Kilimanjaro Safaris
No matter the time of year, it’s never too early to share your love for wildlife with your whole animal pack! By daytime or by night, cruise through a lush African Savanna on this 18-minute expedition… and discover all kinds of exotic creatures in their natural habitats!

DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON WATER PARK
Splash into fun in a tropical paradise that’s been transformed by an epic storm into an oasis of pure excitement.

Disney H2O Glow Nights
Make waves with Rex, the Dinosaur of Ceremonies, and his Toy Story pals during their biggest "glow" party yet. It's a luminous event inspired by the Disney•Pixar Toy Story short film, Partysaurus Rex—one your little ones won't want to miss!

DISNEY SPRINGS
Behold an incredible mix of kid-friendly entertainment, specialty shops and cuisine designed to give their senses a real treat.

Aerophile—The World Leader in Balloon Flight
Little adventurers are invited to feel like a real-life Disney character while floating through the sky—all it takes is a little faith, trust and 6 tons of pixie dust! This is your family’s chance to spread their wings while riding aboard the world’s largest, hand-painted helium balloon!

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, Build-Your-Own lightsaber at Star Wars Galactic Outpost and bins chock-full of blocks to play with while visiting The LEGO Store. You can even top off a magical day or stay with a souvenir from World of Disney—the largest Disney character store in existence.

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