Planning for Preschool Kids & Little Ones

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.

• UNIQLO – Suit up in trendy, innovative apparel for the whole family.
• Disney Design-a-Tee – Be your own fashion designer and create a tee that’s as unique you are.
• The LEGO® Store – Prepare to be amazed by the largest LEGO Store in the United States.
• World of Disney® – Find the coolest in Disney collectibles and clothing.
• Once Upon a Toy – Explore an incredible assortment of toys and games.

Entertainment
Choose from a variety of experiences that are sure to delight little ones and their parents alike:

• AMC Movies at Disney Springs 24 – Catch the latest box-office hits in state-of-the-art comfort.
• Aerophile—The World Leader in Balloon Flight – Soar above Disney Springs and enjoy breathtaking views.
• Marketplace Train Express – Take your child for a ride on this little locomotive.
• Marketplace Carousel – Saddle up for a spin on this Venetian carousel.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at family-friendly restaurants that serve up delicious food in a fun setting.

• T-REX ™ – Sink your teeth into this prehistoric dining experience.
• Rainforest Cafe® at Disney Springs Marketplace – Your little one will go wild for this jungle-themed cafe.

During this interactive 20-minute experience, younglings between the ages of 4 and 12 can become Jedi recruits and train in the ways of the Force, complete with their very own lightsabers! Once their training is complete, each child will be invited to put their skills to the test in an unforgettable battle against epic Star Wars villains—like Darth Vader and Kylo Ren.

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!

Here are our top suggestions for where to stay when traveling with small children.

Value Resort Hotels
Find affordable comfort and convenience for families on the go.

• Disney's Art of Animation Resort
• Disney's Pop Century Resort

Moderate Resort Hotels
Enjoy the perfect combination of enchanting themes and travel value.

• Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
• The Campsites and Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Deluxe Resort Hotels
Experience richly themed getaways with fine dining and gracious amenities.

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

With dozens to choose from, you're sure to discover the Disney Resort hotel that’s right for you.

Disney's Magical Express
Let us get your family and your luggage between Orlando International Airport and your Disney Resort hotel, so you can relax and let the fun begin from the moment you arrive.

Complimentary Resort Transportation
Whether by boat, bus or monorail, traveling between the parks and your Disney Resort hotel is easy—for much-needed naptimes or to cool off in the pool.

Extra Magic Hours
Disney Resort hotel Guests can enjoy extra time in a select theme park each day at no additional charge with Extra Magic Hours. (Valid theme park admission and Resort ID required.)

Unique Amenities
When you stay with Disney, the magic never ends. Every Resort hotel has a selection of awesome pools and—at select locations—you can enjoy themed playgrounds, fun campfires and movies under the stars.

Childcare
Sure, we have lots for your kids to enjoy. But we haven't forgotten about the grown-ups! Kid's Nite Out offers in-room childcare so you can slip away for a romantic dinner or some fun on your own in the theme parks.

Learn more about the benefits of staying at Disney Resort hotel.