Hi Joanne,
Thanks for stopping by with your excellent question!
When making
advanced dining reservations for Walt Disney World restaurants, you should include each person in the number, even infants and children under the age of 3. This helps assure that there's plenty of space at your table and that all safety codes are met.
Any guest younger than 3 will not be charged at the all-you-care-to-eat buffet and family-style restaurants including character dining experiences such as the
Crystal Palace and
Chef Mickey's. Nor will you pay for them at other table service restaurants as long as they share from your plate.
Children younger than 3 are special guests in the theme parks as well and don't need an admission ticket. You can find lots of tips and recommendations for planning a magical visit with little ones at the
Planning for Preschool Kids & Little Ones section of the Walt Disney World website. It even includes a list of the more than 80 rides and attractions guests of any age can enjoy.
Happy planning, Joanne! Please let us know if we can help in any other way.
Wilma