Hiya Lori,
Welcome to planDisney! Thank you so much for your question! As a mom of a 13-month-old, we are still currently in the thick of cribs and pack and plays in our resort hotel rooms, so I’m so happy to help you plan ahead.
As you mentioned, Lori, Walt Disney World Resort Hotels such as the
Polynesian Village Resort do offer portable play yards for Mouseketeers to sleep in, and they also have a limited number of
cribs available for request. In my experience, the cribs are not mini cribs; they are standard-sized metal cribs. My 13-month-old (who was 9 months at the time) sleeps in a larger crib that fits a toddler bed mattress, so it is definitely smaller than the one he has at home, but it is standard-sized, and he was very comfortable in it. They also provided sheets for the crib, though I brought mine from home, and they fit perfectly.
I hope this was helpful, Lori. Before I let you go, I did want to remind you about the
Baby Care Centers. Sometimes you just need a place for your baby (or toddler) to take a break, eat, and decompress, and the Baby Care Centers can be a great place for that. They are also perfect for grabbing those items you swear you packed but ended up forgetting. On my last trip, I forgot to pack sunscreen for my children, so I popped into the Baby Care Center to nurse my son and spotted some for purchase inside. I also spotted food, bottles, wipes, and even pacifiers. The actual inventory is subject to change, but it really is amazing when you are in a bind. If there is anything else you need as you are planning this trip, please come back and see us. Both of my littles have been to Walt Disney World Resort multiple times before they turned 1 and many times after, so I’ve got a lot of tips and tricks to share if you need them. I hope you have a magical vacation!
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.