Hi Moira,
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question about visiting Walt Disney World with a little one.
I'm happy to tell you that Mouseketeers under the age of 3 do not need a ticket to enter the theme parks at Walt Disney World or to attend special ticketed events such as
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with their families.
Your under-3 child can also accompany you on
Lightning Lanes you have booked as long as the ride has no height restriction. (You'll find a
complete list of toddler-accessible rides and attractions here.)
Watching a toddler experience Walt Disney World is an attraction in itself. I was honored to be the Fairy Godmother recently for my nephew's first visit, and it was such a treat to see the joy on his 2 1/2-year-old face when he met his favorite Disney heroine, Moana, for the first time.
Bonus, Moira: Your little one can eat free at the all-you-care-to-eat buffets and family-dining restaurants. Just be sure to include them on the
dining reservation so that there is appropriate space at your table and that the restaurant can manage capacity. Plus, you can share your meal with your toddler at any table service restaurant without an additional cost.
Did you know, too, that you can bring food and non-alcoholic drinks for the whole family into the Disney theme parks? This is an especially great benefit for toddlers who like snack crackers and juice boxes at the ready.
And if you need a quiet place to nurse, change diapers or recharge, check out the
Baby Care Centers in each theme park.
Please let us know, Moira, if you have any other questions as your vacation nears. We love to help.
Enjoy every magical moment,
Wilma