Greetings, Jessica, and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I’m so glad you’re hEAR!
As the mom of three little Mouseketeers ages 8 and under, I can relate to your plight! I’ve been bringing my little ones to the
Disneyland Resort since they were just a few months old, so I’m happy to tell you that there are plenty of family-friendly
attractions your family can experience together! The best way to view these attractions is by filtering the attractions list by
“Any Height” under the “Height” drop-down. Currently,
there are 64 attractions inside both
Disneyland Park and
Disney California Adventure Park that don’t have a minimum height requirement. Some of my family’s favorite attractions from this list include Casey Jr. Circus Train, Peter Pan’s Flight, Disneyland Railroad, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, “it’s a small world”, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Toy Story Midway Mania!, and Turtle Talk with Crush. My toddler also adores Disney Junior Dance Party! in Hollywood Land!
Since you’ll have your 9-month-old in a baby carrier, just keep in mind that on attractions with lap bars (such as The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure and Peter Pan’s Flight) your baby will be required to fit under the bar on your lap. I have been asked to flip my babies to a forward-facing position on some attractions with a lap bar. However, on attractions with bench-style seating (such as “it’s a small world” or Jungle Cruise) your baby should be able to face you, if that’s more comfortable.
If you happen to be traveling with your spouse or a Guest age 14 or older, you may want to take advantage of the
Rider Switch service, which allows Guests with children who don’t meet the height requirement to take turns enjoying attractions. This is my favorite way to make sure both parents don’t miss any fun!
Also, be sure to check out the
Baby Care Centers, located in each theme park, for the perfect spot to feed or change your baby. There are even tiny toilets inside if your toddler prefers to use those, too. There’s also a handy vending machine at each Center, just in case you forget any necessities, like sunscreen, diapers, or wipes. You can find the Disneyland Park location at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., and the Disney California Adventure Park location on Pacific Wharf.
Last but not least, I highly recommend downloading the
Disneyland app – it’s my favorite handy helper in the parks! You can use it to check attraction wait times, make dining reservations, find favorite Characters, and even
mobile order your food and drinks ahead of time.
I hope this information helps, Jessica. Please stop by with any additional questions… I’m all EARs!
Kristin