Hi Berenice, and great question!
I remember when I took my son to the
Happiest Place on Earth shortly after he turned two years old. With some pre-planning, we had a fantastic time, and I would love to share some of what my husband and I did to make the day special for our kiddo.
First, we went through the
complete list of attractions to learn which rides were available for our tiny Mouseketeer, then created a priority list of the ones we knew we had to take him on for his first visit (such as
Peter Pan’s Flight, the
Mad Tea Party, and the
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sully to the Rescue!).
Next, we did some planning around the stroller we wanted to bring. If you bring your own stroller, I sometimes recommend using the
Toy Story Parking Area instead of one of the parking structures. With the parking structures, there can sometimes be a build-up getting on and off an elevator, and the trams can be pretty tight for most strollers. But the Toy Story Parking Area is a flat parking lot, and you ride a much more spacious bus to the parks from this parking area. You also have the option to rent a stroller at the parks for a small fee.
I definitely recommend planning for some quiet time, especially if your kiddo is still a napper. Some quiet places I love include
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, the
Mark Twain Riverboat, some areas near
Grizzly Peak, the
Picnic Area, and even the lobby of the
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. You will also have access to the
Baby Care Centers, a calm place to take your daughter for essentials, more comfortable diaper changes, and even some quiet seating.
My last tip is to make full use of
Mobile Food and Beverage Ordering. You can order food using the
Disneyland Mobile App, and then when your food is ready, you just pick it up. That easy! It’s a simple way to decrease your time in lines and get your family fed quickly.
Have a great time at the Happiest Place on Earth! If you need help with another question, you have a friend in the planDisney Panel!
Happy planning,
Lola