Hi there, Joseph, and welcome to planDisney!
There's nothing like experiencing Disney World through the eyes of your little one. Some of my favorite memories at my Happy Place are those with my baby boys (who are not so baby-ish anymore). Watching them hug their character friends and take in the sights and sounds of fireworks is pure Disney magic.
Let's jump right into what you need to know about taking a little one to Disney World. I have some pretty cool news for you, Joseph. Kiddos under the age of 3 are "Guests of Mickey," which means that they don't need
theme park tickets, reservations, or even paid
Lightning Lane access. In addition, there are many All-You-Care-To-Enjoy dining experiences where little ones can eat at no additional charge. But be sure to include them in your
advance dining reservations' party counts--this is super helpful for the restaurant Cast Members to know.
AN EXTRA GEM: Little ones under the age of 3 can also get free entry to special-ticketed events like
After Hours nights,
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. I loved that my babies could enjoy all of the same Disney fun as the older ones in the crew--and for free!
When it comes to which attractions your little one can ride, there are so many to choose from. The easiest way to know if they are allowed to ride an attraction is to look for attractions with little-to-no height requirement. Classics like "it's a small world" and Haunted Mansion have no minimum height requirement; just be sure to look for these requirements in the
My Disney Experience App or check
this official online list beforehand.
If you have any other vacation planning questions before, during, or after your Most Magical trip, revisit us here at planDisney, Joseph.
I'm all ears! Magic always,
LeAndra