Hello Sarah! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
On our first trip as a family to Walt Disney World Resort, we stayed at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort with our (then) 1-year old son.
We requested a Playpen when we Checked-In Online using
My Disney Experience, however when we arrived at our room it had not yet been delivered. By simply calling Guest Services at the Resort, they had 1 delivered in 20 minutes with extra bedding for sleep time.
You can
request a playpen or crib for your room by attaching a request to your Hotel Reservations by calling (407)939-5277. The playpens and cribs are limited, so I can understand the need to make a request in advance.
If you have the option to select a King Bed for your Walt Disney World Resort Room and your little one would be happier sleeping in a crib or playpen, I recommend you make that request. Be advised that while Cast Members generally do all they can to accommodate room requests, they cannot guarantee every request due to limited availability for certain room options.
Be sure to
Check-In Online using your My Disney Experience Account up to 60 days in advance of your Walt Disney World Vacation.
Also, be sure to take advantage of the
Baby Care Centers located in each of the 4 Theme Parks for a quiet area for your little to relax and recharge.
Have a Magical Vacation!
~Todd