Hi Kimberly!
Thanks for reaching out to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
First off, I recommend first-time visitors stop by City Hall on Main Street U.S.A. and request a button to commemorate their first trip to the
Happiest Place on Earth!
Since you want to make sure your son is as comfortable as possible, there are several recommendations I'll be happy to offer:
*Head over to the fire station next to City Hall. It's set-up as a museum of sorts, where kids can enjoy props and climb a fire truck for fun photo opportunities. Above the fire station is an apartment where Walt Disney used to live. The light is always on and you can see it from the window.
I recommend the fire station as a good starting point because the last few times I've stepped inside, it's been cool and quiet.
*Main Street Cinema. This climate-controlled mini-theater has plenty of seating and runs classic Mickey cartoons throughout the day. Kids and parents can sit back and watch as long as they'd like! There's usually no line to enter.
*If your little one isn't too comfortable getting on rides, head to Fantasyland and have him climb a permanent fixture of Dumbo the Flying Elephant, located behind the actual attraction. It's pretty calm back there and you can take a cute photo of your son without concerns over how he'll react to the motion of the ride or the long wait lines.
*Also in Fantasyland, outside of the Matterhorn Bobsleds is a quiet area where kids can get a face painting! This is a really fun way of taking in the sounds and sights of Disneyland without feeling overwhelmed by the crowds.
*Use the companion restrooms located throughout the Park for privacy and to let your son unwind and take a comfortable potty break.
I hope this helps! Have a Magical trip!
-Anabel M.