dlr activities 08; Family with baby meeting Rafiki; baby in costume as simbaa; cheetah mickey ears
  • On Aug 4, 2024
    Rachel from CO Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I was wondering if we can bring our Osprey Poco Plus child carrier backpack into Disneyland/ California Adventure. How would that work with rides? Do we leave it with the ride operator or what?

    Hi Rachel!

    Welcome back to planDisney, thanks for your question!

    I know that being able to wear a little one is super helpful when you're in the parks, and I used to do it myself often. However, I checked out the carrier you mentioned (super cool, by the way) and it looks like it is larger than the dimensions allowed for backpacks and bags in the parks. The park rules require backpacks to be no larger than larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high and the specs I can see online for your carrier are outside of the limit. Sorry about that! 

    A structured backpack like your carrier would be quite difficult to manage on attractions. Instead, I would recommend a soft structured baby carrier that you could keep in your stroller basket when you aren't using it.

    In my experience, the most important thing you can bring to the park to keep little ones comfortable is a good stroller! There are some limits (strollers that are greater than 31" in width and 52" in length are prohibited, and wagons are not allowed) but there are so many great strollers out there that easily meet park requirements. Look for one with a great sunshade (or bring a light blanket to drape) that can recline a bit for naps.

    My favorite spot for tiny Mouseketeers in the parks right now is Mickey's Toontown! There's lots of space to stretch your legs and so many interactive features to explore. Plus, you never know who might be wandering around the neighborhood to say "Hiya Pal!" On our last trip, Pluto was out for a walk and came to relax with us on the grass for a while. My kids were so excited!

    Luck favors the prepared, Rachel! Please let us know if you have other questions as you get ready for your trip. I hope you have a fantastic visit!

    Keep moving forward!

    Amanda      
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Meet the Panelist: Amanda, Utah

Hi! I'm Amanda—a pixie-sized wife, mom, engineer, content strategist, and Disneyland Resort specialist! I fell in love with science as a kid at Disneyland Park, learning about physics while I waited to ride Space Mountain. I love how Disney combines art, words, science, and music to create incredible experiences. Solving challenging problems is one of my favorite things, I'm so excited to help you design the perfect strategy for a magical day! Learn More About Amanda

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