Hi Emily!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney! It sounds like you are planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation with a little Mouseketeer in tow! I've experienced many trips with my own boys as infants and toddlers and I'm happy to help you navigate what a two-year-old will be able to enjoy while visiting.
Emily, little ones under three are considered very special guests of Mickey and do not have to pay for an admission ticket for the parks. My middle son was just five months old on his first trip to Walt Disney World Resort and he did a little bit of everything - rode some rides, watched the entertainment, and waved "hi" to his favorite characters! There are very few things that your two-year-old wouldn't be able to do that a three-year-old could. Many rides and attractions around Walt Disney World Resort have
no minimum height requirement so even the youngest guests can join in the fun. There are some special experiences and
Enchanting Extras that do have age requirements to note. For example, to participate in a makeover at the
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique in Magic Kingdom Park, the young prince or princess must be at least three. Some of my favorite memories have been watching my boys as toddlers running down Main Street, U.S.A., flying high above Fantasyland in Dumbo The Flying Elephant, and dancing to the parades and shows. My advice - take the trip and enjoy making the memories!
Guests under three can also share a plate with adults or grab a plate from a buffet free of charge at Walt Disney World Resort restaurants. I highly recommend booking
character dining experiences as your little one will love interacting with the characters and enjoy all of the yummy food as well! A few of my favorites for toddlers are
Garden Grill in EPCOT,
Disney Junior Play n' Dine Breakfast at Disney's Hollywood Studios,
Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort,
The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom Park, and
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT for any princess fans you have! Character dining is very popular so I recommend checking for
advanced dining reservations right when they open at 60 days before your trip.
There is so much to think about when planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, but Disney has done a lot of the thinking for you with information available regarding
stroller rentals,
Baby Care Centers, the
Rider Switch program, and much, much more! We also have several videos in our
planDisney Video Library from my fellow panelists that you may find helpful.
Emily, I hope you have the best time planning your trip, and I invite you to stop by and see us again with any additional questions!
See ya real soon,
Kristi