Greetings, Emily. Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney. I'm happy to help!
The Happiest Place on Earth is so magical when you go with little ones. I appreciate your question, as someone who took all three of my Mouseketeers when they were young. Emily, no photo ID is necessary for your little ones under age 3 to be admitted to the Disneyland Resort theme parks; however, I'll admit that I always had a copy of their birth certificates on my phone just in case. One of my kids was (and still is) off-the-charts in height, so I wanted to have proof of his age in case a Cast Member inquired. This is not technically necessary, but it made me feel better to have it!
Emily, be sure to familiarize yourself with the
Baby Care Centers in each theme park before your visit. The one in
Disneyland Park is at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. by the Little Red Wagon. The one in
Disney California Adventure Park is in
San Fransokyo Square by the
Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Each center has a feeding area, toddler-sized toilets, changing tables, and a vending machine should you forget anything, like diapers, sunscreen, or snacks. I spent a lot of time here when my kids were young - it's a handy resource!
Another thing that would help you have a magical visit, Emily, is using the
Disneyland Mobile App to find attractions and rides perfect for the smallest Mouseketeers. From the app home screen, click on the location pin at the bottom of the screen. This opens the Disneyland Resort map, where you can select "Attractions" at the top of the screen and then click "Filter." This will bring you to all options, including the height filter, where you can select "Any Height." In Disneyland Park, some of the many rides that you and your little one can enjoy are Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and "it's a small world," and most of the rides in Fantasyland. At Disney California Adventure Park, enjoy
The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, and Toy Story Midway Mania!
Emily, I hope this information helps. Please let me know if there are any other questions you have!
You've got a friend in me,
Melissa