Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, Ana!
You are as welcome as can be here at planDisney. Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. Ana, I love visiting Disney theme parks with the little ones. We visited Disneyland several times when my kids were mini Mouseketeers, just like your son, and it's so magical to experience Disney through their eyes at this age. I always say you are never too young (or old) for Disney!
Ana,
Guests under age three are considered Guests of Mickey and do not require a ticket or a theme park reservation when accompanied by an adult. Once the child turns three - even if it is during the vacation - they are required to have a valid theme park admission ticket and a theme park reservation. Your little one can still enjoy his VIP Guest of Mickey status on your upcoming trip since he will be two years old.
Now, Ana, did you know there are
many Any Height attractions at Disneyland that your little one can enjoy? Some of my favorites include
"it's a small world" and
Mickey's Runaway Railway. Oh, and be sure to check out
Mickey's Toontown, as it's a great place for your little Simba to be free to run around all day and free to do it all his own way. There are also complimentary
Baby Care Centers in the theme parks if your little guy needs a break, needs to use a tot-sized potty or have his diaper changed, or just needs a cool and calm place to relax.
One last tip, for you Ana. If you are traveling with another adult and want to enjoy some of the big kid attractions, there is the option for
Rider Switch. This is when one adult stays with the young one and the other enjoys an attraction. When the first rider is done, the two adults can switch and the second rider can enjoy the attraction without waiting in line again! What a great way to make sure everyone maximizes the magic on your vacation.
I hope this helps you, Ana. If you have any further vacation planning questions, stop back here because you've got a friend in me!
See ya real soon,
Keri