Tips for Experiencing Disneyland with Young Kids
Looking to take your young ones to Disneyland? We have some great tips and advice for families with little children visiting the Disneyland Resort.
Play Areas Just Their Size
When it comes to creating unforgettable days, Disneyland has fun around every corner, and that includes play spaces designed especially for little ones! Let’s answer the common question: “Where can kids burn off energy at Disneyland?”
In Disneyland park, families can wander through Mickey’s Toontown, home to Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard and CenTOONial Park, or set sail for adventure at Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, where caves, bridges, and trails invite little ones to explore and discover.
Over at Disney California Adventure park, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is an outdoor playground packed with slides, swings, and climbing nets. These areas are perfect for midday breaks, giving kids a chance to play and roam while parents take a breather.
Pro tip: Build playtime into your itinerary between attractions. Not only does it help toddlers get their wiggles out, but it also gives parents the perfect window to check wait times, mobile order snacks, or plan the next stop in the Disneyland app.
Say Hello to Disney Friends
Meeting Disney characters is often the highlight of a park day, and we have the answer a top question: “Where can you go with little ones to meet characters at Disneyland?”
Families can meet favorite Disney characters throughout the parks, from Disney Princesses at Royal Hall in Disneyland park to Pixar pals at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure park. Character dining is another fun way for kids to interact with multiple characters in one stop, giving them one-on-one time while enjoying a meal. We recommend “Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park” at Plaza Inn in Disneyland park and Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Advanced reservations are highly recommended for character dining experiences and can be made on Disneyland.com or the Disneyland app up to 60 days prior to your visit.
Pro tip: Be sure to check the Disneyland app for character appearance times and locations. You might even stumble upon a surprise encounter while strolling through the parks, so always be on the lookout!
More Magical Moments: Attractions and Shows
Beyond play areas and character greetings, there are plenty of rides and shows tailored to younger guests.
Classic attractions like “it’s a small world” and Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Disneyland park or family-friendly favorites The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind in Disney California Adventure park are perfect first rides for little ones.
Kids can also dance along at “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” (or “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” during Halloween Time) in Disney California Adventure park or enjoy Fantasmic! in Disneyland park together, adding an extra dose of magic to round out the day.
Pro tip: Use the Disneyland app to filter attractions by “Any Height” so you can quickly spot the rides your whole family can enjoy together. And don’t forget to check showtimes so you can catch a performance nearby in between.
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