Top 10 Best Rides For Babies At Disneyland

If you’re visiting Disneyland soon, you’re probably wondering if there will be anything fun for your baby to do on your Disney vacation. Fear not! Your baby isn’t doomed to sit in the stroller your entire trip. There are so many things for your baby to see and do. Here’s a list of the best rides for babies at Disneyland. Disneyland is one of the very few places perfect for the entire family. It’s a great place to vacation!

I’ve got a post with 25 tips for visiting Disneyland with babies and toddlers. It’s full of tons of helpful information, so make sure you check it out! You can find it here.

Don’t miss my list of 20 essentials you need when visiting a Disney park with toddlers!

I also have a whole episode on my podcast where I discuss babies and toddlers at Disneyland.

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Before we get started talking about the best rides for babies at Disneyland, I want to mention a few things that will be helpful for you to know when you visit Disneyland with your baby.

Baby Care Centers

There is a baby care center in each park. Take advantage of them! They have so many great things to offer and are fully staffed with cast members if you need anything. Here’s what you can find inside.

• Nursing room with chairs
• Changing room with tables
• Toddler-size toilets (for Guests under 42” tall)
• Feeding area with high chairs
• Kitchen with sink, bottle warmers, and microwave (select use only)
• Vending machine offering formula, baby food, juice, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, pacifiers, and over-the-counter medication—all available for purchase with a credit card

At Disneyland, The Baby Care Center is located at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., next to First Aid. The Baby Care Center at Disney California Adventure Park it’s located next to Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop and across from The Bakery Tour in Pacific Wharf.

Grandparents

If you’re able, consider bringing your Grandparents along for the trip. An extra set of hands can be incredibly helpful when visiting Disneyland with babies and toddlers. Grandparents can wait with little kids while you take older kids on some of the bigger rides with height restrictions.

This is also a great time for Grandparents to bond with their grandchildren. There’s no better place to make memories with grandchildren than the happiest place on earth!

Strollers

Plan on using a stroller. Even if you think your toddler is a champ and can walk all day, you need a stroller when visiting Disneyland with babies and toddlers. Even if you plan on carrying them often, you still need a stroller.

Double strollers are a good idea if you have more than one child who will want to ride. A stroller is great for breaks, naps, and carrying all of your extra stuff! There are rental strollers available at the parks if you prefer, but I like to bring my own stroller. A stroller ride at naptime may be the best ride for babies at Disneyland!

Rider Switch

Use rider switch(AKA rider swap or child swap) whenever possible. Rider switch is designed for guests visiting Disneyland with babies and toddlers, so you need to be taking advantage of it! It will help you avoid waiting in long lines.

With rider switch, an adult waits with any young children who are too small to ride the attraction. Then, the waiting adult can switch places with the adult who just experienced the attraction and enjoy the ride without waiting in the long line. This is a great way to experience bigger attractions like Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Incredicoaster.

It sounds a little complicated, but it’s not. You can find out more information about ride switch here. Or, you can ask a cast member at the entrance to the attraction how to use this great service.

Best rides for babies at Disneyland

Here’s a list of the best rides for babies at Disneyland, organized by land, and a short description of each attraction from the Disneyland website. Each of these rides has no height requirements making them perfect for the whole family. Keep reading until the end for my top 10 picks for the best rides for babies at Disneyland!

Disneyland Park

Here are the best rides for babies at Disneyland.

Adventureland

Jungle Cruise- Cast off on a guided tour of the world’s most remote rivers where adventure abounds—and the animals get the last laugh.

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room- Tropical birds, tiki gods, and colorful flowers come to life in a swinging South Seas musical celebration.

Tarzan’s Treehouse- Tour the legendary vine-swinger’s jungle home—built in an 80-foot-tall tree—and experience life on the wild side.

New Orleans Square

Haunted Mansion- Take your seat in a gloomy Doom Buggy for a spooky tour through this house of happy haunts.

Pirates of the Caribbean- Steer a course for the Golden Age of Piracy on a swashbuckling cruise through seas plagued by scoundrels.

Disneyland Railroad- Embark on a relaxing 18-minute scenic journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train around Disneyland Park.

Critter Country

Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes- Paddle down the Rivers of America on a grand oar-venture all the way around Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh- Buzz through Hundred-Acre Wood in an oversized beehive and revisit beloved songs and scenes from Winnie the Pooh.

Galaxy’s Edge

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Frontierland

Mark Twain Riverboat- Cruise the scenic Rivers of America on a sightseeing tour aboard a majestic 19th-century paddle boat.

Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island- Brave an adventure all your own at this secret island hideaway inspired by the stories of Mark Twain.

Sailing Ship Columbia- Sail into the wilderness aboard a full-scale replica of a majestic ship from the 18th century.

Toontown

Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin- Steer a runaway taxicab through the wacky streets of Toontown as you follow the adventures of Roger Rabbit.

Fantasyland

Alice In Wonderland- Take a topsy-turvy trip into the nonsensical world of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland aboard an oversized caterpillar.

Casey Jr. Circus Train- Enjoy a whimsical tour through miniature versions of fairytale locales from classic Disney movies.

Disneyland Railroad- Embark on a relaxing 18-minute scenic journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train around Disneyland Park

Dumbo The Flying Elephant- Soar high in the sky aboard the famous little pachyderm on a fanciful flight for all ages.

“it’s a small world”- Board a whimsical boat ride for a song-filled journey around the globe—this cherubic chorus is pure joy!

King Arthur Carrousel- Sit astride a regal steed at this classic attraction and gently “gallop” through a whirling backdrop of color and sound.

Mad Tea Party- Pour yourself into an oversized teacup and spin through a whimsical party.

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride- Zig and zag in a motorcar with J. Thaddeus Toad, Esq. on a manic drive through the countryside.

Peter Pan’s Flight- Soar over London aboard an enchanted pirate ship to Never Land with the boy who wouldn’t grow up.

Pinocchio’s Daring Journey- Relive the classic adventures of the wooden puppet who dreamed of becoming a real boy.

Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough- Gaze at Sleeping Beauty Castle and venture inside to relive scenes from the beloved Disney classic.

Snow White’s Enchanted Wish- Embark on a magical ride into memorable scenes from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Storybook Land Canal Boats- Cruise through the mouth of Monstro the Whale into a magical land of Disney movie locales—all in miniature.

Tomorrowland

Astro Orbitor- Pilot your very own rocket ship high in the sky amid a gleaming constellation of orbiting planets.

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters- Calling all Space Rangers! Take aim and fire your laser to defeat Zurg during a thrilling space battle.

Disneyland Monorail- Ride the historic, high-speed zero-emission transportation system that rockets along a single rail through the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Railroad- Embark on a relaxing 18-minute scenic journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train around Disneyland Park

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage- Journey into the charming world of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo on a gentle undersea expedition.

Main Street U.S.A

Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln- Revel in the stirring oratory of Abraham Lincoln—delivered in person—and explore rare Disneyland memorabilia.

Main Street Vehicles- Travel back in time on a nostalgic ride down Main Street, U.S.A. in a charming turn-of-the-century vehicle.

Disneyland Railroad- Embark on a relaxing 18-minute scenic journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train around Disneyland Park

Disney’s California Adventure Park

Here are the best rides and attractions for babies at Disney’s California Adventure Park

Hollywood Land

Sorcerer’s Workshop- Discover how Disney animators bring some of your favorite characters to life through 2 amazing interactive experiences.

Animation Academy- Draw your very own character sketch under the guidance of a talented animator.

Turtle Talk with Crush- Chat live with Crush, the totally tubular sea turtle from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory.

Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!- Zip through scenes from the Disney and Pixar film Monsters, Inc. on a wild taxi ride with familiar scare-acters.

Mickey’s PhilharMagic- Immerse yourself in the wonder of Disney animation and music when you experience this 12-minute, 3D movie starring Donald Duck.

Avengers Campus

WEB Slingers: A spiderman Adventure- Wrangle rouge spider-bots run amok during this mayhem-filled mission at Avengers Campus!

Carsland

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Paradise Garden Park

The Little Mermaid- Ariel’s Undersea Adventure- Journey under the sea for a whimsical musical adventure awash with scenes from the animated Disney classic.

Golden Zephyr- Soar high in the sky in a gleaming retro spaceship inspired by science fiction stories of the 1920s.

Pixar Pier

Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind- Tap into Riley’s Emotions when you take a sense-sational spin around the whimsical world inside her mind’s Headquarters.

Pixar Pal- A- Round- Swinging and non-swinging- Take off on a classic Ferris wheel adventure high above Pixar Pier. I recommend the non-swinging gondolas.

Toy Story Midway Mania!- Zip through an exhilarating 4D midway-style game starring Toy Story characters—and blast away!

Jessie’s Critter Carousel- Saddle up for a whimsical spin on Jessie’s favorite critter pals from her wild west adventures—yee-haw!

Grizzly Peak

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail- Explore, climb, swing, and play during a wilderness adventure for the whole family.

Buena Vista Street

Red Car Trolley- Hop aboard a charming vintage trolley for a scenic ride through Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land.

My top picks

Now that you know all of the rides at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure park without a height requirement, let’s chat about my top picks for the best rides for babies at Disneyland. There are lots of options, but I think these are perfect for small children. They aren’t scary or wild at all. If you have older children, these rides are also great for them. Especially if it’s their first time at Disneyland. You don’t want to scare them too much right off the bat!

We took my oldest son to Disneyland for his first visit when he was three years old. The first ride we took him on was “Snow White’s Scary Adventure”. Now, this ride has been refurbished and is not as spooky as it used to be. But, back in the day, it was pretty scary. Well, my young son was terrified. He hated it. This caused problems for us for the rest of our vacation. He was so nervous on every ride we went on because he was afraid it would be as scary as Snow White.

I wish we would have picked a different first ride that day. Something light and fun to ease him into the wonderful world of Disneyland.

Here are my top 10 picks for the best rides for babies at Disneyland.

Disneyland

1. Dumbo the flying elephant- This ride is a great option! It’s fun and happy! Babies will be able to see the whole ride and how it works before you ride, which may help ease any anxieties or fears.
2. KIng Arthur Carrousel- This classic carrousel is whimsical and fun! Perfect for little ones!
3. ” it’s a small world”- This long boat ride is full of songs and adorable dolls. There’s so much to look at, your baby is sure to love it!
4. The many adventures of Winnie the pooh- This colorful attraction is filled with music and everyone’s favorite bear, Winnie the Pooh.
5. Jungle Cruise- This relaxing boat ride is filled with so many animals! It’s sure to delight your little ones!

California Adventure

1. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!- This fun-filled attraction has so many things to look at! Your little one will enjoy it!
2. The Little Mermaid- Ariel’s Undersea Adventure- This relaxing ride always has a short wait time and your baby will love it!
3. Golden Zephyr- Spin gently on this fun attraction!
4. Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind- Your little one will love the colors, music, and spinning on this fun attraction.
5. Jessie’s Critter Carousel- Take a ride with Jessie and her favorite critters on this magical merry-go-round.

Honorable mention

These two rides are some of the best rides for babies at Disneyland, but their long wait times made me hesitant to put them on my top 10 list of best rides for babies at Disneyland. You can usually expect to wait around 40 minutes for each of these attractions.

1. Alice In Wonderland- Take a magical trip to Wonderland with Alice! Lots of colors and music to enjoy!
2. Peter Pan’s Flight- Soar high above London in a magical pirate ship! This fun-filled ride is wonderful for the whole family!

I hope this list of best rides for babies at Disneyland was helpful for you! Disneyland with babies can be so much fun! Just make sure you are flexible and go with the flow. That will help make your trip much more enjoyable! If you’re looking for more Disneyland planning help, I have a complete Disneyland planning guide that will be helpful for you! You can find it here.

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